Camping In Ontario Update Newsletter June 2019 June 2013

CAMPING IN ONTARIO’S NEWSLETTER

UPDATE
It’s official! Spring is here and the camping season
has arrived. Gotta love those groundhogs — they
are never wrong. Now we have to educate the
groundhogs and let them know what weather most
of our campers like — if only they could control it.
I want to thank everyone that took the time to go to
the regional meetings. It was wonderful to see everyone, catch up on
issues, meet new members and talk with everyone. With the great selection of suppliers at the meetings I was able to do a great deal of my
purchases to be ready for the camping season. The support from our
suppliers was simply spectacular. The meetings were informative and
relevant for forward planning. Based on survey feedback, I am sure that
most attendees brought something useful back with them. Thank you
to Alexandra and her wonderful staff for putting together an excellent
format and a special thank you to Robert Trask for joining me at all the
meetings and keeping things on track.
Your Board continues to work diligently on your behalf. The convention committee has set the wheels in motion for a spectacular fall
convention. The draft agenda is available online and in your renewal
packages — you won’t want to miss it. Register early to ensure you
have a room available. We are actively working on the Bylaws to get
us in compliance with the new government changes. If all goes as expected, we will have the changes ready for you at the AGM.
Camping In Ontario attended a Lobby Day in Ottawa. We joined
the RVDA in lobbying for changes to Employment Insurance with regards to seasonal employees. It was not well received and we were not
able to make progress on this front. The Trent-Severn Waterway was on
our radar and we found a great deal of support in Ottawa.
On behalf of Camping In Ontario, I want to thank Stephanie Doomernik, Director for Region 11 for her dedication to Camping In Ontario.
Stephanie has decided to step down and we wish her well. At the Region 11 regional meeting, Walter Geisser of Bayview Lodge was elected
to step in after the AGM in November. Walter has agreed to sit on the
board starting immediately. Welcome and congratulations to Walter.

June 2013

Camping In Ontario would like to
recognize our new National association and congratulate Robert Trask
for being acclaimed Chairman of the
new organization, CCRVC (Canadian
Camping and RV Council). Robert
has represented Camping In Ontario
tirelessly for many years and I cannot
think of a better choice to guide the
CCRVC during this critical formative
stage. I look forward to working with
Robert as they move the organization forward.
Lastly, please consider monitoring your individual Municipal politics. Keep your Camping In Ontario Staff and your Board members
informed of any initiatives that you hear being brought forward. The
municipalities are talking more than ever and the more lead time we
have, the better we can prepare for the future.
Have a wonderful season and please feel free to contact me.

Bruce Dressel

president

Notice of Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa

Inside This Issue
Executive Director’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Open Air Fires and Outdoor Burning. . . . . . . . . 4
Fireworks: Creating Outstanding Events. . . . . . . 8
Social Media and Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Welcome New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The New Hydro Service Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Get the Most out of RV Shows . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Camping In Ontario Awards of Excellence. . . . .

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Campground of the Year Submission Form. . . .
In Memoriam – Bill Jay, Past President. . . . . . .
Camping In Ontario Official Suppliers. . . . . . . .
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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