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Heads Up! A New and Improved Rendezvous!

28 Feb 2011        By editor

RENDEZVOUS HEADS-UP – April 26-28, 2011

Beautiful Heber Springs Lake

Did you know that George Montgomery, the RV Tax Master, will be on hand to help you maximize your understanding of how to do your taxes as a Workamper?

Carolyn Bauer, Manager of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Volunteer Clearinghouse, will give you insight into Workamping for the Corps.

Perhaps you need some help navigating the Workamper News website and the various tools provided. Luke and Jody Duquette are going to help you in these areas.  They also will be glad to explain the various memberships if you have any questions.

Steve and Kathy Jo Anderson look forward to sharing their vision for Workamper News, and Greg and Debbie Robus will reminisce about the past and how they got Workamper News rolling!

Announcing an Optional Bonus Day – April 29, 2011

We are excited to announce other options for the first Workamper Rendezvous that have been added to the schedule.  We know some of you are coming from far away, so we have arranged for an Optional Bonus Day on Friday, April 29th to be coached by Workamper University instructors, Terry Cooper and Jaimie Hall Bruzenak.

Terry Cooper will teach a One Day Session to help you see your RV from a different perspective.  He will teach you tips and tricks in this eight-hour course that will save you time and money and you will leave with a Certificate in hand.  The course is $99.00.

Jaimie Hall Bruzenak will help you with Resume Makeovers, which will include an interview and coaching session with Jaimie. You will leave with three versions of your resume—an Awesome Applicant resume, a print and an email version.  This course is normally $99/person, but she is offering it at $74.00 solo or couple.

Both these courses are something you will definitely want to consider.

Our main focus for the Rendezvous is for you to meet with hundreds of other Workampers who share your lifestyle and dreams.  What a great opportunity to make new friends and share your past experiences.  Some of you have years of experience under your belts while others are anxious to hear your stories.  WE NEED YOUR HELP!  If you are an experienced Workamper and are willing to share at the Rendezvous during the RoundTable sessions, please contact jody@workamper.com and let’s talk about it!

Click Here to sign up for the Rendezvous and the Optional BONUS DAY Sessions!

AT THE WORKAMPER NEWS FORUMS:    Join the discussions on these hot topics!

  • What do you know about “Infrared ovens”? Share your knowledge at the Workampers (Members-only) Forum.
  • If you are researching employers, start at the Workamper Experiences (Members-only) Forum.
  • Post your images at the new Members-only Workamper Images Forum and check out the ones already there!
  • More posts on “INF: Rigs over 10 years old – How many?”  Add yours at the General Workamping Forum
  • What size RV should you get when “full time Workamping”? Weigh in at the Fulltiming Forum
  • ” Any Younger Solos out there?” Join in at the Solo Workamping Forum.
  • Check out the latest projects at the new DIY, Mods & Upgrades forum. You can upload photos too!
  • Have fun with “Fulltimer’s Trivia” at the Workamper Interests and Hobbies forum.

Log in (or register at) Workamper News Forums

The March/April issue has been mailed!    

The online version is available now from the Workamper News Home page.  Click on Workampers, Online Tools, then Online Workamper News Magazine.

To THOSE WHOSE MEMBERSHIP/SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES 2011/02—your HOTLINE ADS Will End Today unless you Renew!  Click here to renew your membership & subscription.

One Month Left to join as a Lifetime Gold Member!

On February 1st Workamper News launched Infusion 2011, along with a Two Month Offer to join as a Lifetime Gold Member.  Well guess what?  The first month is officially over tonight!  If at all possible, you will want to take advantage of this now ONE MONTH Special Offer! You have until  March 31, 2011 to join as a Lifetime Gold Member.

This Lifetime membership will provide you access to a crazy number of resources and educational benefits FOREVER.  As an added incentive, we have included the option to Gift It Forward:  gift the lifetime membership forward to a friend or family member if you no longer have an interest at a later time.

