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Member Services Committee
The purpose of the Committee is to enhance the relationship between the AVMA, its members, and veterinary students.
Charge/Objectives
- To promote the value and relevance of organized veterinary medicine and AVMA membership to the profession including recent graduates and veterinary students.
- To consider, research, evaluate, and make recommendations on AVMA membership matters.
- To review AVMA membership policies and recommend changes as needed.
- To promote diversity and mentorship among veterinarians, veterinary students and recent graduates.
- To promote wellness to AVMA members and the veterinary profession.
- To be an advocate for veterinary student issues.
Membership, Method of Appointment and Representation
The Member Services Committee will comprise 12 members representing:
Honor Roll (1)
Recent Graduate (2)
Academic veterinary medicine (1)
Non-academic public-sector veterinarian (1)
Board-certified specialists (1)
Industry Veterinarian (1)
Private clinical practice (4: including at least one practice owner, one employed practice associate, one food animal veterinarian, one at-large)
Student AVMA officer or delegate (1)
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Committee members will be appointed by the Executive Board for three-year terms, with a maximum of two terms, except for the Student AVMA officer, who will be appointed by the Student AVMA to serve a one-year term.
Staff Consultants
Barbara Baldwin, Theresa Constantino
Chair
The Chair will be elected by members of the Committee.
Meetings
The Committee is authorized two meetings per year of two days each at the AVMA Headquarters.
Funding
Travel expenses for Committee meetings will be planned and accounted for as a separate line item in the AVMA budget in accord with AVMA travel policy.
Reports
The Committee will advise and report to the Executive Board.
Life Expectancy and Sunset Review:
The Committee will be reviewed in compliance with AVMA governance policies.
Revised by Committee 3/15/09
Approved by Executive Board June 2009
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