Committees

ARDA’s strength lies in the commitment and dedication of its volunteer leadership.  Volunteer leadership affords its members strong networking opportunities and high visibility.

Committee appointment terms are for two years.  Committee requirements include attendance at a minimum of two meetings per year, in conjunction with larger ARDA meetings.  Even if you cannot commit to a two-year timeframe, you are welcome to attend any committee meeting that is not designated “by invitation only.”

Contact the staff liaison for any specific committee for further information about participation.        

Legislative Committees  |  Meetings Committees  |  Member Services Committees  |  Resort Operations Committees  |  AIF Committees  |  ARDA Forums Committees 

 

 

 

The Ethics Committee oversees the administration and enforcement of the ARDA Code of Ethics and recommends changes to the code.
Staff Liaison:  Jason Gamel  

The Legislative and Regulatory Advisory Committee (LARPAC) addresses regulatory issues affecting multi-state marketing and sales, and provides funding for efforts consistent with the LARPAC goals
Staff Liaison:  Stephany Madsen, RRP  

The Communications Committee guides ARDA's public relations efforts.
Staff Liaison: Lou Ann Burney 

The Finance Committee provides resources and solid industry financial data to assist members in working with lenders or finance sources.
Staff Liaison: Darla Zanini 

 

 

Legislative 

The ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC) educates and involves consumer owners at participating companies on industry issues.
Staff Liaison: Sandra Y. DePoy 

The Federal Issues Committee advises on issues affecting the industry which may require action by ARDA.
Staff Liaison: Sandra Y. DePoy  

The State Legislative Committee monitors and provides information on legislative and regulatory activities.
Staff Liaison: Jason Gamel 

State and Regional Committees often meet in conjunction with ARDA events, or regionally during the year. They concentrate on issues of relevance to specific regions or states. They include: ARDA-Arizona; ARDA-California; ARDA-Carolinas; ARDA-Caribbean; ARDA-Florida; ARDA-Hawaii; ARDA-Missouri; ARDA-Nevada; ARDA-New England; ARDA-Tennessee; and ARDA-Wisconsin.
Staff Liaison:  Stephany Madsen, RRP  

The Virginia Resort Development Association (VRDA) is a separately incorporated entity in which many ARDA members participate. 

ARDA State Government Affairs Office
4901 Vineland Road, Suite 635
Orlando, FL 32811
(407) 245-7601 Fax: (407) 872-0771

 

 

Meetings

The Awards Committee promotes and oversees ARDA's awards and recognition program and ceremonies.
Staff Liaison: Catherine Lacey 

The Meetings Committee develops the program content and provides policy and promotion guidance for ARDA meetings.
Staff Liaison: Catherine Lacey  

 

 

Member Services

The Membership Development Committee develops methods of promoting and retaining membership in ARDA.
Staff Liaison: Randy Goodhope, RRP 

The Supplier Council provides resources and training for suppliers of goods and services for resort operations, and facilitates dialogue between purchasers and sellers.
Staff Liaison: Bob Craycraft, RRP  

The Construction & Design Council provides a forum for professionals in the building trades, contractors, and materials suppliers, and supports ARDA with facilities-related issues such as ADA and sustainability.
Staff Liaison: Bob Craycraft, RRP  

 

Resort Operations

The Resort Management Committee identifies resort management challenges and opportunities.
Staff Liaison: Stephany Madsen, RRP  

The HOA Outreach Committee spearheads outreach efforts to the industry's homeowner associations.
Staff Liaison: Randy Goodhope, RRP 

 

 

ARDA International Foundation (AIF)

AIF Board of Trustees 

The AIF Board of Trustees manages, supervises, directs, and controls the policies and programs of the Foundation.  Members are invited to serve and must be approved by the ARDA Board of Directors.
Staff Liaison: Darla S. Zanini RRP  

AIF Education Committee 

The AIF Education Committee provides opportunities for professional growth to industry professionals and hospitality students through designations programs, university partnerships and on-line educational courses.
Staff Liaison:  Anna Chongpinitchai ARP 

AIF Research Committee 

The AIF Research Committee recommends research projects, assists in vendor selection and helps shape research surveys and reports.
Staff Liaison:  Lan Wang 

 

 

ARDA Forums

The Fractional and Private Residence Club Forum 
Staff Liaison: Darla Zanini RRP 

The Resales Forum addresses resale issues in a constructive manner.
Staff Liaison: Darla Zanini RRP 

The Sales and Marketing Forum examines industry sales and marketing practices and the best approaches for changing and improving them.
Staff Liaison: Darla Zanini RRP 

The Technology Forum monitors and evaluates emerging technologies and technological trends and provides ARDA members with information about them.
Staff Liaison: Keith Laurent