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RVDA of Alberta Monthly E
RVDA of Alberta Monthly E-Newsletter
10561-172 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1P1 www.rvda-alberta.org 780-455-8562
February 2016 RVDA of Alberta E-Newsletter
Please enjoy this edition of the RVDA of Alberta’s Monthly E-Newsletter. If you have any
questions or concerns, please reply to Carrie Nelson or call 780-455-8562.
The RVDA of Alberta is on Facebook and Twitter so please feel free follow us on Facebook
and tweet events and pictures as we will retweet to support our members.
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In this Edition:
1) Update on Industry Events
a) 47th Annual Calgary RV EXPO & Sale at the BMO Centre
b) 36th Edmonton RV EXPO & Sale at the Edmonton EXPO Centre
2) Upcoming Education Training
a) SAIT Apprenticeship Training Schedule
b) Spader Training
c) Lippert Training
d) Dometic Two-Day Training
e) RV Learning Weekend
3) Association Information
a) Federated Insurance Article “Is Your Company Car Ready for the Winter”
Update on Industry Events:
47th Annual Calgary RV EXPO & Sale - January 28th – 31st, 2016:
The 47th Annual Calgary RV EXPO & Sale at the BMO Centre in Calgary, AB was a great
success! Even with the down turn in our economy, attendance was up and units sold. The
RVDA of Alberta gave away a $100.00 Safeway gift card daily and a $2,000.00 gift card for
Safeway at the end of the RV show. Two tickets for the Calgary Flames game against the
New York Islanders was given away courtesy of The Calgary Stampede, a prize basket from
Alberta Parks and a 6 night/7 day stay at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park courtesy of
Alberta Environment and Parks was up for grabs! Lots of other prizes from other exhibitors
were given away during the 4 days.
The Calgary RV Show bulk booth displays winners this year were as follows - First Place:
Rangeland RV & Trailer Sales, Second Place: Woody’s RV World and Third Place: Fraserway
RV…congrats to all!
First Place Winner for Bulk Display at the Calgary RV Show: Rangeland RV & Trailer Sales
Second Place Winner for Bulk Display at the Calgary RV Show: Woody’s RV World
Third Place Winners for Bulk Display at the Calgary RV Show: Fraserway RV
36th Annual Edmonton RV EXPO & Sale– February 11th – 14th, 2016:
The 36th Annual Edmonton RV EXPO & Sale at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Edmonton, AB
was also a great success! The RVDA of Alberta once again gave away a $100.00 Safeway gift
card daily and a $2,000.00 gift card for Safeway at the end of the RV show. Two gold
concert tickets were given away courtesy of the Edmonton EXPO Centre, a prize basket
from Alberta Parks and a 6 night/7 day stay at Cold Lake Provincial Park courtesy of
Alberta Environment and Parks was up for grabs! Lots of other prizes from other exhibitors
were given away during the 4 days.
The Edmonton RV Show bulk booth displays winners this year were as follows - First Place:
All Star RV, Second Place: Arrkann Trailer & RV and Third Place: Roadmaster RV…congrats
to all!
First Place Winner for Bulk Display at the Edmonton RV Show: All Star RV
Second Place Winner for Bulk Display at the Edmonton RV Show: Arrkann Trailer & RV
Third Place Winner for Bulk Display at the Edmonton RV Show: Roadmaster RV
For more pictures and information regarding the RV Shows, please click the Calgary Facebook
page/Edmonton Facebook page links.
Upcoming Education Training:
SAIT Apprenticeship Training Schedule:
For the SAIT 2015-2016 Recreation Vehicle Services Technician Apprentice Training
Schedule please click on the link: www.sait.ca Period One starts on February 29, 2016 and
there are spaces left; click here for the Enrollment Form.
Spader Training - Total Management 2-March 7th-10th, 2016:
Total Management 2 will be held in Calgary, AB at the Clarion Hotel. To register please click
on the link: www.spader.com.
Lippert Training-April 4th & 5th and April 6th & 7th, 2016:
Lippert Training Sessions still has spots available and will be held at the following hotel
locations. Registration fee is $30.00 plus GST per technician. Refreshments and lunch is
included in the cost. Please click here to register. If you have any questions please feel free
to contact Carrie at (780) 455-8562 or carrie@rvda-alberta.org.
April 4th & 5th Sessions / Calgary, AB
Clarion Hotel, 2120-16 Avenue NE
Phone: 403-291-4666
Toll Free: 1-800-424-6423
Reference Code 2288481 when Reserving a Room
April 6th & 7th Sessions / Edmonton, AB
Sandman Hotel Edmonton West, 17635 Stony Plain Road
Phone: 780-483-1385
Toll Free: 1-800-726-3626
Reference Code 405586 when Reserving a Room
Dometic Two-Day RV Technician Training School-February 29th – March
1st, 2016:
The Dometic Two-Day RV Technician Training School still has spots available and will be
held at Southside RV Centre in Red Deer, Alberta located at 2804 Gaetz Avenue from
8:00am until 5:00pm. There will also be a lunch provided each day of the training. To
register of if you have any additional questions, please contact 1-574-294-2511 or
training.school@dometicusa.com for further information.
RV Learning Weekend-May 27th – 29th, 2016:
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Alberta is proud to offer the 4th Annual RV
Learning Weekend on May 27, 28 & 29, 2016 at Ol’MacDonalds Resort. The past 3 years
have been a huge success and we invite everyone to join us for an entertaining and
informative weekend. Whether you have been an avid RVer for years; are contemplating
purchasing a RV or recently purchased a new one, this weekend will benefit everyone.
The seminars will provide everyone with the knowledge necessary to have a successful and
enjoyable RV experience for years to come. In addition, you get to make new friends and
have some fun while you learn! This is a great family weekend. Registration ends on May
20, 2016. For more information and registration please click here.
Association Information:
Federated Insurance Article:
This month’s article From Federated Insurance “Is Your Company Car Ready for the
Winter”
MISSION STATEMENT
RVDA of Alberta is a group of independent businesses that promotes the growth,
quality and awareness of the RV Industry and RV Lifestyle. We provide leadership,
education, training and support to our members and Industry partners to help them
exceed consumer expectations.
Happy Belated Valentine’s Day!!!

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