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Cowboys A Crystals AA SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW COWBOY BALL EVENT IS THURSDAY, JULY 10TH

AUCTION RULES CHECK IN/OUT: After the conclusion of the auction,

attendees can proceed to the Check Out area at the east end of the barn to pay and pick up the items they have won. Guests who have previously given a credit card number, either with their RSVP or at Check In, will receive a receipt with their purchase total, including silent auction, live auction, scholarship pledges, and horse sponsorships. All items should be paid for the night of the Cowboy Ball. Credit cards will be run after we have checked all purchases for accuracy. Guests will receive a thank you letter and a final itemized receipt in the mail after the Ball.

CHECK-OUT: 30 minutes after the conclusion of the

auction the Check-Out desk located at the east end of the barn will open. You may pay for your purchase with either cash, personal check, Visa, Mastercard or American Express. State sales tax will be added where applicable. Once you have paid for your items, you will be given a receipt.

TRANSFER OF ITEMS: To pick up your items, present

your “paid” receipt to the person(s) monitoring the item(s). If possible, please take your items home with you the night of the ball. If an item it too large to place in your vehicle, please make arrangements with Swiftsure personnel to pick up your item the next day by calling (208) 578-9111.

CONDITIONS OF SALE: Unless otherwise stated,

all items are sold “as is” and are not exchangeable.

Bidder understands that all items have been solicited in good faith, that all descriptions, representations, and values associated with an item are based on information supplied by the donor and are approximated values. Some items may have restrictions. Restrictions are clearly stated on the bid sheet. Certificates do not include tax or gratuity. It is recommended that, where trips or special events are involved, plans be made far enough in advance to accommodate both the purchaser and the donor.

LIVE AUCTION RULES: All general auction rules apply

for the Live Auction. Descriptions and restrictions for the Live Auction items are listed on the auction display sheets. All bidding during Live Auction will be done with your paddle number. Should you wish to place a bid, simply raise your paddle to be recognized by the auctioneer and his spotters.

SILENT AUCTION RULES: The highest bidder at

the bottom of the list is the purchaser of the item.

Please enter your paddle number next to each Silent Auction bid. Descriptions and restrictions for the Silent Auction are listed on the auction bid sheet for each item. A Guaranteed Purchase Bid will close the auction item. Bids placed after the auction is closed are not valid.

SCHOLARSHIP PLEDGES: To pledge a scholarship,

simply raise your paddle at the scholarship level that you wish to support so the auctioneer and his spotter will see your paddle. You may pay for your pledges with cash, personal check, Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

LOT #1: THROTTLE UP • • • •

Yamaha Grizzly 450 EPS Best-selling utility ATV on the market 4-stroke, 421cc engine Power steering, independent rear suspension, generous clearance for comfortable ride

You know you want one. The Yamaha Grizzly 450, rated best in its class, will put a dirt-eating grin on your face whether you’re taking care of chores around the homestead, touring fire roads less traveled or rallying for a weekend of off-road adventure. Is there a better state to live in and own one of these things? Countless miles of USFS & BLM trails and logging roads entice ORV enthusiasts, and the Yamaha is nimble and maneuverable enough to tackle whatever off-roading you have in mind. A four wheeler is the modern equivalent of having your favorite horse (better yet, multiple horses) saddled and ready for adventure anytime, anywhere at a moment’s notice, but with a mechanical advantage: power steering and loads of features to make the riding easy all day long. (Value: $7200)

LOT #2 : NATIONAL FINALS RODEO • • • •

8 adults 2 nights’ King accommodations at the Wynn, Dec. 3-5 Dinner for 8 at Giada’s new, first-ever restaurant, Dec. 3 Parry Thomas’s personal tickets to NFR’s Opening Night, Dec. 4

The world’s No. 1 rodeo turns 30 this year, and there’s no better place than Vegas to experience the full color and glory of this little bit of barrel-racing, bull-riding, bronc-busting, steer-wrestling, tie down-roping heaven. 8 adults will enjoy deluxe King accommodations at the Wynn for 2 nights, while taking in the spectacle of rodeo’s classic annual event. From the opening fireworks and national anthem to the last bull out of the shoot, the NFR’s

LOT #3 : VINEYARDS VINO & BIRNAM • 3 couples • 3 nights’ lodging at Birnam Wood Golf Club • Free round of golf + $50 voucher toward pro shop or other • • • •

amenities Chauffeur and limo provided for wine tasting tour Gourmet picnic at renowned Rusack Vineyards Private blind tasting with Brian McClintick at Les Marchands Valid May 1-June 31, 2015

Montecito’s exclusive Birnam Wood Golf Club is just the beginning of this all-star Santa Barbara spring break. Lodging plus complimentary golf at the championship Robert Trent Jones course is provided by Birnam Wood, along with $50 toward dining, pro shop, room service, or other amenities of your choice; tennis and croquet are also available. A private limo will whisk your party among selected wineries, including Solvang’s boutique Rusack Winery, where a gourmet box lunch will be provided in the vineyard’s scenic and comfortable picnic area. Master Sommelier Brian McClintick, star of the award-winning film Somm and cofounder of Santa Barbara’s Les Marchands Wine Bar & Merchants, hosts a fun, educational blind tasting to round out a trip you’ll be talking about for weeks.

