With a wish and a prayer for sunny weather, the AASV Foundation will return to Fox Ridge Golf Club in Dike, Iowa for its 2010 Midwest Golf Outing, scheduled for Wednesday, August 25. Last year’s event at Fox Ridge was cut short by thunderstorms, so the location is being repeated to allow golfers to fully experience and enjoy the course.
Golfer check-in begins at 10:00 am the day of the event. Refreshments will be provided along with an opportunity to hit a few practice balls on the driving range. The 4-person team, best-ball competition begins with a shotgun start at 11:00 am. Box lunches and beverages will be supplied on-course, and an awards dinner will follow the golfing to recognize team and individual contest winners. Registration includes 18 holes of best-ball golf, cart rental, morning refreshments, lunch, and the awards dinner and prizes. The event is expected to conclude by 6:00 pm.
Proceeds from the golf outing provide support for the AASV Foundation as it seeks to "Ensure our future…create a legacy" for swine veterinarians. Income generated by the event enables the Foundation to fund programs such as the swine externship grants for veterinary students, travel stipends for students attending the AASV annual meeting, and funding for research with direct application to the profession.
For a sneak peek at the golf course, visit the Fox Ridge Web site: http://www.golffoxridge.com. For more information about the golf outing, contact the AASV: Tel: 515-465-5255; Fax: 515-465-3832; E-mail: aasv@aasv.org.