MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Blue Raider Athletic Association is hosting its annual Patrons Preview Party for the 4th annual Enterprise Electric Shooting for Scholarships event on April 25 at Bluesboro Rhythm & Blues Co. on the square. The party is schedule for 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
There will be live entertainment, food catered by Chef Raymond and beverages for this second annual event. Due to seating limitations, only a few tickets are still available so contact the BRAA office at 615-898-2210 to make your reservations immediately.
The highlight of the party will be live and silent auctions with the proceeds going toward scholarships for the athletic department.
"We are real exited about our Shooting for Scholarships clay target event this year," said Alan Farley, associate athletic director. "Enterprise Electric has been a real big partner and their involvement is what has made this a marquee event. We held our first shoot three years ago and we are expecting a record number of participants for the 2008 event. It just continues to grow each year.
"Many of our fans and BRAA members are not hunters or sportsmen so we are adding a Patron Party the night before to show appreciation to our sponsors and we want to give all of our Blue Raider family the opportunity to participate."
Following is a sampling of what will be auctioned off on this very exciting night:
MT v MARYLAND FOOTBALL MEDIA SUITE
You and 5 friends can enjoy the Middle Tennessee v Maryland football game from the TV media suite located in the Press Box of Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on September 6, 2008. Food and beverages will be included and you will have a great view of the game just off of press row in the Press Box.
A NIGHT ON THE TOWN IN THE "ULIMATE LIMOUSINE"
You and 19 of your friends can go out on the town in style. You can bid on the use of 4 hours local use of a luxurious Executive Coach. Equipped with state-of-the-art electronics, galley, and luxury seating for up to 20 people, this is the "Ultimate Limousine." Date of service is at winner's discretion, based upon availability. Must be used before July 31, 2008.
Donated by Premiere Transportation
DINE WITH THE STOCKSTILL'S:
Rick and Sara Stockstill would like to invite you and 6 guests (total of 8) to dine with them on a Bonefish excursion. Join them for a wonderful dinner from appetizers to desserts. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon within the next 6 months.
Donated by Bonefish Grill & Rick Stockstill
COURTSIDE SEATS LADY RAIDERS v UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
You and a friend can be at courtside when the Lady Raiders take on Top 10 ranked University Louisville Cardinals on Dec 3, 2008. This includes 2 tickets and valet parking for the game.
Donated by Blue Raider Athletic Association
IT'S TAILGATE TIME: YOUR GROUP AND A WHOLE PIG
You and 49 friends will enjoy pre-game action with a fabulous tailgate party with a whole pig before the MT vs. Maryland football game on September 6, 2008. Start tailgating in a tent including tables, chairs, linens, cooler and more. Our friends at Kirkenburts will satisfy your stomach with an incredible array of food and drinks for your party. To complete this package the Athletic Department will throw in a premier tailgate spot. What a great way to spend a day.
Donated by Kirkenburt's & MT Athletic Dept
DINNER WITH COACH KERMIT DAVIS:
Coach Kermit and Betty Davis would like to invite you and 3 guests to a cookout at their home. You can enjoy watching Kermit on the grill and share a few cold beverages and discuss basketball.
Donated by Kermit & Betty Davis
COURTSIDE AT MIDDLE TENNESSEE v UNIV. of TENNESSEE GAME
You and a friend can be on courtside to watch the Blue Raiders take on nationally-ranked and 2008 SEC Champion Tennessee Volunteers in the Murphy Center on Friday, November 21st, 2008. You will get 2 tickets for courtside seats and valet parking for the game.
Donated by Blue Raider Athletic Association
DINNER WITH COACH INSELL:
Coach Rick and Deb Insell would like to invite you and 3 of your closest friends to dinner. We will promise good food and liquid refreshment along with some great stories. Come join the fun and enjoy a night with the Sun Belt Champion coach. Donated by Longhorn Steakhouse, Rick & Deb Insell
TRAVEL TO NEW ORLEANS WITH MEN'S BASKETBALL
Place your bid on a trip for 2 with Coach Davis and his team as they travel to New Orleans on Friday January 23rd & 24th 2009. You will have a 2 night stay at the Sheraton Hotel on Canal Street, airfare and watch the Blue Raiders take on University of New Orleans. 2007- 2008 men's basketball season. You will travel on Southwest and stay with the team and take part in game day shoot around.
Donated by Kermit Davis & Don Wright
DINNER WITH DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS CHRIS MASSARO:
You and 5 guests (total of 6) can spend the evening with Chris and Cindy Massaro over dinner with the Bonefish excursion and give your thoughts and ideas on the Blue Raider athletic department. Get a little insight to what teams might be playing in Murfreesboro or what new features are going to be added to our athletic programs.
Donated by Bonefish Grill & Chris & Cindy Massaro
CALLING ALL DUCK HUNTERS- DUCKTALES HUNTING LODGE:
Bid on this great duck hunt in Arkansas. The Ducktales Hunting Lodge is one of the nicest hunting lodges around. This 2 man 2 day hunt on the bank of the Cache River between Brinkley and Clarendon Arkansas. This includes all lodging, food and hunts. If you are a duck hunter, you do not want to miss this great hunt.
MINIMUM BID $600.00
Donated by Mike Campbell & Frank Bloom
A SPORTS COLLECTOR DREAM, THE NCAA WINNINGESTCOACHES: BOBBY KNIGHT, BOBBY BOWDEN, & PAT SUMMITT
Place your bid on this unique collection. An autographed basketball signed by the coach with the most NCAA men's basketball victories 810 career wins; Texas Tech head coach Bobby Knight, an autographed football by the most winningest NCAA football coach with 366 career wins Florida State Head Coach Bobby Bowden, an autographed basketball by the most winningest women's basketball head coach University of Tennessee's Pat Summitt with 913 career wins.
Donated by Rick Stockstill, Kermit Davis, & Rick Insell
NASCAR- TALLADEGA NIGHTS: YOU CAN BE RICKY BOBBY
You and a friend can get in the action at one of the fastest tracks in America by being in the pits with 2 Pit passes attending the drivers meeting and tour the garage at the Amp Energy 500 at Talladega Super Speedway on Sunday October 5, 2008.
Donated by Anonymous Donor
VACATION GETAWAY ON PANAMA CITY BEACH
You'll spend 6 wonderful nights and 7 sunny days stay in a beautiful two bedroom condo in Aqua Vista Condominiums overlooking the sugar white beaches on the Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach, Florida. It is close to several area golf courses or it is great for a family getaway. Donated by Tommy & Dean Hodges
NASCAR: BEHIND THE SCENCES AT SHARPIE 500- BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
You and a friend can get in the action under the lights with 2 Pit passes; attend the Drivers Meeting and a tour of the garage at the Sharpie 500 on August 23, 2008 at Bristol Motor Speedway. This action packed event will leave you with a huge adrenaline rush for days.
Donated by Anonymous Donor
*Auction items and minimum bids are subject to change before the April 25th auction date.
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