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CIVTA Meeting Notes Jan 26th

, 2011

Meeting called to order by Jeannie Stall at 7:00 pm

10 members were present

Also present: Amanda Penning with Bayer

Happy New Year!

Old business:

Lori gave us an update on the news letter editor position. Derek has not followed through

and taken over the duties. Lori will still write the news letter if others will help prepare

them for mailing. It was decided that we will try a quarterly newsletter this year. Lori

will bring the letters to the meetings and members will help to prepare them for the post

office.

Jeannie discussed the evaluations from the fall conference 2010. Suggested topics for

future conferences include: radiology, nursing skills, emergencies among others.

New business:

DeeDee has been planning the 2011 fall conference already. She has booked Amy

Breton CVT, VTS(ECC) from Massachusetts. The conference is scheduled for October

15, 2011 at the ARL. Possible conference topics were passed around and voted on. The

topics for this year’s conference will be:

1. Monitoring the IV fluid patient.

2. The cat and the kidney

3. Abdominal radiology reviews: seeing the hidden stuff

4. Thoracic radiology reviews: seeing the hidden stuff

5. Bad vein…How to gain venous access on “naughty” veins and what to use.

DeeDee would like to start planning the 2012 fall conference-all members agreed that it

would be a good idea.

All meetings have been booked with speakers and topics for this year.

3/30 Michelle Beaty from MWI “Controlled Substances & Inventory Control”

4/27 Dr. June Olds from the Blank Park Zoo “Zoo Medicine”

5/25 Dr. Alexandra Tracey from ISU “Equine Surgery”

6/29 Abby Roth from DVM Pharmaceuticals “Topical Therapy and Otics”

7/27 Dr. Linn Seibert from Lilly “Behavior Issues”

8/31 Ryan Ong and John Cary from Boehringer Ingelheim “CHF”

9/28 Dr. Jennifer Schleining from ISU “Cloning Calves”

It was decided that flyers for our monthly meetings will be placed in MWV boxes again

to help remind people of our meetings.

Dues are due. $25 if paid by March 31, 2011 and $35 after.

The monthly meal provider sign up sheet was sent around. The first few months already

have volunteers. If you volunteer to bring a meal please save your receipts; you can be

reimbursed for your expenses. The usual dollar amount for the meal is $50-$60.

The possibility of having a group fun activity was discussed. It was brought up that these

have failed in the past due to a lack of planning in advance. Possible options for an

outing for this year were discussed and include: bowling, mini-golf, movie and dinner, or

all play gaming center. It was decided that April 2nd

the group will go to the bowling

alley at Bass Pro Shop and dinner. Dues paid members may bring one guest for free and

they can pay for others to attend if more want to come.

It was decided that the association will purchase door prizes for our monthly meetings

once again. Jen will get some gift certificates.

Jen discussed the changes to the CIVTA web site. The option of a member’s only section

was discussed. Further discussion will follow next month.

Amanda asked if we were interested in starting up the tech of the year award again.

DeeDee will work with Amanda on this project.

The next meeting will be held February 23rd

at 7:00 pm at the FFA Enrichment Center

room 160 on the DMACC Ankeny Campus. Laura McAdams from Miltex will be

discussing surgical instrument care and cleaning.

Jen Firzlaff presented the treasure’s report. She presented a spread sheet the last year’s

debits and deposits. Our current checking account balance is $16,243.27

Amanda Penning from Bayer was our featured speaker. She discussed Advantage Multi

and parasite prevention and control.

CIVTA Meeting Notes February 23rd

, 2011



Also present: Lara McAdams from Miltex

Old business:

Dues are now due $25. If not paid by March they go up to $35.

We are looking for volunteers to provide meals each month. A sign up sheet was passed

around. The first few months already have volunteers. If you volunteer to bring a meal

please save your receipts; you can be reimbursed for your expenses. The usual dollar

amount for the meal is $50-$60.

Reminder-April 2nd

is our association outing. We will be going to the Bass Pro Shop to

Uncle Buck’s Restaurant and Grille for a bowling and dinner outing. Dues paid members

may bring one guest for free and they can pay for others to attend if more want to come

Jen will be purchasing door prizes for our monthly meetings.

