1	New Delegate Orientation Brought to you by your friendly Executive Committee Updated Feb. ‘09
2	Welcome to the SAVMA House of Delegates!
3	SAVMA’s Purpose “The Student AVMA House of Delegates(HOD) comprises Senior Delegates and Junior Delegates who are elected or appointed by and represent the constituent organizations of the Student AVMA. The HOD is the voice of the active members. The House and its members are responsible for guiding and directing the policy and activities of the Association in the best interest of the veterinary profession and the public it serves…”
4	As per the SAVMA Constitution: ARTICLE II — PURPOSE Section 1 — To introduce veterinary students to the concept of professionalism and organized veterinary medicine. Section 2 — To promote contact and exchange of ideas between veterinary students, veterinarians and the American Veterinary Medical Association. (AVMA) Section 3 — To promote, enhance and support veterinary medical education.
5	Responsibilities Be the link between the AVMA and your local SCAVMA chapter Bring information to the house Needs and concerns of your chapter Take information from the house Scholarships, educational opportunities, meeting reports, etc. Attend 2 meetings each year SAVMA Symposium – Spring AVMA Convention – Summer Participate actively in discussion at meetings and via list server (your opinions are valued!) Fulfill your duties within your committee Possibly run for Executive Committee position
6	Duties before each meeting Be familiar with Symposium/Convention Binder Understand the basics of Robert’s Rules Review Resolutions Be ready to vote on them on your chapter’s behalf Review SAVMA Governance Documents Constitution, Bylaws, and Manual of the HOD Click for SAVMA Governance Documents Be ready to speak up for your students! We want your voice!
7	Meetings Dress is formal, unless otherwise specified
8	"You will be arranged by..." You will be arranged by school At least one computer per school is needed
9	"There will be a number..." There will be a number of guest speakers sharing different information for you to take back to your student chapters
10	"At the end of each..." At the end of each meeting day you will break up into your committees for committee business
11	"Oh yea" Oh yea, we also like to have a good time when all the work is over!
12	Robert’s Rules This may seem like a complicated process if you’ve never used it It gets easier as you experience it more There will be a ‘Robert’s Rules Cheat Sheet’ contained in the SAVMA HOD Symposium/Convention Binder You will receive this prior to each meeting
13	A Common Example of Robert’s Rules When the president says, "I would like to entertain the motion to..." A delegate stands, states his/her name and school and says "so moved" Then another delegate can second by saying "second“ The motion is then on the floor for discussion When the president says, “Is there any discussion?" Please walk to the mike to be recognized by the president State your name and school Then ask a question or make a comment about the motion on the floor
14	Volunteer Leadership Area (VLA) The VLA contains info on internal SAVMA business: Governance Documents under ‘Entity Description’ Bylaws, Constitution, and Manual SAVMA Directory Agendas Minutes Officer Reports Budgets Access to Delegate Discussion Area/Listserve
15	Logging into VLA & Listserve Go to avma.org Click on ‘Volunteer Leadership Area’ - Far left column under ‘About the AVMA’ You will then log in using your AVMA number and your last name (with first letter capitalized) - i.e. John Smith’s password would be ‘Smith’ Scroll down to and click on ‘Student AVMA House of Delegates (SAVMA HOD)’ Scroll down to bottom of page to ‘Click to Enter Discussion Group’ to enter list server area *For further clarification see PDF instruction links for Login Instructions to list server (PDF) Online Discussion Group Participation (aka list server usage) (PDF)
16	SAVMA Committees Each delegate is also a member of a SAVMA committee At your first meeting you will choose your top 3 committee choices Come prepared with your choices The EC will do their best to assign everyone to a desired committee Different committees have different goals, responsibilities, and opportunities
17	Committees Executive Committee (EC) Animal Welfare Human Animal Bond Committee (AWHABC) Committee on Communications (COC) Economics, Finance and Management (EFM) Education and Licensure Committee (ELC) Emerging Issues Committee (EIC) Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) International Veterinary Exchange Committee (IVEC) Multicultural Student Outreach Committee (MSOC) Native American Project (NAP) Symposium Committee
18	Executive Committee (EC) The Executive Committee shall be the administrative body of the Student AVMA and be charged with ensuring that the provisions of the Student AVMA Constitution and Operational Guidelines are met on a yearly basis. Student delegates can run for EC positions at annual meetings President, Secretary, Treasurer, Vet Gazette Editor, International Exchange Officer, Information Technology Officer.
