July 18, 2013, Elkhart, Ind. – The RV/MH Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2013 at ceremonies on Monday, August 5, at the Hall of Fame’s Museum in Elkhart, Ind.
This year’s induction dinner will be the largest event attended with industry giants plus past inductees and future legends. Dick Jennison, president and CEO of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), will serve as keynote speaker. Jennison oversees the government relations and advocacy efforts on behalf of all segments of the manufactured housing industry.
Come and meet the inductee class of 2013:
Craig M. Bollman, Mobile Home Communities
Theresa Desfosses, State Manufactured Homes
Kirwan Elmers, Custom Coach
C.M. Fore (deceased), Foretravel, Inc.
Lawrence C. Lippert, Lippert Components
Thomas P. Meyers, Guerdon Industries
Claude N. Palmer (deceased), Palmer Homes
Matthew Perlot (deceased), Safari Motorhomes
Thomas Walworth, Statistical Surveys, Inc.
A unique aspect of the 2013 Induction Dinner is the announcement that a new multi-section manufactured home, built by Fairmont Homes, will be displayed at the Museum over the next 12 months. The three-bedroom, two-bath home will feature approximately 1620 square feet of living space, with entrance porch, state-of-the art kitchen, heating and air conditioning systems, recessed lighting fixtures, and 5-inch crown moldings in its family/public spaces.
“We are extremely pleased to announce that this Fairmont manufactured home will soon be added to the RV/MH Hall of Fame so that our many visitors can fully appreciate first-hand the tremendous advances being achieved in today’s manufactured homes,” stated Barry Cole, chairman of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation. “The footings for the home have already been constructed and the home is now being built in Fairmont’s nearby factory. We are hopeful that the home will be on display at the Museum for the Induction Ceremony,” Cole stated.
The RV/MH Hall of Fame honors the pioneers and individuals who have made significant contributions to the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries. Since its founding in 1972, a total of 339 men and women have been inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame.
“Monday, August 5, is an important day for the Hall,” said Darryl Searer, president of the Hall, “and I urge everyone to set aside the day to celebrate the induction into the RV/MH Hall of Fame the Class of 2013, hear our keynote speaker Dick Jennison, and participate in our Annual Golf Classic fundraiser.
For more information on the Induction Dinner and the golf outing, visit www.rv/mhhalloffame.org. You can also send in your reservations and check to:
RV/MH Hall of Fame
21565 Executive Parkway
Elkhart Indiana 46514
