04/15/2026
Register for the Spring Meeting and lock in your VAS membership before dues increase:
The 2026 Annual Spring Meeting will be held at Christopher Newport University on May 28, 2026. The early bird discount is available until April 24, 2026.
Annual Meeting Registration - https://memberleap.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=VAS&eventid=60828
Also, membership rates will increase July 1, 2026, per the Council's vote on March 22, 2026, to contend with rising inflation.
Details on the new rates may be found using the link below, however here are a few highlights:
- Student membership will increase from $20 to $25
- Memberships purchased prior to July 1 are at the current rate and valid until July 1, 2027
- If you are interested in a life membership, consider purchasing before the increase. They are currently $500 until July 1 and will be $750 thereafter. With the new $75 yearly fee, the $500 life membership will pay for itself in just 7 years.
Full details on the increased dues - https://www.vacadsci.org/annual_membership_dues.php
VAS hasn't increased membership fees in many years. Due to inflation, the council voted on March 22, 2026, to raise dues starting on July 1st, 2026. If you renew your membership before that date, you will get the current rate for the 2026-2027 period.
