The VPA is a non-profit society of BC, established on November 6, 2013 by an all volunteer founding board of directors and elected officers. Before becoming official, the board existed as an ad hoc steering committee in the prior year working towards the creation of the organization. Directors are elected to a term of two years, with at least 50 percent of the directors being elected in even-numbered years and no more than 50 percent of directors being elected in odd-numbered years. Current board members are:
