WELCOME TO GRAVA’S ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE!

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WELCOME TO GRAVAS ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE!July 10, 2014

GREATER RICHMOND ASSOCIATION FOR VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION (GRAVA)

GRAVA is a membership organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities for, promoting the professionalism of, and strengthening the leadership of volunteer organizations and programs in the Richmond area. Member Benefits: 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 GRAVAs 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.Breakfast workshops

Breakfast workshops

Breakfast workshops

Breakfast workshops

Why GRAVA?

You all do a fantastic job & I've been very impressed. I've been greatly helped in my capacity as Volunteer Coordinater of my organization.

Breakfast workshops

Breakfast workshops

Breakfast workshops

Breakfast workshops

Member Benefits: 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 GRAVAs 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.Why GRAVA?

GRAVA membership provides great bang for the buck in a time when all organizations must justify every expense. Strong, committed Board members do a great job!Why GRAVA?

The conference [was] a great opportunity! The GRAVA community is so open and accommodating! GRAVA Workshops

1st THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Professional ConferenceSave-the-Date: July 9, 2015Why GRAVA?

Liked it [conference] so much and learned so much that I ended up joining GRAVA! Great job! Membership year runs September 1 August 31

Cost of one-year membership: $30Evening Member Mixer

Evening Member Mixer

Evening Member Mixer

Evening Member Mixer

Why GRAVA?

Completely thrilled with what I have gotten from my GRAVA membership!Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Why GRAVA?

I am impresssed with the work done by the GRAVA board, the newsletter is great! Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Why GRAVA?

Great conference! Great experience for learning & networking!

I look forward to next year!2013: SHARON DRESCHERCARITASVolunteer Administrator of the Year

2008: Ormande WilkinsonWestminster CanterburyVolunteer Administrator of the Year

2009: Kathy PerunChesterfield-Col. Hts. DSSVolunteer Administrator of the Year

Why GRAVA?

Nice job very well-organized!

Very good program start to finish time well spent!2010: Alison Jones-NassarVirginia Supportive HousingVolunteer Administrator of the Year

2011: Megan RollinsBoaz & RuthVolunteer Administrator of the Year

2012: Jamie SeagravesHomewardVolunteer Administrator of the Year

2013: Sharon DrescherCARITASVolunteer Administrator of the Year

Why GRAVA?

I love this organization!

I'm definitely interested in being a part of the GRAVA leadership in the future.

Meet the 2013-2014 Board!President-Elect & Secretary: Alison Jones-Nassar, CVA

Meet the 2013-2014 Board!Treasurer: Anne Burgess

Meet the 2013-2014 Board!Conference Chair: Stephanie Gossett

Meet the 2013-2014 Board!Membership:Melissa Gilmore, CVA

Meet the 2013-2014 Board!Professional Development:Kim Frola

Meet the 2012-2013 Board!Public Relations:Rebecca Eisenman

Meet the 2013-2014 Board!Programs Chair,Sarah Steadman

Meet the 2013-2014 Board!Secretary,Julie Adams Buchanan

Why GRAVA?

Always learn a great deal at this conference! Thank you!

GRAVA board did an excellent job well-organized, professional, and fun!Visit GRAVA on the web & sign up for our monthly e-newsletter!www.greaterrichmondava.com

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Margaret C. Plantz, Ph.D.