Committee and Council meetings

Committee and Council meetings

 Information on AAVMC Committee and Council meetings can be found on the Pre-conference page of the Annual Conference website (include link). You will be asked to select the meetings you have been invited to attend as part of the registration process. If you are unclear as to whether you are invited to attend a Committee or Council meeting, please contact meetings@aavmc.org for assistance.

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