Are you wondering what to donate for the AASV Foundation fundraising auction this year? “Follow your passion!” says auction committee chairman Dr Daryl Olsen, setting the theme for the 2015 fundraising activity. Past auction contributions have reflected members’ passions for photography, quilting, knitting, hunting, fishing, sporting events, local artisans, antiques, and – of course – pigs. So what is YOUR passion? Whatever it is, let it guide and inspire you to make a contribution to the AASV Foundation Auction this year! Dr Olsen and his committee are confident this will be the key to a successful fundraising activity in 2015. Check out some of the items already donated at www.aasv.org/foundation/2015/auctionlist.php.
Donate your auction item(s) by December 15
Download the donation form at https://www.aasv.org/foundation and submit a description of your item(s) by December 15. Your contribution will be recognized in the printed auction catalog as well as on the auction Web site, and your name will appear in the JSHAP full-page spread recognizing all of our auction item donors. If that’s not enough, there’s a good chance Dr. Harry Snelson will say something witty about your donation in the AASV e-Letter, too!
The AASV Foundation is passionate about ensuring the future of the swine veterinary profession. Proceeds from the auction enable funding for AASV Foundation programs, including:
- Administering endowments for the Howard Dunne and Alex Hogg Memorial Lectures
- Administering the Hogg Scholarship for a swine veterinarian pursuing an MS or PhD
- Administering funding for Veterinary Student Scholarships
- Co-sponsoring travel stipends for veterinary students attending the AASV Annual Meeting
- Providing swine externship grants to veterinary students
- Funding swine research with direct application to the profession
- Administering funding for the National Pork Industry Foundation Internship Stipends
- Providing support for Heritage Videos
- Funding AASV student interns