The quality of your dreams and the outcome to See America One Job at Time in your future will be greatly impacted by the questions you ask in preparation.   You may be in the similar situation as Vicki who has many questions and wants to learn as much as possible embarking into the Workamping lifestyle.

Here is what she had to say about being a Lifetime Gold member.

“My husband and I joined [Gold Level] to increase our knowledge about all things Workamper and fulltime RV related.  We have taken advantage of the free training, which has been awesome. . . .I feel like the training and knowledge I’ve gained has already paid for our charter membership fees.  The webinars are easy to log into and I have gained a whole lot of information from sharing with other Workampers during the [Roundtable] sessions.

Although I am still working at a desk fulltime, that is about to end as we embark on our new adventures.”

Are you ready to begin developing your dream too?  This valuable offer will end on March 31, 2011.

To learn more about the Lifetime Membership option visit:

http://www.workamper.com/gold4life.cfm

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Hey Coach!

21 Feb 2011        By editor

Change is Good If You Can Navigate the Roadblocks

It is rare today to find anyone that stays on one career path their entire lifetime.  Studies show that most individuals change jobs 7-10 times in the course of a lifetime.  Some people have an idea what they really want to do after they “retire” and others just know they aren’t satisfied with what they are doing.  Finances, geography, family, education, and health all play a part in a person’s limitations to pursue a new career or goal.  How does one explore the possibilities?  Who has the time?  How does one get the fortitude to make necessary changes?

What we all need is a Coach to help us navigate the road blocks!  A Coach provides training, encouragement and empowerment. He gives direction and focus to prevent one from heading in the wrong direction. The road blocks to empowerment can be daunting if one doesn’t have a clue how to navigate them!  Before anything else, a person needs to develop a mental and tangible plan based on solid investigation.  As a result of training, a person finds the determination to hurdle over all the things that stand in the way of reaching a goal.

Finding a Coach is a great way to facilitate a move from desire to reality. How does one find a “Coach” for a major life change?  There are associations, conferences and seminars that one can attend to be “coached.”  The problem is that they are also expensive to join or attend and take a lot of valuable time.  Too often, a person has to already be on that career path or meet certain requirements in order to even become a member or attend a seminar.  Then again, there are often prohibitive expenses such as travel expenses and time off work to attend the conferences and seminars.

Travel is probably the number one goal or dream included in almost everyone’s “Bucket List.”  To be able to travel to some place new AND do something new to make money is almost too good to be true.  Most people, however, have never heard or thought of traveling in an RV or pulling a Fifth Wheel or trailer to a new destination of their dreams.  Most are clueless they could exchange part time work for a site or even get paid, possibly even writing off many of their expenses.  Workamping is a rare exception to that career path change many are looking for…combining travel with work!

The most amazing thing is that Workampers have access to a whole team of “coaches.”  The coaching team is called Workamper News.  So much of the “fear factor” about Workamping is removed once one is coached.  Where else can thousands of people be empowered to learn, to grow, to travel and earn money along the way?  Where else are people enabled to live life to the fullest? Can you think of any other association or membership community that is such an incredible coach?  I don’t think so.

Are You Heading West? Have We Got the Books For You!    

Now is the time to start planning your next adventure!  Are you heading west?   We can help by telling you about some awesome travel books in the Workamper News Store. These books published by Rolling Home Press give great informative descriptions of the destinations, roads to safely travel, and RV campgrounds.  We are impressed how well-organized the information is and the easy-to-read maps for Rvers.  They also provide info if you aren’t traveling by RV.

  • Traveler’s Guide to Mexican Camping: Explore Mexico, Guatemala and Belize with your RV or Tent.   $21.95 U.S.
  • Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations:  Rv and Car Camping Destinations in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.  $19.95 U.S.
  • Traveler’s Guide to Alaskan Camping: Alaska and Yukon Camping With RV or Tent. $21.95
You can find any of these great titles in the Workamper News Store.

