AVAVRS

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Auxiliaries are originated to assist and support their local squads. The AVAVRS brings those auxiliaries together to share resources and experiences. The AVAVRS has 6 district throughout the state. Each district elects it own officers and hold district meetings. 
 

Interested in joining the Auxiliary of the VAVRS? Below is why Ailease Short, AVAVRS President joined:

My name is Ailease Short, President of the AVAVRS (Auxiliary to the Volunteer Rescue Squads in Virginia.) I would like to tell you about things that go on in the Auxiliaries across the state. I joined my local Auxiliary back in 1978, from there I have participated in all areas of the State Association. I have been an officer on the local scene, the District level, and the State level. I now serve as their President.

Joining an auxiliary is a source of social activities as well as developing a group of EMS friends. Auxiliaries are very helpful in supporting the EMS community through fundraising. In addition to the priceless lessons learned as an auxiliary member through the years I have enjoyed meeting and making new friends for life, working for others, obtaining a wealth of information, and serving others and doing it as a volunteer.

The following is an expanded explanation which demonstrates a WIN/WIN for anyone who is accepted as an Auxiliary member.

You will learn a lot by attending auxiliary functions:
Going to District and State meetings are very informative and provides opportunities for idea sharing and fellowship. It also allows one to take part in local and District meetings or hosting a District meeting. Going to the annual Convention exposes members to all facets of AVAVRS, VAVRS, & VAJVRS and provides several social experiences for the Auxiliary. Attending the annual Rescue College gives you hands on opportunities to take the various classes offered and attend the Auxiliary meeting.

Auxiliaries render lots of community service through the following:
We teach CPR and First Aid classes, distribute safety materials, provide or help with health screenings, blood drives, sponsoring community activities for needy families, homeless needs, and community support. We volunteer time or donate to kid’s camps, Salvation Army, Red Cross, civic groups, cancer telethons and relays, and food and clothing drives.

We serve our squads with:
We provide fundraising, help with administrative work, some run calls, building maintenance, refreshments for squads at their monthly meeting or Auxiliary sponsored activities, and during EMS week directly related to their squad. We work behind the scenes so to speak to make everything run as it should. Auxiliaries also promote a lot of community awareness in our local areas.

Over my 40 years in the AVAVRS, I have met so many great people and made so many new friendships that will last a lifetime. Hospitality across our state is remarkable. I have learned so much in this organization from the ground up. I have had so many mentors and people helping me along the way. We would love to have you join our great association and have fun with us. We need you to keep the Volunteer movement alive. It is a rewarding experience and we would love to have you aboard. Think about it, we need your ideas, time and presence.

Ailease Short
AVAVRS President

For more information about becoming a member of the Auxiliary please contact our AVAVRS Vice President Fay Browning. Contact information is listed below.

AVAVRS Job Description Booklet
AVAVRS Bylaws revised 9/2018
Trula Peach Scholarship

2019 AVAVRS Convention - Where to be...When to be....Check List! - Click here to view/download

AVAVRS 2018-2019 Officers - This year's theme  - "Friendship and Hospitality To The Rescue"

