2024 ABVTA Board of Directors Nomination Form

Join the ABVTA Board of Directors and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about advancing and advocating for the veterinary profession? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of our association? We invite you to consider standing for election to the ABVTA Board of Directors for the upcoming term!

The ABVTA is seeking nominations from members for the 2024/2025 Board of Directors. The board currently has up to 3 positions available for voting Directors.

Once an application is received, a board-appointed nomination committee will determine the eligibility of nominees for the board. All eligible nominees will be contacted to confirm whether they are willing to let their name stand for nomination to office.

Nominations will be accepted beginning August 6, 2024 and will close on September 20, 2024.

Want to know more about what it's like to volunteer with the ABVTA Board of Directors and what expectations and time commitments you can expect? Click here to view our FAQs.

 

Personal Information

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What is your first and last name?*

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What is your mailing address?*

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What is your primary phone number?*

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Is this phone number a*

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What is your ABVTA membership number?*

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What is your email address? We will use this contact you for more information regarding your nomination.*

Skills Matrix

This tool is designed to help assess the level of knowledge our Board has in various skill areas as well as an overall composition as it relates to skills and experiences. Please rate your experience in these areas from none to expert.

Skills & Experience - Governance

Please rate your level of understanding using a scale of:
  • None - I don’t know anything about this. Not in my field of expertise nor my area of interest.
  • Basic - I'm aware of some key aspects of this field but have not really spent much time working in this area. I know enough about the matter that I know where to look or who to seek out if I need more information. 
  • Moderate - I know what this is and have some experience in the field. I may have taken some informal training or attended a seminar on this topic, but it is certainly not my main strength. 
  • Expert - I have extensive experience in this topic. Either as part of my job or for other associations, I have regular and sustained experience over several years. 

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Legal & fiduciary responsibilities of a board:*

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Development and implementation of mission, vision and values:*

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Using strategic thinking/planning*

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Policy and bylaw review and development:*

Skills & Experience - Interpersonal Skills & Communications

Please rate your level of understanding using a scale of:
  • None - I don’t know anything about this. Not in my field of expertise nor my area of interest.
  • Basic - I'm aware of some key aspects of this field but have not really spent much time working in this area. I know enough about the matter that I know where to look or who to seek out if I need more information. 
  • Moderate - I know what this is and have some experience in the field. I may have taken some informal training or attended a seminar on this topic, but it is certainly not my main strength. 
  • Expert - I have extensive experience in this topic. Either as part of my job or for other associations, I have regular and sustained experience over several years. 

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Team work and team building:*

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Leadership:*

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Public speaking and presentations:*

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Meeting, group and project leadership and initiation:*

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Written communication:*

Skills & Experience - Finances & Research

Please rate your level of understanding using a scale of:
  • None - I don’t know anything about this. Not in my field of expertise nor my area of interest.
  • Basic - I'm aware of some key aspects of this field but have not really spent much time working in this area. I know enough about the matter that I know where to look or who to seek out if I need more information. 
  • Moderate - I know what this is and have some experience in the field. I may have taken some informal training or attended a seminar on this topic, but it is certainly not my main strength. 
  • Expert - I have extensive experience in this topic. Either as part of my job or for other associations, I have regular and sustained experience over several years. 

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Financial reports (eg. balance statements, P&L):*

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Accounting and bookkeeping procedures:*

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Monitoring and understanding trends:*

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Survey development and interpretation:*

Tell Us About Yourself!

Use this section to tell us more about your background and experience and why you want to be a part of the board of directors.

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What is your educational background? Please list both your formal education and other courses and programs you feel are relevant to this position.*

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Please tell us a bit about your work experience.*

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Do you have any previous volunteer experience, please briefly describe your responsibilities and achievements in these role(s).*

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Why do you want to be part of the ABVTA Board of Directors and what do you hope to achieve in this position?*

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Do you have any other leadership and/or governance experience you'd like to share with us?*
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