Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018JACK STEPHENS CENTER

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Rebecca & Gary SmithArvest BankMagna IVBen E. KeithLisenne Rockefeller

Mary & Rick EdwardsPatricia & Mark L. PollackElaine Eubank & Alfred L. WilliamsMerritt Dyke

Massey Family Charitable FoundationTurner & Associates, P.A.

Little Rock Conventions & Visitors BureauHiland DairyCircumference GroupArrow Coach LinesSheila & Ron PaulsonLittle Rock MarriottFred Lord Builders, Inc.UAMS

Barbara Rogers HooverHumpNight GroupLexicon/Schueck SteelMary Lou & William CravensFeltus & Doramus FamiliesVicki & Jackie LackieSecond Presbyterian ChurchTrent Capital ManagementLearfield

Friends of Cathy & Kevin CrassMimi & Joseph S. Hurst, Jr. Munro FoundationKaren & Randy MourotJohn S. BaileyTanya & Dr. C. Lowry BarnesSimmons Bank

Confetti’s Party RentalsChristy SnowdenWilliam Clark IIKathleen & Cecil AlexanderMalvern National BankKinco ConstructorsUnitiPatricia BaileyFirst Security BankSol Alman Co.Mrs. Harper W. Boyd, Jr.Dianne & Mark Lamberth

Gay & Steve AnthonyQuattlebaum, Grooms, & Tull PLLCMary Ann & Ted GammillWalter HussmanFloral ExpressAllegraHathaway GroupWER Architects & PlannersChristy Snowden DavisAT&T ArkansasBank of America

Mary & Ross WhipplePam & Rick BlankCindy & Warren SimpsonStella Boyle Smith Trust WEHCO Media, Inc.UA Little Rock College of BusinessDeer Eye ClinicBaldwin & ShellBecky & Gus Blass

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EVENING 6:30 p.m.

Silent Auction Opens

8 p.m. Silent Auction Closes

8:20 p.m.Introductory Remarks

Ray Tucker

Welcome Chasse Conque, Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics

Dr. Andrew Rogerson, Chancellor

Recognition of Student-AthletesChasse Conque, Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics

Introduction of Honorees Cathy & Kevin Crass

Paddles Up Help enhance the student-athlete experience!

Live AuctionBill Hartnedy & Ray Tucker

SpectacUALR Raffle Winner Announcement

2018 H O N O R E E S

CATHY & KEVIN CRASS

The Little Rock Department of Athletics is proud to honor Cathy and Kevin Crass as the 2018 SpectacUALR honorees. Cathy and Kevin are tremendous benefactors to the Little Rock Athletic program, in addition to their outstanding support of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Cathy and Kevin, along with their sons Ted and Will, mean so much to Little Rock Athletics as their passion for our Trojan student-athletes and coaches is second to none. As avid supporters, ambassadors, community leaders and benefactors, Kevin and Cathy have been active figures for both the Little Rock community and Trojan Athletics for over 30 years.

Kevin has served on numerous boards and councils, most recently serving a two-year term as chair of the Trojan Advisory Council. Additionally, he serves as the chair of the War Memorial Stadium Commission and vice chair of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Cathy has also been an active member of the Little Rock community, serving on the board of the UAMS Reynolds Institute on Aging. She is a past president of the Little Rock Garden Club and a Stephen Ministry Leader at Second Presbyterian Church.

Kevin earned his law degree from UA Little Rock in 1984 and his support and connection to the university and city have continued for over 30 years. He is a senior partner at Friday Eldredge & Clark, a law firm based in Little Rock, and spent the past two seasons as a color analyst along side Ray Tucker on the Trojan men’s basketball radio broadcasts.

Together with his wife, Cathy, the two have been instrumental figures in the growth of the Trojan Athletic department in recent years, highlighted by the establishment of the Kevin Crass Heart of a Trojan Award in 2017, given annually to a Little Rock student-athlete based on community service, leadership and dedication to their team.

We are thrilled to honor Cathy and Kevin Crass, both today and for many years to come. Our hats are off to a truly SpectacUALR family.

LIVE AUC TION ITEMS Vahan Bracelet from Jones & Son!Beautify your wrist with this glamorous bracelet by the well-known brand, Vahan. Sterling silver and14k-yellow gold coat this diamond bangle bracelet, turning it into more than just an ordinary piece. Perfect for any occasion, this piece will surely make you stand out in a crowd!

