Changes Ahead

Dear VNLA Members,

I have been honored to serve you as President in 2019, and the VNLA is in very capable hands in 2020 as Christopher Brown Jr. takes the reins. I would like to thank Aaron Williams, Christopher Brown Jr., Seana Ankers, the entire board, and Shellie Archer for all of their hard work and dedication this year. Everyone has strived to make VNLA a more effective organization and set it up to be successful in the years ahead.

The VNLA Board has several members rolling off the board at the end of this year. I would like to thank Aaron Williams, Jason Stern, and Mitzi Marker for their time and dedication. We look forward to introducing new board members in the new year.

This year’s Field Day was held at Eastern Shore Nursery of VA with over 100 attendees present. The social and tour the next day proved to be highly popular as well. In 2020 we will return to Northern Virginia and you will see a change in the format of this event. Stay tuned for more details!

After discussion at the September board meeting it has been decided that to work more effectively on our members’ behalf, the VNLA Board will meet 6 times a year. The two additional meetings will be used as work meetings to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner. The first action meeting in November covered a member packet and the board was informed of the membership software system that will be used starting in 2020.

In this newsletter you will find a feature article by Jim Owen and Sarah White, legislative and certification updates, and a member spotlight on incoming 2020 VNLA President Christopher Brown Jr. and Lancaster Farms.

Please join me in celebrating the 50th anniversary of MANTS! We owe a special debt of gratitude to all the members, companies, and individuals both past and present who have made this show such a success.

It has been my pleasure to serve our members, and I look forward to assisting Christopher as we enter 2020. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have at brenthunsinger@gmail.com.

I hope you all had a productive 2019 and wish you all the best in 2020!

Respectfully,

Brent Hunsinger

2019 VNLA President

VNLA Annual Member Breakfast Meeting

Thursday January 9, 2020 / 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Sheraton Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD

RSVP by December 16 to: info@vnla.org or 804-256-2700

Brent Hunsinger 2019 VNLA President