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AASV Foundation news
AASV Foundation requests
research proposals
As part of its planned annual schedule, the AASV Foundation seeks research
proposals for funding in 2006. Up to $12,000 will be disbursed, with
a maximum of $6000 ($US) awarded per project. Proposals are due January
31, 2006. The selection and announcement of projects for funding will
take place in March.
Proposed research must fit into one of the five action areas stated
in the AASV Foundation mission.
Proposals must also contain the following:
- 1. Identification of the issue
- 2. Background information
- 3. Description of the project
- 4. Timeline
- 5. Budget
- 6. Plan to apply results for maximum return to swine veterinarians,
veterinary students, or both
No project timeline is to exceed 12 months. A final report will be due
within 60 days of stated project completion. For more information, or
to submit a proposal, contact:
AASV Foundation 902 1st Avenue Perry, Iowa 50220 Tel: 515-465-5255;
Fax: 515-465-3832 E-mail: aasv@aasv.org. |
AASV Foundation mission
The mission of the AASV Foundation is to empower swine veterinarians
to achieve a higher level of personal and professional effectiveness
by:
- Enhancing the image of the swine veterinary profession,
- Supporting
the development and scholarship of students and veterinarians interested
in the swine industry,
- Addressing long-range issues of the
profession,
- Supporting faculty and promoting excellence in the teaching
of swine health and production, and
- Funding research with direct
application to the profession.
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A hole-in-one!
Over $6000 was raised for the AASV Foundation during the 2005 AASV
Midwest Golf Outing. Remarking about the August
24th event, Dr Rodney Johnson, foundation president, said, "The
money raised goes to the foundation and then back to students and AASV
members through the foundation's activities. It's
a win-win - a hole-in-one!" Under weather conditions befitting a fall day in October, 45 golfers arrived at
the Carroll Country Club with the best of hope for a good round. Although
some golfers may not have played their best rounds, all enjoyed the best facilities
and best opportunity to relax with colleagues, friends, and clients.
"Our team from Chicago thought the trip was well
worth the effort. It was great to see so many old friends," said
Dr Johnson. He continued, "Daryl Olsen did a great job organizing
the event, and the sponsors are to be commended on their support."
Special thanks to sponsors Elanco Animal Health, Intervet, Iowa Veterinary Supply
Co, Novartis Animal Health US, and Schering-Plough Animal Health. Sponsorship
provided the golf refreshments, lunch, closing reception, and prizes!
No golf outing is complete without the traditional 19th hole get-together,
where golfers regroup and commiserate about the round. The AASV golf
outing was no different. During the reception, Dr Daryl Olsen announced
the winners of the best-ball contest on the par 71 course, as follows:
First flight
- First place (with a score of 60): Dave Iverson, Tom Wetzell, Roger
Green, and Dave Bomgaaars
- Second place (with a score of 64): Tim Stuart, Rube Robeoltman, Curt
Teggatz, and Mike Bauer
Second flight
- First place (with a score of 68): Brian Roggow, Paul Ruen, Duane
Jordison, and Jim Dick
- Second place (with a score of 70): Mike Kuhn, Ron White, Jeff Kaisand,
and Gene Spellman
Winners of the flag events
- Longest drive in fairway (Hole 2): Chad Steinkamp
- Closest to the pin (Hole 8): Mike Kuhn
- Closest to the pin (Hole 17): Mike Bauer
- Longest putt (Hole 9): Wes Johnson
- Longest putt (Hole 18): Tom Wetzell
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Above, Dr Tom Wetzell practices putting
prior to the start of the AASV Foundation Midwest Golf Outing. The practice
paid off, as Wetzell took the prize for the longest putt on the 18th
hole. Below, for many others, putting was a matter of "so close, yet so far." (Photos
courtesy of Tracy Raef)
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--Tracy Ann Raef
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