Committees
Committees
Committees are the cornerstone of the association, and play a vital role in its growth and development. The diverse voices of the members are brought together in committees; uncovering solutions to issues of various proportions and propelling the association forward.
Student Relations Committee
The Student Relations Committee uncovers opportunities to strengthen the relationship between the OVMA and the students at the OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. Identifying opportunities for campus involvement, student interaction within the OVMA, and reinforcing the value of organized veterinary medicine to students are all goals of this committee.
Business Alliance Task Force
This task force was established to identify and evaluate potential opportunities where OVMA members can receive discounts on products utilized in everyday practice. These programs also generate non-dues income to the OVMA.
Oklahoma State Fair Committee
The Oklahoma State Fair is one of the largest volunteer opportunities coordinated by the OVMA. The Birthing and Surgery Centers are both large attractions for fair attendees and an opportune time for public education on veterinary medicine. In addition to the live animal displays, the committee also develops educational displays on current diseases and common household items poisonous to pets.
Tulsa State Fair Committee
The Tulsa State Fair is one of the largest volunteer opportunities coordinated by the OVMA. The Birthing and Surgery Centers are both large attractions for fair attendees and an opportune time for public education on veterinary medicine. In addition to the live animal displays, the committee also develops educational displays on current diseases and common household items poisonous to pets.
Social Media & Outreach
The goal of this committee is to identify new and emerging ways to engage with the OVMA membership. With the recent development of the OVMA app, the social media committee is leading the way in strengthening the lines of communication within the association. Utilizing social media to connect with all members of veterinary medicine and educating the public through these channels is the purpose of this committee.
Convention Committee
The Convention Committee will assist the OVMA staff in creating the schedule, planning activities, and plan the layout of the convention. This committee will also review marketing materials, vendor applications, contact potential sponsors, and assist in the overall planning of the convention.
Legislative Advocacy
This committee will discuss and make recommendations on proposed legislation which may impact the veterinary profession in Oklahoma. Utilizing the assistance of the two OVMA lobbyist this committee helps to protect veterinary medicine in our state.
Disaster Response
This committee will help other Oklahoma veterinarians by educating and preparing them in the event of a disaster to their community. This committee will work with established disaster response teams and the Oklahoma Animal Care Foundation.
Continuing Education
The Continuing Education Committee will assist the OVMA staff in identifying and contacting potential speakers for the various CE events coordinated by the OVMA.
Fundraising
To assist students in the veterinary profession with their increasing amount of student debt this committee will identify and coordinate fundraising events to raise funds for scholarships.