PRESIDENT Ailease Short (Bensley-Bermuda), 898 Twin Ponds Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868 H- 434-848-2892 C- 434-637-2601 aileaseshort@verizon.net VICE-PRESIDENT Fay Browning (Henrico), 7394 Ford Ave. Mechanicsville, VA 23111 H- 804-569-6007 C- 804-382-1717 faybrowning@comcast.net SECRETARY Vickie Arnold (Cave Spring), 2811 McVitty Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018 C- 540-529-7760   (H) 540-989-0372 ornurse54@cox.net TREASURER Elsie Butler (Henrico), 7049 Tammy Lane  Mechanicsville, VA 23111 (H) 804-746-9774 elsiebutler@hotmail.com    CHAPLAIN Clara Craig (Bassett), 215 Alan Adale Drive, Bassett, VA 24055 H- 276-629-5595      C-276-224-2857 claracraig36@yahoo.com HISTORIAN Linda Berkstressor (Lexington), 800 Fitzlee St. Apt 112, Glasgow, VA 24555 Ph- 540-319-8175 (H)   PARLIAMENTARIAN Carolyn Brand (Henrico), 8354 Rustic Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 H- 804-746-2289  (W) 804-714-7703 cbrand@askwoodfin.com IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Harry Householder (Loudoun Co), 125B Clubhouse Dr SW #5, Leesburg, VA  20175 H- 703-777-5898  (C) 703-627-2420 HarryHouseholder@aol.com MIDWESTERN District VP Garland Linkous, (Newport)  190 Colonial Drive, Christiansburg, Va 24073 (H) 1-540-382-3240   Cell 1-540-382-3301 Email- glinkous14@gmail.com     NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT VP Marie Householder (Loudoun Co.), 125B Clubhouse Dr. SW #5, Leesburg, Va 20175   (H) 703-777-5898 (c) 571-215-6737 mhousehold@aol.com SOUTHCENTRAL DISTRICT VP Joan Smoot (Campbell County), 1476 Ashbourne Drive, Lynchburg, Va 24501  (H) 434-944-3954 Fax-434-846-6870 jfs3153@aol.com SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT VP Judy Frame (Bensley-Bermuda), 12310 Laprade Street, Chester, Va 23831  (C) 804-691-1424   SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT VP Marcella Caudill (Washington Co) 19273 Spoon Gap Rd Abingdon, VA  24211 (C) 703-213-1872 (H) 276-628-1077 mcaudill@centurylink.net WESTERN DISTRICT VP Laura Booze (Clifton Forge), 224 West Ridgeway St., Clifton Forge, VA 24422 (C) 540-958-9113 bbcool2001@gmail.com MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR Fay Browning (Henrico), 7394 Ford Avenue, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 H- 804-569-6007          C- 804-382-1717 faybrowning@comcast.net FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Elsie Butler, (Henrico) 7049 Tammy Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 H-804-746-9774  elsiebutler@hotmail.com   RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR Carolyn Brand (Henrico), 8354 Rustic Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 H- 804-746-2289 cbrand@askwoodfin.com     EMERGENCY CARE CHAIR Nellie Sue Ritchie (Broadway), 5545 Brocks Gap Road, Broadway, Va 22815 Ph- 1-540-896-3838  baseballmom24@verizon.net NOMINATING COM. CHAIR Fern Puckett (Washington County), 4838 Jessees Mill Rd., Cleveland, Va 24225 276-889-2862 (H) 276-971-1883 (C) bfpuckett23@gmail.com   LIFE MEMBER CHAIR Dolores Hudson (Franklin County), 120 Potters Creek Road, Penhook, Va. 24137 (H) 540-576-2818   (C) 540-420-2191 hudsonnd@aol.com CONVENTION CHAIR Maxine Kerns (Millwood Station), 514 East Pall Mall St., Winchester, Va 22601 (H) 540-722-6471  bozozin@visuallink.com CONVENTION CO-CHAIR Ruth Swicegood (Franklin County), 280 Riverview Street, Rocky Mount, Va 24151 (H) 540-483-5303 ROLL CALL CHAIR Christy Jeffries (Founders Aux), 222 West Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, Va 24422 (H) 540-862-5536  (C) 540-958-9165 bill4me02@aol.com   ROLL CALL CO-CHAIR Valerie Becker (Bristol),  116 Stadium Street P.O. Box 249, Glade Spring, Va. 24340 (H) 276-426-2468  (C) 276-274-6080 valariebecker35@yahoo.com FUND RAISING CHAIR Tracey Frame (Bensley-Bermuda), 12310 LaPrade Street, Chester, VA 23831 (C) 804-691-7235  SingerTracyLynn@hotmail.com   FUND RAISING CO-CHAIR Stacey Frame (Bensley-Bermuda), 12310 LaPrade Street, Chester, Va 23831 (C) 804-894-1437  avonstaceyframe@hotmail.com

AVAVRS CALENDAR Events & Upcoming District Meetings Location: Date Time NE Greater Manasass 5/4/19 12pm, EMT Quiz, Meeting to follow MW Riner 5/4/19 6pm SC Cave Spring 5/19/19 1pm SE Richmond Rescue Squad Aux 6/2/19 1pm W Lexington 6/23/19 1pm SW Castlewood 6/23/19 5pm 2019 Convention Hampton 8/7-8/10 Please note new date & location for 2019                 2019 Convention Deadline Dates AVAVRS  Contact Person Date            Life Membership  Dolores Hudson May 9, 2019   Auxiliary of the Year Fay Browning June 8, 2019   Officer & Aux Pres Reports Vickie Arnold June 8, 2019   Convention Questionnaire Ailease Short June 8, 2019   Emergency Care Awards Nellie Ritchie July 8, 2019   Outstanding Jr. Squad  Nellie Ritchie July 8, 2019   Scrapbooks Linda Berkstresser July 8, 2019   AVAVRS Outstanding Serv Award Linda Berkstresser July 8, 2019   Roll Call Delegate  Auxiliary  Christy Jeffries July 8, 2019   District Roll Call Representative Christy Jeffries July 8, 2019   Memorial Service AVAVRS & VAVRS Clara Craig Aux & Joey King TBD   Scholarship Applications **        Kimball Glass Dist 5  gets priority,   but others can submit TBD   Anne J. Gwaltney Memorial  open, please submit! TBD   Julian S. Wise open, please submit! TBD   Kelly G. Southard open, please submit! TBD   Sylvia & Garry Clatterbuck Memorial open, please submit! TBD   Trula Peach open, please submit! TBD   Sharon K. Campbell Memorial open, please submit! TBD