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Throw your hands up in the air and enjoy the ride at the ARA of New Hampshire's Family Fun & Staff Appreciation Day on July 17. Brave the rollercoasters, experience the Star Blaster, and take a spin on the Crazy Cups with your family, co-workers, and rental friends. Registration includes admission to Canobie Lake Park and lunch.
 
Ticket distribution: Tickets will be mailed to registrants via USPS two weeks before the event. If you wish to pick up tickets ahead of time in-person, call Allison McIntosh at 603.856.1899.
 
Date: Sunday, July 17
Schedule: 
10:30 a.m. – Park opens
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch in the north grove catering area
7:00 p.m. – Park closes

Location: Canobie Lake Park | Rte. 93, Exit 2 or 3, Salem, NH | Click here to view a map of the park | Parking is free
Cost: 
Free – Children 3 and under
- $30/ea. – NH: ARA rental store members
- $30/ea. – Outside of NH: ARA rental store members
- $30/ea. – ARA associate members
- $40/ea. – NH: Prospective ARA rental store members

RSVP by: Tuesday, June 28

A limited number of tickets are available and will sell out quickly – register now!

Click this link to register to attend

Sponsorship Opportunity: If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to Allison McIntosh at 603.856.1899 or allie@taylorrentalconcord.com

Event Questions: Contact Allison McIntosh at 603.856.1899 or allie@taylorrentalconcord.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or meetingregistration@ararental.org
 
State of New Hampshire, local health and safety guidelines will be followed. Visit the Canobie Lake Park website for details.

Connect with the ARA of New Hampshire on Facebook

Click here to register

Cruise through Central and Western Minnesota with your rental friends for two beautiful days full of networking and relaxation beginning Tuesday, July 19. That afternoon and evening we will float Green Lake in a 25' pontoon boat and later meet at American Legion Post 545 for dinner. We will make our way via the scenic route on Wednesday, July 20.

Don't have a motorcycle? No worries! Cars, trucks, vans are all welcome to join the cruise.

Dates: Tuesday, July 19 - Wednesday, July 20
Schedule: 
Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

• Breakfast - Denny's Restaurant | 13450 Rogers Dr | Rogers, MN
• 9:30 AM - Depart from Denny's and begin the cruise through Minnesota
• Lunch - Cheers Bar & Grill | MN-23 | Raymond, MN
• Final Stop - Northern Hotel & Suites | 154 Lake Ave S | Spicer, MN
• Dinner - American Legion Post 545 (located next to hotel)

Wednesday

• Return back to Central Minnesota through scenic route 

Cost: Complimentary for ARA Rental Store Members, Prospective Rental Store Members in Minnesota, and ARA Associate Members. Attendees are responsible for the cost of their food and drinks.
RSVP by: Tuesday, July 12

Click here to register

Sponsorship Opportunity: $50 | includes recognition throughout the cruise. Click here to register for sponsorship

Hotel Information:
Northern Inn Hotel & Suites | 154 Lake Ave S | Spicer, MN
Room Block Name: ARA of MN
Room Rate: $110 + tax
Special Note: 10 rooms blocked and will fill up quickly at this popular destination. Book your room ASAP!

State of Minnesota COVID guidelines will be followed.

Event Questions: Contact Brittany Vruno at 952.715.6831 or brittany@crownrent.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

Connect with ARA of MN on Facebook

Click here to register

Escape to the banks of the Ozarks July 29 - 31. Attendees will benefit from a professional development session, presented by Chad Carden, The Carden Group and USA Today's Top Coaches, enjoy a wide array of family-friendly entertainment, a two-hour "Tropical Island" dinner yacht cruise, cold drinks, delicious meals, and networking in the fun, relaxed atmosphere at Margaritaville Lake Resort.

Bring the family along to unwind at the lakeside resort complete with an indoor water park, mini-golf, horseback riding, and more. Registration includes all drinks, meals, and the dinner cruise.

Dates: Friday, July 29 - Sunday, July 31
Cost:

• $150/ea. - ARA Rental Store Members in Missouri
• $150/ea. - ARA Associate Members
• $225/ea. - Prospective Rental Store Members in Missouri
• $65/ea. - Dinner Cruise Only
• FREE - Children 12 & under

Location: Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks | 494 Tan Tar A Dr | Osage Beach, MO
Hotel: Book your hotel room using discount code ARA of MO by June 17 to take advantage of one of the 15 reserved rooms at the rate of $239.

