Thank you to our InSites 2009 Sponsors for making it the best InSites ever!
Platinum Convention Sponsors:
Silver Convention Sponsors:
Event & Item Sponsors:
| Tote bag: |
Woodall's |
| Lanyards: |
Trailer Life Directory |
| Awards of Excellence: |
Trailer Life Directory |
| Hotel Room Key: |
AGS Powered by RV Tripsetter |
| Welcome Breakfast & Annual Meeting: |
Evergreen USA |
| General Session: |
Leisure Systems/Yogi Bear's Jellystone Parks |
| Mini Passport Program: |
Utility Supply Group |
| OSHA Class: |
Evergreen USA |
| Note Pads/Pens: |
MPress |
| Glow Necklaces: |
LCN Outdoors |
| Leadership Reception: |
THOR Industries |
Expo Sponsors:
TengoInternet |
THOR Industries |
Frito-Lay |
Jamestown Advanced Products |
John Deere |
DogiPot |
Campground Automation/Midwest Electric |
Binkley & Hurst, LP |
NomadISP |
Friend Communications |
Mission Management |
Eaton Corp. - RV Park Hookups |
Campersview |
LCN Outdoors |
| Camco Manufacturing |
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InSites 2009 Highlights
ARVC’s InSites 2009 Convention and Outdoor Hospitality Expo brought an even brighter shine to the happiest place on earth. Held at the beautiful Rosen Centre and Orange County Convention Center, this year’s Orlando-based convention lived up to its tagline. From all accounts it truly was a “Passport to a World of Opportunity”.
The event kicked off with our Annual Meeting. President Profaizer and Chairman Anderson shared the state of our association with members. They reported that overall, our sector of the industry held steady and in many cases business was slightly up, the 2009 budget is solid, and for the second year in a row there will not be a 2010 increase in ARVC membership dues.
Learning opportunities were abundant with nearly two dozen professional development seminars. Attendees had an opportunity to get their education “passports” stamped at some terrific CPO- rated seminars including a fantastic “best ideas” exchange, social media 101, estate and succession planning, and more. This year’s POOT tour and both all day seminars – FUNdation and OSHA – were value-packed, providing attendees with information that can be applied in their parks immediately.
Three general session/panel discussions took place and each one was packed with information:
Monday we heard from a panel of industry leaders including our very own President Profaizer, Richard Coon, President, RVIA, Pat Hittmeier, COO, KOA, Vic Nolting, Vice-Chair, LSI, and Ron Beard, CPO, of Ron Beard and Associates.
Tuesday Aubrey King and David Gorin of King & Gorin – ARVC’s Government Affairs team – discussed current and upcoming issues. We also heard from Bill Stevens of music licensor SESAC. The floor was opened to questions and a good discussion followed.
Thursday our panel consisted of Harris Rosen, CEO, Rosen Hotels and Resorts, Tammi Runzler, VP Convention Sales, Orlando/Orange County Convention/Visitors Bureau, Dickie Riegel, COO, Thor, and Darren Loblaw, CFO, Ripley Entertainment, Inc.
In all, the panel discussions offered insight into what most affects our businesses today as well as our future opportunities.
The ARVC Foundation hosted an assortment of events and raised money while delivering a great time in the name of advancing educational opportunities for ARVC members. From the annual Golf Tourney – generously sponsored by LSI to the “All-Star” Foundation Auction (which raised over $25,000) to the “Home Run Derby” Sweepstakes, the Foundation fundraisers were a success.
This year’s amazing Expo boasted over 100 unique companies offering the latest products and services. The Door Prize Giveaway was a hit, awarding wonderful prizes donated by exhibitors, culminating with one lucky winner walking away with a full 2010 InSites registration package.
