AASV Board Approves Mission Statement and 2015 Budget

November 19, 2014 — 

The AASV Board of Directors and the Committee Chairpersons held their annual strategic planning session on September 29, 2014 in Perry, IA prior to the Board of Directors’ meeting on September 30.

AASV President Dr. Michelle Sprague presided over the Board’s fall meeting. The complete minutes of the meeting are available on the AASV website at: https://www.aasv.org/aasv/board.htm. A summary of some of the items discussed and action taken follows.

BUSINESS
The board approved a revision of the AASV Mission Statement to the following:
It is the mission of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians to:

• increase the knowledge of swine veterinarians
• protect and promote the health and well-being of pigs
• advocate science-based approaches to veterinary, industry, and public health issues
• promote the development and availability of resources that enhance the effectiveness of professional activities
• create opportunities that inspire personal and professional growth and interaction
• mentor students, encouraging life-long careers as swine veterinarians

The previous statement had not been reviewed in over a decade and the board members felt the current wording better expressed the association’s focus.

In other business, the board took the following actions:

1. Voted to hold the Board of Directors’ spring meeting separately from the AASV Annual Meeting. The next board meeting will be held Monday, March 30 in Perry, IA.
2. Approved the “Basic Guidelines of Judicious Therapeutic Use of Antimicrobials in Pork Production,” as revised and submitted by the AASV Pharmaceutical Issues Committee, and granted permission for the co-labeling of the guidelines by AASV and AVMA.
3. Affirmed the current annual meeting policy of reserving Saturday through Tuesday noon for AASV meeting program activities, and requesting that affiliated events take place outside that time frame.

2015 BUDGET
Dr. George Charbonneau presented the Budget Committee’s recommendations and proposed budget for 2015. The board approved the proposed budget and passed the following budget-related changes:

• 2015 membership dues are increased to $220
• 2015 Annual Meeting registration fees are increased to:
  • Members – pre-registration $345
  • Members – at the meeting $380
  • Non-member veterinarians $475
• Tech Table fee for 2016 Annual Meeting is increased to $2200
• Rent for AASV office is increased to $25,200 annually ($2100 monthly)