MVCAC

Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting
2026-02-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-13 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 9:00am – 10:00am PDT

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94th Annual Conference
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-04 | Omni Rancho Las Palmas, 41000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270, United States
94th Annual MVCAC Conference & Exhibitor Showcase
One Health, One Fight: Connecting Vector Control to Global Health
Connecting Vector Control to Global Health
February 1-3, 2026 (Board Meeting on 2/4)
Omni Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage, CA
Join us for the reimagined 94th Annual MVCAC Conference, where we unite professionals, researchers, and advocates to advance the mission of One Health. This year’s theme, One Health, One Fight: Connecting Vector Control to Global Health, emphasizes collaborative solutions to protect human, animal, and environmental health in an interconnected world.

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5K RUN/WALK
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Keynote Speaker: Cheryl Stroud, DVM, PhD
We are thrilled to announce Cheryl Stroud, Executive Director of the One Health Commission (OHC), as our plenary speaker! Dr. Stroud, a veterinarian with a PhD in endocrine physiology, brings decades of experience in industry, academia, private practice, and One Health advocacy.
For over 11 years, Dr. Stroud has led the OHC, a globally recognized non-profit dedicated to connecting One Health stakeholders, fostering interdisciplinary teams, and educating communities worldwide. Her leadership has driven initiatives like:

Bat Rabies Education Team (BRET)
One Health Social Sciences Initiative (OHSS)
One Health Education-US (OHE-US)
Gregory D Bossart Memorial Scholarship
Global One Health Day, celebrating its 10th anniversary on November 3, 2026
The Who’s Who Map (view here), showcasing organizations worldwide that champion One Health principles

Dr. Stroud’s keynote will explore how collaboration can amplify One Health efforts, making it the default approach for addressing global health challenges. Expect an inspiring call to action to become force multipliers in vector control and beyond.

Conference Highlights
This year’s conference offers a dynamic program designed to foster learning, networking, and innovation:

Full Program Now Available – Explore the symposium, keynotes, talks, and more on the full program here.
NEW! Tuesday Awards & Networking Luncheon NEW this year, our Awards and networking luncheon! Celebrate the achievements of the past year while enjoying a delicious lunch!
Closing Night Event: Enjoy the warm desert evening at our closing celebration, a perfect way to wrap up the conference with fellow attendees.
Wednesday Morning Drone Workshop: Dive into cutting-edge technology with hands-on training in drone applications for vector control. Note: Interested attendees must register for this workshop (limited to the first 30 people). Register ASAP so you don’t miss out on a spot! View the workshop outline/schedule here.
Back by Popular Demand:

Munzy Golf Tournament: Tee off with colleagues (registration required). If you have specific people who you want to golf with, let Jody Morgan at pinegrovemad1@gmail.com know. We will accommodate the best we can!
Outrunning Mosquitoes 5K: Run or walk in this exciting community event (registration required).

Why Attend?
The MVCAC Conference is your opportunity to:

Engage with global leaders in vector control and One Health.
Discover innovative tools and strategies to combat vector-borne diseases.
Build lasting professional connections in a vibrant, collaborative environment.

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Secure your spot now: Register here
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative event that bridges vector control with global health. Join us in Rancho Mirage for an unforgettable experience!

Hotel Information
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Reservation Cut-Off Date: January 6, 2026, or once the room block fills up, whichever comes first
Hotel Cancellation: Please refer to your hotel confirmation for cancellation policies; MVCAC policy is that the one-night deposit will not be refunded unless approved by MVCAC staff
Discounted resort charge is $20.00 plus tax per room per night. Self-parking is complimentary; valet parking is $30.00 plus tax per vehicle per night.
10% discount on Spa services and Golf.
The Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort has a resort services charge, which includes Complimentary Premier Wi-Fi, and access to Splashtopia waterpark & Conchilla Valley pool.

5k Volunteers Needed

Conference planning is underway for 2026 and we are in need of a volunteer to join our committee! Awesome energy is needed to help make our “Outrunning Mosquitoes” race a swat-tastic success. This volunteer is essential for the day of the event to help direct runners, keep time and make sure we have enough volunteers on the course. You are a vital part of this fun and unique event. Reach out to Kristi in the MVCAC office (kmaryman@amgroup.us) to help us make this race a bite-free blast!

Questions? Please reach out to Meeting Manager, Kristi Maryman at kmaryman@amgroup.us

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Program
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Call for Papers and Posters
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Kristi Maryman

Lab Technologies Committee
2026-01-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the last Friday of every month from 1:00pm – 2:00pm PDT
Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

IVM Committee Meeting
2026-01-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm PDT

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Webinar: VectorSurv Offseason Checklist
2025-12-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Upcoming Online Training:
VectorSurv Offseason Checklist
December 16th 4PM ET/ 1PM PT

As active surveillance for the 2025 season comes to an end in many jurisdictions, VectorSurv’s December training will outline some priorities and tasks that many agencies may want to consider for the upcoming surveillance offseason. These include performing data quality reviews and a data access review for your agency, entering historical data into VectorSurv using our CSV / Excel import tools or programmatically through our API, and learning about how to effectively embed VectorSurv maps into your agency’s website.
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Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting
2025-12-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 9:00am – 10:00am PDT
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Committee & Planning Meeting
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-04 | Visalia Marriott, 300 S Court St, Visalia, CA, 93291, United States
December 2nd – 4th – Visalia Marriott
The agenda for this meeting (which includes the Zoom links for hybrid meetings) is behind the member login here
Who should attend – Committee members, board members, other members interested in mapping out what 2026 will look like for MVCAC. This meeting will including trainings, committee meetings, and strategy sessions, along with a formal board meeting.
Format – This meeting will be held in a mixed format; strategy sessions will be in-person only due to their collaborative design. The orientation and committee meetings will be hybrid.

Hotel Booking Information:

The room block deadline for this event has passed.

Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Committee Meeting
2025-09-19 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
September 19, 2025 at 1:30pm
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IVM Committee Meeting
2025-09-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Recurring Meeting: 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm
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MVCAC Summer Board Meeting
2025-07-24 | Online
Summer Board Meeting – July 24th

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MVCAC Educational webinar about SIT outreach strategies
2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
July 15 from 1-2pm
Join us for an educational webinar to learn more about SIT communications and outreach programs that West Valley MVCD, Greater LA County VCD, and San Gabriel MVCD have underway or are planning to roll out. They will share the communications strategies they developed, outreach tactics used, and any lessons learned. This webinar will help districts that are planning or considering SIT programs.
Note: This program has been approved for 1.0 Category A.
