CELEBRATING CENTRAL MISSOURI ATHLETICS AUCTION & DINNER 2015 Presented by
5:30-7:30 p.m. Silent Auction 6:30-8 p.m. Dinner 8-10 p.m. Live Auction
Note: Item redemption for the Silent Auction will begin 45 minutes after the close of the Silent Auction.
What a year – Thanks to You! The 2014-15 year was another outstanding one for Central Missouri Athletics. Five teams captured MIAA Regular Season Championships, three more captured MIAA Tournament Titles and Jennies Track & Field completed an amazing year by winning both the Indoor and Outdoor National Championships, the first two NCAA team titles in program history! Jennies Indoor Track & Field, Jennies Soccer, Jennies Softball, Jennies Volleyball and Mules Golf all brought home conference crowns. In addition, Jennies Soccer, Jennies Softball and Mules Golf won MIAA Tournament titles. Six teams finished in the top 10 of NCAA Division II, and 11 sports out of 17 qualified for NCAA postseason play. Jennies Track & Field captured the indoor and outdoor National Championship, Mules Golf finished third, Jennies Soccer was sixth, while Jennies Bowling and Jennies Softball were both eighth nationally. Individually, UCM had 46 different All-America seasons and performances and UCM studentathletes brought home eight individual national championships, six in track & field, one in wrestling and one in men’s golf. Erika Kinsey captured three individual titles in the indoor triple jump, indoor and outdoor high jump, Brittany Kallenberger won her first title in the outdoor pole vault, Caniggia Raynor won the discus title and Heavin Warner won her second straight national title in the hammer throw. Frank Cagnina captured his second consecutive wrestling national title at 149 lbs. and Sam Migdal won the first individual national championship in the history of Mules Golf. Kinsey was honored as the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association National Indoor Field Athlete of the Year and was also named the USTFCCCA Indoor ScholarAthlete of the Year, while Kallenberger was the Outdoor Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Warner was awarded Outdoor Regional Field Athlete of the Year honors. In addition, Ben Barrows of Mules Cross Country and Track & Field was awarded a prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship and Carly Thomas of Jennies Bowling won the Elite 89 Award by having the highest overall GPA of any student-athlete competing at the NCAA Bowling Championships. The Central Missouri athletics program capped off the year by placing third in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup for the second straight year. It was the 15th time in the last 16 seasons that UCM has placed in the top 20 in the Directors’ Cup standings. Our 500-plus student-athletes continued their success in the classroom as well, with 218 studentathletes being named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll, including 17 Academic Excellence Awards for student-athletes with perfect 4.0 GPAs. Twenty-nine UCM student-athletes were honored as MIAA Scholar-Athletes, boasting grade point averages of 3.5 or higher and having earned All-MIAA honors in their respective sports. In addition, six UCM student-athletes were named to the CoSIDA Academic All-Region Teams in their respective sports, while three earned Academic All-America honors. Let’s celebrate these accomplishments as we look forward to a great 2015-2016 season!
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2015 Live Auction Items Catalog #1
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UCM Living 101
Four Full-Event Credentials to Any 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Event in the Country
Get ready for move-in day with this deluxe UCM spirited room package! The highlight of this package is the handmade quilt and pillow cover featuring UCM team shirts. Also included are an XL sheet set, towels, hamper, bath caddy with supplies, Dirt Devil hand vac, body pillow and more. Special thanks to the Mulekicker parents for helping our lucky winning bidder go back-to-school in style! Value: Priceless Courtesy of: Mulekicker Parents
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Radio Advertising on 1450 KOKO/98.5 “The Bar” The high bidder on this offering will receive $500 worth of advertising on “Good Time Oldies” 1450 KOKO and $500 worth of advertising on 98.5 The Bar. The purchaser will receive run of schedule advertising on the stations, good through August 13, 2016. The package cannot be applied to any existing advertising, or contract, or sports and political packages. This item is non-transferable. If you want your message to reach the citizens of Warrensburg, Johnson County and the region, this is the way to do it. Value: $1,000 Courtesy of: D & H Media, LLC Vance & Loree DeLozier Greg & Kim Hassler
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The winning bidder will receive four full-event credentials to any 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event in the country. This package includes four full-event general admission seats, pit passes and VIP parking. You could choose between the 2016 event at Heartland Park in Topeka, the 2016 event at Gateway International Raceway in St. Louis or any other raceway nationwide. If you like hot rods, this package is a must! Value: Priceless Courtesy of: Rob & Jacklyn Park
