Our Program

Join VAFRE as we welcome Bill Martin, Director of The Valentine, for a chat about the community impact of well-crafted, honest and real storytelling. Leading the Valentine, one of Richmond's premier historical museums, Martin has been at the forefront of interpreting the area's rich history by engaging, educating and challenging the diverse audiences that make up the Richmond community.

Approved for 1 hour of CFRE credit.

Important Statement on COVID Protocols

For the safety of all of our members and guests, VAFRE strongly encourages all individuals attending our programs in-person to be vaccinated. Virtual registration is available for those who are not vaccinated or who do not feel comfortable meeting in person.

In-person registration is currently limited to 80. Masks are optional, but are encouraged. Box lunches will be available for in-person registrants at the beginning of the program to eat on-site or take with you.

Our Schedule

• 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
• 11:45 a.m. Virtual participants may login
• 12 p.m. Program begins
• 1:15 p.m. Adjourn

Registration Fees

• Virtual registration is $8 for members ($0 for those with a Virtual Season Pass), $11 for nonmembers who work at a member organization and $15 for nonmembers. The virtual registration fees help support the technology costs associated with offering a hybrid event. 
• In-person registration is $20 for members ($0 for those with a Season Pass or $12 for those with a Virtual Season Pass), $25 for nonmembers who work at a member organization, and $30 for guests. All in-person registrants should select their meal during the registration process.

If you are not a VAFRE member and do nor work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.