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2025 AASV Foundation Auction

AASV 2025 Annual Meeting
San Francisco, California
March 3, 2025

To make a contribution to this key fundraiser for the AASV Foundation, please complete and return the Donation Form by December 1. Click here for details about the auction and the Auction Committee roster.

Cash Donors

Our “Golden” Donors
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Every donation is like a “nugget of gold” that helps the foundation fulfill its mission through its many programs! We sincerely thank the following donors for their monetary contributions to this important fundraising effort:

Dr. Paul J. Armbrecht: $5000
Dr. Butch and Emma Baker: $2000
Dr. Wayne and Karen Freese: $1000
Dr. Peggy Anne Hawkins: $1000
Dr. Steve Henry: $1000
Drs. J. Tyler Holck and Gayle Brown: $1000
Mrs. Mary Lou Hogg: $1000
Drs. Jim and Erin Lowe: $1020.80
Dr. Alex Ramirez: $1000
Dr. Cameron and Cassie Schmitt: $1000
Dr. Teddi Wolff: $1000
Dr. Vincil Wilt: $600
Boyle Capital: $500
Dr. Hans Rotto: $500
Dr. Harold Tilstra: $300

Items Up for Bid

Thanks to generous donors, the following items will be up for bid in the 2025 AASV Foundation fundraising auction.

Luxury GlampingGlamping tent in forest
Donated by: Boehringer Ingelheim

Glamping tent in forestImmerse yourself in the great outdoors without forgoing the comforts of home. Under Canvas is the nation’s premier upscale camping experience provider. This $2000 gift card will allow you to select your date and your preferred accommodation (tent style) in one of 10 exciting locations: Bryce Canyon, Acadia, Lake Powell, Zion, Grand Canyon, Moab, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, Great Smokey Mountains and Glacier. Under Canvas includes daily housekeeping, fire pit, organic bath products, private bathroom, on-site dining, adventure concierge, complimentary camp activities, USB battery packs and they are pet friendly. See www.undercanvas.com. An additional $500 VISA gift card is also a part of this package!

Market value: $2500

Wyoming Trout FishingBrown trout
Donated by: Boehringer Ingelheim

Brown troutA $2400 gift certificate for wyominganglers.com will provide an all-inclusive, 3-night stay and 2 full days of guided trophy trout fishing on the North Platte River near Casper, Wyoming! The Grey Reef section of the North Platte near Casper was named the #1 Big Fish Destination in the lower 48 by American Angler magazine.

Market value: $2400

Benelli SBE-3 12g ShotgunBenelli Super Black Eagle 3 12-gauge camo shotgun
Donated by: Pharmgate Animal Health

Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 12-gauge camo shotgunWaterfowl hunters, take note of this Super Black Eagle 3 Semi-Automatic 12-Gauge Shotgun (Model 10360). Benelli design engineers have focused on three areas of critical importance to the serious waterfowler: Improved ergonomics, intuitive, flawless functionality and an updated design, style and feel for the latest in modern waterfowling reliability. This model’s Comfort Tech™ 3 stock, receiver, and 26″ barrel are finished in Gore™ Optifade™ Timber. A standard hard case and 4 chokes are included.

Restrictions: U.S. bidders only. This item cannot be shipped directly to the winning bidder. The buyer may come to Perry, Iowa to complete the required in-person background check to take possession. Alternatively, the gun can be shipped to a licensed firearms dealer near the buyer (additional fees may be imposed by the local dealer for background check and transfer of possession).

Market value: $2100

Cooler with Wagyu Beef
Donated by: ARKO Laboratories

ARKO Laboratories is filling this Plano 32-quart cooler with $500 worth of Wagyu beef from 5 BAR 1 Meat Co, a sibling-run meat company dedicated to excellent product and service. The company produces locally raised and nationally sourced beef and pork, specializing in high quality Wagyu and Berkshire, as well as conventional meat options. The company is made up of Paul Skartvedt’s nieces and nephews and was formed to provide income to help pay for their future college endeavors. The five siblings have worked together on the farm to build their cow base, focusing on meat quality. Paul works at ARKO Labs in Jewell, and has enjoyed these products produced by 5 BAR 1 Meat Co. many times. They have very consistent product that tastes amazing!

