July 10, 2014 GREATER RICHMOND ASSOCIATION FOR VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION (GRAVA) 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 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. Evening Member Mixer Annual Conference 2013: SHARON DRESCHER CARITAS Volunteer Administrator of the Year 2008: Ormande Wilkinson Westminster Canterbury Volunteer Administrator of the Year 2009: Kathy Perun Chesterfield-Col. Hts. DSS Volunteer Administrator of the Year 2010: Alison Jones-Nassar Virginia Supportive Housing Volunteer Administrator of the Year 2011: Megan Rollins Boaz & Ruth Volunteer Administrator of the Year 2012: Jamie Seagraves Homeward Volunteer Administrator of the Year 2013: Sharon Drescher CARITAS Volunteer Administrator of the Year President-Elect & Secretary: Alison Jones-Nassar, CVA Treasurer: Anne Burgess Conference Chair: Stephanie Gossett Membership: Melissa Gilmore, CVA Professional Development: Kim Frola Public Relations: Rebecca Eisenman Programs Chair, Sarah Steadman Secretary, Julie Adams Buchanan