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Texas parks deal with blast of cold, wintry weather pg 3 Data shows RV trend sustaining in winter pg 4

TACO board report pg 5 Educational impact award from ARVC given to Kelly Jones pg 7 How is your winter revenue? pg 7 TACO legislative report pg 12 Special SBA loans during COVID pg 14 Reservation software the best choice for your size campground pg 14

Texas Parks Deal With Blast of Cold, Wintry Weather By: Jeff Crider

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faucets damaged by RVers. Teri Blaschke said some RVers tried things like hammering the faucet to break the ice in the line — only to cause the entire pipe to burst — or using a blow torch to melt the ice which, in the case of PVC piping, melts the PVC. The Blaschkes had to turn off the water to different sections of their park at different times to repair a total of “six or seven” pipe breaks, but as of yesterday (Feb. 21), they had not experienced any power outages.

Power outrages have been widespread across Texas, however, although the duration of the outrages has varied widely, even in the same city.

In Burleson, just south of Fort Worth, the North Texas Jellystone Park experienced both short and long periods without power, according to General Manager Steve Stafford. However, he said the park has been able to open some of its cabins for local residents who do not have power at all.

“We have been doing the best we can to keep our guests comfortable during their time with us,” said Marcie Purviance, the park’s events, operations and marketing manager. “We do have propane on-site but did run out because (delivery) trucks were delayed. We expect more check-ins due to folks needing a place to stay, for an extended period, while repairs are done in their homes.

We currently have campaigns going to let people know we have extended stay options in the park. We also opened our Kountry Kreamery during the week, with a limited menu, to accommodate staff staying in the park and guests who do not want to venture out.”

One of the local residents who rented a cabin during the worst of the blackouts was Lisa Rhodes, member services director of the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO).

“My family and I were experiencing NO electricity here in north Texas for a couple of days,” Rhodes told Woodalls.com in an emailed statement. “So, I was able to get a cabin at North Texas Jellystone for a couple of days until our power came back on. They had rolling blackouts where the power would be out for about 30 min. then on for 45 min to an hour. We were able to stay very warm, and so thankful to be there at a really nice cabin for a very reasonable rate.”

Brian Schaeffer, executive director and CEO of the Texas Association of Campground Owners, said the rolling blackouts made it difficult for park operators to run their linen and sanitation departments.

Some park operators said they have gotten through the worst of the cold reasonably well, however.

“I have to say that we have been pretty blessed at our property,” said Christy Coker, manager of Texan RV Ranch in Mansfield. “We did have some areas (where) the water froze, but luckily the main water (line) to the park was never lost,” she said, adding, “Power outages also did not affect us as we are located near a hospital. We have our fully stocked general store that is kept open to the public for supplies.

Our biggest issue is not having propane to sustain everyone.”+

The record cold weather that has brought snow, single-digit temperatures, and power outages to many areas of Texas has also disrupted travel and sent park operators scrambling to repair frozen water lines.

Teri Blaschke, who co-owns Hidden Valley RV Park in Von Ormy, near San Antonio, with her husband, Mark, said she’d never experienced anything like it during her more than three decades in the Lone Star State.

“This is the worst I’ve ever experienced and I’m a transplant to Texas from back in 1985,” she said. “My 36 years here have only seen one deeper snowfall and two other small snow events. Nine degrees for several nights and never going above freezing for over 100 hours is a new one on us San Antonians.”

The record cold weather and the ensuing blackouts prompted many travelers to postpone their plans and forced others to stay put.

“We have had many cancellations and several postponements,” Blaschke said. “Since the weather is so extreme we have been issuing refunds if we can’t arrange to credit their deposit to a future date. We have also had many guests who have needed or wanted to stay over their intended dates because road conditions are pretty hazardous.”

Mark Blaschke, meanwhile, has kept busy repairing frozen faucets, even though they were insulated, and making repairs to

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Texas Parks Deal With Blast of Cold, Wintry Weather By: Jeff Crider

Upsize Your Park Downsize Your Daily Grind with Astra Campground Management Software

faucets damaged by RVers. Teri Blaschke said some RVers tried things like hammering the faucet to break the ice in the line — only to cause the entire pipe to burst — or using a blow torch to melt the ice which, in the case of PVC piping, melts the PVC. The Blaschkes had to turn off the water to different sections of their park at different times to repair a total of “six or seven” pipe breaks, but as of yesterday (Feb. 21), they had not experienced any power outages.

Power outrages have been widespread across Texas, however, although the duration of the outrages has varied widely, even in the same city.

In Burleson, just south of Fort Worth, the North Texas Jellystone Park experienced both short and long periods without power, according to General Manager Steve Stafford. However, he said the park has been able to open some of its cabins for local residents who do not have power at all.

“We have been doing the best we can to keep our guests comfortable during their time with us,” said Marcie Purviance, the park’s events, operations and marketing manager. “We do have propane on-site but did run out because (delivery) trucks were delayed. We expect more check-ins due to folks needing a place to stay, for an extended period, while repairs are done in their homes.

We currently have campaigns going to let people know we have extended stay options in the park. We also opened our Kountry Kreamery during the week, with a limited menu, to accommodate staff staying in the park and guests who do not want to venture out.”

One of the local residents who rented a cabin during the worst of the blackouts was Lisa Rhodes, member services director of the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO).

“My family and I were experiencing NO electricity here in north Texas for a couple of days,” Rhodes told Woodalls.com in an emailed statement. “So, I was able to get a cabin at North Texas Jellystone for a couple of days until our power came back on. They had rolling blackouts where the power would be out for about 30 min. then on for 45 min to an hour. We were able to stay very warm, and so thankful to be there at a really nice cabin for a very reasonable rate.”

Brian Schaeffer, executive director and CEO of the Texas Association of Campground Owners, said the rolling blackouts made it difficult for park operators to run their linen and sanitation departments.

Some park operators said they have gotten through the worst of the cold reasonably well, however.

“I have to say that we have been pretty blessed at our property,” said Christy Coker, manager of Texan RV Ranch in Mansfield. “We did have some areas (where) the water froze, but luckily the main water (line) to the park was never lost,” she said, adding, “Power outages also did not affect us as we are located near a hospital. We have our fully stocked general store that is kept open to the public for supplies.

Our biggest issue is not having propane to sustain everyone.”+

The record cold weather that has brought snow, single-digit temperatures, and power outages to many areas of Texas has also disrupted travel and sent park operators scrambling to repair frozen water lines.

Teri Blaschke, who co-owns Hidden Valley RV Park in Von Ormy, near San Antonio, with her husband, Mark, said she’d never experienced anything like it during her more than three decades in the Lone Star State.

“This is the worst I’ve ever experienced and I’m a transplant to Texas from back in 1985,” she said. “My 36 years here have only seen one deeper snowfall and two other small snow events. Nine degrees for several nights and never going above freezing for over 100 hours is a new one on us San Antonians.”

The record cold weather and the ensuing blackouts prompted many travelers to postpone their plans and forced others to stay put.

“We have had many cancellations and several postponements,” Blaschke said. “Since the weather is so extreme we have been issuing refunds if we can’t arrange to credit their deposit to a future date. We have also had many guests who have needed or wanted to stay over their intended dates because road conditions are pretty hazardous.”

Mark Blaschke, meanwhile, has kept busy repairing frozen faucets, even though they were insulated, and making repairs to

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TACO Officers & Directors Regional Directors REGION 1 OPEN REGION 2 Ken Hinz Traders Village Grand Prairie, TX

Exclusive: Data Shows RV Trend Sustaining in Winter

On February 22nd, the TACO Board voted to postpone the Spring Meeting and Trade Show to September 14 - 15, 2021. Other items that the board discussed and voted on include the following:

REGION 3, PRESIDENT Randall Dally Rayburn RV Hideout Brookeland, TX

• Parks overall are doing well. Board discussed COVID protocols.

Winter season Canadians were absent, but parks had more local/ regional guests and they look forward to a strong spring and summer season.

REGION 5, TREASURER Gwen Craig Timber Ridge RV Village Magnolia, TX

Directors At Large DIRECTOR AT LARGE & SECRETARY Susie Prater Forest Retreat New Caney, TX DIRECTOR AT LARGE OPEN DIRECTOR AT LARGE Austin Faught Bolivar Peninsula RV Park Crystal Beach, TX –––––––––– TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Diana LeBlanc-Link PPL Houston, TX –––––––––– LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT Ron Hinkle Austin, TX –––––––––– EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CEO Brian & Debra Schaeffer TACO Office Crowley, TX

Editor: Lisa Rhodes Design: KD Graphics & Design Distribution: TACO Members, TACO Trade Members, TACO Prospective Members Contact: 910 S. Crowley Rd, Ste. 9-504 Crowley, TX 76036 | 877-518-1989

• Authorized the rebuilding of TexasCampgrounds.com; the design has been approved and the redesign will go live later this spring.

• Ron Hinkle provided the legislative report with a recap of Zoom meetings with legislators regarding property tax reform. RV park limited liability bill is now an official bill and in committee. See the full report on page 13.

• Appointed Austin Faught as a new board member at large. He has RV parks in Crystal Beach and Blanco, as well as an RV park management company.