LOT # 4: GREENE VALLEY FLY-IN RETREAT • 8 adults • 2 nights’ accommodations + all meals

• Private flight in & out • Private chef • Multiple recreational opportunities

• Guided horseback trips for up to 4 at a time

Southwestern Idaho’s best-kept secret, and you’ll have it to yourself: all 450 acres of the Greene Valley Retreat, plus its well-appointed lodge and amenities, are yours for two nights – but you may never want to leave. The blue-ribbon fly-in destination has its own airstrip, geothermal swimming pool and hot tub, canoeing, flyfishing in stocked ponds or the Boise River, skeet shooting, shuffleboard, tennis, hiking, one-hole golf or just plain relaxing. Your own personal wranglers, Cheryl and Tim Bennett, will provide four horses for guided day trips. You’ll be flown in by local pilot extraordinaire Steven Garman, and with a dedicated chef on hand, there’ll be nothing left to do but enjoy incomparable surroundings with your hand-picked guest list. A quintessential Idaho pack-and-go adventure, close to home yet completely away from it all.

LOT #5: ART,FOOD, THE INN OF THE ANASAZI & THE SANTE FE OPERA • • • • • • •

2 adults 3 nights at the Rosewood Anasazi King room, breakfast included Arrive Aug. 9, depart Aug. 12 Dinner for two at Geronimo voted top 100 restaurants in the U.S., Aug. 9 2 prime tickets to Carmen at the famous Santa Fe Opera, Aug. 11

Three luxurious nights in Santa Fe style at the distinctive Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, where spa treatments or tours of the city’s historic plaza and vibrant art scene are just steps away. With the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountains as dramatic backdrop, savor a peaceful desert sunset before the opening scene of the world’s best-loved opera: the swaggering, sizzling Carmen, the definitive femme fatale. Savor a not-to-be-missed dining experience at Geronimo, one of the finest eateries in a town that takes its gastronomy seriously. An irresistible art lover’s Southwestern getaway!

Courtesy of RBC Wealth Management

LOT # 6: FARM TO TABLE RANCH DINNER PARTY • 24 people • Private farm-to-table meal, hosted by you at Swiftsure • • • • •

Ranch Catered by Brent Barsotti & David Fox Local produce by Waterwheel Farms Lamb by Lava Lake Fine Idaho wines: Koenig Cab-Syrah & Hayden Chardonnay Live music by the Kim Stocking band

A locavore entertainer’s dream! Gather two dozen friends and host a one-of-a-kind, farm-to-fork lunch or dinner party on the spectacular Swiftsure Ranch property. Local produce provided by Waterwheel Farms, grass-fed, freerange lamb from Lava Lake, gem state wine from Koenig & Hayden vineyards, and a splendidly fresh, creative repast catered by talented foodsmiths David Fox and Brent Barsotti.

Cap off the festivities by dancing to the Kim Stocking band and you’ll have a meal, and a night, to remember!

(Alternate location may be mutually agreed upon by hosts and caterers, as well as time & date)

LOT # 7: PRIVATE IDAHO FLY FISHING • Access 1.5 miles of rarely-fished Big Wood riverfront via Swiftsure Ranch

• Share with a guest if so inclined • At the right time of year, you just might find morels • Lost River reel & custom-built fly rod designed by local aficionado Pete Stephenson

This is your golden opportunity to fish the Big Wood’s shallows and ripples all by yourself (or with a lucky guest) in a section that doesn’t get much pressure. Swiftsure grants you passage to spend an angler’s dream day plying easily accessible waters where you can test your skills against healthy, hard-fighting Browns or Rainbows amid a beautiful backdrop. As local guides will tell you, there’s no better place to spend a hot summer day, or even a winter afternoon, than the Wood. Hedge your bets with a superior Lost River reel & custom-built fly rod designed by local aficionado Pete Stephenson. Bliss!

LOT #8: WHISTLER MAGIC YOUR FAVORITE SEASON in the GRAND INTERNATIONAL PLAYGROUND • Up to 8 people for 10 nights • Private mountain chalet lodge near the heart of Whistler Village • Hot tub, bike storage, ski tuning room, gym, pool & ice-skating • Share 1 Whistler Blackcomb Founders Pass, transferable among your party • 3 hours’ expert private guiding: Tour the mountain with local ski legend Brian Cameron, or explore epic mountain biking with Olympian Lesley Tomlinson Whistler is a renowned destination resort with incredible Alpine and Nordic skiing in the winter and unbelievable mountain biking, hiking and golf in the summer. Choose your friends, choose your season and revel in awe-inspiring natural surroundings while enjoying the comforts of your own chalet at the base of the mountain. Fantastic amenities come with the chalet, and the Village scene, with its lively arts, culture, shopping and dining, is a short drive away. Local experts are ready to guide you regardless which sport you prioritize: Brian Cameron takes you to all the best places on the mountain in the winter, or Lesley Tomlinson shows you how to get things done on Whistler’s peerless mountain bike trail system in summer. What are you waiting for?

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EVENT IS THURSDAY, JULY 10TH

COWBOY BALL

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