GRAND FOYER – 6:30 to 7:30 pm Artisan Cheeses & Farmers Market Vegetables with Assorted Dips & Spreads Presented by Sysco Specialty Meat Companies Domestic and imported cheeses served with local honeys, dried fruits and flatbread An array of in-season vegetables, sun-dried tomato mascarpone dip, roasted garlic dip, red pepper hummus and classic spinach dip Designer Flat Breads – Presented by INTRUST Bank Tomatoes, Basil with Provolone Niman Ranch Sausage with Chévre Grilled In-Season Vegetables with Mozzarella The Ultimate Satay Bar Presented by Superior Livestock Auction & The American Rancher Certified Angus Beef Skewers Szechwan Style with spicy chili shoya glaze Sizzling Shrimp Skewers with cilantro almond sauce Char Sui Pork Skewers with Asian barbecue sauce TRIPLE CROWN ROOM – 7:30 to 10:00 pm Carvery Station – Presented by Pfizer Animal Genetics Char-Fired Certified Angus Beef Strip Loin with horseradish cream and wild mushroom jus Fall Harvest Table featuring Various Vegetables Grilled to Order Zucchini, squashes, mushrooms, brussels sprouts, onions, peppers Carvery Station – Presented by Igenity Bourbon Barrel Pork Loin with chutney Fall Harvest Table featuring Various Vegetables Grilled to Order Zucchini, squashes, mushrooms, brussels sprouts, onions, peppers Mama Mia! Pasta-ria – Presented by Trans Ova Genetics Penne Pasta with your choice of Certified Angus Beef Bolognese Creamy Alfredo Grilled Chicken Mashed Potato Bar – Presented by Boehringer Ingelheim & Cydectin Create your own gourmet mashed potatoes with Butter Sour Cream Cheddar Cheese Parmesan Cheese Bacon Bits Chives Sautéed Vegetables Nine O’clock Sweet Treats – Presented by VitaFerm & Sure Champ Mini Cheesecakes Dessert Bars Fudge Brownies 1
Order of Events MASTERS OF CEREMONIES Ryan Cotton John Dickinson Dick Beck 8:00 pm Welcome to Churchill Downs! Jill Byrne, Racing Analyst, Churchill Downs TV “The Angus STEAKS Race” Featuring eight Thoroughbreds “owned” by the Event Patrons Presentation of Official Churchill Downs Trophy Bill Casner, Owner of “Super Saver” Winner of the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presentation of Portrait of “Advance” 1900 – First International Live Stock Exposition Grand Champion Presented to the Angus Foundation by Blanford and Joan Pierce, Woodlawn Farms and the Advance Partners
S A Toast to “Advance” Phil Trowbridge, Chairman, Angus Foundation “Vision of Value” A video message from the Event Hosts
8:45 pm Vision of Value Elite Heifer Genetics Offering Thirteen exclusive lots will be offered in the Buyer’s Choice format. The Angus Magic Auction Entrancing Trips. Intriguing Art. Captivating Collectibles. All items will be offered in the live auction format. 10:30 pm Say the “magic word” in the Grand Foyer and the Event Patrons will bestow a bevy of baubles! 2
Angus Foundation OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Phil Trowbridge, Chairman Bryce Schumann,Vice Chairman Richard Wilson, Secretary Charlie Boyd Scott A. Foster Jim Rentz Doug Schroeder Darrell Silveira Robert Norton
PROFESSIONAL STAFF Milford Jenkins, President 816-383-5163 •
[email protected] Kelli Armbruster, Marketing & PR Assistant Kris Sticken, Administrative Assistant
S AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION Communications & Public Relations Eric Grant, Director Jeff Meyer, Video Editor
The Angus Foundation appreciates the creative talent and cooperation of the Communications and PR Department staff in the production of the videos presented this evening.
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Campaign Leadership Cabinet Howard Hillman – Chair Jim Coleman – Honorary Co-Chair David McMahon, Sr. – Honorary Co-Chair Dick Beck Klaus Birkel Mark Gardiner John Morgan Abbie Nelson Bob Norton Blanford Pierce Anne Patton Schubert Ron Simek Eddie Sydenstricker Jake Tiedeman Bob Weaver Laurie Widdowson Paul Hill – Ex-Officio Member Robert Schlutz – Ex-Officio Member
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The Event Hosts 44 Farms, Texas Basin Angus Ranch, Montana Champion Hill, Ohio Daltons on the Sycamore,Virginia Deer Valley Farm, Tennessee Evans Farms, Texas Express Ranches, Oklahoma Gardiner Angus Ranch, Kansas SandPoint Cattle Co., Nebraska Schaff Angus Valley, North Dakota Southern Cattle Co., Florida Sydenstricker Genetics, Missouri Thomas Angus Ranch, Oregon Three Trees Ranch, Georgia
S Vintage Angus Ranch, California Wehrmann Angus,Virginia
To show our appreciation for the generosity of the Event Hosts, each ranch will receive a framed artist’s proof of C. J. Brown’s “The Promise of Tomorrow” with a remarque by the artist personalized especially for each of them! 5
Event Committee CO-CHAIRS Julie McMahon French, Belle Point Ranch Wynn Dalton Herbers, Daltons on the Sycamore
STEERING COMMITTEE Betsie Michael, Coldwater Creek Farm Teresa Mrocka, Cotton & Associates Lynn Hill, Champion Hill Jamie King, Kingsway Angus
VISION OF VALUE ELITE HEIFER GENETICS OFFERING COMMITTEE Ryan Cotton, Cotton & Associates John Dickinson, Parnell Dickinson Rance Long, American Angus Hall of Fame Angus Foundation Leadership Cabinet Dick Beck Mark Gardiner
The Angus Foundation is grateful for the gifts of time, talent, ideas, experience and execution bestowed by these committed volunteers. This magical evening of fundraising and fellowship would not have been possible without you! 6
AUCTIONEER Steve Dorran ANGUS JOURNAL RING STAFF Terry Cotton Jerry Cassady David Gazda Rod Wesselman Jared Murnin
The thirteen exclusive lots will be auctioned in the Buyer’s Choice format.
