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President's Corner
Important association updates by ARVC President/CEO, Linda Profaizer.
Looks Like Camping is a Worldwide Popular Vacation ChoiceRV parks and campgrounds across the country continue to report that their reservations are better than last year at the same time. Parks just recently opening reported good occupancy but campers spending less in their stores. Guess people have to cut back somewhere, but thankfully they are still camping. To read more click here.
Marketing Corner
ARVC Marketing information and latest partnerships submitted by ARVC Marketing & Communications Director, Kera Tomlin.
ARVC’s Publicist, Jeff Crider, Needs Info From YOU – Please Read Below & Respond! Jeff Crider, ARVC's public relations specialist, is seeking suggestions on campgrounds he should feature in upcoming news releases that will focus on the following topics: To read more click here.
What’s Your Specialty?? Do Share… by Evanne Schmarder
Evanne Schmarder here, your ARVC Report Editor. This August we’ll be publishing our first-ever “How-to” issue designed to deliver practical information from park owners and operators to park owners and operators on every aspect of developing and running your business. To read more click here.
ARVC’s Media Outreach Campaign Update- by Jeff CriderARVC’s media outreach effort is continuing to gain traction across the country, with the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Herald and CNN Radio being among the larger media outlets to run stories based on the association’s news releases during the past month. To read more click here.
Become a GoCampingAmerica.com Facebook Fan!We have recently created a GoCampingAmerica.com Facebook page and we want you to become a FAN! All you have to do is create a profile for either yourself or your RV park and then make sure to become a fan of GoCampingAmerica.com. Help spread the enthusiasm and excitement of camping for joining us online! You’ll definitely stay connected. Please note that the page is still under construction and will be updated with photos, info and news stories periodically. Feel free to share your park pics! To become a Fan, Click Here
Plan-It Green Corner
ARVC Celebrates Earth Day 2009 with Colorado Campground AssociationARVC’s headquarters in Larkspur, CO played host to the Colorado Campground and Lodging Owners Association (CCLOA) Open House on April 21, 2009. The all-day event included a tree-planting ceremony to honor Arbor Day and Earth Day 2009! To read more click here.
Take the Plan-It Green Pledge TODAY If you are currently committed to giving back to the environment by recycling, conserving energy and water usage in your park, please sign up to become a Plan-It Green Park. To read more click here.
Online Community Forum “PLAN-IT GREEN”Interested in sharing ideas online about what your park is doing to be “GREEN”? How you ask? Well, now you can do so through ARVC’s Online Community, that’s how!!! To read more click here.
How Other ARVC Member Parks Are Becoming GREEN
Email us and tell us what your park is doing to be green!! info@arvc.org
Membership Corner
ARVC Membership information submitted by ARVC Membership Director, Daniel Gurley.
2009 Awards of Excellence Call for EntriesThe ARVC Awards of Excellence recognize the accomplishments of members in operations, marketing, management and the industry. Every year, ARVC profiles the winners of its awards with press releases, letters to industry and government leaders, articles in the ARVC Report, showcasing on the website and notification on the local, state and national level. This year ARVC will recognize two entrants in the brochure, direct mail promotion, and website of the year categories.
To enter, click here to download the entry form and provide the information requested. All entries must be received no later than June 30, 2009. All rules and judging criteria are listed in the entry form brochure.
Any questions, contact Daniel Gurley, Director of Membership at (303) 681-0401 or dgurley@ARVC.org
Education Corner
Educational information submitted by ARVC Education Director, Cheryl Smith.
Seeking a SPONSOR!
Support the ARVC Foundation and ARVC Education programs by becoming a school sponsor, and promote your business all year long. For more information please contact Cheryl Smith, CPO Director of Education at 303-681-0401 ex 18 csmith@arvc.org
Sign-up for Early-Bird Rates!
Last chance for 2009 rates for the 2010 year at the RV Park and Campground Management School! The 2009 rates will only be good until May 31st so sign up now and at the head of the class!
OSHA Seminar at InSites Scheduled
NEW!!! All Day Education Seminar at InSites 2009! JJ Keller & Associates will be hosting an 8 hour class on all of the things you wanted to know about OSHA and are afraid to ask on Sunday November 8, 2009. Limited availabilty for this very informative all day seminar.
GOOD DEAL ON TOURISM INTERNET MARKETING BOOTCAMP FOR ARVC MEMBERS
There will be a Tourism Internet Marketing Bootcamp presented by Susan Sweeney in New Orleans, May 4-5, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn. This Bootcamp usually costs $997 to attend, but is being offered at the special rate of only $349 – that’s over a 50% discount on the normal fee. Also, as a member of ARVC, you’ll receive an additional 10% discount and the course is eligible for SIX Certified Park Operator (CPO) credits. Contact mtack@arvc.org for CPO Credits
This is an opportunity for you to get the latest information available on tourism internet marketing and to make sure your website is reaching its target market. Sharon Vennen, Executive Director of the Louisiana Travel Park Association (LTPA) says come on down and make it a vacation, too – the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is the weekend before! For additional information click on www.tourismbootcamp.com to see the information that will be covered and to register for the event.
In the News Corner
ARVC tracks news alerts and RSS feeds for the latest information concerning member parks, campgrounds and the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. Here is some of the most recent press coverage.
Vacationers flock in for resort camping
By Hugo Martin Los Angeles Times shown in Gazettetimes.com
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — As a former limousine driver in San Diego, Louis Tejeda knows the oceanfront hotels in Coronado, the hot restaurants in La Jolla and the hip clubs in the Gaslamp Quarter downtown. To read more click here.
Resort campgrounds grabbing bigger share of vacation dollarsBy Hugo Martin | Tribune Newspapers – Chicago Tribune April 20, 2009
Sites let travelers save cash without having to rough it.
With the slumping economy and rising unemployment putting a death grip on travel budgets, a growing number of vacationers are turning to camping—without roughing it. To read more click here.
Three Rs make for green RVing By LINDSAY O'REILLY, SUN MEDIA
Going RVing can be as green as you want it to be. Alana Fontaine, spokeswoman for Go RVing Canada, says more RVers are asking how they can enjoy their vacations without leaving a big ecological footprint. To read more click here.
CoachShare Launches First Money Back Guarantee In RV IndustryPrnewswire.com
CoachShare, a San Diego based company that sells fractional ownership shares in luxury RVs, announced today it would offer a money back guarantee to all of its customers - a first of its kind in the RV industry. To read more click here.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PREDICTS GASOLINE WILL REMAIN CHEAP THIS SUMMERThe following is an excerpt from an Associated Press story by Josef Hebert—good news for our business!
Despite the dismal economy, motorists may want to take to the road this summer. To read more click here.
If you have questions or concerns please contact ARVC at 1-800-395-2267