Summer Meeting
Billings, MT
23 June 2009
The Meeting was called to order by President-Elect Kristen Bailey. She explained that President Mikki Cook is still on temporary duty with Hills and should return by the end of July, she also wanted to thank Mikki for all her hard work getting today’s CE together.
Paid Members present were:
Kristen Bailey – President elect Lisa Parker
Billie Manning – Treasurer Sherri Houston
Marcia Cantrell – Secretary Tonya Rolf
Holly Hayes – Past President Hilaree Fuchs
Arianne Perlinski – Board Member Roxie Prentice
Angie Scanland Jamie Herigstad
Becca Steveson Kelsey Young
Non Paid Member present was:
Laura Moore Alisa Ethndge
Anya Kugler Jean Dixon
Jamie Conrad
Winter Meeting Minutes were approved as printed in the last newsletter by Arianne, motion seconded by Marcia. Motion carried.
The financial report was given by Billie Manning:
Our Checking account has a balance of $11,838.46 and our CD Balance is $5607.15. Report was approved and seconded.
Old Business: CE – Kristen asked if anyone had ideas for CE with the possibility of getting something together before the Winter meeting. Cytology was highly requested. Arianne will speak to Dr Mattix to see if he would be willing to put something together. Also, for the summer meeting, Dr Ward told us that Temple Brandon will be a speaker at the Winter meeting and invited us Technicians to attend. Kristen reminded everyone to send in a copy of there certificate of attendance to Billie to receive their $10 reimbursement for attending BSVTA CE. Billie said she has not received even 1 request for reimbursement yet. Also, she requests when you do get your reimbursement check, please cash it immediately. There are a couple of checks out there from a year ago that have not been cashed.
Coats – coats were passed out to the new members. 36 members were eligible to receive a coat. Billie only received 17 responses. There will not be a second chance to receive a new member coat, but members are able to buy them if they wish to, just contact Billie.
Involvement – Kristen reiterated the importance of becoming involved. We as an organization must have our members involved. Requests were made to the members present to join a committee. Sherri Houston joined the newsletter committee, Holly joined the CE committee.
Board member – Marcia nominated Tonya Rolf to the board, Holly seconded the nomination. A vote was taken and Tonya was elected to the executive board.
New Business: At the Veterinarian’s committee meeting at breakfast Dr Anne Johnson was the only vet to attend. She talked with Kristen, Marcia, Sherri & Laura. The topic was “Do we have enough technicians in the state? How do they feel about their jobs and what they are currently paid.” We decided to include a survey with the next newsletter asking the following questions: How many years of experience do you have, how long have you been at your current place of employment, what is your wage (with a choice of hourly wage ranges) What benefits do you receive if any, Our you satisfied with the way you are used. Are there non-certified people doing the same job as you. We will compile the results of the survey and get them to the veterinarians.
Committees – committees should communicate amongst themselves at some point before the next general meeting and have a report to the president at least 1 week prior to the meeting.
Arianne suggested that we give something with our logo on it to Jay Tischendorf, DVM for doing such a great job with the CE. A lap top bag was suggested along with a gift certificate to a restaurant in Great Falls with the total not to exceed $150. Arianne moved to vote. Marcia seconded it. Vote was taken and all approved.
Billie moved to adjourn meeting, Arianne seconded.
