Auction Catalog

Enjoy Yourself! The club uses this event as a fundraiser to build Endowed Scholarships, sending Maryland students to college. Known for their Veterinary Medical School, Mays Business College, and Engineering programs, Texas A&M develops leaders of character, dedicated to serving the greater good while instilling their core values.

Welcome!

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the 9th Annual Texas Independence Day celebration! The club uses this event as a fundraiser to build Endowed Scholarships, sending Maryland students to college. Maryland has 700+ alumni and 68 current students at Texas A&M. Known for their Veterinary Medical School, Mays Business College, and Engineering programs, Texas A&M develops leaders of character, dedicated to serving the greater good while instilling their core values (Read more, http://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html )

In 2015 the Texas A&M Club of Maryland set a goal of giving students from Maryland the opportunity to earn a scholarship to attend Texas A&M University. We set the first goal at $25,000. As of February 1, 2017 we have reach that goal of a $25,000 endowment.

However, we have only begun our journey for making higher education more attainable for the next generation of Aggies. Current out-of-state tuition and fees is $30,208, not including housing, food and textbooks. The new goal the Club would like to reach is a $100,000 endowment so it will yield a $4,000 scholarship annually. This would allow a Maryland student to then receive in-state tuition and fees which is a cost savings of $20,178 for the student and their family.

Thank you to all who attended our events, donated silent auction items, bid on those silent auction items, those who gave direct donations, and the many volunteer hours to reach this first $25,000 goal.

Thank you everyone for attending and supporting our celebration, and supporting the Texas A&M Club of Maryland in raising money to send our Maryland kids to college.

Thank you again and remember to have fun!

Gig’Em,

Brandi Greenberg V.P. of Activities Texas Independence Day Chairperson

Who We Are Texas A&M Former Students are known for our pride in our alma mater and our famous Aggie Network. This Maryland A&M Club was chartered by the Association of Former Students August 1st 2003. The Maryland A&M Club is recognized as a tax-exempt charity under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. We provide scholarships to Maryland students.

Our Mission Statement The Scholarship Association of the Texas A&M Club of Maryland is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that strives to strengthen the Texas A&M Association of Former Students within the state of Maryland, provide financial aid to Maryland students attending Texas A&M University, and to strengthen the ties and make a positive difference between members and the community.

Why Your Donation Is So Important We have only begun our journey for making higher education more attainable for the next generation of Aggies. Current out-of-state tuition and fees is $30,208, not including housing, food and textbooks. The new goal we would like to reach, is a $100,000 endowment so it will yield a $4,000 scholarship annually. This would allow a Maryland student to then receive in- state tuition and fees which is a cost savings of $20,178 for the student and their family. Every dollar no matter how large or small brings us closer to our goal.

Contact Us

Scholarship Major Inquiries Event Information Scholarship VP Leslie Club President David Event Chair Brandi (443)718-0069 (410)507-2541 (410)507-7342 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Silent Auction

Here is where the fun begins, please review each item, find the ones you want, and sign your name. 100% of all funds collected on each silent auction item is going to the scholarship fund! Most of all have FUN!

Auction Rules & Procedures 1. By bidding in this silent auction, each bidder agrees to these auction rules. 2. All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted. All items are “as is.” We have attempted to describe and catalog items correctly, but neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items. No statement made in this catalog, or made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. 3. The auction item value listed is an estimate of fair market value. Items have not been appraised unless so noted. The amount you pay above this fair market value estimate is normally tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax adviser to clarify amount of deduction. 4. Restaurant certificates do not include alcohol, tax, or gratuities unless specified. 5. Payment for items purchased must be made in full on the night of the auction to the cashier. We accept cash, Paypal, or a check made payable to Texas A&M Club of Maryland. Please allow 30 minutes after the silent auction bidding has closed before reporting to the cashier. 6. Following payments, you may pick up your purchases in the checkout area. You must show your paid receipt for items to be picked up. 7. The purchaser must pick up all items the night of the auction, unless special arrangements are made. Any item left unclaimed, without prior arrangements, will be sold and proceeds will go to the Texas A&M Club of Maryland. 8. Texas A&M Club of Maryland reserves the right to add or withdraw items, without notice, to or from the auction. 9. Unless otherwise specified, all auction gift certificates must be used within one year of the date of the auction. 10. Each person bidding assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising indirectly from Texas A&M Club of Maryland, their elected and appointed officials, members, the event organizers, sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the auction.

