SOCIAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS
Social Events are not limited to conference attendees. If you are interested in purchasing tickets to ONLY a social event, simply check-off "Social Event Only" and indicate the number of tickets you wish to purchase for that event during the online registration process or on the downloadable registration form then fax or mail the form, with payment, to the TVMA Office.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010
2nd Annual TVMF Sporting Clay Tournament
9am-12pm • Gunsmoke Shooting Range • Snook, TX
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, we invite you to compete in the Second Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Tournament to benefit the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation. All skill levels are welcome. Tournament fees include four boxes of ammunition, 100 targets, breakfast tacos and beverages. Relax and enjoy a morning of challenge and fresh air.
Tournament Entry Fee: $560 per 4-person team • $140 per single shooter
TO REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR A TEAM FOR THIS EVENT, DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM HERE.
Tours of the Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center
9am-4pm • Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center • College Station, TX
The Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center was established by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 at the suggestion of Dr. E. W. "Ned" Ellett, former head of the Small Animal Clinic at Texas A&M University. Dr. Ellett's dream became a reality with generous donations from the Luse Foundation and Mrs. Madlin Stevenson. The Center provides the physical, emotional and medical needs of companion animals whose owners are no longer able to provide that care. Clients of the center include pet owners who want to assure their pet's future prior to entering a retirement home, being hospitalized for an extended period or predeceasing a pet. Dr. Sonny Presnell and the staff of the Stevenson Center invite you to visit the center located on the Texas A&M campus, adjacent to the College of Veterinary Medicine.
TAVP Leadership Luncheon
12pm-1pm • Hilton Hotel • College Station, TX
The Leadership Luncheon will feature a short research presentation by a second-year veterinary student from TAMU-CVM and installation of TAVP officers along with a delicious meal. All registrants are welcome to purchase tickets to this event.
Attire: Business Casual
Cost per Ticket: $35
TVMA Auxiliary Chili Cook-Off and Veterinary Jeopardy Game
4:30pm-8pm • Hilton Hotel • College Station, TX
You will not want to miss this fun, competitive event staging veterinary students against seasoned practitioners utilizing academic knowledge and cooking talent. Do you, your clinic or your veterinary student organization possess maddening chili cooking skills? Is your chili so awesome it makes you want to slap your momma? Here is your chance to prove it. The TVMA Auxiliary is proud to host the 2nd TVMA Auxiliary Chili Cook-Off in the south Porte Cochere of the Hilton College Station. A $500 cash award and title of 2010 TVMA Auxiliary Chili Champion will be presented to the individual or group that dazzles the judges with their ninja culinary creativity. First- through third-place prizes will be awarded. For a list of categories, cook-off rules and entry forms, please go to tvma.org and visit the continuing education/annual conference page. This event will conclude with a hybrid version of television’s Jeopardy and Family Feud game shows. The veterinary student team, “Dreaming the Dream Team,” will defend their title against the “Graying Vets.” The winning team will receive the coveted trophy and tickets for the TVMA Awards and Installation Banquet on Saturday evening. While these two teams astound onlookers with their wit and knowledge, everyone can enjoy complimentary chili samples, appetizers and beverages.
Cook-Off Entry Fee: $50 per person or organization
Attire: Business Casual
THIS EVENT IS COMPLIMENTARY TO ALL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS
TO REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR A TEAM FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE REFER TO "SOCIAL EVENTS" ON THE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010
Tours of the Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center
9am-4pm • Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center • College Station, TX
TVMA/VBMA Career Opportunities Fair
12pm–2pm
Veterinary students and interested practitioners are invited to participate in the TVMA/VBMA Career Opportunities Fair, which will be held in the Mark Francis Room in the main building of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M. Lunch and drinks will be provided. If you have summer positions, internships or externships available: Practitioners who are interested in hiring students for summerpositions, internships, and/or externships are asked to RSVP by e-mail to Stephanie Sheen at SSSheen@cvm.tamu.edu by February 1. Please include the following information in your e-mail: name, title, practice name, address, phone number and type (i.e. small animal, feline, mixed animal, equine, etc.) along with a short description of your clinic and goals. Students will receive this information before the event, and interested students will attend for a mix-and-mingle luncheon.
Attire: Business Casual
Cost: $0 (Must follow RSVP instructions)
Heritage Practice Awards Luncheon
12:15pm-1:45pm • Hilton Hotel • College Station, TX
The Heritage Practice Awards Luncheon is now a permanent feature of the annual conference program created to honor the oldest and longest continually running veterinary practices in the state of Texas. This year Dr. Charles Pipes and the TVMA Historical Committee have selected five veterinary clinics to honor with the Texas Veterinary Heritage Practice Award. Clinics being honored are the Pasadena Veterinary Hospital, Bellville Veterinary Clinic, Glenwood Animal Hospital, Wharton Veterinary Clinic and Park Cities Animal Hospital.
Attire: Business Casual
Cost per Ticket: $25
TVMA Awards and Installation Banquet
6:30pm-8pm • Hilton Hotel • College Station, TX
Members and guests are invited to honor extraordinary veterinarians who serve the profession through leadership and service in TVMA and their communities. This important event will recognize practitioners in several fields of practice as well as one special Registered Veterinary Technician. AVMA President, Dr. Larry Corry, of Buford, Georgia, will address banquet attendees and install officers of the incoming Executive Committee.
Attire: Business Casual
Cost per Ticket: $45
Presidents Casino Night (A TVMF Fundraiser)
8pm-10:30pm • Hilton Hotel • College Station, TX
Vegas comes to College Station for the first-ever Presidents and Foundation Casino Night. Everyone will have an opportunity to win fabulous prizes either by playing black jack, roulette OR simply cashing in your 100 gaming points for a raffle ticket. Professional equipment, dealers and operators will be on-hand to make this an authentic Vegas-style experience. All participants will receive two drink tickets, one raffle ticket upon entry as well as 100 gaming points. All proceeds benefit the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation. A silent auction will also take place featuring hotel stays, veterinary supplies, artwork, jewelry and much more. After winning big at the casino tables, guests will be entertained by the highly talented Elvis impersonator, Donnie Roberts, aka Texas Elvis. Incredible vocal talents, smooth moves and an extraordinary likeness to the King himself makes this performer the most recommended, most sought after and number one Elvis tribute artist in Texas. Also, get your picture taken with the strikingly beautiful Marilyn Monroe lookalike, Jane Maddox. This will be an evening of fun and surprises you don’t want to miss!
Attire: Business Casual
Cost per Ticket: $15 (admission includes two drink tickets, 100 gaming points and entertainment.)
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The Foundation is currently accepting donations (hunting trips, complimentary services, art work, quilts, etc.). If you have a donation, please contact Ava Hayes at ahayes@tvma.org or call the TVMA office at 512/452-4224. |
