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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS

Business Membership

2023-2024


Membership Basics

Any business or organization deemed by the VASS members and/or VASS staff to be in good standing with the organization is eligible to become a VASS Business Member.

There are seven different levels of membership in VASS from which companies can choose.

Level One is the Standard Business Affiliate Membership, which is required for businesses that wish to participate in any event that VASS sponsors.

Businesses can choose to support VASS to a greater extent by selecting to become a Sponsor (Level Two), Associate Partner Without Exhibit Booth (Level Three), Associate Partner (Level Four), Senior Associate Partner (Level Five), Partner (Level Six), or Senior Partner (Level Seven).

Membership runs for a full calendar year after the registration date.

Membership Benefits

Business members of VASS receive a variety of benefits and services depending on their level of support.

Click on Titles BELOW for more details on each level of VASS Business Membership.

  • Affiliate Membership

    Level One

    Eligibility 
     
    A business or organization deemed by the VASS members and/or VASS staff to be in good standing with the organization is eligible to become a VASS Business Affiliate Member. 
     
     
    Membership Dues  

    The annual dues for a Standard Business Affiliate Member (Level One of VASS Business Membership) are $1,200. 

    Membership runs for one calendar year.  
     
    Membership Benefits 
     
    Standard Business Affiliate Members (Level One of VASS Business Membership) receive the following benefits: 

    • Business Affiliate Membership in VASS for one calendar year, which includes the following: 
      • Eligibility to participate in VASS events (additional fee per representative at each event) 
      • VASS Annual Conference attendee list 
      • Listing on VASS website 
      • Contact information for Business Representatives who attend VASS Annual Conferences will be provided to Superintendents  

    Opportunities for Enhanced Exposure for Businesses 

    The Virginia Association of School Superintendents provides its Business Members with many opportunities to gain a greater level of exposure with the VASS Superintendent Members. 

    Standard Business Affiliate Members can become more involved with the organization by choosing to support VASS at the following higher levels: Sponsor, Associate Partner (without exhibit booth), Associate Partner, Senior Associate Partner, Partner, or Senior Partner. 

    If you have questions about Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Andy Stamp

  • Sponsor Membership

    Level Two

    The Virginia Association of School Superintendents provides businesses with the opportunity to become more involved in supporting VASS by sponsoring a speaker, session, or event at the annual Spring Conference.  

    The VASS Spring Conference is currently scheduled to be held as an “in-person” event, at the Hotel Roanoke, April 23-25, 2023. 

    Sponsors of the VASS Spring Conference gain great exposure to Superintendents from all Virginia public school divisions through their interactions at various presentations and break-out sessions during the conference.   

    Representatives of Sponsors can take advantage of a wealth of networking opportunities, including receptions, meals, and social activities, to build relationships with current and future clients. 
     

    Fee  

    Membership in VASS is required for participation in any VASS event.  

    The fee for Sponsorship of the VASS Spring Conference (Level 2 of VASS Business Membership) is $2,500. This fee includes a VASS Business Membership for one calendar year.  

    PLEASE NOTE: Level Two Sponsors do NOT receive an Exhibition Booth as a benefit, and most of the benefits below are applicable only at the VASS Spring Conference.
     

    Benefits  

    Sponsors (Level Two of VASS Business Membership) receive the following benefits: 

    • Sponsor Membership in VASS for one calendar year, which includes the following: 
      • Eligibility to participate in VASS events (additional fee per representative at events other than the Spring Conference). 
      • VASS Annual Conference attendee list 
      • Listing on VASS website 
      • Opportunity to interact with Virginia's school division leaders at VASS events 
      • Contact information for Sponsor Representatives who attend VASS Conferences will be provided to Superintendents 
    • During Spring Conference, recognition of Sponsor’s Representative prior to the sponsored speaker, session, or event (slide of logo) 
    • Opportunity to place promotional materials at the tables of conference participants or on the VASS registration table 
    • Complimentary full-page advertisement in Conference Program 
    • Recognition of specific sponsorship in Conference Program 
    • Recognition of Sponsor’s support and printing of company logo in Conference Program 
    • Two complimentary registrations for Sponsor’s Representatives to attend the Spring Conference 
    • Sponsor may send representatives to Fall and Winter Conferences for additional fee per representative 
    • Provision to Superintendents of Contact Information for Sponsor’s Representatives 
    • Contact information of Superintendents who attend the conference  

    If you have questions about Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Andy Stamp. 

  • Associate Partner (without exhibition booth) Membership

    Level Three

    The Virginia Association of School Superintendents greatly values the sustaining support of members of the business community who have chosen to become Associate Partners, Senior Associate Partners, Partners, and Senior Partners of VASS.  

