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| American Veterinary Medical History Society 2000 Annual Meeting |
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Dr. Robert C. McClure, President Elect. Presided over the Veterinary History Program. Prior to introducing the speakers, Dr. McClure introduced Paul Amundsen, Executive Director of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Dr. R.L. Collison, Chairman of the AVMF Board of Directors. Dr. Collison presented a check for $15,400.81 to the AVMHS from the estate of Dr. Robert R. and Leona Shomer, long time members of the AVMHS. Dr. McClure then introduced the speakers and their topics: Remembering Dr. Robert and Leona Shomer –Dr. O.H.V. Stalheim Searching for Veterinary Museums—Dr. Harold Davis Dr. Phillipson Veterinary Infirmary – Dr. Leo L. Lemonds The Missouri Veterinary Museum -- Rose Johnson & Dr. Robert McClure Discussion About Veterinary Museums – Dr. Robert Dunlop Public Health as a Veterinary Specialty – Dr. James H. Steele Defining Bovine Tuberculosis – Dr. Susan D. Jones A Civil War Veterinarian – Dr. George E. Lewis, Jr. Dr. Phyllis H. Larsen, President of the AVMHS, called the business meeting to order. The minutes of the 1999 meeting in New Orleans were approved as Secretary Dr. Leo Lemonds presented them in Veterinary Heritage, Volume 22, Number 2, November 1999. The Treasurers report by Dr. Lemonds was given as a handout to the members present. After some discussion, the Treasurer’s report was approved. Dr. George E. Lewis Jr., Chairman of the Nominating Committee gave the following report on nominations for 2000 – 2001: President Elect, Dr. Susan D. Jones; Secretary/Treasurer, Dr. Leo L. Lemonds. Board Members: Dr. George E. Lewis, Jr.; Dr. Charles Eastin I; Dr. William Meehl and Dr. Cathleen Hartney. Dr. Robert C. McClure, President Elect becomes President and Dr. Phyllis H. Larsen becomes Past President for the year 2000 – 2001. It was moved and seconded that nominations cease and that the slate presented be elected by acclimation. Motion approved. Dr. Sidney A. Ewing, Chairman of the Dr. J. F. SMITHCORS Student Veterinary History Essay Contest Committee, gave their report. There were eighteen Essays submitted this year. Thirteen schools were represented with five schools submitting two Essay entrys each. Merck and Co. increased their financial assistance to $1,500 and sent Dr. Ewings announcement letter with a professional poster to all the veterinary schools. They also sent all those who submitted an Essay a copy of the Merck Veterinary Manual. It was suggested that the posters and an announcement of the Essay Contest be sent out in late September. Dr. Ewing suggested the need for ground rules for critiquing the Essays. The other members of the committee and Judges this year were Drs. J. F. Smithcors, Sebastain Heath and Raffaele Roncalli. Dr. J. F. Smithcors discussed the Veterinary Heritage magazine. Dr. Smithcors indicated that the quality of the material submitted was better. It was moved and seconded that the AVMHS write David Williams thanking him for his part in publishing the Veterinary Heritage. Dr. Charles Hendrix of Auburn University gave a report on a Veterinary History teaching survey. Dr. Hendrix discussed Veterinary History teaching solutions and will continue the survey. He discussed the idea of having schools give one credit hour to students for writing a Veterinary History Essay. The Essays would be submitted to the Dr. J. F. SMITHCORS Student Veterinary History Essay Contest. Dr. Robert Dunlop gave a report on the World Association for the History of Veterinary Medicine (WAHVM). He reported an offer of $2(US) per year for membership, for all the members of the AVMHS for two years. Then, After that it would be $5(US) per year. After much discussion, three members, Drs. Susan D. Jones, O.H.V. Stalheim and Sebastain Heath, each contributed $40.00 to help defray the cost to the AVMHS. It was moved and seconded that the AVMHS contribute $2 each for all of our members to become affiliated with the WAHVM. Dr. Roncalli discussed the spring meeting of the American Association for the History of Medicine (AAHM). He expressed the hope that members of the AVMHS would continue to be a part of that organization. Dr. Charles Eastin discussed the possibility of having Life Memberships in the AVMHS. Dr. Eastin suggested that Life Memberships be $500.00 and the money be put perpetuity. It was moved and seconded that this suggestion be approved. Dr. Larsen suggested that a committee be established to be in charge of Life memberships and the money from the Shomer Estate. The idea of a Foundation was suggested and will checked into by various people along with Sec-Treas. Lemonds. A discussion followed regarding the day and time to have our Annual Meeting in the Future. It has been held in recent years on Tuesday afternoon. One suggestion was to have the business meeting and the speaker’s program divided with a noon luncheon in between. It was moved and seconded that the officers and board determine when and how the next meeting will be held. Meeting adjourned Respectively submitted, Dr. Leo L. Lemonds, Sec/Treas. - AVMHS President - Dr. Robert C. McClure Past President - Dr. Phyliss Larsen President Elect - Dr. Susan D. Jones Secretary / Treasurer - Dr. Leo L. Lemonds Board Members Dr. William Meehl Dr. George Lewis, Jr. Dr. Charles E. Eastin I Chairman Smithcors Essay Contest Editor of Veterinary Heritage Managing Editor of Veterinary Heritage |