National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC)
Wednesday, February 17 | www.arvc.org
THE LOSS OF AN INDUSTRY ICON
DAVID L. BERG REMEMBERED FOR
YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR INDUSTRY
The outdoor hospitality industry has lost an icon and all who knew him have lost a friend. David L. Berg (1957-2021), co-owner of Red Apple Campground in Kennebunkport, Maine, along with his wife, Jane, passed away suddenly at his winter home in Florida on Wednesday, February 3. Jane was by his side.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Berg family and the community at Red Apple Campground that David loved so much. You can read a full feature remembering David, including quotes from many of his outdoor industry friends and peers, by clicking below.
ARVC LEADERSHIP PROFILE:
ADAM SMITH, OHP
Meet Adam Smith, OHP, the manager of Camp Clearwater Family Campground, White Lake, N.C, and president of Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CARVC). Adam is proof that the next generation of the campground industry is ready to take the lead, as he has already taken on a number of leadership roles early in his career.

Read a Q&A with Adam as he shares how his passion for camping sparked his career, why he believes in giving back to the camping community, how National School helped his career and his excitement as his home state hosts OHCE2021 in Raleigh, N.C. this fall!
SIGN UP NOW FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL (MARCH 9-11) AND APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO SAVE!
ARVC's National School of RV Park and Campground Management will take place virtually this year from March 9-11. Join us to enhance your management and leadership skills in the RV Park and Campground industry.

National School enhances the skills of its attendees through a high-quality educational program focusing on business management principles and practices as applied to the RV park and campground industry. Register below to reserve your spot or apply for a scholarship to help cover registration costs.
ARVC WEBINAR SERIES: UPDATING YOUR PARK'S IMAGE IN 2021
Are you doing everything you can to put your park’s best digital foot forward to attract new guests and keep returning customers? Effective marketing helps you create and maintain long-lasting relationships with campers and at the core of these efforts is your park's image.

Join us on Thu., Feb. 18 at 11am ET for expert tips and tricks on capturing and sharing the best images of your park with renowned ARVC photographer Katie Maynard and Roxi Baxley from Strait Web Solutions. We’ll also touch base on best practices and guidelines according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how to update your GoCampingAmerica.com listing.
ARVC MEMBER TIP OF THE WEEK
MY LEARNING CENTER: ALL YOUR LEARNING RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN ONE PLACE
Did you know that all of your ARVC education needs are met by visiting the ARVC Online Education Portal?

Just click on the My Learning tab under Benefits & Resources when you are logged into the ARVC Portal. In the Online Education Portal you can register for upcoming webinars, purchase or view past events you registered for, including OHCE2020 and the Prospective Owners Workshop recordings, take on-demand courses like the
and so much more!

Check out the ARVC Online Education Portal and see how you can take your knowledge to the next level with ARVC's continuing education programs!
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UPDATE YOUR GOCAMPINGAMERICA.COM PROFILE
TO ATTRACT MORE CAMPERS!
Millions of campers are looking for places to stay, so update your GoCampingAmerica.com profile to increase your chances of these guests staying at your park. Update your RV park or campground profile with photos, descriptions, amenities and booking links. Your GoCampingAmerica.com profile is complimentary with your ARVC membership and easy to update.

Congratulations to Wood's Tall Timber Lake Resort in New Philadelphia, Ohio, the winner of a free Silver Upgrade in our Update and Upgrade contest!

Just click below to get started! If you need assistance logging in, reach out to us at membership@arvc.org or 303-681-0401.
CHRISTINE TAYLOR PROMOTED TO PARTNER AT THE TOWNE LAW FIRM
Christine Taylor has been promoted a principal partner of The Towne Law Firm. Taylor's legal expertise and advice has proven her a great asset to the outdoor hospitality industry, as she has been a featured speaker during the ARVC Webinar Series, Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo and many other ARVC education programs.

Taylor grew up camping industry before choosing to study law—her family has owned three campgrounds in both the Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) and Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort franchise systems.
DATES TO KNOW
Feb. 18 • ARVC Webinar Series: Updating Your Park's Image in 2021. [REGISTER]
Mar. 1-2 • LARVC Annual Conference, Yogi Bear Jellystone Park, Robert, La. [REGISTER]
Mar. 9-11 • National School of RV Park and Campground Management offered online [REGISTER] | [SCHOLARSHIP]
Mar. 17-21 • 2021 WACO Convention & Trade Show, Stevens Point, Wisc. [REGISTER]
Mar. 25 • ARVC Webinar Series: Unique Ways to Engage Your Campers. [REGISTER]
Apr. 10 • Arizona ARVC Convention Expo, Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino, Laveen, Ariz. [REGISTER]
May 11 • Prospective Owners Workshop (POW) offered online [REGISTER]
Aug. 10 • Prospective Owners Workshop (POW) offered online [REGISTER]
Nov. 8 • Prospective Owners Workshop (POW) offered in-person.
Nov. 8-11 • 2021 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE). Raleigh, N.C. [MORE INFO]