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.
Approximately 19 years ago John Connelly, an employee with the Upper Occoquan Service Authority (UOSA), experienced a life-changing injury and a prognosis that he may never walk again. Speaking with his workers’ compensation claims representative from the hospital, John expressed …
Read More › “The next day comes – The inspiring story of John Connelly”
Registration is online for the 2024 Annual Meeting, in person for the first time since 2019! Seating is limited and registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The half-day meeting will be held at The Place at Innsbrook, with …
Read More › “Register for the 2024 in-person Annual Meeting!”
The Town of West Point, situated at the confluence of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers – where they meet to form the York River, was incorporated in 1870. With many historic buildings undergoing renovations, in addition to new construction, their …
Read More › “Grant Spotlight: Town of West Point receives funds for inspection robot”
VRSA provides human resources (HR) consulting to members with public officials liability coverage to assist in mitigating employment practices liability exposure. Services are provided by VRSA Director of Human Resources, Tina Stevens. Members are encouraged to utilize this service to …
This quarter, we recognize the City of Emporia as one of the more than 100 members to make the Gold Star List. The list is reported quarterly to recognize members who have reported their workers’ compensation claims within three days of …
Read More › “City of Emporia recognized on the VRSA Gold Star List!”
At the Southeast Loss Control Group (SELC) conference this month, longtime VRSA Senior Safety Consultant Fonda Craig was one of three recognized with a SELC Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented for more than 20 years of service to …
Read More › “Senior Safety Consultant Fonda Craig receives distinguished service award”
VRSA once again received recognition from the Association of Governmental Risk Pools (AGRiP) for meeting Advisory Standards during their Governance Conference in March. The recognition exemplifies VRSA’s tradition of doing things the right way – providing the broadest protections, managing claims …
Read More › “VRSA receives recognition for meeting Advisory Standards”
The Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) was among the 92 businesses named a Top Workplace by the Richmond Times-Dispatch for 2024. VRSA was named in the Small (124 or fewer employees) category. The results were determined through surveys conducted by Energage, …
Staff have leaped into spring with presentations, training, and attendance at events throughout Virginia. Read more about the activities of our staff below! Staunton City Council Retreat Local Government Specialist Peter Stephenson again teamed up with Director of Education and …
With warmer weather and the upcoming summer season, now is the time to get your entity’s playgrounds, parks, and pools ready for their time in the spotlight. Here are a few tips for inspecting your playgrounds, parks, and pools. Playgrounds: …
Coverage Spotlight: Automobile Liability From firetrucks to snowplows, police vehicles to school buses, and more, VRSA has you covered when it comes to automobile liability. Automobile liability coverage has two parts – both designed to protect members from damages caused …
Does your entity allow citizens to rent spaces for events? Many public entities allow citizens to utilize their facilities and property for events such as weddings, parties, graduations, festivals, and parades. However, the users of these spaces should bring their …
Read More › “Event coverage provides protections for entities and citizens”
In today’s world, virtually everything we interact with requires a password. Since passwords are the gateway to accessing not only your personal accounts but also the data that your entity maintains, every bad actor wants it. Here are some steps …
Read More › “Master password management with these essential tips”
Need OSHA training for you and your staff? VRSA has you covered for FREE. Over the past year, our safety consultants have provided nearly a dozen OSHA training sessions with 68 member entities represented. In total, 267 member employees received …
Read More › “Staff deliver OSHA training throughout the Commonwealth”
The VRSA Online University provides FREE unlimited online training for member employees, saving time out of the office as well as travel costs. The university provides courses in the areas of public safety, public works, defensive driving, parks and recreation, human resources, schools, law enforcement, and more.