    The companies which choose to support VASS at one of these five highest levels play a crucial role in providing the resources necessary to help Virginia’s superintendents achieve their educational mission of delivering a high-quality education to all of the students of the Commonwealth.  In appreciation of this support, VASS provides Associate Partners and Partners with a wide range of benefits. 
     

    Eligibility 
     
    Any business or organization deemed by the VASS members and/or VASS staff to be in good standing with the organization is eligible to become an Associate Partner of VASS. 
     

    Membership Dues 

    The annual dues for an Associate Partner Without Exhibition Booth (Level Three of VASS Business Membership) are $5,000 and cover one year from the date that the Associate Partner joins VASS. 
     
    Membership Benefits 
     
    VASS Associate Partners Without Exhibition Booth (Level Three of VASS Business Membership) are featured at all three of the Annual Conferences (Fall, Winter, and Spring) that are held by VASS each year, and receive the following benefits throughout the year: 

    • Associate Partner Membership in VASS for one calendar year, which includes the following: 
      • Eligibility to participate in VASS events. 
      • VASS Annual Conference attendee list 
      • Listing on VASS website 
      • Opportunity to interact with Virginia's school division leaders at VASS events 
      • Contact information for Partner Representatives who attend VASS Conferences will be provided to Superintendents 
    • Posting of company logo on VASS website with active link to company’s website 
    • Opportunity to have announcement or article featured under News and Announcements on VASS website 
    • Listing in “searchable” Partner Directory of goods and services on VASS website 
    • Opportunity to have video posted on Partner Goods and Services page on VASS website 
    • Contact information for School Division Leaders in the areas for the goods and services offered by Associate Partner’s company 
    • Letter of introduction from VASS Executive Director 
    • Opportunity to reference Associate Partnership with VASS in correspondence 
    • Recognition as Associate Partner by VASS Officer during Opening Session of Annual Conference 
    • Complimentary full-page Advertisement in Spring Conference Program 
    • Two complimentary registrations for Associate Partner’s Representatives to attend Annual Conferences (includes all conference meals and activities) 
    • Contact information for Superintendents who attend Annual Conference 
    • Opportunity to present 30 second video when Partnership with VASS is recognized during Annual Conference 
    • Opportunity to place promotional materials at the tables of conference participants or on the VASS registration table at Annual Conference 
    • Acknowledgement of Associate Partnership in Annual Conference Program 
    • Recognition of Associate Partner’s Representatives prior to sponsored speaker, session, or event (slide of logo) 
    • Associate Partner’s company logo included in Annual Conference Program 

    For more information on becoming an Associate Partner (Level Three), please contact Andy Stamp.

  • Associate Partner Membership

    Level Four

    The Virginia Association of School Superintendents greatly values the sustaining support of members of the business community who have chosen to become Associate Partners, Senior Associate Partners, Partners, and Senior Partners of VASS.  

    The companies which choose to support VASS at one of these highest levels play a crucial role in providing the resources necessary to help Virginia’s superintendents achieve their educational mission of delivering a high-quality education to all of the students of the Commonwealth.  In appreciation of this support, VASS provides Associate Partners and Partners with a wide range of benefits. 
     
    Eligibility 
     
    Any business or organization deemed by the VASS members and/or VASS staff to be in good standing with the organization is eligible to become an Associate Partner of VASS. 
     
    Membership Dues 

    The annual dues for an Associate Partner (Level Four of VASS Business Membership) are $6,000 and cover one year from the date that the Associate Partner joins VASS. 
     
    Membership Benefits 
     
    VASS Associate Partners (Level Four of VASS Business Membership) are featured at all three of the Annual Conferences (Fall, Winter, and Spring) that are held by VASS each year, and receive the following benefits throughout the year: 

