Benefits of VSPA Associate Membership
Legal Representation: VSPA provides in-house legal services to our members for criminal, civil and administrative matters arising out of the performance of their duties. (See attached benefit explanation) These benefits are provided free of charge for our members. **Mr. David L. Ostwinkle, VSPA General Counsel – 804.495.1015**
Emergency Relief Fund: VSPA administers this fund to assist those in emergency medical, legal or family crisis situations. This has proven a valuable service to those who would otherwise have nowhere else to turn.
Conference: VSPA holds an annual conference over a weekend at a hotel in the state where our members can enjoy a wide variety of social activities, as well as attend numerous informational seminars. The 2023 Conference will be held at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg on March 23- 25, 2023.
Family Picnic: The VSPA family picnic will be held on Saturday, October 7 at The American Legion in Lynchburg. Members and their families can enjoy a wide variety of food, fun and fellowship. This event is Rain or Shine! Look for more information to come out at the end of May.
VSPA Website: VSPA has a web site www.vspa.org. Members can check on upcoming events, renew their membership, update their addresses and order merchandise on-line. If you have anything that you would like to add, please feel free to send it to the VSPA office or email to vspa@vspa.org.
Merchandise: A variety of customized clothing, mugs, ball caps, lapel pins, and other gift items are available for your convenience at either of the two store locations. ❖ Academy Store (Room 329 – Phone: 804.674.4602) – Regular Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-1:00 pm (days are based on Academy schedule)
❖ 6944 Forest Hill Avenue – Regular Hours: Mon., Tues, Thurs. 9-5 pm, Wed. 9-6 pm, and Fri. 9-4 pm
❖ **REMINDER — PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM HOURS BEFORE TRAVELING A LONG DISTANCE!!**
❖ Or you may visit www.vspa.org or by phone (804) 548.4117 or (804) 320.6272. Merchandise is automatically discounted for members.
Political Action Committee: With permission, your dues can be deposited directly into our PAC account. This allows us to accumulate a sizable war chest to be used during political campaigns to support candidates who are favorable to our legislative issues.
Lobbying: Mr. Bill Carrico, the Executive Director and Chief Lobbyist, works solely for the benefit of our Association and the law–enforcement community. Bill keeps you informed by sending out all member e-mails to keep you up-to-date of the happenings at the Capitol. If you would like to be added to the VSPA e-mail list, please give us a call with your current e-mail address.
Trooper E-News: The VSPA sends out e-mails titled “Trooper E-News.” Trooper E-News articles are based on current events as they happen across the state. Trooper E-News articles are sent electronically to members that have a current e-mail address on file.
Casualty and Assistance Planning Guide: You can obtain this guide at www.vspa.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the VSPA office.
Member Mortgage Loan Services: VSPA members are eligible for mortgage banking services from Fidelity Blue Line Mortgage Company. This company has been providing personal mortgage banking services for State Troopers throughout America for over a decade. As a full-service mortgage banker Fidelity offers new construction; purchase, re-financing and consolidating debt refinance mortgages at competitive rates and reduced service charges. www.fidelitybluelinemortgage.com
Discount Pricing:
❖ Richmond based CMA’s Colonial Chevrolet, formerly Heritage Chevrolet, in conjunction with the Virginia State Police Association have joined together to provide “Preferred Pricing” to all VSPA members. “Preferred Pricing” is 1% below factory invoice, less any and all rebates and factory incentives being offered by these respected manufacturers. See Fleet & Commercial Manger, Mr. Thomas Searson or General Sales Manager: Mr. Mike Toohey. – (804) 748-6461 – https://www.cmascolonialchevrolet.com/
❖ Wynne Ford/Volvo, Hampton Roads offers VSPA members the Big Wynne Advantage. Contact Mr. Bill Balance (757) 265.3423 or via email: bballance@wynneford.com. Visit their website at: http://www.wynneford.com Updated December 21, 2022.
Legal Representation: VSPA provides in-house legal services to our members for criminal, civil and administrative matters arising out of the performance of their duties. (See attached benefit explanation) These benefits are provided free of charge for our members. **Mr. David L. Ostwinkle, VSPA General Counsel – 804.495.1015**
Emergency Relief Fund: VSPA administers this fund to assist those in emergency medical, legal or family crisis situations. This has proven a valuable service to those who would otherwise have nowhere else to turn.
