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Change That Will Do Us Good
With nimble as our new normal, the recommendations to improve the governance process are taking shape, and we’re at the part where your voice gets louder. We need your feedback. These recommendations include changes to the board composition and size, geographical representation, the election process, and clarity of roles.
Why is this happening now? Because the WVMA is a 21st century organization with 20th century governance. We need to fix that, and you’re a big part of making those fixes happen.
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What’s NOT Changing
Our overall mission to enrich the lives of Wisconsin veterinarians remains our focus. Our strategic plan remains the same, and our CARE model still drives us. The changes we’re making to the way we work make us better suited to getting things done.
What It All Means
Simplicity
Too many WVMA members don’t know what district they live in or what the purpose of a district is. The new structure will provide clarity and enhance access to the board, no matter what part of the state you’re in.
Access
A simplified selection of board members will offer the opportunity for all WVMA members to serve on the board and vote for board directors regardless of where they live.
Representation
Not only will this be a pathway to more involvement in the organization, but it will also help ensure the board represents veterinarians of all shapes and sizes, from all parts of the state and all parts of the profession.
WVMA Bylaws
Our bylaws have been in place for quite a while. To stay current, we need to evolve some things—technology, how we meet, ways to vote, etc. The revision of our bylaws will get us up to speed and allow us to be more nimble and flexible.
Transition Plan
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Your Voice Matters
The WVMA is your organization. No matter the size of your practice or the town you’re in, you have a voice. Let yours be heard. Please share your thoughts on the proposed Governance changes and process. Reach out to WVMA staff at 608-257-3665 or email wvma@wvma.org.
And thank you all for everything you do every day—for each other, for your patients, and for our profession.
Have a Question? Ask A Board Member.
BOARD MEMBER |
EMAIL/PHONE |
BOARD MEMBER |
EMAIL/PHONE |
Dr. Meg Mueller
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gemw16@gmail.com |
Dr. Brian Darkow
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bdarkow@gmail.com |
Dr. Kimberly Kratt
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kkratt@centralanimal.com |
Dr. Becky Johnson
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rebecca.johnson@wisc.edu |
Dr. Sarah Novak
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sarahrosek@gmail.com |
Dr. Jennifer Rediske
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rediskej@hotmail.com |
Dr. Becca Raffel
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raffeldvm@gmail.com |
Dr. Amy Wiegel
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gawiegel@aol.com |
Dr. Kari Severson
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kseverson@ethosvet.com |
Dr. Jennifer Nemec
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jjnemec@uwalumni.com |
Dr. Robert Forbes
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rtforbes@gmail.com |
Allison Leschke
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arleschke@wisc.edu |
Jo-ell Carson
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jcarson@wvma.org |