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Call for Local Chair – 2027 CVMA Convention in Winnipeg
September 3, 2025
The CVMA is seeking a volunteer to sit on the CVMA Professional Development Committee (PDC) from January 2026 to December 2027 to assist with local arrangements of the 2027 annual convention to be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from July 7 to 11, 2027.
This individual should be dedicated to this role, have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be a person of integrity in the veterinary community. The 2027 Local Chair will assist the Professional Development Committee (PDC) and the CVMA Manager, Professional Development by:
- Suggesting potential speakers for the CE sessions for 2027 CVMA Convention
Projected timeline: January – March 2026 - Suggesting options for the CVMA social evening
Projected timeline: August – October 2026 - Assisting the Manager, Professional Development with the recruitment of volunteers
Projected timeline: November 2024 – April 2027 - Assisting the Manager, Professional Development with logistics, supplies, and
equipment for workshops and labs
Projected timeline: January – April 2027 - Assisting with identifying potential session chairs for the scientific sessions
Projected timeline: February – April 2027
In addition to the areas listed above, the Local Chair will also participate in quarterly Zoom
meetings and one in-person meeting with the PDC in Ottawa, ON.
If you would like to consider this volunteer opportunity, please send an email with a curriculum vitae to Sarah Cunningham, Manager, Professional Development, at scunningham@cvmaacmv.org by October 30, 2025.