LAUGHLIN, Nevada - (PRNewswire) - The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority in conjunction with the Laughlin Visitors Bureau recently rolled out its destination-wide campaign for Laughlin, Nevada: "Laughlin. It's Like You Own the Place." The re-energized brand and renewed vision emphasize the VIP treatment, as well as convenience and affordability that anyone can experience in Laughlin.

"Laughlin offers a combination of affordability, amenities and scenic riverfront location unmatched anywhere," said Terry Jicinsky, Senior Vice President of Marketing for the LVCVA. "'It's Like You Own the Place' conveys a sense of VIP privilege visitors enjoy that extends from dining and accommodations to entertainment and gaming."

Laughlin sits on the banks of the Colorado River and is just 90 miles south of Las Vegas. The research behind the campaign found that the river and accompanying water activities are the distinguishing factors for Laughlin among other southern Nevada destinations.

GO GREEN! When you recondition, you help save our environment. Each reconditioned unit means one less sent to the landfill. Plus the chemicals used to charge these units are environmentally friendly.

The Absorption refrigeration found it’s nitch in the RV Industry many years ago. Millions of RV’s, campers, motor homes, horse trailers, boats, remote area cabins, and the Amish communities, as well as many other areas, are using these environmentally friendly absorption refrigerators.

The chemicals used in charging absorption refrigerator systems do not harm our environment, whereas, most compression based systems that use Freon will eventually form a leak. The Freon is then vented into the atmosphere, and this is harmful to the environment.

The energy used to operate absorption refrigerators is more economical than compression refrigerators. Every time an absorption cooling unit is reconditioned, there is one less refrigerator and/or one less cooling unit in our landfills.

"My name is Randy Canter, and I have been in the RV Industry for 15 years. I am now the Director of the RVRN Association, which is made up of certified technicians across the United States who recondition the cooling units on absorption refrigerators.

Jim Gavaghan

Union City, Indiana — Workhorse Custom Chassis has restructured its sales and marketing operations while appointing Jim Gavaghan to the newly created position of vice president of sales for both commercial and RV chassis.

Workhorse markets chassis for motor homes and commercial walk-in trucks. Sales and marketing have been separate operations for each industry. Effective June 16, Gavaghan is responsible for sales of both RV and commercial chassis, while current Vice President of RV Sales and Marketing Tony Monda will be responsible for marketing and product planning for both RV and commercial products.

Monda was director of marketing for both RV and commercial chassis several years ago before Workhorse split the product lines into separate sales and marketing operations.

Gavaghan comes to Workhorse with almost 20 years of sales experience in the truck industry. He has sold vehicles at the dealer, regional and national fleet levels.

Forest City, Iowa - (Market Wire via Comtex News Network) - Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO) is helping take CBS News' 'The Early Show' on the road this summer thanks to a state-of-the-art Winnebago Adventurer. For the third consecutive year, Winnebago Industries is partnering with 'The Early Show' on their summer promotion, "Early on the Road." This summer, 'The Early Show's' weatherman and feature reporter Dave Price will visit eight U.S. locations to discover the excitement and beauty of America.

"We are proud to partner with CBS News' 'The Early Show' as they celebrate summer," said Winnebago Industries Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Bob Olson. "This promotion showcases a Winnebago Adventurer motor home as a key element on this popular morning show. We chose the Winnebago Adventurer because of is popularity, style and innovation. The Adventurer is guaranteed to get Dave and the rest of 'The Early Show' crew to each destination in style and comfort.

Springfield, MO - In 1934 the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) began a conservation initiative that is known today as the Federal Duck Stamp Program. This revenue stamp is produced by the United States Postal Service and is a required purchase – in addition to a state hunting license – for anyone 16 years or older who wants to hunt waterfowl in the United States, and two of its territories.

These stamps not only serve as a license, but also as a conservation tool for wetland conservation. Ninety-eight cents out of every dollar generated by the sales of Federal Duck Stamps goes directly to purchase or lease wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System benefiting not only waterfowl but many non-game bird species as well. This stamp serves as an entrance pass to these National Wildlife Refuges where admission is normally charged. Additionally, the stamp is a very popular item among stamp collectors and art enthusiasts.

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Forest City, Iowa - (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) - Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO) has announced the appointment of a new board member. By action taken at a meeting on June 24, 2008 the Board of Directors of Winnebago Industries appointed Robert M. Chiusano to the Board effective as of October 1, 2008. Chiusano was appointed upon the recommendation of the Board's Nominating and Governance Committee to complete the unexpired term of John E. Herlitz who passed away on March 23, 2008. Chiusano will therefore serve as a Class II director for a term expiring at the Company's annual meeting to be held in December 2010.

Chiusano, 57, has had a long and illustrious career with Rockwell Collins, Inc. and the former Rockwell International, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Holiday Rambler National Sales Manger Ken Walters, Howard and Barbara Veurink, Tammy (Veurink) Kuipers, Tim Veurink, Holiday Rambler Towable Regional Sales Mgr Scott Robbins, Holiday Rambler Motorized Regional Sales Mgr Dave Beggs (in back).

