Divisions
VCA divisions mirror the divisions of this not for profit professional and educational organization
American Counseling Association
These branches of the VCA are organized by geographic location
Chapters
Current VCA president and Immediate Past President
President: Dr. Mike Takacs and Dr. Laconda Fanning
The VCAF acronym stands for (BLANK)
Virginia Counselors Association Foundation
In this year, the VCA was founded in Richmond as the Virginia Personnel and Guidance Association
1930
There are 19 divisions in this not for profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession
ACA
If you have a particular interest in a committee, or you would like to join, please contact either of these VCA board members
Executive Director Vicky Wheeler or VCA President Dr. Mike Takacs
Board of directors and executive committee member position that is responsible for recording and making appropriate distributions of all proceedings and resolutions of meetings of the Association, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee
Secretary
In this year, the VCA Board of Directors voted to establish the VCAF
1991 (May)
VCA is the state branch of the ACA and a member of the (BLANK) region
Southern
The Southern Region of the ACA represents counselors who live and practice in these states and jurisdictions (must name 4, NOT including Virginia) … *** BONUS 50 points for each additional named after 4
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Latin America, and Virginia)
This committee coordinates trainings, workshops, and other activities to engage a diverse group of mental health professionals and to provide opportunities to develop career portfolios and interests
Professional Development Committee
The Board of Directors is comprised of these positions
President, President-elect, Immediate Past President
Secretary, Secretary-elect
Treasurer, Treasurer-elect
Chapter Council Chair
Division Council Chair
VCA Executive Director
This VCAF Student Fellowship Competition is designed to identify and support counselor education students who live, work, and/or are enrolled in a counselor education program in Virginia, and who aspire to leadership in the counseling profession
Pete Warren Student Fellowship
VCA members are expected to comply with the Ethics and Professional Standards established by this not-for-profit, professional and educational organization
ACA
Name 3 VCA divisions that mirror ACA division … *** BONUS 50 points for every additional answer over 3
VACES
VA-ALGBTIC
VAMCD
VA ASERVIC
VASGW
VCDA
This standing committee organizes an annual 3-day event that is hosted at a different location every year. This year, that event will be held at the Williamsburg Lodge
Convention Planning Committee
Current ACA President
Dr. Edil Torres Rivera
Awarded annually to a VCA member who has a long and meritorious history with the VCA
John R. Cook Award
These are the 2 international branches of the ACA
Europe and the Philippines
Name 3 ACA divisions that do not have an active counterpart in the VCA … ***BONUS 50 points for every additional answer provided over 3
AADA
AARC
ACAC
ACC
ACCA
AHC
ARCA
CSJ
IAMFC
MGCA
NECA
This committee is responsible for Counselor of the Year, Humanitarian and Caring Person of the Year, the Van Hoose Career Service Award, Large Chapter of the Year and the Small Chapter of the Year
Awards Committee
Two Past ACA presidents from Virginia
Dr. Sue Pressman
Dr. Gerard Lawson
This person serves as the current president of the VCAF
Dr. Rene Statton
To promote the counseling profession by supporting, empowering and advocating for the diverse needs of all counselors in Virginia
*** BONUS *** To strengthen the professional identity of counselors through innovative professional development and collaboration. We strive to empower counselors to live well and serve well.
VCA Mission
BONUS: VCA Vision