Virginia Forensic Science Academy Alumni Association

WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE. THIS SITE IS INTENDED FOR GRADUATES OF THE VFSA AND MEMBERS OF THE VFSAAA. PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE CONTINUING.
SOME POINTERS; 1. CLICKING THE SMALL BLOCK WITH THE LINES IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE PAGE(S) WILL GIVE YOU A DROP DOWN MENU OF ALL THE PAGES. 2. CLICKING THE ORANGE ARROW AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE PAGE(S) WILL TAKE YOU BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE. 3. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO OPEN A DOCUMENT, I.E., BYLAWS CLICK THE BUTTON AND IT SHOULD OPEN, IF NOT, TRY RIGHT CLICKING AND SELECTING EITHER OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW OR OPEN IN A NEW TAB. 4. NOT ALL EMAIL ADDRESSES CURRENTLY LINKED, IT IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE AN EMAIL ADDRESS. 5. PayPal IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DUES. 6. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO "CATCH UP" ON YOUR DUES, GO TO THE STORE PAGE FOR PAST DUES FORMS. 7. WE NOW HAVE A MERCHANDISE PAGE WHERE YOU CAN ORDER VFSAAA ITEMS DIRECTLY FROM SHENANDOAH AWARDS. PLEASE CHECK THE MERCHANDISE PAGE.
MEMBERS: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED TWO LETTERS FROM OUR PRESIDENT SAM SHUMATE. THE FIRST EXPLAINS THE REASON FOR A REGISTRATION FEE BEING CHARGED FOR THE 2025 RETRAINING SEMINAR. DATED 04/2025 THE SECOND IS A REMINDER TO PAY YOUR DUES. INFORMATION IS ON THE DUES PAGE. YOUR DUES ARE THE ONLY SOURCE OF INCOME FOR THE VFSAAA.
please read the attached letter from president shumate explaining the reasons for a registration fee for retraining 04/2025
please read the attached letter from president shumate concerning dues/2024
Information and updates from the VFSAAA and President Sam Shumate will posted when necessary and available. The next meeting of the VFSAAA will be a Board Meeting held on Friday June 27th 2025 after the graduation of the 115th Session of the Virginia Forensic Science Academy. GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION: vfsaaa@gmail.com 703-853-6537 (Secretary Mark Garman) Contact Information for the VFSA: Jeff Dwyer, Forensic Training SectionDepartment of Forensic Science700 N. 5th StreetRichmond, VA 23219Direct: 804-588-4144jeffrey.dwyer@dfs.virginia.gov Contact Jeff Dwyer if you need additional information on the VFSA. If you need information on the VFSAAA contact any member of the Board of Directors.
EVIDENT CRIME SCENE PRODUCTS at our 2022 Retraining Seminar. EVIDENT has been a long time supported of the VFSA and the VFSAAA.
Members; THIS SITE IS CONSTANTLY BE UPDATED. We try to keep this website as up to date as possible. However, before any plans are made please check with the DFS, VFSA, or the VFSAAA to ensure that information is correct.

Board of Directors

The new members of the 2023-2024 Board of Directors, including contact information, can be found on the Board of Directors page.
Bylaws
Bylaws and Standing Rules are located on our Bylaws Page.
Minutes and Treasurer Reports
Meeting Minutes and Treasurer Reports are located on our Reports page.
Dues
Dues information can be found on the Dues page.
Information from the DFS
Information for the DFS and the VFSA can be found on the VFSA and DFS page.
Mark
Webmaster
If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or corrections please contact me. Mark Garman/Secretary/Webmaster (C) 703-853-6537 vfsaaa@gmail.com First Choice overpar5@comcast.net Second Choice
VFSAAA
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VFSA PLEASE CONTACT Jeff Dwyer jeffrey.dwyer@dfs.virginia.gov
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VFSAAA PLEASE CONTACT PRESIDENT SAM SHUMATE OR SECRETARY MARK GARMAN INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAGE.
Address/Contact Information
700 N. 5TH STREET RICHMOND, VA 23219 vfsaaa@gmail.com