The publications herein are living documents and, as such, are subject to change at any time, on the approval of the AVA Board of Directors (BOD). These documents, as published on the AVA website, shall be the final authority in resolving questions and disputes.This manual is maintained by the Operations Policies Committee.

♦Governing Documents
	•Introduction and History
	•Mission, Vision & Value Statements
	•Certificate of Formation
	•Bylaws
	•Privacy Policy
	•Whistleblower Policy
	•Conflict of Interest Policy

♦Membership
	•Types & Application For Membership
	•State Organizations
	•Membership Dues
	•Status & Standing
	•IRS Tax Designation

♦IVV Guidelines

♦IVV Volkssporting Events
	•IVV Authority & Purpose
	•Traditional Events
	•Year-Round & Seasonal Events
	•International Volkssporting Events
	•AVA Special Programs & Club Challenges
	•General Rules For Events
	•Event Sanctioning
	•Event Liability Insurance
	•Event Awards
	•Event Information
	•After Action Reporting
	•IVV Certification Stamps
	•Functionally Disadvantaged Participants
	•IVV Achievement Awards Program

♦Trailmaster Guide & Certification Examination

♦Club Operations Guide

♦Risk Management Guidelines

♦Recognition Awards

♦ AVA Community Events
	•Purpose
	•General Guidelines
	•Youth Community Events
	•Private Community Events
	•Traditional Community Events
	•Weekday Guided Community Events

♦ Club Development & Support
	•Authority & Purpose
	•Club Development
	•Club Support

♦Board of Directors Handbook

♦Publications & Communications

♦Commercial Sponsorship

♦Donations

	Appendix A - AVA Club Forms
	Appendix B - AVA Fee Structure
	Appendix C - AVA Due Dates
	Appendix D - State Organization Policy