Annual Report 2000 - Australian Veterinary Association

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CEO Annual ReportThis first annual report of the current planning trimester is an opportunity for the AVAto evaluate the results of the commitments it provides to each of its six identifiedstakeholders – members, non-members, community, governments, the animals industryand industry partners.AVA commitments to stakeholders■■■■■■To meet the professional and personal needs of membersthrough quality services within available resourcesTo continue to represent the profession’s needs and interestsand promote the benefits of strong representation to nonmembersTo educate, inform and promote the profession to the generalcommunityTo educate, inform and promote the relevance of theveterinary profession to governmentTo provide expert resources and advice to the animal industriesthrough the development of long-term partnershipsTo provide mutual benefits to AVA industry partners within anagreed ethical relationshipObjectivesIn 2000, the AVA Board, Divisions, Special Interest Groups, standingcommittees and working parties met these commitments through thefollowing goal areas and objectives:Membership■ Satisfying the needs and wants of constituents■ Promoting the benefits of membership to non-members■ Providing shared secretarial/administrative support for smallSIGs and Divisions within the next three years■ Encouraging the development of specific skills for AVA membersAVA membership continues to increase, with the total at 31December 2000 standing at 4,638 – an annual increase of 200(4.4%). Within the membership categories, students and affiliatemembers are the fastest growing, reflecting the Board’s increasedpromotion to veterinary students and the high status the AVA enjoysoverseas among qualified veterinarians.The $200 discount on national membership fees for new memberswas introduced at the beginning of the 2000 membership year,attracting 461 new ordinary members.Members support the future of their profession and their colleaguesthrough AVA membership, and also receive tangible benefits.AVA Membership Benefits in 2000 included:■ All members received 12 monthly issues of the AustralianVeterinary Journal■ 734 members attended continuing education programs duringthe Annual Conference in Perth in June■ 112 veterinary practices were accredited as AVA MicrochipCentres■ 17 veterinary practices were recognised as New GraduateFriendly Practices■ 194 PetPEP veterinarians were supported by the NationalPetPEP Coordinator■ 1,253 radiographs were read as part of the AVA Hip and ElbowDysplasia Scheme■ Second veterinarian Australian Youth Ambassador forDevelopment, Katherine Clift, was supported in Philippines.■ New members benefits were introduced in travel deals andClub Shopper■ 1,309 positions were advertised in AVJ professionaladvertisements■ 2,250 members used AVAOnline daily as a vitalcommunication tool■ There were 37 participants in the AVA’s Graduate Certificate inManagement (Veterinary Practice)In addition, direct support comes through tangible programs fromsponsors including:AAPTelecommunications, Commonwealth Bank, Diners Club andGuild Insurance, who continue to provide access to specific servicesand discounts for AVA members. They also contribute significantly tothe non-dues income of the AVA. Revenue of $400,000 from theseservices supports the AVA objective of providing affordable AVAmembership fees for all veterinarians in Australia.Information packages were sent to non-members, promoting specificbenefits of AVA membership and social and continuing educationactivities in AVA Branches.2000 Annual Report - Australian Veterinary Association 7
CEO Annual ReportThe following members were recognised with AVA service awards atthe AGM in Perth:Gilruth PrizeProfessor William (Ian) BeveridgeKesteven MedalProfessor John R EgertonFellowship AwardsProfessor Ivan Caple, Dr Pam ScanlonHonorary FellowProfessor Peter Doherty ACHonorary MemberDr Judith K BlackshawMeritorious Service AwardsDr John Alexander, Dr Robert Baker, Mr John Bertram,Dr William Darmody, Dr John Hamilton, Dr Ian Harradine,Dr Michael Hayward, Mr Dan Hutchinson, Dr Tim Lawrie,Dr Jill Maddison and Dr Gary WilsonAVA Excellence in Teaching AwardDr Catherine (Kate) SteelDon Kerr Veterinary Student AwardDr Carlie Georgina SchmidtVeterinary lifestyle surveyA "Vet Lifestyle 2000" survey undertaken by the AVA produced a29% response rate from members. One of the main purposes of thesurvey was to obtain information about what members are doing ina professional sense, and their own views especially about living andworking in rural Australia.The capability of the association’s new membership database wasrefined considerably in the period under review.The new software has a vast array of capabilities to ultimatelyenable us to better record, trace and collate a range of relevantinformation about individual Members and their particular areas ofprofessional interest. For example we will have the capacity to dospecial analyses of issues such as age, gender, location, practicelocations, areas of study and specialisation. Through the effectiveuse of such data AVA will be able in future to better target its servicesand Membership Benefits – a big breakthrough for all Members.External and community relations■■■■■Developing long-term partnerships with animal industriesbased on mutual benefits and objectives through the provisionof expert resources and adviceMaximising networking opportunities with professional groupsto coordinate issues of mutual interestStrengthening relationships with current and potential financialsupportersEducating, informing and promoting the veterinary professionto the general communityEducating, informing and promoting the relevance of theveterinary profession to governmentAVA’s Pets and People Education Program (PetPEP) for primaryschoolchildren has been guided by the national coordinator,Madonna Taylor. Some 250 AVA members support PetPEPfinancially. Promotional material for the program has beendistributed to 8500 schools and 2000 veterinary practices inAustralia. Up to 17,000 school students have participated in theprogram in a variety of ways.Queensland Division has enjoyed most success with PetPEP – 680schools have accessed the program material and 248 schools havean educational link to veterinary clinics.AVA representatives met with officers of the Department ofAgriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (AFFA) in February and Octoberto discuss veterinary issues such as the export of livestock, antibioticresidues in food animals, accreditation of private practitioners toundertake government services and changes to the meat inspectionservices.AVA provides technical expertise and advice to the AustralianQuarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) through the review ofquarantine protocols. These reviews are coordinated by the NationalVeterinarian, Dr Kevin Doyle.Reviews and inquiries by the Federal and State Governmentsallow the AVA to provide its professional perspective throughsubmissions by Dr Doyle.Urban animal management is an important issue for the AVA.Veterinary expertise and input is made through local governmentanimal control officers at the AVA’s annual Urban AnimalManagement Conference. One hundred and fifty local governmentrepresentatives and veterinarians attended the conference in Hobartin November.The AVA continues its strong links with its industry supporters.82000 Annual Report - Australian Veterinary Association
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