As a volunteer organization, our success depends on members of our professional community who graciously donate their time and talent to support our efforts.
Advocate for Your Profession and Colleagues
Volunteering with PSVMA is a great way to get away from your screen, and into your veterinary community. Face-to-face events and projects that help grow our organization bring a sense of accomplishment and joy to our lives.
Whether you have three hours a week or three hours a year, we welcome your involvement. If leadership is your thing, consider a position on the Board or Directors. If action is more appealing, consider chairing or volunteering for one of our special interest committees.
Executive Board
President
The President presides at general membership and Executive Board meetings, appoints chairpersons, acts as registered agent, conducts affairs and operations to uphold the mission, and is signor on all financial accounts.
President-Elect
The President-Elect succeeds to the office of the President, performs the duties of the President in the absence of the latter, arranges programs for general meetings, and assumes other duties at the President’s request.
Secretary
The Secretary keeps permanent records of all meetings, notifies members of place, date, time of all meetings, conducts official correspondence, and performs other duties as directed.
Treasurer
The Treasurer acts as chief financial and accounting officer, collects all monies due directly or indirectly, oversees payment of bills, submits financial report at Executive Board and general meetings, submits annual financial summary, submits budget at first general meeting of the year, submits financials for tax preparation by accountant, and files our annual report to the Secretary of State by December first.
Directors at Large – Committee & Chapter Chairs
Animal Cruelty Education
The Animal Cruelty Education committee coordinates our in-depth regional conference. Responsibilities include:
- Scheduling speakers, venues and volunteers
- Advertising meetings
- Coordinating revenue and expenses, and
- Overseeing notes, validations, refreshments and appreciations
Continuing Education: Regional Lecture Series
The Regional CE committee oversees the coordination and implementation of Regional CE Lecture Series. Responsibilities include:
- Scheduling speakers, venues and volunteers
- Advertising meetings
- Coordinating revenue and expenses, and
- Overseeing notes, validations, refreshments and appreciations
Disaster Preparedness Education
The Disaster Preparedness Education committee coordinates our in-depth regional conference. Responsibilities include:
- Scheduling speakers, venues and volunteers
- Advertising meetings
- Coordinating revenue and expenses, and
- Overseeing notes, validations, refreshments and appreciations.
Membership
The Membership Committee promotes membership assets, sends renewal notices and new member invitations, maintains the membership database, and manages revenue.
Professional Relations
The Professional Relations Committee receives and manages complaints submitted by clients that involve veterinarians, and facilitates open communication while protecting confidentiality.
Public Information
The Public Information committee maintains public information regarding PSVMA for the members and general public, maintains the website, social media, newsletter, phone lines, public inquiries, vendor inquiries, distribution of promotional materials, and any other interaction with the public.
Technician Chapter
The newest chapter of PSVMA, the the Technician Chapter, is in its infancy. We are looking for a leader with vision and enthusiasm to guide our member LVTs into a cohesive, supportive para-professional community. Please contact us if you have a nomination or are interested in filling this role for your colleagues.
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