ARVC is pleased to announce that Ricky Kalmon will be the keynote speaker at the 2021 Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE). Ricky's is set to perform his high-energy "Leverage Your Mindset" keynote using his skills as a mindset expert, motivational speaker and celebrity hypnotist to change the way you live, work, and think. Watch a video of him hypnotizing the Cincinnati Bengals and click below to view his complete bio!

OHCE2021 will take place Nov. 8-11 in Raleigh, N.C. Register now to see Ricky's keynote, reconnect with your fellow RV park, campgrounds and glamping resort owners across the country and take your business to the next level.

Earlier this year, ARVC lost a giant in David L. Berg—a former ARVC Chairman, two-time board member and a mainstay at ARVC Foundation Auctions serving as the auctioneer. He thrilled guests and made many lasting memories, and the ARVC Foundation is looking for someone to carry on his legacy of fun and vital fundraising support.

If you have an auctioneer background or know someone with that skillset, the ARVC Foundation would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

Are you thinking of opening an RV Park or Campground or in the early stages of project development? Opening your own campground is a lot like starting any new venture— you don’t know what you don’t know, and it can be helpful to learn from the experiences of those who have traveled down this road before you!

Join us on Thu., May 27 at 11am ET for an authentic learning experience with ARVC members and consultants happy to share what they wish they’d known when building/purchasing their first RV Park and campground. Register in advance at the link below or view a live stream in the Campfire Voices Facebook group.

Work campers provided plenty of discussion over the past few weeks in ARVC's "Campfire Voices" Facebook group, as owners and operators look for options to staff their parks this year. Other popular discussion topics included the legality of wireless electronic surveillance on camping units and campsites (like Nest cameras and Ring doorbells), bug spray, park Wi-Fi and more.

To join the group, click the button below to answer three basic questions about your connection to the industry and agree to the rules of the group. We look forward to you having your voice around the campfire!

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc engines. An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.

View more information about this recall and other current recalls at arvc.org/recalls.