Big Hearts under the Big Sky Benefit ... - Montana Outfitters

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Big Hearts under the Big Sky Benefit Auction

Radisson Colonial Inn Helena, Montana ¨C January 30, 2016

Welcome to the Big Hearts under the Big Sky Benefit Auction.

The Big Hearts program is the charitable extension of the

Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA) and

Montana¡¯s premiere charity serving MILITARY service

men and women, CHILDREN who face a life-threatening

illness and WOMEN who battle breast cancer. Since

2008, BHUBS program has served 56 families/groups

totaling 360 people, involving 40 MOGA Outfitter

businesses and accounting for $366,000 in donated

Montana Outdoor adventures. The Mission of Big Hearts

under the Big Sky is to provide high quality, outdoor

adventures with MOGA Montana Outfitters, at NO COST to carefully screened nominees,

in partnership with pre-selected, nationally recognized charitable partners. Benefits of the

Big Hearts program extend far beyond the hunt or catch; spirits are healed, capabilities and

confidence expands, a sense of purpose is rediscovered, and families are restored. We are a

Montana-based charity serving a National audience and providing Best of Class Service.

We have an appealing assortment of auction and raffle items available for this evening

including quality trips, artwork, firearms and furniture. Enjoy yourself while you help

benefit Big Hearts under the Big Sky.

Thank you for attending tonight¡¯s event,

Mike Garcia, Chairman

Event Agenda

4:30pm ¨C Big Hearts Meet and Greet

6:00 pm ¨C Doors to Banquet Hall Open

Mike Garcia ¨C Master of Ceremonies

6:30 pm ¨C Dinner is Served

7:30pm - Silent Auction Closes

Sponsor Gun Drawing

Key Note Speaker ¨C Mac Minard, Executive Director

8:15pm - Live Auction Begins

9:30pm ¨C Stand Up for Big Hearts

9:45 - Raffle Drawings

10:00pm Closing Remarks, Event Ends

(Times are approximations and may vary)

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Big Hearts Family Meet and Greet

Sponsored by: Bloomquist Law Firm

As an addition to this very special evening we have added our Big Hearts Family Meet and

Greet. We hope you took the opportunity to meet some of the people who have been

served by the Big Hearts program and hear first-hand about the benefits these dream trips

provide. Beyond the harvest or catch; spirits are healed, confidence expands, a sense of

purpose rediscovered, and families reunite in Montana. The intangibles of the program are

the hardest to measure, but the anecdotal evidence is abundantly clear.

Partner Recognition - The Mission of Big Hearts under the Big Sky is to facilitate high

quality outdoor adventures with MOGA Outfitters, at NO COST to those who have

provided extraordinary service to our country and those who face the challenge of a life

threatening illness.

Cornerstone to the success of the Big Hearts mission are the affiliate organizations that

serve the vital role of identifying, screening and vetting deserving candidates for Big

Hearts donated outdoor adventures. Our partners also provide essential support, planning

and underwriting for specific portions of the trip. In 2015 Big Hearts Worked worked in

conjunction with the following partners:

Catch a Dream Foundation |

A national program whose focus is to provide children with lifethreatening illnesses the chance of a lifetime to experience an outdoor

adventure.

Hunt of a Lifetime |

Another nationally recognized program that grants hunting opportunities

for youth who face life threatening illness.

Wounded Warrior Project|

The Mission of the WWP is to Honor and Empower wounded warriors

returning from Iraq and Afghanistan by fostering the most successful, well

adjusted, generation of wounded warriors in this nations history.

Casting for Recovery |

An organization whose mission is to provide breast cancer patients and

survivors an opportunity to use the sport of fly-fishing to promote

physical, emotional and spiritual healing.

We want to recognize each of our partners and thank them for their vitally important role

in the Big Hearts Program. Making a Difference One Family at a Time!

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We Would Like To Recognize the People That Helped Make This Event Possible

Helena Motors and Toyota

Bloomquist Law Firm

Montana Radio Company

IP Gun Transfers

Auctioneer ¨C Gary Ordish

Martha and Jon Kesler

Katie Goodhart

BETA ETA

Carroll College Women¡¯s Soccer Team

Radisson Colonial Inn

Live Auction

We have carefully gathered a collection of high quality items for tonight¡¯s live auction. The

live auction is an important part of tonight¡¯s fundraiser. Thank you for your active

participation and remember that all profits will help MOGA meet its mission and fund the

Big Hearts under the Big Sky program.