Value: $3,750Donors: Jones & Son Fine Jewelry

Wine & Dine at the Harding FarmLinda and Rush Harding host 16 for the ultimate dinner party at their beautiful farm on Kanis Road. Guests will enjoy a five-course, farm-to-table dinner prepared by the acclaimed chefs at Cache Restaurant with wine pairings selected by the Cache sommelier and floral arrangements!

Value: $7,500 Donors: Linda & Rush Harding

Florida Retreat!This sprawling 5,700-sq. ft. home in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., is perfect for multiple families. This home features seven bedrooms and sleeps eighteen! Other features include five king bedrooms and two additional bedrooms, elevator, rec room with ping pong table and private heated pool. Situated on a quiet dead end street, beautifully designed and professionally decorated, Sailor’s Delight will impress all those who visit while providing comfortable surroundings and gulf views from the balconies. This six-night, seven-day vacation includes two rounds of golf (Camp Creek & Shark’s Tooth)! Dates to be mutually agreed upon between both parties.

Value: $9,500 Donors: Tanya & Dr. C. Lowry Barnes

Ultimate 4 C’s Dinner Party for 6 Guests: Coach Joe & Chris Foley, Chancellor & Janessa Rogerson Fabulous Food, Wine & ConversationChris Foley and Coach Joe & Chancellor Andrew and Janessa Rogerson look forward to warmly welcoming your party of six guests to the Chancellor’s Residence for a very special dinner party. The evening will be casual, the menu will feature Chris Foley’s beloved repertoire of home cooked favorites, lovingly prepared by Chris and Janessa, and paired with special wines from the Rogerson’s cellar. This unforgettable evening filled with laughter, great food, wine, stories and Conversation is a rare opportunity with Women’s Basketball’s beloved Chris and Coach Joe Foley and UA Little Rock’s Chancellor and First Lady. Dates to be mutually agreed upon between both parties.

Value: Priceless Donors: Janessa & Dr. Andrew Rogerson/ Chris & Coach Joe Foley

Auberge Resort! Hotel Jerome - Aspen, Co.An elevated three-night stay experience in the Rocky Mountains for two guests. Deluxe room accomodation with one dinner for two and a bottle of wine selected by their sommelier! Located in the heart of Aspen with a unique blend of contemporary luxury and historic heritage!

Value: $2,600 Donors: Auberge Resorts Collection

Auberge Resort! Hotel Esperanza - Cabo San LucasThree-night stay in an Ocean View Palapa Spa Casita for two guests! Decorated in classic Baja Style, these casitas are 925 sq ft of indoor/outdoor living space, located on the top floor with premier views of the sea! Along with your own outdoor wrap around terrace with an infinity edge hot tub to relax and enjoy!

Value: $5,700 Donors: Auberge Resorts Collection

1. Dinner at the Conques– Enjoy a dinner for 6 at the home of Lisa and Chasse Conque. This exclusive opportunity provides you and your friends the chance to talk and learn from the Athletic Director about all the great things happening with Trojan Athletics!Value: PricelessDonor: Chasse & Lisa Conque

2. Diamond Stud Earrings– Enhance your jewelry collection with a beautiful pair of 14 karat white gold diamond stud earrings containing one round brilliant cut diamond center stone flanked by side diamonds and diamonds in a row surrounding. Total diamond weight of the earrings is approximately 1.00 carats. Value: $2,300Donor: Pacer Limited

3. New Oreck Pilot Vacuum– In the market for a new vacuum? This is your chance to get one of the best with the new Oreck Pilot Vacuum!Value: $600Donor: Jean & Gary Heral

4. Bouquet a Month for a Year– Treat a loved one or let someone know you’re thinking about them with one bouquet each month for an entire year from Floral Express. Value: $1,200Donor: Floral Express

5. Round of Golf for Four at Diamante Country Club– Enjoy a round of golf for four at the Diamante Golf Club in Hot Springs Village! Package includes brunch and fine dining after your round. Value: $800Donor: Diamante Country Club

6. Round of Golf for Three at Pleasant Valley Country Club with Coach Darrell Walker– Play a round of golf for four with Coach Darrell Walker at Pleasant Valley Country Club, where the Little Rock Golf Teams showcase their talent each season. Package includes two carts valid for any day between Tuesday and Friday. Value: $500 Donor: Pleasant Valley Country Club

7. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler in the Big Easy!– Enjoy a Two Night Stay at the Omni Riverfront in Downtown New Orleans and get up close to the action with four courtside seats to see Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. Game and date to be determined by donor with open availability. Value: $1,950Donor: Omni Riverfront & CCI

