Heartland Gives Back

2017 North American Heartland Owners Rally – Goshen

Heartland Gives Back

Hello Heartlanders,

The Heartland Gives Back Initiative (HGBi) is an initiative by the Heartland Owners Club to “give back” to the communities we rally in. For each national rally, we choose one or more organizations as our HGBi beneficiaries.

This year’s Heartland Gives Back Initiative (HGBi) gives us two very special opportunities for giving back to the Elkhart County community we’ll be rallying in. The programs we’ve developed for these opportunities are Heartland Baby Blessings (HBB) and Heartland Hats and Hugs (HHH).

HGBi PROGRAMS

Heartland Baby Blessings (HBB)
HOC members can put their love and talents into sewing, knitting, crocheting or purchasing baby items to give to community families in need through the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers.

Heartland Hats & Hugs (HHH)
The second opportunity for giving back is for adult cancer patients at the Goshen Center for Cancer Care with handmade or store-bought chemo caps and shawls. Monetary donations are welcome.

TURN IN EVENT

Friday, June 16, 12:30 PM – Donors Luncheon and Presentation (Ag Hall)
RSVP required – email invitations will be sent
Donors can turn in their HBB and HHH donations, have lunch and social time, and meet the Elkhart County Extension Director and the Cancer Care Center Survivor Network Coordinator

Baby items needed
Sizes Newborn to 36 months. Handmade with love or store bought with a caring heart:
– Blankets, caps, booties, mittens, sleep sacks, clothing

Suggestions for store-bought baby items:
– Diapers (sizes from newborn to 4), Wipes, Baby food & formula, Outlet Covers & cabinet safety latches, Smoke Alarms,Thermometers, Baby Shampoo & lotion, Infant and Toddler Sunscreen, Bibs & burp cloths

Cancer Care items needed
– Chemo Caps & Shawls – in adult sizes

Packaging of Items
All handmade items should be packaged for donating:
1. Place in sealed storage bag(s) to keep item(s) clean
2. Label identifying what item is, size if applicable, and quantity

Questions? Contact:
Judi Barnett (HBB Coordinator) at 757-570-5009 or Ann Parrish (HHH Coordinator) at 770-757-4895

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Follow this link to the “latest” version of this Heartland Gives Back initiative. A final version of this flier will be in your rally packet.

Follow this link to learn more about and to discuss these Heartland Gives Back initiatives

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Landmark 365 Among Top 5 Best Luxury Fifth Wheels

Top 5 Best Luxury Fifth Wheels

December 13, 2016

By Cameron Burry – RVing Planet

(Note from HOC Editor: Posting just the details of the Landmark. If you’re interested in reading about the others, please click on the above link or HERE)

There is a real difference between taking an RV road trip and taking a luxury RV road trip. If you want a truly elegant RVing experience, then you will want to check out some of the first-class models that can make any trip a relaxing, magnificent, and comfortable adventure. That is why a luxury fifth wheel is just what the doctor ordered to make your next RV road trip something to be remembered for the rest of your life.

You’re going to need interior fireplaces, overstuffed, comfortable chairs, plenty of floorspace to stretch out in and much more to really enjoy a road trip. That is where these luxury fifth wheels shine! But, with so many to choose from, it can be a bit daunting to try and pick out the absolute right one.

Fortunately, we have exactly what you need! Your fellow RVers have cast their votes and written their reviews and we have gathered them up to create this list of the top 5 best luxury fifth wheel on the market for the 2017 model year.

Most Popular Luxury Travel Trailers:

Criteria for Making the List: Choosing the ‘best’ of anything can always lead to debate. However, these top luxury travel trailers are ones RV owners voted on with their demand and by popularity. Based on quality, features, floor plan layouts, space, and options, more people asked about or shopped for these luxury travel trailers than any others.

#2 – 2017 Heartland Landmark 365

Masterful Suites

No. of Floorplans	Unloaded Weight	Sleeps	Length
8	14000-15600 lbs	3-4	35-42 feet

Why RVingPlanet recommends the 2017 Heartland Landmark 365 fifth wheel: When it comes to high quality luxury, Heartland makes it easy for you to find the perfect fifth wheel. The Heartland Landmark 365 is the example of the top standard of luxury that you just won’t find in any fifth wheel. Filled with great features and a stylish interior, the Landmark 365 has ample lighting, a spacious floorplan that includes a kitchen island, and residential appliances that will make you feel right at home. Check out some of the Heartland Landmark 365 floorplans: Newport, Syracuse, and Charleston.

