Northwestern State University of Louisiana NSU Athletic Association and The Demon Victory Fund Present NSU Scholarship Auction 2011 The Natchitoches Events Center 750 Second Street Natchitoches, Louisiana Saturday, August 27, 2011 Evening Program 5:00 PM Doors Open Social Hour – Hosted Bar Silent Auction Begins Balloon Items for Sale “Final Five” Ticket Sales “NSU Afghan” Raffle Ticket Sales 6:30 PM Dinner Served 7:30 PM Hosted Bar Closes Silent Auction 1 Closes Program 7:45 PM Live Auction Begins 8:15 PM “Final Five” Drawing Auctioneer 8:30 PM “NSU Afghan” Drawing Kevin Kelley Silent Auction 2 Closes Natchitoches, LA 9:00 PM Auction Concludes ==========2011 Scholarship Auction========== … Victory is on Our Side! August 27, 2011 Dear Scholarship Auction Guests: Thank you for attending the 12th biennial “Scholarship Auction” fund raising event to benefit the NSU Athletic Association/Demon Victory Fund and, in particular, NSU‟s 350-plus student-athletes. It is fitting that this event is always held as a new academic and athletic year begins; giving the NSU Athletic Department – student-athletes, coaches, and staff – an opportunity to come together with its alumni and supporters during what truly is one of the most exciting times of the year on a college campus. Priority number one tonight is for you to have a good time, enjoy the company of other friends and supporters, and perhaps get to know a little bit better the great people who are a part of the NSU Athletic Department. At the same time, please know that your financial support tonight will directly impact the ability of NSU‟s student-athletes and coaches to compete for Southland Conference championships and to achieve a level of success at the Division I level nationally….which is exactly what happened this past spring when women‟s track and field student-athlete Trecey Rew won the Division I national championship in the discus!! Oh, and by the way, you might get a great bargain as part of the bidding process, too! Again, your being in attendance tonight reflects your passion and commitment for the NSU athletic program. Let‟s have a great night which will, in turn, set the tone for a great 2011-12 year!! Fork „Em, Demons!!! Gregory S. Burke Director of Athletics P.S. The volunteer initiative for this event, led by auction coordinator Patric DuBois and his right- hand assistant, Liz Gresham, is one of the best in the 21-year history of the auction and on behalf of the entire Athletic Department, thanks to so many who gave of their time, energy, and resources to make this night the success that I know it is going to be. 2 ==========2011 Scholarship Auction========== … Victory is on Our Side! Throughout the evening NSU student-athletes will be selling Raffle Tickets for the “Final Five Raffle”. Final Five Raffle - $100 per ticket *** Only Five Tickets Will Be Drawn *** Five finalists will appear on stage and have the opportunity to share in half of all tickets sold. If an agreement is not reached among the five finalists to split the pot, one-half equally of all ticket sales, another drawing will be held to narrow the finalists down to four. Those four will remain on stage and attempt to reach an agreement to share in half of all tickets sold, but if no agreement is reached, another drawing will be held to narrow the finalists down to three, and so on… until an agreement is reached or until there is only one individual remaining to take home the whole pot. It is permissible for individuals, or tables, to share in the cost of purchasing a “Final Five Raffle Ticket”, however, one individual must assume responsibility to pay for the raffle ticket and collect from the other individuals. Ex. 1: 100 tickets are sold and the five finalists are selected, we collect $10,000. Each of the five finalists agrees to split the $5,000 pot and win $1,000 each. Ex. 2: 78 tickets are sold and we collect $7,800. Each of the five finalists cannot agree on a settlement, and one is eliminated. The final four finalists cannot agree either, and another is eliminated. The final three come to an agreement and split the pot of $3,900 for $1,300 each. 3 ==========2011 Scholarship Auction========== … Victory is on Our Side! Throughout the evening NSU student-athletes will be selling Raffle Tickets for the “NSU Afghan Raffle”. NSU Afghan Raffle - $10 per ticket “The Chase family name is synonymous with generosity when Northwestern is involved. Dan and Lilly were leaders in helping to ensure the University's initial capital campaign was a rousing success. Their continued involvement put us on the road to success in the current campaign. It was an honor for me to induct Dan into the Long Purple Line, Northwestern's alumni hall of distinction, and later with Board of Supervisors approval, confer on him the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Dan