RV Maintenance For Ladies Only:  First Session March 3rd        

MARCH 3rd is the first session of RV MAINTENANCE FOR LADIES ONLY.  Evada Cooper is passionate about teaching ladies the “We Can Do It” philosophy.  Living in an RV and not sure how to take care of it? All courses are 90 minute LIVE EVENT Webinars that begin the first Thursday in March 2011 with a class each week until finished May 19, 2011.  Each class is recorded and available for viewing online should you miss any of the eleven live events. That’s 17 hours of RV maintenance training offered by Workamper University and Mobile RV Academy.  For more, visit www.workamper.com/rvprofessor/rvmaintforladies

WEBINARS:  There’s Nothing To Be Scared Of!

A Webinar provides participants from all over the country the ability to connect with a presenter and other attendees via their computer and/or telephone.  If you are online, you can view the presentation on your computer screen and hear it with your speakers or else hear it audibly by telephone.  The presenter may show you a PowerPoint presentation or share their Internet browser enabling you to see their mouse move as they click through their website. You will be able to interact with the presenter by typing your comment or question within a chat-box online; or speaking into your computer’s microphone and speakers; or speaking into your telephone.

Webinars may seem technologically intimidating, but once you attend one, the rest just get easier! Here are some tips and things to do to make your webinar experience easier.

Registering to Attend an Online Webinar/Jobinar/Dreaminar

To register for a webinar, click the registration link provided.   On the registration page, enter in your name and email address.  You will then receive a confirmation email from @citrixonline.com which is the company that provides the GoToMeeting/GoToWebinar services.   A day or so ahead of time, you will even receive a Reminder email.  On the day of registration, you will receive an email that includes a link to click on, allowing you to join the webinar on the specified time and date.   It’s okay to join the webinar about 5-10 minutes before the actual start time.

We promise you!  It’s not scary, you don’t have to say a thing if you don’t want to; and you can be proud of yourself once you’ve done it the first time!  It is great to attend one live because you can get your questions answered and hear what others have to say.

Note:   For all the details on registering for a webinar, preparing for a webinar, attending a webinar, watching a recorded webinar and troubleshooting, visit http://www.workamper.com/webinarinfo

Join Us For The Upcoming Jobinar!

CROOKED CREEK RESORT JOBINAR
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
11 a.m. PT/12 p.m. MT/1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET

Crooked Creek Campground & Resort is located 2 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota. The resort was established over 30 years ago and features 82 RV spaces, 14 unit motel, 10 modern housekeeping cabins, 5 camp cabins, heated outdoor pool, food shack and 2 bath houses. Positions are all part time. Each person must work 15 hours a week in exchange for 30 amp w/e/s site with cable and WiFi. Any additional hours worked will be paid $8.00 an hour. VIP passes are included to area attractions at no charge plus other perks. Join us during this webinar event to learn more about our opportunities and ask any questions you may have!

Register today at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/362909651

The March/April Issue of Workamper News is scheduled to be mailed out in a few days.  If the mailing label on your Jan/Feb issue reads 2011/02 then it is time for you to Renew! (You can also find your expiration date when logged in at Workamper.com)



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Don’t Miss Out: Renew & Submit Address Changes

17 Feb 2011        By editor

Time to Renew and Submit Your Address Changes–

The March/April 2011 issue of Workamper News is in production and will be mailed this week.  If you receive the hard copy of the magazine, please make sure we have your current mailing address before February18th.  This will provide time to make the update and include your correct address with the mailing list we send to the printer.  We know you don’t want to miss out!

Have You Renewed Your Membership & Subscription?

Don’t Delay or you’ll miss out on all the Hotlines or In Between News, say nothing of your magazine.

Go to http://www.workamper.com/membertype to renew  just as soon as possible.


At The Workamper Forums:

Join the discussions on these hot topics!

