Committees

At ASV, we take a hands-on approach to improving the quality of care in shelters across the world. These efforts are led by our committees.

Governance/Organization Committee
Chair: Dr. Chumkee Aziz
The Governance/Organization Committee is tasked with ensuring the Board is functioning appropriately and efficiently. The committee provides internal oversight, structure and recommendations to ensure the healthy development and operation of the board, its committees and task forces, and performance of the individual board member. The committee ensures that the size, leadership and composition of the board are appropriate and diverse. The committee oversees governance structures and policies. Nominations and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) are subcommittees of the Gov/Org committee.

Finance/Development Committee
Co-Chairs: Dr. Jen Bolser and Dr. Staci Kehir
The Finance/Development Committee provides financial oversight and leads the development strategy to ensure ASV’s financial stability. Committee activities occur year-round and includes monthly to bi-monthly meetings that consist of reviewing the financials, pursuing funding opportunities and investigating additional investment opportunities to support the activities of the organization. This committee works in conjunction with the Executive Board to formulate a budget and financial plan. This is a closed committee, with membership limited to ASV board members.

Finance Committee
Co-Chairs: Dr. Jen Bolser and Dr. Staci Kehir
The Finance Committee provides financial oversight for the organization. This committee works in conjunction with the Executive Board to formulate a budget and financial plan. The committee has quarterly meetings that consist of reviewing the financials as presented by the Executive Board. This is a closed committee, with membership limited to ASV board members.

Membership Committee
Chair: Dr. Zarah Hedge
The primary goal of the membership committee is to ensure that the organization is providing value to its members. This goal will be accomplished by soliciting and responding to member feedback, implementing and sustaining new member benefits, and enhancing communication with members. We strive to foster an engaged and involved membership. Current projects include newsletters, supporting student ASV chapters at veterinary colleges, and implementing a new mentorship platform. In addition, this committee will strive to increase our membership numbers by attracting new members and retaining current members. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in joining or have questions about this committee’s activities.

Position Statement Committee
Chair: Dr. Lena DeTar
The Position Statement Committee is tasked with identifying and crafting new position statements and engaging in regular review of existing position statements. The committee oversees the development of ASV’s backgrounder informational resources and works with the Executive Board to respond to requests for advocacy on issues of importance to shelter veterinarians. This is an open committee, with membership comprised of current and past board members.

Website Committee
Co-Chairs: Dr. Zarah Hedge and Dr. Erin Katribe
The Website Committee maintains and updates the ASV website and social media accounts. This committee also manages the closed Facebook group for ASV member discussion and support. In addition, this committee explores new options to promote ASV online. We are looking for additional members for this committee. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in joining or have questions about this committee’s activities.