APPROVED ACTIVE POINT OPPORTUNITIES:

• Active points are opportunities that are open to the whole school, benefit CVM and/or the community, and meet the minimum time requirements. The SAVMA E-board must approve the opportunity BEFORE it occurs for it to count as an active point.

• Events that you receive income, class credit, or points through another club may NOT be counted for a SAVMA active point.

• Volunteering at club-specific merchandise tables (excluding SAVMA merchandise tables) does NOT count as an active point.

• You may only earn ONE (1) point for an event each semester (unless otherwise noted).

  • For example, working two shifts at MVC for a SAVMA table or coat check can only count for one point because it is one event.

• YOU are responsible for SIGNING IN at events or obtaining proof of attendance. If you do no sign in, you will not be eligible for an active point.

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Single Volunteering Events: 3 hours

• Fall Semester

  • First-year Student Orientation

  • SAVMA-sponsored IDEXX Vaccine Clinic

  • Internal Medicine IDEXX Heartworm/FIV/FeLV Lab​

  • Come Clean Duathlon

  • DNR Chronic Wasting Disease Testing

  • Breakfast on the Farm

  • MSU Girl's STEM Day

  • Canine Sports Symposium

  • Small Ruminant Symposium

  • Boo at the Zoo at Potter Park Zoo

  • Equine Practice Committee of the MVMA

  • Zombie Apocalypse Volunteer

  • Street Dog Coalition Free Pet Care Clinic 

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• Spring Semester

  • Vet Education Day (excluding club merchandise tables)

  • MVC Coat Check

  • Internal Medicine IDEXX Bloodwork Lab

  • Big Babies 5K

  • IRONDOG 5K

  • SAVMA-sponsored Microchip Clinic

  • MSU CVM Table at the Michigan Horse Expo

  • State FFA Veterinary Science Contest

  • MSU CVM Equine Health Day

  • MSU Small Animal Day

  • The Michigan Community Street Clinic (prep or event volunteer)

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• Available Both Semesters, Over the Summer, or Variable

  • SAVMA Merchandise Table (at MVC, homecoming, Vet-Ed Day, etc.)​

  • Attend any vet-related conference (excluding MVC, Phi-Zeta Day, and conferences required for class credit) - must submit proof of attendance - Ex. photo of you at the conference

    • Example Conferences: SAVMA Symposium, AABP, IVECCS, AAEP, etc​

  • Student Center Cleaning. This opportunity allows for only one student per week to earn an active point for this activity. You may request a week to clean the microwaves/refrigerator OR study rooms/tables in advance, but only one student per week. Sign up here. You may only earn one active point for this activity per year. Submit an active point submission form online WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF COMPLETION at this online form.

    • Appliance cleaning entails ALL of the following:

      • All 5 microwaves (2 in the cafeteria and 3 in the student center)

      • Student refrigerator

      • Club refrigerator

      • Toaster (be sure to empty crumb tray)

      • Toaster oven

      • Sink

      • Wipe down counters

    • Study room cleaning entails ALL of the following:​

      • Wiping down all tables in the Student lounge and Study rooms​

      • Make sure rooms are free of trash and picked up

      • Check that all study rooms have markers and cleaner for the boards

  • Barn Cat Project

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Recurring Events: 2 shifts, 6 hours, or 1 semester/term as stated below

• Serve on Wellness Committee - 1 semester

• Wellness Committee Events (set-up, volunteer during event, tear-down) - 6 hours

• CVF's Soup Kitchen - 2 shifts

• Socializing Vivarium Cats/Dogs/other animals (Walks and Wags) - 6 hours

• E-Team (equine emergency team) - Complete required training meeting and 1 shift

• Neonatal Team - Complete required training meeting and 1 active shift

• Lead tours and/or student panels with sign-up sheet signed by APSS faculty - total of 6 tours/panels = 1 active point

• Volunteering with approved Shelter Medicine Club partner shelters - 6 hours

  • Save By Zade​

• SAVMA's Mentor/Mentee program with PVMA students - 6 hours

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If there are additional volunteer opportunities that you think should count as an active point, please fill out this form and the membership chairs will bring the event to the SAVMA E-board for a vote! 

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SUBMITTING ACTIVE POINT COMPLETION FORMS

Individual Events: Complete this online form to earn a point for events that you DO NOT SIGN IN FOR (Ex: vet-related conferences, cleaning microwaves/fridge, volunteering at shelters, etc.). You must include proof of attendance (picture of you at the event, ticket, receipt, signed form, etc.) to earn your active point.

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Organized Events: (Ex: Barn Cat Project, CVF Soup Kitchen, etc.) The event coordinator should fill out the online form above and upload a list of volunteers from their event.

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MEETING POINTS

Any meeting that is hosted or co-hosted by SAVMA counts as a meeting point. You can find upcoming meetings on the SAVMA Bulletin board, SAVMA emails, and our upcoming events page.

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If you have a meeting opportunity that you think would benefit the College community, please fill out this form so the E-board can vote on it!

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READING THE SAVMA POINTS SPREADSHEET

• The SAVMA spreadsheet is organized by SAVMA ID number.​

• Payment Column:

  • X = paid for 4 years.

  • If there is a number after the X, this is how many years you paid for.

  • Ex: X1 = 1 year, X2 = 2 years, etc.

  • You must pay for the number of years you are in school, so if that ends up being more than 4, you must pay for your extra year(s).

    • Only exception is for PhD-DVM students: pay for the number of years you're in your DVM

• Years Active Column:

  • This indicates the years where you met all requirements to be an active member of SAVMA.

  • If this column says all the years that you have been in school here at MSU CVM, then you are up to date.

  • If all years are not listed here, in the far right column titled "Notes," it will tell you what you are missing for those years. This may be points, payment for one of the years, or both.

    • See below for more on the notes column.

• Points Columns:

  • These are the points you have earned throughout the current year.

  • All previous year’s records are kept but removed from this spreadsheet every summer.

  • If you met all requirements it will be noted in the years active column.

• Points Accrued Column:

  • This indicates how many extra active points you have earned and “banked up” from both prior years and the current year.

• Notes Column:

  • This is where you will find notes regarding anything attached to your SAVMA membership.

  • Points Key:

    • MP = Meeting Point

    • AP = Active Point

    • Each of these will include the year that you need those points made up from.

• Grad Packet Column:

  • 4th Year Only

  • Indicates if you are eligible for Post-Graduate benefits through the AVMA

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