No pun intended, but RVDA is on a roll, and it’s a good roll .. all uphill. Momentum was in their favor as they left Nashville at the conclusion of their recent convention and exposition.

At a time when many associations are cutting back on services; they are adding services.

At a time when many associations are losing money; they are making money.

At a time when many associations see their conventions losing attendees and exhibitors; they are gaining.

At a time when many associations are searching for an identity and a mission; they proudly display courage and leadership for their members.

They are on a roll, and the members know it, and appreciate it. This is an association that delivers value and provides an exciting opportunity for their member dealers, rental agencies, and associate members.

Annual meetings can be, and often are, quite boring … which is why many people don’t go. At the RVDA Annual Meeting in Nashville, it was standing room only as dealers packed the meeting to hear the state-of-the-association from Mike Molino, president, and the volunteer RVDA officers.

They were not disappointed.

Craig Jensen, outgoing Chairman of the Board, welcomed attendees to the meeting and provided a quick look at the agenda for the meeting.

The first order of the day was recognition of dealer members and associate members who were celebrating 25 years with RVDA. Dealer members recognized were Beaudry RV (Tucson, AZ), Kramer’s Kampers (Beach Park/Waukegan, IL), Lazy Days RV SuperCenter (Seffner, FL), Rich & Sons Camper Sales (Grand Island, NE), and Suburban Recreational Vehicles (Albuquerque, NM).

Associate members recognized were Carriage, Inc. (Millersburg, IN), Central Trailer Supply, Inc. (Albuquerque, NM), Kelley Blue Book (Irvine, CA) Onan Corporation/Cummins Inc. (Minneapolis, MN), and Wheeler’s Guides (Elk Grove, IL).

In attendance to accept their awards were Stewart Schaeffer of Lazy Days, Dave Lawson of Carriage, and Greg Moos of Onan/Cummins.

Jensen then presented the "Chairman’s Service" award. This award honors RVDA members and business partners who have made significant contributions to the association over an extended period of time. Two dealers and three associate members received the award in 2002.