This year’s catalog is broken into to sections ... · Ball cap, Sherpa throw, string backpack,...

All proceeds benefit youth prog ams put on by the Ag Relations Council and Ag Media Summit

This year’s catalog is broken into t o sections;

Professional Ser ices and Merchandise & Travel


2014 ARC/AMS Silent Auction

This catalog contains a por ion of the items that

are available at the Silent Auction.

All money raised benefits youth prog ams put

on by the Ag Relations Council and the

Ag Media Summit.

Bid high and bid osten!!! It’s for the kids!


2014 ARC/AMS Silent Auction Merchandise & Travel

Two‐night stay at the Chicago Raffaello Hotel A 4‐star bou que luxury Chicago hotel centrally located in Michi‐gan Avenue and the Magnificent Mile in the heart of the Gold Coast. Preferred dates must be chosen by November 1, 2014. How about planning ahead to celebrate Valen ne’s Day 2015 in Chicago with your sweetheart? Choose to stay in Jan or Feb and get 3 nights for a min bid of $300. Value: $350.00

Donated by: Warren E. Clark, CCI Marke ng

Cheese/Wine Gist Box – Kraemer’s cheeses and C|O labeled wine Get a taste of Wisconsin, bid on this box of premium Wisconsin cheeses with a personalized bo le of Charleston|Orwig labeled Wisconsin wine. This gi box contains different flavors of Ar san and Aged cheeses and cheese spreads from Kraemer Wisconsin Cheese. The assortment of flavorful, Wisconsin Cheeses along with a special bo le of C|O wine make a great combina on. This gi box was assembled by Kraemer Wisconsin Cheese in Watertown, Wisconsin, a family opera on for three genera ons. Winning bid can have item shipped to their loca on of choice.

Value: $125.00

Donated by: Lyle Orwig, Charleston|Orwig

Get Healthy with ZimmComm Basket Contains three ZimmComm Ten Year t‐shirts (M, L, XL), ZimmComm eyeglass bag, Typo Keyboard for iPhone 5/5S, Fitbit Flex ‐ fitness tracker, ZimmComm mobile Charger, ZimmComm mobile stylus.

Value: $150.00

Donated by Chuck & Cindy Zimmerman, ZimmComm Media



Colnar Wester Ranch Ex erience Two‐night stay in rus c bunkhouse at a working ca le ranch in

Custer, MT

One‐night stay at a Victorian home in historic downtown Sheridan, WY.

Bunkhouse stay includes “branding lunch” (home grown steaks and all the side dishes!) and ranch breakfast.

Experience life in the west at a working ranch in Custer, MT. Depend‐ing on the me of year your visit is scheduled, experience feeding, calving and branding (November – May). Cows are at summer pas‐ture May‐November, but enjoy hiking (or pick‐up tours) on a 1,000‐acre ranch and quiet country me. The ranch is 55 miles from the Billings Airport, 30 miles from Pompeys Pillar Historic Site (Lewis & Clark), 50 miles north of Big Horn Ba lefield, and four hours from Yellowstone Na onal Park.

The Winterling House is a historic home located within walking dis‐tance of the charming western town of Sheridan, WY with plenty of good dining and shopping. Visit the famous King’s Saddlery and Mu‐seum. (www.sheridanwyoming.org)

Ranch is two‐hour drive (130 miles) from Sheridan. Bunkhouse/Winterling House can comfortably sleep family of four.

Value: $400

Donated by: Rebecca Colnar, Cow Camp Communications

Iowa State Universit Football Tickets Two ckets to a home football game in Ames. Winner can take a choice of either ISU vs OK on Nov 1 or ISU vs West Virginia on Nov 29.

Value: $140.00

Donated by: Betsy Freese, Meredith Agrimedia



“Bomber Jacket”‐st le leather computer backpack This “Bomber Jacket”‐style leather computer backpack is very well constructed, and has fantas c looks. Easy on, easy off and much easier to deal with than a briefcase. Par cularly when traveling (think airport and pulling addi onal baggage).

