November 6, 2009 5 – 10pm at Old Tucson Studios (directions below.)

Entertainment:

Emcee – Bob Elliot

Musical Guests – Restless Heart Band

Silent & Live Auctions

This year’s auction items will include celebrity-autographed items, jewelry, local sports memorabilia, travel/resort packages, and certificates to local restaurants and businesses.

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS:

“I wish to have…” TBA

“I wish to go…” TBA

“I wish to meet…” TBA

“I wish to be…” TBA

“I wish to give…”TBA

Program Advertising

Inclusion in program booklet with unlimited advertising space:

The finished size of the Program will be 5.5 x 8.5″. All ads will be printed in black and white.

$150 ½ page ad

$250 Full page ad

Directions to Old Tucson Studios:

From Speedway Blvd:

Follow Speedway Blvd. WEST, past I-10, and it will turn into Gates Pass Road. Continue on Gates Pass Road to Kinney Road. Turn left on Kinney Road. Old Tucson Studios will be on the left side of the road.

From Tucson Airport:

Take Tucson Blvd. south to Valencia Road. Turn left on Valencia and follow Valencia West to I-19. Take the off-ramp for I-19 north. Take the Ajo Way exit, and turn left onto Ajo. Take Ajo Road west for approximately 7 miles to Kinney Road. Turn right on Kinney Road. Old Tucson Studios will be on the right side of the road.

From Phoenix:

From Phoenix, follow the signs to I-10 east to Tucson. Stay on I-10 all the way to Tucson, about a 1 1/2 hour drive from the Phoenix airport. Once in Tucson, take the off-ramp for Prince Road, as most of the city exits are currently closed. Follow the frontage road until you reach Speedway Blvd. Follow Speedway Blvd. WEST, past I-10, and it will turn into Gates Pass Road. Continue on Gates Pass Road to Kinney Road. Turn left on Kinney Road. Old Tucson Studios will be on the left side of the road.

Web Site: www.oldtucson.com

The Make-A-Wish Foundation

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities. The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in Arizona in 1980, after a little boy named Chris Greicius realized his heartfelt wish to become a police officer. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, reaching more than 182,000 children worldwide. Arizona’s 3,000th Wish was granted in June of 2007, to Tommy G. of Tucson. The WWII buff wished to visit Normandy, France. During Spring 2007, a Wish child, Teaghan, and her family, spent a week as guests of Tanque Verde Ranch. Her exciting week was highlighted at the first annual Cowboy Ball.

A network of more than 25,000 volunteers enables the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as Wish Granters, advocates, fundraisers, special events assistants, and in numerous other capacities. Tucson boasts nearly 100 Make-A-Wish volunteers, along with three members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Official Web Sites:

Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of Arizona

Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of America

General Auction Rules:

Tanque Verde Ranch and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona respectfully ask that all auction items be paid for in full at the Cowboy Ball. Payment may be made with cash, check, or credit card. All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges. A receipt will be provided upon payment. All items should be removed from the ballroom the night of the Cowboy Ball. All items must be used within the time specified by the auction donor. Unless otherwise noted, all items are transferable from the purchaser to another person of their choice. All gift certificates expire as noted. Meal certificates do not include tax, gratuity, or alcohol, unless otherwise noted. Packaged items may be used on separate occasions, where applicable, unless otherwise noted. All experiences, trips, and other items are undertaken and/or used at the sole risk of the purchaser. Purchaser agrees that neither Tanque Verde Ranch nor the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona shall be held liable in any way for the loss, injury or damage to any person or property, regardless of the cause. The Cowboy Ball committee has endeavored to correctly catalog and describe all items. All property is sold “as-is” and neither Tanque Verde Ranch nor the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona shall in any event be responsible for the accuracy of the description, authenticity, authorship, or orally at the sale, or elsewhere, shall be deemed to be a warranty, representation or assumption of liability.

Silent Auction Rules:

The silent auction begins promptly at 5pm, and consists of written bids for all items displayed. The Silent Auction will end promptly at 7Pm. Silent Auction winners will be notified during the program portion of the evening. Persons bidding on an item must PRINT their name and bid amount on the item’s designated bid sheet. Each new bid must be written as directed above and appear directly below the previous bid. Each new bid must EXCEED the previous bid by the minimum incremental amount as stated on the bid form; otherwise, the bid is invalid. All bids must be in even increments with no cents. If there is a discrepancy regarding the valid winner of any item, a final decision will be made by the Cowboy Ball chairperson or co-chairperson.