AVA Meetings/Summaries

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 […]

Hello all, Below are the responses to the questions submitted to OVW on April 1st on behalf of state administrators. Thank you to everyone who contributed questions. Please note: Our next meeting with OVW is scheduled for May 5, 2025. If you have additional questions, feel free to send them to me at avassell@avadministrators.org by close of business on May […]

Hello all, I hope everyone is having a good week so far.  Please see the summary and highlights from the last AVA Connect Call held on February 20, 2025. As a reminder, the next AVA Connect Call is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, April 17, at 2:00pm ET. Registration is required! Please be sure to register in […]

Hello all,   Our next AVA Monthly Connect Call is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 2:00pm ET.    Registration is required! Please be sure to register in advance to join the call: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pJMl_KhdTyezx5rKn2bAXw . After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting. Please disregard any previously shared login information for […]

Hello Everyone, The AVA Board will be meeting with OVW for our quarterly conversation/discussion on Monday, April 7, 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, April 3, 2025. Thank you!   Best regards, Arlene Arlene Vassell Executive Director Association […]

Hello everyone, I hope this email finds you well. Attached you will find the summary and highlights from the last AVA Connect Call on January 16, 2025, as well as the email samples that Amy Baynes agreed to share. Please note that the email samples are from the previous Implementation Planning process. As a reminder, […]