Are you ready for a night of fun, gourmet food, and contribution to
diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency in the veterinary
profession? If so, then you'll want to get your ticket to this very
special BLACK-TIE event! It gives us great pleasure to announce the
2020 Dr. TRACY HANNER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING GALA! Our
purpose for the gala is to raise money to contribute to the Dr. TRACY
HANNER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND BEGIN TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO
UNDER-represented minority veterinary students at NC State's College
of Veterinary Medicine who demonstrate a passion for the profession
and diversity. ***100% of net ticket proceeds will go towards the
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND*** The 2020 Dr. TRACY HANNER FUNDRAISING
GALA, will be a grand event that brings together forward-thinking
supporters of diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine. The
event will also highlight our association’s purpose and current
mission to support underrepresented minority students via mentorship
and SCHOLARSHIP. Sponsorship and Support: If you are interested in
serving as a sponsor for this event or if you have any questions
please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Andrea Gentry-Apple (NCAMV VICE
PRESIDENT) or Dr. Quincy Hawley (NCAMV PRESIDENT). Email us at
info.ncamv@gmail.com Your support means the world to our organization,
and if you are reading this, your dedication to the enhancement of
diversity within the veterinary profession is evident, which is why we
look forward to seeing you at our gala! About Dr. TRACY HANNER: Dr.
TRACY HANNER WAS THE FIRST AFRICAN-American graduate from the NORTH
CAROLINA State College ofVeterinary Medicine in 1986. He dedicated his
life to the animal science and pre-veterinary educationof
underrepresented minority students and promoted animal health and
welfare through his position atNorth Carolina A&T State University.
Being a founding member of NCAMV, Dr. HANNER HAS ANDCONTINUES TO
SUPPORT DIVERSITY AMONGST THE PROFESSION BY GIVING HIS TIME AND BEING
A LEADER FOR THESTUDENTS WHO ARE THE FUTURE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. As
a testament to his dedication to diversity withinthe veterinary
profession, Dr. HANNER WAS NAMED THE 2009 IVERSON BELL AWARD RECIPIENT
BY THEASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL COLLEGES. He is
currently serving as the Interim Chairman of NC A&T's Department of
Animal Sciences, a massive and prestigious undertaking. About the NC
Association of Minority Veterinarians The NORTH CAROLINA Association
of Minority Veterinarians (NCAMV) is a 501-3c non-profit, state
organization dedicatedto increasing the ethnic and racial diversity
amongst the profession while supporting its members andpromoting
student success. Founded by a group of NORTH CAROLINA Veterinarians
fromunderrepresented populations, our mission is to provide
opportunities for individuals from diversebackgrounds to obtain
experience in the veterinary medical profession. With this mission, we
provideour members and the veterinary community with continuing
education credits focusing on leadership,wellbeing, and business. Most
importantly, we put action behind our vision of a more diverse
andinclusive veterinary profession of the future by implementing
student mentorship opportunities and byestablishing endowment
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. Veterinary and pre-veterinary students serve as an
integralpart of the continuous advancement of the veterinary
profession and ensuring that the studentpopulation is diverse and the
profession inclusive is our ethical duty and societal obligation as
aprofession. Since its inception, NCAMV HAS DEMONSTRATED A STRONG
PASSION FOR THE SUPPORT FOR THE FUTURE OFVETERINARY MEDICINE. Our goal
is to provide opportunities for underrepresented minorities
seekingveterinary experiences needed to qualify for admission into
veterinary college. We also serve as a resource for animal owners
seeking a veterinarian from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural,
gender,sexual oriented, etc., backgrounds. We are well-known for
putting our money where our hearts are. With this in mind, we have
established three ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS: 1. The Dr. Alfreda Webb
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AT NORTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE OFVETERINARY
MEDICINE - $50,000 2. The Dr. Alfreda Webb ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AT THE
TUSKEGEE COLLEGE OF VETERINARYMEDICINE - $25,000 3. The Dr. TRACY
HANNER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AT NORTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE
OFVETERINARY MEDICINE - $25,000 We have completed the endowment for
the Dr. Alfreda Webb SCHOLARSHIP AT BOTH NORTH CAROLINASTATE AND
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY, and we are currently in the process of raising
funds for the Dr. TRACYHANNER ENDOWMENT, which is why we are asking
for your attendance and support! ***The entertainment will be provided
by Sound Factor Entertainment! So HUGE shout-out to Sound Factor
Entertainment for donating their entertainment services! Check them
out at http://www.sfemobiledj.com/ [http://www.sfemobiledj.com/]
General Ticket (Early Bird Special) - $100.00 Table - $800.00
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