REGION 4 Charlie Bates Parkview Riverside RV Park Rio Frio, TX

REGION 6, PAST PRESIDENT Cheryl McLaughlin Hatch RV Park Corpus Christi, TX

TACO Board votes to postpone TACO Show to September 14 -15, 2021

By: Tony Kindelpire, January 2021 RVPRO Despite most of the country having settled well into winter, interest in purchasing an RV appears not to have waned, according to data from RV Trader, an online marketplace for buying and selling RVs. In December, the number of search result pages the company was displaying was up 76 percent over what it had shown in December of last year. For the fourth quarter, the number of pages was up 88 percent over the same period a year ago.

As for vehicle detail pages, where searchers go to look up details of a particular RV, the number for December was up 65 percent over last year and for the quarter it was up 75 percent.

“I think it’s going to continue into 2021,” said Paige Bouma, executive vice president of RV Trader. “I think it’s going to continue to be something more people want to be involved in. When you think about it, you had a lot of people that already got into it, and now I feel like we’re in kind of that second wave of more people wanting to get involved in it. I don’t see it slowing down right now by any means.”

Connections, too, are way up. That’s where a potential buyer reaches out and makes some kind of contact with a seller, whether it’s via email or a direct message. Those contacts are up 75 percent over December and 79 percent quarter over quarter.

The majority of listings on RV Trader are dealership listings, although the site does allow for private party sales.

Of the motorized coaches, Class B’s are attracting the most attention, and of the towables most of the activity surrounds truck campers. “(RVing) gives people an opportunity to come up with a really good way to have a vacation, and have fun, and get out there without jeopardizing the safety of their families,” Bouma said. “As soon as we started getting into this pandemic, we saw quickly that people were interested in getting into RVing for the safety and for the fun of it. It’s a perfect reason to get into it.”

“And then, as we’ve been seeing, this has not slowed down over the last nine or ten months; it’s been picking up this big momentum. We’re seeing much more of a spike (now) than we saw back then.

I don’t think we’ve ever seen some of the numbers we’re seeing in terms of supply and demand. This is huge for our industry right now. You’re seeing so many people who never thought about RVing, getting into an RV.” And as the pandemic keeps climbing ever-higher, thanks to cold weather keeping people indoors, where COVID spreads faster, and hiccups in getting the vaccine widely distributed, the work-from-home movement is continuing for many. Remote schooling has been a preferred choice for many families.

“It opens up the opportunity to say, you know what? This may be the only time in our lifetime that we will have this flexibility in our work and our school schedules to get out there and experience this, so let’s try it,” Bouma said. “Let’s do it this year.”

Bouma said she and her family typically spend about 30 weekends out of any given year camping in their RV, and this year they ran into issues getting a campsite some weekends – something they had never encountered before. And she can testify first-hand to the number of first-timers that are enjoying the RV experience, she said. + WINTER 2021

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• ARVC Conference and Expo is scheduled for an in-person event November 8 -11, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

• Individual requests for the TACO Guide are up 30% over last year.

• Texas and Florida campground associations are in the best position recovering from COVID and moving into the spring and summer months according to the CAMP representative.

• Traffic to TexasCampground.com is also up 30%.

• Review of quarterly financials for Oct. Nov. Dec. showed income ahead of budget. Many parks are building and changing ownership in Texas. Campground dues have already exceeded projections.

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• The next TACO Board meeting is scheduled just before the TACO Meeting and Trade Show – September 13, 2021.

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TACO Officers & Directors Regional Directors REGION 1 OPEN REGION 2 Ken Hinz Traders Village Grand Prairie, TX

Exclusive: Data Shows RV Trend Sustaining in Winter

On February 22nd, the TACO Board voted to postpone the Spring Meeting and Trade Show to September 14 - 15, 2021. Other items that the board discussed and voted on include the following:

REGION 3, PRESIDENT Randall Dally Rayburn RV Hideout Brookeland, TX

• Parks overall are doing well. Board discussed COVID protocols.

Winter season Canadians were absent, but parks had more local/ regional guests and they look forward to a strong spring and summer season.

REGION 5, TREASURER Gwen Craig Timber Ridge RV Village Magnolia, TX

Directors At Large DIRECTOR AT LARGE & SECRETARY Susie Prater Forest Retreat New Caney, TX DIRECTOR AT LARGE OPEN DIRECTOR AT LARGE Austin Faught Bolivar Peninsula RV Park Crystal Beach, TX –––––––––– TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Diana LeBlanc-Link PPL Houston, TX –––––––––– LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT Ron Hinkle Austin, TX –––––––––– EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CEO Brian & Debra Schaeffer TACO Office Crowley, TX

Editor: Lisa Rhodes Design: KD Graphics & Design Distribution: TACO Members, TACO Trade Members, TACO Prospective Members Contact: 910 S. Crowley Rd, Ste. 9-504 Crowley, TX 76036 | 877-518-1989

• Authorized the rebuilding of TexasCampgrounds.com; the design has been approved and the redesign will go live later this spring.

• Ron Hinkle provided the legislative report with a recap of Zoom meetings with legislators regarding property tax reform. RV park limited liability bill is now an official bill and in committee. See the full report on page 13.

• Appointed Austin Faught as a new board member at large. He has RV parks in Crystal Beach and Blanco, as well as an RV park management company.

REGION 4 Charlie Bates Parkview Riverside RV Park Rio Frio, TX

REGION 6, PAST PRESIDENT Cheryl McLaughlin Hatch RV Park Corpus Christi, TX

TACO Board votes to postpone TACO Show to September 14 -15, 2021

By: Tony Kindelpire, January 2021 RVPRO Despite most of the country having settled well into winter, interest in purchasing an RV appears not to have waned, according to data from RV Trader, an online marketplace for buying and selling RVs. In December, the number of search result pages the company was displaying was up 76 percent over what it had shown in December of last year. For the fourth quarter, the number of pages was up 88 percent over the same period a year ago.

As for vehicle detail pages, where searchers go to look up details of a particular RV, the number for December was up 65 percent over last year and for the quarter it was up 75 percent.

“I think it’s going to continue into 2021,” said Paige Bouma, executive vice president of RV Trader. “I think it’s going to continue to be something more people want to be involved in. When you think about it, you had a lot of people that already got into it, and now I feel like we’re in kind of that second wave of more people wanting to get involved in it. I don’t see it slowing down right now by any means.”

Connections, too, are way up. That’s where a potential buyer reaches out and makes some kind of contact with a seller, whether it’s via email or a direct message. Those contacts are up 75 percent over December and 79 percent quarter over quarter.

The majority of listings on RV Trader are dealership listings, although the site does allow for private party sales.

Of the motorized coaches, Class B’s are attracting the most attention, and of the towables most of the activity surrounds truck campers. “(RVing) gives people an opportunity to come up with a really good way to have a vacation, and have fun, and get out there without jeopardizing the safety of their families,” Bouma said. “As soon as we started getting into this pandemic, we saw quickly that people were interested in getting into RVing for the safety and for the fun of it. It’s a perfect reason to get into it.”

“And then, as we’ve been seeing, this has not slowed down over the last nine or ten months; it’s been picking up this big momentum. We’re seeing much more of a spike (now) than we saw back then.

I don’t think we’ve ever seen some of the numbers we’re seeing in terms of supply and demand. This is huge for our industry right now. You’re seeing so many people who never thought about RVing, getting into an RV.” And as the pandemic keeps climbing ever-higher, thanks to cold weather keeping people indoors, where COVID spreads faster, and hiccups in getting the vaccine widely distributed, the work-from-home movement is continuing for many. Remote schooling has been a preferred choice for many families.

“It opens up the opportunity to say, you know what? This may be the only time in our lifetime that we will have this flexibility in our work and our school schedules to get out there and experience this, so let’s try it,” Bouma said. “Let’s do it this year.”

Bouma said she and her family typically spend about 30 weekends out of any given year camping in their RV, and this year they ran into issues getting a campsite some weekends – something they had never encountered before. And she can testify first-hand to the number of first-timers that are enjoying the RV experience, she said. + WINTER 2021

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• ARVC Conference and Expo is scheduled for an in-person event November 8 -11, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

• Individual requests for the TACO Guide are up 30% over last year.

• Texas and Florida campground associations are in the best position recovering from COVID and moving into the spring and summer months according to the CAMP representative.

• Traffic to TexasCampground.com is also up 30%.

• Review of quarterly financials for Oct. Nov. Dec. showed income ahead of budget. Many parks are building and changing ownership in Texas. Campground dues have already exceeded projections.

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• The next TACO Board meeting is scheduled just before the TACO Meeting and Trade Show – September 13, 2021.

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Educational Impact Award from ARVC given to Kelly Jones

How is your winter revenue?

Do you earn money while the park is closed?

It’s easy - let guests book future stays online. If your park pauses reservations for winter or holidays, here are three reasons to activate online booking January 1st: 1. People still feel that camping is the safest travel option—an opinion that has even increased since May. According to KOA’s 2020 Special Report, 29% of all travelers plan to replace canceled trips with camping adventures a little closer to home.

2. More millennial families are camping for the first time, and a memory-making camping trip will be on a lotta New Year’s resolutions lists. Make sure your park is open online when spirits are high and they start researching.

3. This tech-savvy group is also most likely to take advantage of extended remote work and schooling to travel. Seeing your sites (and amenities like Wi-Fi) on the web will attract guests wanting to explore new places in their off hours.

