LMA Political Action Committee Auction Fundraiser - Saturday, June 5, 2021 | James E. Ward Agriculture Center - Livestock ...
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LMA Political Action Committee Auction Fundraiser Saturday, June 5, 2021 | James E. Ward Agriculture Center | Lebanon, Tennessee
Travel, lodging or meals may not be included in all vacations, please see the specifics of each item for details. Items will not be released until payment is received by LMA. This auction is held to benefit the Livestock Marketing Association’s Political Action Committee (PAC). The PAC allows Livestock Marketing Association to give financial assistance to legislators and candidates who are supportive of the best interest of LMA members and the livestock industry. According to the Federal PAC Regulations, only personal checks from U.S. citizens may be accepted as payment for these items. Your PAC contribution is not tax deductible. Federal PAC regulations limit donations to $5,000 per individual. Items selling above this amount may be split between multiple individuals. For example an individual could donate $5,000 and another individual (spouse, business partner, friend, etc.) another $5,000 for a $10,000 item. WHY SUPPORT LMA PAC? LMA’s PAC is a major tool of LMA’s government affairs efforts. The PAC supports agriculture- minded candidates to get them elected to congress and re-elected. Having a PAC also increases the profile and influence of LMA and livestock marketing issues. Members of Congress who have been supported by the LMA PAC see LMA as a partner with which they work together to address livestock industry issues. 2019-2020 ELECTION CYCLE ACTIVITY In the 2019 -2020 election cycle, the LMA PAC spent $112,000 supporting 52 different candidates from 25 states. Recipients of LMA PAC dollars had an impressive 88% success rate in winning or retaining their seat in Congress. The LMA PAC focuses primarily on members of the House and Senate Agriculture and Agriculture Appropriations committees, with members of these committees receiving more than 80% of LMA PAC support.
1. Bobby Smith Memorial NFR Package Package includes prime tickets for two people for either the Tuesday, December 7th and Wednesday, December 8th performances or the Wednesday, December 8th and Thursday, December 9th performances of the 2021 NFR. Donated by Sharie Smith and Carri Pike of Fairview, Oklahoma in memory of Bobby Smith. Package also includes three nights hotel accommodations at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas sponsored by Oklahoma Livestock Marketing Association. To top off this package a $500 Caesar’s Rewards gift card can be used to purchase playing credit, meals, or souvenirs! *While lodging is covered, airfare and other transportation are not included. 2. Memphis BBQ Fire up your grills! This package includes two $150 gift cards, one to Memphis Original Charlie Vergos Rendezvous and one to Corky’s Ribs and BBQ. To kick start your grilling season, a selection of barbecue sauces and rubs from Rendezvous and Corkey’s are featured. The basket also includes all the grill tools you’ll need: a set of tongs, burger flipper, basting mop, grill thermometer, and a grill spice rack! 3. Two Spectator Seats for WLAC Want to be on top of the action? Due to limited seating in the auction arena, this is your chance to guarantee a spot to see the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship from inside the sale arena. We have two seats reserved for our PAC VIPs. Package includes two reserved seats at Dickson Regional Livestock Center for the entire contest day, two souvenir hats, two t-shirts, and concierge food and beverage service by your LMA staff on sale day. 4. KC Golf & BBQ Weekend Enjoy a weekend getaway to Kansas City! Package includes golf for up to four at the Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate, which played host to the professional Digital Ally open tournament for many years. In addition to a round of golf you will also receive a two-night hotel stay for two rooms in the Kansas City entertainment district of choice and a $250 gift card to the steakhouse or high-end barbecue restaurant of choice. To top off this package, you will receive two LMA branded polos and two tubes of LMA branded golf balls. *While lodging is covered, airfare and other transportation are not included. 5. Custom Framed Hereford Steers in KC Stockyards Print Let this custom-framed print take you back to the days of the terminal stockyards. Featuring Hereford steers to be marketed and a group of gentlemen looking on, this artwork is a great fit for office or home.
