nominations for Vice-

president. Ms. Bar-

bie Papajeski made

the motion to nomi-

nate and elect Tyler

Papineau as Vice-

President. Motion

was seconded by

Tara Childress.

Ms. Barb Lewis pre-

sented the KVTA

Technician of the

Year Award to the

current officers, Dean

Ann Provine, Anna

Doom, Barbie Papa-

jeski, and Felecia Jones.

Finance committee report was given by Ms.

Felecia Jones. The checking account be-

ginning balance for the year was $1,440.20.

Membership dues and the Spring Fling

brought in a total of $1610 in revenue.

Expenses for 2011 were $1,011.95. The

ending balance was $2,038.25. The sav-

ings account went from $1,031.39 to

$1,036.08 with the interest dividends for

the year. There were three companies that

helped sponsor the awards for the Poster’s

at the Mid-America. Animal Health Insti-

tute donated $300 for first place. Merial

donated $200 for second place and Pfizer

donated $100 for third place.

Ms. Felecia Jones made a motion to accept

the treasurer’s report and the motion was

seconded by Ms. Barb Lewis. – Motion

passed.

Newsletter committee report was given by Ms.

Barbie Papajeski. She first gave an update

on memberships. There were 27 full mem-

bers, 5 associate members, and 113 student

members for 2011. There were four news-

letters sent out by e-mail to members. Ms.

Papajeski thanked all who submitted mate-

rials for the newsletter and promised to

Ms. Dean Ann Provine called the 2011 busi-

ness meeting to order by introducing the

current officers.

ATTENDANCE:

Officers : President – Ms. Dean Ann

Provine, Vice President – Ms. Anna Doom,

Secretary – Ms. Barbie Papajeski , Treasurer

– Ms. Felecia Jones

16 voting members, 4 student members and 8

guests/prospective members were in atten-

dance for a total of 28.

MINUTES:

A motion was made by Joan Arnold to ap-

prove the minutes from the 2010 Annual

Business Meeting, and seconded by Mickey

Moore to accept the minutes as printed in the

newsletter and online. – Motion passed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Executive committee report was given by

Ms. Dean Ann Provine. She encouraged

those who were interested in serving as

an officer to submit a letter of intent by

August of 2012 for the 2013 year. She

also made the announcement that she

would be moving to the office of past-

president and that Ms. Anna Doom

would then be moving to the office of

President. The floor was opened for

2011 Annual KVTA Business Meeting Minutes

Kentucky Veterinary Technician Association

December

2012

Inside this issue:

Business Meeting 2011 1-2

Poster’s at the KVMA 3

NAVTA announces

11th specialty 4

KVMA Report

The Practice Act 4

Meet the President for

2012 5

Message from the

President 5

Meet the President—

Elect for 2012 5

December 15th, 2011

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Barb Lewis nominated

the current KVTA

officer for the Techni-

cian of the Year

Award

From left to right:

Felecia Jones, Barbie

Papajeski, Anna

Doom, Dean Ann

Provine (Picture cour-

tesy of Ms. Deidre

Murray)

Membership

renewals for 2012

are now due

give anyone submitting infor-

mation credit for their work.

Anyone who was not receiving

their newsletters was asked to

send an e-mail to Barbie or visit the website to leave a com-

ment. It was noted that even students received the newsletter

and it was hoped that these students would one day become

full members. She can be e-mailed at bpapa-

jeski@murraystate.edu.

Public relations committee report was given by Ms. Dean Ann

Provine and Ms. Anna Doom.

Ms. Provine mentioned that

there were 200 likes from face-

book and that many were for-

mer students of both Murray

State University and Morehead

State University. Ms. Doom

remarked that there were not as

many people utilizing Twitter

but that many large names and

companies were there. The

President-elect (Tyler Papineau)

and President (Anna Doom) will be working on updating and

modifying the website.

There was no By-laws committee report. Ms. Barbie Papajeski

asked the members if anyone would be willing to step up to

review and update the by-laws. Those interested were asked

to sign up under the committees on the sign-in sheet. It was

stressed that the By-laws do need to be reviewed and up-

dated. She noted that she had made some notes on what

needed to be done but that the changes needed to come from

the members and a committee was needed.

Ms. Dean Ann Provine presented the Continuing Education com-

mittee report by asking for input from the members. She stated

that she had an exotic pet medicine speaker and one for anesthesia

if this is what the members would like. She asked for feedback

for the technician session topics for KVMA 2012. She can be e-

mailed at dprovine@murraystate.edu.

KVMA Representative report was given by Ms. Barb Lewis. She

stated how supportive the veterinarians have been of the Posters at

Mid-America. She also noted that many think their techs are

members but in reality are not and that she has encouraged the

veterinarians to pay the membership dues for their techs. She also

reported that we had a very successful stand alone meeting in

Elizabethtown which has impressed the KVMA Executive Board.

She stated that the KVMA board was appreciative of her input but

she was a non-voting member. The Board meets four times a

year. She also reported that the Kentucky Board of Veterinary

Examiners is in the process of re-writing the practice act and that

there are no technicians on the board for concerns to be expressed.

