KOA Owners Association/KOA Care Camps Joint Event – Riverboat Cruise
Join us for a riverboat cruise aboard the Georgia Queen OA/Care Camps/ Disaster Relief Events November 11, 2019 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: Savannah, GA
Washington State Owners Association Meeting Notes
Our first conference call was held on May 7th at 9am EST. 4 people were in attendance Danielle Akey – Manger Leavenworth KOA Iris and Ken Shupe – Owners Bay Center/Willapa Bay KOA Vicki Lockhart – Owner Lynden/Bellingham KOA Existing state of the WA Owners Association: The group has not met in over 5 years. We are in the process of tracking down the previous records, notes and such and will house them either with Danielle or Iris until a new set of officers has been established. A group discussion was had regarding some of the benefits of revitalizing the association and continuing meetings. One of the benefits of attendance at the meeting is that you qualify for your Quality Assurance points if you have attended. Discussed possible topic for future meetings. How to you can use no cost and low cost marketing to improve your NPS. A date and time for the next conference call has been set for Tuesday June 4th at 10AM PST. An invite with the call in number and agenda will be sent the week prior to the next meeting Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend todays call Sincerely Iris Shupe & Danielle […]
2018 OA Endorsement of Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance
KOA Owners Association is proud to announce we have endorsed a new insurance agency. The endorsed insurance agency is Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance! Many of you are already familiar with Leavitt as they are the largest single insuring agency of KOAs. As part of their endorsement, the OA is earning compensation for all business you place with Leavitt, We are also proud to announce a new member benefit with Leavitt. With Leavitt the Owners Association will offer a Worker’s Compensation Insurance Program. They have an exclusive agreement with an A rated carrier who has agreed to separate KOA from other campgrounds and allow us to earn rewards based on our own loss ratio, rather than being lumped in with all the other campgrounds nationwide. We encourage you to visit with Leavitt today to see what insurance solutions they have for you! Leavitt will be working with a benefits carrier to try to bring employee benefits to the table and leverage the power of the OA. Join the Owners Association today and contact Leavitt Recreation at800-525-2060! Also Leavitt will provide $100 toward lunch as well as representation for your next state/provincial owners association meeting and the OA will provide $150. (This is a once […]
2020 KOA Response to KOA Owner’s Association Resolutions presented at 2019 KOA Annual Convention
June 8, 2020 Kampgrounds of America, Inc. 550 N 31st Street, TW3 Fourth FloorBillings, MT 59101 Dear KOA Owners Association, This letter highlights Kampgrounds of America, Inc. responses to the Owners Association resolutions presented at the 2019 KOA Annual Convention. KOA took action on all resolutions with three either complete or nearing completion and one requiring further research. In all instances, an appropriate level of supporting information was provided in an effort to create transparency around our responses. We thank the Owners Association for presenting these resolutions and we look forward to continuing our positive working relationship. Sincerely, Darin Uselman Vice President, Franchise ServicesClick here for a PDF copy of this resolution. Area 1: Area 1 proposes a resolution for those campgrounds that work towards obtaining a commercial grade Wi-Fi bandwidth for their guests, be awarded an adjustment on their royalties to help compensate the cost of this upgraded service. Should this resolution be adopted, then it is requested to have a designated icon/label on all marketing platforms. KOA Response: KOA is researching this resolution. Validating commercial grade Wi-Fi bandwidth across the KOA system is proving challenging. KOA continues to work on better defining commercial grade in order for proper […]
PPP Loan Forgiveness EZ App
The SBA just released a revised PPP loan forgiveness application to implement changes made by the PPP Flexibility Act. SBA has also released a new EZ version of the forgiveness application that applies to borrowers that: Are self-employed and have no employees; ORDid not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25%, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR Experienced reductions in business activity as a result of health directives related to COVID-19 and did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25%. The new EZ application requires fewer calculations and less documentation for eligible borrowers. Details regarding the applicability of these provisions are available in the instructions to the new EZ application form. Both applications give borrowers the option of using the original eight-week covered period (if their loan was made before June 5, 2020) or an extended 24-week covered period. Below are links to the forms and instructions. https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP-Loan-Forgiveness-Application-Form-EZ-Instructions.pdfhttps://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP-Forgiveness-Application-3508EZ.pdfhttps://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP-Loan-Forgiveness-Application-Instructions_1_0.pdfhttps://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/3245-0407-SBA-Form-3508-PPP-Forgiveness-Application.pdf All related PPP guidance, forms and FAQ’s can be found here: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/assistance-for-small-businesses
5 Things to Do to Ensure a Successful 2020 Summer
ARVC has recently created a one-sheet called “5 Things to Do to Ensure a Successful Summer 2020 Season” featuring direct links to helpful resources for campground owners and operators to use as they re-open and market their campgrounds, purchase cleaning and PPE supplies, keep an eye on social media reviews, and work on customizing their emergency plan. While the resource is from ARVC, based in the US, the information is applicable for all our owners, including Canada! These resources and more can also be found on www.arvc.org/coronavirus. Show your guests how much you care by knowing the best safety practices for 2020.
RV/CAMPING INDUSTRY PROVING TO BE SUCCESSFUL THROUGH COVID-19
The COVID-19 edition of the North American Camping Report reveals implications to the camping market, about when and how travelers may wish to start traveling once again. Findings were based on a survey conducted of North American leisure travelers in late April 2020 to obtain a real-time perspective on camping. “Research shows the camping industry may rebound sooner than other forms of travel, and may even gain strength later in the year, due to its consideration as a safe way to resume travel among COVID-19 health precautions.” As we know, this study rang true in some areas of the US, more specifically in our local markets, where we’ve witnessed this spike already. Read on to see how those findings look against the latest Longwoods WAVE 16 Study from July 2020, and how the RV Industry Association notes a surge of sales, with areas like Kansas citing an 83% increase, *and all across the US, a new market of guests coming into the parks. In April 2020, the Kampground Owners Association sponsored a survey to be conducted by Calm Consulting Group, which led to the publication of findings in a Special Report: Camping & COVID – an offshoot of their traditional North American […]