Scholarships:
Children of Members: VSPA awards scholarships to children of active or retired members of VSPA in good standing. Scholarships are awarded based upon the amount of funds available each year. (Applications are available in the first week in April)
Active Members: VSPA awards scholarships to members that are active VSPA members for law enforcement employee development. Scholarships are awarded based upon the amount of funds available each year. (Applications are available in the first week in April)
Conference: VSPA holds an annual conference over a weekend at a hotel in the state where our members can enjoy a wide variety of social activities, as well as attend numerous informational seminars. The 2023 Conference will be held at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg on March 23- 25, 2023.
Family Picnic: The VSPA family picnic will be held on Saturday, October 7 at The American Legion in Lynchburg. Members and their families can enjoy a wide variety of food, fun and fellowship. This event is Rain or Shine! Look for more information to come out at the end of May.
VSPA Website: VSPA has a web site www.vspa.org. Members can check on upcoming events, renew their membership, update their addresses and order merchandise on-line. If you have anything that you would like to add, please feel free to send it to the VSPA office or email to vspa@vspa.org.
Merchandise: A variety of customized clothing, mugs, ball caps, lapel pins, and other gift items are available for your convenience at either of the two store locations.
❖ Academy Store (Room 329 – Phone: 804.674.4602) – Regular Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-1:00 pm (days are based on Academy schedule)
❖ 6944 Forest Hill Avenue – Regular Hours: Mon., Tues, Thurs. 9-5 pm, Wed. 9-6 pm, and Fri. 9-4 pm *
*REMINDER — PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM HOURS BEFORE TRAVELING A LONG DISTANCE!!
** Or you may visit www.vspa.org or by phone (804) 548.4117 or (804) 320.6272. Merchandise is automatically discounted for members.
Political Action Committee: With permission, your dues can be deposited directly into our PAC account. This allows us to accumulate a sizable war chest to be used during political campaigns to support candidates who are favorable to our legislative issues.
Lobbying: Mr. Bill Carrico, the Executive Director and Chief Lobbyist, works solely for the benefit of our Association and the law–enforcement community. Bill keeps you informed by sending out all member e-mails to keep you up-to-date of the happenings at the Capitol. If you would like to be added to the VSPA e-mail list, please give us a call with your current e-mail address.
Service Members on Active Duty: If you are a member that is called out on “active duty” the VSPA will cover your dues until you return to VSP. Please contact Membership Services to coordinate. Trooper E-News: The VSPA sends out e-mails titled “Trooper E-News.” Trooper E-News articles are based on current events as they happen across the state.
Trooper E-News articles are sent electronically to members that have a current e-mail address on file.
Retirement Badge or VSP Crystal: Sworn members are entitled to receive a retirement badge and Non-Sworn members are entitled to a VSP Crystal. You must be retired from the department; however, if you retire early, you must be collecting the VRS benefit.
Casualty and Assistance Planning Guide: You can obtain this guide at www.vspa.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the VSPA office.
Member Mortgage Loan Services: VSPA members are eligible for mortgage banking services from Fidelity Blue Line Mortgage Company. This company has been providing personal mortgage banking services for State Troopers throughout America for over a decade. As a full-service mortgage banker Fidelity offers new construction; purchase, re-financing and consolidating debt refinance mortgages at competitive rates and reduced service charges.
www.fidelitybluelinemortgage.com
Discount Pricing:
❖ Richmond based CMA’s Colonial Chevrolet, formerly Heritage Chevrolet, in conjunction with the Virginia State Police Association have joined together to provide “Preferred Pricing” to all VSPA members. “Preferred Pricing” is 1% below factory invoice, less any and all rebates and factory incentives being offered by these respected manufacturers. See Fleet & Commercial Manger, Mr. Thomas Searson or General Sales Manager: Mr. Mike Toohey. – (804) 748-6461 – https://www.cmascolonialchevrolet.com/
❖ Wynne Ford/Volvo, Hampton Roads offers VSPA members the Big Wynne Advantage. Contact Mr. Bill Balance (757) 265.3423 or via email: bballance@wynneford.com. Visit their website at: http://www.wynneford.com