PAC Auction Donations 2011 Hunting / Fishing / Golfing /// Getaways / Jewelry /// Clothing /// Pottery /// PAINTINGS Sports & Concert Tickets /// Toys #1 South Texas Fishing Trip Donated b y: Doak Dunkin, Dial Dunkin & Associates, Harlingen
An angler’s paradise! Arrive Sunday noon in Harlingen and fish Sunday afternoon, all day on Monday and one more time on Tuesday morning before departing on Tuesday afternoon. Four people in two boats. All meals and drinks included, plus comfortable air-conditioned rooms for lodging. Enjoy great food prepared by Darling Junkin. If you haven't fished enough during the day, you can fish from the pier at night.
#2 Weekend Doe Hunt Donated by: Milton & Sharla McGee, Henderson
Enjoy a weekend hunting trip with your child or grandchild at the McGee Ranch, located along the Colorado River south of Goldthwaite in Mills County. The weekend includes two nights lodging at the McGee Ranch house, home cooked meals from Friday night through Sunday breakfast and doe hunting on Saturday. Two doe may be taken during the hunt. (The purchase price does not include processing, but a processor is available in Goldthwaite).
#3 Gemstone Globe Donated by: Curt & Linda Nelson, IBAT, Austin
Beautiful 13" black opalite globe with a silver 3-leg table stand. Crafted with a variety of semiprecious stones that are individually hand carved to represent each country. Each gemstone globe is made of hundreds of hand-cut, hand-shaped semiprecious gemstones, which can take hundreds of hours to inlay. By Alexander Kalifano, these globes are unique, representational art, not meant to portray exact geographical and typographical accuracy.
#4 Shake & Crawl Racer Donated b y: Darlene Revers, IBAT, Austin
Fisher-Price Lil’ Zoomers Shake & Crawl Racer zoom zooms, shake, rattle and roll racer brings the fun of remote control to baby. When baby shakes the rattle remote the car starts moving. It features two directional settings; for the younger baby the car moves in a circle, or when baby starts moving the car can move straight ahead, encouraging baby to race after it. Fun racing sound effects and lively music will delight baby as they discover cause & effect through play. For ages 6 months and up.
#5 Pottery Platter Donat ed by: Dianne Stone, First National Bank of Hico
Handmade 20" round platter from Miller's Mud Mill in Dumas, Arkansas. Gail Miller is the owner and artisan with 30 years experience in hand-thrown pottery. She makes her own glazes and adds distinctive shapes in a diverse range of colors. Her namesake items now include free-form platters and bowls, custom dinnerware, complete place settings, even unique vases, and other accessories. Each piece is a work of art.
#6 - Edes Custom Meats Donated by: Pat Hic kman, Happy State Bank, Amarillo
$300 gift card for Texas Grain Fed Beef from Edes Custom Meats. Edes is a premier butcher providing the highest quality meats for Amarillo, Canyon and the Texas Panhandle. All products are produced from scratch on site. Edes sells only the upper grade choice beef Sterling Silver or Certified Angus Beef from the Texas Panhandle, handpicked for some of the cleanest, healthiest and tastiest beef in the world. Aged 4 to 5 weeks for the best flavor and tenderness and Edes will custom cut steaks to your specification.
#7 Coming Soon Donated by: Butch Northcut, Stockmens National Bank, Cotulla
Something special on its way…
#8 Menger Hotel, San Antonio Donated by: Dwight Judy, American National Insurance Company, League City
Stay 2 nights and 3 days at the historic Menger Hotel in downtown San Antonio. Experience 150 years of history and opulent accommodations, visit the Alamo and stroll down the famous Riverwalk. The luxury of this hotel begins with its Victorian lobby and extends to its contemporary style guestrooms with high ceilings and old charm wood furnishings and classic style décor. Traditional Continental cuisine awaits guests at the hotel’s onsite restaurant while drinks are served at its London-style pub. Amenities include a business center, heated outdoor pool with poolside services, fitness center, courtyard garden, full service spa and gift shop.
#9 Golf Weekend at Horseshoe Bay Resort Donated by: Chris & Janice Williston, IBAT, Austin
Enjoy a beautiful golf weekend in the Texas Hill Country at one of Texas' finest resorts. Your weekend package will include: accommodations for four, two or three nights (your choice) in the Williston Condominium on Lake LBJ; golf for four, Friday or Saturday or Saturday and Sunday on two of the three Robert Trent Jones signature courses at Horseshoe Bay including green and cart fees, full club amenities access including the Spa at Horseshoe Bay (spa fees not included). Subject to availability. Must be taken by September 1, 2012.