RSVP by: Thursday, July 21

Don't miss out on this popular event - click here to register

Schedule:
Friday
7:00 - 9:00 PM | Pool side happy hour - Tradewinds Deck

Sunday | Journey home

Sponsorship Opportunities: Please reach out to John Schupp 417-414-7783 or jschupp@rental-supply.com

State of Missouri COVID guidelines will be followed. Visit Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks for details 

Event Questions: Contact Steve Houser at 573.635.6171 Option 6 or gm@usrentsit.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

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Let's fla-mingle, rental friends! Escape to the tropical oasis of Clearwater Beach July 29 - 31. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious meals, cold drinks, and networking in the fun, relaxed atmosphere at Sheraton Sand Key Resort. 

Attendees will benefit from keynote speaker, Alan Berg, CSP, leading international speaker as he delivers real-world, actionable techniques that you can implement immediately. In addition, can't miss presenter, Dan Crowley, Founder and President, Peer Executive Groups, will share strategies on How to Grow Your Company with an Elite People Strategy. We'll wrap up this jam-packed weekend with a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regulations update as well as an overview of new resources available through the ARA.

Bring the family along to revel in all of the waterfront resort amenities complete with a private white sand beach and shimmering outdoor pools. All are encouraged to wear pink on Saturday evening as we fla-mingle during the dinner reception!

Don't miss out on this popular event - register now! 

Click this link to register to attend

Dates: Friday, July 29 - Sunday, July 31
Location: Sheraton Sand Key Resort | 1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL
Hotel: A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved. Click here to book your room. The deadline to take advantage of the discounted rate has been extended to July 5. Parking is free.
Cost:
$100/ea. - ARA rental store members in FL
$35/ea. - Children 12 & under
$300/ea. - Prospective rental store members in FL

RSVP by: Wednesday, July 20

Vendor & Sponsorship opportunities: Click here to view the options. Vendors interested in a tabletop display, choose “Vendor Display" option.

Click this link to register as a sponsor

State of Florida, local health and safety guidelines will be followed. Visit the Sheraton Sand Key Resort website for details.

Event Questions: Contact Carol Fontanez at 386.837.6709 or carol@jamco1.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or meetingregistration@ararental.org

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Escape to the tropical oasis at Isle of Palms Beach August 5 - 7. Enjoy cold drinks, delicious meals, and networking in the fun, relaxed atmosphere at Wild Dunes Resort. 

Attendees will benefit from keynote speaker, Rod Bristol, Profit Soup, as he delivers his presentation, Blueprint for Growth. Bristol will detail the steps to construct a successful profit plan along with actionable financial road mapping techniques that can be implemented immediately.

Bring the family along to revel in all of the beachfront resort amenities complete with 36 holes of signature golf, paddle boarding, fishing, and sparkling outdoor pools. 

Registration cost covers two drinks at the cocktail reception Friday evening, dinner and the Profit Soup presentation on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.

Your beach escape awaits - register now! 

Click this link to register to attend

Dates: Friday, August 5 - Sunday, August 7
Location: Wild Dunes Resort | 200 Grand Pavilion Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 
Hotel: A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved. Click here to book your room by July 5 to take advantage of the discounted rate. Parking is free.
Cost: ARA rental store and prospective rental store members in North Carolina, and ARA associate members.
- $250/ea. - Includes cocktail reception on Friday, dinner and speaker on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.
- $50/ea. - Includes dinner only on Saturday.
RSVP by: Tuesday, July 5

Attendees will be entered for the chance to win:

- Two tickets to attend the The ARA Show™ in Orlando
- Two-nights hotel stay
- Airfare for two

State of South Carolina, local health and safety guidelines will be followed. Visit the Wild Dunes Resort website for details.

Event Questions: Contact Shannon Thomas, CERP, at 704.860.6933 or sthomas@csspecialevents.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or meetingregistration@ararental.org

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Watch the Altoona Curve take on the Akron RubberDucks in style. ARA of Pennsylvania has reserved the Breezeline Sports Den for the game, and we want you to be our guest. Before the game, catch up with rental friends while tailgating in the Peoples Natural Gas Field parking lot. Then, we'll make our way to the luxury suite complete with high-definition TVs and climate controlled interior. Attendees will enjoy dinner, drinks, and postgame fireworks. Reserve your spot today - seating is limited and the event is expected to sell out quickly!