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The Angus Magic Auction
LOT 1 #1 “AdVANCE” EXACT REPLICA ON CANVAS Donated by the Angus Foundation On November 13, 2010, the original oil painting of “Advance,” the first Grand Champion Steer of the first International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago in 1900, a purebred Angus exhibited by Stanley R. Pierce of Woodlawn Farms, will be presented by Blanford and Joan Pierce to the Angus Foundation archive in recognition of the achievement of raising $25,000 through Phase 1 of the “Advance Challenge.” In Phase 1, the “Advance Partners” purchased numbers 2 through 11 exact replicas of the original oil painting raising $25,000 for “Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus.” The 12th of this very limited edition of 12 will return to the Pierce family. The #1 exact replica, saved for the auction, is classically framed to match the Pierce’s #12 – a stunning presentation that is completely different from the other 10! Help preserve Angus history and add a rare piece of livestock art to your collection! LOT 2 fine dining FOR 12 AT 801 CHOPHOUSE, KANSAS CITY Seven course dinner prepared by Chefs Christopher Dennis and John Smith, and served in the private Wine Room Donated by 801 Chop House, Kansas City www.801chophouse.com 801 Chophouse in Kansas City, Omaha, and flagship restaurant in Des Moines offers a fine dining experience that ranks with the best available, claiming a reputation that spreads to both coasts. The original 801 Chophouse opened its doors in Downtown Des Moines in May of 1993. Its name is derived from its location inside the Principal Financial Tower at 801 Grand Avenue. In an election year, 801 gets exposure in such publications as the New York Times for the crowd that gathers there during Iowa election campaigns. Politicians, actors, musicians, business executives, and other distinguished clientele visit 801 on every trip to Des Moines, and the locals love it just the same! Since 2004, 801 has been a recipient of the coveted DiRona Award, which is offered to the top 500 restaurants in North America. 801 has been featured in Wine Spectator, Cigar Aficionado, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. 8
The restaurant offers only the very finest meats and freshest seafood and vegetables. Aged USDA Grade Prime Beef ONLY, Iowa Berkshire pork chops and Colorado lamb highlight the menu! Executive Chef Christopher M. Dennis creates a Fresh Sheet that highlights unique weekly offerings…seasonal fresh soups and salads, oysters on the half shell, five species of jet fresh fish, live Maine lobsters and Alaskan king crab legs. Save room for made from scratch Gran Marnier Soufflé! 801 Chophouse has a late 1920’s New York style steak house interior with signature leather booths, cherry wood furnishings, wooden floors, granite counter tops and high ceilings accented with dramatic lighting. The decor of each location is enhanced by the owner’s personal collection of livestock art. We are grateful for 801 Chophouse’s purchase of THREE “Advance” exact replicas! 801 Chophouse invites the your party of 12 to unveil their #8 “Advance” exact replica at the Kansas City restaurant during the exclusive dining experience offered as Lot 2! (801’s “Advance” replicas numbers 10 and 11 will also be unveiled in Omaha and Des Moines!) Chefs Dennis and Smith have designed the menu presented below for this momentous occasion. Your choices of wine and cocktails may be purchased separately. Menu for the “Advance” Portrait Unveiling at 801 Chophouse, Kansas City Join us in the Wine Room for a glass of France’s Finest Champagne Chef John Smith’s Slow Roasted Barbeque Pork Belly served on top of homemade corn bread Chef Christopher Dennis’ Mini Lobster Taco’s with Caviar – one bite of luxury! Course 1 - Soup Beef Consume with Braised Beef Cheek Ravioli, Shaved Parmesan, Chiffonade Basil and Parsley Course 2 – Salad Poached Egg, Fresh Grilled Asparagus topped with a Mushroom Truffle Cream Sauce and Shaved Parmesan Course 3 – Shellfish Pan seared Scallops and Sausage Stuffed Langoustine, Mint and Citrus Fruit Salad, Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette Course 4 – Fish Salt Crusted John Dory served table side by Chefs John Smith & Christopher Dennis Intermezzo Bloody Mary Sorbet Trio Celery Sorbet Spicy Tomato Sorbet Vodka Sorbet Course 5 – Lamb Grilled Lamb T-bones, Grilled Ramps, Fava Bean and Morel Risotto Seasonal (April-March) Course 6 – Beef Braised Beef Short Rib and Slow Roasted USDA Prime Filet Mignon with Whipped Bone Marrow Butter Mushroom Beef Broth Gnocchi Course 7 – Dessert Individual Gran Marnier Soufflés Chambord Raspberry Sauce Dark Chocolate Godiva Sauce Gran Marnier Crème Anglaise 9
The Magic “Show” Boxes FIRST CHOICE OF THE SHOW BOXES Once industrial shipping containers, constructed to protect sensitive electronic machinery on a trans-Atlantic journey, these seven wooden boxes have been transformed into stunning, original creations each with a unique theme and function, containing varied valuables. Some donors choose to display the contents, others ask you to imagine...until you win the bid! LOT 3 “A TUSCAN TREASURE” Donated by Dick and Diane Beck, Georgia Created by Betty Bowen LOT 4 “A DEFINITIVE BOX OF CULINARY MAGIC” Donated by Bob and Becky Tiedeman, Nebraska Created by Kim Seacrest LOT 5 “IRIS TIME IN TENNESSEE” Donated by Quintin and Vicki Smith, Tennessee Created by Vicki Smith LOT 6 “FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES” Donated by Pheasant Trek and Winter Brook Angus, California Created by Mercedes Danekas, Sherry Danekas, Lindsay Ricksger and Craig Blint LOT 7 “SHINE ‘EM UP!” Donated by The Taylor Girls, Arkansas Created by Allyson McGuire LOT 8 “THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC” Donated by Blackstone Cattle Co., Nick and Roxanne Hull, Wisconsin Created by Kelli Fitzpatrick LOT 9 “OWN YOUR OWN POWER” Donated by Steve and Julie French, Michigan Created by Sandy Clark
