The Ontario RV Dealers Association (ORVDA) announced a $5,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross to aid in relief and support efforts for those affected by the wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
“We stand united with the RVDA of Alberta and provincial counterparts with our collective contributions to the Canadian Red Cross; our thoughts are with those affected by this devastating tragedy,” said Natalie Conway, ORVDA association manager. “We are grateful for the tireless efforts of the volunteers and first responders demonstrating their commitment to the safety of our fellow Canadians in Fort McMurray.”
ORVDA’s donation will be made directly to the Canadian Red Cross, Alberta Fires Appeal. The association encourages our industry colleagues to contribute whatever they can. Contributions can be made directly online at www.redcross.ca/albertafires or by contacting your local Canadian Red Cross office.
ORVDA has also announced that it is donating a portion of the 2016 Kitchener RV show’s revenue ($5000.00) to the Canadian Cancer Society, Kitchener branch, in support of Daffodil month (which was in April).
In association news, the ORVDA is working very closely with the Ontario College of Trades to support our ongoing efforts to increase growth in the RV Service Technician Trade. Natalie Conway has recently applied to sit on the RV service technician trade board as an employer representative, acting on behalf ORVDA’s member body. Once the board is fully populated, progress updates will be available as we move forward with the initial group meeting.
Planning for continuing education programs is well underway. A program will be offered at the International Centre in Toronto from November 14 to 24, and in Ottawa the week of November 21 to 24. ORVDA is actively working towards enhancing our presence across the province and we are excited to deliver our continuing education programs in eastern Ontario this year! Program details will include:
- Suburban Equipment Trouble Shooting & Technical Training – 3 programs including furnaces, water heaters and ranges
- Parts store culture and retail best practices. The curriculum is designed to help RV dealerships Identify new sales opportunities in their stores and to have the necessary tools and attitude to chase after them.
- How to get more customers online, 25 tips and tricks! Don’t miss this fantastic workshop hosted by Reach Local, a premier partner of Google
- Special bonus workshop, back by popular demand…Selling at Shows, hosted by SAL group. Don’t miss this powerful seminar, offering comprehensive coaching techniques customized to RV Dealers selling on the showroom floor. Apply your learning techniques to support your sales goals during the 2017 show season.
Planning is also underway for our annual ORVDA golf tournament, to be held at Pike Lake on August 10.
The ORVDA AGM will be held on September 28 and 29 in the village of Blue Mountain, Collingwood. After examining our member engagement survey the ORVDA is designing an exciting new AGM program customized to support our members ever changing needs. Full details will be available shortly.
