Former RVDA of Canada chairman George Goodrick passed away Feb. 24.
The association stated Goodrick devoted much of his time between 2008 and 2017 running a full-service dealership and aiding the Canadian RV and camping industry.
“The Canadian RV and camping industry mourns the loss of a true leader who was not afraid to speak his mind, a supportive colleague and a friend with great compassion,” the association stated.
“[The industry] has lost a leader, colleague and friend, but he will forever remain in our hearts for his dedication, genuineness and someone to have a good laugh with,” RVDA of Canada stated.
During his tenure as a volunteer leader, Goodrick’s industry contributions included serving on the Canadian RVDA board, with a term as chairman in 2015. Goodrick was chair of national education on the association’s human resources (HR) committee from 2010 to 2014, and was named Canadian RV Dealer of the Year in 2016.
Goodrick was an active participant at the provincial and national RVDA board, the association stated, and was involved with promoting RV dealership personnel education and training. He contributed to the establishment of the Atlantic propane certification and training, introduced Trouble Shooter Clinics in Canada and participated in Skills Canada National Competition and the Red Seal exam review.
“George was determined to foster stronger relationships with the Canadian campground sector as well as Canadian and U.S. RV manufacturers,” RVDA of Canada stated. “He strongly touted that in order for the RV and campground industry to thrive, all players must be in constant dialogue.”
Goodrick was “instrumental” in forming the Canadian Camping and RV Council, the association stated, and served as board director.
“Often, staff at RVDA of Canada reminded George that he had a dealership to run as well as a family to look after,” the associated stated. “To which he always replied that his dealership was run by very capable and loyal staff and he was very much on top of playing ringette dad, coach, volunteer and fundraiser in his community.”
