Recognition
Friends of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical
Sciences
A gift of at least $100 qualifies you for membership in the
Friends Club of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Friends will
receive a special certificate and the College's newsletter. By
supporting the Friends of the College, you help ensure that Texas
A&M can provide the finest in animal health care, veterinary
medical instruction and public service.
Your gift may be undesignated, marked to Area of greatest need,
or it may be directed an area that is important to you. Please make
your check payable to the Texas A&M Foundation.
Mark Francis Fellows
Mark Francis Fellows comprise a select group of College of
Veterinary Medicine advocates who find satisfaction in close
involvement with a college whose achievements are immediate,
tangible, and significant. The levels of giving begin at
$1,000.
Fellows are people who are concerned about Texas veterinary
medicine -people who recognize that the College of Veterinary
Medicine at Texas A&M University is in a unique position to
make important advancements for animals and human beings through
education, research, and service.
Once a year, Mark Francis Fellows are recognized at a luncheon
in their honor. First-time recognition includes a plaque and a pin
indicating the level of the gift. The first giving level is a Basic
bronze pin. As levels progress to $2,500 Maroon I, $5,000 Maroon
II, $10,000 Maroon III, $25,000 Diamond I, $50,000 Diamond II, and
$100,000-plus Diamond III, so also do pins awarded at each
level.
Mark Francis Legacy Society
Named after Dr. Mark Francis, the "Father of Veterinary Medicine
in Texas", the Mark Francis Legacy Society was created to recognize
individuals who have chosen to make future planned gifts of $25,000
or more to the College of Veterinary Medicine through their estate
plans.
Mark Francis Legacy Society Members are displaying their belief
in the enduring value of the College of Veterinary Medicine and the
future of veterinary medical education at Texas A&M
University.
The details of your gift will be kept confidential and you may
choose to decline public recognition. New members will receive a
special plaque and a lapel pin of pendant. Members will also be
recognized annually at a college event and their names will appear
on the Mark Francis Legacy Wall. Membership in the Mark Francis
Legacy Society also qualifies you for membership in Texas A&M
University's Forsyth Heritage Society. If you have a question about
making a planned gift, please contact
us.