Community pools and farmers markets are an important part of bringing citizens together. As public bodies prepare to reopen or expand their operations this year, VRSA’s Member Services staff Nora Pierre, Harry McMillen and Lisa Schenk met with members to discuss their plans. Learn more …
Read More › “VRSA members prepare for expanded openings this summer”
Recently VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon visited the Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Company in Hanover County, meeting with Battalion Chief Chris Hubbard to discuss new sensors the company was able to purchase with the assistance of VRSA Risk Management Grant …
Read More › “VRSA Risk Management Grants and the Hanover County Fire-EMS Department”
When VRSA Member Services Account Executive Nora Pierre visited the Town of McKenney in 2019, she quickly noticed the handicap accessible ramp going into the business office had deteriorated and posed safety issues. Pierre recommended they apply for a VRSA …
Read More › “Town of McKenney utilizes VRSA Risk Management Grant Funds”
As the human resources manager for King William County, Nita McInteer says that “everyday is different” in her position. While working staff from across a variety of county departments, McInteer reaches out to VRSA’s Director of Human Resources Tina Stevens …
Ashley Rogers joined the Town of Smithfield four years ago as their director of human resources. Working for a small town, Rogers has utilized many of the consulting services VRSA has to offer, including those of VRSA Director of Human …
Christopher Himes, Assistant to City Manager at the City of Manassas Park, began his career with the city in June of 2019. He previously worked in private industry and as a naval officer and aviator in the United States Navy. …
Read More › “City of Manassas Park utilizes VRSA grant funds for continuing education”
Like many local governments, The Town of Herndon – up until December of 2019 – utilized staff from various positions throughout their organization to tag-team the duties associated with risk management. In Herndon, finance managed property loss, human resources managed …
Read More › ““People are my purpose.” – Meet Roxann Fox Simkins, Herndon Risk Manager”
Nationally nearly 80,000 cars ran school bus stop arms each day, according to a study conducted by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services. Not only is this illegal, but it can also lead to serious injury …
Read More › “Chesapeake Public Schools implements program to reduce stop arm violations”
Like many of you, VRSA started 2020 with big plans. 2020 marked the pool’s 40th anniversary – one we planned to celebrate by easing what worries our members so they can focus on what matters most – serving their communities. …
Virginia winters can be unpredictable. From December to March, the Commonwealth averages from eight inches of snow near the coast, to upwards of 25 inches in the mountains. Some areas near the Appalachians receive even more. In addition to snow, …
Read More › “Winter Weather Preparedness – Town of Strasburg’s Snowplow Rodeo”