    • Associate Partner Membership in VASS for one calendar year, which includes the following: 
      • Eligibility to participate in VASS events. 
      • VASS Annual Conference attendee list 
      • Listing on VASS website 
      • Opportunity to interact with Virginia's school division leaders at VASS events 
      • Contact information for Partner Representatives who attend VASS Conferences will be provided to Superintendents 
    • Posting of company logo on VASS website with active link to company’s website 
    • Company’s logo displayed in slide show and above News and Announcements on VASS website 
    • Opportunity to have announcement or article featured under News and Announcements on VASS website 
    • Listing in “searchable” Partner Directory of goods and services on VASS website 
    • Opportunity to have video posted on Partner Goods and Services page on VASS website 
    • Contact information for School Division Leaders in the areas for the goods and services offered by Associate Partner’s company 
    • Letter of introduction from VASS Executive Director 
    • Opportunity to reference Associate Partnership with VASS in correspondence 
    • Recognition as Associate Partner by VASS Officer during Opening Session of Annual Conference 
    • Complimentary full-page Advertisement in Spring Conference Program 
    • One exhibition table at Fall and Winter Conferences, and one fully-equipped Exhibition Booth ($1,000 value) at Spring Conference 
    • Two complimentary registrations for Associate Partner’s Representatives to attend Annual Conferences (includes all conference meals and activities) 
    • Contact information for Superintendents who attend Annual Conference 
    • Opportunity to present 30 second video when Partnership with VASS is recognized during Annual Conference 
    • Opportunity to place promotional materials at the tables of conference participants or on the VASS registration table at Annual Conference 
    • Provision to superintendents of contact information for Associate Partner’s Representatives who attend Annual Conference 
    • Acknowledgement of Associate Partnership in Annual Conference Program 
    • Recognition of Associate Partner’s Representatives prior to sponsored speaker, session, or event (slide of logo) 
    • Associate Partner’s company logo included in Annual Conference Program 
    • Printing of Associate Partner’s company logo twice and recognition of specific sponsorship in Spring Conference Program 

    More information on the VASS Fall Conference (October 30-November 1, 2022), VASS-VASBO Winter Conference (January 8-10, 2023), and VASS Spring Conference (April 23-25, 2023), including the program of speakers, sessions, and events, will be posted (as it becomes available) on the General Information page for each VASS Conference.  

    To get a sense of what the VASS Fall, Winter, and Spring Conferences are like, please review the information that is available on the Archive page under the Professional Development Menu Tab.  

    For more information on becoming an Associate Partner (Level Four), please contact Andy Stamp, the VASS Associate Executive Director. 

  • Senior Associate Partner Membership

    Level Five

    The Virginia Association of School Superintendents greatly values the sustaining support of members of the business community who have chosen to become Associate Partners, Senior Associate Partners, Partners, and Senior Partners of VASS.  

    The companies which choose to support VASS at one of these highest levels play a crucial role in providing the resources necessary to help Virginia’s superintendents achieve their educational mission of delivering a high-quality education to all of the students of the Commonwealth.  In appreciation of this support, VASS provides Associate Partners and Partners with a wide range of benefits.  
     
    Eligibility 

    Any business or organization deemed by the VASS members and/or VASS staff to be in good standing with the organization is eligible to become a Senior Associate Partner of VASS. 
     
    Membership Dues 

    The annual dues for a Senior Associate Partner (Level Five of VASS Business Membership) are $7,500 and cover one year from the date that the Senior Associate Partner joins VASS. 
     
    Membership Benefits 

    VASS Senior Associate Partners (Level Five of VASS Business Membership) are featured at all three of the Annual Conferences (Fall, Winter, and Spring) that are held by VASS each year, and receive the following benefits throughout the year: 

    • Senior Associate Partner Membership in VASS for one calendar year, which includes the following: 
      • Eligibility to participate in VASS events. 
      • VASS Annual Conference attendee list 
      • Listing on VASS website 
      • Opportunity to interact with Virginia's school division leaders at VASS events 
      • Contact information for Partner Representatives who attend VASS Conferences will be provided to Superintendents 
    • Posting of company logo on VASS website with active link to company’s website 
    • Company’s logo displayed in slide show and above News and Announcements on VASS website 
    • Opportunity to have announcement or article featured under News and Announcements on VASS website 
    • Listing in “searchable” Partner Directory of goods and services on VASS website 
    • Opportunity to have video posted on Partner Goods and Services page on VASS website 
    • Contact information for School Division Leaders in the areas for the goods and services offered by Senior Associate Partner’s company 
    • Letter of introduction from VASS Executive Director
    • Opportunity to reference Senior Associate Partnership with VASS in correspondence 
    • Recognition as Senior Associate Partner by VASS Officer during Opening Session of Annual Conference 
    • Complimentary full-page Advertisement in Spring Conference Program 
    • One exhibition table at Fall and Winter Conferences, and one fully-equipped Exhibition Booth ($1,000 value) at Spring Conference 
    • Three complimentary registrations for Senior Associate Partner’s Representatives to attend Annual Conferences (includes all conference meals and activities) 
    • Contact information for Superintendents who attend Annual Conference 
    • Opportunity to present 30 second video when Partnership with VASS is recognized during Annual Conference 
    • Opportunity to place promotional materials at the tables of conference participants or on the VASS registration table at Annual Conference 
    • Provision to superintendents of contact information for Senior Associate Partner’s Representatives who attend Annual Conference 
    • Acknowledgement of Senior Associate Partnership in Annual Conference Program 
    • Recognition of Senior Associate Partner’s Representatives prior to sponsored speaker, session, or event (slide of logo) 
    • Senior Associate Partner’s company logo included in Annual Conference Program 
    • Printing of Senior Associate Partner’s company logo twice and recognition of specific sponsorship in Spring Conference Program 
    • E-blast about company to all VASS superintendent members 
    • Email to Regional Chairs requesting consideration of hosted Lunch & Learn 