Date: Saturday, August 6
Schedule: 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Ticket distribution & tailgating
5:00 PM - Suite opens
6:00 PM - First pitch & dinner buffet begins
Location: Peoples Natural Gas Field | 1000 Park Ave, Altoona, PA
Cost: $15/ea. for ARA rental store members in Pennsylvania and ARA associate members. (Parking is not included)
Ticket Distribution: Tickets will be dispersed on game day between 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Peoples Natural Gas Field parking lot. If you arrive after 5:00 PM, you can pick up your tickets at will-call. 
RSVP by: Thursday, July 21

Click this link to register to attend

Sponsorship Opportunity: $500 - ARA members only. Includes one ticket to attend and recognition in the luxury suite. Limit 3.

Click this link to register to sponsor

Event Questions: Contact Walt Grimes at 724.437.1460 or walt@frsrentals.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or meetingregistration@ararental.org

COVID guidelines as set by the MiLB, PNG Field, and the State of Pennsylvania will be followed.

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With over 70 rides and attractions, 14 roller coasters, a water park and a zoo, everyone is sure to have a blast. Registration cost includes admission to the park, access to all rides, attractions, shows, water park and lunch.

Date: Sunday, August 7
Schedule: 
11:00 AM - Park opens
12:00 - 2:00 PM - Catered lunch
8:00 PM - Park closes
Location: Hersheypark | 100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA
Cost:  
(Parking is not included)
FREE - Children 2 and under

ARA Rental Store Members: 
$30/ea. for the first 20 people per member company
$45/ea. additional 

ARA Associate Members:
$30/ea. for the first 4 people per member company
$45/ea. additional

Prospective Rental Store Members:
$45/ea.

Ticket Distribution: An ARA of Pennsylvania board member will distribute tickets at the Hersheypark entrance on Sunday, August 7 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
RSVP by: Thursday, July 21

Click this link to register

Event Questions: Contact Tara Kelly at 570.442.1318 or info@creekroadrentals.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or meetingregistration@ararental.org

COVID guidelines as set by Hersheypark and the State of Pennsylvania will be followed.

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Wear your best Hawaiian shirt, grass skirt, or lei, we're going to celebrate crab feast the tropical way! The ARA of Maryland is delighted to welcome rental professionals in Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C., along with their friends and family, to be our guest on August 7 at Fisherman’s Crab Deck.

Come ready to devour the mouth-watering menu complete with steamed blue crabs, shrimp tortellini, fried chicken, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks. Each adult will receive two alcoholic drink tickets. In addition to dining right on the water’s edge, attendees will enjoy live music, the chance to win a Yeti Tundra Cooler, and a special prize will be awarded for the best Hawaiian attire.

This popular event has limited seating and will sell out quickly – register today!

Click here to register to attend

Date: Sunday, August 7
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern
Location: Fisherman's Crab Deck | 3032 Kent Narrows Way S., Grasonville, MD
Cost:

- FREE - Children 2 years old and under
- $25.00/ea. - Children 3 - 16 years old
- $37.50/ea. - ARA rental store and prospective rental store members in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Delaware, and ARA associate members.

RSVP by: Wednesday, July 20

Sponsorship Opportunities:  ARA members only

- $1,000 – Includes meal for 6 adults, recognition on the ARA of MD Facebook page, and a few minutes to speak to the group. (Limit one)
- $500 – Includes meal for 3 adults, recognition on the ARA of MD Facebook page, and a few minutes to speak to the group. (Limit two)
- $250 – Includes meal for 2 adults and recognition on the ARA of MD Facebook page. (Unlimited)
- $100 – Includes meal for 1 adult and recognition on the ARA of MD Facebook page. (Unlimited)

Click here to register to sponsor

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Throw your hands up in the air and enjoy the ride at the ARA of Virginia's Family Fun & Staff Appreciation Day on August 7. Brave the rollercoasters, experience the WindSeeker, and take a spin on the Woodstock Whirlybirds with your family, co-workers, and rental friends. Registration includes admission to Kings Dominion and lunch.

Ticket distribution: Tickets will be mailed via USPS to registrants two weeks prior to the event.