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Jennies Softball Coach for a Day “Coach” the defending MIAA and Central Region Champion Jennies softball team to victory at any home contest of the bidder’s choice during the 2016 spring season. The winning bidder will be in the dugout at Jennies Field at the South Recreation Complex alongside Regional Coach of the Year Susan Anderson, assist with pre and postgame activities and will receive team apparel. Be a part of the action next season as you “coach” the Jennies softball team in their quest to return to the National Championship! Value: Priceless Courtesy of: UCM Softball
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One Week Condo Stay at StoneBridge Village in Branson
Heroes Restaurant and Pub Package
The winning bidder will enjoy six consecutive nights in a studio condo overlooking the 12th Green of LedgeStone Golf Course at StoneBridge Village in Branson. This package can be used anytime before July 1, 2016 based on availability. This modern studio condo is perfect for a couple’s getaway to the natural beauty of StoneBridge Village’s 3,200 wooded acres, with all that Branson has to offer nearby! Value: $750
One meal per month for a year for four people at Heroes Restaurant and Pub at 107 West Pine in downtown Warrensburg. Includes food and beverage and excludes gratuity; $100 limit per meal. Come eat at Warrensburg’s Legend in Food since 1981, serving our community for 34 years! Value: $1,200 Courtesy of: Heroes Restaurant and Pub
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Courtesy of: Terry & Louise Farmer Tom & Lourie Kerber
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Seven Nights in 2016 at La Quinta Beach Resort in Aruba Seven nights for up to four people at the La Quinta Beach Resort, located on the beautiful island of Aruba in the Southern Caribbean. The winning bidder has the option of traveling to the island paradise Saturday, September 3, 2016 through Saturday, September 10, 2016 or you can work with the donor to choose another week in 2016, based on availability. La Quinta Beach Resort overlooks Eagle Beach and your one bedroom suite will feature sleeping accommodations for four, a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living room, Satellite TV and stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. Airfare and meals not included. The resort offers two pools, a pool bar, and Cabanas and Tiki tents on Eagle Beach. Aruba is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and the crystal clear blue-green waters of the Caribbean Sea. With 12 hours of sunshine each day, daytime temperatures of 85 degrees year-round, and the opportunity to explore all of this small island paradise, Aruba truly is “One Happy Island!” Value: $1,400 Courtesy of: Jeff & Jennifer Stanley
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Branson Vacation Package
Mizzou Basketball Dream Ticket Package for Four
Three nights in a three-bedroom condo at the beautiful Point Royale Resort in Branson. The package also includes one round of golf for four people (Course TBD). This is the three-night weekend getaway you’ve been looking for. The weekend will be coordinated with the donor for use between October 1, 2015 and August 1, 2016. Value: $750 Courtesy of: Steve & Cathy Abney
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This is the ultimate ticket package for any Mizzou Basketball fan! The winning bidder will receive four suite level tickets to a 2015-2016 Mizzou Basketball home game. Game to be determined in agreement with Coach Kim Anderson, to exclude Arkansas and Florida. Also includes four lower level tickets to Mizzou’s games at the CBE Classic November 23-24, 2015 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City and four lower level tickets to the Mizzou vs. Illinois Braggin’ Rights game December 23, 2015 at the Scottrade Center in Saint Louis. Value: Priceless
Three Nights at the Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort in Daytona Beach
Courtesy of: Kim & Melissa Anderson
Located in the heart of Daytona Beach, this five-star resort is perfect for any family vacation! Enjoy a one bedroom ocean front condo at the Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort for three nights with accommodations for up to six people. Travel between October 19-November 21 or November 29-December 19, 2015. This incredible Daytona Beach resort is conveniently located on the Atlantic Ocean and directly next to the famed Bandshell and Ocean Walk Shoppes. Resort amenities include two outdoor and two indoor swimming pools, lazy river, water slide, game room, fitness center, mini golf course and more. It is located on the area’s only traffic free, family friendly beach. This tropical resort feels very far removed from the hassles and routines of everyday life!
