Butler benefit Auction 2025
El Dorado Kansas Butler
Welcome!
Dear Alumni and Friends,
Good evening and welcome to the 28th annual Butler Benefit Auction!
We are so glad that you are here to help us raise funds to support students who are seeking a higher education at Butler Community College. The Butler Auction has been recognized by the Wichita Business Journal as one of the Top 10 Best Fundraising Events in the region. This event has a great tradition and is a testament of the collective commitment to our students through your generous support.
You are a champion of education and an advocate for a brighter future. As leaders in our community, your presence tonight reflects not only the success of Butler but also the potential of each student who chooses Butler as their institution of higher learning. Your financial support means access to an education at an affordable cost that will provide opportunity for future learning or the start of a new career. You are making this happen tonight! I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our honorary chairs, Forrest and Tiffany Rhodes. Forrest and Tiffany are an integral part of Butler Community College. Forrest serves as a member of the Butler Community College Trustees and Tiffany serves as Butler Community College’s assistant director of human resources. Serving the mission of our college has been a part of their lives for some time now, and we are thrilled to have them serving in this role tonight.
It goes with saying that tonight’s event does not happen without the leadership of the Butler Foundation team; our auctioneer, Jeremy Sundgren and the folks at Sundgren Realty; our set designer, Tom Mittlestadt; sponsors; donors; volunteers; faculty; and staff. Our event is successful only because each one of these wonderful people gives their time and treasure to make it a fun evening.
So saddle up to the bar, wet your whistle, and bid high, folks. Get ready for the Butler Bonanza!
Enjoy the evening,
Thomas E. Borrego, JD
Vice President of Advancement & Special Assistant to the President Bulter
Community College
and Foundation
6:00 p.m.
Butler Bonanza
• Reception Featuring Hors D’oeuvres, Prepared and Served by Culinary Arts Students, Sponsored by Bank of America
• Complimentary Beer & Wine will be Served at Both Bars – the Snake Bite Saloon and the Outlaw Oasis – with Liquors Available for Purchase
• Silent Auction
• Live Auction Items on Display
• Photo Booth Available in Foundation Office
• Golden Tickets Available Until All 100 are Sold
6:45 p.m.
• Welcome & Toast with Honorary Chairs, Forrest & Tiffany Rhodes
• Dinner by Great Western Dining
• Golden Ticket Sales Continue
7:30 p.m.
• Golden Ticket Drawing
• Live Auction & Pure Philanthropy
• Silent Auction Closes at 8:20 p.m.
• Star Raffle Drawing at Conclusion of Live Auction
Trail map
Clifford/Stone Community Room
Hors D’oeuvres
Live Auction Items
Stage
Bar - Snake Bite Saloon
Lattner Family Foundation Entry
Silent Auction (closes @ 8:20 p.m.)
Bar - Outlaw Oasis
Foundation Lobby
Silent Auction (closes @ 8:20 p.m.)
Speedtrap Distillery Sampling
Photo Booth
Golden Ticket Drawing
Win two Lower-Level Tickets to see the 2025 Kansas City Chiefs!
Includes Founders Club Passes
Tickets are $100 each and only 100 tickets are available.
Two winning tickets will be chosen prior to the start of the live auction.
First prize is two lower-level Chiefs tickets with Founders Club passes. Enjoy unlimited food and drinks from a full bar and two buffets before, during, and after the game. The club opens two hours before kickoff and stays open an hour post-game. Winner selects from one of three regular-season games once the schedule is released. Game must be selected by August 30, 2025.
Golden Ticket Drawing
Second Prize Magic Bid Paddle
The Magic Bid Paddle comes pre-loaded with $1,000 to use toward the purchase of ANY live auction item(s). The lucky winner will use the Magic Bid Paddle to place bids throughout the live auction. Our cashier will take the winner’s bid number and subtract $1,000 from their total live auction purchase(s) at the close of the auction. The $1,000 prize is a live auction bid credit and can only be used toward your purchase(s) in the live auction. The Magic Bid Paddle has no monetary value.
