January 2017 Sponsor's Update

Dear Sponsors:
 
We hope that you have had a wonderful holiday and an enjoyable winter break. As the New Year begins, we would like to let you know of some key points. This year, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) will be hosting the VJAS Research Symposium in Richmond, Virginia from May 16 – 18, 2017. Presentations will be held on Wednesday, May 17th.
 
We have revised our VJAS Handbook and the Appendices which are now available to download on our website (http://vjas.org/rules--guidelines-forms.html). As always, please refer to our Handbook and Appendices for complete, detailed information.  Below are a number of important points we would like to highlight at this time.
 

• Please remember that Membership Application and Fees are due January 16. Please use the Membership Application (Appendix B). We are asking for complete information regarding the school and a flat fee of $50/school. 
• The deadline for submitting papers with the appropriate student entry fees is Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Please use the VJAS Paper Submission Forms (Appendix C). 
• School Entry Forms will also need to be completed and submitted by February 22. This form will be e-mailed to current VJAS School Members in a separate letter this month. 
• This is a great time to ask students to browse through Appendix D, which includes entry forms for our scholarships, special awards, and to become a VJAS Officer.

 
Each of the Handbook Appendices are downloadable as a separate, standalone PDF file, which you can use Adobe Reader to fill out electronically.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions. We look forward to your participation this year!
 
Susan Booth, VJAS Director, susan.science@gmail.com, 757-897-3104
Se Jeong, VJAS Committee Chair, VJAS swj3af@virginia.edu
Carolyn Conway, VAS Associate Executive Officer, vasoffice@vacadsci.org, 804-864-1450