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Jennies Basketball Coach for a Day Help “coach” the Jennies basketball team to victory at any home contest of the bidder’s choice in the 2015-2016 season. The successful bidder will receive a pregame meal, postgame snacks at Coach Slifer’s house to review the film, a seat on the bench with Coach Dave Slifer and staff, and a Jennies basketball coaching shirt. Help the Jennies get a big home victory this season! Value: Priceless Courtesy of: UCM Jennies Basketball
Value: $600 Courtesy of: Joe McMenamin
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Las Vegas Vacation for Two Feeling lucky? This trip includes round-trip airfare for two to Las Vegas via Southwest Airlines with four days, three nights accommodations at the MGM Grand Hotel. This trip can be used anytime between now and August 1, 2016, based on availability (up to $2000). Viva Las Vegas! Value: $2,000 Courtesy of: Andrew J. Gelbach & Karen Gonzalez
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2016 Big 12 Basketball Tournament Mules Wrestling Coach for a Day The Honorary Mules Wrestling Coach will help the Tickets Four lower-level all-session tickets to the 2016 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. The tournament will be held March 9-12, 2016. Nine games in four days! This is another great auction item not available to the general public. Value: $1,600 Courtesy of: UCM Mules Basketball
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One-Week Stay at Discovery Point Club Condo in Grand Cayman Located on spectacular Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, the Discovery Point Club provides superior accommodations on one of the Caribbean’s best beaches! Enjoy a Grand Cayman Island beach experience with a seven-night stay in a private condo including two bedrooms, two complete baths, full kitchen facilities, large family and dining area with screened porch and a breathtaking view of Grand Cayman’s world famous clear blue waters. Sleep up to six with sofa sleeper. Available for a mutually agreeable date between August 15-November 15, 2015 or April 1-August 1, 2016. Airfare and meals not included. Value: $2,660 Courtesy of: Tom & Carman Duvall
team at any home contest during the 2015-2016 season. The “coach” will receive pre and postdual locker room access, a post-match meal, as well as a seat on the bench alongside Mules Head Coach Justin Ensign. The “coach” will also receive a coaching shirt to wear to the match. Value: Priceless Courtesy of: UCM Wrestling
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Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy from Hickory Creek Bernese The winning bidder will welcome into their home a female Bernese Mountain Dog from Hickory Creek Bernese in Trenton, Missouri. Hickory Creek’s puppies are handled and played with daily so they are well socialized, beautiful and happy puppies. Bernese are extremely affectionate, patient dogs that interact well with other pets and children. This beautiful 6-week-old puppy is up-to-date on all of her shots and wormers with her rear dewclaws removed and she is micro-chipped. She also comes with a health certificate from the breeder’s veterinarian. The pup’s parents both have full APRI and American Kennel Club registration. Mom is an APRI Champion and Dad is OFA Certified on his hips and elbows. This pup is AKC eligible and can be registered. As a large breed, Bernese are outdoor dogs at heart, though well-behaved in the house. They are good natured, affectionate, patient dogs who love people and are good with children. This pup will grow to 90-100 lbs. with a laid back, friendly disposition. Thanks to Jason and Shayna from Hickory Creek Bernese for the gift of a new best friend to our lucky winning bidder tonight! Value: $1,000 Courtesy of: Hickory Creek Bernese Jason & Shayna Hostetler
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Kansas Speedway Experience
Mules Basketball Coach for a Day
Bidders, start your engines for this unique, up-close experience at Kansas Speedway for the October 17-18 race weekend. This package includes four center grandstand tickets to the Kansas Lottery 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series race on Saturday, October 17, 2015 and four center grandstand tickets to the Hollywood Casino 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Our winner will receive four pit credentials for both races and four pre-race track passes for Sunday’s race. The pit credentials provide all-access to the pit and garage areas up to one hour before race time. Let’s get revved up for amazing access to the NASCAR races in October at the Kansas Speedway!
“Coach” the Mules basketball team to victory at any home contest of the bidders’ choice during the 2015-2016 season. The successful bidder will receive pregame and postgame locker room access, a seat on the bench with Coach Doug Karleskint and staff, and a Mules Basketball Nike coaching shirt. The winning bidder will have the best seat in the house as the Mules compete for their fourth MIAA title in the last five seasons!
Value: $850
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Courtesy of: Coca-Cola Refreshments
Chiefs vs. Rams Suite Package
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Handmade “UCM” Cowboy Boots Own a pair of handmade men’s or women’s customized “UCM” cowboy boots. These full-quill ostrich boots will feature a black calfskin top and the “Mule” logo in red. The winning bidder will work with David Nigro of Nigro’s Western Store #1, and the boots will be handmade by Rios of Mercedes, who’ve been making boots one pair at a time in Texas since 1853. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a pair of handmade, high-quality Mules or Jennies cowboy boots! Value: $700 Courtesy of: Nigro’s Western Store of Kansas City, KS David Nigro, Sr.
Value: Priceless Courtesy of: UCM Mules Basketball
It’s a battle for the Governor’s Cup in the Gateway City as the Kansas City Chiefs invade St. Louis! This package includes 16 game/suite tickets, four parking passes, food and beverage, and a suite attendant for the Thursday, September 3, 2015 game between the Rams and the Chiefs at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The lucky winning bidder will have a suite for 16 on the 50yard line for this big preseason matchup. Value: Priceless Courtesy of: Ms. Audrey Walton
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UCM Mules Dartboard Custom-wrapped UCM Galaxy I Arachnid dartboard perfect for any Mules fan. Set for free play to enjoy over 20 of your favorite games. Includes darts and throw line so you can take this home and start playing tonight! Value: $1,500 Courtesy of: Jim Biermann
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Missouri Football Suite Package
World Series Home Plate and Jersey Signed by Salvador Pérez
You and seven friends can watch Mizzou Football from a luxury suite at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. The Tigers will take on SEC foe Tennessee Volunteers in the final home game of the season on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Kickoff time TBA. This package includes eight suite tickets with food and beverages included. Value: Priceless
Relive all of the excitement of the Kansas City Royals 2014 World Series season with these unique keepsakes signed by three-time All-Star and threetime Gold Glove winner, Royals catcher Salvador Pérez. Package includes a full-size 2014 World Series logo home plate and Royals Majestic Jersey with World Series patch.
