Officers

  • Name Position

    Jamie Reichert
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    President
    The President shall: 1) Be the chief executive officer of the Chapter. 2) Preside at all meetings of the Chapter and Executive Board, and follow the order of business as outlined in Article XVI. 3) In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall preside at the meetings of the student Chapter. The President shall appoint all special committees and shall promptly fill vacancies in the membership of these special committees created by any cause. These shall not include the committees set forth by Article XXII of the Bylaws. 4) Serve as a member of the Executive Board, ex officio, and with the same franchise as its other members and shall be considered an ex officio member of all committees with full power to supervise and direct their work. 5) Vote only in the case of a tie vote. 6) Make sure that all officers are aware of their constitutional duties. 7) Serve as President of the Hill’s Student Feeding Committee and preside at all meetings.
     
    Sarah Francik
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    Vice President
    The Vice President shall: 1) Preside at all meetings of the Chapter in the absence of the President and serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Assist the other officers of the Chapter in every way possible. 3) Oversee the publication of a monthly newsletter. 4) Edit all public relations material concerning the Chapter and shall also be responsible for collecting committee reports and placing them in the Chapter file. 5) Make sure that all committees are aware of their constitutional duties.
     
    Ryan McCann
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    President-Elect
    The President-Elect shall: 1) Serve as an ex officio member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members 2) Become familiar with the duties of the President and the policies of the organization. 3) Assist the other officers of the Chapter in every way possible. 4) Serve as the President-Elect of the Hill’s Student Feeding Committee and preside over the meetings in the absence of the President.
     
    Sarah Andermann
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    Secretary
    The Secretary shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Record the Minutes of each Executive Board meeting. 3) Issue reminders to all persons expected to attend the Executive Board meetings and take attendance. 4) Maintain member lists and other such information that may be required from time to time and shall issue membership cards to the members in good standing. 5) Maintain a record of all Chapter correspondence.
     
    Todd Marlo
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    Treasurer
    The Treasurer shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Be the sole custodian of the financial resources of the Chapter and shall receive and hold all money of the Chapter in a depository selected by the Executive Board. 3) Be responsible for all financial transactions of the Chapter. 4) Keep a careful account of all Chapter income, expenses, and assets and make such disbursements as the Chapter may direct. 5) Attend and report on the financial accounts at the Executive Board meetings. 6) Present a financial statement of the past year in conjunction with the proposed budget for the coming year. 7) At the completion of the accounting year, balance the accounts and then turn the records over to a committee or agency selected by the Executive Board for audit and IRS filing if required. 8) Attend Treasurer’s Workshop as necessary. 9) Apply for Student Organization Resource Fee (SORF) funding and attend SORF meetings with the Assistant Treasurer. 10) Any expenses not allotted for in the budget at the beginning of the year shall be brought to and approved by the Executive Board prior to purchasing the item(s).
     
    Kiira Rodriguez
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    Assistant Treasurer
    The Assistant Treasurer shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Become familiar with the duties of the Treasurer and assist the Treasurer in every way possible. 3) Help apply for SORF funding and attend SORF meetings with the Treasurer.
     

    Josephine Miller
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    2012 Class Representative
    The Class Representative shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Act as liaison between administration and students in the class and make announcements to the class. 3) Place copies of information received from the college administration into individual student mailboxes. 4) Help with class elections or voting as outlined by Article XVIII of the Bylaws. 5) Promote SCAVMA related activities and functions. 6) Attend other administrative meetings as requested by faculty and/or administration.
     

    Amanda Smith
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    2013 Class Representative
    The Class Representative shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Act as liaison between administration and students in the class and make announcements to the class. 3) Place copies of information received from the college administration into individual student mailboxes. 4) Help with class elections or voting as outlined by Article XVIII of the Bylaws. 5) Promote SCAVMA related activities and functions. 6) Attend other administrative meetings as requested by faculty and/or administration.
     