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LOT 10 7 DAYS OF relaXATION ON THE BEACH IN CALIFORNIA Donated by Thousand Hills Ranch, Teixeira Cattle Co. John, Heather, Allan and Cecelia Teixeira, Pismo Beach, CA www.thousandhillsranch.com Recharge your vitality beside the placid waters of the Pacific Ocean, on the gorgeous Central Coast of California. Seven days and six nights in a beach bungalow is yours, along with a nationally famous Santa Maria style beef barbecue.The house sleeps nine comfortably and is located in the sunny, seaside village of Cayucos where the weather is pleasant year round.Your hosts will provide an Angus beef barbecue with all the trimmings, including local wines, on the night of your choice. Cayucos is less than an hour’s drive from the famous Hearst Castle and is conveniently located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles International airports. Flying into San Francisco will give you the opportunity to drive the famed California Highway 1 and Big Sur Coast line. Flying into Los Angeles allows you the opportunity to enjoy Disneyland either before or after your beachside stay. San Luis Obispo Regional Airport is about twenty minutes from your final destination on the sand. The Central Coast has become the heart of California wine country where there are numerous chauffeured wine tours available. Arrangements for your California retreat are to be mutually agreed upon and are available most of the year with the exception of the weeks prior to and following the 4th of July. 11
LOT 11 A YEAR OF GREAT GRILLING Donated by Certified Angus Beef, LLC and Weber It’s a year of great steak. And, a great grill to boot! The Year of Great Grilling package features the top-of-line Weber Genesis® E-320™ gas grill. You’ll be the envy of the neigborhood with this sleek, new Weber grill. A spacious cooking area and top-notch engineering will quickly launch you into a world of grill-happy euphoria. You’ll like the Genesis® E-320™ for its “Angus black” good looks, and you’ll love it for its porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grates. A flush-mounted side burner will have you cooking up magical meals everytime you fire up! And, there is simply nothing better on Weber’s Genesis grill than Certified Angus Beef ® steaks! You will receive a steak selection delivered to your door each month from the elite new on-line ordering service at www.certifiedangusbeef.com. Selections include premium Certified Angus Beef ® brand filet mignons, strip steaks and ribeyes. You’ll be enjoying the finest cuts throughout the year and even elite selections from the brand’s exclusive Prime and Natural lines. Grilling season wouldn’t be complete without Certified Angus Beef ® frankfurters, delivery is timed perfectly for your Memorial and Labor Day cookouts. Here’s to a year of great grilling! January – Cattlemen’s Collection of Certified Angus Beef ® four filet mignons, four strip steaks and four ribeyes February – Six Certified Angus Beef ® filets March – Six Certified Angus Beef ® strips April – Six Certified Angus Beef ® ribeyes May – Certified Angus Beef ® frankfurters June – Four Certified Angus Beef ® Prime strips July – Six Certified Angus Beef ® ribeyes August – Four Certified Angus Beef ® Natural strips September – Certified Angus Beef ® frankfurters October – Six Certified Angus Beef ® ribeyes November – Six Certified Angus Beef ® filets December – Six Certified Angus Beef ® strips 12
LOT 12 FLY-FISHING AT SILVER SPUR RANCH 4 days and 3 nights at Elk Hollow Lodge for up to 8 people Donated by Silver Spur Ranch, Encampment, WY www.spurranches.com Silver Spur Ranch sits in a picturesque valley in south-central Wyoming, between Encampment and Saratoga, with the Rocky Mountains providing a breathtaking backdrop for your experience. Elk Hollow Lodge is located on the banks of the North Platte River, just downstream from the confluence of the Encampment River. Silver Spur ranch offers one of the finest fly fishing destinations in the West. The properties offer a wide variety of environments: high mountain lakes, trophy trout ponds, wild trout filled creeks, and guided float trips down the Encampment and North Platte Rivers. The assortment of trout is astounding, including trophy sized Brown, Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook Trout. This full service fishing lodge will entertain our guests with over 10 miles of private freestone fishing waters. The lodge has five sleeping rooms, each with a private bath, and will accommodate you and seven guests for four days and three nights, with meals included. Guests can relax and enjoy a large living area, dining room, billiard room, patio areas and a deck overlooking the North Platte River. This experience includes guide service for 4 fishermen. Gratuity is the responsibility of the guests. The other 4 guests are welcome to enjoy the amenities of the ranch, as well as golf and shopping in nearby Saratoga. While you are at Silver Spur Ranch, take advantage of a guided pasture tour. This will be your opportunity to meet the cowboys and learn about this 12,000 head cattle operation. As the ninth largest commercial cattle operation in the U.S., Silver Spur Ranch also operates expansive ranches in Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty of Silver Spur Ranch. We look forward to having you as our guest!
