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Kansas Veterinary Technicians Association Newsletter
Volume No. IV Issue No. 1 Fall 2008

President’s Message- The 2008-year has been busy with numerous events by KVTA.  We began the year with our ballots being mailed to Wamego for the election of 2008 officers.   We added information to our web site and included links to many organizations.  The KVTA Scholarship applications were mailed to Colby Community College and the winner was announced at the KVTA banquet in May!  Way to go Carrie Jo! 
In February we had a KVTA meeting for all members and officers in conjunction with the K-State Veterinary Technician’s Conference.  KVTA also donated prizes to the general assembly at the conference!  Our KVTA Booth was up as well with the updated pictures and fliers for all to see.  The evening prior to this meeting the KVTA Officers got together and had a great meeting and supper in downtown Manhattan, KS. 
Secretary Cheryl Hermann has done great getting out our newsletters to members during the year to help motivate and support KVTA as well as this great profession! 
Dr. Randall Hobrock received the Veterinary Technician of the Year Award nominations this year and sent the chosen technician information to Cheryl and a plaque was ordered.  We will be presenting the award at this individual’s clinic in honor of this great accomplishment! 
KVTA worked in conjunction with NAVTA this summer to arrange a guest speaker for the Colby Community College CE and KVTA Annual Meeting on Oct 3rd, 2008.  Denise will be speaking as part of the conference and KVTA is honored to have her representing our organization as well as NAVTA!!  
A couple of our KVTA members were able to attend the CVC (Central Veterinary Conference) in Kansas City this summer and reported it was a super conference with many great technician CE classes and wet labs. 
We checked into having our KVTA Booth at the Kansas State Fair this year, but they require us to have it set up and occupied for the entire 14 days.  We did not have enough volunteers to accomplish this.  
Cheryl kindly sent a letter to Governor Kathleen Sebelius to have National Veterinary Technician Week, in October, recognized in Kansas.  The application was accepted and the Governor proclaimed the third week in October as Kansas Veterinary Technicians Week.
 A KVTA meeting was held on September 7, in Kansas City and Officer Karla Capper arranged the speaker, Dr. Burnham, and yummy pizza.  It was held in a very nice meeting room and the presentation on Animal Behavior in the Clinic Setting was well attended and enjoyed by those present.  Thank you Karla for your efforts in supporting KVTA and helping us with continuing education! 
KVTA is working on a sponsor so we can mail out a small appreciation gift to each one of you to arrive during National Veterinary Technicians Week!! 

KVTA General Membership Meeting
September 7, 2008
Matt Ross Community Center
Overland Park, KS

     President Tammy Forshee called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm.  Officers present were Tammy Forshee, RVT, BS; Karla Capper, RVT; and Cheryl Hermann, BA, RVT.
           
Officers Reports-Cheryl Hermann gave the Treasurer’s report of $1710.37.

Old Business-
            SVTA – Tammy Forshee has been in contact with the SVTA at Colby Community College regarding a SVTA/KVTA Liaison, they have not chosen a member to be a representative to KVTA as of yet.  Tammy has also been in contact with Dr. Martin about arranging for KVTA to sponsor an SVTA meeting prior to CE.  There is also a link from the SVTA website to the KVTA website.
             NAVTA Speaker – KVTA has arranged for a NAVTA speaker at the CE meeting in Colby.  The speaker has been asked to discuss benefits of being an active member of the local veterinary technology association.
            KVTA Scholarship –The KVTA scholarship was awarded to Carrie Jo Davidson at the SVTA banquet held in May.  This information in on the KVTA website and will be published in the October issue of “Veterinary Technician”.
            Vet Tech of the Year Award – The 2008 Veterinary Technician of the Year has been chosen.  The Executive Board is in contact with the winner’s doctor to schedule a reception and presentation ceremony in her honor.
            State Fair – KVTA was unable to have the booth at the Kansas State Fair since the fair board requires that a KVTA member be at the booth for the entire two weeks.
            NVTW – KVTA will be sending out a gift to all members in celebration of National Veterinary Technicians Week.  Cheryl Hermann sent a request to the governor to have Oct. 12-18 recognized as Kansas Veterinary Technician Week.
            KCVMA – KVTA now has a link on the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association Website.  The latest newsletter is also available on their website.
            Paraprofessional Committee – Cheryl Hermann has been appointed as the KVTA representative to the KVMA Paraprofessional Committee.
           
New Business-
            KVTA would like to thank Karla for organizing the KVTA CE. Dr. Burcham gave a presentation on handling difficult patients in the exam room.
            The Executive Board is brainstorming ways to increase membership.

With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 pm.

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