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2018-2019 MARVAC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Scott Dodge – General RV Center VICE PRESIDENT
Mary Pouliot – Thetford Corp. and Norcold Inc. SECRETARY
Bob Rohn – Lake of Dreams Campground, Inc. TREASURER
Chase Haylett – Haylett RV Campground, Inc.
David Dilworth – Cruiser RV
Terry Goddard – Tom Manning & Associates Ryan Krenek – Krenek RV Center
Cindy McDaniels – Leidy Lake Campground Eddie Meeks – Outdoor Adventures
MARVAC STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
William Sheffer
DIRECTOR
Darren Ing
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Scott Walsh
CONTROLLER
Marenia Rabi
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION
Lauri Brantley
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA ASSISTANT
Meagan Mosher
MICHIGAN RV &
CAMPGROUNDS STAFF
PUBLISHERS
Dave Moore
PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR
Jason Smith
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Wes Sovis
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Marci Moon
EDITORS
Devin Bond Jill LaCross
ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR
Katie Rollert
ADVERTISING ASSISTANT
Betsy Beaudoin
PUBLISHED AND PRINTED BY:
VP Demand Creation Services
Michigan RV & Campgrounds is a publication designed, printed, and published for the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) by VP Demand Creation Services, 2779 Aero Park Drive,
Traverse City, MI 49686, (231) 946-3712. Copyright © 2018 by the
Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means whatsoever, electronic and mechanical, including but not limited to photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written consent of MARVAC. Every effort is made to provide dependable data; however, MARVAC does not warrant that the data herein
is complete or accurate.
just need a change? Four DIY projects
are presented to inspire your interior decorating aspirations. The Michigan DNR, one of our best partners, is featured in an article about their various welcome centers, which host exhibits and events as well as mark the starting points for some of Michigan’s best trail systems. Many
of these articles point to other articles you can find online on our website, MichiganRVandCampgrounds.org, which you can access anytime, anywhere, from any device.
A significant event occurred in 2018 that must be mentioned as well: the Michigan legislature authorized “Sales Tax on the Difference.” In brief, it’s tax relief. You can read more about this win for RVers on page 54 of this issue. MARVAC was key in these efforts, effectively leading the charge.
This will help more
RVers make a switch
and continue in
their commitment to
the RV lifestyle.
Here’s to the adventures ahead!
Scott Dodge, President
Michigan is gaining a lot of RV and your home. Feeling crafty or
attention these days, especially
northern Michigan. Traverse City got a nod from the New York Times in late July 2018 in an article by Steve Reddicliffe: “36 Hours in Traverse City, Mich.” The article features many activities that can
be experienced in the Cherry Capital, a taste of all there is to enjoy across the state: sailing, water sports, wine tasting, gourmet dining, hiking trails, kayaking, swimming... the list goes on. And everywhere you go, local culture reigns. That’s what makes Michigan such a joy
to travel.
This annual edition of Michigan RV & Campgrounds introduces you to some of these activities in the various regions of the Mitten. Most of these ideas can be discovered in our regional driving tours, located on the back of the foldout maps. You’ll notice six maps compared to five as provided in years past; we
felt that the central portion of Michigan deserved recognition of its own. This also helps us to better display our member campgrounds, parks, resorts, dealers,
and suppliers.
What else will you find in this issue? Delectable breakfast recipes that will entice even the sleepiest camper out of bed. Tips on how to best protect your
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
From the Comfort of an RV
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