Golden Ticket Drawing & Magic Bid Paddle sponsored by
$1,000 toward any live auction purchase. No cash value.
Magic Bid Paddle
Honorary Chairs
Forrest & Tiffany Rhodes
We are happy to serve as the honorary chairs for this year’s Butler Benefit Auction and are looking forward to a wonderful evening supporting a phenomenal institution and the students it serves. The Auction is among the most successful charitable events not just in Butler County but throughout the Wichita area. That’s a huge reflection on the great work of the College and the Foundation, along with the generosity of all the Foundation’s supporters.
Community colleges, and Butler in particular, present an affordable option for students seeking education beyond high school. Tiffany and I each got our college education started at a Kansas community college and we recognize the value that provided to us. The money raised this evening helps the Foundation to continue to do great work supporting the College and, most importantly, its students, many whom wouldn’t have the opportunity to pursue a college education without the scholarship support that the Foundation provides.
Thanks to everyone who is here tonight and to those who were unable to attend but supported in other ways, such as through purchasing a table or donating auction items. As they say, bid early and often, and thanks in advance for your generosity!
Butler Bonanza Theme
Mittlestadt Props & Design – Tom Mittlestadt
Walter’s Flowers & Interiors – Harold Harmon & Scott Marshall
Butler Theatre Department
Matt Jacobs & Chelsie Johnson
Butler Information Services
Butler Culinary and Hospitality Management Students
Chef Ethan Moulds & Les Padzensky
Acknowledgments
Thank you to Butler student Sydnie Stewart for sharing her story this evening and to students from these departments and organizations for contributing to the success of this event: Fine Arts, Livestock Judging Team, Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts, BCTV, Butler Student Athletes, Library, and Theatre.
Austin Clift is our emcee this evening. As a Butler student, Austin was a Headliner and Clifford W. Stone Performing Arts Scholarship recipient. Upon earning his Associate Degree in Communications, Austin transferred to Wichita State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Media. Austin worked as a multi-media journalist, sports anchor, and reporter for KAKE News, and then spent four years teaching journalism at Wichita East High School. He now runs his own media company specializing in commercial videography and family and portrait photography and is a Visual Media Planning Creator at Textron Aviation.
Foundation Board of Directors
John Blickenstaff (‘85), President
Evan Funk (‘00), Past President
Kevin Arnel
Dusty Buell
Dan Davis
Sherii Farmer
Dr. Mandi Hursh
Colin Parry
Chevis Rebstock
Betsy Redler
Janet Schueller
Phillip Solorio (‘12)
Ex-Officio
Dr. Jackie Vietti, Interim President, Butler Community College
Forrest Rhodes, Board of Trustees Liaison
Hors D’oeuvres
Hors d’oeuvres prepared and served by Culinary Arts students are available inside the Clifford/Stone Community Room.
Dinner
Tonight’s dinner is prepared by Great Western Dining.
Beverages
Complimentary beer, wine, & soft drinks will be served at both bars with liquors available for purchase.
Signature Drink Sponsor
Wine Sponsors
Beer Sponsor
Bid on Star Raffle
For a Chance to Win!
Each time you place bid on the starred line in the silent auction, you will be entered for a chance to win a $75 gift certificate for AVI Seabar & Chophouse and a one-night stay at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview. At the end of the live auction, a random drawing from all items with a Star Raffle bid will be selected and the person who bid on the starred line wins, whether or not they were the winning bidder of the corresponding item.
Shared Purchases
Shared purchase forms are available from the cashier. Our cashier will split the cost of an item with the mutual agreement of all parties. Ultimately, the winning bidder is responsible for payment and will receive items and certificates.
Super Simple Check Out
If you provide your credit card information when you check-in or anytime during the event, there is no need to stand in line at the end of the evening. Simply leave with the auction items you purchased and we will email or mail your receipt.
General Auction Information
1. All bidders must have a bidder number.
2. Payment must be made by the end of the auction unless other arrangements are made with the cashier.
3. Payment may be made with cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. All bidders are strongly encouraged to register a credit card before the start of the event. Please note that if you participate in both the live and silent auctions, you may see multiple charges on your credit card.
