Seats available at a new low price!
Cost: $75 (includes lunch and materials)
Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Place: University of Virginia Richmond Center, located off I-64 and Parham Road. Parking is free.
On Site Training: If it is more practical for your organization, we can bring the training to you. Just send us an email or give us a call.
Contacts: Billie Easton at bee2u@virginia.edu or Danika Mansfield at dgm9h@virginia.edu or call us at (804) 371-020. Visit us at www.coopercenter.org/institute.
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL CLERKS ASSOCIATION
SETS ANNUAL CONFERENCE DATE
APRIL 27-29
The 34th annual conference of the Virginia Municipal Clerks Association will be held April 27-29 at The Inn at Virginia Tech University.
For more details contact Donna Boone-Caldwell at DonnaBoone-Caldwell@blacksburg.gov or visit www.vmca.com.
COMMONWEALTH SEEKS INPUT ON DRAFT SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Public Input Sought on Proposed Six-Year Improvement Program
RICHMOND − The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will hold four public hearings to solicit public comments about essential rail, transit, transportation demand management, bicycle, pedestrian and highway projects in the Working Draft of the Fiscal Year 2012-2017
Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) to be approved by the CTB in June 2011.
(Host districts are bolded)
Hampton Roads
April 27--6 p.m.
Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
723 Woodlake Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Northern Virginia
May 4--7 p.m.
VDOT District Office
Potomac Conference Center
4975 Alliance Drive, Suite 1N201
Fairfax, VA 22030
Salem, Bristol, Lynchburg, Staunton
May 12--6 p.m.
Salem District Auditorium
731 Harrison Avenue
Salem, VA 24153
Richmond, Culpeper, Fredericksburg
May 18--6 p.m.
VDOT Central Office Auditorium
1221 East Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
All projects in the SYIP that are eligible for federal funding will be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which documents how Virginia will obligate its share of federal funds. The Working Draft of the Fiscal Year 2012-2017 SYIP addresses elements of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s Omnibus Transportation Funding Bill. The document will be available at the public hearings and on the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) Web sites at www.VirginiaDOT.org and www.drpt.virginia.gov, respectively, prior to the hearings.
Written comments may be submitted via mail or e-mail until May 27.
Written comments can be submitted to:
Public Information Office
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
600 E. Main St., Suite 2102
Richmond, VA 23219
drptpr@drpt.virginia.gov
Programming Director
Virginia Department of Transportation
1401 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
six-yearprogram@vdot.virginia.gov
For more information, visit the CTB Web site at www.CTB.Virginia.gov, the VDOT Web site at www.VirginiaDOT.org or the DRPT Web site at www.drpt.virginia.gov.
Virginia Local Tax Assessment Appeals:
State of the Law 2011
May 4
Noon-2 p.m
Register for this event
Webinar - FREE registration required
Presented by the Virginia Local Government attorneys at Sands Anderson
Faculty
Mark Flynn, Director of Legal Services, Virginia Municipal League
Andrew R. McRoberts, Local Government Attorney, Sands Anderson PC
This session is designed and intended for County, City and Town Attorneys, Commissioners of the Revenue, Boards of Equalization, and their legal, finance and administrative staff who hear, defend or deal with assessment appeals on behalf of local government.
You'll learn
Statutory basis for assessments and appeals
Case law precedents, such as "West Creek Associates v. County of Goochland"
Basis for General Assembly action in 2011 which will make significant changes in erroneous assessment appeals
What did the General Assembly do to assessment appeals?
Required changes as a result of the General Assembly's action
Best practices and recommendations
You can join the Webinar conveniently over your office PC, you may certainly sign up and show it with other staff in your conference room. Virginia CLE credits will be applied for.
Leading Dynamic Change:
Bold Directions in a New Environment
May 4-6
VACSB staff and the VACSB Development and Training Committee are pleased to present Leading Dynamic Change: Bold Directions In a New Environment, a development and training conference for CSB/BHA Board Members and staff, consumers and providers in leadership, research, clinical treatment, education, and service delivery fields related to mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
The Pre-Conference Institutes are scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, and the Conference will be held May 4-6, at the Crowne Plaza Williamsburg
at Fort Magruder.
Attached please find the following files:
Pre-Conference Institute Registration Form (separate registration form)
Conference Registration Brochure with conference schedule and lodging information
Registration Form
Descriptions and Titles of the Institutes, Plenary Sessions and Workshops will be forthcoming and posted on the VACSB website.
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Online registration will be available March 16, on the VACSB website under Events and Trainings.
Please note the following dates:
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April 11: Early bird cutoff date for full conference registration
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April 16: Cutoff date for hotel conference rate of $91 per night. Request for lodging after this date will be honored as space is available.
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April 22: Deadline for cancellation with a refund/requested registration deadline date
If you have questions, please contact the VACSB office.
Grants Training in Fredericksburg
May 12-13
Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop in Fredericksburg, May 12-13. This training is applicable to grant seekers across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll learn how to find grants and write winning grant proposals.
Click here for full event details.
Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend.
Multi-enrollment discounts and discounts for Grant Writing USA returning alumni are available. Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment.
Tuition is $425 and includes all materials: workbook and accompanying 420MB resource CD that's packed full of tools and more than 200 sample grant proposals. Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary.
More information including learning objectives, class location, graduate testimonials and online registration is available here. If you prefer friendly, personal service, please call or write:
The Client Services Team
at Grant Writing USA
800.814.8191
cs@grantwritingusa.com
More than 10,000 agencies across North America have turned to Grant Writing USA for grant writing and grant management training.
