IVMA Executive Board Update June 2013 By Dr. Tom Johnson
District Meetings We would like to hold meetings in all IVMA Districts. O We have 5 districts that have not held a district O O
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meeting (Districts 1,3,5,8 and 20) District 15 has held two meetings in the last 2 years District 8 (Dr. Whitford) is scheduling a meeting for Oct 1, 2013 District 20 (Dr. Fuller) is scheduling a meeting for Nov 5, 2013 to coincide with the SE Iowa VMA Meeting We will need volunteers to schedule district meetings
Future Conferences IVMA has both the ISU Scheman Center and Prairie Meadows in Altoona on tentative hold for the next 3 years for the September annual meetings and February Winter Conference dates. When an event is being held on tentative hold and the venue gets a request from another party to use the space for the same date, the first party is required to either commit to the venue for that date or release it to the 2nd party. We were required to make a commitment for February 2015. Therefore, the conference schedule for the next few years is as follows:
Event
Dates
Location
Annual Meeting 2013
September 11-13, 2013
ISU Scheman , Ames
Winter Conference 2014
February 12-13, 2014
ISU Scheman , Ames
Annual Meeting 2014
September 18-19, 2014
ISU Scheman , Ames
Winter Conference 2015
February 11-12, 2015
Prairie Meadows, Altoona
Cyndy’s New Grandbabies
Kiefer Jude 5/30/13
Emma Elizabeth 5/25/13
Karen’s New Grandson
Max 2/27/13
Governor's Visit to CVM On Monday, May 20, Governor Terry Branstad signed a gubernatorial proclamation announcing 2013 as the “Year of the Veterinarian� at the ISU CVM marking the 150-year anniversary of the AVMA. Dr. Johnson and Dr. Wheeler both attended this event. Dean Nolan and Dr. Pettit both did a great job thanking the Governor for his support of the IVMA, the ISU CVM and the veterinary profession. After the ceremony, Governor Branstad toured the small and large animal hospitals, plus the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.
IVMA Calendar
Day
Event
5/1
Met with Prairie Meadows
5/2
Membership Committee Met – recommended dues increase – Still waiting on votes from 5 Exec. Board Members
5/7
Dr. Wheeler at Eastern Iowa VMA
5/8
ISU Regent ‘s Representative to Legislature
5/8
Met with pharmaceutical rep about Emerging Leader development
5/11
Dr. Pettit administered oath to new ISU CVM Grads
5/13
Received 150,000 Green Tags in IVMA office
5/14
Met with CVM concerning Governor’s Visit Dr. Johnson at North Central VMA
5/15
Sports and Field Day Committee met (Sports & Field day 9/5 at Otter Creek in Ankeny)
5/16
Met with summer intern Maria Sjodin
5/21
Dr. Wheeler and Maria Sjodin spent the day at I-35 Schools Career Fair
5/30
Board of Vet Med – Dr. Johnson attended (alternating months with Dr. Wheeler)
Issues for Summer: Legislative Committee and Executive Board will need to meet to discuss several issues: O Scope of practice issues O Competition from non-profits O State wide spay/neuter fund O Legislation regulating crematoriums O Commercial kennel regulations O Administrative Rules affecting the Practice Act
Annual Meeting 2013 The IVMA Office is Buzzing with activity for the 2013 Annual Meeting. September 11-13 at the ISU Scheman Building Speaker travel arrangements, publications, mailings, and other details are all being worked on. It’s going to be a great conference! See you there!
Don’t Forget!
Wednesday, September 11- Gateway, Ames 10:30 am
IVMA Executive Board Orientation
11:45 am 4:00 pm
Lunch & Executive Board Meeting
4:00 pm
IVMA Foundation Corporation Meeting
5: 00 pm
IVMA Executive Board Dinner with Spouses and CE: Understanding the Service Dog Industry by Nicole Shumate from Paws and Effect
Winter Conference 2014 Work is underway for Winter Conference 2014. February 12-13, 2014 ISU Scheman Building , Ames. The program should be finalized by July 15.
Have a Great Summer! -Tom