Value: $110.00

Donated by: Dan Danford, Case IH

FFA Navy Blue Lap Blanket Includes white FFA le er and emblem. Value: $50.00

Donated by: Jack Pitzer, National FFA Foundation, Indian-apolis

Count Livin’ Gist Basket

All the reminders of living in the country in one quaint gi basket.

A flickering light canvas print has lights that actually flicker in the

barn windows. A tractor wind chime will send you to sleep on

your “It’s all about the boots” throw pillow. The cows will already

be home with you when you’re doing the dishes with your Swedish

sponge and drying towel And your tractor key will look great on a

hand‐beaded corn key chain.

Value: $75.00

Donated by: Gardner & Gardner Communications



Frango Mint basket A sweet basket of more than four pounds of Chicago’s famous Frango chocolates and instant cocoa!

Value: $116.00

Donated by: Farm Foundation, NFP

An organic heirloom seed ar isan jewelr necklace by Saverine Creek Heirlooms (www.saverinecreek.com). The “star” seed in this piece is Oaxacan green dent corn, grown in Mexico for more than 1,000 years.

Value: $50.00

Donated by: Dee Goerge and artisan Debbie Groat

Taste of Scotland basket ‐ Toma n Highland Whisky Ver cal Tas ng (12, 15 and 18‐year old Scotch) ‐ Classic whisky tas ng glass ‐ Sco sh wool tartan scarf ‐ Walker's shortbread

Value: $70.00

Donated by: Steve Werblow



A Taste of Nebraska – Basket of Beverages Greg Horstmeier and Elaine Shein of DTN/The Progressive Farmer are offering a boun ful basket blend of beverages (try saying that three mes quickly a er drinking them!) to pro‐mote the unique beers and wines produced in Nebraska. (See, it's not just beef here!) Other exci ng Nebraska items are also included in this basket, along with some DTN goodies.

Value: $100.00

Donated by: Greg Horstmeier, Elaine Shein, DTN/The Progressive Farmer

South’s Finest Gist Basket Includes pralines, sorghum molasses and other Southern treats.

Value: $50.00

Donated by: Emily G. [email protected]

”Colors of Late Summer” Print 18 x 26 Framed Photo by Illinois Farm Bureau photogra-pher, Ken Kashian. Winning bid can have this item shipped to the loca on of their choice.

Value: $175.00

Donated by: Steve Simms, Illinois Farm Bureau



Kur Lawton’s 2013 Photo of the Year Framed print

Value: $

Donated by: Kurt Lawton, Penton Farm Progress Group

“Bales of Summer” Painting Original watercolor, matted and framed 8” x 10”

Value: $ 125.00

Donated by: Marilyn Cummins, Cummins Consulting

Four tickets to the Minnesota Twins Game Four tickets to watch the Minnesota Twins play at beauti-ful Target Field in Minneapolis. Plus an adjustable Twins All-Star Game cap to wear to the game! Great seats only yards from home plate. Sec on 117, Row 13.

Choose from one of these games:

• Sept. 21, Cleveland Indians, 1:10 p.m.

• Sept. 22, Arizona Dimondbacks, 7:10 p.m.

Value: $210.00

Donated by: Cynthia Clanton, Exponent PR/Colle+McVoy



Midwest Photog aphy Road Trip Looking for people who love taking photos ‐‐ and road trips!

Photography ps will be included. Elaine Shein from DTN/The Pro‐gressive Farmer offers to take 1‐2 people along on a weekend road trip, and besides the fuel costs during the weekend, she will cover your hotel rooms for 2 nights, meals and any admission charges. Spe‐cific road trip route start and end points, and specific i nerary, will be decided with the winning bidder. Value: $300.00 Donated by: Elaine Shein, DTN/Progressive Farmer

Librar of Meredith Cor oration books A library of Meredith Corpora on books, including recipe collec ons from an array of cuisines – each recipe tested in the Be er Homes and Gardens® Test Kitchen, as well as an assortment of books to en‐hance your home, lawn and garden. Value: $200.00 Donated by: Mike Mcmanus, Meredith Agrimedia

