“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

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$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 / Websitervirden@targetingexcellence.org

www.targetingexcellence.org