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WHO:
The Virginia State AFA is an independent, non-profit aerospace organization
which currently has around 7700 members. They come from both military and
civilian ranks, on active duty and retired, also from businesses, schools and
the public at large. What they all share is a deep concern and commitment to our
Nation and the part aerospace plays in it. While the Virginia State organization
is closely tied to the other central eastern states known as the Central-East
Region, (Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia) it is
also broadly linked to every other state and chapter, nationwide - 108,000
members strong.
WHAT:
The Virginia State AFA provides the vehicle to keep its members informed of
issues involving national aerospace initiatives, needs and concerns; including
hardware, quality of life and industrial involvement and support. It
communicates this information through "AIR FORCE", the association's official
magazine and with state and chapter programs,
newsletters and press releases to the media.
At all levels, the AFA is committed to young people and their education,
supporting aerospace education and making the elementary and
grade school level Visions Program, available to all school systems. The AFA as
well, provides scholarships for colleges and "Space Camps": supports local
AFROTC, AFJROTC
units and sponsors Civil Air Patrol cadet programs and orientation flights. The
AFA also offers a Community Partners program for businesses and industries who
wish to involve themselves with our nation's aerospace future.
AFA support and participation is made at fairs, drives, veteran and special
events, meetings and conventions.
WHERE:
The Virginia AFA is part of the Central-East Region, AFA. At present, Virginia
State's 10 Chapters are active in both the Commonwealth's highest population and
most rural areas. Continued association growth, participation and commitment
will continue to be major and ongoing goals, until full statewide representation
has been achieved.
The main body of the Virginia AFA is the Executive Council, which is made up of
the State Officers and all Chapter Presidents. The Executive Council meets at
least once each quarter. The meetings are held in the areas of local chapters on
a rotating basis.
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