8. Journey to the Land of Enchantment– Escape to New Mexico with a one week stay at a one-bedroom condo with a loft that sleeps up to five in Angel Fire, N.M. Located near ski slopes and a golf course!Value: $1,750Donor: Toni & Jim Carr

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9. Lost Forty Brewery Tour– Exclusive tour for eight at Little Rock’s Lost Forty Brewery. You and your friends will get to try all the new brews that Lost Forty has to offer and enjoy some of the great food from their kitchen!Value: $650 Donor: Lost Forty Brewery

10. Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Package– A rare chance to own Stanley Cup history with this package that includes a signed Braden Holtby jersey and pucks signed by Captain Nicklas Backstrom and Winter Olympic Team USA hero T.J. Oshie.Value: $500Donor: Monumental Sports and Entertainment

11. Baseline Club Group Experience– Watch the game from our new Baseline Club Group Experience location. This experience includes 14 tickets and is a great way to watch and cheer on Trojan Basketball from a game of your choice (excluding Arkansas State). Complimentary food is included!Value: $1,000Donor: Little Rock Athletics

12. STIHL Lawn Care Bundle– Make your lawn the toast of the neighborhood with this package from STIHL that includes one String Trimmer, a Hand Blower and Hedge Trimmer. Value: $800Donor: Cleve Addie Inc.

13. Round of Golf for Four at Chenal Country Club– Enjoy a day out on the course with a round of golf for four at Chenal Country Club! Carts included!Value: $600Donor: Chenal Country Club

14. Bobby Portis Signed Basketball– Signed by former Hall High star and current Chicago Bull Bobby Portis.Value: Priceless

15. Four-Night Stay at Point Royale in Branson, Mo.– Located just off Table Rock Lake, enjoy a four-night getaway in this three-bedroom condo! Condo sits on a stunning golf course which will make for the perfect relaxing getaway.Value: $1,100Donor: Arrow Coach Lines

16. Two-Night Stay at Diamond Resorts in Branson, Mo.– Enjoy a weekend escape for two with this package that includes a two night stay at Diamond Resorts with two tickets to Fritz’s Adventure, Presley’s Country Jubilee and entry in to Dogwood Canyon Nature Park! Value: $660 Donor: Branson CVB

17. Arkansas Travelers Suite– Hit a home run with a 2019 Arkansas Travelers Suite! Host a party for up to 18 people in the Luxury Suite at Dickey-Stephens Park. Food and beverage are not included.Value: $600Donor: Arkansas Travelers Baseball

18. Two Large Casseroles a Month for a Year– Take a break from cooking for the family and enjoy two large casseroles each month for an entire year!Value: $480Donor: Catering to You

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19. Game Worn Josh Hagins Signed Basketball Jersey– Your chance to own a rare piece of Little Rock Trojans memorabilia with this signed game worn jersey from the 2016 NCAA Tournament run! Framed by BA Framer, this is an excellent addition to any Trojan fans collection!Value: PricelessDonor: Little Rock Athletics

20. Little Rock Rangers Suite– Your chance to have a private suite for you and 14 guests at a Little Rock Rangers game in War Memorial Stadium. This package also includes a hat, scarf, and a game worn jersey!Value: PricelessDonor: Little Rock Rangers

21. Tour Edition Scotty Cameron and Footjoy ProSL Golf Shoes– Take your golf game to the next level with this package that includes a Tour Edition Scotty Cameron and a new pair of Footjoy ProSL Golf Shoes.Value: Scotty Cameron: $3,500 Footjoy ProSL Shoes: $150Donors: Lori McCauley/Alotian Golf Club

22. Great Arkansas Delta Food Tour with Rex Nelson– Take the Great Arkansas Delta Food Tour with Rex Nelson for three people! Sample as much Delta barbeque as possible in one day with some catfish and tamales thrown in for good measure.Value: $500Donor: Rex Nelson

23. Beer & Brats at Diamond Bear– Enjoy a party for 10 in the VIP Barrel Room at Diamond Bear Brewing in North Little Rock!Value: PricelessDonor: Diamond Bear Brewing

24. “Fish” Basket– This basket includes collector’s items and personal memorabilia from Little Rock’s own and Trojan legend Derek Fisher!Value: PricelessDonor: Annette Fisher

25. Round of Golf for Four at Maumelle Country Club– Enjoy a day out on the course with a round of golf for four at Maumelle Country Club! Carts included!Value: $275Donor: Maumelle Country Club

