The RV Industry Association’s Emerging Leaders Coalition said it successfully concluded its Second Annual All-Industry Volunteer Day on Wednesday, May 10, at the Ox Bow County Park in Elkhart County, Indiana. Nestled between Elkhart and Goshen, this park boasts an array of amenities, including hiking and biking trails, seven reservable shelters, a chapel, a group campfire area, disc golf, athletic fields, and a three-story tower offering scenic views.
Volunteers organized by and made up of coalition members dedicated their time and efforts to a diverse range of projects carefully selected by the event organizers. These included refurbishing the watch tower, addressing the maintenance needs of several sets of steps leading to wetland areas and repairing the tee boxes on the disc golf course there.
“Two years ago, we dreamed of a community coming together to improve our parks, and today we stand in awe of the industry leaders who have stepped up to make it a reality,” said Michilah Grimes, Lippert’s director of corporate and community impact. “With this being our second successful event, we’re excited to see how this movement will continue to grow and inspire even more positive change in the years to come.”
The All-Industry Volunteer Day at Ox Bow County Park stands as a testament to the RVIA’s vision of cultivating the next generation of leaders who not only excel professionally but also actively contribute to the betterment of society, the association said.
“We were once again overwhelmed by the incredible dedication and enthusiasm shown by the volunteers. Their unwavering commitment to community engagement and giving back exemplifies the core values of the RV Industry Association’s Emerging Leaders Coalition,” said Samantha Rocci, RVIA staff liaison for the Emerging Leaders Coalition. “Together, we have made a lasting impact, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration that will resonate far beyond this event. Through this event and others like it throughout the year, we hope to continue building connections between industry leaders – both emerging and current – while giving back to our communities. We can’t thank all of our volunteers and companies who came out enough for their support.”
