Campground Association Management Professionals

MARVAC Hosting Summit, Will Address GMI Issues in April

Hosted by the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds, the Regional Knowledge Summit will be held later this month, and MARVAC President and CEO John Lindley hopes to see you there. The first of the two Regional Knowledge Summit sessions will be on April 22 at Suburban Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, Mich., while the second one will be on April 23 on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, Saginaw, Mich. The program on both days runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the agenda for both days are three talks. First, attorney Bonnie Mayfield will speak on new employment laws, including Michigan’s new Earned Sick Time Act. After lunch, Lindley will speak on the new state legislature and regulatory landscape. Finally, Curtis Hemmeler will speak on the new Ground Monitor Interrupter (GMI) requirements going into effect in 2026. Hemmeler, who is the executive director of

April 11, 2025

CAMP to Discuss Tariffs, Industry Issues at Spring Meetings

Members of the Campground Association for Management Professionals (C.A.M.P.) plan to meet in Washington, D.C. June 5 to discuss the impact of Canadian tariffs and other topics during the RV Industry Association’s “RVs Move America Week,” according to a press release. “State campground association directors are already going to be in Washington to meet with legislators during ‘RVs Move America Week.’ So, it makes sense for C.A.M.P. members to meet at that time as well and RVIA has been very welcoming,” said C.A.M.P. President Michael Moore. C.A.M.P. members will discuss current events, including the impact of Canadian tariffs on U.S. campgrounds and RV parks, as well as newly enhanced state association member benefits after OHI’s decision to move to a direct membership model rather than having state associations act as OHI’s dues collectors for campgrounds in those states. “Affiliated state association directors had been limited in what member benefits they could offer in the

April 2, 2025

ICA Adds Legal Hotline/Services to Member Benefits

ICA has partnered with Christine Taylor, Esp., a partner with law firm Goldberg Segalla, to provide a Legal Hotline and Legal Services Plan to ICA members in good standing. What does this mean? Once annually, you can contact Christine to get a consultation about your legal issue – free of charge. Need more than that? ICA members are provided significantly discounted pricing off normal rates for services provided by Goldberg Segalla. What type of services are offered? They include real estate matters; employment related issues; paperwork like licenses, waivers and releases; litigation for lawsuits like slip and falls; liquor licenses; Workers’ Compensation defense; and consultation for issues like audits, signing new vendors, DEC, etc. Who is Christine Taylor? Chrissy, as she is known throughout the outdoor hospitality industry, grew up in a family that operated multiple campgrounds and currently owns a campground herself. She is a sought-after speaker and thought

March 31, 2025

App My Community Partners with CARVC to Launch the New “Camping in Carolina” App COMING SOON!

CARVC is excited to announce they have partnered with App My Community to develop and launch the NEW Camping in Carolina app—an innovative tool designed to connect campers with top destinations across North and South Carolina. By downloading the Camping Carolinas App, CAMPERS can NOW access CARVC member campground websites, phone numbers, description of their campground, GPS directions, and check availability and make reservations directly from their smartphones! The Camping in Carolina app will give CAMPGROUNDS access to Supplier Members, information on the association, CARVC events and much more!

March 31, 2025

State Associations Perform Critical Role as Advocates for Park Owners

Operating a park is no simple feat, and many park owners have invested their own finances and sweat equity into ensuring that the business is a success. With so much to do, it is no surprise that park owners have little time to ensure their businesses are being protected on the legislative side, too. “Legislators spend most of their days drafting and arguing bills without always realizing the domino effect their bills cause,” noted Mary Arlington, executive director of both the Colorado and South Dakota associations, as well as the newly formed River & Rockies Coalition. “They don’t know what it’s like to own and operate a campground, to rely on the entire tourism community, to understand the impact good highways can make on the business, to feel the pain of an insurance premium that just doubled or tripled due to strains on the national insurance industry, or to understand

March 18, 2025

New Jersey to Host Pre-Conference Excursions

The 2025 Campground Conference & Trade Show scheduled for March 3–5 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is heating up with the announcement of pre-conference excursions to local attractions, according to a press release. Conference planner Joann DelVescio invites attendees and industry suppliers to arrive for the conference a day early to join in on a behind-the-scenes tour of SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium and a thrilling ride on the Orlando Eye, two iconic attractions in the Orlando area. “We’re going to spend Sunday afternoon ahead of The Campground Conference having a little fun before we get serious about educating ourselves and doing business at the trade show,” she said. “It is a great way for old friends to catch up with each other and new attendees to meet people in a relaxed setting.” According to DelVescio, there are three excursion options based on interest in the aquarium, the Orlando Eye observation wheel or

February 4, 2025

Louisiana Hosts a Variety of Speakers & Vendors At ‘25 Conf.

The Louisiana Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (LARVC) hosted its annual state conference in late January at the Horseshoe Casino in Lake Charles, La. Jan. 27 was the official start of the conference with Ksquared making a second appearance with both Kayla Simon and Kayla Blanchard speaking. “Marketing Mastermind” was their topic this year. Mike Harrison, COO of CRR Hospitality, also presented virtually on Revenue Management – Enhancing Your Top & Bottom Lines. There were 11 vendor booths that were part of the conference’s trade show and the conference attracted a total of 45 people. “Although the conference was down from 2024, that did not stop the connections that were made and knowledge gained by our members,” noted LARVC officials. The night ended with a live auction and Bobby Sorden providing entertainment with a trivia game. Jan. 28 began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. The general

February 4, 2025

Registration Open for Texas Campgrounds Annual Conf. from April 29-30

Registration is now open for the Texas Association of Campground Owners’ annual Spring Meeting and Tradeshow, which will be April 29-30 at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe, Texas, according to a press release. The annual meeting, the largest in the Southwest, includes educational seminars, a government affairs briefing, and a tradeshow with over 70 vendors. “Last year we had the biggest show in TACO history and we anticipate that this year’s show will rival last year’s figures,” said Brian Schaeffer, TACO’s executive director and CEO. The two-day convention will include a legislative update with Schaeffer, Legislative Liaison Randall Dally and TACO Legislative Consultant Ron Hinkle. “There will also be several roundtable discussions, including one on buying and expanding your current operation along with another on the state of the industry and things to look for in 2025, both with industry experts,” Schaeffer said. TACO is also bringing back

January 13, 2025

Arizona Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds: 2024 State Legislative Update

The Arizona Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (AZ ARVC) is watching out for your business. We have a lobbyist, Executive Director Susan Brenton, representing you at the state level. To date we have a total of 1,629 different bills which we have had to look at for the 2024 Arizona Legislative Regular Session which began last month. Of those, 1 bill has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate and been signed by the Governor. Arizona requires a bill to pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then be transmitted to the Governor who can either approve or veto it. If the Governor vetoes it, it must then go back and be passed by a 2/3 vote of both the House and Senate to become law (a 3/4 vote of the House and Senate if the bill contains an emergency clause). Bills that are

February 23, 2024