Congressman J. Randy Forbes to Speak at October General Membership Meeting
Congressman J. Randy ForbesThe monthly general membership meeting will be held on October 21, 2014. The guest speaker will be Congressman J. Randy Forbes, of Virginia's Fourth Congressional District.
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Committee Updates
NEW Pre-Hire Program: Member AdvantageThe Virginia Ship Repair Association, in a partnership with our Member Companies, local Workforce Development Centers, and Virginia’s Community Colleges, has developed an exciting new Pre-Hire Training program. This program is designed to help our future workforce get a head start on skilled trade careers in the Ship Repair industry, while filling entry-level vacancies in high-demand fields with a future. Read the full article9th Annual LEGO Competition! warwick9th Annual Lego competition has officially been launched! Just as we have in past years, this year we will need technical advisors, judges, and volunteers. We also need Sponsors for this event! This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and represent your company! Read the full article |
2014 19th Annual VSRA Safety & Health Seminar! The VSRA 19th Annual Safety & Health Seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Register now - Seating will be limited! Read the full article2014 28th Annual VSRF Golf Tournament! 28th Annual VSRF Golf Tournament The event was a resounding success, and the weather was perfect! Read the full articleSeptember FMMS/VSRA Joint LuncheonOn September 9th, the VSRA General Membership meeting was held as part of a joint luncheon with the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium (FMMS) at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The event saw widespread participation from VSRA Member companies. Read the full articleODU's Courses in Public Procurement and Contract ManagementODU will be offering classes in public procurement and contract management in the upcoming Fall 2014 semester. Read the full articleRECENT NEW MEMBER COMPANIESThree new member companies were approved in September, bringing our membership total to 249: Allied Research Technology, Inc Prillaman's Crane & Rigging, Inc Read the full articleIndustry/Navy Discussion Panel at FMMSOn September 11, 2014, following the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium, the first Industry Navy Discussion Panel (INDP) which is the replacement for the Joint Industry/Navy Improvements Initiative (JINII), was convened. Key points of discussion center on the topics of Fire Prevention and Scheduling Adherence/Integration Read the full article |
Training Events08.24.26 08.24.26 08.26.26 08.31.26 08.31.26 09.02.26 09.09.26 09.09.26 09.14.26 09.14.26 09.14.26 09.16.26 09.21.26 2014 Mini Contract Seminar SeriesThe 2014 Mini Contract Seminar Series is underway! There are 2 topics left in the season! Read the full articleBackground Checks for Employees: Ensuring Compliance with Federal and State LawEmployers often rely on background checks before making important hiring decisions. In both the pre-employment and post-employment stages, background checks can be valuable tools. In general, employers are free to rely on such information during the employment process; however, various federal and state laws impose restrictions and additional requirements when accessing and relying on certain types of information. Read the full article |