12.12.20 1 THE THANK YOU FROM BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS The 15th Annual Most Wanted Auction benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of our most anticipated events of the year! In a normal year, people would be crowding into the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland to celebrate, party, and bid the night FIFTEENTH away. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, this year looks much different. While we may be tuning in virtually, this won’t be your typical Zoom call. Our team has worked hard the last few months to make this virtual event the best virtual event you’ve ever attended! Our 31 Honorees are absolutely incredible. Even in the middle of a ANNUAL global pandemic, these passionate, hard-working, and competitive movers and shakers have gone above and beyond to support our agency. Each Honoree has put together amazing live and silent auction packages that offer a variety of products, services, and experiences that all make great holiday gifts. They’ve also been selling sponsorships and have each launched personal fundraising campaigns, all in the name of defending the potential of children MOST and teens in Kansas City. Our sincerest thanks to each and every Honoree who has made tonight possible. Through your hard work, determination, competitive spirits, and big hearts, you have made this an unforgettable experience. WANTED The money raised tonight will go toward helping defend the potential of children in Kansas City by matching them with a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple. There are currently 218 children waiting for a Big and your support AUCTION tonight can help put them on the path to success. Thank you for helping us clear the path to our Littles’ biggest possible futures. On behalf of our Bigs, Littles, and our Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, thank you for tuning in. Let the bidding begin! Best, Micheal Lawrence CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City 2 3 THE TOP TEN EVENTS OF 2017 ESTABLISHED 1899 | KANSAS CITY’S JOURNAL OF SOCIETY | WWW.KCINDEPENDENT.COM | FEBRUARY 17, 2018 | $3.00 The Jewel Ball Issue ESTABLISHED 1899 | KANSAS CITY’S JOURNAL OF SOCIETY | WWW.KCINDEPENDENT.COM | AUGUST 18, 2018 | $3.00 ESTABLISHED 1899 | KANSAS CITY’S JOURNAL OF SOCIETY | WWW.KCINDEPENDENT.COM | JULY 21, 2018 | $3.00 HOW TO PARTICIPATE ESTAB LIS H ED 1 899 | KANS A S CITY’S J O URNAL OF SOCI E TY | K C INDEP E N DENT.COM Congratulations to Step 1 Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City Make sure you’re registered to bid on silent and live auction items by texting MWA to 76278. We recommend that you bid and the 2020 Most Wanted Honorees! from your phone. The Independent is proud to be the media partner for The Most Wanted Auction as we honor some Step 2 of Our Town’s most dedicated philanthropists On December 12, tune in to our virtual live auction via the at tonight’s event. crowdcast link from your computer or smart TV: Big Brothers Big Sisters has been creating life-changing www.crowdcast.io/e/BBBSMostWanted • Each silent auction item will close at 7:45 PM on friendships since 1965. Thank you for continuing to December 12 • Each Honoree’s live auction package will be featured support Kansas City’s youth by providing a platform and closed with a two-minute timer throughout for defending their potential through mentorship the night in the order the items are featured on the auction website and genuine friendships. Please join us as we salute the dedication of this year’s Tip: Bid now and use the max and auto bid feature on the website to help secure your win! Honorees and an organization that is committed to To view the live package lineup, bid on silent auction items, or making Kansas City a great place to live. donate: text MWA to 76278 or visit www.mwa20.givesmart.com For 121 years, The Independent has been the celebrated resource for all things charitable and social in Kansas City. To begin a new subscription, call 816.471.2800 or visit kcindependent.com. Use code BIG to receive a discounted rate. ESTABLISHED 1899 | KANSAS CITY’S JOURNAL OF SOCIETY | KCINDEPENDENT.COM | AUGUST 8, 2020 | $3.00 4 5 READY. SET. BID. HOW TO PARTICIPATE 8 Joel Goldberg 10 Kaitlin and Cooper Mach 11 Derek Stuchlik 12 Andrea Larson 14 Courtney Moilanen 16 Ghadeer Garcia 18 Brian Hardy and Chris Evans 20 Jonathan Cole Purchase a Golden Ticket 21 Taylor Jensen BBBS is selling Golden Tickets online for $100 each. 23 Matt Klein and Tyler Mertel Purchasers will be entered into a drawing and one winner 25 Jessica Nollett will pick a package of their choosing from a list of 6 vacation 26 Phil Dougherty packages. Drawing will take place December 14, the Monday after the virtual event. Visit www.mwa20.givesmart.com to 28 Aaron Fulk purchase a golden raffle ticket. 