AASV Foundation Fundraising Auction

The AASV Foundation is gearing up for another exciting auction at the AASV 2010 Annual Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska! The past two years have seen the auction emerge as a key fundraiser for Foundation programs such as scholarships, externship grants, and travel stipends for veterinary students to attend the annual meeting.  The 2009 auction featured 67 items up for bid and netted over $67,000, nearly matching the previous year’s auction total of $70,000+. The auction committee hopes to repeat this performance during the 2010 live and silent auctions on Monday, March 8, at the Hilton Omaha Hotel.

To reach the goal, we need your help! Your participation in the AASV Foundation Live and Silent Auctions will support the Foundation's mission to ensure the future of swine veterinary medicine by funding research, scholarships, grants, and educational programs and materials!

Auction Date: March 8, 2010
AASV 2010 Annual Meeting
Omaha, Nebraska

Donate an item
Once again, we're relying on contributions of auction items to make this year's auction a success. To donate an item, simply complete the donation form. We've extended the donation due date to December 31. Donors will be recognized along with a description of the item in the auction catalog to be printed and distributed prior to the annual meeting. The information will also be posted to the online auction listing, and we'll recognize your contribution in the AASV e-Letter as well. Successful auction items in the past have included handcrafted items, hunting and fishing trips, electronics, sporting equipment, artwork, clothing, and tickets to sporting events and other activities. Be creative and have fun with your donation!

Make a financial contribution
Let us do the shopping for you. Use the donation form to make a financial contribution, and we'll purchase an item for the auction and list you as the donor. Your contribution is tax deductible.

Check out the items up for bid
Take a look at the items already donated for this year's auction, and make plans to bid! Remember, since the items have been donated, 100% of your winning bid will support the AASV Foundation! Plus, the amount of your bid over the retail value of the item is tax deductible! We look forward to seeing you at the 2010 AASV Foundation Auction on Monday night, March 8, in Omaha, Nebraska! Can't be there? Don't worry, you can submit your bid prior to the auction, or make arrangements to bid by phone!

Questions?
Feel free to visit with one of the Auction Committee members listed below to discuss your participation. And while you're at it, be sure to thank them for their commitment to help the Foundation "Ensure our Future....Create a Legacy" for swine veterinarians!

2010 AASV Foundation Auction Committee
Rod Johnson, chair
Matt Anderson
Butch Baker
John Baker
Joe Connor
Scott Dee
Tom Gillespie
Peggy Anne Hawkins
Darrell Neuberger
Daryl Olsen
Max Rodibaugh
Larry Rueff
Gordon Spronk
Tom Wetzell
Warren Wilson