Committees & Events: Board Hub

AFCEA NOVA Committees

Chapter Affairs Committee

Resources:
Chapter Awards Chapter Webpage: https://nova.afceachapters.org/about-afcea-novas-chapter-awards

The Chapter Affairs committee supports the NOVA Chapter by helping highlight the chapter's dedicated volunteers and sponsors.

The VP of Chapter Affairs handles award submissions to AFCEA International and the Monthly awards, which are presented at AFCEA NOVA's Luncheon events.

Communications/Information Committee

The Communications Committee contributes to the success of the chapter's events via social media marketing. Email info@afceanova.org for access to AFCEA NOVA's Hootsuite and Canva accounts.

Check Here for the AFCEA NOVA Brand Guide.

Socials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFCEANOVAChapter/
Flickr Account (Event Photos): https://www.flickr.com/photos/afceanova/
LinkedIn: https://ar.linkedin.com/company/afcea-nova
Twitter (X): https://x.com/AFCEANOVA

Education Committee

Resources:
AFCEA NOVA Scholarship Website: https://afceanova.swoogo.com/scholarship2025
Education Committee Chapter Webpage: https://nova.afceachapters.org/education-committee
Education Programs Webpage: https://nova.afceachapters.org/education

A critical part of AFCEA NOVA's mission, the Education committee organizes AFCEA NOVA's direct impact on students in the Northern Virginia area.

The education committee supports:

AFCEA NOVA's Scholarship Program
The Student IT Days, which run concurrently to our IT Day programs. Sponsorships available.
Arlington Public Schools Northern Virginia Regional Science & Engineering Fair (NVRSEF)
Adopt-a-School, Community Partner Grant, and CEU Programs

Emerging Leaders Committee

Resources:
Emerging Leaders Chapter Webpage: https://nova.afceachapters.org/page/about-nova-emerging-leaders
Emerging Leaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14206485/
Email Alias (Contact info@afceanova.org to update): el@afceanova.org

Emerging Leaders 2025-2026 Sponsorship: https://afceanova.swoogo.com/sponsor2025-2026/el

The Emerging Leaders (40 and under) group consists of both government and industry AFCEA members. Our purpose is to:

Promote synergy among the younger Chapter members
Foster networking and alliances
Offer opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
Support the Northern Virginia (NOVA) AFCEA Chapter

GovCon Advancement Mentoring Engagement (GAME) Committee

GAME Event Series 2025-2026 Sponsorship: https://afceanova.swoogo.com/sponsor2025-2026/mentoring

The GovCon Advancement Mentoring Engagement (GAME) Committee events will focus on mentoring and business development programs that highlight government and industry leaders.

Government-Military Liaison Committee

Resources:
Military/Govt-Civilian Transition Chapter Webpage: https://nova.afceachapters.org/govmil

The Government-Military Liaison Committee works to promote the increase and retention of military and government members in the NOVA Chapter and increase their participation in chapter events.

Membership Committee

Resources:
Membership Chapter Webpage: https://nova.afceachapters.org/join

Membership Events 2025-2026 Sponsorship: https://afceanova.swoogo.com/sponsor2025-2026/networking

The Membership Committee initiates and manages Chapter membership promotion events and retention programs. The Membership Committee runs the monthly Networking Events and the Summer Outing event.

Small Business Committee

Resources:
Small Business Chapter Webpage: https://nova.afceachapters.org/small-business

Small Business Breakfast Series 2025-2026 Sponsorship: https://afceanova.swoogo.com/sponsor2025-2026/smallbusiness

The Small Business committee plans small business-focused activities and events.

Special Activities

Resources:
IT Day Committee Planning (Committee & Board Access): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mEC9-ikM2kwormSCG3EWoszC_3YGkEGy
IT Days Chapter Webpage: https://nova.afceachapters.org/it-days

2024-2025 Sponsor Form: https://afceanova.swoogo.com/sponsor2024-2025
IT Day 2025-2025 Sponsor Form: https://afceanova.swoogo.com/sponsor2025-2026/itdays

The VP of Special Activities oversees and supports the planning committees for Naval IT Day, Air Force IT Day, Army IT Day, Space Force IT Day and Innovation IT Day. Innovation IT Day is shared with the Small Business committee.