Business Membership

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 VASS Business Affiliate Member.


Membership Dues 

The annual dues for a Standard Business Affiliate Member (Level One of VASS Business Membership) are $500.

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
  • Eligibility to attend invitation-only VASS Virtual Meetings free of charge
  • VASS Annual Conference attendee list
  • Listing on VASS website
  • Contact information for Business Representatives who attend VASS Annual Conferences will be provided to Superintendents
  • Listing in Buyer’s Guide on VASS website
    
    

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: Exhibitor, Sponsor, Associate Partner, Senior Associate Partner, Partner, or Senior Partner.

If you have any questions or would like to receive more information about Business Membership in VASS, please contact the VASS Administrative Assistant, Liza Scallet.

The Virginia Association of School Superintendents provides exhibition space for vendors during the Spring Conference, which is currently scheduled to be held as an “in-person” event, at the Hotel Roanoke, April 25-27, 2021.  

Superintendents from all Virginia public school divisions as well as VASS Business Members are invited to attend this annual Spring Conference, which provides both professional learning and networking opportunities for all participants. 

Exhibitors at the Spring Conference have an excellent opportunity to showcase their products and services, as well as build relationships with current and future clients.  

Superintendents visit Exhibition Booths during breakfasts, receptions, and the numerous scheduled breaks and Break-Out Sessions each day. Exhibitors’ Representatives can take advantage of numerous networking opportunities by participating at no cost in the various conference presentations, activities, meals, and receptions during the three days of the conference.

Fee 

The fee for Exhibitors (Level Two of VASS Business Membership) at the VASS 2021 Spring Conference is $2,000.

This fee INCLUDES the $500 annual dues for Business Affiliate Membership--a requirement for participation in VASS events. The membership runs for a full calendar year. 

PLEASE NOTE: For this year’s VASS Spring Conference, we are offering a special discount for businesses which choose to register as BOTH an Exhibitor AND a Sponsor (receiving all of the benefits of Level Two AND Level Three for a total fee of $3,750).

Benefits 

Exhibitors at the Spring Conference (Level Two of VASS Business Membership) receive the following benefits:

• Exhibitor Membership in VASS for one calendar year, which includes the following:
  • Eligibility to participate in VASS events.
  • Eligibility to attend invitation-only VASS Virtual Meetings free of charge
  • VASS Annual Conference attendee list
  • Listing on VASS website
  • Opportunity to interact with Virginia's school division leaders at VASS events
  • Contact information for Exhibitor Representatives who attend VASS Conferences will be provided to Superintendents
  • Listing in Buyer’s Guide on VASS website
• One fully-equipped Exhibition Booth (8’ by 6’)
• One complimentary registration for an Exhibitor’s Representative to attend the Spring Conference (includes participation in all conference meals, presentations, and activities)
• Contact information for Superintendents who are registered to attend the Spring Conference
• Contact Information for Exhibitor’s Representative provided to Superintendents who attend the Spring Conference
• Recognition of Exhibitor’s support of VASS and description of Exhibitor’s goods or services in Spring Conference Program

More information on the VASS Spring Conference (April 25-27, 2021), including the program of speakers, sessions, and events, will be available on the General Information page for the 2021 Spring Conference by the end of February.

If you have questions about being an Exhibitor at this year’s VASS Spring Conference, please contact Liza Scallet, VASS Administrative Assistant.

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 25-27, 2021.

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. Click here for more information on basic benefits of a Business Affiliate Membership.

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this year’s VASS Spring Conference, we are offering a special discount for businesses which choose to register as BOTH an Exhibitor AND a Sponsor (receiving all of the benefits of Level Two AND Level Three for a total fee of $3,750).

Benefits 

Sponsors (Level Three 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.
  • Eligibility to attend invitation-only VASS Virtual Meetings free of charge
  • 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
  • Listing in Buyer’s Guide on VASS website
• 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
• Provision to superintendents of Contact Information for Sponsor’s Representatives
• Contact information of Superintendents who attend the conference 

More information on the VASS Spring Conference (April 25-27, 2021), including the program of speakers, sessions, and events, will be available on the General Information page for the 2021 Spring Conference by the end of February.