    Spencer White
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    2014 Class Representative
    The Class Representative shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Act as liaison between administration and students in the class and make announcements to the class. 3) Place copies of information received from the college administration into individual student mailboxes. 4) Help with class elections or voting as outlined by Article XVIII of the Bylaws. 5) Promote SCAVMA related activities and functions. 6) Attend other administrative meetings as requested by faculty and/or administration.
     
    Natalie Schramer
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    SAVMA Senior Delegate
    The SAVMA Senior Delegate shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Be the liaison to the national SAVMA organization. 3) Relay pertinent information to the Chapter and to the Junior Delegate. 4) Be responsible for membership status. 5) Be responsible for membership dues and subscription payment for AJVR and JAVMA to be paid to the AVMA. 6) Be responsible for relaying information to students regarding scholarships and announcements available through the SAVMA committees.
     
    Krystina Stadler
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    IVSA Representative
    The IVSA Representative shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Act as a liaison between the Illinois IVSA Chapter, the International IVSA, SAVMA IVSA, and the ISCAVMA Executive Board. 3) Organize support from ISCAVMA for important IVSA activities. 4) Be a voting member of the ISCAVMA Executive Board. 5) Assist in all ISCAVMA related activities. 6) Attend the annual SAVMA IVSA meeting at Symposium.
     
     Kelsey Braun
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    SAVMA Junior Delegate
    The SAVMA Junior Delegate shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Be the liaison the national SAVMA organization. 3) Assist the Senior Delegate in his/her duties to the Chapter.
     
    Brittany Harris
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    Speaker Representative
    The Third Year Speaker Representative shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Decide collectively with the ISCAVMA Executive Board which speakers to invite including the speaker budget. 3) Contact and book guest speakers for the ISCAVMA general meetings including transportation, lodging and pre-meeting dinner.
     
    Andrew Hennenfent
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    ISVMA Representative
    The ISVMA Representative of the third year class shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same franchise as its other members. 2) Be a voting member of the Executive Board. 3) Serve as a liaison between the Chapter and the ISVMA. 4) Oversee the annual membership drive for the ISVMA at the beginning of the fall semester. 5) Keep the Executive Board and the members of the Chapter informed of opportunities available through the ISVMA.
     
    Charlie Benson
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    Philanthropy Chair
    The Philanthropy Chair shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board with the same frachise as its other members. 2) Organize Chapter philanthropic activities and conduct at least one blood drive per semester. 3) Act as a liaison between ISCAVMA and charitable organizations. 4) Support other school activities as deemed appropriate by the Executive Board. 5) Organize support from ISCAVMA for philanthropic activities 6) Assist in all ISCAVMA related activities. 7) Be a full voting member of the Executive Board. 8) Attend all meetings of the Chapter.
     
    Barbara Batke
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    Webmaster
    The webmaster shall: 1) Serve as a member of the Executive Board, ex officio, and with the same frachise as its other members. 2) Maintain, organize, and develop ISCAVMA's website. 3) Act as a liaison between ISCAVMA and computing services 4) Support any other on-line/web-based functions that ISCAVMA may require. 5) Assist in other ISCAVMA related activities. 6) Attend Chapter meetings deemed appropriate by the President or Executive Board.
     
    Anne Barger
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    Advisor
    Faculty Advisors shall serve as advisors to the Student Chapter as a whole and shall attend all meetings of the Chapter and Executive Board. It is the duty of the faculty advisors to assist the student chapter and its officers in promoting an understanding of the veterinary medical profession and its relationship to the general public, to assist the student chapter in its deliberations, and to provide information on the programs and policies of the AVMA.
     
    Allan Paul
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    Advisor
    Faculty Advisors serve as advisors to the Student Chapter as a whole and attend all meetings of the Chapter and Executive Board. It is the duty of the faculty advisors to assist the student chapter and its officers in promoting an understanding of the veterinary medical profession and its relationship to the general public, to assist the student chapter in its deliberations, and to provide information on the programs and policies of the AVMA.