Agenda 11:00 | Welcome

12:30 | Silent Auction (Items 1-10)

12:45 | Raffle

1:30 | Silent Auction (Items 11-20)

1:45 | Raffle

2:00 | Cornhole Tournament

3:00 | Silent Auction (Items 21-30)

3:00 – 3:30 | Auction Closeout

3:45 | Raffle

Special Thanks to… The Texas Independence Day committee

• David & Brandi Greenberg • Martie McLelland • Leslie Joyce • Mike McNeil • Nicole Black • Ana Garcia • Carrie Levine

Little Havana Gift Card

Serving Cuban-inspired cuisine on the South Baltimore waterfront for almost 20 years

• 1325 KEY HIGHWAY Suggested Retail Value: • 410-837-9903 • www.littlehavanas.com $25.00

Item # Donor

Little Havana via Brandi 01 Greenberg Please Note: Restaurant certificates do not include alcohol, tax, or gratuities unless specified.

1 Hr Elements Gift Card

1 hour massage from Elements

• Only good in Crofton and Edgewater Suggested Retail Value: • Does not include Hot Stones

$99

Item # Donor

Elements Massage of 02 Crofton Please Note:

Chick-fil-A Gift Basket

Eat more Chicken.

• (2) $28.50 Gift Cards for Chicken Nugget trays • Stylish Chick-fil-A glasses • Stuffed Cow Suggested Retail Value:

$60

Item # Donor

03 Chick-fil-A Waugh Chapel Please Note:

Aggieland Outfitters Gift Card

Get your favorite Aggie gear online or while you are in town.

• Aggielandoutfitters.com Suggested Retail Value:

$100

Item # Donor

04 Aggieland Outfitters Please Note: Restaurant certificates do not include alcohol, tax, or gratuities unless specified.

Framed Print Cadet with

Benjamin Knox print

• Cherry Framed Suggested Retail Value: • Print 9.5”x13” • Framed it is 18”x22”

$125

Item # Donor

05 Tess Aldredge Please Note:

Red, White, and Blue Out (FRAMED) • Print is 10”x26” • Framed it is 12”x28” • Walnut Frame

Suggested Retail Value: Please Note: $100

Item # Donor

Benjamin Knox and David 06 Greenberg Shiner Beer Mugs

Show your Shiner Beer spirit

• 2 glass beer mugs Suggested Retail Value: •

$20

Item # Donor

07 Shiner Beer Please Note:

Blue Bell Ice Cream

Many different flavors

• 1st choice of the flavors Suggested Retail Value: • ½ Gallon of Ice Cream • We have homemade vanilla

$6

Item # Donor

08 Blue Bell Creameries Please Note: Winner of this auction will have first choice of all Blue Bell flavors

Box Seats Bowie Baysox

4 Box seats at a game of your choosing at Baysox Stadium

• Only good for home games • You choose the game • Bowie, Md Suggested Retail Value:

Please Note: $64

Item # Donor

09 Bowie Baysox Orioles Gift Bag

Show your Orioles Pride

• Duffle bag that is embroidered Suggested Retail Value: • Bobble Head • Long Sleeve Hooded t-shirt (XL) • Embroidered Windbreaker (XL) $60 • Sandstone Coasters

Item # Donor

10 Orioles Baseball Please Note:

Yellow Rose Distillery (Houston, Tx) Metal Sign

Metal Advertising Sign

• 19”x21” Suggested Retail Value:

$40

Item # Donor

11 Yellow Rose Distillery Please Note:

Shiner Boch Metal Sign

Great looking sign in the shape of your favorite state

• Metal advertising sign •

Suggested Retail Value: Please Note: $50

Item # Donor

12 Shiner Beer Shiner Lite Beer Sign

Metal advertising Sign

• Size 16”x24” Suggested Retail Value:

