Team OHI had a productive week in DC moving the needle on legislation specifically important to RV parks and campgrounds. We had quality time meeting with Senators Kelly (AZ), Warnock (GA), Young (IN), Daines (MT) and the staff of 33 other senators and held strategy sessions with Sen. Durbin (IL) and our friends at the Merchants Payments Coalition to continue moving the Credit Card Competition Act closer to the finish line. Getting this passed into law will help all small businesses, including RV parks and campgrounds, that are currently drowning in credit card swipe fees. It will save the outdoor hospitality industry $$millions$$.
Thank you to Ali Rasmussen, owner of Spacious Skies Campgrounds; Matt Rose, state exec of the Indiana Campground Owners Association; and Mike Gurevich, owner of Cherry Hill Park Campground for joining us in these meetings to tell your personal stories. Thanks also to Toby O'Rourke and Chris Fairlee from Kampgrounds of America, Inc. for your support this week. #WeAreOHI
We also participated in RVs Move America hosted by RVIA - Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, so thank you to Jason Rano, Craig A. Kirby, Chris Bornemann and team for putting together a great event.
Our voices are stronger and we move the needle faster when we work together!