- February 2-4
- DOUBLETREE RESORT BY HILTON
- MYRTLE BEACH OCEANFRONT
CARVC CONFERENCE & EXPO
2020 CARVC CONFERENCE & EXPO
The 2020 CARVC Conference & Expo will be held at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Myrtle Beach Oceanfront. It’s conveniently located in Myrtle Beach, close to all the Grand Strand has to offer.
Set across 27 acres on the south end of Ocean Boulevard, this resort has beautiful private beaches, plenty of activities, with Myrtle Beach State Park just to the side. Amenities include outdoor pools, heated indoor pools, two lazy rivers and 35,000 sq ft of meeting space.
Conference & Expo Registration Information:
Deadline to Register is Feb. 2, 2020. Please click one of the buttons below to register online or download the appropriate registration forms.
Hotel Reservations Information:
Group Name: Carolina Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds
Arrival Date: 30-Jan-2020
Departure Date: 05-Feb-2020
Hotel Reservation Deadline to Register:
Jan. 17th, 2020 for Conference Rate of $100.68 per night.
Make hotel reservations online or contact Hilton Reservations at 855-775-1190 and reference group CAR.
Don't Forget to Attend This Event!
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08:30 am
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06:00 pm
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06:00 pm
Take Away Tour
It's Back! Join the 2020 Take Away Tour to get a close-up look at FIVE campgrounds in the Myrtle Beach area and go behind the scenes to pick up ideas "To Take Away" to your campground. The tour includes lunch at Carolina Pines and a wine tasting at Carrollwoods RV Campground & Vineyard. REGISTER NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED DEADLINE IS JANUARY 3, 2020.
Download Registration Form or Click Here to Register Online.1:00 pm
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4:30 pm
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4:30 pm
Board Meeting
Board Meeting at Doubletree Hilton
Location: Atlantic B First Floor Download Venue Map1:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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5:00 pm
CPR Certification
CPR Certification Course (pre-registration required)
Darin Almond
Location: Atlantic A First Floor Download Venue Map1:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Registration
Registration
Location: Pre-Function Area First Floor Download Venue Map5:00 pm
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Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception at Ocean Blue Lounge
Ocean Blue Lounge offers all day dining and the lounge is located off the main lobby.
Welcome Reception includes Assorted Pizzas, Garden Salad Buffet and drink ticket.8:00 am
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9:00 am
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9:00 am
Registration
Registration
Location: Pre-Function Area First Floor Download Venue Map7:00 am
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12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
Vendor Setup
Vendor Setup
Location: Carolina Ballroom Second Floor Download Venue Map8:00 am
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9:00 am
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9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast including: orange juice, freshly baked muffins, danishes, seasonal cubed fruit and berries, South Carolina white grits with cheddar cheese or oatmeal.
Location: Pre-Function First Floor Download Venue Map9:00 am
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9:15 am
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9:15 am
Introduction
Opening Comments / Board Introduction
Location: Atlantic AB First Floor Download Venue Map9:15 am
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10:15 am
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10:15 am
Keynote Speaker
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: JOHN FORMICA, THE “EX-DISNEY GUY”
AMERICA’S BEST CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COACH
“Secrets to Creating a Disney – Like Culture & Empire in your Business”
Location: Atlantic AB First Floor Download Venue Map10:30 am
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12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
Panel Discussion
PANEL DISCUSSION: CAMPGROUND GENERAL MAINTENANCE/CONSTRUCTION KNOW HOW
Adam Smith- Camp Clearwater
Arthur Morrison- Cross Winds Family Campground
Location: Atlantic AB First Floor Download Venue Map
Arthur Morrison- Cross Winds Family Campground
Location: Atlantic AB First Floor Download Venue Map12:00 pm
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1:30 pm
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1:30 pm
Boxed Lunch with Vendors / Live Auction
Boxed Lunch - Pick your sandwich, assorted bag of chips, apple and chocolate chip cookie. After lunch visit the Silent Auction.
