AMSA Development Council
Mission and Goals
Our values are the same as our membership's: to make a real difference through high integrity meat science. Established in 2001 by the AMSA membership, the council's mission is to generate and allocate resources to support and enhance educational programs and the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge in meat science. AMSA members desire to make it possible for the world to enjoy safe, affordable, abundant, nutritious meat that improves health and longevity and productivity. To help create this future, the AMSA Development Council has the vision to fund new and ongoing AMSA programs that recruit and develop students and young professionals and strengthen careers that help feed the world.
2024 AMSA Development Council Impact Report
The Work of the Council
- Develop and implement strategies through which the Council may solicit, receive and distribute contributions.
- Allocate resources consistent with legal and regulatory requirements, the wishes of the donor, and the goals and objectives of AMSA.
- Ensure prudent investment of contributions made to the Council.
- Develop and maintain procedures for donor recognition.
Council Members
AMSA Mentorship Funds
Floyd McKeith, Ph.D., Candidate for Mentor Recognition
AMSA is proud to announce the formation of a Mentor Recognition fund in honor of Dr. Floyd McKeith.
Dr. Floyd McKeith has built a distinguished career marked by a deep commitment to graduate education, industry-focused applied research, and dedicated mentorship. His work has addressed critical challenges within the meat industry, leading to meaningful advancements in both academic and commercial settings. At the University of Illinois and through his active involvement with the American Meat Science Association, Dr. McKeith served as a steadfast leader and advocate for scientific excellence. He successfully secured millions of dollars in competitive research funding and authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, contributing significantly to improvements in beef and pork quality across the industry.
Despite these substantial achievements, Dr. McKeith often reflected that his most meaningful professional legacy lies in the mentorship he provided to the many young professionals he guided throughout his career—many of whom have gone on to become influential leaders and accomplished scientists in their own right.
Specific Purpose of Funds: To fund scholarships for AMSA undergraduate members with a career interest in the livestock and(or) meats industry.