VCOS Symposium 2020 is Canceled, Virtual Options Coming Soon

September 10, 2020

The Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) Board has made the difficult decision, acting out of an abundance of caution for the safety and health of our attendees, exhibitors, customers and staff, to cancel the 2020 VCOS Symposium in the Sun.

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