MARVAC Campground Conference to Feature New Vice President of Travel Michigan
David West, newly named Vice-President of Travel Michigan will be introduced to MARVAC members in attendance at this year’s Campground Conference/Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 10th at the association’s conference center in Okemos. Mr. West officially begins on December 1st in offices located in downtown Lansing. West, a Michigan native, will be responsible for heading up the state’s tourism branding advertising and public relations efforts and overseeing the award-winning Pure Michigan campaign.
West is a nationally recognized leader in the tourism industry, and 2011 was named one of the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI). He has also received two Destiny Awards from the US Travel Association and numerous Adrian Awards through HSMAI for social media and marketing campaigns he has led. West, who grew up in East Lansing and attended both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, returning to Michigan with a strong background in research and destination marketing.
“We hope that MARVAC members will attend this year’s December conference and give a warm RV and campground welcome to David,” said Gary Becker, owner of Indigo Bluffs RV Resort, and Vice President of the MARVAC Board of Directors. “David will bring great experience to his new position and will continue to build on the Pure Michigan advertising and promotion campaign.”
Campground Meeting / Holiday Luncheon
December 10, 2014
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
MARVAC Office
2222 Association Dr. Okemos, MI 48864
$30 – Lunch Provided
Please email, fax or mail in your registration form by December 5th.
Email: bnelson@mmhrvca.org
Fax: (517) 349-3543
Mail: MARVAC, 2222 Association Dr. Okemos, MI 48864
FEATURING…
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, Dykema
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