Coburg, Oregon – Monaco Coach Corporation (NYSE:MNC), one of the nations leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, is proud to announce Veurinks’ RV Center 45th year as a Holiday Rambler dealer. Veurinks’ RV, serving the greater West Michigan area at their Grand Rapids location, carries Holiday Rambler’s full line of RV’s including Class A, B, C motorhomes and the full range of travel trailers and fifth wheels.

The dealership began with humble beginnings in 1954 by Howard and Barbara Veurink. The dealership has expanded over the years to serve their ever growing customer base. In 1999 a new state of the art facility was built at their current location at 7144 South Division in Grand Rapids. The sprawling dealership encompasses 8 acres, with a heated showroom, 28 fully functional RV displays, overnight RV parking and a full service RV parts and service center.

Son Tim Veurink, along with daughter Tammy (Veurink) Kuipers have since taken over the daily operation of the business.

Chandler, Arizona – Before his final sunset in the Old West, Lone Ranger cartoonist Tom Gill asked his longtime friend, Tim Lasiuta, to secure a publisher for Gill’s manuscript, which offered a rare look into the comic book hero and syndicated comics. Three year’s after Gill’s death at 92, Lasiuta fulfilled his promise, getting The Misadventures of a Roving Cartoonist:The Lone Ranger's Secret Sidekick published just in time for the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Lone Ranger character.

"The opportunity to get to know Tom, one of the legends of the industry, was a gift. And to be entrusted with the publication of his book is indeed an honor," says Lasiuta.

A self-taught cartoonist who started as an office boy at the New York Daily News and worked his way up to staff artist, Tom eventually landed at Dell Comics where he went on to draw Lone Ranger comic books for 20 years, one of the longest records of any cartoonist on any comic book series.

Oregon - Oregon 150 and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) are teaming up to encourage the state*s youth to make history and reconnect with nature.

OPRD is accepting applications from local government agencies for one-time Youth Legacy Park grants for projects that involve Oregon youth in the state's sesquicentennial celebration, while increasing their interest in nature and the outdoors. The grants will fund at least four Oregon 150 youth legacy projects that give kids chances to commemorate the sesquicentennial with lasting contributions to local parks and communities.

Completed applications are due July 11. The grants will be awarded in September 2008.
*The sesquicentennial gives us a great chance to connect kids with both the state's heritage and outdoor offerings,* said OPRD Director Tim Wood. *The grants present ways to pass on the state's outdoor legacy through our youth.

Jonathan Joseph

Compton, California – Magnadyne Corporation has announced the appointment of Jonathan Joseph as Account Director. Mr. Joseph will be responsible for seeking new clients and building new account relationships in Magnadyne’s wireless products division. He joins Magnadyne following a successful career track in the wireless communications industry, most recently as Product Manager for Superior Communications, and prior to that as a Sales Consultant with Cingular Wireless.

Joseph will report to Jeff Luzzi, Director of Wireless Products, who said, “Jonathan’s strong educational background and experience in the wireless communications business will help Magnadyne grow and strengthen its client base and we welcome him to the Magnadyne team”.

Mr. Joseph’s educational background is highlighted by a Masters Degree is Business Administration from the University of Southern California, preceded by a dual major in Political Science/Public Service and Economics and a minor in Communications from the University of California, Davis. He graduated from the USC Marshall School of Business. Mr. Joseph can be reached at 310-735-2006 or email at jjoseph@magnadyne.net.

Industry-Leading Software a Boon To Campground Management

Billings, Montana - The world's premiere computerized campground operating system is now standard equipment at every Kampgrounds of America park in North America. Although the KampSight system has been available to KOA owners since 2000, not all KOAs had adopted the technology. KOA President and Chief Operating Officer Shane Ott set a target of May 1, 2008 for total adoption for the system, and KOA franchisees stepped up to the challenge, bringing the proper hardware and training to their campgrounds to "close the loop" and bring 100 percent of the KOA system to KampSight. KOA now has nearly 460 campgrounds across North America.

"It became obvious last fall that we had to close the loop and get 100 percent participation on KampSight by all KOA campgrounds," said Ott. "We've had to say goodbye to some campgrounds that just weren't willing to make the change. KampSight is now an integral part of being a KOA, and it allows us to continue to set the pace for the rest of the camping industry.

Oregon - Oregon state park hosts Jim and Liz Rottinghaus recently received a first-ever Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) special Director*s Volunteer Award acknowledging their versatility and exceptional service to the agency. The Rottinghaus couple, formerly of The Dalles, was recognized at a recent conference of parks hosts. The duo has contributed more than 6,000 hours of volunteer service to OPRD, including 11-day stays as on-site hosts at the Oregon State Fair in 2006 and 2007.

OPRD officials praised the couple for consistently being available to help on such projects as work on the exhibits in the new L.L. *Stub* Stewart State Park visitor center last year. The couple has served as campground hosts at 22 state parks, including Memaloose and Silver Falls, since 1999, and has represented Oregon at international and continental RV sports shows as Northwest Ambassadors.