The current terminology for technologist, technician, and assistant

are very vague. Ms. Lewis stated that she would be fighting for

the technicians to be heard and for anyone who was concerned or

had an opinion to send her their comments by e-mail at

b.lewis@morehead.edu.

NAVTA Representative: Ms. Provine said that this position has

been vacant for some time. Mr. Mickey Moore stated that he

thought in the by-laws that the past-president would assume

this role as the point of contact. Ms. Provine stated that she

would not mind being the NAVTA representative and that she

would consult the by-laws.

By laws: ―The Past President shall act as liaison between

Association allies and the current Executive Committee.‖

Ms. Provine mentioned that the nomination form for Technician of

the Year was included in the membership form and asked for

nominations. She also asked members to sign up for commit-

tees.

Poster’s at the Mid America: Prizes for the Poster’s were awarded

by the sponsors. Mr. J.D. Hill from Animal Health Institute

awarded $300 for first place to Kayla Keeton, LVT for her

poster titled ―Animal Assisted Intervention and its Effects on

Education‖. Second place prize of $200 was awarded to

Deidra Murray by Drew Daniels of Merial for her poster titled

―Human-Animal Bond‖. Third place went to Ashley Cox with

a $100 prize from Pfizer. Ashley was not present to receive

her award from Denise Hastings for her poster titled,

―Rhinosporidiosis‖.

Ms. Ginny Fondern brought up the concern that Brown-Macke was

left out of the student membership. Ms. Papajeski assured her

that each school was represented in the 113 student member-

ship.

Ms. Barb Lewis mentioned that Pfizer was willing to sponsor an-

other Spring Fling for next year and she was considering the

Louisville Zoo as a possible location. Ms. Ginny Fondern

suggested Churchill Downs as a possible site. Ms. Lewis also

mentioned that the specialty for Clinical Pathology was await-

ing approval from NAVTA.

Minutes Continued

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Title: “Animal Assisted

Intervention (AAI) and

its effects on education.”

Animal Assisted Interven-

tion (AAI) have been stud-

ied extensively in the areas

of psychological and physi-

cal therapies. The effect of

the presence of animals on

learning is not well docu-

mented. This study explores

the learning outcomes of

female adjudicated youth in

the presence of Greyhound

dogs. Retrospective Lan-

guage Arts test scores are

evaluated in the study group

prior to and during the dog

handling experience. The

control group in the same

facility has not participated

in dog handling activi-

ties. The 2 groups are ana-

lyzed to compare the differ-

ences in learning outcomes

between youth that handle

Greyhound dogs and youth

that have no dog interac-

tion. Evidence suggests

reading scores improve in

the presence of dogs.

Title: “Rhinosporidiosis”

Ashley Cox presented her poster about a case that had

come into the Murray Animal Hospital Clinic with a rare

fungal disease were she works.

Posters At Mid-America—1st Place Winner—Kayla

Keeton—$300

cility. There, these once

malnourished, abused ca-

nines bring happiness,

hope, and fond memories

into the lives of the people

who may have just lost a

loved one or lost the ability

to perform a daily func-

tion. Not only are these

canines lighting up the

faces and rooms, but these

people are proving that

these dogs trust once again.

Posters At Mid-America-2nd Place Winner-Deidre

Murray-$200

Title: “The Human-

Animal Bond”

Working with the Kentucky

Lab Rescue dogs on a daily

bases at Morehead State

University is rewarding

work. These companion

animals aim to please with a

wagging tail and a sloppy

tongue. What more perfect

way to extend that joy but to

the local assisted living fa-

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Mr. J.D. Hill of Animal Health presents

Kayla a $300 check (Picture courtesy of

Deidre Murray

Ms. Barb Lewis presents Deidre a $200 check for Drew

Daniels of Merial (Picture courtesy of Deidre Murray)

Posters At Mid-America-3rd Place Winner—Ashley

Cox—$100

Congratulations Morehead University

for a 100% pass rate on the National

Veterinary Technician Exam!

cians at this point but the revisions are

still being finalized. She hopes that

there will be better clarification be-

tween technicians and technologists

and that educational requirements will

be outlined in more detail. We are in

desperate need for representation on

the board since the revisions will be

sent to the veterinarians (KVMA) and

not necessarily to KVTA. Ms. Anna

As mentioned at our annual business

meeting, the Board of Veterinary Ex-

aminers is in the process of revising

The Practice Act. This will affect both

veterinarians and veterinary techni-

cians. Ms. Barb Lewis has been dili-

gently voicing her opinions in this mat-

ter and has helped improved the termi-

nology and rephrasing. Ms. Lewis

does not see any changes for techni-

Doom will be drafting a letter to

the board to request a technician/

technologist be allowed input on

these important changes. If you

would be willing to serve in this

capacity, please contact her at

adoom@murraystate.edu.

