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EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION / AE / MARCH 2015


AAEP board focuses on work of committees, task forces By David Foley, AAEP Executive Director


The AAEP board of directors met on January 27 for its first official meeting of the year. All members were present.


David Foley


AAEP President Dr. Kent Carter opened the meeting and welcomed the board. He referenced the mission statement, long-range goals and strategic plan at the bottom of the agenda and reminded the board to consider these documents when making decisions.


Additionally, a sign-up sheet was circulated for board signatures as a reminder about conflicts of interest and potential anti-trust considerations.


Strategy items


The first item on the agenda was a strategic discussion on the current governance structure of the association, in particular the committee and task force system. The board considered many options to improve committee productivity and effectiveness as well as the role of board and staff liaisons to our current volunteer work groups. Of most importance was how to better communicate the ongoing work and accomplishments of the committees and task forces to the membership. Some of the outcomes of this discussion resulted in the following items:


1. We will look for opportunities during the annual convention for committee and task force chairs to address the membership about the ongoing work of their particular group.


2. Committee chairs will be invited to participate in the summer strategic planning session with the board to ensure closer alignment with the strategic plan.


3. We will develop a training opportunity for committee chairs and Rounds moderators.


4. Committees will be given the opportunity to conduct an additional meeting throughout the year, if needed, rather than just the standard two-hour meeting at the convention.


Next, the board discussed initial plans for the strategic planning session to take place at the summer Focus meeting in Minneapolis, Minn., including a lengthy discussion of the results of the general membership survey conducted last fall. The membership survey results will be factored into the strategic planning and will also be com- municated back to the membership in subsequent reports.


Policy issues, workgroup recommendations and other routine board business


After much discussion of the various requests from AVMA, FDA and other industry issues, task forces were established in the following areas:


  veterinary policy issues affecting non-racing perfor- mance horses and the disciplines involved; and to provide an avenue for better two-way communica- tion.


    FDA on stem cell use.


Other specific actions taken:


  chapter categorization in light of a number of recent applicants.


  and directed staff to develop evaluation methods for both the interns and the practices.


  from the Infectious Disease Rounds to add a section to the vaccine guidelines relating to the use of serology in determining need for booster vaccination.


  executive director.


  approved the financial report.


  meeting in Salt Lake City.


After the board meeting adjourned, a brief meeting of the AAEP Foundation board ensued and the following items were discussed:


  from the Foundation Advisory Council to continue its support of the AAEP student programs.


  funding opportunities for members wishing to partic- ipate in the funding of the AAEP’s new headquarters building. Additional naming opportunities were brought forth at this particular meeting; however, the Foundation board tabled this discussion until a later time.


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