As you can see from the preliminary conference program posted at Conference Agenda a variety of current code enforcement topics will be covered at the conference, and there will be networking and social opportunities as well. All conference documents including the registration form, nomination form, scholarship application, exhibitor information and sponsorship opportunities are available on the VBCOA website here Conference Registration.
Hotel reservations. Hotel reservations can be reserved by calling 1-757-213-3000 or by reserving your room online at Hilton Oceanfront Hotel. Overflow rooms are also available for reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn located next door. Guests are to make reservations directly with the Hilton Central Reservations Line at (757)305-9000 or online at hiltongardeninnvirginiabeach.com.
Preconference event. Region VIII is again hosting a preconference Crab Feast and BBQ event on Saturday, October 14th rain or shine from 12:00 – 6:00 at Lake Smith/Lake Lawson Natural Area, 5381 Shell Road, Virginia Beach 23455. Please RSVP to Christina Jackson at Ch***************@no*****.gov or 757.664.6612 no later than October 9th ! For your convenience click here for Google Map directions to the event.
Conference registration. On-line registration is again available through our website for conference attendees, exhibitors and sponsors. We are encouraging everyone to register at Conference Registration. However, if you prefer to pay with a check and register by mail, email or fax, a registration form is posted at Conference Documents
Cancellation policy. Registrations will be refunded if cancellation is received by October 5th. Only partial refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.
Call for Nominations- From Past President John Walsh: Are you interested in opportunities for: Honing your leadership skills? Working as part of a collaborative team? Advancing positive change in the building safety industry? Contributing your skills and abilities? Increasing your knowledge by networking with building safety professionals from across Virginia and the nation? VBCOA needs your talents! Please “Click Here” to print an application. Forward the completed application to Jo********@Ri*********.com and begin your future as a leader in our organization.
If you are interested in using your knowledge, skills and abilities as part of the state appeals process as a member of the Technical Review Board, you will need to submit the 2017 TRB NOMINATION FORM application. Please make sure it is filled out completely and your choice is clear. Applicants may submit an accompanying resume, but it is not required for consideration. Please answer all the questions on this form, supply additional information as requested, sign and date the application, and return to Past President John Walsh at jo********@ri*********.com. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00pm Friday, October 6, 2017
I hope you can attend the events and training. Please let me know if you have any questions, or contact Joni Terry at jt****@vm*.org; 804-523-8529 or Sandy Harrington at sh*********@vm*.org; 804-523-8524.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Respectfully,
David Beahm, VBCOA President
Additional Conference Documents:
2017 Annual Conference Registration Form
2017 Annual Conference Sponsorship Registration Form
2017 Annual Conference Exhibitors Registration Form
2017 Annual Conference Scholarship
Other Documents:
2015 IBC Accessibility and Usability Residential Facilities
2015 IBC Inspection of Fire-Resistance Rated Floors, Ceilings and Roofs