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April Virtual Membership Meeting: Congresswoman Elaine Luria

Elaine Luria, U.S Congresswoman
Elaine Luria, U.S Congresswoman

The April General Membership meeting of 2021 will be held virtually on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The speaker for the meeting will be Congresswoman Elaine Luria.

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Featured Article: When is Per Diem Considered a Wage in Longshore Act Claims?

David Widener, Director of Claims Advisory Services, AEU
David Widener, Director of Claims Advisory Services, AEU

Compensation benefits, whether temporary or permanent, are based on an injured workers’ average weekly wage. As such, if per diem payments are included in the average weekly wage calculation, the cost of the claim can increase substantially.

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March Virtual General Membership Meeting: Rear Admiral Eric Ver Hage Addresses VSRA Membership

RDML Eric Ver Hage, CNRMC and Director, SEA 21
RDML Eric Ver Hage, CNRMC and Director, SEA 21

The March General Membership Luncheon meeting was held virtually on Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 via VSRA’s Zoom account. The guest speaker was Rear Admiral Eric Ver Hage, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) and Director, Surface Ship Maintenance and Modernization (SEA 21).

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Featured Article: Interviews with the 2020 Junior & Senior 2020 Tradesperson of the Year Winners

April Daniels, Candidate Success Manager, Surehand
April Daniels, Candidate Success Manager, Surehand

We recently had the honor to shine the spotlight on the Junior and Senior Tradesperson of the Year award winners, Danual Pearce of Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. and Heng Hy of BAE Systems. 

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VSRA Ship Repair Night with Lionsbridge

Lionsbridge FC & VSRA Partnership
Lionsbridge FC & VSRA Partnership

The Strength Behind the Fleet is now also the Strength Behind the Bridge! The Virginia Ship Repair Association and Lionsbridge Football Club are partnering for a semi-pro soccer match and pre-match community festival on Saturday, July 24!

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Race Night at Langley Speedway is Back!

Langley Speedway, Hampton, VA
Langley Speedway, Hampton, VA

Drivers, start your engines! Ship Repair Race Night at Langley Speedway is back and better than ever! Join VSRA on Saturday, June 12th, for a fun-filled night at the races. For Sponsorship Information, CLICK HERE!

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VSRF 35th Annual Golf Tournament - ALL Golfer Slots are FULL - Other Sponsorships Available


All Golfer Slots are now FULL for the 2021 Virginia Ship Repair Foundation Golf Tournament. There are more sponsorship opportunities available. 

CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR NOW!

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New VSRA Member Companies

Two new member companies joined VSRA in the month of April, bringing the membership total to 301. Please join us in welcoming:

  • CO Technologies
  • ADP
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Writers Welcome! Please contact Kathy Bryan, Communications Committee Chairman, at (757) 366-9300, or kbryan@shipyardstaffing.com, if you would like to submit an article.

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