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Donors Follow Their Passions in Support of AASV Foundation

October 22, 2014 — AASV Staff

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. Auction donors have taken this advice to heart, as evidenced by the auction contributions already received and posted at www.aasv.org/foundation/2015/auctionlist.php. It's clear that Green Bay Packers football is the passion of certain "Packers Backers," while nature photography is the focus of repeat donor Joe Barban's contributions. JSHAP Editor Dr Judi Bell's donation reflects her passion for knitting, and AASV District Director Dr Bill Starke's donation suggests an interest in artistic porcine puzzles. 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.

Donate your auction item(s) by December 1

Download the donation form at https://www.aasv.org/foundation and submit a description of your item(s) by December 1. 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

AASV staff contributed to or researched this story. For more information about the AASV, please visit http://www.aasv.org/.