The AASV Foundation Auction gives you the opportunity to experience a number of once-in-a-lifetime adventures in trout fishing in Arkansas and traveling through historic Mexico. Don’t think you’ve got the time to get away? No problem, Joe Barban makes it possible for you to bring the wonders of nature right into your own home or office with a unique wildlife print. Visit the AASV Foundation Auction website to view the incredible variety of items available for bid during the AASV Annual Meeting in Phoenix on March 7, 2011.
Dr. Russ Nugent has offered for auction a two-person, 1 1/2 day guided spin-fishing trip for Rainbow, German Brown, and Cutthroat Trout in the Bull Shoals Dam tailwaters on the White River in north central Arkansas. Auction winners will be provided lodging for Friday and Saturday nights in a log cabin along with White River near Cotter, Arkansas, which is the self-proclaimed "Trout Capital of America." Food, non-alcoholic beverages, and guided fishing all day Saturday and half-day Sunday will also be provided. "Outdoor Life" magazine considers this area one of the top outdoor destinations in America. If the winner has never fished this river, he or she is in for a treat!
Here’s your chance to experience the beauty and history of Mexico with your own private tour guide! Dr. Alberto Stephano will host and guide you and another guest on a five-day visit to his home city of Leon (and the shoe capital of Mexico) and the nearby historic towns of Guanajuato and San Miguel Allende. All you need to do is arrange the dates with Dr. Stephano, and make your own flight reservations to get there and back. The actual itinerary is up to you.
Once again, thanks to the generosity of Carthage Veterinary Service and Pfizer Animal Health, Joe Barban wows us with four beautiful framed wildlife and nature prints. These prints highlight Joe’s incredible eye for light and composition and demonstrate the extreme patience it takes to capture that perfect moment. Any of these prints would look fabulous hanging on a wall in your home or office.
Looking for something to fill out your piglet figurine collection? The AVMA PLIT might just have answer. They have graciously donated "three little piggies" that are just perfect for that empty spot on your shelf or desk. One is an incredibly cute frilly little piggy bank that looks happy to store your coins. The other two, one named Jack and the other named Keith, are unique little treasures you won’t be able to pass up. You can pick up one or all three.
These are just a sample of the fantastic variety of items donated by our generous friends, family and industry allies. Take a few minutes to visit the auction website and remember, there’s still time for you to make a donation to help out the foundation. Financial contributions, like the generous contributions of Hermitage NGT and Idexx Laboratories, are also welcome. Donating an item is simple. Just complete the donation form and send it in.