AAFV ANNual Board of Directors Election

December 2024 Voting

Open Positions for 2025

1- President Elect

1- Director at Large

1- Treasurer

 

President-elect
Eva Marie Quijano Carde
Director-at-Large
Justin Stilwell
Greg Trende
Treasurer 
Jessica Richardson
Proposed changes to the 2020 AAFV Bylaws:
1. Under Article IV Membership: Membership Categories, we proposed to add the term "Distinguished" to the Life Member category (Section 1.4 of Article IV). The proposed text would read as follows (new text in bold):  "Distinguished Life membership may be provided to individuals who have, in the opinion of the Board, participated in, served and contributed to fish medicine with the highest distinction."
  • Approve
  • Disapprove
  • Abstain
2. Under Article IV Membership: Membership Categories, we propose to add a new category "Retired" Members". The proposed category would read as follows (new text in bold): "Retired Full Members are Individuals who have been Full Members for at least 10 years and have retired from full-time employment." They would have the same rights and privileges of Full Members. The annual dues amount will be set by the AAFV Executive Board (may be reduced amount).
  • Approve
  • Disapprove
  • Abstain
3.  Under Article IV Membership: Membership Categories, we propose to add a new category “Friends of AAFV”. The proposed category would read as follows (new text in bold): "Individuals  or organizations that have a keen interest in AAFV activities and would like to contribute to support AAFV’s mission". They would have the same right and privileges of Full Members except they shall not have: the right to attend meetings which are designated as limited to Full Members only and the right to vote on matters upon which votes are limited to Full Members only. The annual dues amount will be set by the AAFV Executive Board (may be reduced amount).
  • Approve
  • Disapprove
  • Abstain
4. Under Article IV Membership: Membership Categories, we proposed to delete the Honorary Membership Category (Section 1.3 of Article IV) and replace it with the new category "Friends of AAFV" upon membership approval. Currently, there are no specific details regarding this category.
  • Approve
  • Disapprove
  • Abstain

Greg Trende's Bio:

I am a ornamental fish veterinarian in my 3rd year with Spectrum Brands GloFish and 5D Tropical, Inc. in Florida. I graduate in 2022 from UF CVM and received the aquatic animal medicine certificate, through which I took Dr. Ruth Francis-Floyd fish disease course, externed with Dr. Shane Boylan at the South Carolina Aquarium, and externed under Dr. Roy Yanong at the UF Tropical Aquaculture Lab. My position has me overseeing 4 different ornamental fish farms as their primary veterinarian, including pond-raised and imported fish with extreme species and disease variation. I also have a private contract overseeing a saltwater lagoon housing fish and stingrays. I have been a member of AAFV for several years, I have spoken at the last 2 AAFV meetings, and I have attended the last 3 Eastern Fish Health Meetings. I regularly have Dr. Roy Yanong’s externs shadow me for at least a day to learn ornamental aquaculture in real-life scenarios.

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December 2023 Voting

Open Positions for 2024

1- President Elect

1- Director at Large

 

President-elect
Robert Martinez - Link to Full Bio
Director-at-Large
Laura Krogman Link to Full Bio
Charlene Morotti - Link to Full Bio
Eva Marie Quijano Carde- Link to Full Bio

November/December 2022 Voting

Open Positions for 2023

1- President Elect

1- Director at Large

 

President-elect
Katharine "Ono" Onofryton - Link to Full Bio
Director-at-Large
Robert Martinez - Link to Full Bio
Charlene Morotti - Link to Full Bio
Stephen Frattini - Link to Full Bio
Eva Marie Quijano Carde- Link to Full Bio
Nicole Nietlisbach- Link to Full Bio
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Jessica Richardson's Bio:

Hi!  I'm a 2015 UC Davis graduate, I've been an AAFV member since I was a vet student and had about 5 years' experience as a relief veterinarian using QuickBooks and online banking. Between undergrad and relief, I've worked in pathology and microbiology labs, small animal general practice, and picked up as much Fish CE as I could find. I've been a passionate fish hobbyist for most of my life and finally transitioned into an industry role working with fish for a large pet company. I'm excited for the opportunity to be more involved in AAFV!

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