Committees
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| Committees Name | Committee Responsibility | Meetings frequency and location | Volunteer Commitment | Meetings frequency and location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Officers | Overall leadership and fiduciary responsibility for NYSVMS | 4 meetings a year - starting with a dinner, and then 8am to 3pm the next day. Usually on thursday evening to friday afternoon. Additional meetings also including Strategic Retreat every few ye... view more |
Several hours per month - between board meetings and committee service | 4 meetings a year - starting with a dinner, and then 8am to 3pm the next day. Usually on thursday evening to friday afternoon. Additional meetings also including Strategic Retreat every few ye... view more |
| 1.2 Legislative | ||||
| 1.3 Legal | ||||
| 1.4 HQ Staff - Albany | ||||
| Animal Welfare/Shelter/NFP | To be updated | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Awards and Recognition | Decide on who will receive annual awards in the categories: Rising Leader Award; Merit Award, Outstanding Service to Veterinary Medicine, Veterinarian of the Year and Distinguished Life Service. |
2 to 3 meetings in the late summer and fall as award nominations are received | Just a few hours each year | 2 to 3 meetings in the late summer and fall as award nominations are received |
| Budget and Finance | To support the Treasurer in his responsibility of overseeing the annual revenue and expenditures of the Corporation, and reviewing the investment and reinvestment of the funds of t... view more | The Finance committee meets for one-hour before each quarterly board meeting. Members may attend by phone link. There may be one or two telephone meetings a year. Some key issues are discussed... view more |
Around 20 hours per year | The Finance committee meets for one-hour before each quarterly board meeting. Members may attend by phone link. There may be one or two telephone meetings a year. Some key issues are discussed... view more |
| Capital District | ||||
| Catskill Mountain | ||||
| Central New York | ||||
| Committee for Leadership Advancement | The Committee for Leadership Advancement (CLA) was created to encourage recent graduates to become more involved in organized veterinary medicine and NYSVMS. CLA members meet as a committee, the day b... view more | CLA meets for an hour on the day before the Board meetings (usually around 4 PM). The dates for 2022 are: March 3 Virtual June 2 Monticello September 15 Syracuse Dec. 1 Albany |
Benefits to becoming a CLA member: -A chance to attend AVMA House of Delegates meeting and leadership conference in January in Chicago for the opportunity to meet with colleagues, school facult... view more |
CLA meets for an hour on the day before the Board meetings (usually around 4 PM). The dates for 2022 are: March 3 Virtual June 2 Monticello September 15 Syracuse Dec. 1 Albany |
| Constitution and Bylaws | The Constitution and Bylaws committee is responsible for reviewing and proposing changes to our governing documents to comply with all current legal requirements, and ensure they provide a strong stru... view more | The Committee meets on an as needed basis ? only when the Board directs the Committee to review the Constitution and Bylaws and propose amendments and changes. | Committee members may have years with no activity, and others with 10-30 hours of service if major changes are needed for our governing documents. | The Committee meets on an as needed basis ? only when the Board directs the Committee to review the Constitution and Bylaws and propose amendments and changes. |
| Debt Task Force | ||||
| Diversity Equity and Inclusion | Guide NYSVMS toward a more diverse profession and ensure that there are equal opportunities for all NY veterinarians to participate in the leadership of the organization. | Once a month - via zoom | Meetings once a month - and also to be engaged in projects such as the VetaHumanz schools project | Once a month - via zoom |
| Education Committee | ||||
| Empire State CAO Liaison | Represent NYSVMS to the Council of Agricultural Organizations | Attend the most important of the CAO meetings | ||
| Equine Advisory Council | Advisory council to the board on issues related to equine veterinary medicine. May also raise issues of concern to the Board for attention. | No scheduled meetings. Members will be emailed or called for their input when specific issues arise | Only a few issues per year - mostly responding to emails | No scheduled meetings. Members will be emailed or called for their input when specific issues arise |
| Executive Board | ||||
| Executive Board - Nonvoting guests | ||||
| Finger Lakes | ||||
| Foundation Task Force | Guide the Board to Establish a Foundation to enable pet owners have better access to pet care | Monthly/Zoom | Monthly zoom meetings plus helping with background research | Monthly/Zoom |
| Genesee Valley | ||||
| Government Relations | Sets and implements the legislative agenda for NYSVMS. The committee oversees the work of legislative counsel. |
The Legislative Strategy meeting is a 3 hour session held annually in September. There may be other meetings prior to board meetings to review specific issues, or telephone calls as required.... view more |
In addition to attending meetings, members will be asked to contact and meet with legislators from time to time. They should also set aside time to stay current with key legislative issues. | The Legislative Strategy meeting is a 3 hour session held annually in September. There may be other meetings prior to board meetings to review specific issues, or telephone calls as required.... view more |
| Grass Roots Legislative Network | ||||
| Hall of Veterinary Health | NYSVMS annually hosts the Hall of Veterinary Health exhibit at the Great NYS Fair in Syracuse to promote veterinary health to the public in a fun, hands-on way. Veterinarians, veterinary technicians a... view more | Most meetings are by teleconference as this seems the easiest method for everyone; at least four times yearly. We try to meet at least once or twice at one of the executive board meetings early in the... view more | Committee members are mostly expected to help with brainstorming ideas during meetings for the improvement of the Hall, focusing on developing enjoyable, interactive ways to promote veterinary medicin... view more | Most meetings are by teleconference as this seems the easiest method for everyone; at least four times yearly. We try to meet at least once or twice at one of the executive board meetings early in the... view more |