Events

Emergency First Response (Apr 1) (cancelled)

Emergency First Response training is OSHA approved and internationally accepted. This course meets the OSHA Guidelines CFR 1910.151 compliance standards for workplace safety.

Security Committee Meeting

The Security Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 will meet at 10:00am at General Dynamics NASSCO-Earl Industries, 2 Harper Avenue, Portsmouth, VA.

Coast Guard Intellegence Industry Day 2014

Emergency First Response REFRESHER (Apr 2) (cancelled)

This is a 1/2 a day refresher course from 7:30am to 11:30am. The EFR Refresher course meets OSHA Guidelines 29CFR 1910.151 compliance standards for workplace safety.

Human Resources Committee Meeting

The Human Resources Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m., at the VSRA Office, 101 W. Main Street, Suite 5500 (5th Floor East), Norfolk, VA  23510.  We are located in the World Trade Center building.

Parking is available in the Town Point Parking Garage on Main Street directly across the street from the World Trade Center building.  Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation.

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Course #7615 (April 3-4)

The OSHA-10 hour course awards the 10-hour certification card and meets all of the mandated regulations for  Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) course 7615 in a format that specifically addresses the challenges and enviromental conditions specific to the shipyards. In addition, ship yard specific regulations and issues are covered in depth. Instructos are authorized by OSHA endorsed certification programs. The completion card is valid for 5 years at which time the course must be repeated. Our instructors an OSHA accepted certified to conduct this class and grany the award of certification cards. Cards are issued through the Instructor's certifying body. All book, material and certification costs are covered in the course fee.

Contracts Committee Meeting

The Contracts Committee will meet the first Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m., at the VSRA Offices, 101 W. Main Street, Suite 5500 (5th Floor East), Norfolk, VA  23510.  We are located in the World Trade Center building.

Parking is available in the Town Point Parking Garage on Main Street directly across the street from the World Trade Center building.  Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation.

NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Course PREP (Apr 8-10)

This is perfect for workers who are going to attend the NBPI certification class or who need to retake the course/exam.

Quality Assurance Committee Meeting

The QMB / Quality Assurance Committee combined meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of every ODD month starting at 9:00 a.m., at the VSRA Offices, 101 W. Main Street, Suite 5500 (5th Floor East), Norfolk, VA  23510.  We are located in the World Trade Center building. The QA Committee session will begin immediately following the QMB session.

Parking is available in the Town Point Parking Garage on Main Street directly across the street from the World Trade Center building.  Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation.

Human Resources Professional Development Seminar (ALERT: LOCATION CHANGE)

Safety and Environmental Committee Meeting

The Safety & Environmental Committee meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of every ODD month at 9:00 a.m. at the VSRA Office, 101 W. Main Street, Suite 5500 (5th Floor East), Norfolk, VA  23510.  We are located in the World Trade Center building.

Parking is available in the Town Point Parking Garage on Main Street directly across the street from the World Trade Center building.  Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation.

"The Yard" FM99 Ship Repair Competition and Appreciation Day

In 2013, Newport News Shipbuilders took the title of being "The Yard" in the 2nd Annual cardboat boat competition. This year we are looking forward to more friendly competition and fun for the whole family! Our new category for sub-contractors is called "The Yard's Force" so we can involve more of our member companies in the event!

Navsea Basic Paint Inspector Certification (Apr 14-18)

VSRA is one of the few organizations authorized to instruct this very specialized course.

VSRA General Membership Luncheon Meeting

VSRA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, followed by a lunch meeting with the general membership. The Chairman of the VSRA Board and the VSRA committee chairs report to the general membership at the monthly meeting, followed by a guest speaker's presentation. Each member company may have its designated representatives present at the general membership monthly luncheon meeting and is welcome to invite company guests.

Communications Committee Meeting

MOVED to April 24, 2014

Good Friday (VSRA office closes at noon)

NAVSEA Cableway (Apr 21-25)

This course is under the oversight of AMSEC and upon successful completion attendees will receive a NAVSEA Cableway Certification card. The cableway program provides NAVSEA Cableway training and certification to students.

LEGO FINALS

Communications Committee Meeting

The Communications Committee meeting has been moved to Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Q.E.D. Systems.

2014 Tradesmen of the Year Awards Nominations Due Today by 5:00 p.m.

ODU Supply Chain Strategy Seminar

GENEDGE ALLIANCE, in partnership with Old Dominion University Business Gateway is hosting a Supply Chain Strategy Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Seminar on Tuesday, April 29th from 8:30-3:00. Cost: $299 per person.

Emergency First Response REFRESHER (April 30)

This is a 1/2 a day refresher course from 7:30am to 11:30am. The EFR Refresher course meets OSHA Guidelines 29CFR 1910.151 compliance standards for workplace safety.