MATRA

Register now for the MATRA Safe Tenting Professional Program Workshop!

Join MATRA July 22–23, 2026, at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City for a hands-on workshop focused on safety, skill-building, and professional development in the tenting industry.

Attendees can register for the full two-day workshop or select individual courses.

Planning to attend? Complete the required Foundations of Safe Tenting online prerequisite course now. It is free and can be completed anytime before the workshop. (https://www.matramembers.org/page/LMSInstructions)

Register today:
https://www.matramembers.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2056724&group=

Questions? Contact [email protected].

🌟 MATRA Board Spotlight: Ned Parker

This week, we’re highlighting Ned Parker, Vice President at Party Perfect and a current MATRA Board Member.

Ned has been a MATRA member for 10 years and has served on the Board for 1 year. When he first joined the industry in 2016, he attended MATRA just three months later and quickly found a welcoming community filled with passionate tent and rental professionals.

“I was brand new and felt so welcomed and saw how passionate this industry is. I am forever grateful for the relationships and knowledge I have gained from MATRA.”

Fun fact: Ned played men’s volleyball in college!

Thank you, Ned, for your time, leadership, and continued support of MATRA.