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Dear AVA Visitors and Local Club Members,
If you plan to visit the National Office within the next couple of weeks please call the office in advance to be sure we are open.
The office will be open on a day to day basis depending on the COVID-19 Virus situation. Employees will continue to work from home as needed.
Click Here for A Message From the AVA President Regarding COVID-19

Latest news from the American Volkssport Association, a national walking organization.(HH, MG, CZ)

AVA: America's Walking Club


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Appalachian Trail

Join us as we hike portions of the Appalachian Trail, America's first National Scenic Trail. Pristine lakes, rugged peaks and quiet forests await us.

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Group Works

The AVA National Office has created a Group Works account for each AVA club based on the email of the club's designated Point of Contact. Clubs may choose to opt in or out of Group Works. Before opting out, Clubs should consider the benefits of having a Group Works account especially in light of a new pilot proogram currently being initiated in selected states. If/when this program is adopted nationwide, it is likely to provide clubs, with Group Works accounts, high quality referrals of individuals interested in walking in that club's geographic area. Below is an introductory YouTube video about Groups Works.

If you are doing any Holiday Traveling you might want to take advantage of the Red Roof Inn discount for AVA members and their families and support the AVA!

The AVA will receive 5% of all room revenues when you book at a Red Roof Inn using the Volume Plus Number (623002)! Red Roof’ Inn’s great rates and quality rooms means that you won’t be breaking the bank to afford a comfortable room. Through the American Volkssport Association , Red Roof Inn is also offering additional value. When you book your reservation using Volume Plus Number 623002, you’ll save 15% off Red Roof Inn’s Best Available rate. Red Roof Inn’s Volume Plus Number works just like an online coupon code. Use this link — https://www.redroof.com/deals/partner/American_Volkssport_Association — and Red Roof Inn’s online discount code will automatically be filled in for you! Or go to www.RedRoof.com to make a reservation. All you have to do to receive a discount at participating inns is enter Volume Plus Number 623002 in the VP+ / ID # slot. You can also make a reservation with an inn directly by calling 1-800-RED-ROOF (800-733-7663). You are required to provide the Volume Plus Number 623002 to the reservationist when you make your reservation, BEFORE arriving at any Red Roof Inn property

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Please visit the web pages of our companion organizations

Internationaler Volkssportverbund E.V. CVF

Canadian Volkssport Federation

For all of those doing any Canadian Volkssport Federation Special Programs, please note the new mailing address for the CVF:
204 Leather Leaf Terrace
Ottawa, ON K2J 5Z7
Canada
If you have any questions the email address is: cvffcvwalk@outlook.com

Our Sponsors and Supporters


Adventures Abroad	TATER TOURS Walking and Volksmarching Trips. Tour the USA, the Tater Tour Way!	Walking Adventures International Offering walking tours to all 7 continents since 1989! Request a copy of our NEW Adventure Catalog at www.walkingadventures.com.	GroupWorks


CDPHP	The Albany Community Foundation	America Walks