Congratulations to the New AAHA Board!

The winners of the online voting for the 2009-2010 board positions are:

 

Colleen Roy-VP

Ruth Marcec-Treasurer

Kellie Hackler-Webmaster

 

We will be in touch with you soon on how/when we will meet to discuss/switch over the board positions.

 

Thanks!

Vote by 8pm, Friday, May 1!

We need to vote for the board positions of VP, treasurer, and webmaster for next year.  Below are the blurbs for those that are interested.  Please email Deanna Baker (drbaker3@gmail.com) with 1 name for each position by Friday, May 1st at 8pm.

 

Vice President:

Colleen Roy

I am interested in and qualified for the position of AAHA Vice President.  I have served in various leadership roles such as team captains, club presidents, and as an executive board member of my sorority and pre-veterinary club.  When starting veterinary school last fall, I limited my club involvement to a few key interests so as to not overburden myself while beginning my veterinary school career. I am now ready to take on leadership roles once again. As Vice President, I could allow my interest to grow while providing the club with strong leadership.  I have experience planning meetings as well as large scale events, an attribute which will prove essential in planning for speakers and informational meetings.  These strengths, coupled with my enthusiasm to learn and desire to succeed will allow me to serve this club as an effective Vice President.

 

Sabrina Kuo

I would like to be the next Vice President of AAHA because I strongly believe that this organization does an excellent job of enhancing the small animal veterinarian's ability to provide quality care to their patients and clients.  I'm confident that this organization is making great strides in the veterinary field and I would appreciate the opportunity to be a principal part of it.  As my first year comes to an end I feel I have adequately adjusted to and overcome the many challenges veterinary school throws us and I'm ready to take on a more active role in the veterinary community.  My past leadership experiences, organizational skills, and enthusiasm for the position make me a suitable candidate.  I know that I would serve as a reliable aid to the President and I open the opportunity to work closely with the organization as well as my fellow collegues. 

Treasurer:

Kristina Gronkiewicz

I am interested in becoming the treasurer of AAHA for the upcoming school year. I believe I am qualified for this position due my previous experience as an office assistant.  By recording various services and filing old invoices, I have developed a propensity for organization and record keeping.  I also want to play a more active role in AAHA and believe being a member of the executive board will provide me that opportunity.  Thanks for your consideration.

 

Ruth Marcec

I would like to be the AAHA treasurer because I feel that AAHA is one of the most important associations that we as vet students can be a part of and I would like to help our school's chapter manage funds so that we can have the best meetings and information possible. I have experience being the treasurer of the FSU Honor's society. I feel that I would be an excellent choice, not only because of my experience, but because of my enthusiasm for everything AAHA stands for in our profession. Thanks!

 

Webmaster:

Kellie Hackler

I would like to be the AAHA Webmaster because I would like the opportunity to become a member of the AAHA exec board and get more involved in this wonderful organization. I am currently the webmaster for AAFP, so I have a full year's experience on working with the program and updating websites to meet the students' needs. I am willing and eager to take the time to keep everyone up to date on what is going on with the Illinois Student Chapter of AAHA. Thanks!

 

Sarah Lusn

I would like to be the webmaster for AAHA because I would like to become more active in the organization. I feel this is a great opportunity and I am up for the challenge.  I have worked for two different AAHA-certified clinics and strongly believe in the organization’s ability to hold DVMs and clinics to a higher standard, which ultimately benefits patients. I hope my involvement in the website will convey this belief to others.