Foundation News (March 2018)
The AASV Foundation Board of Directors continues to accept applications from AASV members seeking board certification in the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW). The applicant must have a DVM or VMD degree and at least 5 years of continuous membership in the AASV.
To apply, the applicant must submit a curriculum vitae, an ACAW-approved program plan, and three (3) letters of reference (one of which must come from the applicant’s mentor). There is no submission “due date,” but there is a limit to the amount of funding available each year. A selection committee will review applications as they are received.
The scholarship will provide annual reimbursements for actual expenses related to the ACAW program, including travel, course fees, and textbooks, with a maximum reimbursement amount of $20,000. Reimbursement will not cover lost income. An additional incentive payment of $10,000 will be issued upon successful and timely completion of the ACAW Board Certification.
For more information, contact the AASV office: Tel: 515-465-5255; E-mail: aasv@aasv.org.
Endowment grows as past presidents rise to the challenge
The race is on! AASV Foundation Chairman Dr John Waddell has called upon each of his fellow AASV past presidents to recruit at least 3 new Leman, Heritage, or Legacy donors to build the foundation endowment to $2 million by the 2019 AASV Annual Meeting.
In terms of the number of new donors, Dr Lisa Tokach is leading the way, having already recruited 3 new Leman Fellows and 1 new Heritage Fellow. Other past presidents who have successfully recruited new endowment contributions include Drs Randy Jones, Bob Morrison, Max Rodibaugh, Alex Ramirez, and Larry Rueff. Since the challenge was announced, three new Legacy funds have been established!
How about you? Are you ready to lend your support and help build the endowment to ensure future support for the swine veterinary profession? When you enroll in one of the giving programs described here, you will be providing a perpetual source of income for foundation programs that include scholarships, swine externship grants, travel stipends for veterinary students, research grants, and more!
Leman
Named for the late industry leader and former AASV president Dr Allen D Leman, this giving program confers the title of “Leman Fellow” upon those who contribute $1000 or more to the foundation endowment. Send your check to the AASV Foundation, 830 26th Street, Perry, IA 50220, or contribute online at ecom.aasv.org/foundation.
Heritage
The Heritage Fellow program recognizes contributions of $5000 or more. In addition to monetary donations, other giving options such as life insurance policies, estate bequests, and retirement plan assets may be utilized. To enroll, complete the Heritage Letter of Intent available at www.aasv.org/foundation/documents/heritageform.pdf.
Legacy
A donor, multiple donors, or a veterinary practice may establish and name a Legacy Fund with a gift of $50,000 or more. The fund may be named after the donor or another individual or group. The donor designates which of three foundation mission categories the fund’s proceeds will support: 1) research, 2) education, or 3) long-range issues. To enroll, complete the Legacy Fund form available at www.aasv.org/foundation/documents/legacyform.pdf.
For more information about the AASV Foundation’s endowment giving programs, or to make your contribution, see www.aasv.org/foundation, or contact the foundation: Tel: 515-465-5255, E-mail: aasv@aasv.org.