$30

Item # Donor

13 Shiner Beer Please Note:

Shiner Chalkboard

This is a wood framed Chalkboard, great addition to your bar area

• Size 20”x28” Suggested Retail Value: • 1 piece of chalk included

$40

Item # Donor

14 Shiner Beer Please Note:

Shiner Soft Sided Cooler

Great for a picnic or tailgate, it is convertible

• This bag cooler converts to two different sizes •

Suggested Retail Value: Please Note: $40

Item # Donor

15 Shiner Beer Blue Bell Styrofoam Cooler

Great cooler sporting that Blue Bell Logo

• White • Suggested Retail Value: 2 piece cooler • $20

Item # Donor

16 Blue Bell Creameries Please Note:

Aggie Signed Football

# 22 Dustin Harris CB 2009-2011

• As a Jr in 2011, led the nation in punt returns with 18.6 average Suggested Retail Value:

$50

Item # Donor

17 Aggieland Outfitters Please Note:

Jimbo Fisher signed football

Own a piece of history with a signed football

•

Suggested Retail Value:

Please Note: $100

Item # Donor

The Association of former 18 students Remodeling Your Home

(Book & Online Classes)

Step-by-step method to achieve remodeling success

• One student (or couple) access to Jim’s online remodeling masterclass • Suggested Retail Value: Proven Step-by-step methods • $1497

Item # Donor

20 Jim Molinelli, PhD Please Note:

Washington Capitals Tickets (2)

Rock the Red

• Section 430 Suggested Retail Value: • Row M • Seats 6-7 • Choose from these games: $90 o 3/20 vs Tampa Bay o 3/26 vs Carolina Hurricanes Item # Donor o 4/4 vs Montreal Canadians o 4/6 vs New York Islanders 21 Rebecca Fritcher Please Note:

Washington National Baseball Tickets (2)

Let’s Go Nat’s

• Section 1281 • Seats 9 & 10 • 2nd row behind dugout Suggested Retail Value:

Please Note: $240

Item # Donor

22 Sophia Turner TexAgs Premium Membership

TexAgs is an independent Texas A&M University fan website

• 1 year of premium membership • Suggested Retail Value: Articles, Chat, Forums, and recruiting information • $150

Item # Donor

23 TexAgs Please Note:

Messina Hof Winery Tour & Tasting

Tasting and Tour at Messina Hof

• Choose from these locations: Suggested Retail Value: o Bryan, Texas o Fredericksburg, Texas o Grapevine, Texas $60

Item # Donor

24 Messina Hof Please Note:

Hartcorn Studios

Individual and Group family portraits by David Hartcorn

• Annapolis, MD • One 11:x14” Portrait on Canvas • Signed copy of Hurricane Isabel Print Suggested Retail Value:

Please Note: $789

Item # Donor

Hartcorn Studios, 25 Annapolis, MD Texas A&M Football Tickets (2)

These seats are under the overhang on the West Side of the Stadium. Great view of the field, the large scoreboard on the North and South zones, and the flyovers.

• Section 402 • Suggested Retail Value: Row 18 • Seats 38-39 • Pick from the following games: o 8/31 vs Texas State $240 o 9/14 vs Lamar o 9/21 vs Auburn o 10/26 vs Mississippi State Item # Donor o 11/2 vs UTSA

26 David Greenberg Please Note:

Urban BBQ Gift Card $50

Great BBQ

• $50 Gift Card Suggested Retail Value:

$50

Item # Donor

27 Urban BBQ Please Note:

Ledo’s Pizza Gift Card

Enjoy some great pizza

• $50 Gift Card

Suggested Retail Value:

Please Note: $50

Item # Donor

28 Ledo Pizza Signed Remodel Book by Jim

Molinelli, PhD class of ‘81

Remodeling is expensive. There are no do-overs.

The very idea of remodeling your home can be scary and intimidating. But... Remodel! Without Going Bonkers or Broke will help you to: • Get properly prepared to remodel Suggested Retail Value: • Take control of your project (and maintain it) • Define the ideal project - one that meets all your needs • Identify, Interview & Select the ideal type of remodeler for your $25 project • Negotiate your best deal (save thousands) Item # Donor • Get results you are PROUD to SHOW OFF and ENJOY! Get it right the first time, save money, and preserve your sanity! 29 Jim Molinelli, PhD Please Note:

Suggested Retail Value:

$

Item # Donor

30 Donor Please Note:

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Suggested Retail Value:

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