Chronicling the adventures of an elite experiential marketing team. From the nine years on the road to new adventures in Portland, OR. We are the Roving Van Gelders and we can’t wait to see you down the road.
You're in for an exciting week! We are heading to another convention, this one if for the American Libraries Association. It is being held in New Orleans! Woo Hoo, not just that but we have fours days off before the convention starts and have chosen to celebrate our anniversary a month early. I've made reservations... Continue Reading →
What more could a fella want when turning 35 than to spend the day in a canoe with his ladies? How about adding the amazing fact that it was free fishing weekend, no permits required! Oh yeah. We are in Arkansas and headed to the Ozark Mountains for a half day long canoe float in... Continue Reading →
It is time for my girls week! This is the annual trip I take with friends to relax and enjoy the company of someone other than Josh for a bit. Josh will remain on tour with a little help from a new MRA employee, Vincent. They will be in the towns of Marshall, TX and... Continue Reading →
I'm sure you've all seen a "Where the Hell is Wall Drug" bumper sticker or any of the other famous souvenirs that now claim fame. One that we have come across are shirt from a place called Eskimo Joe's; first catching my eye because they are from Stillwater. When I first saw one I thought... Continue Reading →
Thought it would be fun to channel one of our favorite artists for this week's Travel Tuesday. I found the lyrics for Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere and thought it would be fun to see how many of the places in the song we have been too. The places in RED we have visited. So... Continue Reading →
Due to some mechanical issues today was our day off instead of the usual Sunday. After running some errands we decided to head for a lake on the Oklahoma State University campus for some R&R. I read a short article in Outdoor Photography magazine that got me all fired up to try a different technique. ... Continue Reading →
This week we will be traveling to Stillwater, Oklahoma and Rogers, Arkansas. I also have been told that before the end of September we will reach every state east of the Mississippi River. So that means, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and more (hopefully Virginia again). Post of the Week: This is more of a link... Continue Reading →
Figured it was about time to write another segment about our crazy job. One element that is my responsibility and completed daily is logistics. What I mean by that term is that I plan the daily movements of team members and equipment. I schedule and plan our arrivals, departures and movements. I book hotels, find... Continue Reading →
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