This Week's Topics of Interest

• Cal Travel Tourism Advocacy Day

• In Memoriam: Doug Claassen

• Camp-California Marketing

• Supplier of the Week: Pacific Current Partners

Join Us for Cal Travel Tourism Advocacy Day

As CalOHA members, you are invited to participate in the annual Cal Travel Tourism Advocacy Day at the state capitol on May 14th and 15th in Sacramento. Although it was previously announced that registration would only be through March 29th, it has been held open and a few spots are still available, but the room block is almost full and schedules are being finalized, so if you’re interested in attending, you’ll need to register soon!

The Cal Travel Advocacy Day will feature training sessions, meetings, and receptions with legislators – all of which will help you develop a relationship with your local representatives and get your voice heard at the capital. Click HERE for more information.

Cal Travel is the advocacy arm for all things travel and tourism in California. They work alongside Visit California, which markets our state to consumers around the globe. As a board member of Cal Travel, our president and CEO, Dyana Kelley, ensures that outdoor hospitality is a recognized and valued segment of travel and tourism.

Join Dyana and Cal Travel at the capitol and make sure your legislators know the importance of RV parks and campgrounds to the California economy. Register today by clicking the link below!

In Memoriam: Doug Claassen

Morro Dunes RV Park

Douglas John Claassen (72) passed away on March 14, 2024.

Doug was a very thoughtful and caring person who loved his family and friends with all of his heart.

Doug started working at Morro Dunes [RV Park] in 1967. At that time, his family was still farming in King City, so the family would go help at the campground on the weekends.

After graduating high school, Doug moved to Morro Bay to work full time. He worked his way up from hauling garbage to ending up as President of the corporation. Doug was a very humble person, always helping the employees out cleaning restrooms, or hauling garbage. He never considered himself too good to help out with any chores.

He loved everyone and would always go out of his way to lend a helping hand.

Doug is survived by his wife Kathy of 39 years, daughters Megan Baldwin, Mallory (Arlen) Diepenbrock, and Michelle Claassen, and two grandsons Garrett & Daniel Baldwin who brought tremendous joy to his life. He also leaves behind his mother Dorothy Claassen, mother-in-law Lois Crye, sister-in-law Marilyn Ward, niece Sara Hernandez.

A celebration of Doug’s life will be held at the Morro Bay Community Center at 1001 Kennedy Way on Saturday, May 11th at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the City of Morro Bay volunteer police program.

He'll be greatly missed.

What Can Camp-California Marketing Do For You?

Did you know our consumer-facing website, Camp-California.com, gets over 1,000,000 unique visitors annually? Because of our reach, your campground's website listing is a great way for you to reach new campers!

Have you reviewed your listing at Camp-California.com recently? Since your listing can reach so many people, it's important that it's accurate. With the summer season just around the corner, now is a great time to take a look at your listing and let us know if any corrections are needed. You can also upgrade your listing, add photos or videos, or add a featured story to enhance a camper's experience and entice them to book with you, just ask us for more details!

We also send our Camp-California newsletter, "Around the Campfire," to over 20,000 subscribers every week. It's a great way to reach potential campers, and we're always happy to feature events and other news of note about our member parks. If you've got something upcoming you'd like to share, send us an email at info@caloha.org and be sure to include any graphics or photos for the event.

Supplier of the Week

Pacific Current Partners is committed to improving community experience for residents and to owning and operating our properties as manufactured housing communities for the long term. Although city and county governments are often inclined to view mobile home parks and RV parks unfavorably, we have been able to work amicably and successfully with regulators to align the interests of residents, government, park owners and other stakeholders.

Pacific Current Partners

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