Spruce up your online presence now to see big returns in 2021. Add site pictures and videos, update amenities listings, and consider an early booking promotion. User-friendly reservation systems like CampLife can earn you money while you sleep.~ Your friends at CampLife, CampLife.com

Kelly Jones, of Great Escapes RV Resorts, has been awarded the 2020 Herb Strauss Educational Impact Award from ARVC. This award recognizes someone who is currently or has previously been involved in the outdoor hospitality industry and has made a significant impact on all aspects of ARVC’s educational mission.

“Jones has been a constant presence at ARVC educational events, including the Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo and National School of RV Park and Campground Management. Her teachings and lessons reverberate throughout the industry, providing key insight for those new or experienced. She possesses an infectious attitude and humor that allows her pupils to gain the necessary information while also enjoying themselves. We are honored to have her involved with our events and truly couldn’t do it without her energy, care and effort,” said Paula Horwitz, Executive Director of Education and Events for ARVC. Kelly will also be a speaker at the next TACO Meeting & Trade Show in Conroe, Texas, September 14-15, 2021.+

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Educational Impact Award from ARVC given to Kelly Jones

How is your winter revenue?

Do you earn money while the park is closed?

It’s easy - let guests book future stays online. If your park pauses reservations for winter or holidays, here are three reasons to activate online booking January 1st: 1. People still feel that camping is the safest travel option—an opinion that has even increased since May. According to KOA’s 2020 Special Report, 29% of all travelers plan to replace canceled trips with camping adventures a little closer to home.

2. More millennial families are camping for the first time, and a memory-making camping trip will be on a lotta New Year’s resolutions lists. Make sure your park is open online when spirits are high and they start researching.

3. This tech-savvy group is also most likely to take advantage of extended remote work and schooling to travel. Seeing your sites (and amenities like Wi-Fi) on the web will attract guests wanting to explore new places in their off hours.

Spruce up your online presence now to see big returns in 2021. Add site pictures and videos, update amenities listings, and consider an early booking promotion. User-friendly reservation systems like CampLife can earn you money while you sleep.~ Your friends at CampLife, CampLife.com

Kelly Jones, of Great Escapes RV Resorts, has been awarded the 2020 Herb Strauss Educational Impact Award from ARVC. This award recognizes someone who is currently or has previously been involved in the outdoor hospitality industry and has made a significant impact on all aspects of ARVC’s educational mission.

“Jones has been a constant presence at ARVC educational events, including the Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo and National School of RV Park and Campground Management. Her teachings and lessons reverberate throughout the industry, providing key insight for those new or experienced. She possesses an infectious attitude and humor that allows her pupils to gain the necessary information while also enjoying themselves. We are honored to have her involved with our events and truly couldn’t do it without her energy, care and effort,” said Paula Horwitz, Executive Director of Education and Events for ARVC. Kelly will also be a speaker at the next TACO Meeting & Trade Show in Conroe, Texas, September 14-15, 2021.+

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www.AmerisBank.com BENEFITS ONE DENTAL BILL BRIDGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-881-3834 bill.medsuppplans@att.net . . . . . . Corpus Christi, TX The best dental benefit on the market — save on every visit, no maximums, no waiting periods, & access to great dentist memberships starting at $8.95/month.

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www.globalsatsolutions.net IT’S ALL ABOUT SATELLITES BARRY CONLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-951-1979 barry@itsallaboutsatellites.com . . Albuquerque, NM DIRECTV / Satellite TV / Satellite Systems

www.itsallaboutsatellites.com CAMPGROUND EQUIPMENT / STORE GOODS CAMCO GREG McCOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-543-3813 info@camco.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greensboro, NC Campground store display, freshwater, hardware, enviro-friendly cleaners. Sanitation products, sewer hoses, chemical tote tanks

www.www.camco.net FIRESIDE LODGE FURNITURE SARA PRIDGEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218-568-2432 sara@firesidelodgefurniture.com . Pequot Lakes, MN Rustic furniture made for your modern world.

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www.jamestownadvanced.com KANGAROO JUMPER INC. COURTNEY CHILDRESS . . . . . . . . . . 865-387-8706 courtney@kangaroojumper.com . . . . . Arlington, TX Helping make playgrounds more fun by delivering & installing the market’s leading Jumper product.

www.kangaroojumper.com KRAFTSMAN COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUNDS & WATER PARKS LAUREN QUINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-353-9599 info@kraftsmanplay.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring, TX Playgrounds, splash parks, shade, shelter, site amenities, & more!

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STAYLIST ANGELA HARNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-205-0210 info@staylist.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knoxville, TN

TACOMEMBERS.COM THE JUMP PAD DENNIS MACREADY . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-387-5667 thejumppad@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . Smyrna, TN The most popular jumping attraction! It’s fast, safe, & can be rolled up & stored.

www.thejumppad.com TRAVEL EASY DECKS, LLC KRISTINA ROWELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-267-1080 kristy@traveleasydecks.com . . . . . . . Van Alstyne, TX

Save valuable time and money in maintenance expense, add income to camp stores, and keep long and short-term guests happy and content with Travel Easy Decks. Portable decking system created

by RVers for RVers that makes campground owners happy.

www.traveleasydecks.com TRUMA CORP MELANIE GIBSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855-558-7862 info@trumacorp.com Upgrade your RV water heater to the Truma Aqua Go Instant water heater.

www.truma.net WILCOR INTERNATIONAL SUSAN CORRIGAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-346-2345 susanc@wilcor.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frankfort, NY Camping goods — outdoor wholesale supplier

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CONSULTING GORIN + COHEN CONSULTING GROUP LLC JAYNE COHEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-897-8836 info@gorincohenconsulting.com . . . . . Meredith, NH National consulting group specializing in RV park & campground development, investment & operations, land planning & design; feasibility studies, operational audits & more.

www.gorincohenconsulting.com HYTROPY PATRICK HARDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-914-7634 CustomerService@hytropy.com Disaster Preparedness

www.hytropy.com MATTHEWS CONSULTING WENDY MATTHEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-372-7777 wmatthewsbc@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . .Canton, TX Plan, design, pre-opening, marketing & start-up operations. A comprehensive fully integrated outdoor hospitality, park, recreational & resort firm.

www.matthewsbcg.com MOORE’S CAMPGROUND CONSULTING JOE MOORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-999-4108 moorescampgroundconsulting@gmail.com . . Mineola, TX Professional campground assessment

www.moorescampgroundconsulting.com OUTDOOR DESIGN GROUP MATT CORRION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-993-4811 info@odgdesign.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arvada, CO RV park & campground & use planning, design, financial analysis, marketing, start-up, & operations consulting.

We also do landscape, irrigation & signage design.

www.odgdesign.com ELECTRICAL B & B ELECTRICAL MATT LINNELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-391-3802 sales@bbelec.com . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keego Harbor, MI

Electrical supplies for RV parks

www.bbelec.com INFINITY POWER PARTNERS, LLC NICK ALTMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-559-0558 nick@infinitypowerpartners.com . . . . . .Houston, TX Electricity & natural gas procurement management solutions, risk management services & marketing insight through the development of client-specific strategies.

www.infinitypowerpartners.com PURE ENERGY CONSULTING SHANA HANCOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-265-8095 shana@consultpure.com . . . . . . . . . . . Chandler, TX Industry expert in electric and gas procurement assisting businesses to get the best possible electric and gas rates in all deregulated markets.

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TEXEN POWER COMPANY TOM STUBBLEFIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-989-7440 tstubblefield@texenpower.com . . . Georgetown, TX

Aggregator Agent for electric power / commercial electricity, save you up to 35%

www.texenpower.com UTILITY SUPPLY GROUP WADE ELLIOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-800-2811 wade@go-usg.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kingston, WA RV park utility products

www.go-usg.com YOUR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS MAGGIE LINNELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .855-644-2400 sales@yourelectricalsolutions.net . . . . Lake Orion, MI Electrical supplies for MH & RV parks

www.yourelectricalsolutions.net FRANCHISE SERVICES KOA LARRY BROWNFIELD . . . . . . . . . . .406-248-7444 ranchisesales@koa.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Billings, MT KOA Franchise Services -A marketing driven organization providing owners with onsite training and KOAU; designs support for technology and site upgrades to serve today’s public.

www.ownakoa.com FRONT OFFICE / ONLINE RESERVATIONS PROVIDER ASTRA MATT SMITHSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214-996-7216 matt.smithson@aspiraconnect.com . . . . . . Dallas, TX Software, online reservations

www.aspiraconnect.com/astra BONFIRE TORI HARRIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-616-9974 marketing@rvspotfinder.com . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas, TX www.letsbonfire.com Bonfire is a SIMPLE reservation management platform for campgrounds and RV Parks. Bonfire combines a simple-to-use reservation management platform, with a dedicated online booking page for each campground, and integrated payment processor options.

CAMPLIFE INC. TYLER DUFFY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316-648-1566 conventions@camplife.com . . . . . . .Mount Juliet, TN Creating reservation & park management software to help operators easily maximize their properties & provide superior guest experiences.

www.getcamplife.com CAMPGROUNDBOOKING.COM SEAN RICHARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-432-2267 sean@campgroundbooking.com . . . Montrose, CO Save time and boost occupancy through our campground management software and a powerful booking engine.

