Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The Charitable Gaming Board meeting included discussions on the upcoming training offered by VDACS, which organizations are anticipating for compliance assistance and internal control strengthening. The board also discussed the positive impact of increased field inspectors. Additionally, there was a presentation on the 2024 Annual Financial Reports and an update on VDACS's proposed training topics for organizations to improve their understanding of Charitable Gaming Statutes and Regulations, focusing on electronic gaming/pull-tab devices activities and best business practices. The next board meeting was scheduled.

The meeting included discussion and scheduling of a Subcommittee on Use of Proceeds to potentially reduce the use of proceeds requirement on charitable gaming organizations. An update was provided on amendments to the Charitable Gaming Regulations and a presentation was made on the 2025 Annual Report to the General Assembly on Charitable Gaming Activities for Fiscal Year 2025. Also, an update was given on the Charitable Gaming Training Session, including a webinar conducted in November 2025 and upcoming webinars planned for January and February 2026.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including a discussion on adjusting how minutes are recorded. The board members shared comments on agricultural education support, the Rockingham County Fair's Christmas Village, recent rainfall, and strong eggnog sales with supply challenges. The Administrator's Report covered year-to-date fluid milk sales and distributor license approvals. Additionally, the meeting involved a review and approval of the Presumed Delivery Cost calculation for 2026, and a dairy producer anticipated lower margins to start 2026.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key issues. The board reviewed year-to-date fluid milk sales, expressing concern over the sluggish Western Market. Clarification was provided on Virginia's production quota and its impact on overall production. A status update was given on the processor cost analyses. The virtual meeting policy was reviewed and approved with minor amendments. Additionally, producer base transfers were discussed and approved.

The meeting included discussions on producer pay prices and the impact of federal milk marketing order reforms. An update was provided on federal milk marketing order reforms affecting pricing and changes to the posting of Market Basket data. Temporary licenses to distribute milk were presented to the Board for approval. The board also reviewed producer base transfers and base assignments.