New business:

Mary Stritzel had an idea for the CIVTA to offer a scholarship to a second year vet tech

student. Other ideas for charitable donations were discussed. Lori Martindale suggested

we make a donation to Hospice Care Services for their new Pet Peace of Mind Program.

The program helps hospice patients with pet care (pet food, vet appointments, pet

walking etc.) in their home. These ideas will be discussed further at future meetings.

DeeDee asked if it was ok with the group to pursue an “international” speaker from

Guelph Ontario for the 2012 fall conference. The group agreed that if the speaker is good

the extra cost for airline tickets would be worth it.

Next meeting 3/30 at 7:00 pm at the FFA Enrichment Center room 160 on the DMACC

Ankeny Campus. Michelle Beaty from MWI “Controlled Substances & Inventory

Control”.

Dinner was provided by Jen Firzlaff. Jen purchased Olive Garden for dinner! Yum!

Lara McAdams from Miltex was our featured speaker. She discussed surgical instrument

care. She offered valuable advice on how to remove stains from surgical instruments.

Lara McAdams brought many door prizes for our meeting.

CIVTA Meeting Notes March 30th

, 2011



Also present: Michelle Beaty from MWI

Old business:

Welcome and dinner

Introduction question of the night-what is your favorite thing about Spring?




amount for the meal is $50-$60.

Reminder-April 2nd

is our Association outing. We will be going to the Bass Pro Shop to

Uncle Buck’s Restaurant and Grille for a bowling and dinner outing. Meet there at 2:00

pm. Dues paid members may bring one guest for free and they can pay for others to

attend if more want to come.

It was suggested last month that since we are financially secure as an association that we

consider making some charitable donations. It was discussed and decided that $250

donation will be made to Hospice Care Services for their new Pet Peace of Mind

Program. The program helps hospice patients with pet care (pet food, vet appointments,

pet walking etc.) in their home. In addition, there will be one $250 scholarship offered to

each of the vet tech colleges in Iowa (4). DeeDee will be working on setting up the

requirements for the scholarship and provide further information at next month’s

meeting.

New business:

This past month the CIVTA Board of Directors met to make sure the association’s

bylaws are up to date. We will post the bylaws on the CIVTA web site soon.

DeeDee provided an update about Fall Conference donations thus far. She was also

looking for suggestions for caterers for the fall conference. Barrata’s and Smokey D’s

BBQ were suggested. She will collect information and we will vote at a future meeting.


Ankeny Campus. Dr. June Olds from the Blank Park Zoo will be discussing zoo

veterinary medicine.

Dinner was provided by Linda Blazek-Garvin. It was great Linda! The recipe will be

posted on the CIVTA web site.

Michelle Beaty from MWI was our featured speaker. Michelle discussed inventory

management and controlled drugs. She brought many door prizes. Thanks Michelle!

CIVTA Meeting Notes April 27th

, 2011



Also present: Dr. June Olds and her daughter

Old business:

Welcome and dinner-great turn out! Lots of new faces!

Introduction question of the night-What do you like to do on a rainy day?




amount for the meal is $50-$60. All months have now been filled. Yeah!

Reminder that $250 donation will be made to Hospice Care Services for their new Pet

Peace of Mind Program on behalf of the CIVTA. The program helps hospice patients

with pet care (pet food, vet appointments, pet walking etc.) in their home. In addition,

there will be one $250 scholarship offered to each of the vet tech colleges in Iowa (4).

DeeDee will be working on setting up the requirements for the scholarship and provide

further information at next month’s meeting.

New business:

The Fall Conference is scheduled for Saturday October 15 at the ARL. The speaker is

Amy Breton CVT, VTS(ECC) from Massachusetts. The topics for this year’s conference

will be:






DeeDee is working on getting some catering information. More information to come

next month.

It was suggested that a good way to recruit new members to our association would be to

offer lunch and learns to clinics (pizza only) and discuss the benefits of the CIVTA.

