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22 Apr

Posted at 13:54h in Uncategorized
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What is a PAC? A political action committee is an organization created to raise and spend contributions from its members. Those contributions are donated to campaigns, ballots, or legislation the committee supports or opposes. Any contributions made to a PAC are voluntary. Why did the OVMA create the DVM-PAC Many associations create PACs, even the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has a PAC. It is a useful tool to increase engagement with members of Congress or state legislators. The OVMA created the DVM-PAC to make contributions towards policies and candidates in...

27 Apr

Posted at 16:52h in AVMA
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SUMMARY REPORT: State taxes charged on veterinary sales and services In 2003, veterinary medical associations in over 40 states and Puerto Rico responded to our request for information on taxes charged for veterinary sales and services. Some states responded with yes/no answers while others sent comprehensive tax law packets. The regulations and exemptions on sales tax, also called retail tax, vary greatly from state to state and, in some cases, even within a state. Because of the complex rules regarding these taxes, this report provides only a general overview of...

13 Apr

Posted at 16:44h in Veterinary Medicine News
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The OVMA recently launched their mobile app which can be utilized at the annual convention or year round. Soon you will also have the option to pay your membership dues through the app! Here is what you can do in the app today: Committees Communicate through the discussion portal View the calendar of events Receive announcements about upcoming meetings or events Identifying new members Districts Communicate through the discussion portal View the calendar of event Receive announcements about future meetings or events Give a Donation Sign up for the Power of Ten...

29 Nov

Posted at 23:59h in AVMA
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Dr. Kathryn Henshaw was selected as an Emerging Leader and will represent Oklahoma at the upcoming AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago. The 2017 conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago,  January 12-14. Also attending the conference with Dr. Henshaw  will be Dr. Joel Manley, President- Elect; Dr. Kelly Cooper, Vice President; Dr. Charles Freeman, AVMA Delegate; Dr. Rosemarie Strong, AVMA Alternate Delegate and Amanda Meeks, Executive Director. Dr. Kathryn Henshaw graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. She spent 3 years as an...

26 Oct

Posted at 23:59h in OAC Foundation
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Last month the Oklahoma Animal Care Foundation received a call from Rib Crib (yes, that fantastic BBQ joint we all love) letting us know they would be donating $20k to the Oklahoma Animal Care Foundation for the Pet Overpopulation Program! Their annual golf tournament raised $100k to split between 5 local charities. Here is the press release along with some information about all the charities. A huge thank you goes out to Dr. Christine Kunzweiler who informed Rib Crib of the OACF and Pet Overpopulation Program. Also, thank you to...

26 Oct

Posted at 23:57h in AVMA
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Dr. Kari Moore was six months out of veterinary school in 2015, and really starting to feel the challenges. “I had graduated just over six months ago, and had hit a point in my early career where the excitement had partially worn off, and the psychological implications of the job were starting to take over,” she said. “My confidence was beginning to waver more often, and my personal time off was affected with nagging doubts and worry.” Then she heard about an educational and networking opportunity that seemed to offer a boost...

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