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 2020-2021 MARVAC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Mary Pouliot – Thetford Corp. & Norcold Inc. VICE PRESIDENT
Chase Haylett – Haylett Auto & RV Supercenter SECRETARY
Ryan Krenek – Krenek RV Center TREASURER
Cindy Keinath – Frankenmuth Jellystone Park
Ben Hopkins – General RV Center
Terry Goddard – SM Osgood
Bob Rohn – Lake of Dreams Campground Janice Falzon – JLF Adventures
Matt Eppers – Coachman Catalina
MARVAC STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
William Sheffer
DIRECTOR
Darren Ing
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Scott Walsh
CONTROLLER
Marenia Rabi
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION
Lauri Brantley
MICHIGAN RV &
CAMPGROUNDS STAFF
PUBLISHER
Dave Moore
PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR
Jason Smith
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Marci Moon
EDITORS
Jill LaCross Laura Riess
ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR
Katie Rollert
ADVERTISING COORDINATOR
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.
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 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
From the Comfort of an RV
To our dear RVing friends,
The year 2020 didn’t go the
way we thought or the way we planned. We faced a pandemic of global proportions. But it wasn’t happening “over there” or “across the ocean.” We felt it locally and
in our homes. We are still in the process of coexisting with this novel virus, which has altered our lives significantly and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
In the initial months of the pandemic, we saw RV owners stepping up. They, as well as RV dealerships, offered their RVs to high-risk workers such as nurses and doctors and respiratory therapists so that they could live comfortably and keep their loved ones safe while they did their jobs. This idea of helping one’s neighbor is nothing new to
the RVing community. These noble gestures helped others in a time
of great uncertainty and risk. They made a difference. Thank you!
The pandemic has changed how Americans view travel, and how comfortable they are with it.
While many sectors of our nation’s economy were severely impacted
and affected by the stay-at-home orders and temporary halt to business operations, RV manufacturers and dealerships were busier than ever. Many individuals and families began to look at owning or renting an
RV as a safe alternative to other forms of travel and vacationing. We certainly hope these folks get to experience America and the great
state of Michigan from the comfort and ease of a recreation vehicle.
Whether you’re
a new RVer
or have been
“around the block” for many years, we have plenty of destination ideas in this annual directory and travel guide, as well as on our website, michiganrvandcampgrounds.org. The backs of the regional maps have driving tours and ideas of places to visit specifically for anglers, those who appreciate wildflowers, and RVers with young kids in tow. You’ll also find articles that contain recipes, a discussion of towable RV types, and a guide to Michigan walking trails that are well worth a visit (plus they get you outside and you don’t need to worry about crowds). Of course, find your next campground, RV park, or RV resort through our comprehensive member directory; or your next RV purchase through one of our member dealers.
When you get down to it, we don’t need much to be satisfied with life. A simple life is a happy life. A life with an RV helps us all to experience the simple life and simple pleasures with the people who mean the most to us, in one of the most beautiful states in our country.
Happy RVing!
Mary Pouliot, President
 2021 MICHIGAN RV & CAMPGROUNDS MichiganRVandCampgrounds.org
   



































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