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LOT 13 BLACK PEARL & LEATHER BRACELET Donated by Mary Ann McMahon, Belle Point Ranch, Lavaca, AR For the Angus lady looking to add a fashionable flair to her jewel box – a cuff style bracelet featuring nine 9mm cultured Black Tahitian pearls on a leatherwoven band over steel, with pearl closures. Tahitian cultured pearls are dark South Sea pearls which come mainly from farms in French Polynesia. Tahitian pearls display an exciting range of colors from dark grey to anthracite, green and aubergine. The metallic shine and changing shades are particularly characteristic of the Tahitian pearl. The oysters that make these beautiful pearls are between 8 and 16 millimeters in size, and are known both for their size and their ability to produce black pearls. Founded in 1967 by Tove and Heinz Gellner, the jewelry manufacturer of the same name is now led in its second generation by Jörg Gellner. A globally operative, owner-run company, GELLNER is inspired by the Spirit of Pearls. It is this Spirit which unites a passion for cultured pearls with a sense of design, responsibility for staff and jobs, and a belief in honesty, fairness, and quality when working together with business partners and jewelers. GELLNER stands for the fascination of selected fine pearls, the emotions associated with beautiful jewelry, and the style of the women who wear GELLNER. LOT 14 MOORE & GILES WEEKENDER BAG Donated by Moore & Giles, Lynchburg, VA www.mooreandgilesinc.com Have you seen the fabulous trips being offered in the BLACKONTRACK! auction? We thought of everything when we included this perfect bag for weekend getaways! The ‘Benedict’ has an expandable, full zipper closure for easy packing and easy access. Inside are two pockets and one zipper pocket for personal belongings.The detachable, adjustable strap, in addition to the leather handles, offers comfortable carrying. Perfect for long distance experiences, it meets standard requirements for a carry-on flight bag. Inspired by originality, craftsmanship and the discerning skill of an artisan’s hand, the leather crafters of Moore & Giles travel the world to design and deliver an impeccably edited portfolio of the world’s finest leathers. From the lobbies and guestrooms of the top hotels, to the interiors of celebrated restaurants, to the spaces within artfully designed homes, our leathers grace some of the most exciting and exclusive design projects around the world. In January 2007, the company launched its line of leather bags and accessories as an additional avenue for showcasing the inherent beauty and timeless appeal of its natural leathers. Sold at fine retailers across the country, and online on the Moore & Giles web site, the collection is constantly evolving with new offerings. 16
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LOT 15 GREENBRIAR WEEKEND FOR 2 Donated by The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV www.greenbrier.com Deep in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains lies a rare combination of surreal luxury, timeless hospitality and riveting adventure. For more than two centuries,The Greenbrier has served as a playground for presidents, kings and Hollywood’s greatest. Now it’s your turn. No matter how long you stay, prepare to be swept up in an experience so unique, words can hardly describe it. With the compliments of The Justice Companies, the bearer of the certificate is entitled to a two-night stay at The Greenbrier for two persons (one room), including the daily resort fee and a $500.00 room credit which can be used for meals, activities, or shop purchases at the resort. Recipient will be responsible for any other charges incurred. This opportunity is valid from January 2 through February 28, 2011, excluding holidays, potential sell-out periods, or dates otherwise restricted at the sole discretion of The Greenbrier. Reservations using this certificate must be made by calling (304) 536-4942, and will be accepted depending upon space availability and in accordance with the guidelines contained herein. The expiration date noted in this certificate is final and cannot be extended.The inclusions of this certificate may not be substituted, it cannot be replaced if lost or stolen, used for any meeting or convention, and has no monetary value.The Greenbrier is not responsible for any misrepresentation of the inclusions of this certificate.