1) One Case of Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (2013 Vintage)

Amavi Cellars made Wine Spectator¡¯s Top 50 Wine list for 2014!

Quality, hospitality and sustainability are our underlying

values. We are committed to not only preserving, but also

improving the land for future generations. And we insist on

having good time while we're doing it all! 2013 Vintage is one

of our most popular.

Donated by Amavi Cellars and Ray & Diana Goff

2) Wounded Warrior Commemorative Bowie by Dave Tobel

This one-of-a-kind handcrafted American Bowie

knife was made specifically for the Big Hearts

under the Big Sky program. This knife is made

from the highest grade of tool steel and was

hand formed into the style of the Sheffield

Bowie Knife and commemorates the partnership

between Big Hearts under the Big Sky and

Wounded Warrior Project.

It features copper brass and aluminum seethrough mosaic pins in the handle made from

Free-range Montana cow bone and Black African Ebony.

Donated by Dave Tobel, knife maker

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3) Saskatchewan Walleye and Pike Fishing Trip for Two

Come fish the famous Lake Diefenbaker for trophy

walleye and Northern pike. In-Fisherman rates this

as the ¡°World¡¯s Premier Trophy Walleye Reservoir¡± and

a ¡°Walleye Fisherman¡¯s Must¡±. This all inclusive

package covers lodging, meals, fishing tackle and

two days of guided fishing for two people.

Additional fishing days or fishermen may be booked

at the rate of $300 per day per person.

Donated by Eric Olson, Mr. O¡¯s Outfitting

4) Ruger SR1911 Pistol in .45 ACP

Original 1911 Series 70 design provides for

easy takedown and re-assembly featuring

slim traditional design with hardwood grips

and checkered back strap. Accepts all

standard, aftermarket 1911 parts and

accessories.

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the

nation's leading manufacturers of rugged,

reliable firearms for the commercial sporting

market. The only full-line manufacturer of

American-made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than

30 product lines.

Donated by Ruger ¨C Mike Gladson and MOGA

5) Fully Guided Choteau Montana Pheasant Hunt for Two Hunters with Lodging

Enjoy a full weekend of pheasant hunting

near Choteau, Montana¡¯s premier

pheasant hunting destination. This is an

all-inclusive package including three

nights¡¯ accommodations, two days of

hunting, and all meals provided. You

will hunt over well-trained dogs on

private property with a seasoned guide.

Sharptail and Hungarian Partridge are

available as well. Hunters will provide

their own transportation to and from the hunting destination, licenses, guns and

ammunition. Additional hunters at $1,400, youth hunters are half-price.

Donated by Derik Rich, Swan Safaris License #11300

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6) Two Day Sweet Grass Fly Fishing Trip for Two with Lodging

Consider for a moment being the only angler on a

three mile stretch of pristine water where the trout

are big and hungry at the same time. That is what

you will experience with this extraordinary fishing

package. Two full days of unguided fishing for

two rods on the scenic Sweet Grass Creek located

near the eastern base of the Crazy Mountains. This

is walk and wade fishing at its finest where large

brown trout eagerly rise to flies.

Added to that is one night¡¯s stay at the historic Grand Hotel in Big Timber where

they have been serving Cattlemen, Cowboys, and Travelers (most recently

fishermen!) since 1890. The Grand also features an 1890 Saloon and fine

dining room with great wine selection.

Included with this package are two days of unguided fishing for two people, lunch

both days, one overnight at the Historic Grand Hotel with a breakfast included.

Other meals, licenses, fishing gear and flies are not included. Fishing dates are

subject to availability.

Donated by Anchor Outfitting (License # 525) and Grand Hotel in Big Timber

7) Four Day Summer Pack Trip for Two into the Absaroka/Beartooth Wilderness

Enjoy riding, sightseeing, fishing and hiking in the pristine Absaroka Beartooth

Wilderness. Trip is for two people for four days. Ride in on day one, two days in

camp, and ride out on day four. Additional people may come for $250 per person

per day. This is a great way to spend a few days in Montana¡¯s Wilderness.

¡°Come as a client, leave as a Friend¡±

Donated by Donated by Specimen Creek Outfitters - Lloyd Johnson, License #786

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