  • Where will you be “Summer 2010″? List your destination at the Workampers (Subscriber-only) Forum.
  • If you are researching employers, start at the WE (Subscriber-only) Forum.
  • Post your images at the new Subscriber-only Workamper Images Forum and check out the ones already there!
  • Any information on ” Firework Stands?” Share yours at the General Workamping Forum.
  • Suggestions or cautions for “Traveling 93 thru Nevada”? Add yours at the Fulltiming Forum.”
  • New, single, frustrated” could use encouragement. Help out at the Solo Workamping Forum.
  • Check out the latest projects at the new DIY, Mods & Upgrades forum. You can upload photos too!
  • Have you tried the “Sunbeam Rocket Grill?”   Give us feedback at the Workamper Interests and Hobbies forum.

Log in (or register at)  Workamper Forums <http://forums.workamper.com/>

Two New Workamping For Charities Opportunities Just Posted

Do you love animals?

There are many volunteer positions available in Minnesota at The Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary-American Bear Association.

Workamp at Safe Harbor Farms – caring for cats, dogs, goats and more – in the woods of coastal North Carolina.

Visit the Workamping for Charities page found at Workamper.com under the Workampers tab -> Find a Job.

What’s Happening at Workamper University?

Terry Cooper’s Gold Star Club.  Tech Problems?  Find New Solutions

…is a month into the Gold Star 2011 four-month course.  But don’t worry:  it’s not too late to enroll!  You will have access to his already recorded courses in the Library, and you can either attend the ongoing virtual classroom presentations or view them at your convenience.  Terry’s teaching methods are like having your own RV Maintenance Tech leaning over your shoulder, guiding you along step by step!  Seventeen hours of course-work are included.  Disinherit the RV Service Tech!  Learn how to handle 80% of the problems yourself!  Let Terry Cooper, a Master Certified RV Technician and college instructor show you how you can do your own RV service and maintenance.

To learn more on how you can secure your future by investing in yourself go to http://www.workamper.com/rvprofessor/goldstar2011/

Workamping 101 –

How to Get Your First Workamping Job – 2011 – by Jamie Hall Burzenak, began January 25, 2011, but all sessions are being recorded, so you can jump in anytime. This is a step-by-step guide for finding a Workamper position that fits you and your needs.  Hit the ground running and avoid the mistakes others make.  Have the tools to find high-paying jobs, or find those in the environment you want to be in or even volunteer opportunities.  Avoid driving hundreds of miles to a job that isn’t quite right for you or is not what you expected!  Want to learn more?  Go to  http://www.workamper.com/jaimie/101

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Looking Forward to March—

Crooked Creek Campground & Resort will be presenting a Jobinar on Thursday, March 3rd, at 1:00 p.m. CT (11 a.m. PT/12 p.m. MT/1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET).  Crooked Creek is located 2 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota. The resort was established over 30 years ago and features 82 RV spaces, 14 unit motel, 10 modern housekeeping cabins, 5 camp cabins, heated outdoor pool, food shack and 2 bath houses. Positions are all part time. Each person must work 15 hours a week in exchange for 30 amp w/e/s site with cable and WiFi. Any additional hours worked will be paid $8.00 an hour. VIP passes are included to area attractions at no charge plus other perks. Join us during this webinar event to learn more about our opportunities and ask any questions you may have!
Register today at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/362909651

Can’t make the live event? No worries. The recording will be available on the Jobinars page at Workamper.com starting March 3: http://www.workamper.com/showEvents/index.cfm?wType=0

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Note:   For all the details on registering for a webinar, preparing for a webinar, attending a webinar, watching a recorded webinar and troubleshooting, visit http://www.workamper.com/webinarinfo

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The In Between News

14 Feb 2011        By editor

In the Next Few Days—

Join Us for the Upcoming Jobinar Event!