Market Value: $700

Compart Duroc Pork (x2)Assortment of fresh pork meat, including ribs, ham, bacon, loin
Donated by: Aurora Pharmaceutical

Assortment of fresh pork meat, including ribs, ham, bacon, loinThe Compart Duroc “All Natural” Taste of Elegance Gift Box includes the perfect meats for any event! Premium Compart Duroc boneless country pit hams bring the taste of good old-fashioned flavor to your dinner table. Paired with Compart Duroc’s elegant 5-rib Frenched pork rack, applewood smoked loin, juicy St. Louis-style ribs, lean and thick applewood smoked bacon, a fine boneless loin, and a tenderloin, your table will be dressed with delicious, mouthwatering pork your guests will be talking about for years to come. All Compart Duroc premium products are easy to cook, and their natural marbling and firmness make them rich and flavorful. They are simply, naturally delicious.

Aurora Pharmaceutical is donating two gift boxes, to be auctioned separately.

Market Value: $170 per gift box

One Case Indiana Kitchen Bacon
Donated by: Indiana Packers Corporation

Our flagship bacon. No liquid smoke, gluten or MSG. Just smoked over real hardwood chips and cured in the essentials: water, salt and sugar. For those who want to feed their families the highest quality meat they can get their hands on. Indiana Packers will ship 1 case (24 one-pound packages) of bacon directly to the winning bidder.

Market Value: $150

Tailgate Palooza: ISU CyclonesThree swine veterinarians holding signs promoting pork and Iowa State football.
Donated by: Suidae Health & Production

Three swine veterinarians holding signs promoting pork and Iowa State football.The countdown is on, college football season is right around the corner!  And, come game day, football fans know what goes hand-in-hand with college football…tailgating of course!

And if you’ve ever been to a tailgate party, you know how much fun people have in the parking lots of stadiums and arenas. Loaded with energy and excitement, game day can become the ultimate fan experience when kicked off with a tailgate party at the Suidae Health and Production RV followed by watching the home Iowa State football game of your choice (excluding Iowa) from some of the best seats in the house!

The Suidae tailgate will find you surrounded with spontaneous cheers and chants from the crowds, savory smells from portable grills drifting in the air, food from an award-winning pork menu, plenty of drinks, and great company!

With 4 tickets in hand following the tailgate, you and your friends will make your way to row 2 in the end zone with Sukup End Zone Club Premier seating.

The premier hospitality section at Jack Trice Stadium, the Sukup End Zone Club allows you the comforts of home while you cheer on your team from the stands! Along with your tickets to the premium outdoor chair-back seats, you will have access to a climate-controlled two-level lounge overlooking the field, “gameday”-themed à la carte food stations, full-service cash bar (mixed drinks, beer, and wine), and private restrooms within club lounge areas.  Want to catch up on your other gameday favorites during halftime?  No problem! The lounge also features Wi-Fi service and 21 HD televisions on each level.

This tailgating package, hosted by Suidae Health and Production, includes food and drink while tailgating plus 4 tickets to your choice of home Iowa State Cyclone football game (excluding Iowa).

