Veterinary Medical Alumni Association at ISU
September 7, 2017
Dear Alumnus:
Please join us for Homecoming! The Veterinary Medical Alumni Association is hosting a reception and luncheon buffet catered by Hickory Park at the College of Veterinary Medicine on Saturday, October 28th, followed by the ISU vs. TCU football game. Attendees will receive an announcement of the luncheon and game times as soon possible, but no later than October 19th. College tours will begin at 9:30 a.m.
In conjunction with Homecoming, the VMAA is selling ornaments featuring the “Gentle Doctor”. Funds raised will support activities such as student awards, the Gentle Doctor magazine,the White Coat Ceremony and alumni receptions. Ornaments can be ordered using the enclosed form. Ornament pre-orders are due September 28, 2017. A limited number of ornaments will be available on the day of Homecoming.
Iowa State University recognizes many outstanding alumni award recipients during Homecoming. The recipients of the 2017 Stange Award are Dr. Hank Harris, DVM ‘67, Dr. Jack Shere, DVM ‘87, and Dr. Richard Ross, DVM ’59.The Switzer Award recipient is Dr. Bill Williams. The Veterinary Medical Alumni Association Outstanding Service Award will be presented to Dr. Dave Schmitt, DVM ‘73.
We purchased a block of 150 football tickets, which will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Due to the demand for football tickets, please order as soon as possible. After these tickets are sold, we will try to purchase more tickets but cannot guarantee that seats will be available. We require advance orders, due October 13th, for the luncheon and mum corsages. After this deadline or if you have questions, please call Marta Burkgren, VMAA, at 515-233-5183. We cannot sell corsages or luncheon tickets on Homecoming day. Ornaments, corsages,football and luncheon ticketscan be picked up in the Fish Tank Lobby at the College beginning at 9:30 a.m. Free parking is available in Lot 96 south of the main entrance to the College. Parking passes will be sent two weeks before Homecoming. Free shuttle buses will be available for transportation to the football game.
Football tickets for all alumni are sold at a discount of $30 off the regular ticket price. VMAA members and their guests receive an additional $10 discount per ticket because the VMAA subsidizes the Homecoming event. If you join the VMAA when you order your tickets, you will receive the additional discount. A membership form is included for your use. Please call Marta Burkgren if you are not sure of your membership status.
Please plan to spend Homecoming with us. We hope you will join your classmates, friends and their families for a day of fun in Cyclone Country!
Sincerely,
Dr. Alan Farnsworth, President
Dr.Laurie Meythaler-Mullins, Past-Pres.
Dr. Lorraine Hoffman Vice-President
Dr. Kathy Mullin, Secretary-Treasurer
Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, Board Member
Dr. Mark Brinkman, Board Member
Order Form Veterinary Medical Alumni Association
Iowa State University Homecoming
October 28, 2017
Quantity: Cost:
______Homecoming football tickets @ $35.00 each ______
Non-members and their guests save $30per ticket!
OR
______Homecoming football tickets @ $25.00 each ______
VMAA members and their guestssave $40per ticket!
You must enclose your paid membership to receive the additional discount.
______Homecoming luncheon tickets @ $15.00 each ______
______Homecoming corsage @ $15.00 each ______
Total ______
Please make checks payable to VMAA at ISU.
Name: ______
Address: ______
State/City/Zip: ______
Year of Graduation: ______Phone Number:______
E-mail Address:______
Return this form and your check to allow for receipt no later than October 13, 2017. Please call to check on ticket availability if you decide you need tickets after this date.
Mail to:Veterinary Medical Alumni Association @ ISU
PO Box 1726
Ames, Iowa 50010
Note: Your football tickets, luncheon tickets, and/or corsage will be available for you at the College of Veterinary Medicine Fish Tank Lobby at a time to be determined on October 28th.
Important: Parking is available in Lot 96 southwest of the main entrance to the College of Veterinary Medicine. You will be admitted for free when you indicate to the lot attendants that you are with the College of Veterinary Medicine Homecoming Event. Because this area is now identified as paid public parking for football games, the ISU Department of Public Safety cannot guarantee that free parking will be available after 1 ½ hours before game time.
Questions? Call Marta Burkgren, VMAA, at (515) 233-5183, send an email to ,
or check the alumni section of the web site at
Veterinary Medical Alumni Association at Iowa State
Looking for a gift with special meaning? The “Gentle Doctor” ornament is the perfect choice! The ornament, pictured above, will be die-cut metal with an antique silver finish. Profits from the sale of ornamentswill be used foralumni supported activities at the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine. Ornamentscan be picked up at Homecoming or will be shipped after November 1. VMAA members can purchase ornaments for $15each. Non-members can purchase ornaments for $20 each. Non-members received a membership form with this letter and can join now in order to receive the member price.
Number Ordered: Price: Subtotal:
______X ______= ______
Plus Shipping and Handling* + ______Total ______
*Shipping and handling is $5 for up to a total of 4 ornaments. If you are ordering more than 4 ornaments, please include $7.50 for shipping and handling. Do not include shipping and handling if you are picking up the ornament(s) in person at Homecoming.
_____ *Check here if you will be picking up your ornament(s) at Homecoming.
Please make checks payable to VMAA at ISU.
Name: ______
Address: ______
State/City/Zip: ______
Phone Number: ______E-mail Address: ______
Return this form and your check to allow for receipt no later thanSeptember 28, 2017.
Mail to:Veterinary Medical Alumni Association @ ISU
PO Box 1726
Ames, Iowa 50010
Questions? Call Marta Burkgren, VMAA, at (515) 233-5183 or send email to vmaaisu@iastate.
The Veterinary Medical Alumni Association at Iowa State is a 501c(7) organization. Please consult your tax professional regarding tax deductions.
Veterinary Medical Alumni Association at ISU
P.O. Box 1726
Ames, IA 50010-1726
515-233-5183
Dues for 2017 are $40.00.
Please make checks payable to VMAA at ISU.
Please note that dues are individual only.
Please provide us with the following information for our records, including any corrections. The address should be the location where you prefer to receive your VMAA at ISU mailings. Please note that the information is only for alumni activities, including reunions, and will not be sold to other organizations.
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Address: ______
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Return this form and your check for $40 to:
Veterinary Medical Alumni Association at ISU
P.O. Box 1726
Ames, IA 50010-1726