Dr Dean Hawkins speaks during the 2010 Kick-Off Reception.
The Spicer Gripp Memorial Scholarship was honored as the
2010 First Choice Scholarship by the WTAMU Agricultural Science Department
A GRAND Announcement at the Kick-Off Reception
WTAMU nominated the Spicer Gripp committee as the Outstanding Foundation for
the Texas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
The 25th anniversary of National Philanthropy Day held its annual luncheon on November 16th, 2010, in Amarillo. NPD is a national event that is celebrated in hundreds of communities throughout the nation to recognize and honor the significant contributions that philanthropy has made to our lives, our communities, our nation, and our world.
Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping
Hereford, Texas
Since its beginning in 1994, the
Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping has grown into one of the top stops in the
United States for professional ropers around the country.
The weekend events take place in the “Beef Capital of the World” and
have enjoyed a surge of growth as the new Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping
Events Center made its debut in 2001 at Veterans’ Memorial Park.
Spicer Gripp was a Hereford resident who was loved and admired by many.
Friends of Spicer got together to start the memorial roping.
As the event grew, various volunteers solicited funds from sponsors
to build the facility. The
event center was needed to house the best ropers in the country. Many of the
competitors are past and present world champions as well as National Finals
Rodeo qualifiers. The new
events center, estimated to have cost around $300,000, is being added to and
upgraded each year. It is
fan-friendly and accessible to roping fans from all over the country to see
their favorite ropers up close and personal. In 2010, an estimated 6,800
spectators enjoyed a weekend filled with activities.
Spicer Gripp loved helping kids and the foundation is honored to be able to
continue helping them in his name.
Proceeds from the annual Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping, as well as
gifts from family and friends of Spicer, have been used to fund the Spicer
Gripp Memorial Scholarship at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas.
The scholarship is available for students pursuing an agricultural
degree. For more information on
scholarship opportunities, please contact Dr. Don Topliff, 806.651.2585, or
Dr. Dean Hawkins, 806.651.2563, at the Department of Agricultural Sciences
West Texas A&M University.
Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation (SGMYF)
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Raffle Tickets – $100
Each year the SGMYF committee sells raffle tickets for an All- terrain Vehicle
and a Livestock Trailer. The raffle is drawn in reverse order and the names of each
participant are announced during the weekend roping events.
The tickets sell for $100 each. Raffle tickets may be purchased from any
SGMYF Committee member or on the enclosed reply form.
Golf “Hole” Sponsorship –
$100
This will be the 8th year for the Spicer Gripp Memorial Golf
Scramble. The 4-man golf scramble will take place on Friday, August 5, 2011.
Awards are sponsored by
Montana Silversmiths.
The Beef Capital of the World (BCOW) golf scramble committee will be
selling “hole”
sponsorships for $100.
Sponsorships may be purchased by contacting Mike Mauldin (mmauldin@ffin.com),
Clint Savoini (clintsavoini@sbcglobal.net)
or on the enclosed reply form.
Steer Roping Tickets – $125
The SGMYF will offer steer roping tickets at $125 each. The purchaser of the
ticket will be drawn and matched with a steer tripper. The winner will
receive a SG Montana Silversmith buckle and $500 cash.
Steer Roping tickets may be purchased
from SGMYF Committee members, Bob Schulte (bbschulte@valornet.com)
or on the enclosed reply form.
Company Banners Purchase – $300 & $500
Banners with your company logo can be purchased from the SGMYF for use
during the celebration. $500 covers the cost of production and first year
sponsorship. A renewal of $300 continues the banner sponsorship each year.
Banners may be purchased from Vicki
Wilson (vicki@anotherattic.com)
or on the enclosed reply form.
BCOW
Carcass Contestants – $500
Each year a pen of heifers are fed at Bar- G Feedyard for the SG Memorial
Youth Foundation. The heifers are for sale at $500 each.
In late July, the heifers are delivered to Cargill and judged for
desirable carcass characteristics. The winner of the contest receives $5,000
and 2nd – 5th place heifer owners receive $500.
The BCOW Carcass entries may
be purchased by contacting Lance Storer (Lance_Storer@cargill.com)
or on the enclosed reply form.
• Two general admission tickets to the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception held on Thursday, August 4th, 2011
• Recognition in the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception & Dinner program
• 2011 BCOW Carcass contestant cap, with heifer number
Silver Sponsors – $1,000 - $4,999
Silver Sponsors contribute a minimum annual gift of $1,000 to the SGMYF.
Silver Sponsors may be purchased by
contacting
Max Moss (mossgrain@sbcglobal.net)
or on the enclosed reply form.
In addition sponsors receive:
• Two general admission tickets to the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception held on Thursday, August 4th, 2011
• Recognition in the Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception & Dinner program as a Silver Sponsor
• Company Banner with logo displayed at the arena for all events
Gold Sponsors – $5,000 - $14,999
Gold Sponsors contribute a minimum annual gift of $5,000 to the SGMYF.
Gold Sponsors may be purchased by
contacting
Max Moss (mossgrain@sbcglobal.net) or on the enclosed reply form.
In addition all participants receive:
•
Four general admission tickets to the “Gripp Foundation
Kick-Off Reception” held on Thursday, August 4th, 2011.
•
Four VIP admission passes for all weekend roping events
•
Recognition in the Reception program as a Gold Sponsor
•
Company Banner with logo displayed at the arena for all
events.
Platinum – $15,000 +
Platinum sponsors contribute a minimum annual gift of $15,000 to the SGMYF.
This gift entitles the Platinum Sponsors to have their company logo included
on all publications that SGMYF produces each year including schedules and
posters. Ongoing recognition of contributions are mentioned during each
event.
Platinum Sponsors may be purchased by
contacting Max Moss (mossgrain@sbcglobal.net),
Ann Ames (ames@bjmsales.com) or on the enclosed reply form.
In addition all participants receive in contributing year:
•
Reserved seating for four at the “Gripp Foundation Kick-Off
Reception” held on Thursday, August 4th, 2011
•
VIP admission passes for all weekend roping events
•
Sponsor Award Presentation, introduction and recognition at
the “Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception”
•
Two Company Banners with logo displayed at the arena for all
events
•
Sponsor’s name/logo will appear most prominently on all
promotional material and announcing during the roping events
•
Guest of honor during the Beef Capital of the World & Spicer
Gripp Roping Celebration
Event Sponsor:
Event Sponsors are companies or individuals who would like to sponsor one of
the four roping events. The Event
Sponsors receive the Platinum Sponsor package plus sponsorship
recognition of the event. Event Sponsorship may be purchased by contacting
Ann Ames (ames@bjmsales.com).
*Additional tickets to the “Gripp Foundation Kick-Off Reception” held on Thursday, August 4th, 2011 are available to our BCOW Carcass Contestants, Silver, Gold and Platinum Sponsors for $75.00 per person and may be purchased on the enclosed reply form