Courtesy of: Ms. Audrey Walton
Value: Priceless Courtesy of: UCM Athletics
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Jennies Soccer Coach for a Day Help “coach” the Jennies soccer team to victory with seven-time MIAA Coach of the Year Lewis Theobald at any home contest of the bidder’s choice during the 2015 season. The successful bidder will receive team gear, pregame locker room access and a seat on the bench at the South Recreation Complex. It’s your chance to help the Jennies in their quest for an eighth MIAA title in the last nine seasons! Value: Priceless Courtesy of: UCM Soccer
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Bills vs. Chiefs Ticket Package for Four It’s a battle of AFC East vs. West as the Buffalo Bills come to Kansas City. This package includes four Club Level tickets and four on-field passes for the Sunday, November 29 game between the Chiefs and the Bills at Arrowhead Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon. Don’t miss your chance to be among the loudest fans in the NFL for this big AFC matchup!
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Kansas City Chiefs VIP Weekend Two Chiefs fans can enjoy a VIP experience at Arrowhead Stadium as the Pittsburg Steelers come to Kansas City! The winning bidder will receive a $100 gift card to Johnny’s BBQ before staying in a deluxe room at the Sheraton Crown Center on Saturday, October 24. On Sunday, October 25, our lucky winning bidder will receive two Field Level tickets, On-field Experience (ages 10 and older), Game Day Experience hosted in the Arrowhead Founder’s Club by Kansas City Chiefs Ambassador and former player, Walter White, and an Official NFL Autograph football on game day. Included in this package is a Kansas City Chiefs helmet signed by NFL and Chiefs Hall of Famers and 1969 Super Bowl Champions. Don’t miss the chance for this true Chiefs VIP experience thanks to Walter White and The Commerce Trust Company! Value: Priceless Courtesy of: The Commerce Trust Company
Value: $800 Courtesy of: Coca-Cola Refreshments
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Jennies Volleyball Coach for a Day
Kansas Golf Getaway for Four
“Coach” the defending MIAA Champion Jennies volleyball team to a victory with Head Coach Flip Piontek at a home match of the bidder’s choice during the 2015 season here at the Multipurpose Building. The winning bidder will receive team gear, locker room access before and after the match, as well as a seat on the bench with Coach Piontek and staff.
This fantastic Kansas golf getaway includes a round of golf for four with forecaddie at both Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson and Flint Hills National Golf Club in Andover. The package includes lodging for four at The Lodges at Prairie Dunes with access to the new Fitness Center. Flint Hills is located near Wichita and 65 miles from Hutchinson. Prairie Dunes is in great shape, having recently hosted the NCAA Men’s Golf and Big 12 Championships and was named #13 Best Classic Courses by Golfweek. Flint Hills’ Tom Fazio-designed layout ranked #10 in Golf Digest’s America’s Best Private Golf Retreats. This is our best Kansas golf package ever and a great opportunity to play two of the finest courses in the country. Expires August 14, 2016.
Value: Priceless Courtesy of: UCM Volleyball
Catalog #28
Steelers vs. Rams Suite Package It’s a battle of AFC vs. NFC as the Pittsburgh Steelers come to the Gateway City! This package includes 16 game/suite tickets, four parking passes, food and beverage, and a suite attendant for the Sunday, September 27, 2015 game between the Rams and the Steelers at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. Kickoff is scheduled for noon. The lucky winning bidder will have a suite for 16 on the 50-yard line for this early season matchup. Value: Priceless Courtesy of: Ms. Audrey Walton
Value: $2,500 Courtesy of: Darrell & Mary Pankratz Dan & Shirley Power
Catalog #30
Mizzou Basketball Weekend Getaway Enjoy Mizzou Men’s Basketball this season at Norm Stewart Court/Mizzou Arena with this great weekend getaway. The winning bidder will receive four lowerlevel tickets in an excellent location to a choice of Mizzou vs. North Carolina State on Saturday, December 19, or vs. Mississippi State on Saturday, January 30. This package includes two rooms for a one-night stay at the Holiday Inn, dinner for four in the Sports Zone, and breakfast for four. Value: Priceless Courtesy of: Ed & Kathy Baker
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Mules Football Coach for a Day
Golf Vacation to the Floridian National Golf Club in Palm City, Florida
