New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association

“Membership in the Association consists of the following classifications:a. Regular membership is open to an doctor of veterinary medicine. A regular member may vote on the affairs of the Association and hold office.b. First year membership is available to a doctor of veterinary medicine who will not have completed twelve (12) months of practice by December 3 1st of the year of admission to the Association. A first year member has all the rights and privileges of a regular member, but is not required to pay regular dues during the first year of membership.c. Retired membership is available to a member of the NHVMA who has completed 35 continuous years as a member from the date of application for membership, has retired, and who requests exemption from payment of dues. For this purpose, a retired member is one who has ceased all regular employment and whose annual earnings from occasional professional activity or other employment do not exceed the maximum earning limit established by the U. S. Government to remain qualified for social security retirement benefits. He/she shall continue to have a vote and the right to hold office.d. Honorary membership may be voted by the membership for any person who has made a signal contribution to the science of veterinary medicine, or who has distinguished himself/herself in any branch of medical science or a related field. An honorary member is exempt from paying, dues, shall not vote and shall not hold office.”

“Return is prepared by independent CPA and reviewed by Treasurer prior to filing.”

“Compensation of the Exectutive Director is determined through negotiations with and approval of the Executive Committee.”

“Disclosure of By-Laws made via organization's web site at nhvma.com. Disclosure of financial reports made by allowing personal inspection of documents at the organization's place of business or by forwarding copies of documents to the requesting party. Reimbursement for copying, postage and handling costs are required in advance in the event forwarding is requested.”