Wheat Inspired Necklace and Cufflinks A wheat inspired necklace for the woman in your life, and a set of men’s cufflinks featuring shocks of wheat. The perfect package for him and her! Value: $100.00 Donated by: US Wheat Industry



Montana Silversmiths Bracelet ‐ Hammered Silver with Cross Relief Bracelet Value: $53.00 Donated by: Jill Spiekerman Bonham, APR

Montana Silversmiths Cross Necklace ‐ Hammered Silver and Blue Ear h Cross Necklace

Value: $53.00 Donated by: Jill Spiekerman Bonham, APR

Montana Silversmiths Cross Bracelet ‐ Stepping Stone Links Value: $53.00 Donated by: Jill Spiekerman Bonham, APR

Montana Silversmiths Ring ‐ Silver Cross Size 6 Value: $70.00

Donated by: Jill Spiekerman Bonham, APR



Greg Horst eier’s Jour alism T‐shir A hand‐picked journalism t‐shirt selected just for this auc on that includes the unique sayings: “Eat. Sleep. Journalism”

Value: $25.00

Donated by: Greg Horstmeier, DTN/Progressive Farmer

GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition Camera and Camera Bag Features video resolu ons up to 4K, 12MP photos up to 30 frames per second, built‐in Wi‐Fi, SuperView™ and Auto Low Light mode.

Combined with 30% longer ba ery life, 4x faster Wi‐Fi, a sharper lens and compa bility with all GoPro mounts and accessories, the HERO3+ Black Edi on is the most advanced GoPro yet.

Value: $ 425.00

Donated by: CHS Inc.

Cocoon slimXL 17” laptop and tablet backpack With a built‐in GRID‐IT™ front pocket, plus two addi onal inserta‐ble GRID‐Its, a wireless mobile mouse, BlueLounge Cool Feet™ lap‐top stands, a “#TheSelfie™ remote for iPhone, iPad or iTouch, one set of BlueLounge CableDrop™ cable clips, a PNY 16 GB USB flash drive and one a va MobilIT™ 4‐port USB hub.

Value: $ 225.00

Donated by: Sally Behringer, MustangRED Commicatins



Fighting Illini Awesomeness Ball cap, Sherpa throw, string backpack, men’s L lounge pants, men’s flip flops, scarf and gloves, ski hat, women’s fashion scarf and ring, small so ee football, golf towel, golf divot repair tool and ball markers, freezer mug, pom pom Value: $200 Donated by: Kenna B. Rathai Communica ons

Stir Crazy Elect ic Popper & Popcor S r Crazy Electric Popper with a selec on of red, white and yellow gourmet popcorn grown by our family on the prairie near Philo, Illinois (Center of the Universe).

Value: $ 50

Donated by: Jim and Marlene Evans, University of Illinois

Iowa Chops — Fire up the g ill! Enjoy twelve, 12 oz. Iowa Chops hand‐packed and shipped directly to you on the date of your choice. Iowa Chops are famous for their unsurpassed texture and flavor. Taken from the choicest part of the loin, these thick‐cut chops are delectably juicy and taste great on the grill or broiled. These Iowa Chops are hand‐cut in generous ¾ pound por ons. World Famous Iowa Chops from Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse

Value: $150 Donate by: Cindy Cunningham, Na onal Pork Board



Steiger 600, Er l Model Tractor Value: $100.00

Donated by: Patrick Delaney, American Soybean Asso-ciation

American Far Bureau Federation Items: 3 Gi Baskets that include: AFBF Polo shirts, Vests, Bu on‐down Shirts and Caps

Value: $ 150.00

Donated by: Mace Thornton, American Farm Bureau Federation

2015 PIF calendars: One hundred 2015 PIF calendars as corporate gi . Boelte‐Hall

and the AAEA Professional Improvement Founda on is do‐

na ng 100 calendars for a corpora on that par cipates in the

Founda on desk calendar fundraiser. Each month of the calen‐

dar will feature an award‐winning AAEA photograph along

with your company logo as you support this effort for profes‐

sional development in photography A great gi for consumers,

customers, family and friends the best ag photography in the

country from the 2014 AAEA Photography program.

