Camping In Ontario Update Newsletter June 2019 December 2013 | Page 12

CAMPING IN ONTARIO UPDATE | 12 Canadian Camping and RV Council Update Two representatives from each member association sit on the Board of Directors. From Camping In Ontario, Robert Trask acts as CCRVC Chair and Alexandra Anderson as Director. Other associations represented are: RVDA of Canada, CRVA, BC Lodging and Campground Association, Alberta Campground Owners Association,Manitoba Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds,Camping Quebec and NB Campground Owners Association. The Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) held a Strategic Planning Session and a Board Meeting last November at JW Marriot The Rosseau Resort in Ontario. CCRVC will target the following priorities for the next 3 years (2013–2016) 1. Governance 2. Decisions based on facts a. Clarification of existing inventory b. Need of information: economic impact, statistics and data on campground revenues, sales, number of people employed b. List all regulations applicable to campgrounds in each province c. Survey to members 3. Information to members a. Website for CCRVC b. Complete Canadian Database/mailing list for 3 sectors c. Newsletter to all 3 sectors with contribution from each sector 4. Getting the same message out across Canada a. Develop strong campground association in each province 5. Advocacy and support to provincial campground associations a. Advocate on behalf of the sector b. Support to provincial campground associations. For now, 3 specific issues: - Quebec: provincial government’s intention to tax trailers - Ontario: sewage capacity for park models - BC: trailer size c. Build Relationships with federal / provincial parks d. Funds for marketing 6. Services and benefits a. Buyer group b. Benefits to Members - Evaluation of a possible National Convention The Canadian Camping and RV Council also unveiled its logo last November. A design representing a camping scene in a campground was the most appropriate for CCRVC, with the red maple leaf symbolizing our country. Submitted by Maryse Catellier, Canadian Camping and RV Council, 2425 Narcisse-Perodeau Quebec City (QC) G1T 2J4 ,Cell: 418-4558548 [email protected] 1-855-262-2600 Your GO-TO builder for