December 2011
Dear Fellow FAEP Members,
Time is marching along and we at the FAEP/FVMA are doing so as well. The FAEP Council should have a completed list of continuing education events, dates and speakers by early 2012. These will include (but are not limited to) the 8th Annual Promoting Excellence Symposium in the Southeast at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL from October 11-14, 2012; the 50th Annual Ocala Equine Conference at the Hilton Ocala (fall 2012), and the 3rd Biennial UF Student Appreciation Day in Ocala.
Membership invoices were mailed last week and should be on each of your desks by the end of the year. We have reduced our yearly dues and, as you make payment, please remember that this price includes membership in our combined organization that represents both your continuing education and legislative interests. The legislative session will start in January and several important issues are on the docket for discussion including regulation of non-licensed veterinarians.
The FAEP Council will be working with the FVMA in the upcoming year on a University of Florida student mentoring program that will include all four classes.
FAEP members interested in participating in this program or who would like additional information are encouraged to contact Brenda Eggert Brader, FVMA Communications Director, at bbrader@fvma.org.
Thanks to all of you for your continued support. Our organization is stronger than ever and we are looking forward to a productive 2012. Please update your membership profile online at the FAEP website, www.FAEP.net, so that we may communicate with each of you in a timely manner.
The FAEP extends best wishes to you for a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you at some of our upcoming events in the next year.
Sincerely,
Greg BonenClark, DVM, DACVS
FAEP 2012 Council President