“Coach” the Mules football team to victory at any home contest of the bidders’ choice during the 2015 season. The successful bidder will receive pregame and postgame locker room access, official team gear, and will be on the sidelines at Walton Stadium/ Kennedy Field with Head Coach Jim Svoboda and the Mules! There is nothing like being on the sideline in the middle of all the action and this is your chance to join the Mules and the coaching staff for a home game this season! Value: Priceless Courtesy of: UCM Football
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Missouri Basketball Suite Package Enjoy a suite for 16 for Missouri Tiger basketball at Mizzou Arena this coming season! The winning bidder will watch a game in style during the 201516 season in a suite for 16 with food and beverages included. The game will be agreed upon between the donor and the winning bidder. Value: Priceless Courtesy of: Ms. Audrey Walton
This is a golfer’s dream come true! Trip for four to Palm City, Florida to play one of the most exclusive golf courses in America, The Floridian. UCM Athletic Hall of Famer Jim Crane purchased this private course in 2010. The Floridian sits on 300 acres of lush vegetation and native forest and features a world class clubhouse, guest cottages, two helipads and a deep water yacht dock on the beautiful St. Lucie River. The elegant four-story clubhouse is stunning and the guest cottages each provide four or six luxurious guest suites, full kitchen, comfortable living area, game room and oversized porches offering great views on the river and golf course. World-renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio has completely redesigned the golf course. Butch Harmon - rated the #1 golf instructor in the country by Golf Digest for the past 13 years - has designed the new Butch Harmon Learning Center and will be the Floridian’s Director of Instruction. The Clubhouse has been redesigned and a new state-of-the-art spa and fitness center has been added. The winning bidder will receive two rounds of golf for four at The Floridian and three nights for four in an exclusive guest cottage on the property. Airfare not included. Expires August 1, 2016. With tonight’s winning bid, you can have a golfing experience most only dream of! Value: Priceless
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Chiefs vs. Texans Houston Getaway for Four Here’s your chance to see the Chiefs battle the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston. The lucky winning bidder will receive round-trip airfare for four and dinner with Chuck and Araly Simmons on Saturday, September 12. Then, get set for all of the action on the field with four 50-yard line tickets to the Sunday, September 13 game with a noon kickoff. Enjoy a great weekend in Houston for this season opening matchup! Lodging not included. Value: $4,000 Courtesy of: Chuck & Araly Simmons
Courtesy of: Jim Crane
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Mules Baseball Coach for a Day Now you can help “coach” the national powerhouse that is Mules Baseball! The winning bidder will help head coach Kyle Crookes “coach” the Mules to victory at Crane Stadium/Tompkins Field during the 2016 season. This package includes a Mules baseball hat, shirt and seat in the dugout with Coach Crookes during the game. Value: Priceless Courtesy of: UCM Baseball
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Dinner for Eight at the Home of UCM President Chuck and Mrs. Kris Ambrose
One Week Stay at the Veranda Beach Club on Longboat Key November 28 - December 5, 2015
Enjoy a wonderful dinner for eight at the home of UCM President Chuck and Mrs. Kris Ambrose on Friday, October 2, 2015. Surf and Turf dinner will be prepared by Executive Chef Dale McDonald of UCM Dining Services by Sodexo, and you will be served by the professional staff of Sodexo. You and your seven friends will be joined by UCM President Dr. Chuck Ambrose and Mrs. Kris Ambrose, UCM Athletic Director Jerry Hughes and his wife Vici, Mules Football Coach Jim Svoboda and his wife Susie, and Mules Basketball Coach Doug Karleskint and his wife Kyla. The fun begins at 6 p.m. Enjoy great company and great food at the President’s home.
The Veranda Beach Club on Longboat Key offers a breathtaking location, directly on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy a one week stay, November 28 – December 5, 2015, in a partial ocean view room. The two bedroom, two bath unit comfortably accommodates six people with a king size bed in the master bedroom, two twin beds in the guest bedroom and a queen size sleep sofa in the living room. Warm hospitality, fun-filled activities and a casual island atmosphere await your arrival. Relax on your veranda, looking out over the crystalline sands of an eleven-mile beach, while the shimmering Gulf of Mexico lures you to the water’s edge. This is where you belong!
