Alabama Veterinary Medical Association

ACTIVITIES of ALVMA

Why join the ALVMA? Just take a look at the services and benefits of being a member! Any graduate veterinarian can apply.

All you need to do is print out and complete the application form. Send the form, along with a check for dues to the address below.

New graduates are granted free membership the year of graduation and the following year, and reduced dues (50%) for the next two years.

MEETINGS

Food Animal Conference
February 5th - 7th, 2010
Columbiana, AL

Winter CE Convention
March 5th - 7th, 2010
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, Birmingham, AL

105th Annual ALVMA Summer Meeting
June 10th - June 13th, 2010
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Destin, FL

106th Annual ALVMA Summer Meeting (combined with the Georgia VMA)
June 9th - June 12th, 2011
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Destin, FL

The meeting location and schedule for each constituent association is published in the Alabama Veterinarian. ALVMA's annual meeting is held in June each year, usually on or near the Gulf Coast. This convention includes a good mix of social, recreational and educational activities with CE credits.

ACTIVE MEMBER

NEW GRADUATE

3-4 YEAR GRADUATE

LIFE MEMBER

RETIRED MEMBER

ALVMA Office
P.O. Box 3514
Montgomery, AL 36109
334-395-0086
334-270-3399 (Fax

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Executive Director Charles Franz, DVM	charles@franzmgt.com 334-395-0086
Director of Meetings/Membership Roberta Norris	roberta@alvma.com 334-395-0086
Director of PR/Communications Melissa Williford	Melissa@franzmgt.com 334/395-0086
Membership Coordinator Linda Cargile	linda@franzmgt.com 334-395-0086

Please select a member type to continue your registration

	Active
			Active Membership dues are $220.00 per year, and also must pay a $5.00 application fee. Other veterinarians applying for active membership subsequent to January 1st shall pay dues for the remainder of the year on the following prorated basis: Jan - March $220.00, April-June $165.00, July-Sept. $110.00, Oct-Dec $55.00, plus a $5.00 application fee shall accompany all new membership applications. You will also need to list two (2) referralss and their phone numbers who will confirm that they are acquainted with the applicant and recommend him/her for membership. The two (2) referrals are required, both of whom must be members of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association.
	New Graduate
			A veterinarian applying for membership into ALVMA during the year of graduation shall be exempt from dues for that year and for the following year, but will have to pay the $5.00 application fee, and shall pay dues amounting to one-half of the annual dues for the regular active members for the subsequent two (2) years. You will also need to list two (2) referrals and their phone numbers who will confirm that they are acquainted with the applicant and recommend him/her for membership. The two (2) referrals are required, both of whom must be members of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association.
	3-4 Year Graduate
			Must pay a $5.00 application fee, if you have been out of veterinary school for 3 to 4 years you will only have to pay half of the regular active members fee. If you have been out of veterinary school longer than four years then you will have to pay the active member price. You will also need to list two (2) referrals and their phone numbers who will confirm that they are acquainted with the applicant and recommend him/her for membership. The two (2) referrals are required, both of whom must be members of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association.
	Retired
			A member who does not qualify for any of the requirements for Life Member, but does meet the definition for retired. Dues for retired members shall be one third (1/3) that of active member's dues ($73.00). Retired Members shall be eligible to vote and hold committee appointments but shall not hold elected office. If a Retired member of less than 40 years membership returns to regular employment, this member shall be required to revert to Active member status.

ALVMA Office
P.O. Box 3514
Montgomery, AL 36109
334-395-0086
334-270-3399 (Fax)