News Release

Small Ruminant Practitioners Install New President

Dr. David McCrystle named Small Ruminant Practitioner of the Year

DENVER, Colo. -- The American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners (AASRP) held its 2003 Annual Membership Meeting, July 21, during the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Annual Convention in Denver, Colo.

Dr. Richard Stobaeus, Brunswick, Ga., who has served as the association's president for the past two years, presided over the meeting.  Total current membership in AASRP was reported at 1,014, including veterinarians and students, throughout the U.S. and abroad.

During the meeting, Dr. David McCrystle, Healdsburg, Calif., who has served on the AASRP Board of Directors since 1993 and has served as the association's executive director, was presented the George McConnell Memorial Award, which recognizes the Small Ruminant Practitioner of the Year.

Dr. David Anderson, Columbus, Ohio, was the recipient of a certificate of appreciation for his contributions as a member of the AASRP Board of Directors from 1999-2003.  Dr. Stobaeus was presented a plaque in appreciation for his service as AASRP President.

Dr. Paul Jones, Woodburn, Ore., was installed as the association's president for a two-year term.  Dr. Jones, who has led a visioning process during the past two years as vice president, indicated his desire to implement a number of changes recommended in the board's visioning report during his tenure.

The 2003 election results were announced during the meeting.  Dr. Joan Bowen, Wellington, Colo., was elected vice president (president-elect).  Dr. Mike Rings, Columbus, Ohio, was elected to the board as Director, Region 1, and Dr. Joe Snyder, Myrtle Point, Ore., was re-elected to the board as Director, Region 4.

Other members of the board are: Dr. Christine Navarre, Opelika, Ala., Director, Region 2; Dr. Jim Fallen, Albuquerque, NM, Director, Region 3; and Dr. Glen Zebarth, Alexandria, Minn., Director, At-large.  Dr. Larue Johnson, Windsor, Colo., serves as the association's delegate to AVMA House of Delegates.

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