was one of my great heroes and mentors, for he was an exceptional human being in so many ways. Even more important, he was a steadfast friend and supporter. Anyone who holds Northwestern dear should take great pride in owning this beautiful afghan that was a gift to Dan from his daughter this past Christmas. We are grateful to Lilly and the family for graciously sharing this treasure with others. Respectfully, Randy Webb” 4 ==========2011 Scholarship Auction========== … Victory is on Our Side! The NSU Athletic Association wishes to extend a special thanks to the operation committees and to those volunteers and businesses who put so much time and energy into this year‟s NSU Scholarship Auction 2011! Operations/Coordinator Gail Hines Patric DuBois Louise Booty Paula Sandefur Accounting Jennifer Wilson Kevin Kelley Melanie McCain Madeline Godfrey Caroline Godfrey Auction Program Merle Antoon Beth Mann, NSU Press Sandy Sharplin Judy Rachel, University Printing Judy Murphy Lise DuBois Liz McRae Live Auction Attendants NSU Women‟s Track Balloons Campus Corner Jana Lucky Photography Natalie Laurence Gary Hardamon NSU Cheerleaders & Purple Pizazz Pom Pom Line Promotions Beverages Natchitoches Times Murphy‟s Bar Services and Beverage Catering Doug Ireland Eagle Distributing Jason Stelly Glazer‟s Distributors David West Catering Registration Sodexho NSU Women‟s Soccer Decorations Silent Auction Attendants Cynthia & Steve Brown NSU Women‟s Track & Field Phyllis Breedlove Susu Burke Solicitation of Gifts Frances Conine Louise Booty Jennifer Kelly Julie Brewton Beth Mann Greg Burke Connie McConathy Carrie Beth Burns Cathy Sutton Lisa Cooley Karen Townsend Frances Conine NSU Alumni Center Reatha Cox Lise DuBois Display Patric DuBois Mary Margaret Miller Aline Godfrey Joy Johnson Pat Horton Doug Ireland Barbara Jackson Entertainment Chris Maggio Galindo Rodriguez and NSU Jazz Band Connie McConathy Patricia McKnight “Final Five” Ticket Sales Liz McRae NSU Softball & NSU Women‟s Tennis Drake Owens Melissa Peveto Invitations Julie Powell Jan Harrington Lisa Prudhomme 5 ==========2011 Scholarship Auction========== … Victory is on Our Side! Solicitation of Gift (continued) Table Sales Margaret Rich Greg Burke Marie Scriba Patric DuBois Bianca Schulz Jennifer Sheffield Karen Townsend Other Sherwin Williams The Natchitoches Event Center The Service League of Natchitoches Yamaha Village of Natchitoches 367 South Drive Natchitoches, La 71457 Ph # 318-352-8174 www.yamahavillage.com 6 ==========2011 Scholarship Auction========== … Victory is on Our Side! Auction Rules 1. Everyone attending and assigned a bidding number is eligible to bid on all Live and Silent auction items. 2. The Silent Auction will begin at 5:00 pm. Only your bidding number will be accepted and you must follow open and minimum raise rules explained on each Silent Auction form. The Silent Auction will end in two phases, with half the items ending at 7:30 pm and the other half at 8:30 pm. Our staff will then quickly tabulate the results and then you may start paying for items at our cashier station in the lobby. Your cashier will provide you with copies of your payment, which you may then take to the respective attendant at the Silent and/or Live Auction pickup stations to claim your merchandise. If you have also purchased Balloons during the evening, the attendant at the Balloon station will help you with your purchase. 3. The Live Auction will begin at 7:45 pm and continue until all items are sold. 4. During the Live Auction, payment by successful bidders may be made any time after the item(s) is sold; however, Full Payment Must Be Made On Saturday, August 27th. Payment Can Be Made With Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover! 5. All sales are final; no exchanges or refunds. 6. Dollar values placed on items being auctioned are estimated only and are not warranted by the NSU Athletic Association for tax purposes or for general value. 7. Donors and/or purchasers of auction items or services should consult their own tax advisors regarding any questions concerning the possibility of tax deductibility. 8. The Auction Executive Committee reserves the right to change, add or even remove from either the Live, Silent, or Balloon Auction any item it deems appropriate even though the item may have been pre- advertised, listed in the auction printed program or verbally indicated as being offered for auction. 9. Auction items for goods and/or services must be negotiated with the donor for redemption within thirty- days of purchase unless otherwise specified. 10. All Silent Auction items must be removed from The Natchitoches Events Center by the end of the evening, August 27, 2011. 11. Any Live Auction item that cannot be transported by the owner on Saturday evening, August 27, 2011 will be available for pickup from 8:00 a.m.