Every March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide, and in the United States, the entire month of March, Women’s History Month, recognizes the contributions women have made to society. Women’s History Month in the U.S. officially dates back to a single week in March in 1981, “when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28, which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as ‘Women’s History Week.’”* This annual Women’s History Week continued for the next five years, until 1987, when “being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9, which designated the month of March 1987 as ‘Women’s History Month.’”* Annual proclamations from the president each year have designated March as Women’s History Month since.
Women make up a significant portion of the RV industry, and RV PRO strives to recognize their accomplishments. While our annual Women in Business honorees are showcased in our May issue, we try to acknowledge the outstanding women in our industry year-round. Below, find some of our top stories featuring women in the RV industry.
Olivia Irvine on ‘Staying Toasty’ — This 14-year-old Canadian entrepreneur started her business three years ago and shows no signs of slowing down.
Community: Making Dignity the Norm — A recent partnership with the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) connected RV PRO with Rachael Heger, national director of affiliate outreach for I Support The Girls (ISTG).
Passion Project — Director of marketing for THOR Industries and RVWA chair, Denise Chariya strives to help women thrive and find fulfillment in an industry she loves.
Refreshing RV Interiors — Panel Solutions Group brings an innovative approach to printing, custom designs and a high-end feel in the RV space.
Women of Thetford: Rising Up Together — Four women at Thetford tell us how the company has supported their growth, and why they’re determined to help bring up generations of women behind them.
RVWA Events That Educate, Empower & Inspire — The annual Educational Symposium and Spring Campout are musts for your calendar.
Also, during March 2025, The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) will host a new series of leadership panel discussions in honor of Women’s History Month.
*Source: womenshistorymonth.gov
