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The Virginia Alliance of Social Work Practitioners is an organization promoting the professional development of Social Workers in public agencies across the Commonwealth. Our strength is in our numbers and in the participation of our members. Our committees have accomplished and contiune to pursue changes and updates within the public social services system that will enhance and improve our service provision and our professional status. In order to maintain our dynamic approach, our committees must be fully staffed and active. Please visit the Committee page and note where vacancies exist currently. If you are interested in serving on a committee or chairing a committee that is currently not active, please contact the current chairperson or contact the Executive Board to become involved. We need your active participation to continue to make our organization successful.

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In 1986 five individuals, Judy English, Diane Kurfehs, James Oliver, Michael Pelfrey and Danny Edwards, saw the need to form an organization that would "create and promote understanding, fellowship, and cooperation among social work practitioners". The members of the Alliance are thankful for the insight of these five individuals. We will have an opportunity to show that appreciation as we celebrate the idea that took place 25 years ago during the Alliance Spring Conference April 27th-29th. This Celebration of Knowledge will be held at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump April 27-29, 2011.

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Membership applications are now being accepted for the upcoming year. Please renew or join us! Use the attached coupon to receive a discount towards your dues until August 15th. Agency memberships may be received before the July 1 begin date for the new year.

 Membership Application
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The Alliance is interested in maintaining a roster of retired local agency social workers who would be interested in working part time in local agencies after retirement. We have some directors who are very interested in hiring retired workers to help when there are vacancies. If you are getting ready for retirement and would like to be on this roster, please email your contact information including the program areas you have worked in to amitchell@kingwilliamcounty.us. If you know of retirees who might be interested, please have them email their contact information as well. Thank you.

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Please visit the website for the League at www.vlsse.org

You will find committee meeting minutes for all of the Service program committees. Thanks.