2006 Buffalo RPO/NAVPA School Certifying Official Conference
The Buffalo Regional Processing Office (RPO) in conjunction with the National Association of Veterans Program Administrators (NAVPA) is hosting a VA School Certifying Official’s Conference, Monday June 5th to Thursday June 8th, 2006. The meeting will be held at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in downtown Buffalo, a short walk to our new office and historic waterfront. The hotel room rate, single or double, is the Government rate, $79 + tax per night.
This is an opportunity to combine business and pleasure as you network with your colleagues. Join us for a 3 hour dinner cruise tour of Buffalo’s historic waterfront on Wednesday night, June 7th. The cruise will include a dinner buffet @ $30 per person with cash bar. Reserve your spot early as seats are limited. Also, for those who enjoy sight-seeing, just a short distance from Buffalo is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls.
The agenda will include breakout sessions regarding State Approving Agencies (SAA), VA-ONCE, REAP (1607), recent legislation, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, On-the-Job Training, web based certifications, meeting with your ELR and tours of the Buffalo RPO.
Our co-sponsor, NAVPA, is a membership organization established in 1975. It has evolved into a nationally recognized professional organization for Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Veterans Certifying Officials. NAVPA’s primary focus is education, professional development for certifying officials and advocating for GI Bill improvements. Check out their web site at www.navpa.org
More information and the agenda will be provided as it becomes available. Register early and make plans for what will be an enjoyable and informative meeting. For more information about Buffalo and the Adam’s Mark hotel, please visit the following web sites:
Click here for our registration form
We look forward to seeing you there!