4. Make checks payable to the Butler Foundation.
5. All sales are final — no exchanges or refunds. Check all dates & restrictions before purchasing.
6. You are responsible for your purchase(s) after you win the bid.
7. As winning bidder, we encourage you to promptly enjoy your auction purchases. Butler Community College and its Foundation are not responsible to replace or refund gift cards, certificates, or items that are misplaced or not usable due to a business closing or other unforeseen circumstance. Bidder(s) release Butler Foundation from any and all liability for damages resulting from purchased items.
8. Absentee bidder forms are available by contacting Hayley Hobbs at 316.323.6734 or hhobbs@butlercc.edu.
Live Auction
1. The live auction begins at 7:30 p.m.
2. To identify yourself during the bidding process, wave your bidder number to get the auctioneer’s attention.
3. The clerk will record the successful bidder’s number.
4. The auctioneer will have final authority on all sales.
Live auction services provided by Sundgren Realty.
Silent Auction
1. The silent auction will close at 8:20 p.m.
2. All silent auction bidding will take place on Text2Bid.
• If you are attending IN PERSON, your bid number will be provided to you prior to the auction, or when you arrive at the event.
• If you are NOT attending the live event, a bid number will be assigned to you once you have texted BUTLER to 71760 on your smartphone and follow the directions.
• All bidders are required to register a credit card before access to Text2Bid is granted.
3. Each silent auction item is posted on Text2Bid. Bid increments are shown. Click on the amount you wish to bid. You will receive a text if you are outbid on an item. A bidder may skip to a higher bid or to the Guaranteed Purchase amount. You can bid on silent auction items and give Pure Philanthropy beginning Friday, February 28.
4. Winning bidders who are not present at the live event will be contacted during the week of March 10th to arrange pick-up and delivery of items. The Foundation is not responsible for shipping costs and is unable to ship alcohol or perishable items.
5. If you wish to make alternative payment arrangements, please contact Hayley Hobbs at hhobbs@butlercc.edu or 316.323.6734 by March 10 at 4 p.m.
6. If a person places a Guaranteed Purchase bid, they win the item and bidding ceases on that item.
7. For items in which a Guaranteed Purchase bid is not placed, the person who bid on the highest value bid at the time the silent auction closes wins the item.
Silent
Auction Sponsor
Live Auction Items
01 Goldendoodle Puppy
Back by popular demand, we have an adorable addition to your family and a source of boundless joy - a charming male Goldendoodle puppy!
This Goldendoodle is not only irresistibly cute but also comes fully vaccinated and ready to find a loving forever home. Known for their friendly nature and playful spirit, Goldendoodles make fantastic companions for anyone seeking a loyal and loving furry friend. This is a full-size Goldendoodle and will likely be 50-60 pounds full grown and very low shedding. He has been raised with lots of playtime and holding, as well as having interaction with other dogs and cats.
This F1 Goldendoodles is a firstgeneration puppy that is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Known for their friendly nature and hypoallergenic coats, this baby was born on Dec. 26, 2024. Experienced breeder Julie Smith is ready to help you transition this newest family member into your hearts and home.
What’s Included:
• 10-week-old Goldendoodle puppy
• Complete vaccination records
• Adorable puppy starter kit
• Certificate of good health
Donor: Julie Smith, Riverwood Doodles
Live Auction Items
02 Fulton Valley Farms Staycation
Who doesn’t love a perfect Staycation? Fulton Valley Farms is offering a 3-day/2-night ultimate getaway minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You and your nine guests can unplug and unwind in the spacious Creek House, complete with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. You will have all the amenities of home. Whether you’re planning a weekend with the family, a friends’ reunion, or a quiet escape from the daily grind, this is an ideal staycation.
Your party will be greeted with a champagne toast and includes a gourmet dinner prepared by a chef crafted especially for your group.
Whether you choose to spend your entire time at the Creek House, or sneak into the city for fun and play, the Fulton Valley experience will give you the ultimate playground to kick back and unwind.
