Jones Pond Campground Raises Over $8,000 for Local Organizations
Angelica, NY – Jones Pond Campground, a CONY Member campground, is proud to announce its successful fundraising efforts this season, raising a total of $8,229.82 for local organizations. The campground presented a check for $4,229.82 to the SPCA of Allegany County, as a result of various fundraising activities held throughout the park during the season. In addition, donations of $1,750 were given to the Fillmore Rescue Squad, and $2,250 to the Short Tract Volunteer Fire Department. “Together with our
New York Campgrounds are Making Improvements for the 2023 Camping Season
Campground Owners of New York, which hostsCampNewYork.com, highlights new, expanding and improving campgrounds across The Empire State Independently owned and operated campgrounds in New York are making improvements in preparation for the 2023 camping season. “Most independently owned and operated campgrounds make improvements of some kind each year,” said Donald G. Bennett, Jr., President and CEO of Campground Owners of New York (CONY), a trade association that operates CampNewYork.com, a travel planning
Annual Cops and Campers event set for Spruce Row Campground & RV Park
An unexpected encounter inspires the creation of a wellness retreat for first responders. Ithaca, New York — March 15, 2023—A new tradition is developing at Spruce Row Campground & RV Park in Ithaca, New York. From June 23 to June 25, 2023 the park will host the 2nd annual Cops and Campers wellness retreat for first responders and their families.Cops and Campers was founded by retired police officer Eric Reynolds after an unsettling encounter he experienced at another campground in 2021. There he was
Don Bennett, Jr. to step away from CONY in May 2023
President/CEO of Campground Owners of New York will focus on expanding other businesses. Pittsford, New York — February 13, 2023— Effective May 13, 2023 Don Bennett Jr. CPA will be leaving his position as President and CEO of Campground Owners of New York (CONY). Bennett made the announcement to CONY’s executive committee and board of directors during their regularly scheduled meeting on February 13th. During Bennett’s seventeen-year tenure at CONY the association refined its mission statement,
CONY Spring Zone Meetings Set for March 28-30, 2023
Each meeting with trade show repeats in Albany, Auburn, and Batavia, NY. Pittsford, New York — February 3, 2023—Campground Owners of New York (CONY), the trade association for independently owned campgrounds in New York State, announces the dates and locations for its Spring Zone Meetings. Campground operators and staff, prospective operators, and industry vendors are invited to participate. Each Zone Meeting starts at 9:00am and repeats daily in three locations:March 28, 2023: Polish Community Center,
CONY Welcomes Livingston Energy Group as a Vendor Partner
The New York-based company will provide event sponsorship and education to the association. Pittsford, New York — September 19, 2022— Campground Owners of New York (CONY), the trade association for independently owned campgrounds in New York State, welcomes Livingston Energy Group, a Lynkwell company, as a Vendor Partner to its nearly 200 member parks. As a Vendor Partner, Livingston Energy Group will provide sponsor underwriting to CONY events, present education and information sessions, and contribute
