Register For Fifth Annual Park Improvement Project

Mark your calendars! The RV Industry Association’s Sustainability Committee is hosting the fifth annual All-Industry Volunteer Day on Wednesday, May 20, at Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. Volunteers from all sectors of the industry will come together to participate in restoration and enhancement projects for the Fairground’s recreation and campground facilities.

Fifth All-Industry Volunteer Day 
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM ET
Location: Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds
(17746-D County Rd 34, Goshen, IN 46528)
Register Here

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the local community while bringing together all sectors of the RV industry. Please RSVP by Friday, April 24th, to guarantee your T-shirt size is available. 

Registrants can participate all day or in shifts:

• All Day (8:30 AM-5:30 PM ET)
• 8:30 AM-11:30 AM ET
• 11:30 AM-2:30 PM ET
• 2:30 PM-5:30 PM ET 
• The bulk of the project work will be done during the first two shifts with the third shift focused on final finishes and clean-up.

More information, including detailed meetup instructions, will be sent to all volunteers once the number of volunteers and specific project groupings have been finalized. 

Originally conceived and nurtured by the Emerging Leaders Coalition (ELC), the project has officially "graduated" from its incubator stage. Reflecting the Coalition’s mission to cultivate the next generation of leadership, the initiative has now transitioned into a permanent fixture within the RV Industry Association’s committee structure under the Sustainability Committee.

The annual volunteer project initiative was launched in 2022 at Potato Creek State Park, followed in 2023 at Ox Bow County Park and again in 2024 at Chain O’Lakes State Park. The most recent project took place in 2025 at Bonneyville Mill County Park. A lasting impact has been made at these locations with the construction of park facilities, repair of infrastructure, removal of invasive species, and enhancement of public spaces.

In recognition of its accomplishments, the RV Industry Association's Emerging Leaders Coalition was honored with the 2024 National Association of State Park Directors President’s Award. This prestigious award applauded the outstanding volunteer initiatives supporting Indiana State Parks.

The 2022 project at Potato Creek State Park was also recognized with a Partnership Award awarded by Indiana State Parks in 2023. The award recognizes cooperative efforts between a property and a community organization that support projects and facilities to serve property guests.

Please note that we are still accepting sponsorships for this event. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and pledge a sponsorship here. For questions about the event, please contact Project Leads Michilah Grimes or Mike Gaeddert.