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Wednesday, February 4, 2009 |
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1:00 PM |
Registration & Refreshments |
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3:00 - 5:30 PM |
Welcome
& Opening Remarks
Introduction of Attendees
Opening Plenary Session
Perspectives on the RV Park & Campground Business
 Speaker:
Jim Rogers, CEO, Kampgrounds of America
Speaker:
Randall Henderson, Signature Resorts
Perspectives
on US Outdoor Recreation Trends &
Developments
Speaker:
Derrick Crandall, President, Amer Recreation
Coalition |
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6:00 - 8:00 PM |
Opening Networking
Reception & Showcase
Sponsor Recognition & Showcase |
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Thursday, February 5, 2009 |
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7:00 AM |
Breakfast Roundtables
Private
Membership Camping
Developing
“Green”
RV Parks – Don Westphal / Meghan
Bertram,
Vineyard RV Park, Solano County, CA
Resort
Store Operations
Recreational
Rental Opportunities
Marketing
to Camper Clubs and Through Camper Clubs
Online
Reservation Systems
Marketing
Tips & Topics
Working
Consumer Shows
Liability
& Property Insurance
Utility
System Challenges
Park
Model / Cabin Dealerships
Measuring
Success |
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7:45 AM |
The RV Industry:
Trends & Projections For the Future of
RVs and RVing
Speaker:
Richard Curtin, University of Michigan |
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9:00 AM |
Investment Showcase |
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10:30 AM |
Financing Showcase |
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12:30 PM |
Luncheon:
Industry
Keys to Success
Finding
& Developing Park Management Expertise |
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2:30 PM |
Concurrent Session I:
1.
Selecting and Working with a Management Company:
Owner
Perspective
2.
RV Park Appraisals: Case Studies |
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4:00 PM |
Concurrent Sessions:
1. Development
& Construction: Lessons Learned
2.
Multiple Park Ownership: Lessons Learned |
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6:00 PM |
Networking Reception &
Showcase
Sponsor
Showcase |
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Friday, February 6, 2009 |
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7:30 AM |
Breakfast Roundtables
-
Repeated
from Thursday. |
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8:30 AM |
Concurrent Sessions:
Case Study 3
1.
Converting an RV Park to Condo Ownership: Case Study
2.
Timesharing & Membership Case Study |
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10:00 AM |
A Look Ahead: Industry
Trends to Keep in Mind
1.
RV Manufacturing
2.
RV Dealerships
3.
RV Parks & Campgrounds
4.
Park Models & Rental Units |
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11:30 AM |
Open Mic General
Session |
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12:30 PM |
Closing of Conference |
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(Program as of
10/20/08) |
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Conference Organizers:
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DAVID GORIN & ASSOCIATES is a consulting firm
exclusively serving the RV Resort and Campground
Industry. Founded in 2002 by David Gorin, former
President & CEO of the National Association of RV Parks
& Campgrounds (ARVC), the firm has served over 100
clients throughout the United States with a variety of
services and expertise. |
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AFFINITY GROUP, INC. is a publisher, club
manager, retail operator and RV show promoter. Among its
prominent brands are Trailer life Directory, Trailer
Life, Motorhome and Highways magazine, Woodall’s, Coast
to Coast, the Good Sam Club, Camping World, RV Business
and RVNet.com. |
