ULVAA Committee Nominations

Nominations are now open for the roles of Chair, Communications Officer, and Treasurer.

The nomination period will begin on Thursday 20 April and close on Sunday 21 May. We encourage all alumni to apply, whether you graduated recently or many years ago!

Committee members play a vital role in shaping the future of the Association, supporting current and future students, and looking after a community of alumni that is engaged and supportive. As a member of the Committee, you will be able to help shape the programme of activities and communications for all vet alumni.

No matter which role you choose, being a member of the committee is a rewarding and enriching experience that will give you the chance to make a positive difference in the lives of students and alumni alike. Being part of the committee is also a great way to reconnect with fellow alumni and network with colleagues in your field.

More information on each role’s responsibilities is available below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at ulvaa@liverpool.ac.uk.

We look forward to receiving your nominations and working together to build the future of the University of Liverpool Veterinary Alumni Association.

Chair of the Committee

  • To arrange and chair Committee Meetings, including the AGM
  • To oversee and support activities of Committee Members
  • To be a point of contact and support between the Association and the School
  • To be a point of contact and support between the Association and the students of the School
  • To be a point of contact and support between the Association and the University
  • To engage and encourage involvement of the wider alumni with the Association
  • To ensure and maintain diversity and engagement of the Association

Treasurer

  • To receive all donations, and any other income, on behalf of the Association
  • To make payments on behalf of the Association following approval by the Committee
  • To monitor the Association’s bank accounts (current and deposit)
  • To keep accurate records of all financial transactions
  • To report on the current financial position of the Association at Committee Meetings
  • To prepare annual accounts for presentation at the AGM
  • To liaise with the Auditors (Independent Examiners) of the accounts
  • To prepare and submit claims to HM Revenue & Customs for repayment of tax on donations made under the Gift Aid Scheme

Communications Officer

  • Coordinating and producing content for communications with Members through liaison with the Development and Alumni Relations Team (DART) who hold the database, primarily via email and website. Communications include:
    • Events promotion
    • Notices re. AGM, elections, etc.
    • E-Newsletters – copy produced in collaboration with DART and sent to members via e-mail twice a year
  • Website
    • Providing updates to DART to update the ULVAA website

Social Media Officer

Coordinating and producing content for communications with Members via social media platforms, and working together with the ULVAA Communications Officer on creating content for the e-newsletter. Communications include:

  • Events promotion
  • Notices re. AGM, elections, etc.
  • E-Newsletters – copy produced in collaboration with DART and sent to members via e-mail twice a year
  • Social media
    • Updating the ULVAA Facebook page
    • Establishing other channels as needed

Member without Portfolio

We are also accepting nominations for members without a portfolio, who will be supporting the Committee with a variety of tasks depending on current priorities and plans. These can include:

  • Supporting the Careers Fair – liaising with LUVS
  • Communicating with students to advertise the Vet Student Experience Fund and the John Tandy Final Year Student Award
  • Keeping in touch with the student clinical societies.

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