From: Tammy@alvma.com
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 7:47 PM
To: tammy@franzmgt.com
Subject: ALVMA eNewsletter April, 2009
Alabam Veterinary Medical Association

 

E-Veterinarian News



Take Advantage of the Early Bird Registration for the  ALVMA Annual Conference



Hot Topics




New ALVMA Member Service Coming Soon
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Matters of Law  


NCVEI Economy Issues
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Announcement of Annual Business Meeting
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Only two months left until the 102nd Annual Convention of the Alabama
VMA. If you register on or before May 22nd, you can take advantage of a discounted registration fee!

 

A full schedule of events and registration form can be found online at www.alvma.com. 20 CE hours will be available along with a chance to
network with colleagues from all over the southeast.

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Legislative Update

The Alabama Legislative session is past the half way point – Thursday, April 9 is the 19th legislative day of 30 total days.  Bills affecting animals or veterinary medicine are listed and updated below.  Links are provided to text of the bills.

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Board Approves Thirty-Three New Applicants

The Board of Directors of the Alabama VMA voted to accept the membership applications of thirty-three veterinarians since November 2008. If you have an opportunity to see or talk to the following individuals, please extend your best wishes and make them feel welcome as part of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association  (To Read More)


 

Spay/Neuter License Plate Program Update

The executive office of the Alabama VMA will be sending out acceptance letters the week of April 13th, 2009 to clinics/hospitals that have signed up to participate in the spay/neuter license plate program. As of the date of this E-Vet nearly 100 clinics/hospitals have requested approval to participate. Any hospital/clinic in Alabama can request approval on the stipulation that every veterinarian involved in the clinic is a member of the Alabama VMA. Becoming a member can be done online at www.alvma.com. (To Read More)