KVMA Updates From Ms. Barb Lewis, MA, CVT

NAVTA Announces 11th Veterinary Technician Specialty

The Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians receives approval

Washington, D.C: The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) re-

cently announced The Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians (AVCPT) as the 11th recog-

nized veterinary technician specialty. Members of the AVCPT include technicians that work in a laboratory setting,

whether it is in a clinic, diagnostic lab, reference lab, research facility, government, private industry, or academia. ―The

NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS) is excited to add the AVCPT to the growing list of vet-

erinary technician specialties,‖ says Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, CVTS Committee Chair. ―Specialties give technicians a

higher level of recognition for advanced knowledge and skills in specific disciplines.‖

The mission of AVCPT is to advance the area of and promote excellence in the discipline of veterinary clinical pathology.

The veterinary technician specialist (VTS) must demonstrate superior knowledge and performance of clinical pathology

techniques, which will promote improved client service and confidence as well as enhanced patient care. The AVCPT will

further the recognition of credentialed specialty technicians as leaders in the profession of veterinary clinical pathology.

―The recognition of the AVCPT is beneficial to laboratory medicine and veterinary profession as a whole,‖ says Barb

Lewis, MA, CVT, AVCPT Chair. ―It offers veterinary technicians another route to specialize and gives the profession and

patients high quality care in veterinary clinical pathology.‖

Organizing Committee members of the AVCPT include Sue Kolkka, AAS, LVT (Oradell Animal Hospital, NJ); Barb

Lewis, MA, CVT (Morehead State University, KY); Barbie Papajeski, MS, LVT (Murray State University, KY); Sharon

Richardson, BS, LVT (Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, KY); Oreta Samples, DHSc, MPH, CVT (Fort Valley State Uni-

versity, GA); Pam Schendel, BS, RVT (Purdue University, IN); Dan Walsh, MPS, RVT (Purdue University, IN).

NAVTA is a nonprofit organization that represents and promotes the veterinary technician profession. NAVTA provides

direction, education, support and coordination for its members. Incorporated in 1981, NAVTA is the national organization

devoted exclusively to developing and enhancing the profession of veterinary technology. More information about

NAVTA and a complete list of all of the specialties can be found at http://www.navta.net or by calling 888.99NAVTA.

Contact:

Sandy Sponaugle

Office: 703-740-8737 x102

NAVTA Announces 11th

Veterinary Technician

Specialty

December 5, 2011

NAVTA Announces 11th Veterinary Technician

Specialty

avcpt.vts@gmail.com

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Mr. Tyler Papineau was born and raised in Western Kentucky, and has remained a life-

long Kentucky resident. He is an honors graduate of Murray State University where he

received a B.S. degree in Animal Health Technology in 2010. He earned his M.S. degree

in Animal Science from Murray State University in 2011, completing a thesis on equine

parasitology. While attending Murray State University to earn his undergraduate degree,

Mr. Papineau worked as a veterinary assistant in a mixed animal veterinary practice. Af-

ter completing his undergraduate degree, Mr. Papineau worked full time as a licensed

veterinary technician in a small animal veterinary practice while pursuing his graduate

degree. Mr. Papineau is currently employed by Murray State University at the Breathitt

Veterinary Center (BVC) in Hopkinsville, KY. There he works as a Virology laboratory

technician responsible for testing diagnostic samples submitted by veterinarians. He has

also taken on other duties, such as the BVC Quality Audit Committee and the BVC

monthly newsletter. He is also a member of NAVTA, and the Association of Veterinary

Microbiologists and a lifetime member of the National FFA Organization and a 4-H

Alumni. Recently purchasing a home, Mr. Papineau resides in Hopkinsville, KY. During

his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, camping, riding

horses, working on his family’s cattle and goat farm, and hiking. Mr. Papineau comes

from a farm family and is proud of his agricultural ties.

Meet Your New President-Elect—Mr. Tyler Papineau, MS, LVT

During our annual business meeting,, a new face was elected to the office of president

elect allowing Ms. Anna Doom the opportunity to move into the role of acting presi-

dent and Ms. Dean Ann Provine the opportunity to finally become the Past-president

after several years of service in this role.

Anna has been a member of KVTA since 2006 and has been serving as president elect

since 2008. She is a Clinical Instructor at Murray State University and teaches in areas

involving animal restraint and handling, physical examination procedures, blood col-

lection techniques and in-house diagnostic testing, along with courses involving micro-

biology, virology and serology. Before moving to Murray to teach, Anna worked as a

Veterinary Technologist at a small animal hospital in her hometown. Anna currently

lives in Murray, Kentucky and has a Sheltie Collie named Roxy and Lab Mix named

Romy. She also has a Domestic Long Hair named Shadow. She looks forward to the

Meet Your 2012 President—Ms. Anna Doom, MS, LVT

Hello all! I would first like to mention how excited I am about serving as

your 2011-2012 KVTA President. I see a lot of potential within this

organization. Within this upcoming year I hope to build our

organization, reaching even more veterinary technicians, technologists

and veterinary professionals than we ever have before. I want to hear

from all of you, your thoughts and ideas. I will also be keeping in touch

with all of you, making sure you stay informed on all the updated

information within the KVTA. I am proud of this profession and this

organization. I look forward in representing you and the Kentucky

Veterinary Technician Association. - Anna Doom, MS, LVT

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Mr. Papineau will soon be

taking over the website

maintenance. Send him

ideas at

tpapineau@murraystate.edu