Table of Contents Welcome.................................................................2 VACo Officers and Board.........................................3 VACo and VACo Risk Management Staff..................5 Conference Information...........................................8 Exhibit Hall Information..........................................9 Mark Your Calendar...............................................10 Other Information and Sponsors.............................11 Conference Schedule..............................................14 VACo Committees.................................................25 Exhibitors..............................................................33 Conference At-A-Glance........................................38 Associate Members................................................52 Development/Adoption of Legislative Program.....73 76 1 Welcome Welcome to VACo’s 75th Annual Conference! We are delighted and honored that you will celebrate this landmark event with us. Seventy-five years ago VACo held its first Annual Conference in Lynchburg at the Virginian Hotel. Twenty-four counties answered the roll call. The year was 1934, the middle of the Great Depression, an era marked by the harshest economic conditions in this country’s history. From that difficult birth VACo has grown to become a proud and respected organization that serves all of Virginia's 95 counties. It is a strong, articulate voice through which county governments in Virginia speak. VACo has also become the chief means for county officials--regardless of party affiliations, county population, or county location--to gather and discuss with one another the challenges we face in serving our citizens. As county officials we have reached a historic milestone when the exchange of ideas among us has never been more important. Since the conclusion of last year's conference, sobering economic conditions have persisted. There’s no question that Virginia's counties are experiencing difficult times. But times of trial can also be times of inspiration and hope. They challenge us to grow stronger and make innovative changes to the ways we govern and serve our communities. It was the recognition of these emerging opportunities that this year's conference theme, “Embracing Change: New Partnerships for Sustainable Communities” was chosen. In planning this year’s Conference, VACo’s Conference Planning Committee and staff have worked diligently to develop a program that will provide important information about the state budget, broadband, health-care, emergency preparedness, improving energy efficiency, land use regulation, regional cooperation and economic development. Monday morning’s opening session promises to be informative. Former VACo president and current Congressman Gerry Connolly will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Robert Holsworth, a political commentator, will headline Tuesday morning. In various conference events we will be joined by key members of the General Assembly who have graciously agreed to engage in panel discussions about many pressing issues that concern county officials. We greatly appreciate their participation. As you attend this year's conference please take time to visit our exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall. There are more than 100 companies and organizations ready to serve the interests of county governments. Please thank them for their support of our conference. Over the past year, it has been an honor serving as your president. I look forward to thanking each one of you for your service to local government and to VACo. Donald L. Hart VACo President 2 75 Executive Committee President President-Elect Donald L. Hart, Jr. Phillip A. Bradshaw Accomack County Isle of Wight County First Vice President Second Vice President Robert R. Adkins Barbara A. Favola Wise County Arlington County Secretary-Treasurer Immediate Past President Catherine M. Hudgins William B. Kyger, Jr. Fairfax County Rockingham County 74 3 Board of Directors About the development and Region 1 adoption of VACo’s annual Judy S. Lyttle Surry County legislative program Region 2 John D. Miller Middlesex County 1. Spring regional meetings: In even number years Region 3 VACo members are invited to attend regional meetings Patricia O’Bannon Henrico County to identify and discuss key statewide legislative and Gilbert A. Smith Charles City County policy issues. Arthur S. Warren Chesterfield County 2. Three Resolutions Committee meetings: The Region 4 committee oversees the development of the annual Harrison A. Moody Dinwiddie County Legislative Program. The meetings occur in the spring after the regional meetings, early fall, and during the Region 5 annual conference in November. The committee Constance Brennan Nelson County receives regular legislative updates, via conference