American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AM Vet)
Abbreviation
Behavior Club
Organization Type
Departmental - Vet-Med
Tier
Student Organization - Registered
Mailing Address
Vet Med Ames, IA 50014
Phone
None
Email
Gurevich at iastate dot edu
Web Address
None
Description
Educate students and the public about the importance of animal behavior as it pertains to Vet Med livestock production, safety, and pet behavior problems and or training.
Affiliations
None Specified
Membership Information
Student Members
6
ISU Members
0
Non-ISU Members
0
Dues Per Year
$12.00
Allowed Members
Students, Faculty/staff
Allowed Officers
Students
Non-member Event Participation:
No
Membership Qualifications
Pay your dues.
Membership Restrictions
No restrictions.
Elections
April each year.
Meetings
In the Vet Med Building.
Activities
Desc. of Regular Meetings/Activities
Meetings are typically held over the noon hour within the Vet Med building, and cover a variety of behavioral topics.
Member Attendance
80
Non-Member Attendance
10
Special Events
About: Dog Week - A week of great speakers directed towards dog behavior, specifically how to utilize natural behaviors in dog activities, training, and sports. Frequency: Once yearly. Est. Attendance: 100 members, 25 non-members
About: Chase Away Canine Cancer Speed Runs - Time trials for dogs - see how fast they go! Frequency: Once a year Est. Attendance: 30 members, 5 non-members
Activity Advertising
Desc. of Advertising Efforts
September 8: Behavior Club Introduction Meeting with Carol Lowery as a guest speaker on the topic of "Natural Horsemanship". Demonstration with Carol Lowery's host will follow in the round pen at the VTH.
Departmental Privileges
Special Access to Dept. Facilities?
Equal access to Vet Med rooms for meetings.
Special Access to Dept. Personnel?
None.
Funding
Dues
65%
Fundraising
25%
Hills Scholarship
10%
Risk Management
Has a designated officer with risk management responsiblities?
No
Has an Operations Manual
No
Officer Information
Position
Officer
President
Anna Gurevich <>
Treasurer
Jonelle Clow <>
Adviser
Suzanne Millman <> 2424 Lloyd Vet Med Ctr Ames, IA 50011-1250
