Pulse - March 2023 - 13

In her remarks, Dr. Hawkins, recalled her
early years as a veterinarian in Southern California.
" It was my regular attendance at veterinary
chapter meetings that allowed me to get
to know the veterinary professionals in my
community and for you to get to know me.
" I quickly learned that the networking
gained by being active in my association helped
me both personally and professionally. I made
new friends and found sympathy, mentorship,
and support when I needed it.
" The discussions I have with other association
executives are often around how to get
others involved and to help them enjoy the
benefits of this connection. And, I'll tell you:
I don't believe it's by sending them mailers,
eblasts, and a color magazine.
" I honestly feel the best way to share with
others the value of joining this association is by
members telling others directly how much they
get out of it. This association, composed of our
many diverse members each possessing many
different life and work experiences, delivers a
combined depth of knowledge that our members
aren't likely able to achieve without these
shared connections.
" As the children's song says, the more we
get together, the happier we'll be. I wish to
thank you all for your taking the time out of
our busy schedules to attend events such as
this one, and for spreading the word to your
colleagues and new team members about the
value of this organization. "
Dr. Hawkins administered the oath of office
to the 2023 Board of Trustees. Besides
Dr. Nowell, it includes Dr. Adam Gerstein,
vice president; Dr. Karryssa Fenderson, treasurer,
and Drs. Julio Lopez, Bernadine Cruz
and Karla Nichols, who served as president
in 2022. Melissa Tompkins, certified practice
manager, holds the seat reserved for a veterinary
team member.
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MARCH 2023
Cory Day, RVT and owner of Mariners Mile
Pet Clinic in Newport Beach with his wife, Dr.
Nichols, was announced as winner of the Ginny
Grant Award, which is given to someone who
provides outstanding support to a veterinarian.
Other SCVMA award winners
honored had been announced
previously:
The Phil Steinhauer Award went to Elizabeth
Goldstone, a territory manager at Merck Animal
Health.
The Veterinary Team Member Award was
given to Ethel Pawlak of VCA Veterinary Specialists
of the Valley.
The Cortese Lippincott Award went to Dr.
Ronaldo Vasquez, chief surgeon and head surgeon
at North Figueroa Animal Hospital, a
practice founded by his father.
The H. Don Mahan Award, went to Dr.
Diane Craig of Veterinary Surgical Specialists
in Tustin. Her, daughter Alison, a fourth-year
veterinary student at UC Davis, made the presentation.
Chapter
presidents for 2023: Dr. Inez del
Pino, San Fernando; Dr. Evelyn Sagastume,
San Gabriel; Dr. Heather Elliott, Southbay;
Dr. Karen Schachterle, Northbay/Westside;
Dr. Laura Weatherford,
Saddleback Capo;
Dr. Sara Fiocchi, Orange County, and Dr. Raymond
de Villa, Southeast.
Life Members from 2022 are Dr. Eric Van
Nice, Dr. John Agostini, Dr. Scott Anderson,
Dr. Robert Kauman, Dr. Seong Kim, Dr. SaeYoung
Rhee, Dr. Won Seung, Dr. Linda Iburg,
Dr. Louis Schwartz, Dr. Dean Watanabe, and
Dr. Cynthia Wade.
Scholarship Foundation grants: Dylan
Johnston and Sharona Sedighim, both students
of Western University. P
Hawkins & Turner with VTM winner
Ethel Pawlak
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Tompkins presents Sharona Sedighim
with SESF Grant
Weatherford presents Dr. Vasquez with the
Cortese-Lippincott Award
Cory Day receives the Ginny Grant Award
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