WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Regal Beloit of America is joining several area businesses and individuals who are showing their support for Missouri State University-West Plains by sponsoring the university’s “True Blue” Annual Auction April 10 at the West Plains Civic Center.
Proceeds from the auction, in its 21st year, will be used to expand the footprint of the campus, organizers said.
“Ultimately, this auction means the campus will be able to provide more opportunities to serve the community,” said auction committee member Quanna Hafer.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. April 10, and auction activities will get underway at 6. Tickets are $35 per person, or $350 will reserve table seating and tickets for eight, organizers said. With “True Blue” as this year’s theme, guests are being asked to wear blue.
“This year, we are hosting the auction on our own home court,” said Director of Development Joe Kammerer. “We are excited that Colton’s Steak House and Grill will be serving a beef sirloin and so much more for our guests. We will have items up for bid that will suit everyone’s tastes. It’s sure to be a memorable event.”
Businesses and individuals who already have donated items for this year’s event include American Dehydrated Foods Inc. and International Dehydrated Foods Inc., American Eagle Outfitters Foundation, Animal Clinic of West Plains, Bella Boutique, Bill Virdon, Chicago Bears Football Club, Colin and Leslie Collins, Colton’s Steak House and Grill, Dennis’ Specialty Cuts, Drew Bennett, E-Communications, Flo Fitness Studio, France Fire Extinguisher, Friends of the Garnett Library, Furniture Factory Outlet Home, Golden Hills Trail Rides and Resort, Grizzly Athletics, HB’s Boot Corral, Ozark Horse Trader, Howell-Oregon Electric Co-Operative, HYDROStylz HydroGraphics, Jackie’s, JB’s Health Mart, Kansas City Royals, Kathy Grigsby, Kennelwood Pet Resorts, L.A. Nails, Mike Walsh, Missouri Botanical Garden, Missouri State University-Springfield Assistant Director of Athletics, Missouri State University-West Plains TRiO Student Support Services, Gay Watson, National World War I Museum, New York Jets, Norman Orr Office Supply, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ozark Café, Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, Ozark Sporting Clays, Ozark Small Business Incubator, Pier 39, Powell Gardens-Kansas City’s Botanical Garden, Pure Aesthetics, Salon Chic and Day Spa, Shelter Insurance, Sight and Sound Theaters, Silver Dollar City, South Central Career Center Culinary Arts Program, The Fish Shack, The Magic House (St. Louis Children’s Museum), The Rub Shop, The Track Family Fun Parks, Tony’s Tire, Uptown Boutique, Video and Photography by Colasanti, Walt Disney World Company, West Plains Chamber of Commerce and Williams Hilltop Kennel.
FMC is joining Regal Beloit of America as one of the auction’s lead sponsors.
Those wishing to donate items, become a sponsor or purchase tickets can call the Missouri State-West Plains development office at 417-255-7240 or e-mail WPDevelopment@MissouriState.edu. To take a sneak peek at the current list of auction items, visit http://wp.missouristate.edu/development/auction/ or www.facebook.com/MSUWPAuction.