6. LMA Items Basket You’ll be riding for the brand with this basket of LMA branded items. Custom-made for this year’s PAC auction, the basket contains two LMA wild rags and a navy LMA tie. These specialty items are only offered for PAC supporters. Package also contains a black men’s vest (size large), a grey men’s jacket (size large), a black women’s vest (size small), a grey women’s pullover (size medium), two pairs of cotton LMA gloves, two pairs of leather LMA gloves, a tan LMA hat, a grey LMA hat, and a set of four mimosa glasses. 7. Night Out on Nashville Package Pull up your dancing boots! This package includes a two-night stay at the Sheraton Music City Hotel (host hotel for the 2021 LMA Convention), a $150 gift card to Southern Steak and Oyster, a $50 gift card to Merchants restaurant, a metal 18-inch Music City sign with the Nashville skyline cutout, a Johnny Cash Hatch Show poster, a “What Would Dolly Do?” tote, and a “What Would Dolly Do?” campfire mug. Also included are 2 vintage cowboy boot “tip jars” filled with $1 and $5 bills for your tipping needs during the trip. You’ll also be dressed ready to hit Broadway street with a t-shirt (men’s large) and a tank top (women’s medium) from Robert’s Western World. To top it off, infamous Goo Goo’s and Moonpies are included to leave you with the taste of Tennessee! 8. Country Baking Basket For the baker in your family! This basket includes a 9 x 13 stainless steel baking dish and lid embossed with an Angus calf and Pioneer Woman baking accessories. Pioneer Woman items include stainless steel crank sifter with Acacia handle; a 3-piece kitchen tool set; kitchen towel; oven mitt; potholder; an 8-piece measuring spoon and scoop set (includes standard teaspoon/tablespoon set and measuring scoops); and a 10-piece mixing bowl set. 9. Happy Toy Maker Cattle Hauler Set Do you have a little one you love that needs a big rig? This custom, hand- made day cab semi and cattle hauler can be hauled all over the house, yard, barn, and wherever travels may take the kids in your life. The metal semi and trailer are built to withstand some serious miles and still be handed down through the generations. They are handcrafted by Jerry and Patricia Sims, the Happy Toymakers in Happy, Texas! 10. Custom BA Silver Knife & More A custom knife is the best accessory a guy can have. This set includes a voucher for $250 towards a custom-made knife by Bailey Langvardt of BA Silver, as well as a reservation in June for the custom knife you design to be created. To accompany the voucher, Bailey has also donated a hat and $75 toward a piece of custom jewelry.
11. South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Trip Don’t miss this opportunity to experience legendary South Dakota pheasant hunting! This three-night, two-day hunt takes place at Flyin J Outfitters in Orient, South Dakota. A family-owned hunting guide service, Flyin J offers hunters a fantastic opportunity to experience upland hunting at its best on their privately owned and managed hunting ground. In addition to the great hunting experience, Flyin J also provides a premiere lodging experience along with activities like skeet shooting. This trip includes lodging, three meals a day, a professional guide with dogs (guests are welcome to bring their own hunting dogs) and a three birds per day limit. The package covers six hunters, and buyers are welcome to add more hunters at their own expense. Dates for the hunt are Oct. 20-22. 12. C.J. Brown Cattle Print This stunning framed print depicts black Angus cattle loafing in the pasture next to a hay meadow. The 24” x 45” print is custom framed and is an essential decoration for any farm or ranch house. Donated by 2017 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion Brian Curless. *Portions of the full print could not be pictured. 13. Children’s Ag Books Unleash the imagination of the little cowpoke in your life. This set features the first four books of the original Hank the Cowdog series, the first book of the Hank the Cowdog Ranch Life learning series, a Hank the Cowdog stuffed animal, Hank the Cowdog card game, and Hank the Cowdog drawstring bag. In addition to the Hank the Cowdog items, this basket includes Kindergarten Rancher by Rachel Gabel, Can-Do Cowkids by Amanda Radke, and My Mommy and Daddy are Ranchers by Wrenn Pacheco. Rachel, Amanda, and Wrenn are all involved on their family’s ranching operations in Colorado, South Dakota, and Kansas. The children’s stories are inspired by their day-to-day lives. 14. Moonshine & Whiskey Package When in Tennessee, drink Tennessee whiskey! This package features an assortment of Tennessee whiskeys and Moonshine from distilleries in the Volunteer State. Also included are four whiskey glasses. Package sponsored by the Tennessee Livestock Markets Association. 15. Fishing Trip Ready to reel in the next big one? Head on up to Ft. Smith, Montana for an all-inclusive three-night/two-day fly-fishing trip on the Bighorn River. The Bighorn Angler has been offering high-quality, fly-fishing experience on the Bighorn River for over 30 years. Package includes one guide boat, lodging, and all meals for two people. Gift Certificate must be used in 2021 or 2022. Air and ground expenses are not included. *Air and ground expenses are not included.