Automate emails and online bookings and get results.

www.campgroundbooking.com CAMPGROUND COMMANDER LLC MARY MOELLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-835-9571 mary@campgroundcommander.com . . Kearney, MO

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INSURANCE

ARK ASSURANCE JOHN HINSLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-509-2292 hinsley@arkassurance.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler, TX

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www.arkassurance.com LEAVITT RECREATION & HOSPITALITY INSURANCE MARVIN AGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-525-2060 marvin-aga@leavitt.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sturgis, SD Specialized Insurance for RV Parks, Campgrounds, & Resorts. #1 in the industry for over 40 years!

www.lrhinsurance.com MARSHALL & STERLING CAMPGROUND INSURANCE PROGRAM IRENE JONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-782-2926 ijones@marshallsterling.com . . . . . . . Monticello, NY Insurance broker with new, exclusive campground insurance carrier & industry leading safety resources

marshallsterling.com/specialties/campgrounds OUTDOOR INSURANCE SERVICES FRANK HURSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-497-5312 frankhursh@outdoorinsuranceservices.com . The Woodlands, TX

Management software for any business operating a reservation system to rent, lease or schedule a campground

RV Park Management provides owners with professional management services and systems designed to maximize RV park investments.

www.rvparkpm.com MISCELLANEOUS TEXAS HOME BASE MAIL FORWARDING SERVICES ELAINE PENNARTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . .940-766-2095 txhomebase@gmail.com . . . . . . . . .Wichita Falls, TX

Texas Home Base Mail Forwarding/Scanning Service has been providing quality mail forwarding & scanning services to our clients since 2002. If you have access to the internet anywhere in the world you have access to your mail with our scanning service.

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www.conestogawagonco.com LELAND’S CABINS CAROL STEVENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-587-6520 carol@lelandscabins.com . . . . . . . . . . Grandview, TX

www.phly.com ROWLEY INSURANCE KEN ROWLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-880-9397 ken@rowleyinsurance.com . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin, TX www.rowleyinsurance.com INTERNET MARKETING APP MY COMMUNITY JOE DUEMIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 636- 459-5161 joe@armstrongsoft.com Custom mobile app provider.

www.appmycommunity.com MARKETING BONFIRE HEATHER DUDLEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . .254-366-5025 heather@marketingbonfire.com. . .Lorena, TX 76655 Social media management & advertising, content writing, & customized marketing strategies to better engage your target audience & keep your park full.

www.marketingbonfire.com LAUNDRY BEST WASH INC. JAMES WEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-441-2465 james@bestwashinc.com Commercial laundry equipment, sales & service, designs & more

www.bestwashinc.com CLEC/COMMERCIAL & COIN LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT CO. MICHAEL HAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-888-0074 mikehand@clecco.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . Pasadena, TX

RV resort, RV park, campground management — 3rd party management consulting.

www.newbook.cloud RESNEXUS TRAVIS ORTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-218-2637 info@resnexus.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salem, UT

www.newportpacific.com RV PARK MANAGEMENT, LLC AUSTIN FAUGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-377-7745 contact@rvparkm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bulverde, TX

www.athensparkhomes.com CONESTOGA WAGON CO. JASON OLSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307-277-0525 jason@cwagons.com . . . . . . . . . . . .Bloomington, ID

www.outdoorinsuranceservices.com PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE LANCE GOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469-221-7932 lance.goff@phly.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plano, TX

www.software.campspot.com NEWBOOK TODD SABO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-855-3773 todd.sabo@newbook.cloud . . . . . . . . . . . Irvine, CA

All in one campground management platform

Management & development

Insurance for RV Parks, campgrounds, resorts, cabins, RVs, and travel trailers

Sales / service / parts for coin & card operated laundry equipment

Revenue maximizing reservations & campground management software

www.ivee.com NEWPORT PACIFIC CAPITAL COMPANY KARRI SEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-334-6426 karri.seeds@newportpacific.com . . . League City, TX

www.texashomebase.com PARK MODEL / GLAMPING ACCOMMODATIONS ATHENS/CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS KEVIN KAMIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-402-0215 kkamin@championhomes.com . . . . . .Mansfield, TX

campgroundcommander.com CAMPSPOT SOFTWARE GRIFFIN ENGEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616-226-5500 sales@campspot.com . . . . . . . . . . Grand Rapids, MI

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info@ivee.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, GA

Hospitality management

www.clecco.com

MANAGEMENT ADVANCED OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS KATHLEEN WALSH . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-579-9796 kwalsh@advanced-outdoor.biz . . . . . . .Matlacha, FL www.advanced-outdoor.biz HORIZON OUTDOORS HOSPITALITY SCOTT FOOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 529-9770 connect@horizonoutdoors.com . . . . Castle Rock, CO Full service management, financial management, and consulting for RV resorts, RV Parks, and campgrounds, since 2004

www.HorizonOutdoors.com IVEE GROUP LLC BEN BRICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-477-6804 Listing continued to next column

Manufacturer of park models & RVs

Luxury glamping wagons, a unique rental accommodation

Cabins, portable buildings, RV covers.

www.lelandscabins.com NOMADICS TIPI MAKERS TASHINA YOUNGSTROM . . . . . . . . 541-389-3980 nomadics@tipi.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bend, OR Native American Tepees as Glamping accommodations and community spaces

www.tipi.com PINNACLE PARK HOMES TERRI STEWART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-574-5159 terri@pinnacleparkhomes.com . . . . .Ochlocknee, GA Park model homes & cabins

www.pinnacleparkhomes.com PLATINUM COTTAGES PENNI FEIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-675-2525 pfeil@platinumparkhomes.com . . . . . . Malakoff, TX Park model manufacturer

www.platinumcottages.com ULRICH CABINS BRIAN POKRIFCSAK . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-401-1651 brian@ulrichcabins.com . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleburne, TX Park models, log cabins & homes

www.ulrichcabins.com PRINTING & PUBLISHING AGS GUEST GUIDES MICHAEL MOORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-518-1989 michael@texasadvertising.net . . . . . . . . Crowley, TX Guest guides, site maps & marketing

www.agspub.com SOUTHEAST PUBLICATIONS BRIAN MCGUINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-832-3292 brian@southeastpublications.com . . Deerfield Beach, FL Guest guides, printing & marketing

www.southeastpublications.com PROMOTION GOOD SAM CHRISTINE DISTL / DAWN WATANABE . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-685-6246 cdistl@goodsam.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oxnard, CA Travel guide, website, mobile app & social media marketing.

www.goodsam.com

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REAL ESTATE BACHMAN REAL ESTATE GROUP CHRIS BACHMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-508-2147 cb@bachmanreg.com . . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio, TX

RV parks and other commercial investment properties

www.bachmanrealestategroup.com BAEHRE REAL ESTATE LLC RUSSELL BAEHRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .830-896-5050 info@rvparksforsale.com . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerrville, TX RV park real estate

www.rvparksforsale.com KAPLAN BROKERAGE GROUP — MARCUS & MILLICHAP JESSE PINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-328-2074 jesse.pine@marcusmillichap.com . . . . . . .Denver, CO

National commercial real estate investment sales, financing & advisory services

www.kaplanbrokeragegroup.com YALE REALTY & CAPITAL ADVISORS DANA SMITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-323-5649 dana@yaleadvisors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami, FL Real Estate Brokerage - specializing in brokerage & financing nationwide for the RV & manufactured housing industry

www.yaleadvisors.com RV DEALER, REPAIR & SERVICE ATLAS MOBILE HOME & RV PARTS BILL THOMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-699-0276 bill@180039atlas.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston, TX

Wholesale supplier of mobile home & RV parts

www.180039atlas.com LAND ‘N’ SEA DISTRIBUTION SHAUNNA BATTLES . . . . . . . . . . . .800-432-7652 shaunna.battles@landnsea.com . . . . . .Mansfield, TX RV parts distributor

www.landnsea.net PPL MOTOR HOMES DIANA LEBLANC-LINK . . . . . . . . . . 713-988-5555 diana.l@pplmotorhomes.com . . . . . . . .Houston, TX RV consignment dealer

www.pplmotorhomes.com WEBSITE SERVICES INSIDER PERKS BRIAN SEARL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216-232-3132 brian@insiderperks.com . . . . . . . . . . . Cleveland, OH Internet & marketing

www.insiderperks.biz MOREPRO MARKETING INC SCOTT CHARTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602-396-4241 scott@morepro.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phoenix, AZ Ensuring RV park & campground success for over 16 years with website services, design, ADA services, hosting, & marketing. www.morepromarketing.com TXAD WEB DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN NEIL POWERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-518-1989 neil@texasadvertising.net . . . . . . . . . . . . Crowley, TX Website design, hosting, & marketing

www.txadweb.com WIRELESS INTERNET PROVIDER ACCESSPARKS TIM ROUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-353-0845 tim.rout@accessparks.com . . . . . . . . . San Diego, CA

13 years as end-to-end managed services provider (MSP), offering true broadband Wi-Fi to RV Parks nationwide. Every installation fiber optic fed with 0 installation charges. We guarantee quality with over 30 million happy campers served annually.

www.accessparks.com CC CONSULTING COLIN CASSELLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .866-884-2294 sales@cassellsconsulting.com . . . . . . League City, TX Wi-Fi/internet provider, security cameras, network security, help desk services, VoIP, controlled access & managed IT services.

www.cassellsconsulting.com TENGO INTERNET KIMBERLY CHUNG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-469-7660 kchung@tengointernet.com . . . . . . . . . . . Austin, TX

Wireless internet provider

www.tengointernet.com WIDEOPENWI-FI BRUCE LEVINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .844-507-4369 info@wideopenwi-fi.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plano, TX

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www.campgroundrefund.com FIRESIDE ACCOUNTING LINDSEY FOOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-816-8528 lindsey@firesideaccounting.com. . . . Castle Rock, CO A turn-key accounting solution, offering full bookkeeping services to campgrounds, RV parks, RV resorts & multi-park businesses

www.firesideaccounting.com FORTE RV BUSINESS SUPPORT TONY FORTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-577-4738 support@forterv.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin, TX Let us take care of the bookkeeping, marketing, & other administrative stuff so you can get back to the fun part of running your business.

www.forterv.com BANKING / FINANCE AMERIS BANK SBA & USDA LENDING BRUCE HURTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-384-2595 bruce.hurta@amerisbank.com . . . . . . . .Houston, TX SBA & USDA lending — Ameris Bank is one of the top-ranked SBA & USDA lenders in the country & is dedicated to helping small businesses grow.

www.AmerisBank.com BENEFITS ONE DENTAL BILL BRIDGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-881-3834 bill.medsuppplans@att.net . . . . . . Corpus Christi, TX The best dental benefit on the market — save on every visit, no maximums, no waiting periods, & access to great dentist memberships starting at $8.95/month.

