MVMA QUARTERLY - SPRING 2022
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early 500 veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, and their families attended the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s 130th Annual Convention on January 27-30 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. The convention offered over 60 continuing education lectures to participants. The convention was sponsored by numerous companies with major support from the MVMA Partners For Progress members: Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, J Hooker Construction Services, MWI Animal Health, ProPartners Wealth/ AVMA-LIFE, Bank of America Private Bank, Trupanion, Stopp & VanHoy CPAs, and Zoetis Animal Health. Also thanks to our Affinity Program, Nxgen. After two days of continuing education lectures, attendees enjoyed a fun Friday evening with hors d’oeuvres, Missouri wine, a silent auction, and friendly conversation while prize winners were drawn in the annual Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Drawing. Congratulations to Dr. Shelia Taylor and Dr. George Fischer, who decided to split the $10,000 prize, and to all of the other winners at this year’s drawing! The Saturday afternoon General Membership meeting saw the installation of officers for 2022. Newly installed officers include: Dr. Ed Migneco, President, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. Matt Silvius, President-Elect, Riverside, Mo.; Dr. Kacie Ulhorn, Hermann, Mo.; Dr. Shelia L. Taylor, Secretary/Treasurer, Springfield, Mo. and Dr. Marcy Hammerle, Board Chair, St. Charles, Mo.
experiences. The highlight at Saturday evening’s Awards Ceremony, was the presentation of the 2022 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year award to Dr. Bruce Whittle, Trenton, Mo.. Dr. Richard Meadows presented the award to Dr. Whittle. Others who received honors during the evening included: Dr. Carol Ryan, Wentzville, Mo. was presented the MVMA’s 2022 President’s Award by Dr. Marcy Hammerle, 2021 MVMA president. Dr. Sarah Meineka, Concordia, Mo., received the MVMA’s Ortu Stella Award. The award for early career leadership was presented to Dr. Meineka by Dr. Jessica Stroupe The award is presented to graduates up to 10 years out who are illuminating the path of veterinary medicine to those around them. Dr. John Fortman, Pilot Grove, Mo. was the MVMA’s 2022 William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award for his many years of emergency management and response in Missouri. The award was accepted by Dr. Cathy Vogelweid from Dr. Bill Jones, Wildwood, Mo.
2022 MVMA Executive Board Members are as follows: Dr. Kenton Morgan, Northwest District Delegate; Dr. Jeffrey Sparks, North Central District Delegate; Dr. Laura Moon, Northeast District Delegate; Dr. Christi Belew, Greater Kansas City District Delegate; Dr. Jessica Stroupe, West Central District Delegate; Dr. Jessica Farris, Greater St. Louis District Delegate; Justin Berger, Richard Antweiler, Jefferson City, DVM, East Central District Delegate; Dr. Julie King, Southwest Mo. is the inaugural recipient of The MU-CVM Mule Team joined in on the District Delegate; TBD, Southeast District Delegate; Dr. Chuck “Welcome Back” celebration offering rides to the Richard D. Antweiler Servant Barry, AVMA Delegate; Dr. Carol Ryan, AVMA Alternate Leadership Award. The award was attendees. Delegate; Dr. Carolyn Henry, Dean - MU College of Vet. Med.; presented to him for his years of Dr. Chuck Lemme, AVMA District 7 Representative; Dr. Cliff Miller, Ex-officio; Stephanie meritorious service and dedication to the MVMA. Gilliam, RVT, Ex-officio; and Robert Schmidt, Student Representative. At-large Delegates Julie R. Braun, Jefferson City, Mo., MVMA executive are: Dr. Lynn Martin, Columbia, Mo.; Dr. Thomas Rose, Columbia, Mo.; and Dr. Jason director, was honored with a plaque for her 10 years Nickell, Parkville, Mo.. of dedication and planning of the multiple-day The convention offered a day-by-day registration with a nine-hour CE program on Equine Dentistry Lecture and Wet Lab. Thursday and five-hour program on Friday in addition to a six hour program on Saturday Monica Bates, Barnhart, Mo., received the and four hours on Sunday for those who were unable to attend the usual four-day Distinguished Service Award from the Missouri program. All convention continuing education and activities were open to veterinary Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF). Dr. Marcy technicians and practice staff throughout the weekend. The convention also hosted Hammerle presented the award to Mrs. Bates. MU-CVM students this year who were able to take a break from their classes and attend Dr. Cliff Miller, Moberly, Mo., received the MVMA advanced educational sessions and visit with other MVMA members. Academy Distinguished Service Award. The award On Friday, veterinary students visited with practicing veterinarians during the Speed was presented to Dr. Miller by Dr. Laura Moon. Networking event. The round-robin event is always a hit with both students and doctors. The MVMA Legislative Leadership Award went to The convention also offered a study hall room for students to “hit the books” without having Dr. Kent Haden for his efforts in the state capitol as to leave. Representative. Prior to the banquet and sponsored by Hill’s, the Missouri Veterinary Technician We hope that all members felt welcomed back and Association held a reception for technicians and practice staff members attending the that the convention will help them move forward convention. In addition, the Early Career Task Force hosted a forum, sponsored by into 2022. Plan to join us next year on January 26-29 NVA, where new veterinarians were able to sit down and share their post-graduation for more great education, fellowship and fun in 4