You are invited to the
Age Wave Summit II
Thursday, May 19
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Davis Conference Center
Anthem BC and BS
2015 Staples Mill Road
Richmond, VA 23230
The ODP is pleased to announce the confirmation of Dr. William Hazel, Secretary of Health and Human Resources in the Administration of Governor Bob McDonnell, as one of the keynote speakers at the Age Wave Summit II.
Also on the Agenda:
New 2011 Statewide Age Wave Indicators Survey Results
Regional Age Wave Status Reports
Updates on Issues Related to the Age Wave
Opportunities to Share and Plan with Virginia Colleagues
This all-day event costs $25 and includes lunch!
Due to an expressed interest in online registration and a
credit card payment option, you may now register online.
Register Now!
Please register by May 10. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dear Virginia Leader
Because on your work, you know that local officials are searching for resources to support economic development initiatives within Virginia counties and cities. Responding to this need, Emory & Henry College, Longwood University, the Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development, and Virginia Cooperative Extension Community Viability have joined forces to host two economic forums delivering an opportunity to link rural communities to Virginia’s economic resources.
You are invited to attend the . . .
2011 Economic Resources for Rural Virginia
Thursday, May 19 at Emory & Henry College
AND
Tuesday, June 7 at Longwood University
Both forums are held from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information Flyer
Participants will
Gather information on Virginia’s incentives and resources for rural economies.
Discuss resources available for expanding a community’s broadband infrastructure.
Explore links to support and expand a region’s manufacturing sector.
Understand the process of creating a creative economy.
Network with higher educational institutions that offer training and intellectual resources to local leadership.
Forum Speakers (invited)
Carroll and Smyth Counties
Commonwealth for Advanced Manufacturing
Fort Lee & VLRC
GENEDGE Alliance
Prince Edward Electronic Community
USDA Rural Development
Virginia Community Colleges
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Virginia Manufacturers Association
Virginia Tech E-Corridors Program
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Dr. Jesse White and Dr. Josh Levy, University of North Carolina Office of Economic and Business Development, will use the 2010 report Appalachian Colleges Community Economic Development Partnership to explore Virginia’s opportunity to link to its colleges and universities.
At the Emory & Henry College session, Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Commission, Virginia Tourism Corporation, and USDA Rural Development will share insight into resources for a creative economy.
To Register
The forum is free, but registration is required and must be completed by Friday, May 13, for the Emory & Henry College session and by Wednesday, June 1, for the Longwood University session.
For more information or to register, contact Martha A. Walker by e-mailing walker53@vt.edu or calling 434.766.6761.
Click here for information flyer.
As Virginia leaders, you have asked for additional opportunities to polish your skills in building partnerships and collaborations as you work to solve local issues.
Virginia Cooperative Extension Innovative Leadership team is pleased to announce the
2011 Innovative Leadership Conference:
Partnerships & Collaborations
Thursday, May 26
Central Virginia Community College in Merritt Hall
3506 Wards Road
Lynchburg, Virginia
This interactive leadership training features Dr. Russ Linden, Russ Linden & Associates; Dr. Suzanne Morse, president of Civic Change Inc.; and Jim Campbell, Executive Director of Virginia Association of Counties.
Come and join other leaders in an engaging discussion and study of partnerships and collaborations. You investment of $50 will return to you six hours of training, two books, food for the day, and an extensive network of Virginia leaders.
Virginia Cooperative Extension invites you to register . . .
Click on flyer to enlarge.
NACo Steering Committee Nominations
DEADLINE: May 27
Do you want a voice in creating the national legislative policies of the National Association of Counties? Then consider filling out a NACo nomination form to be appointed to one of their eleven steering committees, (Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Community and Economic Development; Environment, Energy and Land Use; Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs; Health; Human Services and Education; Justice and Public Safety; Labor and Employment; Public Lands; Telecommunications and Technology; and Transportation).
The nomination process for membership on NACo policy steering committees is underway. As a NACo steering committee member, you are responsible for debating and creating national policies and priorities affecting counties and serve as NACo’s front line in their grassroots efforts. Committees meet at the NACo legislative and annual conferences and one other time during the year. You will be responsible for your own travel.
Please be as thorough as possible in completing the nomination and grassroots forms and send it to Jim Campbell by May 27. The nominations are processed in our office and will be forwarded to NACo by June 30 for approval by the incoming NACo President after the NACo Annual Conference in July. NACo will announce your appointment in September 2011.
NACo Steering Committee Nomination Form
NACo Steering Committee Virginia Members
Submit your nomination today to Jim Campbell.
Special Deal!! Special Deal!! Special Deal!!
Come One... Come All!
To
Thursday, June 16
Summer Conference Sessions
Featuring
Dr. Janet Denhardt
National Civic Engagement expert & author of The Dance of Leadership.
Pay for 3 attendees and your 4th attendee is free!
Cost: $150 each (for first 3 attendees) lunch included
Non-VLGMA Members Welcome!
Conference held at Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hilton
To sign up use the Thursday Only Registration Form Available on the VLGMA website at www.vlgma.org
Rural Planning Caucus Annual Conference
“Home Grown Prosperity and Vitality in Your Community”
Oct. 19-21
Mt. Lake, Giles County
Program includes a mobile workshop and tour of two Giles County ‘Round the Mountain Artisans; presentations on Rural Economic Strategies, Sustainability of Places, TMDLs and the Environment; and a legal session on Development Bonds.
Keynote Speaker on Thursday, Oct. 20, is Ed McMahon, discussing “Place Making.”
Information and registration information at www.rpcva.org.
