Alabama VMA
Event: Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference, June 3-4, Sandestin, Florida
Awards: Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Jan Strother, Hartselle, for exceptional achievements and contributions to the advancement of the profession. A 1986 graduate of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Strother founded and serves as hospital director of North Alabama Cat & Bird Veterinary Clinic. She serves as chair of the ALVMA Vet Tech Advisory Committee and is a past vice president of the AVMA, a past president of the Alabama VMA, and a past chair of the ALVMA Public Relations and Human-Animal Bond committees. Service Award: Dr. Barry Stewart, Hartselle, for contribution of time and energy to the association for the advancement of the profession. A 1985 graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Stewart practices at Hartselle Animal Clinic. He has served on the board of directors of the Academy of Veterinary Consultants and is a past chair of the ALVMA State Diagnostic Laboratory Committee. Dr. Stewart has also served as secretary of the North Alabama VMA for 19 years.
Officials: Drs. T.C. Branch, Birmingham, president; Harold Pate, Lowndesboro, president-elect; Charles Ashwander, Decatur, vice president; Ralph Womer, Auburn, treasurer; James H. Lee, Atmore, member-at-large; and John Hammons, Athens, immediate past president