2024 CRAV Annual Conference

You are cordially invited to attend the

Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia

105th Annual Conference

hosted by

The Honorable Chris Jones

County of Lee

at the 

Delta Hotel Bristol

September 22, 2024 – September 26, 2024

CONFERENCE AGENDA:

The Arrangements Committee has planned a great event packed with information and entertainment. Click here for more information: CRAV Annual Conference 2024 Agenda. The agenda is subject to change until the start of the conference.

This year’s schedule is slightly different – we are starting the conference events on Sunday for early arrival, golf and registration will be on Monday with the conference agenda beginning on Tuesday.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the opening reception at the Delta Hotel for food, fun and fellowship. Following dinner, its time to Cowboy Up and Double Down at the Hard Rock Casino! Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the casino so you can try your luck at the tables.

Some other highlights from the conference activities include:

• An exciting early arrival event at the Birthplace of County Music Museum on Sunday evening – sponsored by Southwest Deputies Association
  • Seating is limited for the event so if you want to attend, be sure to register early.
  • 7/3/2024 UPDATE – the early event is near capacity. You can still register and will be placed on a waiting list.
• Golf Tournament on Monday at the Glenrochie Golf Club – sponsored by TACS & Monte Mays 
  • To register for the golf tournament, contact Amy Johnson at awjohnson@hanovercounty.gov. Click this link for the flyer and registration information.
  • There is an additional fee, separate from the conference fee, of $75 to play.
• *NEW EVENT* Paint Your Own Pottery Activity on Monday – click this link for more information – organized by the Honorable Kristie Chittum
• Dinner and a Show at the Martha Washington Inn & Barter Theater on Tuesday evening – sponsored by Avenity
• President’s Reception, Banquet and Installation of Officers at the Delta Hotel on Wednesday evening – reception sponsored by JD Power
• Breakfast with the Offices on Thursday morning – sponsored by the Portsmouth Commissioner of the Revenue
• Hospitality Suite – sponsored by Vision

RACE INFORMATION

On Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 pm, the NASCAR Bass Pro 500 Race is happening at the Bristol Motor Speedway and The Honorable Chris Jones has arranged a block of tickets for anyone who would like to attend the race. This is not a conference sponsored event and anyone attending the race will be responsible for arranging their own lodging and transportation.

Click here for more information: Race Ticket Information.

LODGING:

The room rate for the conference is $134.00. You can book your reservations in 2 different ways:

• Call Marriott reservations directly at 1-888-236-2427 and request to be added to the “Commissioners of Revenue Annual Meeting” group block.
• Online at Marriott – use group code MR9MR9A for king rooms or MR9MR9C for double-queen rooms.

PLEASE NOTE – The last day to book rooms in the reservation block is August 15, 2024.

REGISTRATION FEE:

The conference registration fee is $500 per attendee. A reduced fee registration is available to spouses and/or retirees for $400. PLEASE NOTE: The spouse/retiree fee is not available to CORs or staff currently employed in a locality.

• The conference gift this year is a jacket. You will select your desired size during registration. This is a unisex style jacket – Sizing Guide. If you are between sizes, it is recommended to choose the larger size.
• Dinner on Tuesday at the Martha Washington Inn requires a selection of one of three different options – Salmon, Roasted Chicken or Vegetable Pasta. You will make the selection during registration.
• The dietary needs question has changed – the committee will follow up with anyone who selects one of the options listed on the registration page. We are not able to guarantee accommodations for all dietary needs.

Registration fees can be paid by credit card through the PayPal link or by check. Checks should be made payable to the Commissioner of the Revenue Association of Virginia and mailed to either Scott Harris or Amy Johnson at PO Box 129, Hanover, VA, 23069.

If you need to pay for a portion of the fee separately, such as you are paying for the conference fee with county funds and for the early arrival event with personal funds, it is not a problem to split the payment between payment types. Multiple payments are allowed. Contact Amy Johnson with any questions about how to accomplish this.

Registration for the conference will close on August 15, 2024.

Contact Amy Johnson at awjohnson@hanovercounty.gov, 804-365-6126 with questions about registration.