Use of Council Funds

The AMSA Board of Directors submits requests to the Council for
Endowment  funds. All fund disbursements must be consistent with AMSA
goals and policies.

Designated Gift Opportunities

Innovation Fund

The Innovation fund underwrites and cultivates initiatives which
allow AMSA to reach the largest possible audience. Unrestricted Gifts
made to the Innovation Fund allow AMSA to quickly address new or
emerging opportunities, as well as to fund our highest priority efforts.

Youth Programs Endowment Fund – Three Options:

1.The Meat Judging Fund fosters future
leaders, researchers and communicators by equipping them with skills
needed to make positive contributions in industry, academia and
government.

2.Youth Programs are programs and
initiatives outside of judging that introduce students to meat, meat
science and opportunities in the industry.

3.The AMSA Internship program provides
unique hands-on opportunities in the U.S. and abroad for youth to
experience their particular areas of interest.

Program, Communication, and Outreach Fund

AMSA is the premier provider of learning and knowledge for the meat
science discipline. This fund is intended to help the association
deliver innovative learning experiences, opportunities for peer-to-peer
collaboration and leadership development programs designed to develop
future leaders and scientists.

Programming and Conferences

1. AMSA Reciprocal Meat Conference, PORK 101, SALUMI 101,
   educational webinars, as well as new programs developed in accordance
   with the Association’s mission.

Education and Outreach

1. Continuing education programs and professional development, Meat and Muscle Biology, a peer reviewed journal; and online resources including articles, fact sheets and training resources
2. Outreach by AMSA to represent meat science expertise for current and emerging meat science issues.