The cost to attend the event will be $30.00 per person and lunch will be provided. Please either fax or mail in your registration by December 5th.
Review of Coliform Rules for Drinking Water Systems – Carrie Monosmith, DEQ
Create a Social Media Plan in 6 Simple Steps – Cheryl Russell, ASC
Meet the New Vice President of Travel Michigan – David West (Invited)
Overview of Campground Rules/Regulations Revisions – Paul Sisson, DEQ
All Things Weather – Mark Torregrossa, MLive Chief Meteorologist
Association Update – Bill Sheffer, MARVAC Director
“Legally Speaking” – Ask the Attorney – William Perrone, DykemaPlease join us for this informative discussion regarding issues that will be facing our Industry this coming year.For information contact MARVAC Director Bill Sheffer at 517-349-3300 ext. 11 or e-mail bsheffer@mmhrvca.org
HUD Administrator Pamela Beck Danner Meets with MARVAC Staff
MARVAC Director Bill Sheffer, HUD Administrator Pamela Beck Danner, and MARVAC Executive Director Tim DeWitt
Recently Pamela Beck Danner Administrator of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development traveled to Michigan to meet with MARVAC staff to discuss the recent memorandum regarding Park Model issues. Executive Director, Tim DeWitt and Director, Bill Sheffer discussed with Ms. Danner the concerns of the industry as it relates to the department’s interpretation. “We feel the conversation went well and Pam was receptive to our concerns” said DeWitt.
We will keep the membership posted on updates if and when they occur.
RVIA 52nd National RV Trade Show… Right Around the Corner
Good things are coming up fast at the 52nd Annual National RV Trade Show!
Our industry’s annual gathering is coming up fast, December 2–4 in good ol’ Louisville, Kentucky. Join us for the only event that brings it all together: virtually every manufacturer’s latest models, plus accessories, parts and services along with great face time and networking. For more information please visit http://www.rviashow.org/
Insurance Coverage for MARVAC Members
Association members are eligible to participate in the Association Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy program through Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company. This policy is part of your annual membership fees.
Members are allowed one $10,000 policy, per company membership. This is good for one single individual of company designation. This coverage is automatic for MARVAC members who are in good standing.
If you have not completed a Designation of Beneficiaries form, or need to submit an updated one, click here to access it. Please complete the form and submit it to the Association office.
HARVEST Scholarship Applications Available
If you know college students who could benefit from receiving a HARVEST scholarship, have them visit the association’s website, and download the application.
The HARVEST Education Foundation is a non-profit education foundation created by the Michigan Manufactured Housing, Recreation Vehicle and Campground Association in 1991. HARVEST grants scholarships to persons who would like to pursue a career in the recreation vehicle or campground industry. Applications may be downloaded and printed from marvac.org.
Questions? Call HARVEST coordinator Cheryl Russell at 586.752.6066.
RV/MH Hall of Fame News
ELKHART, Ind. – Darryl Searer, chairman and president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame (Hall), is encouraged by the early support of the “Kevin Clayton Debt Elimination Challenge” fund raising campaign. Commitments are coming in from large and small companies, as well as individuals.
Searer said, “Our goal is to raise $1 million in this campaign over the next 3 to 5 years. These new pledges and donations, plus Kevin Clayton’s initial pledge of $200,000, means that we are more than 35% there in only a few weeks since the campaign was announced.”
Pledges to date and donations include:
• Kevin Clayton, Clayton Homes pledged $40,000 per year for 5 years. Total of $200,000
• Gary McDaniel, YES! Communities, pledged $25,000 per year for the next three years. Total $75,000
• Joe Stegmayer, Cavco Industries, Inc., pledged $10,000 per year for 5 years Total $50,000
• Barry Cole, MH Insurance Services pledged $2,000 per year for the next five years. Total $10,000
• Debra Pizer, Zeman MHI pledged $2,000 per year for 5 years. Total pledge $10,000
• Senco Brands, Inc., donated $2,500
• Fairmont Homes donated $2,000
• Multiple individual donations. Total $3,500
For more information and the rest of the article, click here.
Association Office Holiday Hours
The Association Office will be closed the following days:
November 27th – 28th
December 24th – 25th
December 31st Noon – 5:00 p.m.
January 1, 2015
RV Historian Al Hesselbert Retires
ELKHART, Ind. — Al Hesselbart, who served the RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum for 20 years, announced that he is retiring at the end of the month. Hesselbart is well known as an RV/MH historian, librarian, lecturer and author. Al said, “I’ve always dreamed of having the independence and freedom to do what I want to do, when I want to do it.”
Al started his career in the RV/MH industries in October 1994 when Carl Ehry, then president of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation in Elkhart, recruited him as vice president and general manager. “Little did I know it at the time” Al recalled, “but that turned out to be a life-changing experience.”
To read more of Al’s story click here
RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER!
As a member, you understand the value of MARVAC membership. Spread the word with your contacts and peers in the industry, and help expand our association. A growing MARVAC means greater recognition for the industry, more resources to support member programs, and a stronger voice when advocating issues with state and national legislative members. Click here to download a membership application.