If you have questions about Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Andy Stamp, the VASS Associate Executive Director.

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 four 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.
  • Eligibility to attend invitation-only VASS Virtual Meetings free of charge
  • 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
  • Listing in Buyer’s Guide on VASS website
• 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
• Opportunity to have announcement posted on Coronavirus Information and Resources page on the 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
• Logo displayed in “waiting room” prior to invitation-only Virtual Meeting
• Letter of introduction from VASS Executive Director
• Opportunity to reference Associate Partnership with VASS in correspondence
• Select Associate Partner listing in Buyer’s Guide on VASS website
• 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 of 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

*Indicates benefit available only for an “in-person” Conference.

More information on the VASS Fall Virtual Conference (October 19, 2020), VASS-VASBO Winter Virtual Conference (January 11-12, 2021), and VASS Spring Conference, which is currently scheduled as an “in-person” event to be held at the Hotel Roanoke (April 25-27, 2021), 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, which is available on the Archive page under the Professional Development Menu Tab, for the Fall and Winter events in 2019-2020, and the Spring Conference in 2019. 

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

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 four 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.
  • Eligibility to attend invitation-only VASS Virtual Meetings free of charge
  • 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
  • Listing in Buyer’s Guide on VASS website
• 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
• Opportunity to have announcement posted on Coronavirus Information and Resources page on the 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
• Logo displayed in “waiting room” prior to invitation-only Virtual Meeting
• Letter of introduction from VASS Executive Director
• Opportunity to reference Senior Associate Partnership with VASS in correspondence
• Select Senior Associate Partner listing in Buyer’s Guide on VASS website
• 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 of 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

*Indicates benefit available only for an “in-person” Conference.

More information on the VASS Fall Virtual Conference (October 19, 2020), VASS-VASBO Winter Virtual Conference (January 11-12, 2021), and VASS Spring Conference, which is currently scheduled as an “in-person” event to be held at the Hotel Roanoke (April 25-27, 2021), 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, which is available on the Archive page under the Professional Development Menu Tab, for the Fall and Winter events in 2019-2020, and the Spring Conference in 2019. 

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

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 four 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.
  • Eligibility to attend invitation-only VASS Virtual Meetings free of charge
  • 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
  • Listing in Buyer’s Guide on VASS website
• 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
• Opportunity to have announcement posted on Coronavirus Information and Resources page on the 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
• Logo displayed in “waiting room” prior to invitation-only Virtual Meeting
• Letter of introduction from VASS Executive Director
• Opportunity to reference Partnership with VASS in correspondence
• Select Partner listing in Buyer’s Guide on VASS website
• 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 of 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

*Indicates benefit available only for an “in-person” Conference.

More information on the VASS Fall Virtual Conference (October 19, 2020), VASS-VASBO Winter Virtual Conference (January 11-12, 2021), and VASS Spring Conference, which is currently scheduled as an “in-person” event to be held at the Hotel Roanoke (April 25-27, 2021), 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, which is available on the Archive page under the Professional Development Menu Tab, for the Fall and Winter events in 2019-2020, and the Spring Conference in 2019. 

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

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 four 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.
  • Eligibility to attend invitation-only VASS Virtual Meetings free of charge
  • 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
  • Listing in Buyer’s Guide on VASS website
• 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
• Opportunity to have announcement posted on Coronavirus Information and Resources page on the 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
• Logo displayed in “waiting room” prior to invitation-only Virtual Meeting
• 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 of 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

*Indicates benefit available only for an “in-person” Conference.

More information on the VASS Fall Virtual Conference (October 19, 2020), VASS-VASBO Winter Virtual Conference (January 11-12, 2021), and VASS Spring Conference, which is currently scheduled as an “in-person” event to be held at the Hotel Roanoke (April 25-27, 2021), 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, which is available on the Archive page under the Professional Development Menu Tab, for the Fall and Winter events in 2019-2020, and the Spring Conference in 2019. 

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