Dates must be mutually agreed upon and arranged at least 30 days in advance. Must be used between April 1 and September 30, 2025.
Donors: Fulton Valley Farms, Butler Foundation
03 “Flint Hills Afternoon” by Jennifer Callaway
Jennifer’s art is a Butler Auction favorite, and this year the original color linoleum print depicts the beautiful Flint Hills wildflowers on a sunny spring afternoon. You can almost smell their sweetness and feel the Kansas breeze!
Donor: Jennifer Callaway
Live Auction Items
04 Interactive Dinner Party with Chef Ethan
Join Redler Institute of Culinary Arts Lead Instructor Ethan Moulds and Director Les Padzensky for an unforgettable evening of gourmet delights, culinary education, and interactive fun. This exclusive package includes a multi-course gourmet dinner for 10, where you will not only learn the tricks of the trade but prepare the feast for a king. Complete with wine pairings to enhance the flavor of each course, this interactive dinner party promises to be a night of indulgence, learning, and lasting memories.
Dinner will take place at the Redler Institute of Culinary Arts. The date must be mutually agreed upon at least 30 days prior to the event.
Donor: Redler Institute of Culinary Arts
05a David Yurman Cable Buckle Bracelet - A Timeless Icon
The Buckle is more than just a clasp— it’s a symbol of connection, heritage, and enduring style. This David Yurman icon seamlessly blends sterling silver and 18K gold, showcasing the brand’s signature cable motif in a highly sculptural, wearable masterpiece.
A perfect balance of strength and elegance, the Cable Buckle Bracelet represents timeless craftsmanship and modern sophistication. Whether worn alone or stacked, this piece is a statement of heritage, artistry, and luxury.
Donor: The First Place
Live Auction Items
05b David Yurman Streamline Men’s ID Bracelet
Bold, modern, refined…Three words to describe this piece designed for the man who values sleek sophistication and timeless style. The Streamline® ID Bracelet blends polished sterling silver with black rubber, creating a look that is both masculine and minimalist. The lines and smooth metal surfaces of this piece embodies understated luxury and modern refinement.
Perfect for everyday wear or special occasions, the Streamline® ID Bracelet is a statement of strength, confidence, and effortless style.
Donor: The First Place
06 Getaway to Mexico
Toss your cares to the wind for an incredible vacation in either Cabo San Lucas or Puerto Vallarta, where you can enjoy the charm of the towns, culinary delights and vibrant nightlife. Here you will find an amazing experience filled with beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture, delicious food, and warm hospitality draped along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. With this package, you and one lucky friend will have an 8-day/7-night stay at a Four or Five-Star Resort, complete with amenities to make your stay everything you desire. And to sweeten your margarita just a bit, Dr. Kim Krull has added a $1,000 gift card to help offset your travel costs along the way. A minimum 90-day advance reservation is required.
Donors: Butler
Enrollment Management, Dr. Kim Krull
Live Auction Items
07 Berkshire Pork - The Wagyu of Pork! Get ready to experience premium pork like never before! This homeraised Berkshire hog, provided by Chris & Serena McGinn, is headed to Champs Meats locker for processing after the auction and YOU get to choose the exact cuts of meat to fill your freezer with top-quality pork. What makes Berkshire pork so special? Known as “the Wagyu of Pork,” this heritage breed is prized for its:
• Unmatched Marbling – Enhancing tenderness and locking in flavor
• Rich, Buttery Taste – A natural sweetness with a smooth, robust finish
• Superior Juiciness – Thanks to an elevated pH balance
• Exceptional Versatility – Perfect for grilling, roasting, or slow cooking, just like the world’s top chefs do!
Bid now and savor the incredible quality of Berkshire pork—a cut above the rest!
Donors: McGinn Show Pigs, Chris & Serena McGinn, Champs Meats
08 Beef...Savor the Flavor
Fire up the grill with this premium quarter of F3 Akaushi/Angus beef raised by our own Lance & Lisa Lechtenberg. Known for its copious marbling and buttery tenderness, this meat is the perfect compliment to any meal and turns any novice into a master Pit Boss. The homegrown beef will be processed in late April.