Date: Sunday, August 7
Schedule: 
11:00 a.m. – Park opens
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Catered lunch at the pavilion
9:00 p.m. – Park closes

Location: Kings Dominion | 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA
Cost: ARA rental store and prospective rental store members in Virginia, and ARA associate members:
- FREE – Children 3 and under
- $35/ea. – first 20 people per company
- $50/ea. – additional tickets
- $30/ea. – Kings Dominion season pass holder that would like to join us for lunch

RSVP by: Thursday, July 21

Click this link to register to attend.

Sponsorship Opportunity: If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to ARA of VA Secretary, Tina Behnke Spencer, at 540.671.0664 or tbs@airpacinc.com.

Event Questions: Contact Tom Morley at 703.496.6650 or tom@dandbrentals.com or Woody Thomas at 804.512.7955 or woody.thomas@magicspecialevents.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or meetingregistration@ararental.org

State of Virginia, local health and safety guidelines will be followed. Visit the Kings Dominion website for details.

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Determine where you stand regarding current Department of Transportation (DOT) safety regulations as a Georgia Department of Public Safety Officer performs live mock DOT inspections on Tuesday, August 9.

Inspections will include:

- Driver qualification 
- Drug & alcohol testing
- Hours of service
- Vehicle maintenance
- Accident reports

In addition to learning how to achieve compliance with the established rules, attendees will enjoy dinner.

Register now to prevent accidents and minimize DOT regulations!

Click this link to register to attend

Date: Tuesday, August 9
Time: 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM ET
Location: T3 Event Rentals | 1397 Stonefield Ct, Alpharetta, GA
Cost:

- $15/ea. - ARA Rental Store Members in Georgia and ARA Associate Members
- $30/ea. - Prospective ARA Rental Store Members in Georgia

RSVP by: Tuesday, August 2

Event Questions: Contact Brian Corrigan at 478.746.8269 or bcorrigan@macontentrentals.com

Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

State of Georgia, local health and safety guidelines will be followed. Connect with the ARA of Georgia on Facebook

Identify what's dragging down your company culture and how to overcome it. On Tuesday, August 16, at Topgolf in Chattanooga, Brian Fielkow, will share his interactive presentation, Driving to Perfection: Building a World Class Company Culture. Fielkow will share with ARA of Tennessee rental professionals how to develop an engaged workforce, hire, and retain employees, and create a competitive advantage through cultural excellence. 
 
After the presentation, take aim at giant outfield targets and the high-tech balls score themselves. And don’t worry, a whiff is just as fun to watch as a drive piped down the middle! Registration cost includes the presentation, golf, two drink tickets, and dinner.

Click this link to register

Date: Tuesday, August 16
Schedule:
5:00 PM ET - 5:45 PM ET - Dinner
5:45 PM ET - 6:30 PM ET - Presentation
6:30 PM ET - 9:00 PM ET - Golf
Location: Topgolf | 490 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN
Cost: $10/ea. for ARA rental store and prospective rental store members in Tennessee, and ARA associate members.
RSVP by: Tuesday, August 9

Event Questions: Contact Jill Cole at 615.595.8508 or jill@southerneventsonline.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or MeetingRegistration@ararental.org
 
State of Tennessee, local health and safety guidelines will be followed. 

Connect with the ARA of Tennessee on Facebook

Click here to order your ticket(s).

Are you ready for some baseball? Come watch the Los Angeles Angels take on the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, August 16. Enjoy the game in the Club Silver Suites on the exclusive Club Level, complete with food and drinks as you network with your ARA of California rental friends.

Only 50 tickets available, orders yours today for a home run of a time! 

Location: Club Silver Suites | Angels Stadium | 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA

Date/Time: Tuesday, August 16

• 6:00 PM PDT - suite open
• 6:30 PM PDT - food served and game time

Cost: $100 per person for ARA Rental Store Members in California only. Limit 4 tickets per store, with a maximum of 8 per company. Cost includes game ticket in luxury suite, food, and drinks.

Ticket Distribution: Your email address will be shared with an ARA of California board member for the distribution of electronic tickets.

RSVP by: Monday, August 8

Click here to order your ticket(s).

Special thanks to our drink sponsors, Robert Bell Insurance Brokers  and ARA Insurance.

State of California, local health and safety guidelines will be followed. Click here to review.

