Vermont ABA
Affiliated in 2004
Contact Info
- Meghan McGee, M.Ed. BCBA
- Burlington, VT
- Phone: (802) 488-6687
- Fax: (802) 488-6601
- Vermont ABA Web site
- Chapter News (August 2008)
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Mission/Objectives
Purpose:
Vermont Association for Behavior Analysis (herein after referred to as "VABA") is organized as a chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis International® for professional, scientific, and education purposes.
The purpose of this association is:
- to promote the development of behavior analysis services within the state of Vermont;
- to support the development of professional credentialing for the practice of behavior analysis within the state of Vermont;
- to support the development of standards of practice for behavior analysis within the state of Vermont;
- to provide and promote educational opportunities regarding behavior analysis on both a professional and general information level to the membership of VABA and to the public at large; and
- to promote and support the conduct of behavior analytic research within the state of Vermont.
Description of Membership
Section 1: Eligibility
Application for voting membership shall be open to any current resident of Vermont or any individual working in Vermont that supports the purpose statement in Article I, Section II. Membership is granted after completion and receipt of a membership application and annual dues. All memberships shall be granted upon a majority vote of the board.
Section 2: Annual Dues
The amount required for annual dues shall be determined by a majority vote of the board on an annual basis. Continued membership is contingent upon being up-to-date on membership dues.
Section 3: ABA Membership Status
Membership in a chapter does not include membership in the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABA InternationalTM) and vice versa. VABA members who are not full or affiliate members of ABA International may, however, apply for Chapter/Adjunct membership in ABA.
Section 4: Rights of Members
VABA members may vote in annual elections of board officers.
Section 5: Resignation and Termination
Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary/Treasurer. Resignation shall not relieve a member of unpaid dues, or other charges previously accrued. A member can have their membership terminated by a majority vote of the board of directors.
Annual or Recurring Events
VABA holds an annual membership meeting in late June.
Newsletters/Publications
The VABA newsletter is available on line at www.vaba.info.
Specifically of Interest to Behavior Analysts
We are the only behavior analytic organization in Vermont, professional or otherwise. We also promote and include participation from throughout the state (geographically) and from a variety of behavior analytic venues.