Donors: LJ Lechtenberg Strategic Financial Partners LLC, Lance & Lisa Lechtenberg
Live Auction Items
09 BigHorn Golf
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with this oncein-a-lifetime golfing opportunity for you & three companions to hit the links at BigHorn Golf Club in the heart of Palm Desert, California. The BigHorn Golf Club has been host to many prestigious golf tournaments that have challenged the likes of Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, & many more. This package will allow you to experience either the Mountains or Canyons course, each showcasing its own distinctive design that complements the terrain. Valid May 15 through September 30, 2025.
Donor: R.D. Hubbard Enterprises, Inc./BigHorn Golf Club
10 Symphony in Flint Hills Finale
If music is your passion, don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity! On Saturday, June 14, 2025, you and three guests will experience the breathtaking Symphony in the Flint Hills—where the powerful sounds of the Kansas City Symphony blend with the rolling prairie’s natural acoustics.
This final year of the event promises to be unforgettable, offering a perfect harmony of music, nature, and cultural heritage. To complete your experience, enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in a charming local Airbnb for two couples, ensuring you can fully soak in the magic of the Flint Hills.
Donor: Gravity::Works Architecture
Live Auction Items
11 March Madness
Experience the thrill of March Madness as Wichita takes center court! On March 20 & 22, 2025, the streets around INTRUST Bank Arena will be filled with basketball fans from across the nation to witness unforgettable moments, buzzer-beaters, and the energy only NCAA Tournament games can deliver. You can watch Selection Sunday to see which teams will be coming to Wichita vying to become the next National Champion. The package includes two (2) seats in the lower bowl of the arena for six dynamic games, broken into three different sessions throughout the weekend.
Donor: Conco Construction
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Live Auction Items
12 Trip to Hot Springs
It’s off to the races, dust off your derby attire and join us on a trip for four people March 28 – 30, 2025, for a fastpaced adventure in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and the Arkansas Derby Days. The Arkansas Derby is a horse racing gem which carries a purse of more than $1.5 million and offers 100 Kentucky Derby points to the winner. Historically, winners of this Derby have made a significant impact on the Kentucky Derby races, held just one month following this event. Or, if racing just isn’t your thing, you can take a dip in one of the city’s famous springs, explore fascinating museums, like the Gangster Museum of America, or climb your way around acres of wooden gardens and national parks. However you choose to spend your time, you will enjoy the mix and adventure that Hot Springs has to offer. Your getaway for FOUR includes round-trip private jet air transportation from Wichita, two hotel rooms per night, and all room-related taxes.
Donors: Premier Food Service, Joe Hemmelgarn
Live Auction Items
13 Dinner with the Boys
Want to find out what happens when you unleash three foodies in the kitchen? It’s a culinary delight! Join Bobby Lane, chef and restaurateur, along with the founder of the Redler Institute of Culinary Arts, Scott Redler, and Guy Bower, a wine scholar and all-around fun dude, for an amazing culinary experience. These gents are preparing an evening where you and nine guests will interact with the chefs while sampling great wines and small plates at the Redler Institute of Culinary Arts. You will be in the kitchen for a behind-the-scenes look while the chefs prepare their specialties…and do they have specialties!! Hear their personal stories and maybe even pick up a few culinary clues throughout the night. Complete with a table filled with delectable wines to satisfy the most discerning palate, this is a must for anyone who loves food!