TACO.1dental.group/memberEnrollment CABLE TV & SATELLITE SYSTEMS GLOBAL SATELLITE SOLUTIONS ROGER ODEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-422-8519 roger76017@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . .Mansfield, TX DirecTV, satellite, internet & surveillance cameras for RV parks, hotels & man camps

www.globalsatsolutions.net IT’S ALL ABOUT SATELLITES BARRY CONLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-951-1979 barry@itsallaboutsatellites.com . . Albuquerque, NM DIRECTV / Satellite TV / Satellite Systems

www.itsallaboutsatellites.com CAMPGROUND EQUIPMENT / STORE GOODS CAMCO GREG McCOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-543-3813 info@camco.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greensboro, NC Campground store display, freshwater, hardware, enviro-friendly cleaners. Sanitation products, sewer hoses, chemical tote tanks

www.www.camco.net FIRESIDE LODGE FURNITURE SARA PRIDGEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218-568-2432 sara@firesidelodgefurniture.com . Pequot Lakes, MN Rustic furniture made for your modern world.

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www.jamestownadvanced.com KANGAROO JUMPER INC. COURTNEY CHILDRESS . . . . . . . . . . 865-387-8706 courtney@kangaroojumper.com . . . . . Arlington, TX Helping make playgrounds more fun by delivering & installing the market’s leading Jumper product.

www.kangaroojumper.com KRAFTSMAN COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUNDS & WATER PARKS LAUREN QUINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-353-9599 info@kraftsmanplay.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring, TX Playgrounds, splash parks, shade, shelter, site amenities, & more!

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STAYLIST ANGELA HARNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-205-0210 info@staylist.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knoxville, TN

TACOMEMBERS.COM THE JUMP PAD DENNIS MACREADY . . . . . . . . . . . . 865-387-5667 thejumppad@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . Smyrna, TN The most popular jumping attraction! It’s fast, safe, & can be rolled up & stored.

www.thejumppad.com TRAVEL EASY DECKS, LLC KRISTINA ROWELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-267-1080 kristy@traveleasydecks.com . . . . . . . Van Alstyne, TX

Save valuable time and money in maintenance expense, add income to camp stores, and keep long and short-term guests happy and content with Travel Easy Decks. Portable decking system created

by RVers for RVers that makes campground owners happy.

www.traveleasydecks.com TRUMA CORP MELANIE GIBSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855-558-7862 info@trumacorp.com Upgrade your RV water heater to the Truma Aqua Go Instant water heater.

www.truma.net WILCOR INTERNATIONAL SUSAN CORRIGAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-346-2345 susanc@wilcor.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frankfort, NY Camping goods — outdoor wholesale supplier

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CONSULTING GORIN + COHEN CONSULTING GROUP LLC JAYNE COHEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-897-8836 info@gorincohenconsulting.com . . . . . Meredith, NH National consulting group specializing in RV park & campground development, investment & operations, land planning & design; feasibility studies, operational audits & more.

www.gorincohenconsulting.com HYTROPY PATRICK HARDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-914-7634 CustomerService@hytropy.com Disaster Preparedness

www.hytropy.com MATTHEWS CONSULTING WENDY MATTHEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-372-7777 wmatthewsbc@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . .Canton, TX Plan, design, pre-opening, marketing & start-up operations. A comprehensive fully integrated outdoor hospitality, park, recreational & resort firm.

www.matthewsbcg.com MOORE’S CAMPGROUND CONSULTING JOE MOORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-999-4108 moorescampgroundconsulting@gmail.com . . Mineola, TX Professional campground assessment

www.moorescampgroundconsulting.com OUTDOOR DESIGN GROUP MATT CORRION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-993-4811 info@odgdesign.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arvada, CO RV park & campground & use planning, design, financial analysis, marketing, start-up, & operations consulting.

We also do landscape, irrigation & signage design.

www.odgdesign.com ELECTRICAL B & B ELECTRICAL MATT LINNELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-391-3802 sales@bbelec.com . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keego Harbor, MI

Electrical supplies for RV parks

www.bbelec.com INFINITY POWER PARTNERS, LLC NICK ALTMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-559-0558 nick@infinitypowerpartners.com . . . . . .Houston, TX Electricity & natural gas procurement management solutions, risk management services & marketing insight through the development of client-specific strategies.

www.infinitypowerpartners.com PURE ENERGY CONSULTING SHANA HANCOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-265-8095 shana@consultpure.com . . . . . . . . . . . Chandler, TX Industry expert in electric and gas procurement assisting businesses to get the best possible electric and gas rates in all deregulated markets.

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TEXEN POWER COMPANY TOM STUBBLEFIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-989-7440 tstubblefield@texenpower.com . . . Georgetown, TX

Aggregator Agent for electric power / commercial electricity, save you up to 35%

www.texenpower.com UTILITY SUPPLY GROUP WADE ELLIOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-800-2811 wade@go-usg.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kingston, WA RV park utility products

www.go-usg.com YOUR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS MAGGIE LINNELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .855-644-2400 sales@yourelectricalsolutions.net . . . . Lake Orion, MI Electrical supplies for MH & RV parks

www.yourelectricalsolutions.net FRANCHISE SERVICES KOA LARRY BROWNFIELD . . . . . . . . . . .406-248-7444 ranchisesales@koa.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Billings, MT KOA Franchise Services -A marketing driven organization providing owners with onsite training and KOAU; designs support for technology and site upgrades to serve today’s public.

www.ownakoa.com FRONT OFFICE / ONLINE RESERVATIONS PROVIDER ASTRA MATT SMITHSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214-996-7216 matt.smithson@aspiraconnect.com . . . . . . Dallas, TX Software, online reservations

www.aspiraconnect.com/astra BONFIRE TORI HARRIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-616-9974 marketing@rvspotfinder.com . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas, TX www.letsbonfire.com Bonfire is a SIMPLE reservation management platform for campgrounds and RV Parks. Bonfire combines a simple-to-use reservation management platform, with a dedicated online booking page for each campground, and integrated payment processor options.

CAMPLIFE INC. TYLER DUFFY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316-648-1566 conventions@camplife.com . . . . . . .Mount Juliet, TN Creating reservation & park management software to help operators easily maximize their properties & provide superior guest experiences.

www.getcamplife.com CAMPGROUNDBOOKING.COM SEAN RICHARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-432-2267 sean@campgroundbooking.com . . . Montrose, CO Save time and boost occupancy through our campground management software and a powerful booking engine.

Automate emails and online bookings and get results.

www.campgroundbooking.com CAMPGROUND COMMANDER LLC MARY MOELLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-835-9571 mary@campgroundcommander.com . . Kearney, MO

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INSURANCE

ARK ASSURANCE JOHN HINSLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-509-2292 hinsley@arkassurance.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler, TX

RV Park Insurance

www.arkassurance.com LEAVITT RECREATION & HOSPITALITY INSURANCE MARVIN AGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-525-2060 marvin-aga@leavitt.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sturgis, SD Specialized Insurance for RV Parks, Campgrounds, & Resorts. #1 in the industry for over 40 years!

www.lrhinsurance.com MARSHALL & STERLING CAMPGROUND INSURANCE PROGRAM IRENE JONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-782-2926 ijones@marshallsterling.com . . . . . . . Monticello, NY Insurance broker with new, exclusive campground insurance carrier & industry leading safety resources

marshallsterling.com/specialties/campgrounds OUTDOOR INSURANCE SERVICES FRANK HURSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-497-5312 frankhursh@outdoorinsuranceservices.com . The Woodlands, TX

Management software for any business operating a reservation system to rent, lease or schedule a campground

RV Park Management provides owners with professional management services and systems designed to maximize RV park investments.

www.rvparkpm.com MISCELLANEOUS TEXAS HOME BASE MAIL FORWARDING SERVICES ELAINE PENNARTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . .940-766-2095 txhomebase@gmail.com . . . . . . . . .Wichita Falls, TX

Texas Home Base Mail Forwarding/Scanning Service has been providing quality mail forwarding & scanning services to our clients since 2002. If you have access to the internet anywhere in the world you have access to your mail with our scanning service.

