65th Annual Conference:  General Information

Linda Johnson
785-532-5696
VMCE@vet.k-state.edu

• Conference Educational Contact Hours
  2.5 Contact Hours for Sunday
  6.0 Contact Hours for Monday
  6.0 Contact Hours for Tuesday
  4.0 Contact Hours for Wednesday 

  
Veterinary Medical Alumni Association

Cheri Ubel
785-532-4043
ubel@vet.k-state.edu

• Five year class reunions will be held in Manhattan on Friday evening May 30 through Sunday, June 1. Confirmed classes planning a reunion include the Classes of 1943, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, and 1998.
   

• College and campus tours will be available at 9:00 am and at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 31. An additional tour of the Veterinary Medical Complex will be available Sunday, June 1, at 2:00 pm. All tours will begin at Trotter Hall, first floor foyer.
   

• VMAA Awards

  • Heritage Evening

  • Highlights from 2002 Heritage Evening

 
Vendor Trade Show

Gary Reser
785-233-4141
KVMA@inlandnet.net

The Vendor Trade Show, formerly with the KVMA January convention, will be held at the K-State Student Union Ballroom Sunday, June 1 through Tuesday, June 4.

 
Dean’s Leadership Breakfast

Tim Chapman
785-532-4378
tchapman@vet.k-state.edu

Dean’s Leadership Club began in 1996 and membership is based on monetary gifts to the College. This distinct group of individuals has proven themselves to be leaders among leaders paving a road full of optimism and growth for the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University. This club will have a brunch meeting during this conference. For more information contact Laurie Ekart in the Development Office by calling 785-532-4378.

 
Scholarship Golf Tournament

Tim Dykes
785-532-4465
tdykes@vet.k-state.edu

The 9th Annual K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held at Colbert Hills, Manhattan. The four person scramble tournament will be Monday, June 2, 2003, with a shotgun start at 9:00 am. If you are interested in forming a four-man team, sponsoring a hole-in-one, or doing both, please call Tim Dykes at 785-532-4465.

 
Board of Veterinary Examiners

Dirk Hanson
785-456-8781
hansonda@wamego.net

Dr. Dirk Hanson and representatives from the Board of Veterinary Examiners will be available to answer questions Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3. Their office phone number is 785-456-8781.

 
KVMA Auxiliary Events

Beverly Richardson
785-537-4565
bevr@vet.k-state.edu

• Silent Auction
   
  The KVMA Auxiliary is coordinating a silent auction. The benefits will go toward scholarships for veterinary students at the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine, science awards for high school students in Kansas, and projects such as National Pet Week. You can bid on the auction items, located in the K-State Student Union second floor concourse, during conference hours on Sunday, June 1 and Monday, June 2. Bidding will close and winners announced at the Monday Evening Heritage Event.
   

• Program
   
  Monday, June 2, 2003 -- Konza Prairie Nature Walk – A short guided tour of the grasslands and wildflowers followed by lunch at Chili’s Grill and Bar
   
  Tuesday, June 3, 2003 -- Brunch at Early Edition followed by Tea and Tatting

 
Kansas Christian Veterinary Fellowship Breakfast

Walter Renberg
785-532-4131
renberg@vet.k-state.edu

Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30 a.m. in the Bluemont Room. All conference participants are invited to attend. Get your coffee and donuts in the Ballroom and then join us in the Bluemont Room for a program and fellowship!

 
Veterinary Medical Continuing Education Committee