National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC)
Wednesday, March 17 | www.arvc.org
WHETHER IN SPACE OR AT YOUR PARK, COMMUNICATION IS CRUCIAL
ARVC LEADERSHIP PROFILE:
IRINA YASHKOVA, OHP,
SEAHAVEN MARINE RV PARK
One of the fascinating facets of our industry is the vast array of backgrounds that campground owners have, but Irina Yashkova, co-owner of ARVC member-park Seahaven Marine RV Park, certainly has one of the more out-of-this-world stories. For more than 20 years, she has been supporting the NASA International Space Station Program as a professional simultaneous interpreter, liaison and cultural adviser. But even that didn't prepare her for the challenge of taking over her father-in-law's park with her husband.

Read a Q&A with Irina as she shares more about her fascinating background, how she found her people at CARVC, the benefits of attending National School as a couple and the power of cross-cultural communication.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ARVC'S PROSPECTIVE OWNERS WORKSHOP ON MAY 4
If you’re thinking of getting into the campground business or are already in the process of buying or building a park, wouldn’t it be great to tap into the expertise of those who have done this before? Now you can, by participating in ARVC’s one-day Prospective Owners Workshop (POW!) on May 4. Registration is open now!

The ARVC Foundation will award up to three scholarships for the May 4 POW! Scholarship applications and supporting materials must be submitted to the ARVC Foundation by Friday, April 31.
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PROTECT YOUR PARK: GET INVOLVED WITH
INHERENT RISK LEGISLATION IN YOUR STATE
The ARVC advocacy team is always fighting for the industry, to better protect all RV parks, campgrounds and resorts. One key initiative ARVC is currently working on is introducing legislation in a number of states this year to provide campground owners with protection from civil liability for the inherent risks of camping. Let's face it, there are inherent risks when people camp and if you're doing your part to encourage safety, you should be immune from frivolous lawsuits.

Learn more about this effort, if your state currently has legislative efforts underway and how you can get involved by contacting ARVC's advocacy expert, Jeff Sims.
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AMAZING ANNIVERSARY: RUSTIC ACRES RV RESORT & CAMPGROUND CELEBRATES 65 YEARS!
Congrats to ARVC member-park Rustic Acres RV Resort and Campground, which is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year! In its history, Rustic Acres has had only three owners—the Glassers, the Swartouts, and now, Scott and Toni Pridemore who purchased the campground in 2013 and who have since made many upgrades to the property.

Learn more about the campground on the ARVC blog and view pictures of how it has grown through the years since it was founded way back in 1956!
RVIA CANCELS ADVOCACY WEEK, MAY RESCHEDULE IN FALL OF 2021
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has decided to cancel RVs Move America Week, scheduled for June 6-10 in Washington, D.C. ARVC typically sends a number of delegates for Advocacy Week. In 2019, the last year that RVs Move America Week was held, a delegation from ARVC met with 34 legislators from 12 states to communicate the value of RV parks and campgrounds and the RV industry and to advocate for key legislation.

If it is determined that a modified version of Advocacy Week could be successfully held in the fall of 2021, RVIA will explore the possibilities of rescheduling that portion of the event. ARVC will work to represent our members’ interests during the virtual meetings and organize a group to travel to Washington D.C. in the fall if Advocacy Week efforts are rescheduled.
DATES TO KNOW
Mar. 17-21 • 2021 WACO Convention & Trade Show, Stevens Point, Wisc. [REGISTER]
Mar. 21-23 • Camp Michigan/ARVC Michigan's Spring Conference, Soaring Eagle Resort, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. [REGISTER]
Mar. 24 • South Dakota Campground Owners Association Official Business Meeting. Virtual. [REGISTER]
Mar. 25 • ARVC Webinar Series: Unique Ways to Engage Your Campers. [REGISTER]
Apr. 9 • Maine Campground Owners Association (MECOA) Virtual Membership Meeting.
Apr. 14 • Colorado Campground Owners Association, KansasARVC and South Dakota Campground Owners Association Combined ARVC online session. [REGISTER]
Apr. 21 • Arizona ARVC Convention Expo, Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino, Laveen, Ariz. [REGISTER]
May 4 • Prospective Owners Workshop (POW!) offered online [REGISTER] | [SCHOLARSHIP]
Aug. 10 • Prospective Owners Workshop (POW!) offered online [REGISTER] | [SCHOLARSHIP]
Nov. 8 • Prospective Owners Workshop (POW!) offered in-person. [REGISTER AS ADD-ON EXPERIENCE] | [SCHOLARSHIP]
Nov. 8-11 • 2021 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE). Raleigh, N.C. [REGISTER]