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18th AVA Biennial Convention - Orlando, FL, 29 April - 3 May 2013

To participate in pre and post-convention walk events, 27 April - 5 May.

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Leadership Roster

American Volkssport Association, Inc.
Executive Council XVII
effective August 22, 2012

OFFICERS

 

 

 

 

President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer:
Heinz Johnson Holly L. Pelking Bonnie Johnson Bob Morrison
president@ava.org vicepres@ava.org secretary@ava.org treasurer@ava.org
27727 Ramblewood 15680 Alum Rock Ave 25-66th Way NE 5401 Park Place Loop SE
San Antonio, TX 78261 San Jose, CA 95127 Fridley, MN 55432 Lacey, WA 98503
(home) 830.980.5723 (home) 408.259.5157 (home) 763.571.8041 (home) 360.923.5381
(cell) 210.378.4080 (cell) 408.859.7978 (cell) 763.229.3584 (cell) 360.464.3426

 

Holly's Blog

 

 

REGIONAL DIRECTORS
 

For information regarding formation of new clubs, interpretation of rules and policies, items to add to the Executive Council agenda and event sanctioning procedures contact the director in your region.

       

Atlantic:

Mid-America:

North Central:

Northeast:

Sam Tollett

Kimberly Bradley

Phyllis A. Olson

Doug Reynolds

(MD, PA, WV, VA, NJ, DE, DC)

(MI, IL, IN, OH, KY)

(MN, IA, NE, ND, SD, WI)

(ME, NH, VT, NY, MA, RI, CT)

at_rd@ava.org

ma_rd@ava.org

nc_rd@ava.org

ne_rd@ava.org

3 Delmont Court

3109 Valerie Drive

7013 Meredith Drive

25 Van Winkle Drive

Hampton, VA 23666

Champaign, IL 61822

Urbandale, IA 50322

Rensselaer, NY 12144

(home) 757.766.3065

(cell) 217.778.1718

(home) 515.270.6920

(cell) 518.229.1141

 

 

(cell) 515.669.9402

 

       
       

Northwest:

Pacific:

Rocky Mountain:

South Central:

Sam Korff

Wayne Holloway

Mike Nelson

Kenneth G. Miles

(WA, OR, ID, AK)

(CA, HI, NV, AZ)

(MT, WY, UT, CO)

(LA, AR, MO, OK, KS)

nw_rd@ava.org

pa_rd@ava.org

rm_rd@ava.org

sc_rd@ava.org

74890 Palm Creek Rd

2687 Fria Springs Rd 5085 High Meadows Lane

3613 E. 55th Street

Clatskanie, OR 97016

Rescue, CA 95672

Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Tulsa, OK 74135

(home) 503.728.0400

(home) 530.676.4203

(home) 719.495.0404

(home) 918.745.0212

(cell) 503.369.9906

(cell) 530.391.9492

 

(cell) 918.706.6063

 

   
SCR Blog
       
       
 

Southeast:

Southwest:

 
 

Dennis A. Michele

Bill Hamilton

 
 

( NC, SC, TN, MS, AL, GA, FL)

(TX, NM)

 
 

se_rd@ava.org

sw_rd@ava.org

 
 

27 Cane Creek Circle

10014 Willow Wood Way

 
 

Fairview, NC 28730

Houston, TX 77070

 
 

(home) 828.628.4343

(cell) 830.285.7062

 
   

 

 

Check Mail  

 

 

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Contact this person for information on
European events well in advance of travel.

IVV Liaison: Hans Dieter Fuhr

Parliamentarian: Paul Lamb

Breslauer Str. 60 / D

2559 W Lambs Fold Ranch Road

65203 Wiesbaden, Germany

Bisbee, AZ 85603

(home) 011.49.611.66894

(home) 520.432.3931

hdf1940@googlemail.com

plamb@wildblue.net

 

 

Historian: OPEN

HEADQUARTERS STAFF

Contact headquarters personnel located at:
1001 Pat Booker Rd, Suite 101, Universal City, TX 78148-4147
Office hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central Standard Time
Phone: 210.659.2112  Fax: 210.659.1212


Acting Executive Director: 
Candace Purcell candy@ava.org

This position is responsible for NEC administrative functions and communications as well as international (IVV) reporting and communications. The Executive Director oversees the administrative/operational stewardship of AVA. Marketing, fundraising, and sponsorship development are primary functions of the Executive Director. The Executive Director coordinates with the Financial Director, and the IT providers for IT services and web site development. Ensure the AVA's mission is carried out in all areas.