The “ARVC Academy Awards Gala” Thursday evening wrapped up the festivities with style and pizzazz. This event announced the incoming ARVC Chairman of the Board – David L. Berg of ME, the 2010 Executive Committee and Board of Directors,
First Row:
Vicki Cole, Foundation Chairman, (Shelby/Mansfield KOA, OH) Mark Anderson, Past Chairman, (Camp Chautauqua, Inc., NY)
David L. Berg, Chairman, (Red Apple Campground, ME) Linda Profaizer, President, (ARVC, CO)
Carolyn Strong, (Sundermeier RV Park & Conference Center, AZ) Rob Schutter, First Vice Chairman, and At-large Representative,
(Leisure Systems, Inc., OH) Karl Littman, Council of Delegates Chairman, (Candy Hill Campground, VA) Garry Cole, (Shelby/Mansfield KOA, OH)
Second Row:
Terry Munoz, (Thousand Trails Lake Conroe, TX) Marsha Galvin, Second Vice Chairman, (Normandy Farms Family Campground, MA)
Steve Albrecht, (Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park, VA) Michael Hobby, (Moon Landing RV Park & Marina, NC)
Ann Emerson, Business Forum Chairman (Woodall's, CA) Patrick O'Neill, Treasurer, (Camping on the Gulf, FL)
Donald Bennett, At-large Representative, (Campground Owners of New York, NY) Truman Hartshorn, (Lebanon Reservoir Campground, NY)
Deborah Carter, State Executive Representative, (Maryland Association of Campgrounds, MD) Bud Styer, (Smokey Hollow Campground, LLC, WI)
Not Pictured:
Michael Gelfand, Secretary (Campland on the Bay, CA) Norman Boucher, Supplier Council Chair, (LCN Outdoors, LLC, CT) JoAnn Mickelson, (J & H RV Park, LLC, AZ)
drew winning “Home Run Derby” Sweepstakes tickets, and recognized those in the industry that have made exceptional contributions over the past year, including the prestigious Stan Martin Award recognizing Mary Arlington, CPO, of High Plains Camping in Oakley, KS.
2009/2010 Awards of Excellence were bestowed upon honorees with recognition on both the state and national level. Competition was stiff in many categories. ARVC congratulates the following award recipients:
Small Directory Award: Maryland Association of Campgrounds, Earleville, MD - President: Mike Irons, CPO; Executive Director: Deb Carter, CPO,
Medium Directory Award: New Jersey Campground Owners Association, Cape May Court House, NJ - President: Jay Sporl, CPO; Executive Directors: Jay and Marji Otto, CPO
Large Directory Award: California Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds, Auburn, CA - President: Dan Wright; Executive Director: Debbie Sipe
State Executive Director of the Year Award: Deb Carter, CPO, Maryland Association of Campgrounds, Earleville, MD
State President of the Year Award: Jim Breneman, Pennsylvania Campground Owner’s Association, Lancaster, PA
Supplier of the Year Award: TengoInternet, Austin, Texas, Eric Stumberg
Direct Mail Promotion Award
Lake George RV Park, Lake George, NY - David King, President AND
Hearthside Grove, North Petoskey, MI - Wayne and Lorene Rose, Craig and Kirk Rose, Proprietors
Brochure of the Year Award
Point Sebago Resort, Casco, ME
Website of the Year Award
Buttonwood Campground, Mexico, PA - Dennis and Nancy McFarland
Plan-It Green Award
Ocean Lake’s Campground, Myrtle Beach, SC - Barb Krumm, CPO AND
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, Williamsport, MD - Vicki and Ron Vitkun
AND
Sacred Rocks Reserve, Boulevard, CA, The Courmousis’
Small Park of the Year Award
The Springs at Borrego, Borrego Springs, CA - Dan Wright
Medium Park of the Year Award
Cross Creek Camping Resort, Delaware, OH - Steve Cross
Large Park of the Year Award
Holly Shores Camping Resorts, Cape May, NJ - David and Maggie Robinson
Stan Martin Award
Mary Arlington, CPO - High Plains Camping, Oakley, KS
Class of 2009 CPO graduates including initial certifications, re-certifications and lifetime certifications were recognized for their commitment to higher education - bettering themselves, their businesses, and the industry as a whole. Additionally, 31 member parks were recognized for receiving "A" ratings in the GuestRated consumer surveys.
The evening ended celebrating Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts 40th anniversary. Leisure Systems, Inc. COO Rob Schutter announced an upcoming Warner Brothers Yogi Bear movie scheduled for release in December 2010 featuring the voice of Dan Akroyd as Yogi and Justin Timberlake as BooBoo.
ARVC’s InSites 2009 may now be a memory but the seminars, awards, networking, product/technology knowledge and more will continue to benefit attendees for years to come. Look for more InSites news, photographs, and stories in the December/January ARVC Report.
Join us next year for another information-rich, networking savvy, education to grow by, mega-shopping experience in fabulous Las Vegas, NV at the Rio All Suites Hotel & Casino November 29th – December 2nd. Early early bird pricing available until December 31st at www.arvc.org. You can’t afford to miss it!!
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