    More information on the VASS Fall Conference (October 30-November 1, 2022), VASS-VASBO Winter Conference (January 8-10, 2023), and VASS Spring Conference (April 23-25, 2023), including the program of speakers, sessions, and events, will be posted (as it becomes available) on the General Information page for each VASS Conference.  

    To get a sense of what the VASS Fall, Winter, and Spring Conferences are like, please review the information that is available on the Archive page under the Professional Development Menu Tab.  

    For more information on becoming a Senior Associate Partner (Level Five), please contact Andy Stamp, the VASS Associate Executive Director. 

  • Partner Membership

    Level Six

    The Virginia Association of School Superintendents greatly values the sustaining support of members of the business community who have chosen to become Associate Partners, Senior Associate Partners, Partners, and Senior Partners of VASS.  

    The companies which choose to support VASS at one of these highest levels play a crucial role in providing the resources necessary to help Virginia’s superintendents achieve their educational mission of delivering a high-quality education to all of the students of the Commonwealth. In appreciation of this support, VASS provides Associate Partners and Partners with a wide range of benefits. 
     
    Eligibility 

    Any business or organization deemed by the VASS members and/or VASS staff to be in good standing with the organization is eligible to become a Partner of VASS. 
     
    Membership Dues 

    The annual dues for a Partner (Level Six of VASS Business Membership) are $10,000 and cover one year from the date that the Partner joins VASS. 
     
    Membership Benefits 

    VASS Partners (Level Six of VASS Business Membership) are featured at all three of the Annual Conferences (Fall, Winter, and Spring) that are held by VASS each year, and receive the following benefits throughout the year: 

    • Partner Membership in VASS for one calendar year, which includes the following: 
      • Eligibility to participate in VASS events. 
      • VASS Annual Conference attendee list 
      • Listing on VASS website 
      • Opportunity to interact with Virginia's school division leaders at VASS events 
      • Contact information for Partner Representatives who attend VASS Conferences will be provided to Superintendents 
    • Posting of company logo on VASS website with active link to company’s website 
    • Company’s logo displayed in slide show and above News and Announcements on VASS website 
    • Opportunity to have announcement or article featured under News and Announcements on VASS website 
    • Listing in “searchable” Partner Directory of goods and services on VASS website 
    • Opportunity to have video posted on Partner Goods and Services page on VASS website 
    • Contact information for School Division Leaders in the areas for the goods and services offered by Partner’s company 
    • Letter of introduction from VASS Executive Director 
    • Opportunity to reference Partnership with VASS in correspondence 
    • Recognition as Partner by VASS Officer during Opening Session of Annual Conference 
    • Complimentary full-page Advertisement in Spring Conference Program 
    • One exhibition table at Fall and Winter Conferences, and one fully-equipped Exhibition Booth ($1,000 value) at Spring Conference 
    • Four complimentary registrations for Partner’s Representatives to attend Annual Conferences (includes all conference meals and activities) 
    • Contact information for Superintendents who attend Annual Conference 
    • Opportunity to present 30 second video when Partnership with VASS is recognized during Annual Conference 
    • Opportunity to place promotional materials at the tables of conference participants or on the VASS registration table at Annual Conference 
    • Provision to superintendents of contact information for Partner’s Representatives who attend Annual Conference 
    • Acknowledgement of Partnership in Annual Conference Program 
    • Recognition of Partner’s Representatives prior to sponsored speaker, session, or event (slide of logo) 
    • Partner’s company logo included in Annual Conference Program 
    • Printing of Partner’s company logo twice and recognition of specific sponsorship in Spring Conference Program 
    • E-blast about company to all VASS superintendent members 
    • Email to Regional Chairs requesting consideration of hosted Lunch & Learn 
    • Email to specific VASS members requesting consideration of taking call 
    • Personal introductions by VASS Staff 
    • Facilitation of partner-sponsored dinner/reception for VASS members 
    • Opportunity to present to VASS Members via webinar 

    More information on the VASS Fall Conference (October 30-November 1, 2022), VASS-VASBO Winter Conference (January 8-10, 2023), and VASS Spring Conference (April 23-25, 2023), including the program of speakers, sessions, and events, will be posted (as it becomes available) on the General Information page for each VASS Conference.  