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www.conestogawagonco.com LELAND’S CABINS CAROL STEVENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-587-6520 carol@lelandscabins.com . . . . . . . . . . Grandview, TX

www.phly.com ROWLEY INSURANCE KEN ROWLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-880-9397 ken@rowleyinsurance.com . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin, TX www.rowleyinsurance.com INTERNET MARKETING APP MY COMMUNITY JOE DUEMIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 636- 459-5161 joe@armstrongsoft.com Custom mobile app provider.

www.appmycommunity.com MARKETING BONFIRE HEATHER DUDLEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . .254-366-5025 heather@marketingbonfire.com. . .Lorena, TX 76655 Social media management & advertising, content writing, & customized marketing strategies to better engage your target audience & keep your park full.

www.marketingbonfire.com LAUNDRY BEST WASH INC. JAMES WEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-441-2465 james@bestwashinc.com Commercial laundry equipment, sales & service, designs & more

www.bestwashinc.com CLEC/COMMERCIAL & COIN LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT CO. MICHAEL HAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-888-0074 mikehand@clecco.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . Pasadena, TX

RV resort, RV park, campground management — 3rd party management consulting.

www.newbook.cloud RESNEXUS TRAVIS ORTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-218-2637 info@resnexus.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salem, UT

www.newportpacific.com RV PARK MANAGEMENT, LLC AUSTIN FAUGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-377-7745 contact@rvparkm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bulverde, TX

www.athensparkhomes.com CONESTOGA WAGON CO. JASON OLSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307-277-0525 jason@cwagons.com . . . . . . . . . . . .Bloomington, ID

www.outdoorinsuranceservices.com PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE LANCE GOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469-221-7932 lance.goff@phly.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plano, TX

www.software.campspot.com NEWBOOK TODD SABO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-855-3773 todd.sabo@newbook.cloud . . . . . . . . . . . Irvine, CA

All in one campground management platform

Management & development

Insurance for RV Parks, campgrounds, resorts, cabins, RVs, and travel trailers

Sales / service / parts for coin & card operated laundry equipment

Revenue maximizing reservations & campground management software

www.ivee.com NEWPORT PACIFIC CAPITAL COMPANY KARRI SEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-334-6426 karri.seeds@newportpacific.com . . . League City, TX

www.texashomebase.com PARK MODEL / GLAMPING ACCOMMODATIONS ATHENS/CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS KEVIN KAMIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-402-0215 kkamin@championhomes.com . . . . . .Mansfield, TX

campgroundcommander.com CAMPSPOT SOFTWARE GRIFFIN ENGEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616-226-5500 sales@campspot.com . . . . . . . . . . Grand Rapids, MI

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info@ivee.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, GA

Hospitality management

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MANAGEMENT ADVANCED OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS KATHLEEN WALSH . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-579-9796 kwalsh@advanced-outdoor.biz . . . . . . .Matlacha, FL www.advanced-outdoor.biz HORIZON OUTDOORS HOSPITALITY SCOTT FOOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (303) 529-9770 connect@horizonoutdoors.com . . . . Castle Rock, CO Full service management, financial management, and consulting for RV resorts, RV Parks, and campgrounds, since 2004

www.HorizonOutdoors.com IVEE GROUP LLC BEN BRICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-477-6804 Listing continued to next column

Manufacturer of park models & RVs

Luxury glamping wagons, a unique rental accommodation

Cabins, portable buildings, RV covers.

www.lelandscabins.com NOMADICS TIPI MAKERS TASHINA YOUNGSTROM . . . . . . . . 541-389-3980 nomadics@tipi.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bend, OR Native American Tepees as Glamping accommodations and community spaces

www.tipi.com PINNACLE PARK HOMES TERRI STEWART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-574-5159 terri@pinnacleparkhomes.com . . . . .Ochlocknee, GA Park model homes & cabins

www.pinnacleparkhomes.com PLATINUM COTTAGES PENNI FEIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-675-2525 pfeil@platinumparkhomes.com . . . . . . Malakoff, TX Park model manufacturer

www.platinumcottages.com ULRICH CABINS BRIAN POKRIFCSAK . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-401-1651 brian@ulrichcabins.com . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleburne, TX Park models, log cabins & homes

www.ulrichcabins.com PRINTING & PUBLISHING AGS GUEST GUIDES MICHAEL MOORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-518-1989 michael@texasadvertising.net . . . . . . . . Crowley, TX Guest guides, site maps & marketing

www.agspub.com SOUTHEAST PUBLICATIONS BRIAN MCGUINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-832-3292 brian@southeastpublications.com . . Deerfield Beach, FL Guest guides, printing & marketing

www.southeastpublications.com PROMOTION GOOD SAM CHRISTINE DISTL / DAWN WATANABE . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-685-6246 cdistl@goodsam.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oxnard, CA Travel guide, website, mobile app & social media marketing.

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REAL ESTATE BACHMAN REAL ESTATE GROUP CHRIS BACHMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-508-2147 cb@bachmanreg.com . . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio, TX

RV parks and other commercial investment properties

www.bachmanrealestategroup.com BAEHRE REAL ESTATE LLC RUSSELL BAEHRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .830-896-5050 info@rvparksforsale.com . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerrville, TX RV park real estate

www.rvparksforsale.com KAPLAN BROKERAGE GROUP — MARCUS & MILLICHAP JESSE PINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-328-2074 jesse.pine@marcusmillichap.com . . . . . . .Denver, CO

National commercial real estate investment sales, financing & advisory services

www.kaplanbrokeragegroup.com YALE REALTY & CAPITAL ADVISORS DANA SMITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-323-5649 dana@yaleadvisors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami, FL Real Estate Brokerage - specializing in brokerage & financing nationwide for the RV & manufactured housing industry

www.yaleadvisors.com RV DEALER, REPAIR & SERVICE ATLAS MOBILE HOME & RV PARTS BILL THOMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-699-0276 bill@180039atlas.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston, TX

Wholesale supplier of mobile home & RV parts

www.180039atlas.com LAND ‘N’ SEA DISTRIBUTION SHAUNNA BATTLES . . . . . . . . . . . .800-432-7652 shaunna.battles@landnsea.com . . . . . .Mansfield, TX RV parts distributor

www.landnsea.net PPL MOTOR HOMES DIANA LEBLANC-LINK . . . . . . . . . . 713-988-5555 diana.l@pplmotorhomes.com . . . . . . . .Houston, TX RV consignment dealer

www.pplmotorhomes.com WEBSITE SERVICES INSIDER PERKS BRIAN SEARL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216-232-3132 brian@insiderperks.com . . . . . . . . . . . Cleveland, OH Internet & marketing

www.insiderperks.biz MOREPRO MARKETING INC SCOTT CHARTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602-396-4241 scott@morepro.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phoenix, AZ Ensuring RV park & campground success for over 16 years with website services, design, ADA services, hosting, & marketing. www.morepromarketing.com TXAD WEB DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN NEIL POWERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-518-1989 neil@texasadvertising.net . . . . . . . . . . . . Crowley, TX Website design, hosting, & marketing

www.txadweb.com WIRELESS INTERNET PROVIDER ACCESSPARKS TIM ROUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-353-0845 tim.rout@accessparks.com . . . . . . . . . San Diego, CA

13 years as end-to-end managed services provider (MSP), offering true broadband Wi-Fi to RV Parks nationwide. Every installation fiber optic fed with 0 installation charges. We guarantee quality with over 30 million happy campers served annually.

www.accessparks.com CC CONSULTING COLIN CASSELLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .866-884-2294 sales@cassellsconsulting.com . . . . . . League City, TX Wi-Fi/internet provider, security cameras, network security, help desk services, VoIP, controlled access & managed IT services.

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Wireless internet provider

www.tengointernet.com WIDEOPENWI-FI BRUCE LEVINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .844-507-4369 info@wideopenwi-fi.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plano, TX

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NEW TRADE MEMBERS APP MY COMMUNITY - Joe Duemig . . . . . . . . . . . . . (636) 459-5161 60 Fourfield Dr • Troy, MO 63379 www.appmycommunity.com www.appmycommunity.com joe@armstrongsoft.com Custom mobile app provider

HORIZON OUTDOOR HOSPITALITY - Scott Foos. . . . . .(303) 529-9770 200 S Wilcox St #188 • Castle Rock, CO 80104 HorizonOutdoors.com connect@horizonoutdoors.com Full service management, financial management, and consulting for RV resorts, RV parks, and campgrounds, since 2004

BACHMAN REAL ESTATE GROUP - Chris Bachman . . . .(210) 508-2147 22205 Park Summit Cv • San Antonio, TX 78258 bachmanrealesategroup.com cb@bachmanreg.com RV parks and other commercial investment properties

HYTROPY - Patrick Hardy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 914-7634 PO Box 13498 Sacramento, CA 95813 hytropy.com CustomerService@hytropy.com Disaster Preparedness

BONFIRE - Tori Harris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(847) 616-9974 620 Exposition Ave. • Dallas, TX 75226 www.letsbonfire.com marketing@rvspotfinder.com Bonfire is a SIMPLE reservation management platform for campgrounds and RV Parks. Bonfire combines a simple-to-use reservation management platform, with a dedicated online booking page for each campground, and integrated payment processor options.