Donors: Bobby & Susie Lane, Guy & Beth Bower, Scott & Betsy Redler Scholarship dollars and program support awarded by the Foundation annually: MORE THAN $1 MILLION
Live Auction Items
14 Guided Fly-Fishing Excursion
Located in the southwest corner of Montana, where the Ruby, Beaverhead, and Big Hole Rivers converge is where you find a living portrait like no other. This is the place where God has painted the land with activities to satisfy every outdoor enthusiast’s wildest dream –including world class fly-fishing. This package is designed for two lucky anglers and features two days of guided fishing in Twin Bridges, Montana. Leading the excursion will be El Dorado native Tristan Connell, who has transplanted his roots to the Big Skies of Montana. Tristan is an accomplished flyfisherman himself and can teach the basics to those who have yet to throw a cast into the water. Never fished before, not a problem – you will learn from one of the best! This adventure begins in Sheridan, Montana, located 1.5 hours west of Bozeman, there multiple blue-ribbon trout streams merge to for a mecca for fly fishing. Guests will be provided with a boat, guide, flies, lunch, and a lifetime of fish stories to share. Along with a $500 gift card to help with transportation & lodging, you are set and ready to go. Participants will need to secure a Montana fishing license. Guests will need to book their reservations prior to March 31, 2025. Days will fill up quickly, so act now!
Donors: Tim, Emily, & Tristan Connell, Butler Foundation
Live Auction Items
15 Notre Dame Football
Coming off the National Championship Playoffs, the 2025 Fighting Irish promises to deliver another high-performing team that returns many of their key players. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, you will have the luxury of watching the Irish tackle the Navy Midshipman. Your four seats on the 50yard line are club level in the Corbett Family Hall level and give you access to indoor & outdoor accommodations, provide you with premium food and beverages, programs, and other game day essentials.
While on the University of Notre Dame campus, you’ll have an opportunity to see some of the world’s most recognized campus landmarks – the Golden Dome, Grotto of our Lady, and Sacred Heart Cathedral. But wait, don’t rush off quite yet, The Foundation has added a $500 gift card that can be used to extend the party.
Donors: Ray & Carolyn Connell, Butler Foundation The Foundation provides no-interest emergency loans to assist students with expenses they can’t cover until their financial aid funds arrive.
Live Auction Items
16 Sporting Elegance on the Prairie
Imagine stepping into the heart of the Kansas prairie where the Wild West remains as part of American’s Premier Hunting Resort at Flint Oak. Flint Oak offers an unmatched experience for anyone who loves the outdoors, gourmet dining, and luxurious accommodations.
Nestled in the foothills of the Flint Hills, Flint Oak boasts unique scenery that is unparalleled anywhere in Kansas. From rolling hills of prairie grass, to dense oak timbered draws, the change in terrain will be sure to impress. Rich in Native American history, an accumulation of arrowheads and artifacts have been found throughout the property and are on display in the main entrance of the lodge. Three fishing lakes and numerous ponds scattered throughout our more than 6000-acre ranch creates a destination in Southeast Kansas that ranks with the best in the world.
Even if you are a hunting novice, a Flint Oak experience will bring to life the beauty of the great outdoors.
Certificate is for two people and includes a round of shooting sporting clays, dinner, one night of lodging (one room), breakfast, an Open European Pheasant shoot, and lunch.
Donor: Flint Oaks Lodge and the Geist Family
For the 2024-25 school year, the Foundation provided scholarships to 582 students.
Live Auction Items
17 Southern Nights
A quintessential mix of Southern charm, history, and hospitality awaits you as you journey to Charleston, South Carolina. Here you can immerse yourself in a place where historical landmarks and plantations abound. You can make your own history with just a short jaunt to the beaches where sand and sun can fill your day. Or you can indulge in the culinary delights from award-winning restaurants that will tempt every taste bud and satisfy every foodie’s desire. And for the perfect complement to your adventure, you get the choice of a downtown foodie experience or a Charleston harbor luxury dinner cruise with live music. You choose between three properties located within the Charleston historic district for your 3-day/2-night getaway, which includes accommodations and taxes for your guest room and concierge services.
Blackout dates: Feb. 12-18, March 26-27, April 4-8, May 7-8, 20-22, Dec 31. Limited availability during April & May. A minimum 45-day advance reservation is required.