#10 Wine Pairings Dinner for 8 Donated by : Robert Hulsey, American National Bank of Texas and Mary Lange, IBAT Education Foundation
Invite yourself and 7 guests to a delightful evening in the home of Robert and Sherry Hulsey, for a 6-course home cooked dinner paired with American & French wines. The evening includes a tour of the wine cellar plus engaging conversation about why certain wines pair so well with certain foods.
#11 – Texas Tech Memorabilia Donated by : Billy Moore, PlainsCapital Bank, Lubbock
#12 – Books for the Avid Reader Donated by : Eileen & Michaux Nash, Jr, American National Bank of Texas, Dallas
“The Kings Mistress” “The Nine” “The Red Garden” by Alice Hoffman “Rogues’ Gallery” “Sepulchre” by Kate Mosse “Galatoire’s Biography of a Bistro” by Marda Burton, autographed “World Without End”
#13 Raku Pottery Donated by : Paul :& Becky Airhart, Security State Bank, Winters
Here’s a chance to own a beautiful piece of raku horsehair pottery by George Holland, owner of Buffalo Gap Pottery. After 40 years of artwork, the Hollands are closing their studio and retiring,
#14 – Custom Specialty Kn ife Donated by : Rick Jamieson, TIB, Irving
Custom made specialty knife by Roy Reed. Handle designed and crafted of wild boar tusk with a tooled leather sheath. Roy harvests the majority of the bone handles for his knives in Fannin County, Tx.
#15 – Lone Star Legacy Print Donated by : John & Sandy Jay, Roscoe State Bank
Framed limited edition print by Ragan Gennusa. Ragan lives in Dripping Springs, Tx, and is a charter member of the Gulf Coast Conservation Association. He has painted exclusively for galleries and private collections all over the U.S. Among his many awards, the Texas State Legislature selected him as Texas State Artist in 1986-87 and his art was selected for the Texas Turkey Stamps. Several of his paintings are prominently displayed in the UT Alumni Center.
#16 – Holland Hotel, Alpine Donated by : Pat Kennedy, Jr, TransPecos Banks, San Antonio
Win a two night stay at the newly renovated Spanish Colonial styled Holland Hotel in Alpine, Texas. Originally built in 1912, the hotel showcases peach-colored ceramic tiles and beamed ceilings, rich in historical style. Enjoy quiet relaxation and adventure, surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Big Bend area.
#17 – “All My Fosters Are Rockstars” Donated by : Michaux & E ileen Nash, Jr, The American National Bank of Texas, Dallas
Commemorative First Edition book by the Dallas native, Mary Spencer, a one-woman rescue organization and superhero for homeless pets. The book weaves stories of her foster pets with information about the importance of microchipping, spaying /neutering, adoption and other animal welfare issues. Mary served 8 years as the chairman of the SPCA of Texas and today chairs that organization's building committee and represents the mayor of Dallas on the city's Animal Shelter Commission. A wonderfully uplifting story for anyone who loves animals.
#18 – Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks Donated by : Rogers Pope, Jr and Christy Hester, Texas Bank & Trust, Longview
Four tickets and a parking pass to the November 6, 2011 football game – Sunday at noon. Seats are on the upper concourse at Cowboys Stadium, entry G,H,J, section 413, row 13, seats 12-15.
#19 – Astros at Minute Maid Park Donated by : Jimmy Rasmussen, HomeTown Bank, Galveston
Two sets of 4-field box tickets and reserved parking at Houston Astros home games in beautiful Minute Maid Park during the 2012 season. You choose games on consecutive days or anytime throughout the season. Tickets are based on availability.
#20 – Turquoise & Crystal Necklace & Earrings Donated by : Michaux & Eileen Nash, Jr, The American National Bank of Texas, Dallas
#21 – Crown Royals Donated by : Mike Rhodes, Lamar National Bank, Paris
A triple crown of bourbons: Crown Royal XP, Crown Royal Cask 16 and Crown Royal Reserve. Produced at only one distillery in the world, Gimli, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Crown Royal is the top seller of bourbon in the U.S.
#22 – Maverick Inn Getaway Donated by : Pat Kennedy, Jr., TransPecos Banks, San Antonio
In the middle of Big Bend country, The Maverick is one of Alpine's unique hotels. Each room is individually furnished with luxury amenities and expected conveniences, including daily complimentary continental breakfast and WiFi. Stay and hike Big Bend National Park, visit the McDonald Observatory or see the sights at Fort Davis, there is plenty to do.
