NATIONAL VETERANS
AFFAIRS COUNCIL
American Federation of Government Employees
AFFILATED WITH THE AFL-CIO
August 14, 2014
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
We have listened to your request for specific training. With that being said, we will be holding a Regional Training in
Palm Springs, California that builds on similar training held in Orlando, but does not duplicate it.
The Training in Palm Springs will begin on Monday, November 10th – Thursday, November 13th, 2014, (with travel
days being Sunday, November 9th and Friday, November 14th). All participants will receive training on Legislative
Issues and VA Issues on Tuesday, November 11th (a federal holiday) Representational Time and Key Articles of the
Master Agreement on Thursday November 13th, and either Advanced Title 38 Training or Issues Facing VBA on
Monday, November 10th and Wednesday November 12th. Time will be set aside on the afternoon of November 11th
to discuss specific issues with the instructors. A copy of the draft agenda is attached.
PLEASE RETURN THE REGISTRATION FORM NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2014
Registration forms should be faxed to (540) 224-1931 or emailed to afgenvac@aol.com
There will be NO on-site registration
The registration fee is $175/per person, (will include all training and materials) payable to AFGE/National VA
Council. Please mail payment to the NVAC office at 1970 Roanoke Blvd. (Bldg. 76, Room 106), Salem, VA 24153;
ATTN: Dorothy Jefferson. Each Local will be responsible for travel, lodging and per diem expenses.
The training will take place at the Hilton Palm Springs, located at 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA
92262 and the phone number is (800) 445-8667. The rate is $105 (+ tax). The group code is National Veterans
Affairs Council and the cut-off date is Friday, October 17th, 2014.
Official time for this training is appropriate under Article 4, Section 1 of the Master Agreement. Should you
experience any difficulties in obtaining official time to attend this training, please let us know. If you have any
questions or need additional information, contact Anita Sheetz at the National VA Council Office at (540) 345-6301
or email afgenvac@aol.com.
We look forward to your participation in this most important training and getting together in solidarity and learning
these crucial skills.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Bob Fetzer
AFGE/NVAC Chairman
Chairman, National Education & Training Committee
RHF/mws
Attachment:
Registration Form
Agenda
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VA Medical Center- Bldg. 76-1, Suite 106 Salem, VA 24153  (540) 345-6301  Fax: (540) 224-1931 Email:Alma.Lee@va.gov