19	Animal Welfare-Human Animal Bond Committee (AWHABC) The Animal Welfare-Human Animal Bond Committee accumulates information regarding the responsibility of the Student AVMA regarding issues related to the welfare of animals and the bond between animals and people. The goal of the committee is to disseminate this wealth of knowledge to all Student Chapters of the AVMA. One committee member represents SAVMA by serving on the AVMA Human Animal Bond Committee and another serves as a contact to the Animal Welfare Division of the AVMA. The committee also honors two SAVMA members that demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the human-animal bond and the welfare of animals via an annual essay contest.
20	Committee on Communications (COC) The Committee on Communications presents ideas and suggestions on ways to enhance communication among the Student AVMA and its student chapters, to promote communication among all veterinary students in the United States and Canada, to promote veterinary medicine in the community and to encourage membership in the Student AVMA and the Student Chapters of the AVMA. The Committee administers the Student AVMA National Veterinary Medical Teaching Excellence Awards that are designed to reward teaching excellence. A Committee member acts as an ex-officio representative to the AVMA Council on Public Relations.
21	Economics, Finance and Management (EFMC) The Economics, Finance and Management Committee work to promote the education of current economic issues facing the veterinary industry. We maintain a liaison with the National Commission for Veterinary Economic Issues and promote opportunities for student personal and professional development by serving as a resource to SCAVMA chapters and veterinary school business clubs. Our flagship program is to award new and existing business clubs for excellence. The recipients are chosen and announced at the SAVMA symposium.
22	Education and Licensure Committee (ELC) The Education and Licensure Committee addresses issues of concern to students and serves as a source of current and accurate information concerning state licensing requirements for veterinarians. To provide input and remain current with changing requirements, the Committee works closely with the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. One goal is to promote changes that make licensing as expedient as possible for graduating veterinary students such as licensure by endorsement and standardized national exams. The Committee is also the Student AVMA's liaison with the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, a body of educators that works to improve the quality of veterinary education. The Committee encourages the development and refinement of veterinary educational programs at veterinary schools in the United States to provide the best possible education.
23	Emerging Issues Committee (EIC) The Emerging Issues Committee acts as a resource/contact/information center for emerging issues in the profession which affect veterinary students. While some issues rapidly appear and disappear, other established "emerging" issues remain current hot topics among the veterinary profession. The Committee is a dynamic entity that is currently serving in four main areas: Ecological health Public health Non-traditional career paths Bioterrorism and agro-terrorism
24	Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) The Government Affairs Committee serves as the Student AVMA liaison to the AVMA Governmental Relations Division in Washington D.C.. The Committee informs veterinary students of pending and approved legislation that affects the veterinary profession and its students. The GAC encourages and promotes the involvement of veterinary students in the legislative process.
25	International Veterinary Exchange Committee (IVEC) The IVEC promotes the advancement of veterinary education and animal welfare throughout the world. The committee facilitates individual, cultural and educational exchanges through the recruitment of veterinarians and veterinary students to participate in international student exchange programs. The committee also distributes information about the activities of the International Veterinary Student Association and encourages local chapters to be involved in international activities. The committee works closely with the SAVMA International Exchange Officer. The committee also distributes scholarships and grants to promote international exchanges.
