The aspen leaves have turned golden in Colorado, providing a beautiful reminder of our transition into the fall season.  I hope you have some wonderful summer vacation memories to keep that season in mind as well!  Just a few items to bring to your attention for your calendar of upcoming opportunities: Monday, October 18 is the registration deadline for VMAE | Fall Conference 2021 before price increases take effect.  You’ll find all the details HERE on an exceptional and highly interactive program with Gary LaBranche, FASAE, CAE – not to...

THRIVE: Enhancing Wellbeing Through Truth Bombs, Training, and MemberShares is the theme for VMAE | Virtual Summer Conference 2021, being held Monday and Tuesday (July 19-20) from 1-6 PM daily Eastern time. The wellbeing of veterinary professionals, including veterinary medical association executives, has been under even greater pressure as a result of the public health pandemic. Helping individuals and teams thrive despite such pressure requires resilience, resources, and Education – which is why the summer conference is focused on advancing personal and professional wellbeing. VMA executives occupy unique positions in organized veterinary...

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced that Lisa A. Perius, executive director of the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. To be designated as a Certified Association Executive, an applicant must have experience with nonprofit organization management, complete a minimum of 100 hours of specialized professional development, pass a stringent examination in association management, and pledge to uphold a code of ethics. To maintain certification, individuals must undertake ongoing professional development...

Three glove manufacturers have suspended operations in Selangor, Malaysia, due to a pandemic lockdown in several districts in the state. Top Glove Corp, a large glove manufacturer, said it is temporarily halting operations of its medical glove factories in the town of Klang in compliance with the directive, and is awaiting clarification from the National Security Council. Hartalega Holdings and Kossan Rubber Industries also said they’re shutting down operations. The lockdown is in effect until July 16. “Regrettably, this will have a significant impact on both the local and international...

The Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) has announced two actions to support transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming individuals in the veterinary profession. First, the PrideVMC diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) working group has published a gender identity bill of rights as part of a focused effort to address inequality and inequity in veterinary spaces.  In its news release, PrideVMC stated “The gender diverse community, specifically transgender women of color, have been leaders of the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights. The gender diverse community has continued to be in the national spotlight for...

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is excited to share the Cat Friendly Certificate Program has been awarded a 2021 Gold Circle Award for Best New Product by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). The award recognizes the AAFP’s Cat Friendly Certificate Program for displaying exceptional creativity and quality education, as well as builds knowledge and skills for all veterinary professionals in order to deliver an elevated experience and care to feline patients. ASAE’s Gold Circle Awards are the premier competition in association marketing, membership, and communications which...

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) launched an online Feline End of Life Educational Toolkit in an effort to facilitate a peaceful and painless transition for a cat at the end of their life. This new educational Toolkit addresses several key aspects in early quality of life assessment, decision making, the euthanasia process, the euthanasia experience for both veterinarians and caregivers, client resources, and final arrangements and beyond. This digital resource provides veterinary professionals with the tools to ensure a smooth, calm, and compassionate experience for cats and clients...

Welcome packets and emails can offer a good starting point for new members, but that may not be enough to keep them around. Here are some tips to help supercharge your member onboarding process. Read More (Source: Associations Now Daily News)...

The wellbeing of veterinary professionals, including veterinary medical association executives, has been under even greater pressure as a result of the public health pandemic. Helping individuals and teams thrive despite such pressure requires resilience, resources, and fortitude. That’s precisely why the summer conference is focused on this issue. THRIVE: Enhancing Wellbeing Through Truth Bombs, Training, and MemberShares is the theme for the conference, which will be held virtually from 1-6 PM Eastern time  on July 19-20. VMAE members will learn about how they and their members can become trained as wellbeing...