ABC’s 26th Annual Dinner Auction “Shootout at the ABC Corral” was rip-roaring good time with cowboys out in full force, rag time music filling the air and saloon women dressed to impress. The evening would not have been possible without the help of our sponsors. Thank you to the Corral Sponsor, Oles Morrison Rinker Baker LLC, and supporting sponsor United Systems Mechanical, LLC.
Corstone Contractors LLC and RESTORx of Washington started off the fun-filled evening with a complimentary whiskey reception that proved to be very popular! The night flew by with three silent auctions and a very entertaining live auction facilitated by Tim Leahy of Tim Leahy Benefit Auction Services and Troy McVicker of Event Source Northwest. With all the great donations we received, members were able to take home some great once-in-a-lifetime items. We also want to congratulate Greg Tozer with Express Construction Co., Inc. for winning the 50/50 raffle and taking home $500!
In these trying times ABC members came through to show their support to ABC’s community partner the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Alaska, Montana, Northern Idaho & Washington by raising an impressive $21,450. Seven-year-old Alyssa and mom Jennifer from the “wish family” shared Alyssa’s incredible story of how her dream to be a cowgirl came true for a day! Alyssa was very brave to get up on stage and share some of her favorite parts of her wish, including her pink cowgirl outfit which she showed off with pride! Some of the things she learned during her wish was how to cut cattle, rope a calf, barrel race, and brand a cow with paint. From all the contributions made at the auction ABC is honored to announce that four more children’s wishes will come true!
ABC wants to say thank you to everyone who donated, sponsored or participated, making this great event possible. We especially want to give out a big thanks to our Auction Committee who worked very hard to make this evening as exciting and fun as it was. Led by Chair Candi Pfl uger of Clothier & Head, PS, the committee also included Anthony Christoffersen, Lynnae Cullinane with Enterprise Fleet Management, and Steve Ridgwell of Lovsted-Worthington, LLC.
If you thought this year was a good time, mark your calendars for November 13, 2010 for an even bigger and better auction! If you would like to be part of the Auction Committee to help plan this great event, please contact Amy Gegouxat (800) 640-7789.