House Education Committee Hearing CANCELED! As a follow up to our Action Alert, The Michigan House Education Committee has canceled next Thursday’s hearing regarding HB 4396, which would repeal Michigan law requiring state schools to open after Labor Day. Thank you to all our members who contacted their Representative to express concern about this legislation! Accepting Nominations for MARVAC Board of DirectorsAre you interested in becoming more involved in the RV and campground industry? Why not serve on the MARVAC Board of Directors? Nominate yourself or other industry members today! The board meets six times per year to identify the needs of the industry, and strategize ways to protect your business.We are accepting nominations for the following:

  • 1 At Large
  • 1 Campground
  • 1 Dealer

We are accepting nominations through April 30thDownload a Nominations Form today!  Each seat is a 3 year term. For more information contact Brandy at the association office!bnelson@mmhrvca.org

MARVAC Member Harbortown Featured in the Good Sam Travel Guide 

Congratulations to MARVAC Member Harbortown RV Resort in Monroe, Michigan!  Harbortown has been named by the Good Sam Travel Guide the 2015 top Waterfront RV Park in Michigan.

2015 – 2016 MARVAC Camper & RV Shows
2015 Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show – September 30 – October 4
2016 Detroit Camper & RV Show – February 10 – 14
(50th Anniversary!)
2016 Battle Creek Camper & RV Show – February 18 – 21
2016 Flint Camper & RV Show – March 17 – 20
2016 Northwest MI Camper & RV Show – April 1 – 3
2016 Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show – October 5 – 9

 RV Dealer Tie In Promo

More than 250 Dealers Benefit from Go RVing Tie-In Program
$15 Million Media Plan Spurs Leads, Materials Boost Visibility

SIGN UP FOR THE DEALER TIE IN PROGRAM

(Fairfax, VA) – More than 250 U.S. dealers are making the most of the $15 million Go RVing media plan for 2015, getting leads, professional marketing materials, and enhanced visibility through the valuable Dealer Tie-In Program.

Every RV dealer benefits form the visibility of the Go RVing campaign, but the Tie-In program gives participating dealers access to consumer leads generated by the national campaign. Leads are accessed online and prioritized based on purchase time-frame. Dealers in the Tie-In program can also purchase stock footage from the national campaign to create custom commercials and customize all the currently running national spots with 5 second bumps featuring their dealership’s name.

Dealers in the Tie-In program also receive special Go RVing branded marketing materials each year. The 2015 premium is a bright green and white string of pennants ideal for lots, showrooms, and special events, which visually connect the dealership to the high profile national campaign. The Tie-In program is affordably priced for dealers, at just $250 for a year of leads and access to other marketing materials.

The Go RVing Coalition, formed in 1994, consists of RV manufacturers, component suppliers, dealers and campgrounds. Go RVing works to provide the public and media with pertinent information about the benefits of RV travel. Go RVing works to provide the public and media with general information about the benefits of RV travel and camping and to foster customer satisfaction with the RV experience.

The Coalition was formed by representatives of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA), National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) and leading state RV and campground associations to distribute information about the benefits of RV travel and ensure the quality of RV products and services.

To sign up, go to the RVDA website or email Chuck Boyd atcboyd@rvda.org or call him at (703) 591-7130 x113 or visit www.rvda.org.

Michigan Care for Tourism Clean-Up 

Please join your industry colleagues, and volunteer to help restore Michigan’s historic attractions!

Michigan Cares for Tourism announced their 2015 clean-up sites, and we hope you can join in the fun at the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse (Harrisville/Alpena) on May 18/19.  You are needed in three different ways to support this 100% volunteer, 100% give back industry effort…share your time and volunteer, donate financial resources to the effort, and/or share the message to other professionals.

Event details were just announced and include learning about the unique tourism attractions in the area such as a glass bottom boat tour of hundreds of shipwrecks, and an archeological dig for fossils on May 18th.  On May 19th, volunteers will help restore the site building, signage, landscape, beach, parking lot, and out buildings.  Hotel accommodations are discounted @ $59/night (includes a hot breakfast), food and beverages are provided as well as FREE TRANSPORTATION from various Michigan locations.  There is a $50 per person registration fee to hold a spot and offset event expenses.

We need you, and your resources if you are able.  Materials and supplies will cost in excess of $50,000 at this clean-up site, and with our generous industry, this can be possible.   Each sponsor is provided various benefits, and commitments are needed no later than April 29th to make the event t-shirt!

REGISTER and/or SPONSOR here!

HARVEST Golf Tournament – Register Today!

20th Annual HARVEST Golf Tournament

June 8th, 2015 – 10:30 A.M.

Mystic Creek Golf Club – Milford, MI

You are invited to participate in the 20th annual HARVEST golf outing on Monday, June 8th at Mystic Creek golf course in Milford, Michigan.  Click here for the registration form.  We are also seeking sponsors for this important educational cause.  Click here for a sponsorship form.  To date, HARVEST has provided 540 scholarships totaling $282,350.00.  The Association would like to express its gratitude to All Seasons Communications for their continued sponsorship and commitment to this event.

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Michigan.org Browsers Visit MARVAC.org

These are the statistics for the number of times michigan.org web visitors clicked the MARVAC link and were transferred to the MARVAC website.

Quarterly Tracked Click-Throughs:
Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles & Campgrounds

Clicks
January 2015 87
February 2015 164
March 2015 59

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.

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