AVA Meetings/Summaries

Hello all, We are excited to share that AVA will be hosting our annual in-person Peer-to-Peer Meeting in Washington DC, on October 1-2, 2025. This two-day gathering will provide the opportunity for meaningful dialogue, peer learning and sharing, and deep connection. We have been compiling topics of interest that have emerged from both our monthly Connect Calls […]

Hi Everyone,   The AVA Board will be meeting with OVW for our quarterly conversation/discussion on Monday, August 11, 2025.   If you have any questions or issues you would like shared on your behalf, please send them to me at avassell@avadministators.org by COB on Thursday, August 7, 2025.   Thank you!   Best regards, Arlene   Arlene Vassell […]

Hello all, Our next AVA Monthly Connect Call is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, at 2:00pm (ET). Registration is required. Register in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sH80-EiUQdeQn2GKwlud_A After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Also, attached are the summary documents from the May and June Connect Calls, along with a […]

June 2025 AVA Connect Call

May 2025 AVA Connect Call

Hello all, Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Below are highlights and key updates from the meeting. Number of Participants: 27 Welcome & Introductions Attendees shared their names, organizations, and location via chat. A Year in Review Board President’s Report: Presented by Mark Hertweck, AVA Board President (see attached). Financial Report: Presented […]

Hello all, Our next AVA Monthly Connect Call is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, at 2:00pm (ET). Please note this is a change from our usual Thursday meetings, as Juneteenth falls on Thursday, June 19. Registration is required. Register in advance using the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_oxEwX7rSwGxKI_KdKMqiA Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details on how […]

Dear all, We are excited to invite you to our Annual Meeting, scheduled on June 5, 2:00pm – 3:30pm (ET). This gathering will be a time for reflection, celebration, and envisioning our path forward. Registration is required! Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cSOKxDUZSSWt3F0Ltx9hJQ : After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. During the meeting, […]

Hello all, Our next AVA Monthly Connect Call is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, at 2:00pm ET. Registration is required. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FCEIGp6gQyOZXXH88DN1mA After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting. Note: Non-members are welcome to attend up to three Connect Calls per year. If you have any questions, […]

Hello all, SAVE THE DATE!   Our Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2025, from 2:00pm – 3:30pm (ET).  We are excited to announce that will be electing officers at this meeting. This is a great opportunity for members to get involved! To learn more about our work, core values, and vision, please see the attached overview document. Stay tuned: Additional details, including the […]