Newbies Need to Explore! 

If you have recently become an active Workamper News member, and you are trying to understand the terminology you see in the magazine and online, then you can easily go to the Workamper Glossary at www.workamper.com-> Other Useful Tools -> Workamper Glossary.

It takes awhile to get to know our huge website, full of information to help you live in your RV and find job opportunities.   Don’t worry; you’ll get the hang of it if you aren’t afraid to explore!!

“Other Useful Tools” has all sorts of helpful information for you, such as Sample Work Agreements, Workaming FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), Demographics and contact info.  Be sure to check out all the great articles at the Workamper Journal.

Staff writer Arline Chandler travels throughout the country, teaching seminars on Workamping and meeting with actual Workampers.  Her accounts of adventures and experiences appear in the magazine, in her top-rated book, “Road Work II,” and past articles that she has written for Workamper News can be found under “Workamper Journal” by going to the “Other Useful Tools” tab and then scrolling down to “Workamper Journal.”

You can buy Road Work II through our Store, as we know you’ll enjoy her storytelling.  She has such great advice for RVers and Workampers.  Chuck Woodbury , editor of NewRver says: “If an RVer looking for work on the road doesn’t find the advice or job they’re looking for here, well, then they’re probably unemployable. But seriously, this book goes well beyond the usual “how-to” advice (although it has plenty) to actually profile Workampers and the employers who hire them. In addition to entertaining glimpses into the working RVer’s lifestyle and viewpoints from employers, this book offers information on how to do your Workamping homework, how many hours of work should you expect to do in exchange for a campsite, how to get jobs outside campgrounds and how to operate an on-the-road business.”

Take the time to get to know the website which will educate you on the Workamping lifestyle.  Sometimes it might seem even too overwhelming to ask the right questions! By learning all you can from our staff writers and contributors online, you will begin to feel more confident.

November Calendar

November 9, 2011 –

10 a.m. PT/11 a.m. MT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Yellowstone. Live the Adventure! Join this enthusiastic staff and make life-long friends while enjoying first-hand the amazing wonders of living in Yellowstone National Park from May/June through August/September. Full hookup RV sites and employee meals available. For more details, visit their Featured Employer Page and Register Now to participate in this live Jobinar!

November 10, 2011–

Gold Member Roundtable:  This is a private session for Gold members to learn how other Gold members are improving their Workamping lifestyle, get to know each other, and ask questions.

5 p.m. PT/6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET

Visit the Gold RoundTable page at the Club website to get registered today!

November 17, 2011–

November Dreaminar—Dreamers and Workampers discuss their questions around a virtual campfire.  Submit your questions when you pre-register, if you can, to allow us to provide input during the event.  You can ask question “live” during the event also!

1 p.m. PT/2 p.m. MT/3 p.m. CT/4 p.m. ET

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/219128770

Nov 30, 2011–

Ask the Experts – Mail Forwarding Service Expert Larry Sroufe

For Gold Members Only. This online webinar will provide you with the opportunity to ask any and all questions you may have like, “How do I keep up with my mail?” and ”How do I register my vehicles, if I no longer have a home residence?” Our expert guest will be Larry Sroufe of Your Best Address. What is Your Best Address? They are a Mail Forwarding Service authorized by the U.S. Postal Service, located in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

1 p.m. PT/2 p.m. MT/3 p.m. CT/4 p.m. ET

Register today from the Club website on the Ask the Experts page!

For all the details on registering for a webinar, preparing for a webinar, attending a webinar, watching a recorded webinar and troubleshooting, click here

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Workampers in the News

If you “Like Us” on Facebook, then you probably saw the link to the article written at ABC News. The article talked mostly about Workampers at Amazon fulfillment centers, and called Workampers “modern migrants.”  All in all, it is a good thing to get the word out about Workamping.  It would be nice if the news got out about all the volunteer work that is done by Workampers, and more emphasis was placed on the great parks and campground jobs that enable Workampers to enjoy great seasons in great places.  Wouldn’t it be awesome if more was written on the variety of backgrounds, education and experiences you’ve had and what brought you to the RV lifestyle?  If you would like to share your story, please write to WKN Staff member MaryLou at marylou@workamper.com  She can submit some articles of interest to highlight other aspects of RVing and Baby Boomers enjoying life, staying busy and making a difference.

We would also appreciate your input as to what you like about the In-Between News.  Is it helpful to have a calendar of upcoming events all in one place as a reminder? Do you appreciate the RV Industry News shared here or in the PAGES section to the right of the IBN?  (Look at Right Column now, if you haven’t before).  Articles are added to “Pages”  when time permits and there is newsworthy press releases to share.  If you hear of any news bites or see interesting links about RVing or RVers around the country, let us know.

To build a community, we need input from you. Take the time each week to review what is posted in the In-Between News, and go to the Forums site to communicate with other Workampers and Dreamers. Share your wisdom and experiences with others; or ask your own questions! Please and thank you.

Join the Discussions on these Hot Topics!

[At the Workamper News Forums]

• You might find work as “Apple pickers!!” Check it out at the Workampers Forum (Member-only).
• If you are researching employers, start at the Workamper Experiences Forum (Member-only).
• Post your images at the Workamper Images Forum and check out the ones already there!
• “Good Example of a Cover Letter” needed. Share your tips at the General Workamping Forum.
• “Did you know?” Sometimes you can collect unemployment. Find out more at the Full-timing Forum.
• Any encouragement for “Solo”? Add yours at the Solo Workamping Forum.
• Check out the latest projects at the DIY, Mods & Upgrades Forum. You can upload photos too!
• “Hobbies: space and weight!” Interesting reading. Add yours at the Workamper Interests and Hobbies Forum.

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