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“More Than Just An Ag Student
Scholarship Organization”
“As the economies of emerging nations improve and
individual incomes increase, the consumption of
protein (in the form of food animals) generally
increases as well. Both the quantity and efficiency of
the production of food derived from animals will need
to improve to keep pace. Students trained in
production practices, research scientists and
veterinarians working together will all play a critical
role in helping meet the future demands that will be
placed on food animal agriculture.”David Funderburke, PhD
Founder – Targeting Excellence
About Us
To unite agribusinesses, production systems, and
institutions of higher education in a common cause – to ensure the
world’s food supply by providing scholarships for students committed to food
animal production
OUR MISIONTo sponsor events, that bring together professional leaders
of agricultural businesses, production systems, and
institutions of higher education with students for
the purpose of building personal relationships, exchanging ideas, and
improving communications, while raising funds for
scholarships.”
OUR VISIONIncorporated in the
state of North Carolina
Received 501(c)(3) status in March 2013
Recognized by the IRS as a Public Charity
OUR ORGANIZATION
About Us
Scholarships – 66%
General Admin – 7%
Reserve Capital – 5%
Event Investment – 22%
Targeting Excellence raised approximately $190,000 from sponsors, donations, and fund raising events in
2015. Expenses related to executing the fund raising events account for most of the expenses of the
organization. Targeting Excellence only employs one part time marketing manager. All other functions of the
organization are performed by volunteers on the Board of Directors and the state committees.
2015 Financials
Scholarships
Awarded by a Scholarship Committee to undergraduate and graduate students
Scholarships will reflect the interest of contributors and the participants of the fund-raising events
“Wow! The concern and support that others show for my future astounds me. I cannot
thank you enough for this privilege and hope to be worthy of such an award as I fulfill my
dreams of pursuing a degree in agriculture.”Alec Linton – 2015 North Carolina Bachelor Award
Student Eligibility
Enrolled in an agricultural curriculum with food animal production courses
Applicants must express a desire to pursue a career in some aspect of food animal production "Thank you to Targeting Excellence for providing
scholarship programs to students interested in animal agriculture. Because of organizations like yours who are dedicated to educating youth, we
can ensure sustainable food security.“John Stewart – 2015 North Carolina Bachelor Award
2015 Scholarship Winners
AlaneNeal
Pennsylvania Graduate Award
Amanda Smith
North Carolina Bachelor Award
Joshua Cassar
Pennsylvania Bachelor Award
EthanHolland
North Carolina Bachelor Award
GabriellaSorg
MinnesotaBob Christensen Award
AdamMunsterteiger
MinnesotaBob Christensen Award
JoyBeam
Pennsylvania Bachelor Award
JustinWelk
PennsylvaniaBachelor Award
SarahMartin
North Carolina Bachelor Award
IA MN NC PA
$13K
$24K
$40K $43K
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2016 Scholarships
2016 Scholarship CalendarJANUARY 15
Begin accepting scholarships
MARCH 15Last day to submit scholarship application
MAY 1Scholarship winners announced
SEPTEMBER 1Payments mailed to award winners once enrollment verification
is received 2016 AWARDS PER STATE
Scholarship Goal 2017
$-
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
$180,000
2014 2015 2016 2017 (Goal)
Targeting Excellence is working towards raising at least $165,000 in 2016 for 2017 scholarships.
Events
Clay Target Tournaments
Golf Tournaments
Dinners - Auctions
Others – 5k, Mud Race, Bike Race
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MINNESOTADate and Location TBD
IOWADate and Location TBD
PENNSYLVANIASeptember 15, 2016Blue Ridge Sportsman Club, Harrisburg, PA
OHIODate and Location TBD
NORTH CAROLINAOctober 20, 2016 (tentative)Drake Landing, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2016 Sporting Clay Scholarship Classic
Events
How can you contribute?
Support the fund-raising effort
Volunteer to help at the events
Participate at the events when possible
"Thank you for this generous support! I, and the other recipients, are very grateful for your
financial gift. Thank you!“Taylor Hormann – 2015 Minnesota Bachelor Award
2016 Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum$10,000 +
Gold$5,000 - $9,999
Silver$2,500 - $4,999
Bronze$1,250 - $2,499
8 teams of 4 participants each 4 teams of 4 participants each 2 teams of 4 participants each 1 team of 4 participants
Signage Recognition Signage Recognition Signage Recognition Signage Recognition
Gift Bag Gift Bag Gift Bag Gift Bag
Website Recognition Website Recognition Website Recognition Website Recognition
Station sponsorship – 1st choice & tent allowed - at every event
Station sponsorship– tent allowed - at 2 events
Station sponsorship at one event
Social Media Announcement of Sponsorship
Social Media Announcement of Sponsorship
Social Media Announcement of Sponsorship
Featured Article on Website Featured Article on Website
Signage Recognition at Additional Activities
Failure is not an option
Successful students = Successful industry
Scholarships will help attract and support the students
Events will give students face-to-face time with current leaders
I am extremely thankful to be selected as a 2015 scholarship recipient from Targeting Excellence. I
am grateful for organizations like Targeting Excellence, who motivate students like myself to
strive for greatness in their careers and future endeavors involving food animal agriculture.
Brook Kitting – 2015 Pennsylvania Bachelor Award
Achieving success in life is not a solo act…It takes the emotional, physical, financial and
sometimes spiritual support from a cast of others
Students need to know that there are successful people in our industry who are willing to be their supporting cast
"Thank you very much for the investment you have made into the Targeting Excellence program
and into the lives of students. It is inspiring to know that there is a program like Targeting Excellence which was founded to support
students pursuing degrees in animal science. Thank you very much for your support
through this scholarship; it is truly an encouragement!“
Denise Beam – 2015 Minnesota Graduate Award
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MAILING ADDRESSTargeting Excellence
PO Box 759Rose Hill, NC 28458
Our PhoneRachel Virden
Marketing Manager(678) 448 2368
Email / [email protected]
www.targetingexcellence.org