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September 2016 RVDA of Alberta E-Newsletter

Please enjoy this edition of the RVDA of Alberta’s Monthly E-Newsletter. If you have any questions

or concerns, please reply to Carrie Nelson or call 780-455-8562.

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In this Edition:

1) Updates on Industry Events

a) RVDA of Alberta Members Golf Tournament

2) Upcoming Industry Events

b) RVDA of Alberta AGM

c) RV Dealers International Convention/EXPO

d) Member Registration for Small Booth Exhibitors - 2017 RV Shows

3) Upcoming Education Training

a) SAIT Apprenticeship Training Schedule

b) Trouble Shooter Clinic

4) Association Information

a) Stolen RV Report Information

b) Federated Insurance Article “7 Apps to Help You Work Smarter”

Updates on Industry Events:

RVDA of Alberta Members Golf Tournament, August 10th, 2016: The RVDA of Alberta Members Golf Tournament was on August 10th at the Alberta Springs Golf Resort in Red Deer, Alberta. Texas Scramble was the format this year starting with an Italian lunch and followed with a chicken/rib dinner. We raised approximately $2,500.00 for Kids CANcer Care and we raised the most money ever on the 50/50! We would like to thank everyone who came out to join us for some fun and we would like to especially like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors! Mark your calendars for next year’s golf tournament on August 9, 2017! We hope to see you there!

Congrats to this year’s First Place Winners: Nathan Grandahl, Chris McCrady, Bobby Yun and Bill Bartlett

Upcoming Industry Events:

RVDA of Alberta AGM, November 7th, 2016 This year's RVDA of Alberta's AGM will be held in Las Vegas, NV at Bally's Hotel on Monday,

November 7th starting at 9am sharp.

Any RVDA of Alberta member who registers for the RVDA of Alberta AGM and who also registers

for the National Conference will receive a $500.00 rebate upon being present at the RVDA of

Alberta AGM.

To better assist in our planning for the RVDA of Alberta AGM, contact Karen or Carrie in the

office as soon as possible at 1-888-858-8787 of how many will be attending from your party.

Register for the RVDA of Alberta AGM - CLICK HERE Book a Room for Bally's Hotel - CLICK HERE Book a Room for Paris Hotel - CLICK HERE For further information please check out our website RVDA of Alberta. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the RVDA of Alberta AGM, please contact Karen Renaud at 780-455-8562/1-888-858-8787 or by email at karen@rvda-alberta.org.

RV Dealers International Convention/EXPO, November 7th - 11th, 2016:

RV Dealers International Convention/EXPO starts with their registration on November 7th. Any members attending both events will receive an early bird registration rate ONLY for the RV Dealers Convention/EXPO. To Register for the RV Dealers International Convention/EXPO - CLICK HERE. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the RV Dealers International Convention/EXPO, please call 1-604-718-6325 or by email: news@rvda.ca.

Member Registration for Small Booth Exhibitors – 2017 RV Shows: It’s that time of year again! Registration for small booth exhibitor space is now open to all of our members for the 2017 RV Shows. If you’d like to purchase a booth, please contact Carrie Nelson at carrie@rvda-alberta.org by September 9, 2016 for the necessary documents and floor plans. We are anticipating that booth space will go quickly again for this year’s upcoming shows.

Upcoming Education Training:

SAIT Apprenticeship Training Schedule: For the SAIT 2016-2017 Recreation Vehicle Services Technician Apprentice Training Schedule please click on the links: Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Schedule or www.sait.ca. For employer and apprenticeship financial assistance programs CLICK HERE

Trouble Shooter Clinic, October 24th-28th, 2016:

Trouble Shooter Clinic is back this year and will be held in Calgary, AB from October 24-28, 2016 at

the Clarion Hotel and SAIT. Registration includes shuttle service to/from the Clarion Hotel to SAIT,

lunch and coffee breaks, a detailed course manual and a certificate for designated continuing

education credits upon completion of the clinics and attendance to all assigned classes. Click on the

picture for a copy of the registration form. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact

Anita Lien at anital@rvda.ca.

Association Information:

Stolen RV Report Information: As many of you have noticed there continues to be many units stolen this year from dealerships and properties around the province. RVDA of Canada and RVDA of Alberta like to get this information out to the members as soon as possible in case the perpetrator(s) is trying to sell/trade the unit or have it serviced. Attached is a copy of the RVDA of Alberta Stolen RV’s List for you to use at your discretion in your offices. If you have become a victim of theft and require a copy of the Stolen RV Report form, please contact Carrie Nelson at carrie@rvda-alberta.org or (780) 455-8562/1-888-858-8787 as soon as possible. All members must fill out this form so we can have the correct information to notify the members.

Federated Insurance Article: This month’s article from Federated Insurance:

“7 Apps to Help You Work Smarter”

MISSION STATEMENT RVDA of Alberta is a group of independent businesses that promotes the growth, quality and

awareness of the RV Industry and RV Lifestyle. We provide leadership, education, training and support to our members and Industry partners to help them exceed consumer

expectations.

VISION STATEMENT Our vision is to enhance current services, opportunities, quality, awareness and influence

future growth within the RV Industry and Lifestyle.