16. LMA Laser Engraved Cowhide Spice up your décor with this brindle cowhide engraved with the LMA logo. Perfect for laying on the floor underneath a table, draping over the back of a couch, or even hanging on the wall. 17. Mesa Collection Bag & Bundle Western style and function come together in “The Denver” purse. Made of leather and hair, the bag has room to spare measuring 19’ X 13” tall X 4” deep. Provided by Mesa Collection, a local boutique nestled in the Flint Hills and owned by former LMA staff member, Sam Capoun! Package also includes wallet, earrings, and a $150 gift card to Mesa Collection, which has an online store and ships across the United States! Use your gift card to get a cute outfit to go with your new bag, maybe including one of Mesa’s signature BEEF tees. 18. LMA Engraved Gun Ready, aim, fire! This custom gun is donated by the LMA Government and Industry Affairs Committee. *This photo is from a previous year’s PAC auction. 19. Scentsy & Visa Gift Card Package Something smells good! Package includes a Scentsy “Deja Moo” cow-shaped wax warmer, three scented wax bars (Sheer Leather and Weathered Leather scents) and two “Cow Buddy” clips. Filled with scented beads, these super-cute, on-the-go clips are perfect for decorating backpacks and more! Scentsy products donated by LMA staff member, Jennifer Scott. Package also includes a $150 visa gift card. 20. California Wine Package Need to unwind? Uncorking can certainly help! Enjoy an assortment of fine wines donated by the California Livestock Auction Markets Association. Also included are four special wine glasses bearing the LMA logo. 21. Blueprint of KC Stockyards This framed blueprint shows the sprawling layout of the historic Kansas City Stockyards, as well as the pens dedicated to each of the livestock commission men, steer trader, cow trader, bull trader and calf trader. This blueprint is dated 1917, the same year a fire scorched the stockyards in Kansas City’s West Bottoms district, which led to improvements and updates to the facilities, which covered more than 200 acres.
22. Custom LMA Quilt *No photo available.* Stay warm at night or admire it on the wall, this handmade custom LMA quilt was designed just for the 2021 LMA PAC Auction! Item donated by LMA member Brian Glick. 23. NFR Package The National Finals Rodeo is the premiere event for the best of the best of the rodeo world. This is your chance to get in on the rodeo action and a concert as well! Package includes 2 Plaza-level tickets to the 2021 NFR, 2 seats to a Las Vegas concert, VIP Seating for the NFR Viewing Party at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, a 2 Night Stay at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. Also included is a NFR poster signed by 2020 participants. *Air and ground expenses are not included. 24. Turquoise Inlaid Mesquite Lazy Susan Wanting a standout piece for your kitchen? This Turquoise Inlaid Lazy Susan is guaranteed to spark the attention of any house guest and make your home the talk of the town. The beautiful turquoise detailing is inlaid into a gorgeous slab of mesquite wood and will free stand on any counter top. Handcrafted by Walking Wood Creations in Ardmore, Oklahoma. 25. Pendleton Blanket & Bag This made-in-USA wool saddle blanket features a pattern based on the rugged natural rock formations that surround Rock Point, Arizona. The solid-color ground represents the desert floor, interspersed with repeating geometrics symbolizing Red Mesa, Two Sisters, North Arch and Whale Rock. The Spider Rock Rolling Duffle Bag features maximum packing space in a soft-sided duffel constructed of durable polyester with two easy-glide wheels and push-button handle for easy transport, antiqued brass hardware, adjustable shoulder strap plus faux leather handles and trim. Lined interior has multiple pockets. Items donated by Jon Schaben. 26. Custom LMA Corn Hole Set Get your throwing arms ready! During the 2022 WLAC and Convention we will be holding the inaugural LMA PAC corn hole competition. You will want to purchase this set of boards to start practicing immediately! This set of custom LMA cornhole boards were handcrafted in Kansas by Skylar Suther.