Market Value: $2,500

Tailgate Palooza: Fighting IlliniAaron Lower and Clayton Johnson holding a plate of barbecue pork.
Donated by: Drs. Clayton Johnson & Aaron Lower

Aaron Lower and Clayton Johnson holding a plate of barbecue pork. Receive 4 game tickets and host up to 20 tailgating guests at a 2025 Big Ten football game in Champaign, Illinois! Choose from any of the following games: Western Illinois, Western Michigan, Maryland, Northwestern, Ohio State, Rutgers, or USC. You’ll enjoy having four total seats in the lower level of Memorial Stadium, right behind the Illini bench on the 40-yard line. Leave the tailgating work to us as the 2019 Illinois Tailgating BBQ Champion Team “Praise the Lard” cooks its award-winning selection of Pulled Pork Butkus, Galloping Ghost Ribs, and Oskee Cow Wow for you. You’ll get a free parking pass to one of the finest tailgate lots on campus, right next to the stadium. Pull in right up to the tailgate where Aaron Lower and Clayton Johnson will set up and BBQ for you. Your only job is to show up and enjoy the game!

Market Value: $2,500

Tailgate Palooza: MN Golden Gophers
Donated by: Fairmont Veterinary Clinic and Preferred Capital Management

Minnesota Gophers tailgate bus surrounded by fansYou and three of your friends can help Coach Fleck and the Golden Gophers “Row the Boat” to a Gopher victory! Indulge in food and adult beverages in the tailgate 4 hours pre-game, then watch the game from the prestigious Cambria suite section. The winning donor will have the opportunity to choose from any of the 2025 University of Minnesota home games. Come cheer on the Gophers!

Market value: $2500

Coffee Mugs: Pink & Blue PigsFour white coffee mugs with design of pink and blue pigs
Donated by: Dr. Dyneah Classen

Four white coffee mugs with design of pink and blue pigsThis set of 4 generous 11-oz mugs is perfect for holding plenty of whatever beverage gets your morning off to a great start! The cute pink-and-blue pig design was created by a veterinarian at Flufftons Art Studio.

Market Value: $75

Coffee Mugs: Pig Farm Vet Visit4 white coffee mugs with pig vet design
Donated by: Dr. Dyneah Classen

4 white coffee mugs with pig vet designIt’s what you do: take care of pigs and drink caffeinated beverages (not necessarily in that order). Strut your stuff with this set of 4 spacious mugs designed by a veterinarian at Flufftons Art Studio.

Market Value: $75

Pigs & Vets Travel Mugs2 travel mugs with pig designs
Donated by: Dr. Dyneah Classen

2 travel mugs with pig designsIt’s the perfect combination: Pigs and Pig Vets. Keep your liquid refreshment handy and safe while you’re on the road to your next call. This set includes one travel mug of each design, created by a veterinarian at Flufftons Art Studio.

Market value: $70

Statue: Veterinarian and Piglet
Donated by: Drs. Hank and Isabel Harris

This statue depicting a woman veterinarian holding a small piglet is a plaster casting with an acrylic coating. The base measures approximately 5″ x 5″ and the height is approximately 15″. It would make the perfect gift for a new veterinarian – or a lovely addition to your office décor! Sculptor: Dillon Harris (www.sxulptura.com).

Market value: $300

Statue: Veterinarian and Cat
Donated by: Drs. Hank and Isabel Harris

The statue depicting a woman veterinarian holding a small cat is a plaster casting with an acrylic coating. The base measures approximately 5″ x 5″ and the height is approximately 15″. It would make the perfect gift for a new veterinarian – or a lovely addition to your office décor! Sculptor: Dillon Harris (www.sxulptura.com)

Market value: $300

“Wayne” Steel Cow Print
Donated by: National Pork Producers Council

During the 2024 World Pork Expo, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) unveiled the third and final painting of the Steel Cow series, featuring a Hampshire pig named Wayne. This work of art pays homage to Wayne Maschhoff, one of the founding members of the historic Moline 90. In May 1966, Wayne and 89 of his peers gathered in Moline, Illinois, to strategize on advancing the pork industry. This painting serves as a tribute to the enduring spirit of those who paved the way for the modern pork industry. Each piece in the Steel Cow series encapsulates this legacy, blending artistry with the rich history of pork production. Print is 20″ x 20″.

Market Value: $149