Donor: Digital Office Systems
Live Auction Items
18 Wind Surge Baseball - Suite View!
Luxury Suite Box…Baseball tickets for up to 20 of your friends…Food & beverages close by…What’s not to like about baseball! Especially, when you can enjoy the game from the luxury suite box managed by Professional Engineering Consultants, better known as PEC. Whether it’s the Friday Night Fireworks, Thirsty Thursday promotion, or a Sunday Family Event, bring your party to a Wichita Wind Surge home game & take full advantage of the ballpark amenities. Your air-conditioned suite box faces directly down the third base line giving you the best view of the stadium. Complete with four parking passes for the evening and a $500 voucher for food & beverages, you have the complete party package all set & ready to go.
Valid in the 2025 season. Date must be mutually agreed upon at least 30 days in advance. Blackout date: Opening Day, April 8, 2025.
Donor: Professional Engineering Consultants
Live Auction Items
19 Media Mix Package - $30,000+ value
In the fast-paced world of marketing, reaching the right audience is paramount, this media package stands out as a beacon of diversity and effectiveness. Our friends at AC Strategic Marketing have put together a package that includes TV, radio, print, & outdoor along with radio production. And, as an added bonus, AC Strategic Marketing will add their marketing consulting & graphic design services. A great investment for your 2025 business marketing plans!
TV - $6,900 ad schedules from: BCTV • KAKE • KSN
Print - $5,200 ad schedule from: Wichita Business Journal
Donate by
Radio - $10,450 in ad schedules & $500 in production from: Summit Radio • iHeart Radio • Steckline Communications
Audacy Radio • Murfin Media • ESPN Wichita
Outdoor - $4,000 in ad schedules from: Advertising Images • KS Billboards
Acquired by: AC Strategic Marketing
Donated by: AC Strategic Marketing, BCTV, KAKE, KSN, Wichita Business Journal, Summit Radio, iHeart Radio, Steckline Communications, Audacy Radio, Murfin Media, ESPN Wichita, Advertising Images Outdoor, KS Billboards
Thanks to the generosity of private donors, the Foundation provides this essential support to advance the mission of the college.
Live Auction Items
20 Terradyne Golf with Coach Vignery
Dust off your clubs and join Coach Vignery as you and two golf aficionados enjoy a day at Terradyne Country Club, voted the best golf course in Wichita. With its 18-hole Scottish links style course, your game will be challenged from the very first swing. This award-winning course has been named one of the top courses in Kansas and rated 4 stars by Golf Digest magazine. Dates must be mutually agreed upon with Coach Vignery. Check your calendar and set the date soon, as this package is valid between April 2025 – July 2025.
Donor: Terradyne Country Club
Pure Philanthropy
You can make a difference tonight by making a gift during our Pure Philanthropy appeal. Simply raise your bidder card when the auctioneer calls the amount you wish to donate.
Gifts of Pure Philanthropy provide scholarships for Butler students. If you prefer not to make your gift publicly, staff at the check-out table will be happy to help you make a donation in any amount throughout the evening.
In memory of our colleague Lindsey Fields, a portion of the proceeds from Pure Philanthropy will go to a scholarship fund in her memory.
Your gift of Pure Philanthropy is 100% charitable and 100% appreciated!
“This scholarship will make a high-level education in ranch management obtainable and at one of the top Ag junior colleges. While I can’t play sports after having two shoulder surgeries, I am able to help with athletic training. So, thanks to Butler I will be able to stay involved in agriculture and sports while being close to home.”
– Cody W., Farm & Ranch Management major, Shriver Family Presidential Gold Scholarship
“I want to get my Bachelor of Science in nursing. I want to help and better people’s lives, to be there for them in a scary and vulnerable time and make them feel better. I want to become a nurse anesthetist. I feel like being a nurse would be a gratifying job.”