For more informa on, please contact Den Gardner at

[email protected] or Don Norton at [email protected].

Value: $ 1,200.00

Donated by: Boelte-Hall and AAEA Professional Im-provement Foundation

All proceeds benefit youth prog ams put on by the Ag Relations

Council and Ag Media Summit


Mycogen Seeds No. 33 Chevrolet SS 1:24 Scale Platinum

Die‐Cast Car Ag Media Summit is not the only event in Indianapolis this weekend. The Brickyard 400 will be take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 27. If you’re unable to a end or watch the race, enjoy this die‐cast replica of the Mycogen Seeds No. 33 Chevrolet SS that Aus n Dillon drove at last year’s race. Value: $65.00

Donated by: Mycogen Seeds

Wisconsinite Basket Wisconsin is known for its food and drink and being the home of Ba‐der Ru er. This basket has a variety of products from the land of beer, brats and cheese.

Value: $ 75.00

Donated by: Bader Rutter

Gentlemen, Star Your Engines® Basket

Dow AgroSciences is proud to share the home of its global headquar‐ters with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. To welcome you to our great city and get you in the racing mood for the “Rev it Up” Ag Me‐dia Summit theme, here is a racing‐themed basket filled with Indiana‐made items. Value: $60.00

Donated by: Dow AgroSciences


2014 ARC/AMS Silent Auction Professional Ser ices

Full Day Message Development/Media Training Session Full day message development/media training session.

Throughout his 25‐year career in public rela ons, Daren has

trained thousands of spokespeople—including farmers and

ranchers, chefs, die cians, university experts and food compa‐

ny execu ves—to talk to consumers about food produc on,

nutri on, food safety, animal care and environmental steward‐

ship. Prior to joining NCBA in 2006, Daren was a senior vice

president in the Kansas City office of Fleishman‐Hillard.

Value: $5,000 (minimum bid $1,000) *Dona on includes me

only. Willing to travel but expenses will need to be covered by

the "client."

Donated by: Daren Williams, Sr. Execu ve Director,

Communica ons, Na onal Ca lemen's Beef Associa on

One‐year subscription to Ag i‐Pulse e‐newsle er.

3 parts to the subscrip on: 1) The Daily Harvest that is a Mon‐

Fri e‐mail with links to breaking stories, 2) The Wednesday

newsle er which is a 16 page pdf with in depth analysis of pol‐

icy and legisla on focusing on ag and rural policy and 3) access

to subscriber only content on the Agri‐Pulse website

(www.Agri‐Pulse.com).

Value: $527.00

Donated by: Agri-Pulse Communications



Photo Collection evaluated and critiqued via phone/email

Master Photographer, Jim Patrico, will evaluate and cri que up to 10 photos for you or your company. Jim is graciously offering two of these, so be sure to check both bid sheets!

Value: $

Donated by: Jim Patrico, DTN/Progressive Farmer

Ask Me Any hing sessions with John Blue, Tr ffle Media

Bid on one or both one hour sessions (each one hour session is val‐ued at $75) of Ask Me Anything 1 on 1. This AMA (the Ask Me Any‐thing) is available through the end of 2014 and the conversa on can be about digital media, publishing, informa on / web technol‐ogy, or social media. The AMA will be done on Skype, Google Hangouts, Join.me, or plain old telephone. If the same person buys both hours then they will get three hours for the price two.

Value: $150.00

Donated by: John Blue, Truffle Media



Writing of one 500 word stor for magazine/

newsle er/web

Value: $ 300.00


Full Colour Junior Page Ad in The Wester Producer

Value: $6320.00

Donated by: The Western Producer

Writing of one 800 word stor for magazine/

newsle er/web

Value: $ 500.00



2014 ARC/AMS Silent Auction

This catalog contains a por ion of the items that

are available at the Silent Auction.

All money raised benefits youth prog ams put

on by the Ag Relations Council and the

Ag Media Summit.

Bid high and bid osten!!! It’s for the kids!

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