What else happened at this year’s NVA?

In addition to the volunteer structure changes, 2012 site selection, and National Council and Board of Directors elections, a number of important things happened at the 2011 National Volunteer Assembly. Select highlights included:

Adoption of the new AFS-USA Equity and Inclusion Statement
Posthumous recognition of 2011 AFS Galatti Award Winner, Larry Ralph. To read more about Larry, click here.
To view a tribute video in honor of Larry, click here:
Keynote address by Assistant Secretary of State, Ann Stock
“Resilience, Change, Growth” presentation by AFS-USA President Jorge Castro
Participation in various educational sessions, with topics such as AFS Program Operations, Sponsored Programs, Compliance in Context, the AFS International Network, AFS-USA Finances, and Communications & Technology
Roundtable discussions regarding hosting and sending program goals
Approval of changes to NVA by-laws 2011 NVA Bylaws

To view and access other materials and presentations from this year’s NVA, click here: 2011 NVA Events

To read the full minutes of this year’s NVA, click here: 2011 NVA Minutes