This list includes individuals and groups providing items or funds towards the 2019 PAC Auction items and individuals donating $150 or more to the PAC through a straight donation, PAC Auction item purchase, raffle tickets, vests, or some combination. Alabama Livestock Markets Association Joe Don Eaves, Tulsa Stockyards Association of West Virginia Livestock Auction Joe Goggins, Billings Livestock Commission Markets Joe Nelson, Decorah Sales Commission Blue Grass Marketing Group Jon Schaben Bobby Smith Justin Mora, Humboldt Auction Yard, LLC Brian Curless Justin Schaben, LMA Staff Brian Little, Coffeyville Livestock Market Kansas Livestock Marketing Association Brody Peak, Emporia Livestock Sales Kellie Payne, Oklahoma National Stockyards California Livestock Auction Markets Association Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association Cary Broderson, Central Missouri Sales Kevin Kirschbaum, Bloomington Livestock Exchange Chelsea Good, LMA Staff Kristina McKee Chris Westberg, LMA Staff Kurt Hamilton, LMA Staff Chuck Stapleton Kyle Shobe Clay Meyers Lamoni Livestock Auction Craig Taylor, LMA Staff Larry Schnell, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange Dan Harris, Holton Livestock Exchange Lex & Jamie Madden, Torrington Livestock Market Dan Skeels Lynn Langvardt, J.C. Livestock Sales Doug & Carol Klassen Mark and JoJo Mackey and family Dunlap Livestock Auction Mark McKee Florida Association of Livestock Markets Max Olvera, Turlock Livestock Auction Yard Georgia Livestock Markets Association Mike VanMaanen, Eastern Missouri Commission Glenn Payne, Central-Halliburton Commission Co. Company Greg Santos Missouri Livestock Marketing Association Idaho Livestock Auctions Association Muskingum Livestock Auction Iowa Livestock Auction Markets Association Nebraska Livestock Markets Association Jacob Massey Neil Bouray, Mankato Livestock Jake Bettencourt Oklahoma Livestock Marketing Association Jake Parnell, Cattlemen’s Livestock Market Rick Martella Jara Settles, LMA Staff Sam Avila Jared Miller Steve Sterchi, Steve Sterchi Livestock Jason Miller Tim Starks, Waldron Cattle Company Jason Wise Tom & Leisa Frey Jay Romine Tony Taylor Jeff Hazaleus, Durant Stockyards Unionville Livestock Auction Jeff Riley, Riley Livestock and Dickinson Regional Virginia Livestock Markets Association Livestock Center Warren Thompson Jen Miller Wayne Geistweidt, Gillespie Livestock Company Jim Santomaso, Sterling Livestock Comm. Co. West Point Livestock Auction Jim Schaben Jr Winter Livestock
Individuals and groups providing items or funds towards the 2021 PAC Auction are: Alabama Livestock Markets Association Jon Schaben, Dunlap Livestock Auction Bailey Langvardt Kansas Livestock Marketing Association Brian Curless Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association Brian Glick, Belleville Livestock Market Mark Houston, East Tennessee Livestock Center Brody Peak, Emporia Livestock Sales Mark McKee California Livestock Auction Markets Association Missouri Livestock Marketing Association David Macedo, Tulare Sales Yard, Inc. Nebraska Livestock Markets Association Florida Association of Livestock Markets Oklahoma Livestock Marketing Association Georgia Livestock Markets Association Sam Capoun Glenn Payne Sharie Smith and Carri Pike Idaho Livestock Auctions Association Tennessee Livestock Markets Association Iowa Livestock Auction Markets Association Virginia Livestock Markets Association Jake Parnell, Cattlemen’s Livestock Market Wayne Geistweidt, Gillespie Livestock Company, Inc. Jennifer Scott, LMA Staff West Virginia Livestock Marketing Association Jim Akers, Blue Grass Stockyards Thank you to all that make the PAC Auction a success!
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