KVMA FOUNDATION AND SYMPATHY CARD PROGRAM
Te KVMA Foundation was established in May 1989 with “a commitment to im- prove the profession of veterinary medicine by educating the public and developing future leaders in animal industry through financial assistance.”
One of the primary functions of the Foundation was to receive and distribute contributions and own properties, unacceptable practices for a non-profit organization such as the Ken- tucky Veterinary Medical Association. Te Foundation places no liabilities on the KVMA.
In recent years, the Foundation has been active supporting many activities. Among them: Kentucky 4-H Kentucky FFA Kentucky Young Farmers Te White Coat Ceremonies at Auburn University CVM and Tuskegee University SVM Gifts for Kentucky first-year veterinary students Disaster Relief Programs
Above: The cover of the Sympathy Card features a full color photo and the popular “Rainbow Bridge” verse.
Te Foundation sympathy card program, begun in 2004, has helped support the KVMA. Since 2004 there has been $77,801.00 raised by the card program!
An organization is only as strong as its membership and the KVMA has always been strong. Tose of you who support or have supported the Foundation in the past, we thank you. We hope others of you will join us today. We need your participation!
Sample message inside of the sympathy card:
Dear Jones Family, Te Doctors and Staff of Doe Animal Hospital wish to express their heartfelt sympathy with your recent loss of Fluffy. Losing a special friend is always difficult because of the close bond we share with them. Comfort can be found in the special memories they gave us that will last eternally. To honor Fluffy’s memory, the Doctors and Staff of Doe Animal Hospital have made a monetary donation to the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Foundation. Tis donation helps support our work to improve the lives of animals and people through education. Te Kentucky Veterinary Medical Foundation
Seeking Kentucky Veterinarian Mentors!
Are you looking for a way to give back to the profession? Research has shown that young veterinarians experience high levels of stress and burnout and low levels of well-being, and the transition to practice may be particularly challenging. We are seeking volunteer KVMA mentors for a new mentorship pro- gram within Kentucky to support new and recent veterinary graduates.
What would volunteering as a mentor involve?
• 5 hour Mentor orientation & suicide intervention training • 1 hour Mentor/Mentee Meet & Greet • Expected mentoring time commitment- 1-2 hours per month for 5 months beginning summer of 2021
• All training and mentoring will be done virtually (phone, email, texting, Zoom, etc.) If you are interested in serving as a mentor in the MentorVet program, please contact
Debra Hamelback, KVMA Executive Director at
info@kvma.org or 502-226-KVMA (5862) 20 KVMA News
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