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...

VMAE is delighted beyond measure to announce that the fall conference will be held in person, and contract negotiations are underway with a familiar conference property.  The Board of Directors carefully considered conference program delivery options and decided that the conference can safely be held in person on November 11-13, presuming that positive trends in public health continue and that federal, state, and local regulations will continue to allow in-person gatherings of VMAE’s group size.  The board favored a West-coast location in an agricultural county – stay tuned for details...

The future of employer-sponsored retirement plans in America and the AVMA Trust Retirement Plan Thursday, June 17, 2021 – 12:05-12:55 PM MTN Join us for a webinar for a closer look at the current retirement landscape, featuring speakers Adrienne Robertson and Deb Rubin of Transamerica. As noted authorities on retirement plans, Adrienne and Deb will provide insights on: How current legislation may affect employer-sponsored plans and retirement savings for Americans What’s new for association retirement plans The AVMA Trust Retirement plan: how it works and its benefits to members REGISTER FOR JUNE 17...

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) recently announced the latest recipients of the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential – and a tip of the hat is in order to VMAE member Eric Boehm, executive director of the El Paso Veterinary Medical Association.  Eric is now able to include CAE along with PMP (Project Management Professional) and MNM (Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management) in his signature block.  ASAE notes that the CAE credential – attained by fewer than 10% of ASAE members – “is the marker of a committed association...