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JUNE 2026
THE Hive
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Community Partner of the Year 2026 YWCA North Central Indiana and Safe Haven Shelter have named the RV Women's Alliance their 2026 Community Partner of the Year, recognizing RVWA's leadership in the RV industry and its commitment to strengthening women, families, and workforce communities across the region.
RV Women's Alliance represents the kind of industry leadership that extends beyond the workplace. Their commitment to service and partnership has made a meaningful difference in our ability to support individuals and families seeking safety and stability
- Amy Hill, CEO of YWCA North Central Indiana
RVWA President Susan Carpenter echoed Amy’s sentiment: "Our members believe strong industries are built alongside strong communities. We are honoured to support the mission of YWCA North Central Indiana and Safe Haven Shelter." The award was presented on May 7th at Safe Haven Shelter's annual Support Our Shelter Dinner and Auction, a cornerstone fundraising event supporting emergency shelter and advocacy services for survivors of domestic abuse.
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Upcoming summer events
Networking on the course with a purpose. This event blends relationship-building with fun course games and prizes while raising funds for the RVWA Charitable Foundation. Annual Golf Scramble This year’s theme will be “Vintage Golf,” complete with knickerbockers, kilts, newsboy hats, and argyle everything! Event features: Door Prizes Costume & Cart Decorating Contests JUNE 25, 2026
Proximity Contests Catered Lunch Beverage & Cigar Carts Celeb Shot & Break the Glass
50/50 Raffle Mulligan Bags
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Bring the family out for a fun day at the races, and make it count! * Outside food and drinks welcome (no glass please!) Kids Night at New Paris Speedway
JULY 25, 2026
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** RVWA members are needed to volunteer: stuffing back-to-school backpacks, working concessions, selling 50/50 tickets, and welcoming new members. 📅 Gates open at 1 pm ✅ Ticket: Adults $15 · Kids 12 & under FREE · Pit Pass $35 (or $30 online) Women from across the RV industry are coming together to learn, build, and lead, transforming a traditional travel trailer into a one-of-a-kind vision vehicle. The build continues through summer, with the finished RV unveiled at the Elkhart Open House Expo in September and raffled in March 2027 to raise funds for the RVWA Charitable Foundation. Chassy to Classy: The Vision Vehicle Learn More → ** Volunteers needed every Wednesday, 4–8 pm, to help with the build and/or act in vendor video skits!
Upcoming summer events Summer Discussion Series
Join our lunch-and-learn that fosters an open dialogue on real-world topics, from career growth to navigating challenges and opportunities in the RV industry. This year will focus on a complete approach to elevating your mind, body, and soul for career success. Real topics, real people, real talk.
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July 15th - Jil Littlejohn Bostick “Soul Reset: Staying Grounded Through Purpose, Presence, and Practice” TEDx speaker, author, and VP of Corporate Responsibility & Inclusion at Winnebago Industries, Jil guides participants through tools drawn from her book to reconnect with purpose and stay grounded amid busy lives. Expect live reflection, virtual breakout conversations, and a personalized Soul Toolkit you can use immediately. June 17th - Tiffany Kuo “Navigating Healthcare as Your Own Advocate: A Guide for Busy Women” Tiffany Kuo, MPH, RYT-500, brings 10+ years at the intersection of healthcare quality, integrative wellness, and digital health, with experience at ASCO, CancerLinQ, and Health Union, impacting care for millions of patients. She'll share practical strategies for preparing for appointments, advocating for shared decision-making, evidence-based self-care, and a live breathwork technique for stressful situations
August 19th - Rachel Lindvall “Owning Your Seat at the Table”
Dr. Lindvall helps women move from passive participation to intentional influence. This high-energy session covers showing up with presence, speaking with purpose, and collaborating powerfully — giving you the tools to elevate your voice and demonstrate your value in real time.
A NEW CHAPTER
The RVWA has a new look — and it says everything about who we are. Our Queen Bee logo is built from a honeycomb where every cell tells part of our story. MEET THE QUEEN BEE
— The RV
Our shared industry passion
— The Woman Strength, resilience, and leadership — The Lightbulb Vision and brilliant innovation
The Heart — Love for our work and families
The Book — Commitment to learning and growth
The Queen — Cooperation, dedication, and hard work
“When we come together with intentional purpose, we can achieve something truly extraordinary.” - THE RVWA COLONY
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors AirXcel · Alliance RV · Amerimax · BAL · Camping World ★ · Campers Inn RV · Coachmen RV · Carefree of Colorado · Coleman-Mach · Century Chemical ★ · Dometic · Cummins · Duo-Form Plastics · Equalizer Hitch · Forest River, Inc. ★ · Genesis Products · Global Link · CPG Brands · Henkel · IDS (Issue Partner) · ITC · Indiana Trust Wealth Management · Jayco ★ · Kenda Tire · LaVanture Products · Lippert Components · Monteith Tire · Nexus RV · Pletcher Sales · Ramco Engineering · Renogy · RV Business ★ · RV Pro ★ · Sharpline Converting · Sigma Switches · Swavelle Group · Suburban · THOR Industries · Terran Industries · Truma · Valto Engineered Materials · Winnebago Industries ★ · Xtreme Heaters · GE appliances, NTP-Stag ★ · Rock Run Industries · RV Industry Association ★ · RV TV · US Bank · Valto Engineered Materials · Veurinks RV · Waste Connections
ANNUAL CORPORATE PARTNERS are committed to RVWA's vision, mission, and strategic work
How to get involved
01 Spread the word
02 Host an event
RVWA membership is free to everyone working within the RV industry. Tell a colleague, a friend, a daughter, a peer in the next bay over.
Bring an RVWA gathering to your city. We'll help you scope it, staff it, and fill the room.
03 Sponsor a Bill
04 Donate to the Foundation
Stewart Scholar Invest directly in the next generation of women entering the RV industry through training and certification.
Make a tax-deductible donation to the Charitable Foundation, supporting education and training for women in the RV industry.
Fall 2026 Fall 2026 offers a host of events and opportunities for our members. Mark your calendar. Fall is packed with events for members at every stage of their career.
PROMOT ION
NETWORKING
EDUCAT ION
Chassis to Classy Style, leadership, presence.
Open House Breakfast Doors open. Coffee on us.
Educational Symposium 2 full days of learning
SEPTEMBER 29
OCTOBER 14-15
NOW - SEPTEMBER
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