FLINT CAMPER & RV SHOW COMMITMENT FORMS
Watch your e-mail box! Commitment forms for the Flint Camper & RV Show went out on December 14th. Commitment forms will be due back to us on December 21st.
If you have any questions contact Bill Sheffer or Darren Ing at the association office.
MARVAC COUPONS
MARVAC is updating the “coupons” tab on our Facebook page and is giving members (campgrounds, RV dealers, etc.) an opportunity to offer a discount to over 4,000 (and counting!) active fans. Campers and RVers can use these coupons for discounted camping, RV parts and services, or whatever you choose!
The offer is FREE to members in good standing. Your ad will run on the page February 1-December 31, 2013. Deadline to reserve for this time period is January 18, 2013.
For more information and to download a sign-up form, visit:http://mmhrvca.emlnk.com/lt.php?c=81&m=103&nl=1&s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011&lid=688&l=-http–marvac.org/members/marketing.asp. You can view the MARVAC page on Facebook by clicking http://mmhrvca.emlnk.com/lt.php?c=81&m=103&nl=1&s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011&lid=680&l=-http–www.Facebook.com/MichiganRVers.
MARVAC CAMPGROUND MEETING / HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
December 12th MARVAC hosted its annual Campground Meeting/Holiday Luncheon.
Over 40 members joined staff and special guests at the Association office. Collectively over 485 years of experience was represented at the meeting.
Topics included: Golf Cart Liabilities presented by Mark Barrett or Barrett & Associates, Ask the Attorney by Bill Perrone of Dykema, Electrical Resale Updates by Rachel Brege of Consumers Energy, the 2013 Political Landscape, presented by Bill Wortz of Public Affairs Associates, Pure Michigan Travel Campaign, by Dave Lorenz of Travel Michigan, Social Media Tips, presented by Beth Monicatti-Blank of All Seasons Communications, and Ask the DEQ with Paul Sisson of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Members enjoyed lunch, time to network, and discussed some hot topics in the Industry including ADA Pool Lift Compliance, and new forms of advertising with social media and how it affects your business.
MAJOR MARVAC THANKS YOU
Major MARVAC and the PAC thank you!
MARVAC had a very successful year legislatively, amending the Michigan Vehicle Code to prescribe a maximum length of 65 feet when a motor home tows a trailer and 75 feet for a recreation vehicle double. MARVAC also insured that the Pure Michigan campaign, which our members benefit, continues to be funded.
Our successes are a direct result of our ability to be politically active in Lansing and your support has helped our industry gain visibility. Therefore, THANK YOU to the following members and respective companies for their 2012 contribution to the MMH&RVCA Political Action Committee:
Baidas, Loren……………………. General RV-Wixom
Barnes, Bob……………………… Leisure Lake
Barrett, Mark…………………….. Barrett & Associates
Becker, Gary……………………. Indigo Bluffs RV Resort
Burnside, Mike………………….. Camping World of Northern MI
Caswell, Jon…………………….. Caswell RV
DeWitt, Timothy………………… MMH & RVCA
Doss, Edgar……………………… Waters RV
Haylett, Dave……………………. Haylett North Country RV
Laming, Carl…………………….. Totem Pole Park
MacDaniels, Cindy……………. Leidy Lake Campground
Menominee, Marcia…………… Bay Mills Resort & Casino
Murray, Barry…………………… International RV World
Neff, Ronald…………………….. American RV Sales
Rochette, David………………… Westland Camping
Rohn, Bob………………………… Lake of Dreams
Schmid, Joanne………………… River View Campground
Sheffer, William………………… MMH & RVCA
Workman, Betty & Bill……….. Vacation Trailer Park
Yedinak, Phil…………………….. Beaver Trail Campground
The recreation vehicle and campground industry has made great progress because of our strength in Michigan’s political arena. With your continued support, we look forward to even more progress in 2013.
IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE CHANGES
On December 13th, RVDA and KPA LLC presented a webinar on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the reconciliation bill that was passed into law at the end of March 2012, and on June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court upheld the law as constitutional. The passage of healthcare reform made sweeping changes and has changed healthcare as we know it in America. What must employers have in place in 2013? What’s due by the end of the year? Some of the topics discussed are:
• The election’s impact on health reform
• Employer (Plan Sponsors) requirements in 2013
• State insurance exchanges
• Last call to implement 2012 requirements
Click http://mmhrvca.emlnk.com/lt.php?c=81&m=103&nl=1&s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011&lid=702&l=-http–www.rvbusiness.com/2012/12/webinar-details-health-care-law-complexities-2/ for more information.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MARVAC Board Meeting Schedule
Association Office – 9:00 a.m.
January 15, 2013
February 26, 2013
April 23, 2013
2013 RV Show Schedule
February 6-10 Detroit Camper & RV Show Novi, MI
March 7-10 Battle Creek Camper & RV Show Battle Creek, MI
March 14-17 Flint Camper & RV Show Flint, MI
March 22-24 Northwest Camper & RV Show Traverse City, MI
INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING TO OUR MEMBERS?
Would you like to help sponsor future Industry Insights issues?
We are currently selling advertising space in the form of a ,”cube ad.”
Industry Insights are published a minimum of once per month and reach almost 300 members!
Please call the Association Office and ask Brandy for more information!
INFORMATION CHANGES
Have you changed email addresses, phone numbers, had a staff or contact change? Please keep us in the loop so we can make our records are current. Send Brandy a quick email to keep your record current. You and your staff wouldn’t want to miss out on important industry news, would you?
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.
