Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 JACK STEPHENS CENTER 2018 PRESENTING SPONSORS PLATINUM Blanche Murphy of Insurance Center, Inc
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Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 JACK STEPHENS CENTER 2018 PRESENTING SPONSORS PLATINUM Blanche Murphy of Insurance Center, Inc. Friday, Eldredge & Clark DIAMOND Oaklawn Jockey Club, Inc. Southern Glazer’s MAROON CARPET SPONSOR 2018 PRESENTING SPONSORS Terri & Chuck Erwin GOLD Rebecca & Gary Smith Mary & Rick Edwards Massey Family Arvest Bank Patricia & Mark L. Pollack Charitable Foundation Magna IV Elaine Eubank & Turner & Associates, P.A. Ben E. Keith Alfred L. Williams Lisenne Rockefeller Merritt Dyke SILVER Little Rock Conventions Barbara Rogers Hoover Friends of Cathy & Kevin Crass & Visitors Bureau HumpNight Group Mimi & Joseph S. Hurst, Jr. Hiland Dairy Lexicon/Schueck Steel Munro Foundation Circumference Group Mary Lou & William Cravens Karen & Randy Mourot Arrow Coach Lines Feltus & Doramus Families John S. Bailey Sheila & Ron Paulson Vicki & Jackie Lackie Tanya & Dr. C. Lowry Barnes Little Rock Marriott Second Presbyterian Church Simmons Bank Fred Lord Builders, Inc. Trent Capital Management UAMS Learfield BRONZE Confetti’s Party Rentals Gay & Steve Anthony Mary & Ross Whipple Christy Snowden Quattlebaum, Grooms, Pam & Rick Blank William Clark II & Tull PLLC Cindy & Warren Simpson Kathleen & Cecil Alexander Mary Ann & Ted Gammill Stella Boyle Smith Trust Malvern National Bank Walter Hussman WEHCO Media, Inc. Kinco Constructors Floral Express UA Little Rock Uniti Allegra College of Business Patricia Bailey Hathaway Group Deer Eye Clinic First Security Bank WER Architects & Planners Baldwin & Shell Sol Alman Co. Christy Snowden Davis Becky & Gus Blass Mrs. Harper W. Boyd, Jr. AT&T Arkansas Dianne & Mark Lamberth Bank of America EVENING 6:30 p.m. Silent Auction Opens 8 p.m. Silent Auction Closes 8:20 p.m. Introductory Remarks Ray Tucker Welcome Chasse Conque, Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics Dr. Andrew Rogerson, Chancellor Recognition of Student-Athletes Chasse Conque, Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics Introduction of Honorees Cathy & Kevin Crass Paddles Up Help enhance the student-athlete experience! Live Auction Bill Hartnedy & Ray Tucker SpectacUALR Raffle Winner Announcement 2018 HONOREES CATHY & KEVIN CRASS The Little Rock Department of Athletics is proud to honor Cathy and Kevin Crass as the 2018 SpectacUALR honorees. Cathy and Kevin are tremendous benefactors to the Little Rock Athletic program, in addition to their outstanding support of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Cathy and Kevin, along with their sons Ted and Will, mean so much to Little Rock Athletics as their passion for our Trojan student-athletes and coaches is second to none. As avid supporters, ambassadors, community leaders and benefactors, Kevin and Cathy have been active figures for both the Little Rock community and Trojan Athletics for over 30 years. Kevin has served on numerous boards and councils, most recently serving a two-year term as chair of the Trojan Advisory Council. Additionally, he serves as the chair of the War Memorial Stadium Commission and vice chair of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce. Cathy has also been an active member of the Little Rock community, serving on the board of the UAMS Reynolds Institute on Aging. She is a past president of the Little Rock Garden Club and a Stephen Ministry Leader at Second Presbyterian Church. Kevin earned his law degree from UA Little Rock in 1984 and his support and connection to the university and city have continued for over 30 years. He is a senior partner at Friday Eldredge & Clark, a law firm based in Little Rock, and spent the past two seasons as a color analyst along side Ray Tucker on the Trojan men’s basketball radio broadcasts. Together with his wife, Cathy, the two have been instrumental figures in the growth of the Trojan Athletic department in recent years, highlighted by the establishment of the Kevin Crass Heart of a Trojan Award in 2017, given annually to a Little Rock student-athlete based on community service, leadership and dedication to their team. We are thrilled to honor Cathy and Kevin Crass, both today and for many years to come. Our hats are off to a truly SpectacUALR family. LIVE AUCTION ITEMS Vahan Bracelet from Jones & Son! Beautify your wrist with this glamorous bracelet by the well-known brand, Vahan. Sterling silver and14k-yellow gold coat this diamond bangle bracelet, turning it into more than just an ordinary piece. Perfect for any occasion, this piece will surely make you stand out in a crowd! Value: $3,750 Donors: Jones & Son Fine Jewelry Wine & Dine at the Harding Farm Linda and Rush Harding host 16 for the ultimate dinner party at their beautiful farm on Kanis Road. Guests will enjoy a five-course, farm-to-table dinner prepared by the acclaimed chefs at Cache Restaurant with wine pairings selected by the Cache sommelier and floral