This committee is responsible for the planning and implementing of continuing education program topics, speakers, and agenda for our NDVMA annual meeting and winter conference. The committee meets monthly (via ZOOM meetings) from October - April.
This group oversees activities pursuant to the legislative agenda and strategies important to the NDVMA. They research and review legislative and public policy issues and make recommendations to the NDVMA Board regarding legislation. They assist in preparation of written testimony with our government relations liaison and prepare comments for other agencies as needed. The members of this committee facilitate networking with legislators to advocate for NDVMA's legislative agenda. The committee meets (via ZOOM meetings) as needed. During the North Dakota legislative session the committee meets more frequently (2 - 4 times/month from January - May during legislative years).
This committee is responsible for reviewing and providing guidance for the NDVMA's financial matters. The committee establishes the budget and creates a financial plan for each fiscal year and presents the plans to the full Board. The finance committee assures internal controls are maintained and that an annual financial compilation is completed by a certified public accountant for the NDVMA. The committee meets twice annually (fall and spring via ZOOM meetings).
This committee is responsible for identifying the needs of the members and recommending development services to meet those needs. They are responsible for the planning and development of our wellness initiatives related to the recognition, prevention, controlling, and intervention of mental, physical, emotional and substance abuse issues concerning the veterinary profession. This group also maintains our face book page. The committee meets twice per year (via ZOOM meetings).
This committee selects the Veterinarian of the Year as well as determining Presidential or Public Service Awards. The Awards Committee also reviews nominations and selects the Pet of the Year awards. They present these awards at the annual meeting. The committee meets annually in June or July (via ZOOM meeting).
The primary duty of this committee is to solicit nominations for open board positions and oversee the election of candidates at the Annual Meeting. The committee has one meeting per year (via ZOOM meeting).
This committee is tasked with 1) overseeing the NDVMA scholarship program - including review of applications and determining annual award recipients; and 2) organizing and leading the NDVMA scholarship auction at the NDVMA annual meeting.
Interested in getting involved? The commitment includes a few hours of time participating in 1 -2 planning meetings (via ZOOM) and helping the day of the auction (setup of the donated auction items and performing one of the duties the evening of the event - scheduled for Aug. 10, 2026 at the Fargo Holiday Inn.