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LOT 16 ALL SEASON GETAWAY in HoBACK CANYON, WY Donated by Joane Pappas White and Ken Lake, Lady J Land & Livestock, Price, UT Lot 16 is a fantastic opportunity to escape into the mountains of beautiful Hoback Canyon, Wyoming, located 30 miles southeast of Jackson Hole and 30 miles northwest of Pinedale. No matter what season you choose to hit the hills of the west, you are certain to find a reason to relish this opportunity! The package includes five nights in the exclusive Hoback House for 4 guests, along with dinner and attendance at a local seasonal event with your gracious hosts Joane and Ken. Should you choose to enjoy your vacation in the winter nearby Jackson Hole is a skiers dream, or a more adventurous type can venture into the extreme snow machine terrain. For the more relaxed set, there are dogsled rides available to Granite Hotsprings, where the steam is sure to clear your mind. Should you decide to head west in the spring, Hoback offers a beautiful window into nature. Sightseeing the fresh flowers in the mountains, or visits to Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park are just minutes away.The quaint town of Pinedale, housing just 1,100 residents, is open for business and offers a wide variety of eateries and shopping. If summer or fall best suit your schedule, you will love the endless fishing and hunting opportunities in the area. Framed by the picturesque Square Top Mountain, the Green River is lazy and relaxing, perfect for an afternoon after hiking or kayaking all day. No matter the time of the year, the sights, sounds and tastes of this western oasis will entice your senses and stay in your memory forever. Experience Wyoming “cowboy chic” at its best! 18
LOT 17 ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR “THE PROMISE OF TOMORROW,” by C.J. Brown Commissioned by Angus Foundation In this commissioned piece artist C.J. Brown has captured a vision of the “promise” of the thirteen heifers donated to the Angus Foundation by the leading ranches who serve as our event hosts.The piece showcases the artist’s magnificent talent and skill at capturing the detail of Angus cattle and landscapes in watercolor. C.J. Brown’s work is among the most highly sought-after livestock art available today, hanging in the homes and offices of many of the leaders of the beef industry. In each piece, her foremost thought is to create works in which the viewer can find enjoyment each time they look at the art piece. We’re certain that each time you gaze on this original unique creation, you’ll enjoy not only the stunning artwork but also the “promise of tomorrow” that this evening presents to the Angus breed. Though we are offering the original piece tonight, the Angus Foundation retains the copyright to market a limited edition of 250 giclée prints on archival paper. Prints unframed or framed are being offered at The Trunk Show this evening. All orders placed and paid tonight will receive free shipping. To see a complete gallery of C.J. Brown’s artwork, visit www.cjbrownstudios.com LOT 18 Rockin P Ranch Designer JACKETS by Patty Lewis Donated by Patty Lewis Make a statement with your choice of eight luxurious clothing pieces presented by designer Patty Lewis. Featuring the finest in leather, fur and all the trimmings, the biggest challenge you’ll face is deciding between the eight! (Decisions, decisions!) We’ll offer first, second and third choices at auction.The remaining pieces may be purchased at The Trunk Show. Remember, the early bird gets the jacket, so head to on over to claim yours after the three choices are made for Lot 18! Each year, Patty’s display at the National Western Stock Show is a popular attraction for Angus ladies, and we’re sure these stunning pieces will be no different. You won’t want to miss out on this exciting collection. To view some of the creations by Patty Lewis, visit www.rockinpranch.com. PATTY LEWIS FASHIONS Lot 18A – FIRST CHOICE lOT 18B – SECOND CHOICE LOT 18C – THIRD CHOICE
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LOT 19 CHURCHILL DOWNS SUITE Donated by Angus Foundation www.churchilldowns.com Experience the exciting and colorful spectacle of Thoroughbred racing with your group as the nation’s finest horses compete at Churchill Downs. Along with watching the spectacular action on the track, you can stroll through the historic grounds of the world’s most legendary racetrack and enjoy the ambiance of one of the most hallowed shrines in American Sport.You will enjoy the accommodations of a trackside suite for up to 12 people in Spring or Fall, 2011. (Offer excludes Breeders Cup and Kentucky Derby, other race meets upon availability.) Also included is a coveted Trophy Presentation, your opportunity to step into the Winner’s Circle at Churchill Downs! A race will be named in your group’s honor and up to eight of your guests will be escorted to the Paddock area for the saddling prior to your race. After viewing the race, you will step into the Winner’s Circle and present a trophy engraved with your group’s name to the winning owner or jockey. While you’re here tonight, head up to the Triple Crown level and tour the suite.You might just find a reason to visit the track next year!
LOT 20 WEAVER RIDGE GOLF CLUB Donated by Jerry and Nancy Weaver, Weaver Angus Farm www.weaverridge.com Step onto the green at Weaver Ridge Golf Club in Peoria, Illinois and enjoy a day of relaxation and healthy competition! You and three of your guests will be treated to a round of golf and lunch at the Club.The course was masterfully created by Hurdzan-Fry to balance nature with design.WeaverRidge features multiple bent grass tees and fairways, fast and true greens, challenging and dramatic elevations for all enthusiasts. Also included is a tour of the historic Weaver Angus Farm herd, and Bob Weaver’s personal collection of antique horse carriages.You are sure to enjoy this opportunity to hit the green and to spend some time on one of Illinois’ premiere Angus farms!
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LOT 21 SEMEN SORTING SERVICES Donated by Sexing Technologies, Fullerton, NE www.griglobal.com Sexing Technologies, the global leader in sexed semen production, is proud to introduce their new office and laboratory in Fullerton, Nebraska, just north of Grand Island. This location is an extension of their Texas headquarters and will provide exclusive services of sorting bull collections to produce both male and female sexed semen, as well as the production of quality sexed IVF embryos. Sexing Technologies will sort an ejaculate free of charge from your AI sire and provide either 100 straws of 2.1 million dose for AI use....OR....50 units of 5.0 million dose straws for ET flushing. Send your bull to an independent collection facility anywhere in the United States. Sexing Technologies will ship a digitally controlled thermal shipping device directly to the bull stud you choose for overnight delivery back to the collection back to Nebraska. Sexing Technologies will sort the collection and produce the number and type of straws requested, each one containing at least 90% of the desired gender. Don’t pass up this opportunity to advance your genetic program with the latest “sexing technologies!” LOT 22 Lathrop Livestock Hauling Package Donated by Randy and Holly Lathrop, Lathrop Livestock Transportation Randy Lathrop will haul three individual animals for you in 2010 or 2011 from anywhere in the continental United States straight to your farm or ranch. Buyer may redeem haul for one animal in three separate sales locations or may redeem haul for three animals in one haul. LOT 23 THE AMERICAN RANCHER 7-MINUTE TELEVISION PACKAGE Donated by Superior Livestock Auction & The American Rancher www.superiorlivestock.com One of the most popular television programs featured on RFD-TV, “The American Rancher” produced by Superior Productions, a division of Superior Livestock, is a thirty-minute program reaching more than 30 million viewers. Each week,The American Rancher features livestock producers, their ranches, livestock and ranching practices. The American Rancher has showcased many interesting programs and guests, including The Angus Foundation, Beef from the Sunshine State (Florida),Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom, American Bucking Bull, Inc. and Ranching in the High Desert (Nevada-Oregon). If you’re ready to launch your breeding program to a national audience, this package offers you filming and production services with the professional staff at Superior Productions, for a 7-minute finished segment on The American Rancher. Include this great package in your advertising plans! 21
LOT 24 SPRUCE MOUNTAIN GUEST HOUSE GETAWAY FOR 4 Donated by Tom and Lois Ames, Spruce Mountain Ranch Cattle Co., Larkspur, CO www.sprucemountainranch.com Relax your mind in the historic and sophisticated Spruce Mountain guest house, the centerpiece of this working Angus cattle ranch.You and your three guests will be immediately captivated by this beautifully landscaped 400 acre property, which is all yours to enjoy for your 2 nights on the ranch. Spruce Mountain offers an impressive collection of experiences expressing true Colorado style, with magnificent hand-crafted detail, state of the art modern conveniences, as well as indoor/outdoor capabilities. Enjoy a catered meal with proprietors Tom and Lois Ames, joined by General Manager Mitch Rohr, and Show Cattle Sales Manager Andy Maupin during your stay.
