Meeting Update: Mar 4
Clinical Pathology |
Sharon Dial, DVM, PhD
University of Arizona
(Seminar Notes since 1999 are available online)
Program Co-Chairs:
Suzy Cooke
Mike Walters
* Salad
* Roast Turkey/Stuffing
* Vegetarian Entrée
* Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
* Green Beans
* Cranberry Sauce
* Assorted Rolls/Butter
* Watergate Salad & Pie
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Retired or Honorary Membership Status |
If you would like to nominate someone for an Honorary DC Academy membership (someone who has made a significant contribution to the profession over the years) or would like to apply for Retired Membership status, please make a formal request by email to admin@dcavm.org. All requests must be received by February 27, 2010 and will be reviewed by the DC Academy Board at their next board meeting
Technician Seminar Series Resumes
Wednesday, March 3 |
The technician seminar series resumes on Wednesday, March 3, at the Elks Lodge from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sharon Dial, DVM, PhD, will present on "Clinical Pathology." Individual seminar attendance cost is $65 and is payable at the door. Those technicians registered for the entire series will receive meeting announcements by mail and have access to seminar handouts on the DC Academy website (www.dcavm.org) in the Technician section. Also, the DC Academy will archive continuing education credits for series-registered technicians as it does for DC Academy members.
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Bulletin Board and Website Notices |
The best way to have your help wanted and other notices posted on our bulletin board and website is to send the information to us by email in advance of the meeting. We can format the notice for both posting sites. Also, notices that are sent to us by email will be posted by 8:00 am the morning of the meeting. Please send your notices to admin@dcavm.org.
 
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None this month.
Katy J. Nelson
President
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Seminar Handout Survey Results |
We had over 250 responses to our survey on how we should transition to digital handouts. 36 responses were returned by mail; the rest were returned at the February 4 seminar. The responses were as follows:
- 57 agreed that dues should be increased by approximately $40 for all members.
- 58 agreed that they would be willing to pay an additional $50 per year for notes if dues were not increased to provide notes.
- 125 agreed that notes should be provided electronically, available only on our website and by the listserv.
- 23 stated that they do not have a preference between electronic or printed notes.
- 31 stated that they prefer electronic notes.
- 112 stated that they are willing to accept electronic notes, but prefer printed notes.
- 72 stated that they are willing to pay to have their own copy of printed notes.
- 3 indicated that they will discontinue their membership in the DC Academy if printed notes are not provided.
After the Financial Steering Committee provides input on the impact of proposed changes, the DC Academy board will discuss the results of the survey and make a decision on how the notes will be provided in the 2010-2011 Program Year beginning in September.
The Board urges all members to register to receive the notes & newsletter by email (see item in this newsletter) in advance of the transition beginning September 2010. If you do not wish to receive announcements by email, please go to the Academy website and the Member Services section to see how easy it is to review, print and download the seminar notes.
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Seminar Handouts by Email |
We have the capability to send the notes and newsletters to you by email prior to the seminar. To better serve the DCAVM membership, we have established an e-mail group on Yahoo Groups in order to distribute lecture notes (in Word or PDF attachments), administrative announcements, and other official news. This will be a read-only list, thus it will not clog your inbox with spam or chatter.
If you would like to join this group, please send an e-mail to
DCAVM-owner@yahoogroups.com
or go directly to the group site at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DCAVM/
and follow the
instructions.
Please do not take additional copies of notes at the beginning of the
seminar. If you need an extra copy of the notes and are unable to print from the
website, please take a copy as you leave the seminar.
If you do not wish to receive the notes and newsletter by email, you may review, print and download them from the Academy website. To access the notes, simply click on Member Services and proceed as directed. You will need to know your membership number to access the notes archives.
 Dr. Johnny Hoskins, Louisiana, will present on "Geriatric Medicine" on April 1.
The Academy phone number, 703-733-0556, can be used for emergency messages for members in attendance at The Elks Lodge.
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