Don't Forget to Vote! Please don't forget to cast your ballot for the 2013-2014 MARVAC Board of Directors. On May 31st ballots were emailed to those members who are designated voters for their company/organization. Please complete the ballot and e-mail to:bnelson@mmhrvca.org. You may also fax (517-349-3543) or mail (2222 Association Drive, Okemos, MI 48864) your [...]
Official 2013 Election Slate Announced! It's almost time! Watch your email box for your official ballot in a few weeks. The election runs from June 1st - June 30th. MARVAC Board of Directors Elections 2013 Slate of Candidates DEALER Scott Dodge – General RV MANUFACTURER Gene Cronin Sr. – Forest River Inc. AT LARGE Lee [...]
New Document Fee Authorized for Towable RV's On April 23, 2013, Governor Snyder signed into law legislation authorizing towable RV dealers to charge document preparation fees in installment sale contracts for non-motorized recreational vehicles. Public Act 16 of 2013 (House Bill 4052) changed the definition of "motor vehicle” under the Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act [...]
MARVAC Show Season Ends in SUCCESS! The last RV pulled out of the Grand Traverse Civic Center's Howe Ice Arena around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 24th, ending the MARVAC winter-spring show schedule for 2013. This year has started with a surge of enthusiastic RV buyers and owners who all seemed to be seeking the [...]
Time is Running Out! HARVEST Scholarship Deadline March 28th! Apply Now! HARVEST applications for 2013-2014 are due March 28 Time is running out to apply for a HARVEST scholarship! If you know college students who could benefit from receiving a HARVEST scholarship, have them visit the association's website, and download the application. The HARVEST Education [...]
MARVAC Detroit Camper & RV Show a Success!Over 21,000 RV enthusiasts found their way to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi two weeks ago, and found over 290 new recreation vehicles, plus over 60 booth vendors displaying campgrounds, parts, accessories and more. This was a new record for a five day show in the Detroit [...]
SEASON'S GREETINGS HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MARVACThe MARVAC Staff and Board of Directors would like to extend to you and your family warmest Holiday Greetings! FLINT CAMPER & RV SHOW COMMITMENT FORMS Watch your e-mail box! Commitment forms for the Flint Camper & RV Show went out on December 14th. Commitment forms will be due back [...]
RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER!As a member, you understand the value of MARVAC membership. Spread the word with your contacts and peers in the industry, and help expand our association. A growing MARVAC means greater recognition for the industry, more resources to support member programs, and a stronger voice when advocating issues with state and national [...]
MARVAC CAMPGROUND OWNERS/MANAGERS... SAVE THE DATE! MARVAC campground owners/managers are invited to share some updated industry information, renew some contacts and enjoy a holiday lunch at the association conference center in Okemos on December 12th. We will have several presenters who will give us updates on the proposed electrical resale changes; golf cart insurance liabilities; [...]
FALL SHOW UPDATE The 23rd Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show ended Sunday with a spike in overall attendance and reported strong RV sales. Over 11,000 show visitors viewed 200 new recreation vehicles and visited thirty vendor booths featuring campgrounds, parts and accessories and lending institutions. Cooler weather and a lack of high profile [...]