Take pleasure in an escape from the ordinary with opportunities to paddleboat, hike, and fish, or just breath in the fresh mountain air. Just minutes from Pikes Peak Mountain and Denver attractions, the possibilities are endless. For more details, see www.sprucemountainguestranch.com.
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LOT 25 exotic hide CHAIR and ottoman Donated by Randy and Lana Hahn, Copper Creek Canyon Interior Outfitters, Indianapolis, IN www.coppercreekcanyon.com It’s come to be a “tradition” to feature an exquisite piece of furniture from Randy and Lana Hahn’s Copper Creek Canyon Interior Outfitters in the Angus Foundation Gala and Auction! The professional designers at Copper Creek chose this chair to add a touch of western flair to any home or ranch office.This piece features a hand carved frame with an antique finish, accented with charming embossed crocodile and cognac leather. Prepare to relax with your feet up with matching ottoman. Furniture fit for a king with a presence as big as Texas, this chair has it all! To view a complete gallery of furniture from Copper Creek Canyon, visit www.coppercreekcanyon.com. LOT 26 HEIRLOOM CRYSTAL cOLLECTIBLES Donated by Cam Cooper, Talon Ranch, Twin Bridges, MT From a generous cash gift, Cam Cooper has already provided over 20 undergraduate and graduate scholarships to Angus youth through the creation of the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Endowment Fund. This fund will also eventually provide educational internships for Angus youth hosted by Angus breeders across the United States through the administration of a comprehensive program overseen by the American Angus Association and Angus Foundation. Cam Cooper’s donation of crystal collectibles – beautiful candlesticks and a lovely pitcher – passed down from her grandmother present an opportunity to share in the legacy of this remarkable woman, as well as the heritage of the 260-year-old Swedish glassmaker Orrefors. Orrefors has won literally thousands of design and glassmaking awards, and their intricate pieces collected by individuals and museums, are showcased in exhibits and public installations the world over.The ambition for all glass created by Orrefors is the highest possible quality and the most exquisite design.This set of candlesticks is an exceptional example of the quality for which Orrefors is known, as well as being a fine tribute to a truly kind and generous Angus benefactor. LOT 27 ONE-OF-A-KIND DECORATIVE BELL Donated by BSJ Farms, Bob, Jeannie and Jennifer Ann Smith, Elysian Fields, TX This ain’t no ordinary Texas cowbell! It’s one-of-a-kind masterpiece created from 100% recycled materials by Michigan artist Dan Hoover. The body, formerly an oxygen tank, has been exquisitely etched to create dimension.The metal was then scorched, giving it a unique black color pattern. Durable copper-plated hardware allow for it to be displayed inside or outside. Whether you are looking for a yard ornament that will be the envy of your neighbors, or you want to ‘ring’ in a special occasion, this bell is sure to make some magical music. 23
LOT 28 Brett FAVRE’S WRANGLERS & AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL Provided by Brett Favre Arranged and framing donated by 7L Farms & Land Co., LCC, Jimmy and Lucy Levens, Wiggins, MS www.7LFarms.com The Angus Foundation’s acquisition of Lot 28 is a result of the longtime, close, personal friendship between Jimmy Levens and Irvin (“Big Irv”) Favre, father of the all-time great NFL Quarterback, generous philanthropist, and legendary #4 – Brett Favre! Irvin Favre was an Angus breeder, in fact 7L’s Angus herd originated from his breeding program. Lot 28 is an opportunity to own a custom-made pair of Wranglers well-worn by #4 himself, along with an official NFL football Brett signed recently for Jimmy and “threw in” with the deal! Brett’s Wrangler jeans framed for display and a pigskin with the autograph of the eleven-time Pro Bowl quarterback is a must-have for the ultimate sports collector. (Incidently, the jeans are indelibly marked with #4 on the inside of the front pocket!) At the start of the 2010 season, the three-time winner of the NFL Most Valuable Player Award, quarterback Brett Favre owned or shared almost all NFL career records, including career regularseason victories by a starting quarterback – 183 wins. In 1995, Brett and his wife Deanna began their charity outreach by donating to 501c3 agencies providing support and services to disadvantaged and disabled children in Mississippi and Wisconsin. In 2005, after Deanna completed her treatment for breast cancer, the Favres extended their mission statement to include supporting organizations providing financial aid for breast cancer patients. Since the inception of the Foundation, over $4 million dollars has been donated to charities in Wisconsin and Mississippi. LOT 29 NOLAN RYAN AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL & GLOVE Provided by Nolan Ryan, with assistance from E.C. Larkin Sure to be a conversation starter for any sports enthusiast, Lot 29 is an autographed ball and glove from Major League Baseball’s all-time strikeout pitcher Nolan Ryan. In addition to holding or sharing 48 Major League records, Nolan Ryan currently shares ownership of the World Series contenders, the very popular young, spirited upstarts...the Texas Rangers! Nolan Ryan’s amazing career boasts highlights such as a Major League record seven no-hitters, and that he allowed one or fewer hits in a complete game on 19 occasions. He was named to eight All Star teams, and his baseball prowess remains as legendary today as it was when he threw his first major league pitch. Don’t pass up the exciting opportunity to ‘glove’ this piece of sports memorabilia! Own and display a collectible sure to be the envy of baseball fans from New York to San Francisco!