Value: Priceless Courtesy of: UCM Dining by Sodexo
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UCM Athletics Handmade Quilt Now you can celebrate UCM Athletics with this oneof-a-kind handmade quilt made exclusively for our auction. This full-sized quilt features 15 team shirts and will serve as a great keepsake and conversation piece. Show your love for the Mules and Jennies and take home this special handmade quilt! Value: Priceless Courtesy of: Sue & Steve Waters
Value: 1,600 Courtesy of: Sam & Jan Sloan
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Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston Authentic Autographed Helmets Here’s your chance to own autographed helmets from two Heisman Trophy winners and the #1 and #2 picks in the 2015 NFL Draft! Includes an Authentic Riddell Oregon Ducks helmet signed by Marcus Mariota and an Authentic Riddell Florida State helmet signed by Jameis Winston. Both include Certificates of Authenticity from Genesco Sports Enterprises, Inc. Value: $1,000 Courtesy of: UCM Mules Basketball
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Four Nights for Four at Big Cedar Resort December 3-7, 2015
Country Kitchen Restaurant Package
The winning bidder will enjoy a four-night stay for four at the Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar Resort in Ridgedale, Missouri, Thursday, December 3 through Monday, December 7, 2015. Dates may be adjusted based on availability. The two bedroom luxury accommodations total 1,350 square feet with two full baths and kitchen. This 40-acre familyfriendly resort overlooks breathtaking Table Rock Lake, just 10 miles south of Branson and right down the road with full access to all of the amenities of Big Cedar Lodge. The resort features an 875-foot Lazy River, an outdoor rock-climbing wall, an array of water sport options, relaxation at the sauna and spa and much more. You can enjoy the Ozark Mountains and all that the Big Cedar Resort has to offer!
Enjoy one meal per month for a year for four people at Country Kitchen in Warrensburg. $100 limit per meal. Includes food and beverage and excludes gratuity. If meal does not reach limit, balance may be used for another visit that month. Country Kitchen is where guests feel like they are coming home. The food is always fresh, the smiles stretch a country mile and breakfast can be any time of the day! Proudly serving the Warrensburg community since 1979. Value: $1,200 Courtesy of: Country Kitchen, Warrensburg
Value: $1,250 Courtesy of: Jim & Linda Piatt
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Jennies Bowling Coach for a Day Help National Coach of the Year Ron Holmes “coach” the national powerhouse Jennies bowling team to victory this season in their quest to return to the NCAA Championships for the 13th consecutive year! Date options include February 25, for a home match, or you can travel with the Jennies February 26-28, 2016 to Kansas City, Kansas for one or more days of the Central Missouri Invitational. The winning bidder will receive dinner and a team shirt, and will serve as assistant coach throughout the competition. Transportation, meals and lodging for the Central Missouri Invitational will be provided to the coach who wishes to share the full road-trip experience.
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Value: Priceless Courtesy of: UCM Bowling
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Schedule set for 2015-2016 UCM Mule Train events The schedule has been set for the 2015-2016 University of Central Missouri Mule Train functions. These events will include monthly luncheons at Heroes Restaurant & Pub, tailgates prior to home Mules football games, and basketball postgame receptions at Traditions Restaurant in the Audrey J. Walton Clubhouse at Keth Memorial Golf Course. Mule Train Luncheons will take place at Heroes at 107 West Pine in Warrensburg. Held at noon, these luncheons will feature an excellent buffet at a cost of $9. UCM coaches will review the previous weekend of competition and a raffle will be held for UCM athletic gear at each monthly gathering. This fall, prior to all Mules home football games, the UCM Mule Train will again host a pregame tailgate party for members. Each will begin two hours before kickoff, and food and beverage will be provided by the specified game sponsor. In 2015, the Mule Train tent will be located just west of Walton Stadium. Guests may accompany Mule Train members at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 for children. During basketball season, Mule Train postgame receptions will be held following Saturday MIAA games at Traditions Restaurant. Food and beverage will be provided.
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The 2015-2016 Mule Train Schedule August
December
September
7 (Mon.) Mule Train Luncheon– Noon-1 p.m. Heroes, 107 West Pine
31 (Mon.) Mule Train Luncheon– Noon-1 p.m. Heroes, 107 West Pine 3 (Thurs.) Football Pregame Tailgate – 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Country Kitchen, Western Missouri Medical Center, Holiday Inn Express, and Coca-Cola
5 (Sat.) Basketball Postgame at Traditions – 5:30-8 p.m.
19 (Sat.) Basketball Postgame at Traditions – 5:30-8 p.m.
19 (Sat.) Football Pregame Tailgate – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Papa John’s, F&C Bank, Jimmy John’s and Warrensburg Daily Star-Journal
January
October
16 (Sat.) Basketball Postgame at Traditions – 5:30-8 p.m.
3 (Sat.)
Football Pregame Tailgate – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Missouri Pork Producers, Equity Bank and DQ Grill-n-Chill
5 (Mon.) Mule Train Luncheon– Noon-1 p.m. Heroes, 107 West Pine 24 (Sat.) Football Pregame Tailgate – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Rib Crib, Warrensburg Collision, Sodexo, and KOKO & 98.5 The Bar
November
4 (Mon.) Mule Train Luncheon– Noon-1 p.m. Heroes, 107 West Pine
30 (Sat.) Basketball Postgame at Traditions – 5:30-8 p.m.
February
1 (Mon.) Mule Train Luncheon– Noon-1 p.m. Heroes, 107 West Pine 20 (Sat.) Basketball Postgame at Traditions – 5:30-8 p.m.
