AVA Meetings/Summaries

Good morning, everyone, Our next Monthly Connect Call is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, at 2:00pm (ET). Please register in advance using the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-BicTcDoT8K4TtlfgJt8Ew. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting. We look forward to another engaging and insightful conversation! Have a wonderful day. Warmly, Arlene Arlene Vassell Executive […]

Dear all, We are excited to invite you to our Annual Meeting, scheduled on Thursday, June 4 2026, 2:00pm – 3:30pm (ET). This gathering will be a time for reflection, celebration, and envisioning our path forward. Registration is required! Register in advance for the meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2ZPC2pr3RA2g4LNOt4VXUg. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about […]

Hello everyone, We’re excited to share that the very first edition of AVA’s newsletter, The Quarterly Connection, has been sent to all members, primary and secondary contacts, and staff listed on membership forms. Attached is an excerpt from the welcome message from our Board President, Amy Baynes. A few highlights in this issue include: Acknowledging #SAAM […]

Hello all, Our next Monthly Connect Call is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, at 2:00pm (ET). Please register in advance using the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7g9Pj2YcQXS4mup3JDoTeQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We look forward to another engaging and insightful conversation! Warmly, Arlene   Arlene Vassell Executive Director Association of VAWA […]

Hello everyone, Please see the attached Save the Date for AVA’s upcoming Virtual Annual Meeting. We hope you will join us as we provide organizational updates, celebrate accomplishments from the past year, and share priorities for the year ahead. Current members and non-members are welcome to attend. Additional details, including the agenda and registration link, will be shared in the […]

Hello all, Our next Monthly Connect Call is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at 2:00pm (ET). Please register in advance using the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hmeS02JYSaG0wSOOx823ug After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting. We look forward to another engaging and insightful conversation! Have a wonderful day and […]

AVA Connect Call- March April May 2026

Good Morning, Please see attachment and email below for additional information about the upcoming STOP Community Call/AVA Connect Call scheduled on Thursday, February 19, 2:00pm- 4:00pm ET. We look forward to your participation. Warmly, Arlene Arlene Vassell Executive Director Association of VAWA Administrators 6574 N. State Road 7 PMB 341 Coconut Creek, FL 33073 (954) […]

Hello all, We are thrilled to officially launch AVA’s Peer Mentoring and Support Program! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and grow through mentorship. Below is the link to access the Mentor & Mentee Application: https://forms.gle/4Hut5xdUq2QCL3877 Attached, you will also find the following materials: Program Overview PowerPoint from the launch meeting held on December 17, 2025 […]

In response to ongoing requests and conversations about meaningful Tribal engagements, AVA is excited to collaborate with Caminar Latino to co-host this two-part series during our scheduled monthly Connect Calls in January and February 2026.  The sessions will be facilitated by Vicky Ybanez, Executive Director of Red Wind Consulting. This series will focus on strengthening Tribal engagement and supporting Urban Native […]