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What's It All About? 2010 National Meeting: Top Ten Things To Know
January 11, 2010 - 8:11pm — hstewart (NAT, PEN)Check out the following document for the top ten things you should know about the 2010 National VBMA Meeting at NAVC.
Can't wait to see you all there!
Best Regards,
2010 National VBMA Board
Tentative Itinerary for 2010 National VBMA Conference
January 4, 2010 - 9:14pm — hstewart (NAT, PEN)The countdown has begun!
Attached is a preliminary itinerary detailing the schedule of events for the 2010 National VBMA Conference at NAVC, 15-17 January 2010. It is important to note there may still be changes made to the final schedule, but this will at least outline a rough idea about how we will be spending our time.
If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to email. And we can't wait to see you all at our Speed Networking Kickoff Event on Friday at 7pm!
Best,
2010 National VBMA Board
Transportation Information for 2010 National Conference
January 4, 2010 - 9:06pm — hstewart (NAT, PEN)Hello all 2010 VBMA Conference attendees!
Per request, below is a document detailing some general information about transportation to the hotel for the conference. It includes basic directions from the Orlando International Airport, approximate taxi fares, and some local dining spots near the hotel. If you have any further questions about transportation or the hotel, please don't hesitate to email.
See you all soon!
Best,
2010 National VBMA Board
LAB Reading for 2010 National VBMA Conference
January 4, 2010 - 8:51pm — hstewart (NAT, PEN)Hello all!
Below you will find three documents for you to read in preparation for the VBMA Leadership Advancing Business (L.A.B.) activity we will be doing on Saturday, 16 January at the National Conference. If you have any trouble accessing the documents, please send an email. We look forward to seeing you in less than two weeks!
Best,
2010 National VBMA Board
Get Ready for the 2010 National Conference!
January 4, 2010 - 8:47pm — hstewart (NAT, PEN)Happy New Year VBMA Members!
From the new 2010 National Board we are so excited to jumpstart this new year with the National VBMA Conference at NAVC in less than 2 weeks! Please keep checking back on this website for frequent updates and materials to prepare for all the fun that is to come at the conference!
Can't wait to see you all there!
Best,
The 2010 National VBMA Board
VBMA and Elephant in the Room
July 8, 2009 - 9:38am — Cynthia Johnson (Ex, MAR, NAT, SGU, UQL, VMR)The VBMA has been involved for the past two years with the Elephant in the Room Discussions on the national level. For those unfamiliar with these discussions, they are a series of meetings where veterinary practitioners, industry representatives, students, and business consultants come together and discuss the mounting problem of veterinary student debt. These interactive, collaborative events help educate attendees on the nature of the problem, as well as empower individuals to help solve the problem.
VBMA goes VIN
April 14, 2009 - 12:14am — Cynthia Johnson (Ex, MAR, NAT, SGU, UQL, VMR)You can now find the VBMA message board on VIN. We already have a thread with over 38 posts to it.
Our goals on VIN are to:
1. Help increase awareness of VBMA with practitioners
2. Learn from practitioners in the field about how veterinary business plays out in real life and what we should learn in school to help us in the real world.
If you're a VIN-ner check out our message board under "Foundations and Associations" and add us to your favorites.
National Meeting - In Review
April 12, 2009 - 11:42am — Cynthia Johnson (Ex, MAR, NAT, SGU, UQL, VMR).jpg)
Overall
- 54% increase in attendance from 90 students to 139 this year.
- 1st International Chapter attendance: Andrew Monchar from Royal Veterinary College and John Graham from Ross University.
- Students from across the country and the world had the opportunity to network, learn more about business education, and pursue their personal and professional goals.
Exec. Officer Applications Now Available
March 25, 2009 - 10:39am — Cynthia Johnson (Ex, MAR, NAT, SGU, UQL, VMR)The VBMA is announcing openings for all national officer positions. Applications must be responsive to the outline given below and are due on or before April 17, 2009. The current VBMA executive board will review proposals and select candidates for telephone interviews, which will be held May 16th and May 17th. Final candidates will be flown to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Conference in Seattle, WA for strategic planning sessions July 11th-14th. Selected officers will assume their official positions at the North American Veterinary Conference in January, 2010.
VPI Competition Coordinators Decided
February 21, 2009 - 2:42pm — Cynthia Johnson (Ex, MAR, NAT, SGU, UQL, VMR)Competition Coordinators have been decided and VBMA chapter officers across the country are currently hosting meetings telling their students about the great opportunity they have to win $1000 through the VPI-VBMA Student Case Competition.
To participate in the competition, students find a veterinary patient's invoice or estimate for treatment. They then use the VPI schedule of benefits to determine how much money that client would save if they had a VPI policy. This is put together in a presentation and submit to VPI through the local VBMA chapter’s competition coordinators.