MVMA QUARTERLY - FALL 2021
We’re Back at the Fair! T
he Missouri State Fair did not disappoint! With a full schedule of veterinary volunteers, we greeted, laughed, and discussed a multitude of topics with fair-goers August 12-22 in Sedalia, Mo.
Over 40 members donated a day of their time reaching out to the public with information about the MVMA, answers to questions about pets, and good conversation. Our volunteers were kept quite busy throughout the event visiting with fair-goers and spreading the word about good health care for their animals. This year, the MVMA combined its booth with the MU College of Veterinary Medicine. Volunteers greeted booth visitors, answered a myriad of questions, and handed out bookmarks and brochures on MVMA programs and information on pet health and welfare. Emphasis was also made on the MVMA’s Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Programs and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation’s Animal Archives of Missouri and museum.
A big thanks goes to these MVMA volunteer State Fair Ambassadors...
Burton Schauf & Chella (Yellow Lab), Tony Martin, Shelia Taylor, Greg Houtsma, Bob Graves, Shuping Zhang, Kenton Morgan, David Wilson, Tom Lenz, Linda Hickam, John Hunt, Bob Barnett, Chad McNeal, Taylor Woods, Dennis Weaver, Ben Potter, Dave Hopson, Chuck Barry, David Hertzog , Steve Goff, Bruce Whittle, David Wilson, Susan Sczepanski & Robert (Boston Terrier), M. Bill Jones, Bill Messick, Lonnie Blum, Sally Burd, Karen Campbell-Motsinger, Mark Bock, Cody Lewis, Bev Sherman, Steve Nickell, Tom Rose, Michael Pfander & Ramsay (Native American Indian Dog), Rodney Chapman, and Clark Fobian.
Dr. Dennis Weaver(left) and Dr. Taylor Woods have been state fair volunteers for many years.
Dr. Ben Potter visits with a fair-goer while holding the newest member of the MVMA State Fair volunteers.
“Robert” (Dr. Susan Screpanski’s Boston Terrier) welcoming visitors to the MVMA State Fair booth.
Dr. Bruce Whittle(left) and Dr. Dave Wilson answering questions from one of the many booth visitors. 6
Dr. Chuck Barry (left) and Dr. Dave Hopson ready to visit with fairgoers.
A great big thank you to all of our members who helped this year. Think about joining us at next year’s fair. August 11-21, 2022