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LOT 30 ALASKA SPORTFISHING TRIP Three days, four nights of fishing for 4 people with airfare included Donated by Brad and Mindy Schnoor, and the Schnoor Sisters, Amanda, Kirbe, and Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, CA For a fantastic Alaskan fishing adventure, make plans to travel to Wild Strawberry Lodge in Sitka for world class salmon and halibut fishing...always! With Alaska Premier Charters, Inc. you will experience an amazing, complete sportfishing vacation. From the moment of your arrival, the adventure begins! Alaska Premier Charters will deliver world class fishing for salmon and halibut for three days, 10 hours dock to dock with experienced U.S.C.G. Captains, fully equipped state-of-the-art vessels with the most updated electronics, licenses, quality fishing gear and full rain gear. Each day features a hot breakfast, a deli lunch on the boat, and a gourmet dinner featuring Alaskan wild seafood prepared by the in-house chef. Accommodations are delightful at the waterfront Wild Strawberry Lodge whose warm family atmosphere provides a cozy home...far, far away from home! Genuine Alaskan hospitality and unrivaled opportunities to land Alaskan trophy fish await you! Your trip includes airfare, airport pickup and courtesy local transportation. Expect.....awesome fishing and comfortable lodging, eating well, and first class enjoyment of Alaska! 25
LOT 31 BLACKONTRACK, the “SHOW PONY” Donated by Moore Angus, Raymond and Carol Moore, Lufkin, TX We looked and looked for another “all-around” horse to measure up to 2008’s Angus Foundation Gala ranch horse feature from the Four Sixes, who topped the auction at $35,000. Leave it to all-around great guy Raymond Moore to jump in to sponsor the real ‘looker’ for our 2010 event. Raymond sure knows a “show pony” (his word for a hot chick!) when he sees one, and he guarantees that this jet black stallion with white mane, tail and blaze is an all-around show-stopper! While this mount may not be a Thoroughbred, he’s dern sure thoroughly CUTE and completely one-of-a-kind. Plus, he’s a gentle, patient “kid horse” who’ll teach your child to ride like Calvin Borel! Designed and handpainted by artist Kelli Fitzpatrick, this 1940s vintage “show pony” was recreated especially to be the mascot of the 2010 Angus Foundation Gala & Auction at Churchill Downs. An antique children’s toy, he has been refinished and stands ready to hit the track. He’s also trained in the pasture gathering yearlings – just like 2008’s “Sandy Bob” in OKC, “Blackontrack” does it all! (Bill Casner may even agree to stand him at stud when his illustrious career is complete!) “Blackontrack” comes with a specially constructed, sturdy box that will protect him on his ride home in a showstock trailer headed to a point within driving distance of your stable. Julie French will help you line up the transportation among the exhibitors at the North American! Look no further, horsey folks – here’s the ultimate “fast friend” perfect for anyone in need of a very fancy, trusty steed!
LOT 32 BLACKONTRACK NAME FOR AAA REGISTRY Donated by the Angus Foundation Event Steering Committee Since the first promotion for “BLACKONTRACK!” was launched, we’ve heard lots of people say “hey, that’s a GREAT name for a bull!” We took the next step back in March and “protected” the exclusive use of this name for you with the American Angus Association Registration Department. The name “BLACKONTRACK!” and its original logo type sells in its entirety as the last lot of the evening because we’re done...and we don’t need it anymore!
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Many Thanks! We are truly grateful to the Event Hosts and Auction Donors for your belief in the Angus Foundation and our event steering committee, and your unwavering commitment to this fundraising event!
Thank you to the Event Patrons – your generous investment and personal involvement made the magic happen!
We sincerely appreciate Churchill Downs, and the time, talent and professionalism of Chelsea Gilbert, Event Manager and Jody Mumley, Senior Manager, Group Sales.
Thanks to the National Junior Angus Assn. Board of Directors for your cheerful and energetic assistance!
To the Auctioneer and Ring Staff and each and every Volunteer – your time and effort have not gone unnoticed. You’re the Best!
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To every buyer, and bidder, and to all who attended – your participation has made a difference. We Thank You!
