Michigan Campground Operators
Fall Convention & Campground Tour
Big Rapids Holiday Inn
Big Rapids, Michigan
October 21 - 23, 2007
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Discover the Opportunities!
Educational seminars with exciting speakers, Campground & RV park tours, networking, Sunday night cracker-barrel, low registration fee. Don’t miss your chance to attend the only fall conference for our industry held in Michigan.
Cracker-barrel!
This is your time to discuss anything and everything. The cracker-barrel has become a mainstay at the fall convention. It is your chance to ask a room full of experts in the campground industry your most important questions. Because of the great turnout the cracker-barrel is again scheduled for Sunday night.
Campground Tour!
On Monday, October 22nd we will set out on buses to tour area campgrounds. There is no better way to learn new ideas than to tour campgrounds and have the opportunity to ask the owner/operator questions about how and why he/she does things certain ways. This year we will be visiting:
Cran-Hill Ranch www.cranhillranch.com
Lincoln Pines Resort, Inc. www.lincolnpinesresort.com
Duke Creek Campground www.dukecreek.com
Lakeside Camp Park www.lakesidecamppark.com
River Ridge Resort www.riverridgeresort.com
Seminars!
We have four very exciting seminars scheduled and very knowledgeable speakers.
Marketing on a Shoestring. Dianna Stampfler, Promote Michigan, www.promotemichigan.com
Understanding Workman’s Comp. Jan Shaffer, Korthase-Flinn Insurance, www.korthaseflinn.com
Thinking About Selling. Preparing for the Sale. Mary Bedford & Friends, Parks & Places, Inc. www.parksandplaces.com
Cash Management & Internal Controls. Craig Banes, Accounting & Tax Solutions
Annual Meeting!
During the annual meeting you will get a chance to find out what all of the committees have been doing and ask questions of the Chairpersons of those committees. This is also when we hold elections. This is very important, as these will be the people running the Association for the next year. We are currently still accepting volunteers that would like to serve on the board.
Hospitality!
The convention is about relaxing, having a good time, making new friends and visiting with the friends you haven’t seen in awhile. During the convention you will have ample opportunities in an informal atmosphere to share ideas relating to all facets of the campground industry with other park owners/operators.
How to Reserve a Room!
To make your room reservation at the Holiday Inn, call 231-796-4400. The rate is $79.00 single or double occupancy, per night. When making your reservations, be sure to mention that you are with ARVC of Michigan. Reservations should be made before October 11, 2007. The hotel website is www.hibigrapids.com
How to Register for the Convention!
You can call ARVC Mi office at 989-826-5255.