NOMADICS TIPI MAKERS - Tashina Youngstrom . . . . . .(541) 389-3980 17671 Snow Creek Rd • Bend, OR 97703 tipi.com nomadics@tipi.com Native American Tipis as Glamping accommodations and community spaces

CAMPGROUND COMMANDER LLC - Mary Moeller. . . .(816) 835-9571 PO Box 1003 • Kearney, MO 64060 campgroundcommander.com Keep it simple! Fill your campground with Campground Commander online reservation software designed and created specifically for RV Parks your size. Family owned and managed, our software helps to assure your campground stays full and running smoothly!

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OUTDOOR INSURANCE SERVICES - Frank Hursh. . . . . .(832) 497-5312 8111 Ashlane Way Ste 205 • The Woodlands, TX 77382 outdoorinsuranceservices.com frankhursh@outdoorinsuranceservices.com Insurance for RV Parks, campgrounds, resorts, cabins, RVs, and travel trailers

CAMPGROUNDBOOKING.COM - Sean Richards . . . . . .(970) 432-0226 210 S. Main St. • Montrose, CO 81401 campgroundbooking.com info@campgroundbooking.com Online reservation software designed for campgrounds.

TRAVEL EASY DECKS, LLC. - Kristina Rowell . . . . . . . . .(903) 267-1080 424 Preakness Place Rd • Van Alstyne, TX 75495 www.traveleasydecks.com kristy@traveleasydecks.com Save valuable time & money in maintenance expenses, add income to camp stores, and keep long & short term guests happy & content with Travel Easy Decks. Portable decking system created by RVers for RVers that makes campground owners happy.

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TRUMA CORP - Melanie Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(855) 558-7862 2800 Harman Dr, Elkhart, IN 46514 www.truma.net info@trumacorp.com Upgrade your RV water heater to the Truma Aqua Go Instant water heater.

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WOODLAND CREEK RV PARK 19267 HWY 69 S TYLER, TX 75703

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Legislative REPORT TACO

February, 2021

Don’t be caught napping.

DEMAND IS HIGH… ORDER NOW!

The 87th Texas Legislature began its 140-day session on January 12, 2021 in a time like no other.

With the COVID issue still at the front of everyone’s mind the agenda and operations of the Texas Legislature have become quite different than any other time.

There is a new Speaker of the House. Rep. Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, who was overwhelmingly elected by the 150 members of the Texas House on January 12, 2021. Speaker Phelan is in his 4th term of office and it is expected that his past legislative experience and his personal business success will prove an exceptional guide for members of the House to follow.

The Texas Senate changed very slightly in his makeup. There is one additional Democrat elected that changed the balance to an 18 Republican to 13 Democrat spread. While this seems somewhat innocuous it was a change that made the Senate rules change. During the debate on Senate rules, the Texas Senate approved a fundamental alteration of its rules, diminishing the minority party’s ability to block legislation before it can be considered on the floor. On a party line vote of 18 Rs – 13Ds, Senators approved a measure to lower the 3/5ths vote threshold of support that legislation needs to become eligible for floor consideration, in favor of a 5/9ths support standard. As a practical matter, a bill needed 19 votes (3/5ths) and now only needs 18 votes (5/9ths). That is significant for Republicans who want to push more of their conservative legislative agenda.

COVID is making things interesting at the State Capitol. For now, it is not mandatory that a member of the public take a COVID test before entering the State Capitol. However, there is a military-style tent at the north side of the State Capitol (the only entrance to the building at this time) where a person can receive a free COVID rapid test and, if negative, can receive a color coded sticker on the top of the hand to signify you are negative of COVID. This then demonstrates to legislative offices that you are not affected by the virus and are safe to conduct business and have conversations. However, each individual legislative office can have its own protocol. Regardless of a visitor’s negative COVID test, each office can decide how or if they want to conduct business with the public. Some offices are having one-on-one or group meetings either in the office or in the hallways. Others are not allowing persons within the legislative offices and prefer a conference call or zoom call. Some offices require masks, others do not. However, wearing a mask is “encouraged” but not mandated to wear within the State Capitol.

This makes for some challenges to carry out the state’s business, but so far there have not been too many problems with this practice.

It is the hope of all that as time goes on, people will continue to wear masks...as well as receive a vaccination. These actions will cause COVID infections to flatten out and one day cause fewer cases of severe disease.

TACO legislation is at the forefront of TACO legislative activities. At this point, legislators are still filing legislation. TACO is monitoring 13 bills (and counting).

Many of the bills deal with broad business legislation such as paid sick leave; minimum wage increases; unemployment claims; non-discriminatory ordinances. There are broad travel-related bills WINTER 2021

such as sustaining the funding for the travel promotion marketing program in the Governor’s office; full summer school calendar and HOT fund use.

More specifically, TACO is worked directly with Rep. John Cyrier, R- Bastrop, on a top priority bill that directly affect operations of an RV Park. HB 1478 was filed on January 29, 2021 and provides liability protection to RV Parks and campgrounds.

This bill, will put into law much-needed liability protections for the park owner in the Texas statute.

In addition, TACO is working with three legislators, Senator Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, Rep. Cecil Bell, R-Montgomery and Rep. James White, R-Woodville on 2 bills that would put limits on increases in the appraised value of a commercial real property or ad valorem tax purposes (HB 528 and HB 1053, respectively).

There is a bill that is anticipated to be filed that will clarify in statute the methodology by which water supply corporations bill for nonsubmetered master-metered utility service. The bill will require water supply corporations and utilities to bill RV parks at the same rates that they bill other commercial businesses.

Because of the COVID issue and the near shutdown of many businesses in Texas, some legislators are filing bills that would provide some kind of relief for businesses adversely affected by the economic shutdown.

For example, SB 372 by Sen. Hancock, R-Richland Hills, will ensure those businesses that received PPP loans will be able to deduct those revenues from their federal income tax. Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Ft. Worth filed the House companion bill.

Sen. Hancock is also expected to file legislation that will provide legal protections for businesses when it comes to liability for someone who contracted COVID-19.

Sen. Paxton has filed legislation that would provide a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses, i.e., those that have fewer than 100 employees, which are required to close by a qualifying official order, and would not be capable of engaging in normal business activity during the period the business is required to be closed. This has to do with situations like COVID or a disaster scenario whereby the state would require a small business to shut down.

Lastly, despite the slowdown in the Texas economy, the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Glenn Hegar, prognosticated last summer that the Texas state budget would have a deficit of approximately $5 billion. This was due to slowdowns and shutdowns in businesses due to COVID and the drop in oil prices.

However, his recent report noted that the state budget deficit will only be approximately $1 billion. This surprise was due to unexpected increase in sales and use taxes, especially online sales tax collections and a slight uptick in oil prices.

The filed state budget means that there will be less of a need to seek to raise taxes, but that need still remains to be seen as the months go by. + 12

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Your Pre-Season Emergency Plan “To Do” List

by: Patrick Hardy, CEO Hytropy

It’s time! As hopefully, summer season approaches, your property should prioritize reviewing your emergency plan completely. This is not only because of the upcoming 2021 Hurricane Season, but because a general state of readiness is essential for any kind of disaster. Here is what you should be doing between now and June 1st.

• May 1 – Inspect your Emergency Equipment. This is more than just taking it out and wiping the dust off. All equipment should be properly turned on, tested, and put under real conditions. Disaster First aid kits (not the ones you use regularly) need to have all supply expiration dates reviewed, and all disaster food and water should be inspected and replaced.

• April 1 – Review your Emergency Response Plan.

If you don’t have one, get one! Make sure your plan has updated COVID-19 protocols, as well as revised names and phone numbers for staff. Your disaster plan is more than just a “Hurricane Plan” and a COVID list. You should have an Emergency Response Plan covering the 5 major disaster scenarios, as well as evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown. It needs to also address crisis communication, utilities, activity areas and recovery of critical business processes.

• May 20 – Train and drill the staff! Now is the time just before your season starts to train your staff members in the plan and the equipment. The training should run at least 120 minutes and cover all the topics in your plan sufficiently. Then run a disaster exercise that challenges the group and gives adequate feedback on your plan. PS – A Fire Drill isn’t going to cover it.

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Legislative REPORT TACO

February, 2021

Don’t be caught napping.

DEMAND IS HIGH… ORDER NOW!

The 87th Texas Legislature began its 140-day session on January 12, 2021 in a time like no other.

With the COVID issue still at the front of everyone’s mind the agenda and operations of the Texas Legislature have become quite different than any other time.

There is a new Speaker of the House. Rep. Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, who was overwhelmingly elected by the 150 members of the Texas House on January 12, 2021. Speaker Phelan is in his 4th term of office and it is expected that his past legislative experience and his personal business success will prove an exceptional guide for members of the House to follow.

The Texas Senate changed very slightly in his makeup. There is one additional Democrat elected that changed the balance to an 18 Republican to 13 Democrat spread. While this seems somewhat innocuous it was a change that made the Senate rules change. During the debate on Senate rules, the Texas Senate approved a fundamental alteration of its rules, diminishing the minority party’s ability to block legislation before it can be considered on the floor. On a party line vote of 18 Rs – 13Ds, Senators approved a measure to lower the 3/5ths vote threshold of support that legislation needs to become eligible for floor consideration, in favor of a 5/9ths support standard. As a practical matter, a bill needed 19 votes (3/5ths) and now only needs 18 votes (5/9ths). That is significant for Republicans who want to push more of their conservative legislative agenda.