Location: Carolina Ballroom Second Floor
Download Venue Map1:30 pm
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5:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Trade Show
Trade Show/Expo & Silent Auction
Location: Carolina Ballroom Second Floor
Download Venue Map3:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social with Vendors
Location: Carolina Ballroom Second Floor Download Venue Map6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Italian Buffet Dinner
Italian Buffet Dinner - including Antipasto Plate, Caesar Salad featuring Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan cheese, Herb Croutons and Creamy Garlic Dressing Beefsteak Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Balsamic Reduction and Extra virgin, Olive Oil, Garlic Breadsticks, Farfalle Pasta with Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce and Asparagus Chicken Breast Piccata Eggplant Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes Broccolini with Peppers and Basil Tiramisu
Drinks include Coffee, Sweet Tea, Water
Location: Atlantic C & D First Floor Download Venue Map7:30 am
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8:30 am
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8:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast includes orange juice, freshly baked muffins, danishes, seasonal cubed fruit and berries, South Carolina white grits with cheddar cheese or oatmeal.
Location: Atlantic A & B First Floor
Download Venue Map8:30 am
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10:15 am
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10:15 am
Annual Business Meeting
Annual Business Meeting & CARVC Board of Directors Elections
Location: Atlantic A & B First Floor
Download Venue Map10:30 am
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12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
What’s New in the Campground Industry?
Mark Koep, founder and CEO of CampgroundViews.com, discusses the latest in the campground industry. In this presentation, Mark will connect the online demand to visitor expectations, experience and changing habits.
Download Presentation Cheatsheet
Location: Atlantic A & B First Floor
Download Venue Map12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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12:45 pm
Lunch
Plated Lunch: Artichokes, Roasted Peppers, Baby Spinach, Fresh Mozzarella, Focaccia Bread with Pesto Pasta salad
Choice of Soup or Salad, Entrée, Dessert, Rolls and Butter. Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Iced Tea.
Location: Atlantic C & D First Floor
Download Venue Map1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
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2:30 pm
Managing Your Workforce in 2020
Thomas A. Bright, Attorney at Law for Ogletree Deakins, will discuss current issues facing managing your workforce such as: marijuana in the workplace, social media, the #MeToo movement and its Impact on the workplace and arrest/conviction records as a pre-employment screening tool.
Location: Atlantic A & B First Floor
Download Venue Map2:30 pm
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2:45 pm
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2:45 pm
Afternoon Break
Afternoon Break - Enjoy The World Famous Double Tree Cookie and Fresh Strawberries Dipped in Dark Chocolate and served with a light Vanilla Custard for Dipping
Location: Pre-Function First Floor
Download Venue Map2:45 pm
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3:45 pm
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3:45 pm
Secrets to Creating a Disney-Like Culture & Empire in Any Business!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: John Formica, the “EX-DISNEY GUY” and "America's Best Customer Experience Coach", will present how to attract more customers, blow away your competition, build customer loyalty for life, establish a winning team culture and build a successful empire.
Download Presentation Outline
Location: Atlantic A & B First Floor
Download Venue Map4:00 pm
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5:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Cracker Barrel – Panel Discussion
CRACKER BARREL – PANEL DISCUSSION
ASK THE QUESTIONS AND GET THE ANSWERS FROM SOME OF THE LEADING EXPERTS IN THE CAMPGROUND INDUSTRY
Thomas Bright (Attorney at Law, Ogletree Deakins)
John Suhr (Leavitt Hospitality and Insurance)
Donna & Chad Bordeaux (Campground Accounting)
Location: Atlantic A & B First Floor
Download Venue Map
Thomas Bright (Attorney at Law, Ogletree Deakins)John Suhr (Leavitt Hospitality and Insurance)Donna & Chad Bordeaux (Campground Accounting)6:30 pm
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Dinner
Dutch Dinner & Entertainment
9:00 am
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Until Adjourned
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Board Meeting
Board Meeting at Doubletree Hilton
Location: Atlantic B First Floor Download Venue Map
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