1. July 10, 2014

2. GREATER RICHMOND ASSOCIATION FOR VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION (GRAVA)

4. Free admission to 5 Breakfast Workshops and year, which provide training on topics such as conflict resolution, stress management, ethics, recruitment and retention. Free admission to 4 Breakfast Roundtables meetings per year, where best practices in the field are shared. Discounted admission to GRAVA’s annual Professional Development Conference. Eligibility to apply for professional development scholarships for training and materials. Monthly e-newsletter featuring great ideas, tips, recommendations, and resources.

5. Breakfast workshops

14. Special local & regional announcements of job postings, webinars, and other important information impacting professional development. Access to a members-only directory to facilitate communication and partnerships. Listing and linking of member agencies on GRAVA’s web site. Advocacy for the volunteer management profession. Assistance in becoming Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Guidance for newcomers from our pool of experienced members. Eligibility for the prestigious Volunteer Engagement Professional of the Year award for best practices in volunteer management.

20. Evening Member Mixer

25. Annual Conference

35. 2013: SHARON DRESCHER CARITAS Volunteer Administrator of the Year

36. 2008: Ormande Wilkinson Westminster Canterbury Volunteer Administrator of the Year

37. 2009: Kathy Perun Chesterfield-Col. Hts. DSS Volunteer Administrator of the Year

39. 2010: Alison Jones-Nassar Virginia Supportive Housing Volunteer Administrator of the Year

40. 2011: Megan Rollins Boaz & Ruth Volunteer Administrator of the Year

41. 2012: Jamie Seagraves Homeward Volunteer Administrator of the Year

42. 2013: Sharon Drescher CARITAS Volunteer Administrator of the Year

44. President-Elect & Secretary: Alison Jones-Nassar, CVA

45. Treasurer: Anne Burgess

46. Conference Chair: Stephanie Gossett

47. Membership: Melissa Gilmore, CVA

48. Professional Development: Kim Frola

49. Public Relations: Rebecca Eisenman

50. Programs Chair, Sarah Steadman

51. Secretary, Julie Adams Buchanan