Military Reception
Only for Military Homeschoolers – Only at the Convention
Military Reception
This FREE event is to honor homeschooling members of the military.
All military personnel, their spouse, and minor children are welcome!
If you are a homeschooling parent and you or your spouse are veteran, active, or retired military personnel, you are invited to grab a quick lunch and then join us for a dessert reception.* Minor children are welcome, as well.
We will highlight HEAV’s resources and services for military homeschoolers and introduce you to Virginia school liaison officers from bases across the Commonwealth.
Cost:
Free Military Personnel
Must be preregistered for convention.
Hours:
Friday, June 6
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m
Friday, June 6 – 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
*You must be preregistered for the convention in order to attend the reception.
HEAV offers our heart-felt gratitude to our reception sponsors! Be sure to visit them in the Exhibit Hall and thank them for making this reception possible.
Reception Sponsor – IEW
The mission of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the four language arts—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—IEW methods have been proven to be effective for students of all ages and levels of ability, including those who are gifted, have special needs, or are English language learners. Listen. Speak. Read. Write. Think!Already registered for the convention?
Request to add an event to your registration by completing this form.
Questions? Call the HEAV office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 804-278-9200.
Cancellations
The reception is FREE to military families. However, if you have made a reservation but cannot attend—please let us know. Call our office at 804-278-9200 so we can remove your name from our reservation list. If we do not receive your cancellation by May 17, we must ask you to pay the $10 cost* of the reception. If you notify us by this date, you will not be asked to pay the cost of the reception.
*fee may be subject to change
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Luncheon Sponsors
HEAV offers our heart-felt gratitude to our luncheon sponsors! Be sure to visit them in the Exhibit Hall, and thank them for making this luncheon possible.
Special Gifts and Door Prizes
We’ll have dozens of door prizes supplied by our generous vendors. In the past, leaders received a variety of gifts including hand-made soaps, specialty books, museum passes, a $100 gift certificate, a mini computer, and more!
Financial Need
If you are an HEAV member, there is no cost for the luncheon. If you have a sincere financial need, we are happy to provide scholarship help for the luncheon. Click here to submit a request.
Cancellations
The plated luncheon is FREE to group leaders who are also HEAV members. However, if you have made a reservation but cannot attend—please let us know. Call our office at 804-278-9200 so we can remove your name from our reservation list. If we do not receive your cancellation by August 5, we must ask you to pay the $20 cost of the lunch. If you notify us by this date, you will not be asked to pay the full cost of luncheon.
Questions or difficulty registering online? Please call the HEAV office at 804-728-9200 or e-mail support@heav.org
