The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) issued a statement on Tuesday in response to the Florida Campground Association – which serves Florida and Alabama – announcing it was ending its affiliation with ARVC. The following is a portion of that statement.
“Last week, the Florida Campground Association serving Florida and Alabama announced its intention to end partnership affiliation with the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) beginning in 2022. While we are saddened by this decision because we believe our industry is stronger when we speak with a collective voice, we want all ARVC members in Florida and Alabama to be assured your national association supports you and will continue to support you through your current 2021 membership term and beyond for as long as you choose to maintain your ARVC membership.
“We would also like to take the opportunity to publicly thank Bobby Cornwell, the state executive of the Florida and Alabama Associations. For years, Bobby has been a loyal advocate and friend for Florida and Alabama campgrounds and for our industry. In 2020, Bobby was named the Stan Martin Award recipient, ARVC’s highest honor, because of his dedication to unity and the success of our industry. His work has positively impacted Florida and Alabama campgrounds and has extended well beyond those borders as a former ARVC board member representing partnering state executives.
“The recent announcement stated that this was entirely a business decision made by the Florida and Alabama boards, and as autonomous organizations, we fully respect that. The announcement also mentioned that the two boards may consider re-partnering with ARVC in the future, and we would, of course, welcome that, because again, we are always stronger together.”
The statement was signed by Peter Brown, chairman of the ARVC Board of Directors, and Paul Bambei, president and CEO of ARVC.