2 (Mon.) Mule Train Luncheon– Noon-1 p.m. Heroes, 107 West Pine
7 (Sat.)
Football Pregame Tailgate – 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Orange Leaf, Pita Pit, Campus Evolution Villages, Carlyle Van Lines, and UCM Office of Extended Studies
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2015 Fall Semester Fall Sports Schedule September
3 Jennies Volleyball vs. Western State 3 p.m. 3 Mules Football vs. Missouri Western* 7 p.m. 4 Jennies Volleyball vs. St. Cloud State 1 p.m. 4 Jennies Soccer vs. Minnesota-Duluth (Sioux Falls, S.D.) 2 p.m. 4 Jennies Volleyball vs. Truman State 6 p.m. 5 Jennies/Mules Cross Country at Southwest Baptist Invite (Bolivar, Mo.) 5 Jennies Volleyball vs. Mary 11 a.m. 5 Jennies Volleyball vs. Illinois-Springfield 4 p.m. 6 Jennies Soccer at Augustana (Sioux Falls, S.D.) 2 p.m. 8-9 Jennies Golf at Central Region Preview (Olathe, Kan.) 10 Jennies Soccer vs. Mary 7 p.m. 10 Mules `Football at Emporia State* (Emporia, Kan.) 7 p.m. 11 Jennies Volleyball vs. UC San Diego (Denver, Colo.) 2:30 p.m. 11 Jennies Volleyball vs. Tampa (Denver, Colo.) 6:30 p.m. 12 Jennies Volleyball vs. TBA (Denver, Colo.) TBA 12 Jennies Volleyball vs. TBA (Denver, Colo.) TBA 12 Jennies Soccer vs. Minot State 1 p.m. 14-15 Jennies Golf at Northeastern State Women’s Golf Classic (Tahlequah, Okla.) 14-15 Mules Golf at Missouri Southern Invitational (Monkey Island, Okla.) 15 Jennies Volleyball vs. Missouri S&T 6 p.m. 18 Jennies Volleyball vs. Harding (Russellville, Ark.) 1 p.m. 18 Jennies Volleyball at Arkansas Tech (Russellville, Ark.) 5 p.m. 18 Jennies Soccer vs. Lindenwood* 7 p.m. 19 Jennies/Mules Cross Country at Missouri Southern Stampede (Joplin, Mo.) 19 Jennies Volleyball vs. Southern Nazarene (Russellville, Ark.) 9 a.m. 19 Mules Football vs. Northwest Missouri* 1:30 p.m. 20 Jennies Soccer at Northwest Missouri* (Maryville, Mo.) 12 p.m. 21-22 Mules Golf at NCAA-II National Preview (Denver, Colo.) 25 Jennies Volleyball at Central Oklahoma* (Edmond, Okla.) 6:30 p.m. 25 Jennies Soccer vs. Emporia State* 7 p.m. 26 Jennies/Mules Cross Country at Roy Griak Invitational (Minneapolis, Minn.) 26 Mules Football at Nebraska-Kearney* (Kearney, Neb.) 3 p.m. 26 Jennies Volleyball at Pittsburg State* (Pittsburg, Kan.) 4 p.m. 27-29 Jennies Golf at Lincoln Invitational (Jefferson City, Mo.) 27 Jennies Soccer vs. Washburn* 1 p.m.
October
2 Jennies Soccer at Nebraska-Kearney* (Kearney, Neb.) 1 p.m. 2 Jennies Volleyball vs. Fort Hays State* 6 p.m. 3 Mules Football vs. Missouri Southern* 1:30 p.m. 3 Jennies Volleyball vs. Nebraska-Kearney* 7 p.m. 4 Jennies Soccer at Fort Hays State* (Hays, Kan.) 11 a.m. 5-6 Jennies Golf at Central Oklahoma Classic (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 6 Jennies Volleyball at Lindenwood* (St. Charles, Mo.) 7 p.m. 8 Jennies Soccer at Missouri Southern* (Joplin, Mo.) 7 p.m. 9 Jennies Volleyball vs. Missouri Western* 7 p.m. 10-11 Jennies Bowling at Newman Mid-States Invitational (Wichita, Kan.) 10 Jennies/Mules Cross Country at CMU Gary Stoner Invite (Fayette, Mo.) 10:30 a.m. 10 Jennies Soccer at Southwest Baptist* (Bolivar, Mo.) 12 p.m. 10 Mules Football at Washburn* (Topeka, Kan.) 2:30 p.m. 10 Jennies Volleyball at Northwest Missouri* (Maryville, Mo.) 6 p.m. 12-13 Mules Golf at Missouri Western Regional Invitational (St. Joseph, Mo.) 16 Jennies Volleyball vs. Missouri Southern* 7 p.m. 16 Jennies Soccer vs. Central Oklahoma* 7 p.m. 17 Mules Football at Central Oklahoma* (Edmond, Okla.) 2 p.m. 17 Jennies Volleyball vs. Southwest Baptist* 3 p.m. 18 Jennies Soccer vs. Northeastern State* 1 p.m. 23 Jennies Volleyball at Fort Hays State* (Hays, Kan.) 6 p.m. 23 Jennies Soccer vs. Missouri Western* 7 p.m.
