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December 11, 2018 www.iowavma.org

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the IVMA Happy Holiday's from the staff at the IVMA! May this season be filled with friends, family and fun! IVMA Holiday Hours Christmas Eve - Office closes at Noon Christmas Day - Closed New Years Day - Closed No preconditioning supplies will be shipped on December 24-25 or January 1.

SAVE THE DATE TO ADVOCATE Advocate for the veterinary profession at the 2019 IVMA Legislative Day on February 27 . Join with other IVMA members from around the state to represent the veterinary profession, deepen your understanding of the policy making process and help shape future legislation. The day will begin with a breakfast and opening remarks at Embassy Suites Hotel in Des Moines. After breakfast the contingent will head to the Iowa State Capitol to meet with legislative leaders from the Iowa House and Senate. Make plans now to attend the 2019 IVMA Legislative Day! There is no cost to attend and breakfast and lunch are provided for IVMA members and ISU CVM students. Register online at or call the IVMA office at 800-369-9564.

SAVE THE DATE FOR WINTER CONFERENCE IVMA Winter Conference 2019 February 13-14 Prairie Meadows Conference Center Altoona, IA Registration now open at www.iowavma.org Look for your registration book in the mail soon!

OPEN AVMA COE POSITIONS The AVMA's Council on Education (COE) is looking for dedicated individuals to fill three COE vacancies in July 2019. The positions representing private equine practice, large animal clinical science and veterinary medical research will be open. Application materials will be available on the AVMA volunteer opportunities web page in mid-December for the equine position and January 2019 for the other two positions. The COE is also seeking input fro the public through the end of the year as part of its review of accreditation standards for veterinary education. The survey is available on the AVMA website and is open through December 31, 2018. AABP OFFERING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS FOR RECENT GRADUATE FOOD ANIMAL VETERINARIANS The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) is accepting applications for a two-year series of practice management workshops for recently graduated rural veterinarians. The workshops are tailored for recent veterinary graduates who are looking to buy/build a practice, those needing help understanding practice finances, and those needing more instruction on human resources management. An application process will determine participants’ eligibility for this free training. Successful applicants will receive a $900 stipend to attend the training in St. Louis. Find a detailed description and outline of the program, as well as an application on the AABP's website . The application period is from October 1 through December 15, 2018.   Photo AVMA

ISU'S CARDINAL AND GOLD GALA TO FOLLOW IVMA CONFERENCE The 2019 IVMA Winter Conference will be held on February 13-14, 2019 at Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Altoona. The next day, February 15 at the same location is the annual Iowa State University Alumni Cardinal & Gold Gala . This event brings Cyclones everywhere together for a black-tie-optional affair celebrating Iowa State University and raising funds for first-generation student scholarships and student and alumni outreach programming. Park your car once and stay at the Prairie Meadows hotel to enjoy both events! Make your reservations today and get excited for February! For more information about the Cardinal & Gold Gala or to register, visit www.isualum.org or call 515-294-2584 . 2019 Cardinal & Gold Gala Friday, February 15 at 6 p.m.  Prairie Meadows Casino & Hotel Altoona, IA

The IVMA Communiqué is published bi-monthly by the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association 1605 N. Ankeny Blvd Suite 110, Ankeny, IA 50023 515-965-9237 or 800-369-9564 ivma@iowavma.org |www.iowavma.org

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