The VAREP National Convention will educate, develop, and empower current and future leaders within the VAREP organization. VAREP leaders and members will be equipped with the necessary tools to serve the military and veteran housing needs. Attendees will participate in sessions to exchange chapter best practices and to explore new ones together.
BE INSPIRED AND MOTIVATED.
Powerful keynote speakers will inspire attendees with stories of courage, hope, perseverance, leadership, and growth; reminding us that strength lies within ourselves.
INCREASE LEADERSHIP ABILITIES.
Over 10 dynamic breakout sessions led by subject matter experts will teach attendees something new, or remind them about important principals and tools that can be incorporated into daily business transactions.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION CLASSES.
VAREP offers several veteran and housing certification classes including: Military and Veterans Housing Certification (MVHC), CreditSmart Military Module, Fair Housing, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and PCS-Know Your Orders.
NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS.
Attendees will connect and network with other leaders, building relationships that can last long after the convention is over. These relationships are valuable to the leadership journey.
MILITARY & VETERAN VENDOR EXPO.
Attendees will connect with vendors that cater to the military and veteran marketplace.
KAREN VAUGHN
Karen Vaughn is the mother of fallen US Navy SEAL Chief, Aaron Carson Vaughn (SEAL Team VI).
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MATT EVERSMANN
In October of 1993, First Sergeant Matt Eversmann led a group of Army Rangers in a UN peacekeeping operation in Somalia.
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ROBERT HIPWELL
A decorated military veteran and highly sought-after public speaker who inspires audiences with his stories of leadership, resilience, and service.
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JAMES S. HARTSELL
General Hartsell served in the United States Marine Corps with honor for 37 years of active and reserve duty.
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