After a short discussion it was decided that we would discuss this topic at a future

meeting.


Ankeny Campus. Dr. Alexander Tracey, an ISU surgical resident will present on Equine

Surgery.

Dinner was provided by Mary Stritzel. It was great Mary!

Dr. June Olds from the Blank Park Zoo was our featured speaker. Dr. Olds discussed her

experiences as a zoological veterinarian. The presentation was very interesting and

informative. Thanks Dr. Olds!

Door prizes-McDonalds gift card, PetSmart gift card, Chicago Cubs Dog leash, Lilac

mist scented candle, Target gift card.

CIVTA Meeting Notes May 25, 2011



Also present: Dr. Alexandra Tracey

Old business:

Welcome and dinner

Introduction question of the night-What are you looking forward to doing this Memorial

Day weekend?

Jeannie opened up the discussion regarding putting on a lunch and learn at the USDA

diagnostic lab. Everyone agreed it would be a good idea as long as someone was willing

to do it on behalf of the CIVTA. DeeDee and Sara Stevens volunteered. They will try to

get a date scheduled soon.

New business:

Jeannie asked the members if we want to have a booth at the IVMA Annual meeting in

Ames September 15-16, 2011. Although all thought it would be a good idea no one is

able to work the booth due to work schedules. Jeannie will contact the IVMA and

politely decline their invitation.

DeeDee passed around a survey for dinner options for the CIVTA Fall Conference. The

votes will be tallied and announced at a future meeting.

DeeDee has been working on setting up one $250 scholarship offered to each of the vet

tech colleges in Iowa (4). DeeDee will have further information at next month’s meeting.



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Ankeny Campus. Abby Roth Walling from DVM Pharmaceuticals will be discussing

topical therapies and otics. She will also discuss fatty acids.

Dinner was provided by Cassie Kitterman. It was great!

Dr. Alexandra Tracey from ISU dis used equine surgery. Thanks Dr. Olds!

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CIVTA Meeting Notes Sept 28, 2011______ Meeting called to order by Jeannie Stall at 7:01 p.m. 11 members were in attendance Also present: Dr. Brian VanderLey from ISU MEET & GREET: Those present introduced themselves & told about the best Halloween costume they ever had. OLD BUSINESS: Jeannie tried to contact Lori Martindale but was unsuccessful to get an update on the CIVTA survey. She will continue to try to get an update. Linda has had some personal things come up so she and others will delay putting together snack baskets and delivering them to local vet clinics to get the word out about our Association until late December or just after the New Year. DeeDee will send information to Jen about where and when to send the scholarship info to. Jen reported that South Ankeny mini Storage does not have a smaller unit than we currently rent. She is currently getting quotes for smaller spaces at different facilities. We are paid at SAMS through the end of the year. It is unknown if SAMS would give us a refund or not. Jeannie reported that Bayer Animal Health and Amanda Penning are still interested in giving a $300 donation to the CIVTA this year. The details of the donation are still in the works. In addition, Bayer will also be donating goodie bags for the Fall Conference. Currently we have 22 people signed up for the Fall Conference. The early registration deadline is not until Monday October 3rd. DeeDee is looking for volunteers to come to the conference early to help set up; Jeannie, Amy volunteered. Jen has to work that morning but will come after work. Jen and DeeDee will purchase the pop and snacks for the conference. NEW BUSINESS: Jeannie has placed job openings and CE opportunities on the front table for members to look at after the meeting. Last month nominations were taking for the outgoing board of directors positions for the CIVTA. Nominations: President-Tiffany Butler, Secretary-Sara Tassler, Historian-Mary Cooper. Elections were held and all three were elected into office. Linda Blazek-Garvin was thanked for providing a wonderful meal (for the second time this year) for tonight’s meeting. Jeannie had “warned” everyone that our speaker for tonight Dr. Jennifer Schleining was pregnant and not due until November but there is a backup speaker ready to go if she “goes”

early ;) Dr. Brian VanderLey from ISU filled in for Dr. Schleining tonight. He discussed cloning. It was a very interesting presentation. Door prize drawing Meeting adjourned 8:50 pm

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