The Delaware North Companies (DNC) Parks & Resorts At Yellowstone will be presenting a Jobinar on Tuesday, February 15th, at 12 p.m. CT (1 p.m. ET/11 a.m. MT/10 a.m.PT).
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. Our positions go from May/June through August/September. Full- hookup RV sites and employee meals available. For details, please visit our Featured Employer Page at Workamper.com

To register to attend, please go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/870373410

For more info on DNCPR at Yellowstone, visit their Featured Employer page: http://www.workamper.com/featuredemployersfolders/91724

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You Can Take Great Photos! The ability to understand the elements of making a good photo is a simple set of skills that you can easily master, just like you’ve learned everything else you already do well. All you need is someone to show you how it’s done. You can learn the skills you need to take great photos!  Join us on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM Central Time for a Free Webinar on the Seven Steps to Perfect Pictures.  Go to http://www.workamper.com/showevents/?wype=1 to learn more and register for Stu Estler, the Photo Mentor’s Webinar.

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AT THE WORKAMPER FORUMS: Join the discussions on these hot topics!

  • What about “North Carolina income tax” if you Workamp there? Add your experience at the Workampers (Subscriber-only) Forum.
  • If you are researching employers, start at the WE (Subscriber-only) Forum.
  • Post your images at the new Subscriber-only Workamper Images Forum and check out the ones already there!
  • Any ideas about finding a “Health Resort job” with vegetarian meals? Share yours at the General Workamping Forum
  • Where do you get “Quarters for Laundry”? Join in at the Fulltiming Forum
  • Any ideas for using a “Lull between jobs” to raise money? Give us yours at the Solo Workamping Forum.
  • Check out the latest projects at the new DIY, Mods & Upgrades forum. You can upload photos too!
  • Are you into “Crosstitching”? Tell us about your projects at the Workamper Interests and Hobbies forum.

Log in (or register at)  Workamper Forums <http://forums.workamper.com/>

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More About the Rendezvous and What Else There is in Heber Springs?

Whether you are just dreaming about the Workamper lifestyle or an experienced Workamper, you will want to attend the Rendezvous!  Please sign up now before it’s too late.  Only 100 spots are left! This is such an Awesome Opportunity at a great price–just $99.00 per person.

WHO will be there?  RV Professor Terry Cooper will share his extensive RV maintenance and repair knowledge, helping you to disinherit the RV Service Tech;

Arline Chandler-Smith [author of Road Work I and Road Work II] will share various workamping experiences “From Amazon to Opera;” Jaimie Hall Bruzenak will talk about “Faces and Places in the Workamping Lifestyle.”  Jaimie is the author of the RV Lifestyle Ezine and online teacher for Workamper University, Workaming 101 & 102. Evada Cooper, will autograph her new RV Centennial Cookbook. Several Featured Employers plan to be there to speak with you about Workamping at their facilities.

Also, several meals will be catered by Workamper News, including bodelicious barbeque and entertainment lakeside!

WHERE? The fourteen seminars will be held at Heber Springs beautiful Community Center. I doubt you’ve ever been to an RV get-together with a better facility!  You can even take advantage of the Aqua Center or walking track while you are there!

What else is there TO DO in Heber Springs?

If you have the time, arrive the weekend before and attend The Heber Springs Springfest which kicks off Friday Evening with “Taste of Heber” and Art/Photography Walk in beautiful downtown Heber Springs. Saturday and Sunday events in Spring Park include handmade crafters, car shows, kids’ attractions/slides, great food vendors and live entertainment.   If you make handmade arts and crafts, there is still time to participate in the event yourself.  For more information, contact Melisa Gardner at 501-362-2444 or visit www.heber-springs.com.

And If I Stay Longer?

Canoeing, Wildlife viewing, Shopping for Antiques & Collectibles, the Ozark Folk Center, Golf (4 courses), fishing, boating and watersports, bowling, hiking trails, Dancing to 50’s & 60’s music or Folk & Country music; boat rentals & charters; the Fish Hatchery.  (Once you sign up for the Rendezvous, we’ll send you detailed information!

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