The Heartland Landmark 365 goes the extra mile with three slides, sleeping capacity of up to four people, and one and a half baths so that you and your family have plenty of privacy even when on the road. There is even an optional walk-in pantry floorplan, allowing you to store even more food and gear when you are on those particularly long trips.

Key features:

4 out of 5 star rating!
Available in 8 floor plans to fit your needs.
Dinette for two for casual and intimate dining.
Entertainment unit in one of the slides for more floor space.
Overstuffed, quality seating for added comfort on the road.
Kitchen island with cover-able sink for more counter space.

RVDA Honors ‘Quality Circle Awards’ Recipients

RVDA Honors ‘Quality Circle Awards’ Recipients

November 29, 2016 by Rick Kessler RV Business News

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) honored RV brands built by 15 manufacturers with its Quality Circle Award Monday (Nov. 28) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, Ky., preluding today’s opening of the RVIA National RV Trade Show. (To view a slideshow of the presentation along with other Monday night Louisville activities and today’s Outlook Breakfast scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. Photos by Shawn Spence).

RVDA Chairman Darrel Friesen of All Season’s RV Center in Yuba City, Calif., said that the Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) initiative is another way the organization helps serve as “the voice of the dealer in industry relations, which are so important to the overall health of the RV business.” Continue reading “RVDA Honors ‘Quality Circle Awards’ Recipients”

2016 Heartland Gives Back!

2016 North American Heartland Owners Rally – Las Vegas

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Hey Heartlanders,

This year’s Heartland Gives Back initiative (HGBi) will beneficiary will be Soldier’s Best Friend (SBF). SBF provides U.S. military veterans living with combat-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Service or Therapeutic Companion Dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters. The veteran and dog train together to build a trusting relationship that saves two lives at once and inspires countless others.

It costs about $4,000 to train an animal to be put into the service of a veteran.

I’m throwing out this challenge to all Heartlanders in attendance…

We’re going to raise enough money to FULLY SPONSOR an animal to the benefit of a U.S. veteran. Are you with me? We can do this. If every rig gave just $30, we’d hit our target. Let’s do this Heartlanders!

Learn more about Soldier’s Best Friend here at this link.

Follow this link to the “latest” version of this Heartland Gives Back initiative. A final version of the Agenda will be in your rally packets.

Follow this link to the forum discussion thread for this item.

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2016 Rally Credentials (badges)

2016 North American Heartland Owners Rally – Las Vegas

A word about your Rally Credentials… Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort is very large and is open to the public. Most of our rally activities will be held at Oasis. In order to ensure that our rally events remain private, we ask that each registered rally attendee wear their rally credentials to all rally activities held at Oasis.

Rally credentials consist or a color printed plastic badge and a black lanyard. They’re made to be worn around your neck and with the badge in front. A rally credential has been included in your rally bag, one for each registered rally attendee. Below is an image of the badge.

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Thursday evening is a night off-campus for registered attendees. We’ll all be at the M Resort-Spa-Casino for dinner and entertainment. Here again, this venue is open to the public. So that we don’t have the public getting mixed in with our group in areas we’ve rented space for and for events we’ve paid for, please wear your rally credentials. Thank you for understanding.

Follow this link to the Rally Credentials flier. A final version of the Agenda will be in your rally packets.

Follow this link to the forum discussion thread for this item.

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Dyson Cordless Vacuum Featured on Road Warrior

Dyson Cordless Vacuum Featured on Road Warrior

September 20, 2016 by RVBusiness

Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC will be offering the new Dyson V6 Origin premium cordless vacuum as a standard feature in its lineup of Road Warrior toy haulers.

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2016 Studio B Buffet

2016 North American Heartland Owners Rally – Las Vegas

We’re treating all registered rally attendees to “Dinner at the Studio B Buffet” at The M Hotel-Spa-Casino, just 15 minutes south of Oasis.

This meal is Thursday evening at 5 pm.

This should be a GREAT kickoff to the rally. A great meal followed by great entertainment!

Follow this link to the “latest” version of the Studio B flier. A final version of the Agenda will be in your rally packets.

Follow this link to the forum discussion thread for this item.

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2016 Agenda (Pre-Rally and Rally)

2016 North American Heartland Owners Rally – Las Vegas

The Pre-Rally and Rally Agenda is taking shape. The Agenda will be refined daily up to the day I send it out for printing.

Once the Agenda document is final, the links in it will be active.

Follow this link to the “latest” version of the Agenda. A final version of the Agenda will be in your rally packets.

Follow this link to the forum discussion thread for this item.

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