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Settlement
If you make a purchase at the event, please stop by the Settlement Desk before you leave. Our volunteers will assist you quickly and efficiently. Full payment for a purchase from the “Vision of Value” Elite Heifer Genetics Offering is due within 30 days. Payment this evening will certainly be appreciated! Ranches will be authorized by the Angus Foundation to release animals for shipment upon receipt of payment. Auction and Trunk Show items may be paid by cash, check or credit card. If you wish to be invoiced, please see Milford Jenkins. Items may be taken upon payment this evening, or on Sunday or Monday in the Angus Holiday Room at Crowne Plaza Hotel. Please see the Angus Foundation staff to make shipping arrangements. PLEASE NOTE IRS requires 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations to inform buyers of the fair market value (FMV) for auction items purchased. The FMV of auction items, unless publicized otherwise, will be indicated on the Angus Foundation’s acknowledgement letter/receipt to buyers of auction items post-event.
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On November 13, 2010, the original oil painting of “Advance” will be presented by Blanford and Joan Pierce to the Angus Foundation archive in recognition of the achievement of Phase 1 of the “Advance Challenge,” whereby “The Advance Partners” purchased 10 numbered, exact replicas of the painting raising $25,000 for “Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus.”
THE ADVANCE PARTNERS #2 – The Goggins Family, Billings, Montana #3 – Lone Oaks Farm, Middleton, Tennessee #4 – Belle Point Ranch, Lavaca, Arkansas #5 – Mr. Ron Davidson, Creston, Illinois #6 – Dr. Curtis & Ann Long, Butler, Missouri #7 – Mr. Tom Burke, Smithville, Missouri #8 – 801 Chophouse, Kansas City, Missouri #9 – The Houston Family, Platteville, Colorado donated to National Western Stock Show #10 – 801 Chophouse, Des Moines, Iowa #11 – 801 Chophouse, Omaha, Nebraska The #1 exact replica will be offered in the Live Auction as the feature of the Angus Foundation Gala and Auction. The goal of Phase 2 of the fundraising project is to raise an additional $25,000 through the sale of a limited edition of 50 numbered giclée prints. The Angus Foundation offers you an opportunity to help preserve Angus history and add a rare piece of livestock art to your collection – place your order this evening at the Trunk Show!
When B.R. Pierce first saw Angus cattle at the Illinois State Fair in the 1870s, he declared that they “filled the eye.” In 1881, B.R. Pierce began breeding Angus at Woodlawn Farms in Creston, Illinois. The Pierces farmed, but only to provide feed for the cattle. Their Angus herd of never more than 125 cows was the only source of income for the family for four generations.Ten years after the birth of the American Angus Association, B.R.’s son Stanley R. (S.R.) Pierce took Woodlawn-bred “Wellington” to the world’s fair, known as the World’s Columbian Exhibition of 1893, and won grand champion Angus bull. In 1900, S.R. exhibited a purebred Angus steer (a double-bred Wellington) at the first International Live Stock Exposition at Chicago. The steer “Advance” earned the coveted title grand champion of the show and was presented the silver “grand champion cup” as his prize. He weighed 1,480 lbs. and sold for the record-setting price of $150 per hundredweight. The reserve to the grand champion,“Good Times,” was another Angus steer also bred and shown by the Pierces of Woodlawn! For over ten decades, Woodlawn’s pursuit of perfection set a high standard of excellence for the Angus breed. Along with breeding, developing and selling champion stock, the Pierces were also generous with their time and leadership talent. In the early years of the American Angus Association, B.R. served on the board and as vice president; his son S.R. served as president in 1912. A third generation leader was S.R.’s son Lewis Blanford (L.B.) PIerce who served as president in 1959. He was also the last president of the International Live Stock Exposition. L.B. Pierce often reminded his children Blanford, Norris, and Susan,“the Angus breed has done so much for our family, if you ever have the opportunity to give back, give back.” In 2005, Blanford and Joan Pierce funded a $25,000 educational endowment with the Angus Foundation to provide the annual Woodlawn scholarship to Angus youth. When Blanford was inducted into the prestigious Angus Heritage Foundation in November, 2007 he became the fourth generation of his family to receive the honor. Upon accepting the award he surprised the banquet crowd by announcing another generous gift from the Pierce family – from a simple shopping bag he drew out the historic and highly treasured “Woodlawn trophy” from the 1900 International Live Stock Exposition and gave it to the archives of the Angus Foundation. The Pierce family has cherished their oil painting of “Advance” and the trophy he won as a legacy from their ancestors, and a symbol of the Woodlawn code of conduct. Blanford remembers being taught from a very young age “the value of unquestioned honesty, the importance of one’s reputation among one’s peers, and the immense satisfaction to be found in solid friendships and customer loyalty.” The steer “Advance” was sold by the pound in 1900. The final “Chicago International” was held in 1975. Woodlawn Farms, America’s oldest ongoing Angus herd, drastically downsized in 2005. So, what meaning could a shiny show trophy and an oil painting possibly hold for us in today’s world? Through two World Wars, the Great Depression, several agricultural depressions, and the “influence” of 19 different U.S. presidents...through marriages, babies being born, college educations, serious illnesses and untimely deaths...through “belt-buckle” bulls, and the “elephants,” and big shifts in selection when EPDs hit the scene...through board and staff changes in St. Joe, and valued customers going out of business...through 12 decades, with never more than 125 cows, four generations of an Angus family not only made their living from the Angus breed, they made quality lives that were truly enriched by the responsibility they took and the integrity they showed.
In their relentless pursuit of perfection, the Pierces of Woodlawn Farms have truly “advanced the Angus breed” for over one hundred twenty-five years.
