JVMS Business Meeting Minutes – November 6th 2014
I. Meeting called to order by Dr. McNicholas
II. Introduction of new members and guests by Dr. Cindy Miller
a. Dr. Sarah Pueschel
b. Dr. Janine Bradberry
c. Dr. Gaemia Tracy
d. Dr. Deborah Eib
e. Dr. Chriselle Tan
III. Acceptance of September meeting minutes by Dr. McNicholas
IV. Treasurers Report by Dr. Cindy Miller
a. Annual dues for 2015 are due 1/1/2015. These can be paid via check or through the JVMS.org website
V. Committee Reports
a. FVMA – Dr. Rick Sutliff
b. Trust Fund Committee - Dr. David Cromer – no change
c. Bylaws Committee – Dr. Russ Snyder / Dr. Roxanne Cheek – no change
d. Holiday Party Committee SEVO med – January 17th
e. CE Committee – see below - Dr. Mitch Crystal / Dr. Kevin Benjamino/ Dr. Constance Goricki
f. Social media / website committee – Dr. Toshach / Dr. Cindy Miller – 2 quotes on new website designs Budget of $6000 approved
g. Membership committee – Dr. Mitch Crystal / Dr. Cindy Miller
h. Awards Committee – Dr. Rick Sutliff - Vet of the Year Award
i. Ethic / peer review Committee – Dr. Howard Acree / Dr. Rick Sutliff – no change
j. ACPS Liaison Committee - Dr. Kapustin / Dr. Timberlake – no change
k. JHS Update – Dr. Lauren Rockey – not in attendance
l. University of Florida Update – Dr. Russ Snyder – not in attendance
VI. Old Business
a. Local news station partnering with JVMS on microchipping event – Still needed stories on reuniting pets with their people
b. Dr. Hoffman’s concerns re Dental Health recommendations at PetsMart signage – VOHC.org reviews claims and lists claims with evidence. Dr. Timberlake going to partner to determine PetsMart feedback
VII. New Business
a. Dr. Scott Morley died November 4th and Dr. Rose Threatte died October 14th Made a donation of $100 to a charity for each
b. Need to fill position of president Elect and Treasurer – give names to Tom or Britany
c. Enhancing JVMS membership participation – Suggestions = sponsored by corporate sponsors (this was declined), Altering locations (Talk to Britany for any suggestions or ideas), Requiring attendance at least annually (?)
d. Open – Dr. McKnight of Family Pet Hospital is offering acupuncture services at no cost to you for a limited time in order to hopefully gain referrals from colleagues in the area. Offer good until the end of March 2015 or longer.
Upcoming CE Meetings
Date: Sunday March 1st, 2015
Topic: The Big One #2 (or “Revenge of The Big One” J): FL & GA Laws, Rules and Ethics (3H); FL Controlled Drugs (2H); Medical / Infectious Disease Topics (2H, Topics TBD)
Sponsors: Boehringer Ingelheim, Purina, North Beaches Pharmacy
Presenters: Mike Poland, RPH; Blake Frutchey, Pharm. D.; Denise E. Farris, Esq.; Mike Lappin, DVM
Event: Breakfast, snack or lunch & 7 hour Florida/Georgia approved CE program
Location: Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront
Time: 6:55am breakfast, 8:00am program begins
Notes: RSVP to mitch@nfvs.com by Thursday 2/26/15 noon; meets the FL and GA Law requirement (2 hr.) with an additional hour of law stuff (considered 1 hr. of general CE), meets FL controlled drug requirement (1 hr.) with an additional 1 hr. of drug stuff (considered 1 hr. of general CE), medical / infectious disease topics (2hr); **Must be current on 2014 and 2015 JVMS dues to attend**; will not be needed again (and probably not offered again) until after June 1, 2016!!** PLEASE RSVP ON TIME – WE EXPECT HIS TO BE A QUITE LARGE MEETING (180 attendees last time)
Date: Wednesday April 15th, 2015
Topic: Grand Rounds – Clinical Case Presentations, ± Guest Speaker
Sponsors: The Veterinary Specialty Group
Presenters: Speakers from Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, North Florida Veterinary Specialists and/or Animal Eye Clinics of North Florida ± Guest Speaker
Event: Buffet dinner and 2 or 3 hour Florida/Georgia approved CE program
Location: Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd
Time: 6:15pm-9:30pm
Notes: RSVP to GrandRounds@nfvs.com by Monday 4/13/15 noon
Date: Wednesday July 8th, 2015
Topic: Grand Rounds – Clinical Case Presentations, ± Guest Speaker
Sponsors: The Veterinary Specialty Group
Presenters: Speakers from Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, North Florida Veterinary Specialists and/or Animal Eye Clinics of North Florida ± Guest Speaker
Event: Buffet dinner and 2 or 3 hour Florida/Georgia approved CE program
Location: Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd
Time: 6:15pm-9:30pm
Notes: RSVP to GrandRounds@nfvs.com by Monday 7/6/15 noon
Date: Wednesday October 21st, 2015
Topic: Grand Rounds – Clinical Case Presentations, ± Guest Speaker
Sponsors: The Veterinary Specialty Group
Presenters: Speakers from Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, North Florida Veterinary Specialists and/or Animal Eye Clinics of North Florida ± Guest Speaker
Event: Buffet dinner and 2 or 3 hour Florida/Georgia approved CE program
Location: Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd
Time: 6:15pm-9:30pm
Notes: RSVP to GrandRounds@nfvs.com by Monday 10/19/15 noon
Remaining 2015 JVMS Sunday Morning Hot Breakfast CE Dates: May/June-ish, September-ish, and November/December-ish (dates dependent on Speaker/Sponsor availability, Jaguar home game schedule, FL/GA weekend, and other major Jacksonville events)
Dr. Britany Timberlake