– Stevie W.; Nursing major; Schulzes, Currie, and Hinnen Presidential Gold Nursing Scholarship
Silent Auction Item Donors
Bonefish Grill
Guy and Beth Bower
BrewCo. Coffeehouse & Dilly
Deli
Brewski Barn & Wine Cellar
Butler Bookstore
Butler Construction Department
Butler Fine Arts Department
Butler Grizzlies Football
Butler Theatre Department
Butler Volleyball
Cascade Hotel
CDW-G
Sue Cecil
Aletra Chaney-Profit
Chicken N Pickle
Chick-Fil-A
Christopher Clark Photography
Club Car Wash
Trisha Coates
Ray and Carolyn Connell
Cory Hospitality
Corporate Caterers of Wichita
Dave & Busters
Delta Dental of Kansas
Drs. Joyce & Hursh, LLC
Drury Hotel Company
El Dorado High School
El Dorado Cigar & Pipe
El Dorado YMCA
ESPN Radio
Exploration Place
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Wichita
Downtown
FFC Equities
Dave Flowers
Fugate Enterprises - Pizza Hut & Taco Bell
Grace Hill Winery
Great Western Dining
Guadalupe Clinic
Hampton Inn & Suites NE
Wichita
Hilton Garden Inn - Bradley Fair
Hayley Hobbs
Homewood Suites by Hilton at The Waterfront
Jewel Angels Boutique
John Hilton Estate
Kendra Scott
KJ Creations
Local Flavor Grill & Tapworks
LodgeWorks Partners
Mark Arts
Midwest Single Source
Mokas Coffee & Eatery
Lance and Debi Mullins
Museum of World Treasures
Music Theatre Wichita
Newport Grill
Silent Auction Item Donors
NPWR Training
Parlour 1886
Mykalynn Penny
Residence Inn Marriott NE
Wichita
Sedgwick County Zoo
Short Grass Silver
Spectrum Promotional
Speedtrap Distillery
Springhill Suites
Stepstone Hospitality
Takeaway Travel by Noreen Templin
Tallgrass Film Association
The Cotillion
The First Place
The Print Source
The Stiefel Theatre
The Wichita Open
Topgolf Wichita
Vornado Air
Walkers Jazz Lounge
Walnut River Brewing Co.
White Eagle Credit Union
Wichita Marriott
Wichita Scheels
Wichita Sports Forum
Wichita Symphony Orchestra
Wichita Thunder Hockey
The Library & Archives are collecting Butler memorabilia that people want to donate or share. If you – or someone you know – has any kind of Butler history you would like to donate or loan to us, please contact Ron at centennial@butlercc.edu. Share your story with us!
Butler Acquisitions team
Janice Akao, Butler Construction Department, Butler Enrollment Management, Aletra Chaney-Profit, Sue Cecil, Leslie Coates, Trisha Coates, Sherri Conard, Jennifer Green-Miracle,Valerie Haring-Oehm, Hayley Hobbs, Chad Ingram, Matt Jacobs, Amy Kerschner, Dr. Kim Krull, Kellee Kruse, Lisa Lechtenberg, Ethan Moulds, Averie Nelson, Dr. Jessica Ohman, Les Padzensky, Dr. Michael Rose, Lisa Schmidt, Julie Smith, Kelly Snedden, Shelley Stultz, Noreen Templin, Kimberly Trujillo, Dr. Jackie Vietti
In-Kind Sponsors
Generous discounts and in-kind contributions from these vendors help maximize our event proceeds.
Brewski Barn & Wine Cellar
Butler Community College Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
Demo Sales
The First Place
Great Western Dining
In the Bag Cleaners
Mittlestadt Props & Design
Walter’s Flowers & Interiors
Thank you for making a difference!
We sincerely appreciate the sponsors, volunteers, donors, students, staff, and guests who contributed to the success of this event. Thank you for helping ensure the brightest future for the college, our students, and their families.
Premier Table Sponsors
CAsH Sponsors
Auburn Spirits - Standard Beverage
Butler Community College Enrollment Management Team
Conco
DOS - Digital Office Systems
Dr. Kimberly Krull
Ian Worrell
Photography Sponsor
Table Sponsors
Connell & Connell Attorneys/Aaron West
Edward Jones/Leann Nickel Office
Alan & Bobbie Jaax
Hargrove Law Office
Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital & Foundation
ICI
INTRUST Bank
Newman University
Security 1st Title
SunGroup Realty
Drs. Joyce & Hursh/Dan Davis – El Dorado TrueCare Pharmacy
Thank You! Presenting
Sponsor
Elite Sponsors
