RVIC has set up many programs to assist you and your campground
to prosper in the future. These programs are an important part
of the benefits of membership. The programs have been fine tuned
to meet the needs of our members and we urge you to take advantage
of them.
ARVC
Membership
Receive a complimentary membership to ARVC (National Association
of RV Parks & Campgrounds). ARVC offers a broad range of government
affairs, education and information, industry promotion and member
benefit services. As a non-member of RVIC, ARVC membership is
unavailable.
Legislative
and Governmental Relations
Receive legislative representation. RVIC has historically taken
a strong stand to promote and monitor legislation beneficial to
the RV and camping industries. Our two full-time lobbyists and
our two association registered lobbyists work hard to defeat numerous
anti-campground bills, anti-business bills, and routinely work
with the Indiana legislature to pass legislation that opens new
opportunities for our industries.
Communication
Receive a complimentary subscription to Directions, the association's
newsletter on the campground and recreation vehicle industries.
Receive a complimentary subscription to News Flashes, the association's
news flash on urgent or time sensitive news.
Indiana
Tourism
RVIC works directly with tourism on promoting the RV and camping
lifestyle. Receive a complimentary listing in the Indiana State
Travel Guide with a distribution of 600,000. As a non-member of
RVIC, you will pay $200. Receive a complimentary listing on the
Indiana Tourism web site located at www.VisitIndiana.com
- a consumer trip planning web site.
Online
Reservation System for Campgrounds
RVIC works with Friend Communications who has uniquely revolutionized
online reservations and marketing. Currently there are over 700
parks, more than 20 online marketing partners, and thousands of
consumers who use ReservationFriend.com.
They offer: Convenience - 27/7 access for you and your guests;
Access - to the largest outdoor recreation marketing network in
the industry; Revenue - real revenue, delivered "real-time,"
not "near real-time"; and Exposure - to more qualified
"buying" consumers.
RV
Lifestyle Magazine
An online RV lifestyle magazine featuring RV products, campground
news, regional information, industry news, RV shows, and listings
of member RV manufacturers, dealers, and campgrounds.
Association
Websites
Visit the association websites: www.imharvic.org,
www.campindiana.org
& www.indianarvlifestyle.com,
your resource for information on the camping and RV industry,
programs and other current RVIC information. Members receive a
complimentary listing.
Annual
Fall Campground Conference & Park Tour
A member campground hosts this annual conference and park tour
where campground owners from around the state enjoy a walking
tour and educational seminars. All sessions are submitted to ARVC
for CPO credits.
Continuing
Education
To keep up with and ahead of the changing business world, it is
necessary to learn new techniques and information. IMHA-RVIC's
Continuing Education department has already scheduled many classes
and seminars and will be adding more as the year progresses. Taking
advantage of these educational opportunities allows you to update
your crucial job skills for a more profitable year.
Booth Marketing
Receive regional booth marketing representation through RVIC's
booth marketing program promoting member campgrounds.
RV
& Camping Shows
An opportunity to exhibit your product/service in association
sponsored shows at a lower rate: Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show,
Valley RV & Camping Show, Midwest RV & Camping Super Show
Networking
Your association schedules events throughout the year to bring
its membership together for fun, fellowship, and most importantly,
interaction with other individuals and companies with like goals,
including: May Madness Golf Outing, May Madness Day at the Track,
Lowell Lerner Golf Outing, Annual Meeting, and the Annual Christmas
Party.
Speedway
SuperAmerica Gas/Fuel Discount
RVIC and Speedway Convenience Stores offers you a program that
can save you money every time you stop at the gas pump. When RVIC
participants, as a group, reach a monthly quota, each account
will receive up to a 3 cent per gallon rebate on their billing
the following month. It's easy to sign up, whether you have 1
vehicle or 100. There is no minimum purchase required and "no
costs" to this benefit.
ISU
Insurance Discount
Members can receive a 5-10% discount on insurance premiums through
ISU Insurance and Investment Group. Contact your local representative
at www.auto-owners.com.
FedEx
Advantage Program
IMHA-RVIC members are now eligible to receive valuable discounts
of up to 26% on select FedEx® shipping services. There are
no costs and no minimum shipping requirements to take advantage
of this great member benefit.
IMHA-RVIC
members can save:
-Up to 26% on select FedEx Express® services
-Up to 20% on select FedEx Express international services
-Up to 12% on select FedEx Ground® services
-Up to 10% on select FedEx Home Delivery® services
For more information or enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program,
please go to www.1800members.com/IMHARVIC or call 1-800-MEMBERS
(1.800.636.2377, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, M-F).
Group
Health Insurance
Members can custom design a health insurance plan to meet his/her
specific needs. This is arranged through Mass Marketing Insurance
Consultants who has over 25 years of association group insurance
experience. Firms with one or more full-time employees are eligible
to apply for coverage.
NADA Subscriptions
Members are eligible to receive a $30 discount on annual subscriptions.
NOAA Weather
Radio
As an association member you are eligible to purchase the NOAA
Weather Radio at a discount. This radio broadcasts local weather
forecasts, weather-related travel conditions, and warnings about
imminent severe weather or flooding conditions directly from the
National Weather Service offices.