29 Chris Kolquist 30 Todd Nixon December 12 Virtual Auction Agenda 32 Michael Briscoe 33 Alex Block 6:00 PM | Pre Show Live Entertainment 7:00 PM | Live Auction Begins 35 Jeff Poe 7:45 PM | Silent Auction Items Close 36 Christopher Williams After All Live Packages Are Closed | Virtual After Party with Live DJ 37 Reed Erickson 38 Erica and Brock Schulte All Sales Are Final 39 Adri Guyer 40 Amy Leslie All silent and live auction package sales are final. No refunds and no exchanges. 41 Wesley Hamilton 42 Kelly and Chad Esslinger Thank you for your support! 43 Danan Hughes 6 7 JOEL GOLDBERG Joel Goldberg Media Get to Know Joel Goldberg & Royals Suite for 20 Hunter Dozier Approximate Value: $6,800 Approximate Value: $9,100 + Priceless Royals Signature Suite for 20 to the August 18, 2021 game - Private virtual Q&A session with Joel Goldberg and against the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium Hunter Dozier for up to 50 people - Suite includes: - Third baseman, Hunter Dozier, made his MLB - Food and beverage debut in 2016 - Fully stocked refrigerator - In 2019, Hunter joined the Royals, hitting .279 - 8 Premium parking passes with 26 home runs and is a BBBSKC spokesperson - Q&A will be led by Joel Goldberg and will last 30 minutes - 1-hour virtual or in-person keynote speech by Joel Goldberg for up to 500 people - Goldberg has been a part of the Royals’ broadcast team since 2008 and serves as the play-by-play voice for the Kansas City Mavericks - In 2001, he was awarded the Mid-America Emmy Award for Sports Reporting - Possible speech topics include building a championship culture, creating a pandemic playbook and new normal or effective communication Sports Bonus: - 4 Diamond Club tickets to the Royals game at Kauffman Stadium on July 27, 2021 against the White Sox - Includes in-seat food and beverage service and 2 Lot M Premium parking passes - Subject to change based on stadium occupancy - 4 West Stand Seats to a mutually agreed upon regular season Sporting Kansas City match at Children’s Mercy Park - Includes a 2020 Sporting Kansas City team signed jersey - 4 Club Level tickets to a mutually agreed upon 2021 Chiefs game 8 9 KAITLIN AND COOPER DEREK MACH STUCHLIK Pure Barre Overland Park Burns & McDonnell The Popham Law Firm Flint Hills Golf Experience for 2 Nashville Getaway for 4 with Ray Kowalik and Scott Strawn Approximate Value: $4,450 Approximate Value: $6,000 - 3-night stay in 2 King Exterior View Rooms at the - 2 rounds of golf for 2 at Flint Hills National Golf Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Club with Burns & McDonnell CEO, Ray Kowalik, and downtown Nashville, TN Vice President, Scott Strawn - This iconic hotel includes indoor gardens, - Nestled in the rolling hills of south-central waterparks, restaurants, and more Kansas, Flint Hills National Golf Club features - $250 credit to Gaylord Opryland Resort’s greens designed by renowned golf course award-winning Relâche Spa architect Tom Fazio - $500 gift card for dinner for 4 at Etch - Includes access to the deluxe clubhouse, men’s -Etch is a globally-inspired restaurant for and women’s lounges, indoor and outdoor eclectic, upscale dining, with a rich cocktail & dining, a walk-in cigar/humidor room and golf wine list shop - $1,600 Southwest Airlines gift card - Includes full member privileges, with no green - Must be used on a mutually agreed upon date in 2021 or cart fees - Private 4-course chef dinner with Ray and Scott at Bonus: Flint Hills’ Clubhouse - Guitar autographed by award-winning country artist, - Dinner will be accompanied with wine selected Jason Aldean from Ray Kowalik’s personal collection - 1-hour Zoom call with songwriter, Kyle Fishman - 1-night stay in a spacious 4-bedroom cottage on-site - Kyle has written songs for Dustin Lynch, Luke - 2 Titleist golf bags Bryan, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, - 2 Garmin Approach S10 rangefinders Cole Swindell and more - Must be mutually agreed upon dates in 2021 10 11 ANDREA LARSON Life Love Larson “Let’s Stay Home” Package Approximate Value: $8,000 Design Organize - Design plan for 1 room from Noble Designs, an award - 5-hour organization session with choice of master winning interior design firm in Kansas City bathroom, closet or pantry space, by BetterByBaska - Expires 12/12/21 - Includes a $100 Container Store gift card - Your choice of a Kohler single hole kitchen faucet or a - 4-hour home or business organizing session with Kohler widespread three hole bathroom faucet Lauren Cunningham of Everyday Organize - Vanity countertop up to 48” with choice of Level 1 - Excludes organization products material or remnant, with eased edge - Expires 12/15/21 - Includes standard 16” x 13” oval sink and 4” - Up to 8 hours of deep cleaning by Clean Heart Maids backsplash - Must be mutually agreed upon date, excluding - Excludes faucet and cabinet modification and/or weekends