 

Financial Director: Candace Purcell candy@ava.org

The Financial Director handles all financial and accounting duties including tax and other issues for clubs and the AVA. Responsible for budget items and preparation of annual budget to the AVA Treasurer. The Financial Director is responsible for the annual audit and internal control. Responsible for operations of Headquarters including all vendors, equipment, leases and contracts. Other responsibilities include the human resources and management of staff including volunteers.

 

Marketing and Publicity Director: Chuck Blische marketing@ava.org

Responsible for: organizational fund-raising; development and implementation of marketing and public relations programs; management of multi-media relations and print and electronic publications; coordination with community groups and implementation of communications strategy with government, media, business communities, sports and health organizations and the general public.  Serve as one of the “key” voices of the AVA.

 

Accounts Receivable Specialist: Kevin Davis kevin@ava.org

Responsible for office when Financial Director/Interim Executive Director is out. Handles club, individual and membership invoicing. Online Merchandise Store research. Merchandise invoicing from incoming mail / fax / email / online store ordering from clubs / individuals. Club supply requests, club invoice/statement research, shipping status research.

 

Events Coordinator: Marie Bebley events@ava.org

Handles event management and collection of financial reports. Researches club electronic reporting issues, event stamps, event insurance. Sanctioning issues (club should contact Regional Director first).

 

Awards/Membership Coordinator: Karen Winkle karen@ava.org

Handles awards processing, membership database, and physical shipping. Processes Special Event Program books that are sold direct from headquarters. Mailing of requested Recognition Awards for Regional Directors. Girl Scout and Master Program processing. Entering of national membership and mailing of renewal notices.

 

Webmaster/Administrative Assistant: Linda Rebmann linda@ava.org

Website maintenance. Aids with general administration for Board (Executive Director and Financial Director and Marketing and Publicity Director) and general reception.

 

NEC FORMS

NEC POLICIES

Current Rate for Mileage Reimbursement .555


NEC MEETINGS

National Executive Council Meeting Agenda Index

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING DOCUMENTS

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 11/1/2010 Conference Call

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 10/27/2010 Conference Call

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 9/23/2010 Conference Call

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING DOCUMENTS

Draft - NEC Special Telephonic Conference Meeting Minutes 10/8/2012

Draft - NEC Meeting Minutes 7/6-7/2012 Orlando, FL

NEC Special Online Meeting Minutes 4/12/2012

NEC Special Online Meeting Minutes 3/29/2012

NEC Meeting Minutes 1/20-21/2012 Schertz, TX

NEC Meeting Minutes 8/26/2011 Schertz, TX

DRAFT 17th Biennial Convention Membership Meeting Minutes 6/18-26/2011 Des Moines, IA

NEC Meeting Minutes 6/21/2011 Des Moines, IA

NEC Meeting Minutes 2/18-19/2011 Orange Beach, AL

NEC Meeting Minutes 10/1-2/2010 Albany, NY

NEC Meeting Minutes 6/23/2010 Conference Call

NEC Meeting Minutes 3/12/2010 Albuquerque, NM

NEC Meeting Minutes 11/13/2009 Orlando, FL

NEC Meeting Minutes 6/24/2009 Richardson, TX

16th Biennial Convention Membership Meeting Minutes 6/24/2009 Richardson, TX

NEC Meeting Minutes 2/27/2009 Tucson, AZ

NEC Meeting Minutes 11/8/2008 Oklahoma City, OK

NEC Meeting Minutes 6/21/2008 Des Moines, IA

NEC Meeting Minutes 3/1/2008 Washington, DC

NEC Meeting Minutes 12/1/2007 Mason, OH

NEC Meeting Minutes 8/11/2007 Schertz, TX

AVA COMMITTEES

AVA Committees Now is the time for you to step forward and lend a hand. Your help is important and AVA can not succeed without you. For additional information please contact the AVA President at president@ava.org

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