One more thing to BE

AASV Foundation Fundraising Auction
Monday, March 6, 2023
AASV's 54th Annual Meeting
Donate to the auction


The 2023 AASV Annual Meeting theme calls upon swine veterinarians to “BE” and fill a variety of roles within their families, jobs, communities, and profession. It just so happens that the AASV Foundation was formed in 1989 to support and assist with that very effort! The foundation’s mission is to “empower swine veterinarians to achieve a higher level of personal and professional effectiveness.”

Over the years, the foundation has initiated and funded a variety of programs to help potential and current swine veterinarians BE the best they can be. Scholarships, travel stipends, and externship grants help budding swine vets navigate their way into the profession. Foundation-funded research projects add to the body of knowledge that practitioners rely upon to advise their clients. The Hogg and American College of Animal Welfare Scholarships provide opportunities for graduate veterinarians to obtain advanced degrees and certifications. These are just a few of the ways the AASV Foundation continues to motivate and support swine veterinarians in their efforts to BE more.

Of course, these programs all require money. Fortunately, AASV members and friends of the profession know how to BE generous. This is no better demonstrated than by the results of the 2022 AASV Foundation fundraising auction, which raised over $112,000 to support the very programs described above. Thank you to ALL whose generosity made this success possible!

BE generous – Donate to the foundation auction!

The annual auction fundraiser is essential for providing immediate and ongoing support for the many scholarships and grants doled out each year. Please BE generous and considering donating an item – or making a cash contribution – for the 2023 auction. The Auction Committee members are reaching out to potential donors to solicit auction items and cash donations for the auction, but don’t wait – please contact a member of the committee if you are interested in supporting the auction this year. To ask questions or discuss possibilities, contact one of the committee members listed below.

Donate auction items by December 1

To donate, complete the donation form at aasv.org/foundation/2023/Donationform.pdf and submit a description and image(s) of your item by December 1. Your contribution will be recognized in the auction catalog as well as on the auction website, and your name will appear in the full-page JSHAP spread recognizing our auction item donors.

What's already been donated? Check out the generous contributions here!

As in recent years, the silent auction will be conducted virtually via ClickBid, and auction donors are asked to keep their donation for shipment to the winning bidder after the auction. The live auction will be held immediately following the Monday evening awards reception at the 2023 AASV Annual Meeting in Aurora, Colorado.

Just think: Your contribution will enable yourself, your colleagues, and your profession to BE so much more! To get started, just BE generous.

The auction proceeds are put to immediate use to fund the many foundation activities that receive annual support. Here are some of the ways the AASV Foundation is currently benefiting those engaged in the swine veterinary profession:

  • Administers endowments for the Howard Dunne and Alex Hogg Memorial Lectures
  • Administers the Hogg Scholarship for deserving AASV member veterinarians to pursue advanced degrees
  • Administers funding for veterinary student scholarships
  • Provides funding for AASV members pursuing board certification in the American College of Animal Welfare
  • Cosponsors travel stipends for veterinary students to attend the AASV Annual Meeting
  • Provides grants to supplement veterinary student swine-related externships
  • Administers funding for important research with direct application and benefits to our profession and swine health
  • Provides support for AASV Heritage videos
  • Provides tuition support for veterinary students to attend the Swine Medicine Education Center to encourage the development of skills related to swine health and production
  • Administers and supports the Dr. Conrad and Judy Schmidt Family Student Debt Relief Scholarships

AASV Foundation Auction Committee

Chase Stahl, John Waddell and Butch Baker, co-chairs
Shamus Brown
Justin Cagle
Joe Connor
Chris Deegan
Jer Geiger
Melissa Hensch
Derald Holtkamp
Micah Jansen
Emily Mahan-Riggs
Chris Olsen
Natalie Schumacher (Baker)
Paul Thomas
Jon Van Blarcom


Questions? Contact committee chairs Chase Stahl (515-851-7822, cstahl@fmtvets.com), John Waddell (636-528-1770, john.waddell@boehringer-ingelheim.com), Butch Baker (515-520-1041, 6456butch@gmail.com) or the AASV Foundation (foundation@aasv.org).