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24 Jennies/Mules Cross Country at MIAA Championships (Hays, Kan.) 10 a.m. 24 Mules Football vs. Northeastern State* 1:30 p.m. 24 Jennies Volleyball at Nebraska-Kearney* (Kearney, Neb.) 7 p.m. 25-27 Jennies Golf at Illinois-Springfield Island Getaway (Rio Grande, Puerto Rico) 25 Jennies Soccer vs. Northwest Missouri* 1 p.m. 26-27 Mules Golf at Arkansas Tech Invitational (Branson, Mo.) 30 Jennies Volleyball vs. Central Oklahoma* 6 p.m. 30 Jennies Soccer at Lindenwood* (St. Charles, Mo.) 6 p.m. 31 Mules Football at Lindenwood* (St. Charles, Mo.) 1:30 p.m. 31 Jennies Volleyball vs. Pittsburg State* 4 p.m.
November
1 Jennies Soccer at Missouri Western* (St. Joseph, Mo.) 12 p.m. 6-8 Jennies Bowling at Valparaiso Crusader Classic (Merrillville, Ind.) 6 Jennies Volleyball at Emporia State* (Emporia, Kan.) 6 p.m. 7 Jennies/Mules Cross Country at NCAA-II Central Regional (Joplin, Mo.) 7 Mules Football vs. Pittsburg State* 2:30 p.m. 7 Jennies Volleyball at Washburn* (Topeka, Kan.) 3 p.m. 8 Mules Wrestling hosts UCM Open 10 a.m. 10 Jennies Volleyball vs. Lindenwood* 7 p.m. 12-14 Jennies Bowling at Nebraska Big Red Classic (Lincoln, Neb.) 12 Jennies Volleyball at Missouri Western* (St. Joseph, Mo.) 7 p.m. 13 Jennies Basketball vs. Minnesota State-Moorhead (Las Vegas, Nev.) TBA 13 Mules Basketball vs. Minnesota-Duluth 6 p.m. 14 Jennies Basketball vs. Northwest Nazarene (Las Vegas, Nev.) TBA 14 Mules Basketball vs. Concordia-St. Paul 3 p.m. 14 Mules Football at Fort Hays State* (Hays, Kan.) 2 p.m. 14 Jennies Volleyball vs. Northwest Missouri* 7 p.m. 18 Jennies Basketball vs. William Jewell 5:30 p.m. 18 Mules Basketball vs. Rockhurst 7:30 p.m. 20-22 Jennies Bowling at Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawk Classic (Millsboro, Del.) 21 Jennies/Mules Cross Country at NCAA-II National Championships (Joplin, Mo.) 21 Mules Wrestling at UNK Open (Kearney, Neb.) 9 a.m. 21 Mules Basketball at Missouri S&T TBA 24 Jennies Basketball at Drury (Springfield, Mo.) 7 p.m. 28-29 Jennies Bowling at McKendree Invitational (Belleville, Ill.) 28 Mules Basketball vs. MidAmerica Nazarene TBA 28 Jennies Basketball at Quincy (Quincy, Ill.) 1 p.m.
December
2 Jennies Basketball vs. Missouri Western* 5:30 p.m. 2 Mules Basketball vs. Missouri Western* 7:30 p.m. 4-6 Jennies Bowling at Sam Houston State Kat Classic (Houston, Texas) 5 Mules Wrestling at Buena Vista Open (Storm Lake, Iowa) 9 a.m. 5 Jennies Basketball vs. Northwest Missouri* 1:30 p.m. 5 Mules Basketball vs. Northwest Missouri* 3:30 p.m. 12 Mules Wrestling at Luther Hill Invitational (Indianola, Iowa) 9 a.m. 12 Jennies Basketball at Emporia State* (Emporia, Kan.) 5:30 p.m. 12 Mules Basketball at Emporia State* (Emporia, Kan.) 7:30 p.m. 17 Jennies Basketball vs. Fort Hays State* 5:30 p.m. 17 Mules Basketball vs. Fort Hays State* 7:30 p.m. 19-20 Mules Wrestling at Midwest Classic (Indianapolis, Ind.) 10 a.m. 19 Jennies Basketball vs. Nebraska-Kearney* 1:30 p.m. 19 Mules Basketball vs. Nebraska-Kearney* 3:30 p.m.
* - Conference game Home events listed in Bold at UCM facilities All times listed are Central and subject to change