arrangements! Value: $7,500 Donors: Linda & Rush Harding Florida Retreat! This sprawling 5,700-sq. ft. home in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., is perfect for multiple families. This home features seven bedrooms and sleeps eighteen! Other features include five king bedrooms and two additional bedrooms, elevator, rec room with ping pong table and private heated pool. Situated on a quiet dead end street, beautifully designed and professionally decorated, Sailor’s Delight will impress all those who visit while providing comfortable surroundings and gulf views from the balconies. This six-night, seven-day vacation includes two rounds of golf (Camp Creek & Shark’s Tooth)! Dates to be mutually agreed upon between both parties. Value: $9,500 Donors: Tanya & Dr. C. Lowry Barnes Ultimate 4 C’s Dinner Party for 6 Guests: Coach Joe & Chris Foley, Chancellor & Janessa Rogerson Fabulous Food, Wine & Conversation Chris Foley and Coach Joe & Chancellor Andrew and Janessa Rogerson look forward to warmly welcoming your party of six guests to the Chancellor’s Residence for a very special dinner party. The evening will be casual, the menu will feature Chris Foley’s beloved repertoire of home cooked favorites, lovingly prepared by Chris and Janessa, and paired with special wines from the Rogerson’s cellar. This unforgettable evening filled with laughter, great food, wine, stories and Conversation is a rare opportunity with Women’s Basketball’s beloved Chris and Coach Joe Foley and UA Little Rock’s Chancellor and First Lady. Dates to be mutually agreed upon between both parties. Value: Priceless Donors: Janessa & Dr. Andrew Rogerson/ Chris & Coach Joe Foley Auberge Resort! Hotel Jerome - Aspen, Co. An elevated three-night stay experience in the Rocky Mountains for two guests. Deluxe room accomodation with one dinner for two and a bottle of wine selected by their sommelier! Located in the heart of Aspen with a unique blend of contemporary luxury and historic heritage! Value: $2,600 Donors: Auberge Resorts Collection Auberge Resort! Hotel Esperanza - Cabo San Lucas Three-night stay in an Ocean View Palapa Spa Casita for two guests! Decorated in classic Baja Style, these casitas are 925 sq ft of indoor/outdoor living space, located on the top floor with premier views of the sea! Along with your own outdoor wrap around terrace with an infinity edge hot tub to relax and enjoy! Value: $5,700 Donors: Auberge Resorts Collection SUPER SILENT AUCTION ITEMS 1. Dinner at the Conques– Enjoy 5. Round of Golf for Four at Diamante a dinner for 6 at the home of Lisa Country Club– Enjoy a round of golf for and Chasse Conque. This exclusive four at the Diamante Golf Club in Hot opportunity provides you and your Springs Village! Package includes brunch friends the chance to talk and learn from and fine dining after your round. the Athletic Director about all the great Value: $800 things happening with Trojan Athletics! Donor: Diamante Country Club Value: Priceless Donor: Chasse & Lisa Conque 6. Round of Golf for Three at Pleasant Valley Country Club with Coach 2. Diamond Stud Earrings– Enhance Darrell Walker– Play a round of golf your jewelry collection with a beautiful for four with Coach Darrell Walker at pair of 14 karat white gold diamond stud Pleasant Valley Country Club, where the earrings containing one round brilliant Little Rock Golf Teams showcase their cut diamond center stone flanked by talent each season. Package includes side diamonds and diamonds in a row two carts valid for any day between surrounding. Total diamond weight of Tuesday and Friday. the earrings is approximately 1.00 carats. Value: $500 Value: $2,300 Donor: Pleasant Valley Country Club Donor: Pacer Limited 7. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler in 3. New Oreck Pilot Vacuum– In the the Big Easy!– Enjoy a Two Night Stay at market for a new vacuum? This is your the Omni Riverfront in Downtown New chance to get one of the best with the Orleans and get up close to the action new Oreck Pilot Vacuum! with four courtside seats to see Anthony Value: $600 Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. Donor: Jean & Gary Heral Game and date to be determined by donor with open availability. 4. Bouquet a Month for a Year– Treat a Value: $1,950 loved one or let someone know you’re Donor: Omni Riverfront & CCI thinking about them with one bouquet each month for an entire year from 8. Journey to the Land of Floral Express. Enchantment– Escape to New Mexico Value: $1,200 with a one week stay at a one-bedroom Donor: Floral Express condo with a loft that sleeps up to five in Angel Fire, N.M. Located near ski slopes and a golf course! Value: $1,750 Donor: Toni & Jim Carr 9. Lost Forty Brewery Tour– Exclusive 14. Bobby Portis Signed Basketball– SUPER SILENT AUCTION ITEMS tour for eight at Little Rock’s Lost Forty Signed by former Hall High star and Brewery. You and your friends will get current Chicago Bull Bobby Portis. to try all the new brews that Lost Forty Value: Priceless has to offer and enjoy some of the great food from their kitchen! 15.