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Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians Dedicated to promoting Veterinary Technicians and quality animal healthcare through: Education, Legislation and High Ethical Standards Committees The Purpose of the Committees The purpose of these committees is to aid in the responsibility of Organizational progression and provide direction to meetings based on the interests of the Organization and the committee. Due to the high volume and complexity of its work, there are currently 13 committees active in the OAVT. These committees, which represent all areas within the Organization, advise the president. The Committee Members Here is the complete listing of all the committees represented in the Organization and its members. The Student Awards Committee Receive completed applications and review submissions then submit final choices to the Board for voting. Chairperson:  Open Members:  Kim Myers / Earl Harrison / Crystal Thompson-Wiltraut The Constitution and By-Laws Committee Responsible for periodically reviewing and recommending revisions to the Constitution and By-Laws. Chairperson:  Janet Lazarus Members:  Cindy Curto / Earl Harrison The Discovery Programs Committee Soliciting suggestions from membership as to the content of program. Organize the program, obtain speakers, and contacting exhibitors. Chairperson:  Linda Heidenreich Members:  Vicki Riley / Leslie Thompson / Earl Harrison / Bethany Kinneer / Sandy Matthews The Finance Committee Develop a budget and present financial reports. Auditing the treasury whenever the Treasurer position is changed. Chairperson:  Nichole Kelland Members:  Peggy Dahlhausen / Kim Myers / Mary Bentley The Legislative Committee Monitor legislation, keep the OAVT in good standing with the State of Ohio, lobbying on behalf of technicians. Chairperson:  Linda Heidenreich Members:  Janet Lazarus / Nichole Kelland / Mary Bentley The Membership Committee Determine the elegibility and approving applications of candidates for membership, keep accurate the current record of names and addresses of members, distinguish which district each member resides. Chairperson:  Nichole Kelland Members:  Mary Bentley / Sandy Matthews The MVC Committee This is a committee of the OVMA. Responsibilities include suggesting and obtaining speakers the technician tracks at MVC. Chairperson:  Vicki Riley Members:  Linda Heidenreich / Kim Myers / Leslie Thompson / Cindy Curto The Newsletter Committee Responsible for communications with the membership of the Association. Chairperson:  Open Members:  Crystal Thompson-Wiltraut / Jackie Hardman The Public Relations Committee Responsible for preparing and disseminating information on Association affairs through various media including displays, presentations, and other functions considered appropriate to serve as liaison between the Association and the general public. Chairperson:  Open Members:  Kim Myers / Peggy Dahlhausen / Mary Bentley The Website Committee Maintenance of the contracts with web designer, keeping the website current. Chairperson:  Mary Bentley Members:  Linda Heidenreich Volunteering for a Committee Contact the OAVT secretary: oavtsecretary@ohiorvt.org Committees that have immediate openings: Newsletter Committee