COVID is making things interesting at the State Capitol. For now, it is not mandatory that a member of the public take a COVID test before entering the State Capitol. However, there is a military-style tent at the north side of the State Capitol (the only entrance to the building at this time) where a person can receive a free COVID rapid test and, if negative, can receive a color coded sticker on the top of the hand to signify you are negative of COVID. This then demonstrates to legislative offices that you are not affected by the virus and are safe to conduct business and have conversations. However, each individual legislative office can have its own protocol. Regardless of a visitor’s negative COVID test, each office can decide how or if they want to conduct business with the public. Some offices are having one-on-one or group meetings either in the office or in the hallways. Others are not allowing persons within the legislative offices and prefer a conference call or zoom call. Some offices require masks, others do not. However, wearing a mask is “encouraged” but not mandated to wear within the State Capitol.

This makes for some challenges to carry out the state’s business, but so far there have not been too many problems with this practice.

It is the hope of all that as time goes on, people will continue to wear masks...as well as receive a vaccination. These actions will cause COVID infections to flatten out and one day cause fewer cases of severe disease.

TACO legislation is at the forefront of TACO legislative activities. At this point, legislators are still filing legislation. TACO is monitoring 13 bills (and counting).

Many of the bills deal with broad business legislation such as paid sick leave; minimum wage increases; unemployment claims; non-discriminatory ordinances. There are broad travel-related bills WINTER 2021

such as sustaining the funding for the travel promotion marketing program in the Governor’s office; full summer school calendar and HOT fund use.

More specifically, TACO is worked directly with Rep. John Cyrier, R- Bastrop, on a top priority bill that directly affect operations of an RV Park. HB 1478 was filed on January 29, 2021 and provides liability protection to RV Parks and campgrounds.

This bill, will put into law much-needed liability protections for the park owner in the Texas statute.

In addition, TACO is working with three legislators, Senator Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, Rep. Cecil Bell, R-Montgomery and Rep. James White, R-Woodville on 2 bills that would put limits on increases in the appraised value of a commercial real property or ad valorem tax purposes (HB 528 and HB 1053, respectively).

There is a bill that is anticipated to be filed that will clarify in statute the methodology by which water supply corporations bill for nonsubmetered master-metered utility service. The bill will require water supply corporations and utilities to bill RV parks at the same rates that they bill other commercial businesses.

Because of the COVID issue and the near shutdown of many businesses in Texas, some legislators are filing bills that would provide some kind of relief for businesses adversely affected by the economic shutdown.

For example, SB 372 by Sen. Hancock, R-Richland Hills, will ensure those businesses that received PPP loans will be able to deduct those revenues from their federal income tax. Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Ft. Worth filed the House companion bill.

Sen. Hancock is also expected to file legislation that will provide legal protections for businesses when it comes to liability for someone who contracted COVID-19.

Sen. Paxton has filed legislation that would provide a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses, i.e., those that have fewer than 100 employees, which are required to close by a qualifying official order, and would not be capable of engaging in normal business activity during the period the business is required to be closed. This has to do with situations like COVID or a disaster scenario whereby the state would require a small business to shut down.

Lastly, despite the slowdown in the Texas economy, the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Glenn Hegar, prognosticated last summer that the Texas state budget would have a deficit of approximately $5 billion. This was due to slowdowns and shutdowns in businesses due to COVID and the drop in oil prices.

However, his recent report noted that the state budget deficit will only be approximately $1 billion. This surprise was due to unexpected increase in sales and use taxes, especially online sales tax collections and a slight uptick in oil prices.

The filed state budget means that there will be less of a need to seek to raise taxes, but that need still remains to be seen as the months go by. + 12

TACOMEMBERS.COM

A shortage of some parts & pedestals is causing shipment delays. Don’t wait and be disappointed!

Pedestals • Surface Boxes • Conversion Kits • Lighting Power Distribution Equipment • Electric Meters • Water Meters Wire • Accessories • Replacement Parts Proudly distributing many products made in the U.S.A.

Your Electrical Solutions Maggie Linnell | Owner & Founder | 28 years of Personal Industry Experience

YourElectricalSolutions.net | sales@YourElectricalSolutions.net | Toll free 855.644.2400

Your Pre-Season Emergency Plan “To Do” List

by: Patrick Hardy, CEO Hytropy

It’s time! As hopefully, summer season approaches, your property should prioritize reviewing your emergency plan completely. This is not only because of the upcoming 2021 Hurricane Season, but because a general state of readiness is essential for any kind of disaster. Here is what you should be doing between now and June 1st.

• May 1 – Inspect your Emergency Equipment. This is more than just taking it out and wiping the dust off. All equipment should be properly turned on, tested, and put under real conditions. Disaster First aid kits (not the ones you use regularly) need to have all supply expiration dates reviewed, and all disaster food and water should be inspected and replaced.

• April 1 – Review your Emergency Response Plan.

If you don’t have one, get one! Make sure your plan has updated COVID-19 protocols, as well as revised names and phone numbers for staff. Your disaster plan is more than just a “Hurricane Plan” and a COVID list. You should have an Emergency Response Plan covering the 5 major disaster scenarios, as well as evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown. It needs to also address crisis communication, utilities, activity areas and recovery of critical business processes.

• May 20 – Train and drill the staff! Now is the time just before your season starts to train your staff members in the plan and the equipment. The training should run at least 120 minutes and cover all the topics in your plan sufficiently. Then run a disaster exercise that challenges the group and gives adequate feedback on your plan. PS – A Fire Drill isn’t going to cover it.

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And lastly, don’t forget: There are resources out there to help you. You don’t have to do it alone! ~ hytropy.com 13

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The SBA 7(a) federal loan program is available nationwide for financing RV parks and campgrounds. These loans have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than conventional bank loans. SBA small business loans are available up to $5 million per borrower. Loan proceeds may be used for: • Business acquisition • Business expansion • Partner buyout • Business startup (including new construction) • Refinance of existing business debt for better repayment terms RV parks with mostly long-term guests or permanent residents are considered residential developments rather than small businesses, and they are not eligible for SBA financing. An RV park/campground must derive most of its revenues from transient guests, with stays under 30 days, to be eligible for SBA financing. + For more information, contact: Bruce Hurta - Ameris Bank • 281/384-2595 • Bruce.Hurta@gmail.com

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Determining which software will work best for your size campground can be daunting! Reservation software products provide many of the same features: check in and out dates; camper size; number of vehicles, adults, children, and pets; ability for campers to choose a site through the software, and pay via credit card, assuring money is “in the bank” at the time the reservation is completed online.

There are some definite differences in software built for large and corporate resort campgrounds in comparison to reservation software created specifically for smaller campgrounds under 175 sites. Resort, corporate and larger campgrounds require features for managing a larger number of office employees, maintenance and Mary Moeller outside workers, and reports for electrical, water and other forms of billing, Campground Commander to name a few. mary@campgroundcommander.com Smaller campgrounds benefit more from software they can operate 816-835-9571 from the office, field, at home or while they are traveling. Their software must save them time in managing their campground while providing only those reports they need for their size campground. Smaller family and privately owned campground don’t benefit from extra reports they will never use. Save your campground money and time by choosing reservation software created for your size campground. + WINTER 2021

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The SBA 7(a) federal loan program is available nationwide for financing RV parks and campgrounds. These loans have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than conventional bank loans. SBA small business loans are available up to $5 million per borrower. Loan proceeds may be used for: • Business acquisition • Business expansion • Partner buyout • Business startup (including new construction) • Refinance of existing business debt for better repayment terms RV parks with mostly long-term guests or permanent residents are considered residential developments rather than small businesses, and they are not eligible for SBA financing. An RV park/campground must derive most of its revenues from transient guests, with stays under 30 days, to be eligible for SBA financing. + For more information, contact: Bruce Hurta - Ameris Bank • 281/384-2595 • Bruce.Hurta@gmail.com

DID YOU KNOW?

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r e t n e C o p x E & n io t n Lone Star Convert Rd. • Conroe, TX 9055 Airpo

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02 2 , 5 1 & 4 1 r e b Septem

NEW !

DATE

Exciting

NEW Venue!

Reservation Software – The Best Choice For Your Size Campground According to the 2020 North American Camping Report, over half of all campers in 2020 were first-time campers of the millennial generation. Capturing this new generation of campers has become more critical than ever, so providing up-to-date reservation tools this generation expects is imperative to getting them into your campground.

Determining which software will work best for your size campground can be daunting! Reservation software products provide many of the same features: check in and out dates; camper size; number of vehicles, adults, children, and pets; ability for campers to choose a site through the software, and pay via credit card, assuring money is “in the bank” at the time the reservation is completed online.

There are some definite differences in software built for large and corporate resort campgrounds in comparison to reservation software created specifically for smaller campgrounds under 175 sites. Resort, corporate and larger campgrounds require features for managing a larger number of office employees, maintenance and Mary Moeller outside workers, and reports for electrical, water and other forms of billing, Campground Commander to name a few. mary@campgroundcommander.com Smaller campgrounds benefit more from software they can operate 816-835-9571 from the office, field, at home or while they are traveling. Their software must save them time in managing their campground while providing only those reports they need for their size campground. Smaller family and privately owned campground don’t benefit from extra reports they will never use. Save your campground money and time by choosing reservation software created for your size campground. + WINTER 2021

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