26. Signed Hawkes Water Pitcher and Three Glasses– Signed pitcher and glasses from the American Brilliant Cut Glass period. Glasses and pitcher are etched and cut. These items were produced during the 1920’s.Value: $500Donor: Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Donaldson

27. Luxury Suite Rental!– Enjoy the luxury of Little Rock Basketball from the best seats in the house! Luxury suite rental for 14 people. Food and beverages provided along with VIP parking to the game of your choice. Excludes Arkansas State game and must be for 2018-19 basketball season.Value: $2,000Donor: Little Rock Athletics

R A F F L EThree chances to win for $50

or one chance for $20

Prize #1VIP Trip for four to New Orleans for the

SBC Basketball Tournament

Prize #2Poker Table w/ Stock the Bar Yeti Cooler

Donated by Jones Brothers

Prize #3Branson 4-Night Getaway

Donated by Arrow Coach Lines

Absolute AthleteAdvanced-OnlineAltitude Trampoline ParkAmerica Pie PizzaArkansas Arts CenterArkansas SkatiumArkansas Sports Hall of FameArkansas State FairArkansas Travelers Baseball ClubArrow Coach LinesArthur’s Prime SteakhouseAt The CornerB BarnettBar LouieBarbara JeanBark BarBauman’s Men’s Fine ClothingBeef O Brady’sBeyond CottonBig Rock Fun ParkBJ’s BrewhouseBlue Canoe Brewing CompanyBonefish GrillBranson CVBBrave New RestaurantBrewski’s Pub & GrubBuds N BowsBuffalo GrillBuffalo Wild WingsBurge’s Butler Furniture DepotCafe Bossa NovaCajun’s Warf/Copper Grill/CapersCanine Country ClubCanon GrillCantina LaredoCantrell Furniture Design CenterCatering To You

Central Flying ServiceCharles KokesChenal Country ClubChenal Skin CareChicago BullsChuy’sCleve Addie, Inc.Clinton Foundation/42 Bar and TableClub Haus FitnessCommunity BakeryD1Dave and Sons Cigars and PipesDental SolutionsDetroit TigersDiamante Country ClubDick’s Sporting GoodsDoe’s Eat PlaceEagle Hill Golf CourseEatMyCatfish.comEddie BauerEdwin Watts GolfEmbassy Suites Little RockEmbellish Salon and Lash BarESSE Purse MuseumFassler HallFleet Feet Easy RunningFlying FishFlyway Brewing CompanyGadwall’s GrillGardan Woodland GardensGearhead OutfittersGene Lockwood’sGo! RunningGrady’s Pizza & SubsHillcrest Designer JewelryHoneyBaked HamHot Springs Mountain TowerIndigo

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SILENT AUC TION SPONSORS

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SILENT AUC TION SPONSORS

Ira’s RestaurantIriana’s PizzaIzzy’sJames Hayes Art Glass Co.Jos. A. BankKendra ScottLa Hacienda Mexican RestaurantLenny’s Grill & SubsLittle Rock AthleticsLittle Rock ClimbingLittle Rock RangersLittle Rock ZooLoblolly CreameryLoony Bin Comedy ClubLost Forty BrewingLuv BoutiqueMaggie Moos Ice Cream & TheateryMaumelle Country ClubMellow MushroomMen’s WearhouseMid-American Science MuseumMillennium BowlMuseum of DiscoveryNew Balance of Little RockNothing Bundt CakesOak Forest CleanersOld ChicagoOn The BorderOutback SteakhousePace LimitedPainting With A TwistPanera BreadPaninis and CompanyPapa Murphy’s Take N’ Bake PizzaParkway AutomotivePei WeiPetiti & KeetPF Chang’sPinnacle State ParkPizza CafePleasant Valley Country ClubPop Pop ShoppePottery Dottery

Red LobsterRick’s Dive and TravelRiver City CoffeeRock City KicksRock City RunningRock City School of MusicRock Town DistilleryScarlet ClothingShake’s Frozen CustaredShorty Small’sSo Restaurant BarSouth Main CreativeSplash Car WashSt. Louis CardinalsStanley Jewelers GemologistStarbucksTacos 4 LifeTaziki’s CafeTexas RoadhouseThe Castle on Stage CoachThe Faded RoseThe Pantry RestaurantThe Purple CowThe Tavern Sports GrillThe Weekend TheatreThe Wonder PlaceThird Realm Extreme Air SportsThree Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co.Timex GroupTrio’sTwin PeaksUnity Martial ArtsVintage Paris Coffee ShopWhole Hog CafeWinston Brown GlassYa Ya’s European BistroYellow Rock ConceptsZaxby’s

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