#23 – Wine Basket Donated by : Marty Rivers, First State Bank, Denton
#24 – Pine Mills Pottery Donated by : Troy Robinson, BankTexas, Quitman
Fine handmade eighteen inch platter with stand from the craftsmanship of Gary and Daphne Hatcher’s studio in East Texas. The Hatcher’s design a variety of pottery from dinnerware to odds and ends guaranteed to interest collectors of fine contemporary ceramics. All pieces are handmade from stoneware clay, primarily wood-fired and both thrown and constructed from slabs.
#25 – Swarovski Mineral Necklace Donated by : Kathy O. Smith, Bank Compensation Consulting, Pl ano
This Swarovski mineral collar necklace has a row of Crystal Moonlight elements in the exclusive Toupie cut that sparkle elegantly on this rhodium-plated necklace.
#2 6 – Health, Mind & Body Books Donated by : Michaux and Eileen Nash, Jr, The Am erican National Bank of Texas, Dallas
Top notch physicians bring you three books on healthy living - "You: The Owner's Manual" and "You: Staying Young" by Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen and an autographed copy of "Healing from the Heart," by Mehmet Oz. Two workout tapes are included with celebrity trainer Joel Harper.
#27 – Lakehouse Retreat Donated by : Glen Thurman, First National Bank of Moody
Three night stay in a 4 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront lakehouse on Lake Austin. Sleeps up to 14 people. Dock available for boat or jet skis (City of Austin rules do not allow jet skis on holiday weekends). Minutes away from downtown and close to many good restaurants. Must be taken between October 15, 2011 and September 30, 2012 and is based on availability. Should be booked 30 days in advance, if possible.
#28 – Quail Hunt at Rancho Rincon Donated by : Justin Steinbach, Cliff McCauley and David Seitze, Frost Bank, Dallas and San Antonio
This is a 3-day, 2-night quail hunt for 4 people at the Rancho Rincon in Zavala County. The hunt is hosted by the Frost Group with all food, beverages, and amenities provided in a modern camp house. The trip will include 2 days of guaranteed hunting using a professional dog handler with both pointers and retrievers. This is a true ranch setting that could be used for you, your employees or customers to enjoy a South Texas quail hunt. May be used any mutually agreed upon time during the 2011/2012 season.
#29 – Weatherby Vanguard Varmint 22 -250 Rifle Donated by : Justin Steinbach, Frost Bank, Dallas; Kevin Monk, Alliance Bank, Sulphur Springs; Craig Roberts, Guaranty Bond Bank, Sulphur Springs; Charlie Rand, Bank Texas, NA, Lindale
Rifle has Leupold VX-II 3-9x50 mm/long range reticle, Leupold rings and bases, Harris 27" bi-pod and comes with a double-rifle hard gun case.
#30 – Duck Hunt at Whistling Wings Donated by : Keary Barnes, Catalyst Financial Company, Houston
Duck hunt for four at Whistling Wings Duck Club. This club is home to some of the finest hunting along the Gulf Coast of Texas. The ranch is conveniently located just 65 miles West of Houston and offers over 250 acres of water in nine Ponds that span over 1,400 acres. The hunt includes lodging and meals.
#31 – Lone Star Rollerball Pen Donated by : Chuck Phelan, TIB -The Independent BankersBank, Dallas
Beautiful keepsake pen. Bloodwood and natural-hued Maple make up the red and white stripes of the lower barrel, while a brilliant shade of blue-dyed Maple establishes the upper. The inlayed "lone star" is also cut from natural maple. The plated finish is a beautiful and durable Rhodium and 22k Gold. With a Swarovski Crystal mounted in the clip, this fine writing instrument is meant for a lifetime of use.
#32 – Cinco Peso Money Clip Donated by : Chad golden, TIB -The Independent BankersBank, Irving
Sterling silver money clip made out of a Mexican cinco peso. Inlayed design wraps around the clip. From Rewards, artist is Matt Hackett.
#33 – Photograph “Tall Ships at Midnight Donated by : Willard Still, American Bank, Waco
Framed photograph of two docked sailing ships at night. Their lights and the lights of the surrounding area are reflected in the harbor water.
#34 – Wildcatter Ranch Escape Package Donated by : Jay Gob er, First State Bank, Graham
Two night stay at Wildcatter Ranch & Resort in western luxury accommodations. Breakfast, canoeing, hiking, siesta activities, pool all included. Dinner for 2 at award-winning Wildcatter Steakhouse, Horseback riding for 2 and 2 spa treatments of your choice. Must use by December 30, 2012.
#35 – Perry for President Donated by : Zan Prince,
Rick Perry for President 2012 basket includes one blue men's T-shirt, one pink women's T-shirt, 2 Rick Perry President 2012 bumper stickers, 2 buttons "Is it 2012", and "Angry Mofo".