26	Multicultural Student Outreach Committee (MSOC) The Multicultural Student Outreach (MSO) Committee communicates and addresses the concerns of our diversifying student body to the SAVMA House of Delegates, strives to educate students about the importance of diversity and multicultural competency within our profession and provides public awareness of the multifaceted field of veterinary medicine. Current projects include: A Diversity Grant Application for start up outreach organizations or events Planning a Multicultural Outreach Forum for the SAVMA Symposium 2007
27	Native American Project (NAP) The Native American Project Committee coordinates student externships for veterinary students wishing to work with Navajo Nation Veterinary Program in Arizona. This position enables students to assist with implementation of veterinary programs offered on the reservation and provides them with the opportunity to experience some of the cultural aspects of Navajo life. The clinic treats small and large animals, and the exact case load varies with the season. The Navajo Nation Veterinary Program also works with the Navajo Nation Zoo in Window Rock. Housing is available for externs; it is spartan, but adequate. Each year the Student AVMA grants an externship and report on their experiences.
28	Symposium Committee The Symposium Committee is charged with the responsibility to keep the Student AVMA Educational Symposium rules and guidelines current and to aid in the transfer of information among hosting schools. The Symposium is a major event designed to expose students to areas of veterinary medicine that are not usually covered in their regular curricula and promote friendships among future colleagues. The Symposium is held at a different veterinary school each spring. Schools interested in hosting the Symposium make bid presentations at the spring House of Delegate's meeting two years prior to the year they plan to host the Symposium. The winner is voted on by the House of Delegates. *This committee is reserved for the delegates of schools hosting the SAVMA Symposiums.
29	One Health Challenge (ad-hoc) The OHC committee is based on the ‘one health, one medicine’ philosophy and embraces SAVMA’s desire to play an active role in this new interdisciplinary movement. World Rabies Day has been the most notable event the OHC has been involved in. * This committee is still in the ad-hoc stage and may become a permanent committee in the near future. But as for now, it runs on a volunteer basis with delegates from other committees donating their time and ideas.
30	"To look at the committees..." To look at the committees in more detail follow the link to the Committee Websites
31	Most Importantly You represent all of your SCAVMA’s students and are relied on within the AVMA as the student voice This is a great honor and entails large responsibilities But the rewards gained and friends made here are lifelong The SAVMA Executive Committee is always here to answer any questions and help you with anything you may need!
32	EC Contacts President Emily Eaton Phone: (503) 856-6652 E-mail: eeaton2@uiuc.edu Secretary Cara Ann Pugliese Phone: (814) 880-8154 E-mail: pugliese.7@osu.edu Treasurer Cynthia Albert Phone: (225) 612-8829 E-mail: calbert@vetmail.lsu.edu International Exchange Officer Laura Chi-Sin Chan Phone: (510) 917-6342 E-mail: lcchan@westernu.edu The Vet Gazette Editor Beth A Pelletier Phone: (413) 265-1136 E-mail: beth.pelletier@tufts.edu Information Technology Officer Bryant Blank Phone: (785) 221-2439 E-mail: bblank@vet.ksu.edu President-Elect Rebecca M Steers Phone: (508) 612-7537 E-mail: rebecca.steers@tufts.edu Secretary-Elect David Laubert Phone: (708) 712-1535 E-mail: laubert2@illinois.edu
33	EC Contacts, cont. Treasurer-Elect Jennifer Bruno Phone: (504) 669-7489 E-mail: jbruno@vetmail.lsu.edu The Vet Gazette Editor-Elect Christopher Samuel Hall Phone: (317) 440-5788 E-mail: cshall@purdue.edu Information Technology Officer-Elect Brandon Boren Phone: (310) 713-7391 E-mail: bboren@westernu.edu International Exchange Officer-Elect Virginia R Kiefer Phone: (865) 323-3323 E-mail: VirginiaKiefer@gmail.com SAVMA Global & Public Health Ad-Hoc Officer Ryan Colburn Phone: (616) 446-4571 E-mail: colburnr@cvm.msu.edu AVMA VP, Liaison/Advisor to SAVMA Dr. Gary Brown Phone: 304-425-7387 E-mail: petvet1@fronteirnet.net Student AVMA Advisor Dr. Derrick Hall (x 6681) Phone: (800) 248-2862; or (847) 925-8070 Fax: (847) 303-5669 E-mail: dhall@avma.org
34	Helpful Links Student AVMA website on avma.org History and Mission SCAVMA Chapters Directories Vet Gazette links Photo Journal and more… Login Instructions for list server Online Discussion Group Participation (aka using the list server)