call, Region 6 during the regular legislative session in the winter. J. Michael Hobert Clarke County The Resolutions Committee includes the six members of VACo’s Executive Committee and the Region 7 chairs and vice chairs of VACo’s eight steering James B. Howard King George County Steven L. Walker Culpeper County committees. VACo’s First Vice President chairs the committee. The eight steering committees are Region 8 Administration of Government, Community Planning Sharon Bulova Fairfax County and Development, Education, Environment and Maureen S. Caddigan Prince William County Agriculture, Finance, Health and Human Services, Penelope A. Gross Fairfax County Gerry W. Hyland Fairfax County Telecommunications and Utilities, and Transportation. John D. Jenkins Prince William County 3. Steering Committees meet at least twice: Late Linda Q. Smyth Fairfax County summer and November during the annual conference. J. Walter Tejada Arlington County The Steering Committees develop their policy Scott K. York Loudoun County sections of the annual Legislative Program. The membership is asked to adopt the new Region 9 4. Tracy C. Pyles Jr. Augusta County legislative program during the annual business meeting. The meeting occurs on the last day of the annual con- Region 10 ference in November. Paula M. Burnette Henry County Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr. Campbell County Additional information Region 11 The President appoints steering committee Richard C. Flora Roanoke County chairs and vice chairs. VACo members volunteer to serve on steering committees. Region 12 In early October, prior to the annual Danny C. McDaniel Wythe County conference, the membership receives a Preliminary Region 13 Legislative Program. This draft is revised during the Claude B. Ray Lee County annual conference. Past Presidents Contact Mike Edwards for more information about Malvern “Rudy” Butler Goochland County VACo’s legislative policy process: [email protected] Teresa L. Altemus Gloucester County or 804-343-2503. 4 73 VACo Staff James D. Campbell, CAE, AICP Executive Director Carol I. Cameron Director of Member Services Phyllis A. Errico, Esq., CAE General Counsel Michael L. Edwards Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs Gage Harter Director of Communications John N. Kandris, A+, ACT CCA Director of Technical Services Larry Land, CAE Director of Policy Development Dean A. Lynch, CAE Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Ted McCormack, AICP Director of Governmental Affairs Vicky D. Steinruck, CPA Director of Administration Pricilla Wallace Administrative Assistant 72 5 VACo Risk Management Staff Chris Carey Administrator Stephanie Heintzleman Member Services Director Steve Rawlings Member Services John Bolling Safety Consultant Vicki Booth Senior Claims Specialist Becky Browning Claims Processor Sydney Bryant Data Processor Beth Clayton Claims Technician Terri Dillard Claims Specialist Melisa Eanes Underwriting Assistant Susan Farris Claims Specialist Nancy Fisher Workers Compensation Supervisor Amy Glover Underwriter Kay Grace Medical Case Manager Kim Gresham Rehab Coordinator Jerry Hardy School Specialist Nancy Helm General Counsel Bob Jernigan Risk Management Services Dir. Bess Johnson Claims Processor Carol Jordan Underwriting Manager Ken Justice Claims Specialist Adrianne Kemper Claims Support Supervisor Melissa Maddox Claims Specialist Jim McClellan Safety Control Manager Ginger Miller Medical Only Claims Specialist 6 71 Scott Neal Rehab Manager Robin Pruitt Claims Technician Tammy Sarver Claims Technician Kathy Schaal Data Processor Chasity Shifflett Claims Processor Dawn Simpkins Claims Specialist Teresa Sloan Payments Specialist Sue Spraker Claims Specialist Eva Sprouse Human Resource Manager Mike Stafford Claims Manager Michelle Stowe Controller Janet Walters Medical Case Manager Vince White Information System Director Amber Wright Claims Processor 70 7 Conference Info Registration Everyone attending the conference must register. This includes members, their families, guests and news media representatives. No one will be admitted to a business or social function without a conference badge. Registration will take place: • 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, Mt. Vernon Foyer • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, Mt. Vernon Foyer VACo staff members will be at the registration desk during the hours given above and will be glad to answer questions about the conference. There is a message board at the conference registration desk, and a marquis board in the main lobby where various notices will be posted throughout the conference. Legislative Program VACo’s eight steering committees will meet Sunday afternoon. VACo members are invited to attend and suggest changes in the 2010 Legislative Program. A copy of the Preliminary Legislative