The AVAA is an association of Alabama certifying officials that is here to help each other through the sometimes difficult and confusing job of certifying veterans and other VA beneficiaries in a manner that will best serve those who have served us.  Networking with our peers is often the best way to insure that what we are doing is not only correct but done in the most efficient way.
The AVAA meets one time per year at a state conference where we receive updates from a broad spectrum of speakers. These presentations are provided by Department of Veterans Affairs representatives from Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Montgomery, the Alabama State Approving Agency, National Guard and Reserve Education Service Officers, and various other pertinent agency representatives. We also take that opportunity to provide workshops for new certifying officials and refresher training for those who have been doing the job for a while.  These conferences are also your best opportunity to discuss, one on one, all aspects of VA certification with your peers and with the subject matter experts in the field.