    To get a sense of what the VASS Fall, Winter, and Spring Conferences are like, please review the information that is available on the Archive page under the Professional Development Menu Tab.  

    For more information on becoming a Partner (Level Six), please contact Andy Stamp, the VASS Associate Executive Director. 

  • Senior Partner Membership

    Level Seven

    The Virginia Association of School Superintendents greatly values the sustaining support of members of the business community who have chosen to become Associate Partners, Senior Associate Partners, Partners, and Senior Partners of VASS.  

    The companies which choose to support VASS at one of these highest levels play a crucial role in providing the resources necessary to help Virginia’s superintendents achieve their educational mission of delivering a high-quality education to all of the students of the Commonwealth. In appreciation of this support, VASS provides Associate Partners and Partners with a wide range of benefits. 
     
    Eligibility 

    Any business or organization deemed by the VASS members and/or VASS staff to be in good standing with the organization is eligible to become a Senior Partner of VASS. 
     
    Membership Dues 

    The annual dues for a Senior Partner (Level Seven of VASS Business Membership) are $15,000 and cover one year from the date that the Senior Partner joins VASS. 
     
    Membership Benefits 

    VASS Senior Partners (Level Seven of VASS Business Membership) are featured at all three of the Annual Conferences (Fall, Winter, and Spring) that are held by VASS each year, and receive the following benefits throughout the year: 

    • Senior Partner Membership in VASS for one calendar year, which includes the following: 
      • Eligibility to participate in VASS events. 
      • VASS Annual Conference attendee list 
      • Listing on VASS website 
      • Opportunity to interact with Virginia's school division leaders at VASS events 
      • Contact information for Partner Representatives who attend VASS Conferences will be provided to Superintendents 
    • Posting of company logo on VASS website with active link to company’s website 
    • Company’s logo displayed in slide show and above News and Announcements on VASS website 
    • Opportunity to have announcement or article featured under News and Announcements on VASS website 
    • Listing in “searchable” Partner Directory of goods and services on VASS website 
    • Opportunity to have video posted on Partner Goods and Services page on VASS website 
    • Contact information for School Division Leaders in the areas for the goods and services offered by Senior Partner’s company 
    • Letter of introduction from VASS Executive Director 
    • Opportunity to reference Senior Partnership with VASS in correspondence 
    • Select Senior Partner listing in Buyer’s Guide on VASS website 
    • Recognition as Senior Partner by VASS Officer during Opening Session of Annual Conference 
    • Complimentary full-page Advertisement in Spring Conference Program 
    • One exhibition table at Fall and Winter Conferences, and one fully-equipped Exhibition Booth ($1,000 value) at Spring Conference 
    • Five complimentary registrations for Senior Partner’s Representatives to attend Annual Conferences (includes all conference meals and activities) 
    • Contact information for Superintendents who attend Annual Conference 
    • Opportunity to present 30 second video when Partnership with VASS is recognized during Annual Conference 
    • Opportunity to place promotional materials at the tables of conference participants or on the VASS registration table at Annual Conference 
    • Provision to superintendents of contact information for Senior Partner’s Representatives who attend Annual Conference 
    • Acknowledgement of Senior Partnership in Annual Conference Program 
    • Recognition of Senior Partner’s Representatives prior to sponsored speaker, session, or event (slide of logo) 
    • Senior Partner’s company logo included in Annual Conference Program 
    • Printing of Senior Partner’s company logo twice and recognition of specific sponsorship in Spring Conference Program 
    • E-blast about company to all VASS superintendent members 
    • Email to Regional Chairs requesting consideration of hosted Lunch & Learn 
    • Email to specific VASS members requesting consideration of taking call 
    • Personal introductions by VASS Staff 
    • Facilitation of partner-sponsored dinner/reception for VASS members 
    • Facilitation of focus group meeting with VASS members 
    • Introduction at VASS Board of Directors Meeting 
    • Opportunity to present to VASS members in person 

    More information on the VASS Fall Conference (October 30-November 1, 2022), VASS-VASBO Winter Conference (January 8-10, 2023), and VASS Spring Conference (April 23-25, 2023), including the program of speakers, sessions, and events, will be posted (as it becomes available) on the General Information page for each VASS Conference.  

    To get a sense of what the VASS Fall, Winter, and Spring Conferences are like, please review the information that is available on the Archive page under the Professional Development Menu Tab.  

    For more information on becoming a Senior Partner (Level Seven), please contact Andy Stamp, the VASS Associate Executive Director.