Each quarter the Pooling Matters newsletter provides updates on VRSA and offers seasonal and timely news and guidance on a number of issues affecting members.
Registration is now online for the 2025 Annual Meeting! The meeting will be held at The Place at Innsbrook on Friday, May 9. Topics this year include: Navigating First Amendment Audits: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities (HRCI Credit Provided) General Freedom …
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VRSA is joining the Virginia Municipal League in South Boston for a regional briefing! This continues our series with previous briefings in Chilhowie, Marion, Onancock, and Clifton Forge. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 23, at 9 a.m. …
There are hundreds of public swimming facilities and waterparks operated by cities, towns, counties, and authorities across the Commonwealth. These facilities provide a welcome relief for citizens; however, they also bring with them a few important considerations. NOVA Parks operates …
Read More › “Get your swimming facilities ready to make a splash”
Staff continue to reach out and connect with Virginia’s local public entities – from the smallest to largest, through engagements, conferences, trainings, and more. Read more about their activities below! Use of Force Management – Falls Church VRSA provided Use …
VRSA recognizes the Town of Pearisburg as one of more than 100 members to make the Gold Star List. The list is published each quarter to recognize members who have reported their workers’ compensation claims within three days of injury. The …
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VRSA insures more than 23,000 vehicles, including 8,795 trucks, 4,321 police vehicles, 3,200 passenger vehicles, 3,158 school buses, 2,256 trailers, 659 fire and emergency medical services apparatus, 595 transit buses, and 70 refuse trucks. For more than 40 years, we …
Over the past five years, VRSA has received nearly 200 claims for injuries and property damage caused by lawnmowers and string trimmers. 67 of these claims are specific to injuries caused by lawnmowers. Across the United States, nearly 74 deaths …
We were among the 91 businesses named a Top Workplace by the Richmond Times-Dispatch for 2025. VRSA was named in the Small (124 or fewer employees) category. The results were determined through surveys conducted by Energage, who queried employees on issues such …
When group self-insurance pools were authorized through the Code of Virginia § 15.2- 2703, they were created “for the purpose of providing to the participating political subdivisions risk management services as well as insurance coverage…” Why? Ultimately, to reduce losses, …
Director of Planning and Community Development Nora Amos with the Town of Ashland is one of many VRSA members who have attended the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute. She joins Hillsville Town Manager Leanna Surratt, Director of Administration for the …
Read More › “Ashland’s Nora Amos receives grant funds to attend VWMLI”