The Rottinghaus couple is among more than 1,200 volunteers who serve annually as hosts in Oregon's state parks.

Oregon RV Park & Campground Association (ORCA)

Canyonville, Oregon - Oregon RV Park & Campground Association (ORCA) is pleased to announce that its recent convention, held at Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort, Canyonville, Oregon, was a very well-attended event. Approximately 80 park owners, operators and suppliers to the RV Park industry enjoyed an opportunity to attend seminars, listen to guest speakers and network together.

After a brief welcome from outgoing President, Roger Thompson, the meeting began on Tuesday afternoon with a seminar presented by Kelly Hogan of Nomad ISP on “the Evolution of Guest Digital Access within the Recreation Industry. It’s not just WiFi and Web Access Anymore…”

Following the seminar, the group took the shuttle buses to the new Seven Feathers RV Resort which hosted a welcome reception and tour of the resort. General Manager, ORCA board member Dean Kelley, provided wonderful food, live music and wine tasting around the pool.

Louisville, Kentucky - The first-ever motorized RV and all-in-one horse transport arrived at its home in the United States in Louisville, Kentucky just in time for the Kentucky Derby. Founded by co-owners Tom and Carolyn Stinnett and Julie Calzone, Equine Motorcoach caters to very active horse show participants while supporting equestrian efforts nationally and internationally.

"From the grounds of Windsor Castle to Louisville, Kentucky, we did it!" exclaimed Carolyn Stinnett, Equine Motorcoach principal. Stinnett traveled to the Royal Windsor Horse Show in England in 2006 with her friend, Julie Calzone. The women discovered this new type of horse and people transport at the show and along with Carolyn's husband, Tom, created a manufacturing company to produce their Equine Motorcoach.

The trio combined their expertise in the RV and horse industry with a high quality European product that was refined by Lehel Coach Builders in England.

Randy Canter - New Associate Director in the RVRN Association

“The RVRN Association is proud to introduce Randy Canter, as the new RV Refrigeration Network (RVRN) Association Director.” Randy has been in the RV Industry for the last 15 years, with the first four of those being in service management. The last 11 were in sales. Prior to getting involved with the RV Industry he managed four stores for a nationwide auto parts retail chain for 10 years. Randy was born and raised in Western Kentucky and now resides in Mayfield Kentucky, with his wife, Kathy, of 24 years. He has two beautiful children, Jessica and Shane.

The RVRN Association has grown to the point that it needs constant attention to keep it moving in the right direction. We expect the Association to expand greatly in the next year and are fortunate to have Randy behind the wheel of this expansion. “I am very excited about this opportunity to work with the RVRN Association and its members.

Three years ago, a team of Escapees volunteers built an all-Escapees Habitat house in Polk County (home of the Escapees RV Club), Texas. And it is happening again, beginning on April 28 and continuing daily through May 16. Wayne Roberts #12463 will be the construction superintendent for the build. About 20 volunteers (men and women) are needed to build the house in a new Habitat subdivision in Livingston, TX. One day, May 6, will be an official Women Build day, and the men will be welcome to furnish lunch, bring ice water, and provide encouragement to the all-female team of volunteers. Parking for RVers will be provided at a reduced rate at Rainbow's End, about 7 miles from the build.

To sign up, e-mail Ray Gearing #12742 (gearing@livingston.net) or call Ray at (936) 327-2752. Reduced-rate parking will be provided for the first 10 rigs signed up.

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.

Lon Larson, chairman, RV/MH Hall of Fame and general manager, Oliver Technologies, Inc.

New Chairman Challenges Industry to be Part of their Heritage through Contributions and Service

Future Recreation Vehicle (RV) and Manufactured Housing (MH) generations will thank this generation for its leadership, courage, vision and generosity that came together to create a new monument honoring the RV/MH industries' rich heritage, according to Lon Larson, newly elected chairman of the RV/MH Hall of Fame board of directors.

Larson was referring to the new 80,000-square-foot RV/MH Hall of Fame, Museum, Library, Conference Center and the national headquarters for the RV/MH Heritage Foundation which was unveiled last August to rave reviews from both industry veterans and newcomers.

"However, our work isn't done," Larson said. "Our vision is to continue building the Hall of Fame by adding a show pavilion, a manufactured housing hall, a manufactured housing village and to enlarge the conference center to accommodate 1,000 people.

Jayco, America’s Most Liveable RVs™, Recently Honored in a Tread Lightly! Print Ad for 2007 Sponsorship

Middlebury, Indiana – Jayco® RVs announced today that it will renew its partnership with Tread Lightly!, a national nonprofit organization with a mission to proactively protect recreation access and opportunities in the outdoors through education and stewardship initiatives, through 2008.

Since 2006, Jayco has been an official partner of Tread Lightly! and has supported the organization’s efforts of empowering generations to enjoy the outdoors responsibly through education and restoration. Along with Tread Lightly!, Jayco has long been dedicated to helping keep the great outdoors clean and beautiful while encouraging RV adventurers to maintain and protect the environment.