Event Questions: Contact Holly Ford at 949.527.0729 or hford@hksalesusa.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 meetingregistration@ararental.org

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Throw your hands up in the air and enjoy the ride at the ARA of New Jersey Six Flags Summer Social on August 21. Brave the rollercoasters, experience the SkyScreamer, and take a spin on the Enchanted Teacups with your family, co-workers, and rental friends. Registration includes parking, admission to the park, and lunch – a $110 value!
 
Ticket distribution: Tickets will be mailed via U.S. Postal Service to the address associated with the registrant’s company address. If tickets should be mailed to a different address, please email Courtney Tamuzza before August 5 at courtney@apartycenter.com.
 
Date: Sunday, August 21
Schedule: 
    10:00 a.m. – Park opens
    12:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch is available
     9:00 p.m. – Park closes
Location: Six Flags Great Adventure | 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ
Cost: 
    $25/ea. for ARA rental store and associate members in New Jersey
    $50/ea. for prospective rental store members
RSVP by: Friday, August 5
Sponsorship Opportunity: $200 | Includes 2 tickets to attend, recognition on the ARA of NJ Facebook page, and display company sign/logo during lunch.

Click here to register to attend
Click here to register to sponsor

State of New Jersey COVID guidelines will be followed.

Event Questions: Contact Courtney Tamuzza at 610.428.2669 or courtney@apartycenter.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or meetingregistration@ararental.org

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Take your business to the next level with fellow rental professionals in Massachusetts and Connecticut on October 20 and 21. The first ever ARA of Massachusetts' Fall Summit will kick off on Thursday with Vendor Night. Friday will be jam-packed with diverse education sessions featuring guest speakers Dan Crowley, Peer Executive Groups, Ami Kassar, MultiFunding, and Meghan Lynch, Six-Point Creative.

Attendees will also benefit from roundtable discussions, enjoy delicious meals, networking, and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes and awards in the cozy atmosphere of The Westin Waltham Boston. Registration cost covers the education sessions, dinner on Thursday, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Friday.

Don't miss out on this unique event - register now!

Click this link to register to attend

Dates: Thursday, October 20 - Friday, October 21
Tentative Schedule:  
Thursday 4:00 - 9:00 PM – Vendor Night and Dinner
Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM – Education, Networking Reception and meals

Location:The Westin Waltham Boston | 70 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA
Hotel: A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved. Click here to book your room by October 1 to take advantage of the discounted rate. Parking is $15/day.

Cost: 

Special advanced ticket price available July 7 - August 15
• $169/ea. - ARA rental store members in MA & CT and non-exhibiting ARA associate members
• $199/ea. - Prospective ARA rental store members in MA & CT

Price beginning August 16
• $189/ea. - ARA rental store members in MA & CT and non-exhibiting ARA associate members
• $219/ea. - Prospective ARA rental store members in MA & CT

RSVP by: Thursday, September 29

Exhibitors: (ARA members only)

- $125/ea. – Thursday only: Includes one table and dinner for one.
- $275/ea. – Thursday and Friday: Includes one table plus Fall Summit registration for one person. Additional exhibiting personnel registration is $30/ea.

Click this link to register as an exhibitor

Sponsorship opportunities: (ARA members only; includes Fall Summit registration; does not include exhibit table)

Vendor Night - $1,500 - Includes opportunity to speak at Vendor Night, two Fall Summit registrations, including meals for two people. (Limit 2)
Closing Reception - $750 - Includes opportunity to speak at the closing reception, two Fall Summit registrations, including meals for two people. (Limit 4)
Awards - $500 - Includes recognition during the awards presentation, one Fall Summit registration, including and meals for one person. (Limit 4)
Swag Bag - $350 - Includes opportunity to place promotional items in the swag bag, one Fall Summit registration, including meals for one person. (Limit 6)

All sponsors will receive recognition on event signage and ARA of Massachusetts social media posts.

Click this link to register as a sponsor

Event Questions: Contact Stefani Donabedian-Soucy at 508.681.9331 or ssoucy@res-ind.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or meetingregistration@ararental.org

State of Massachusetts, local health and safety guidelines will be followed.

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Mark your calendars for the ARA of Michigan's Winter Conference at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, January 6 - 8, 2023. In addition to benefiting from the educational sessions and one-one-one time with vendors, attendees will enjoy live entertainment, delicious meals, drinks, networking, and everyone's favorite - retro game night.
 
Education topics, speakers, registration and hotel information will be shared by email and on the ARA of Michigan's Facebook page in the coming months.