Past Presidents Rise to the Challenge

March 27, 2019 — AASV Staff

During August 2017, then AASV Foundation Chairman Dr John Waddell initiated the Past Presidents' Challenge to help the foundation achieve its $2 million goal by the 2019 AASV 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting. Dr Waddell challenged each of his fellow past presidents to recruit at least 3 new Leman, Heritage, or Legacy donors. To count toward the goal, the donors could have been members who had yet to support the foundation at any level, or those wanting to increase their support from Leman to Heritage or from Heritage to Legacy.

Past-presidents accepted this challenge. Fourteen past presidents earned points in the competition by encouraging new endowment contributions. The point system was based on the amount of the donation; the establishment of a Legacy Fund ($50,000) was worth 50 points, a new Heritage Fellow ($5000) generated 5 points, and a new Leman Fellow ($1000) was worth 1 point in the competition.

The Past Presidents' Challenge winner was Dr Joe Connor with 59 points; he will receive complimentary registration and suite lodging for the 2020 Annual Meeting in Atlanta. Runners-up were Tim Loula (56 points) and Bob Morrison (52 points). Lisa Tokach solicited five new or level-up donors, and Joe Connor, Tim Loula, Bob Morrison, and Paul Ruen each had three.

The Leman, Heritage, and Legacy contributions provide the basis for a perpetual source of income for foundation programs, including scholarships, swine externship grants, travel stipends for veterinary students, research grants, and more.

AASV Foundation Endowed Giving Programs

Leman
Named for the late industry leader and former AASV president Dr Allen Dr. Leman, this giving program confers the title of "Leman Fellow" upon those who make a contribution of $1000 or more to the foundation endowment.

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 used.

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.

If you are ready to lend your support and help build the endowment to ensure future support of the swine veterinary profession, visit the AASV Foundation webpage or contact the foundation by phone, 515-465-5255, or email, aasv@aasv.org.

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