SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

[KRAM1]

Well...we are going to have some very nice silent auction items for this year's GMG.Com Basketball Classic II on March 31st....I have not seen all of the items as yet, but here is a partial listing of some I am told will be on-hand for your bidding on the 31st....

(1)Tony Mitchell Autographed Basketball

(1)Lance Dunbar Autographed Football

(2) Custom Painted UNT Bar Stools

(2) Private Cheer Lessons

Various Restaurant Meals

(1) Custom UNT Metal Artwork

(2) Personal training Sessions

(1) Photo Session Valued at $125 (10-15 shots)

(1) Protected by the Mean Green Yard Metal Yard Sign

Gift Cards

Golf packages

(2) UNT Frames

Bid on a Practice Session with NT Cheer

Spend "A Day in the Life of UNT Cheer Coach Tracie O'Neal"

UNT Challenge Coin Set

FOLKS...some great stuff here for Mean green fans everywhere....if you think you might want to bid on any (or all) of these great items and you find you cannot attend the game or after-event gathering at Metzler's just PM me and I'll give you a way to bid......

Thanks to all who have donated items for the silent auction....and who will be adding items to the list before the game on the 31st.

FOLKS...get those bids ready....you will not want to miss these items....some great stuff here for everyone from people who like to eat out, to UNT fans, to parents and grandparents who want to surprise their kids/grand kids with some private cheer lessons, etc. Something here for everyone.....

EDIT: At this time the T Mitch BB and the Dunbar Football are being removed from the bidding. We May...may...be able to add them back in time for the game on the 31st...but, right now they are being removed from the auction. Sorry...more later.

EDIT 2: Lance Dunbar Football is back in the auction. Compliance has approved our use of that item for the silent auction...GOOD NEWS! Thanks compliance folks.

Still working on the basketball...stay tuned.

Edited March 22, 2012 by KRAM1

[NT03]

That TM ball will be a HOT item

[Harry]

wow Kram great job. That Tony Mitchell autographed ball is fantastic!!

[KRAM1]

I have asked if we might could get some photos and post here for folks who may not be able to make the game...will see what and when I might can get some to post.

Actually...the congratulations goes to the Cheer Squad...the majority of the items (including the T Mitch BB and the Dunbar football) were obtained by the cheer squad members...yes, I secured a few of the items...and hopefully, will have a few more come game day....but hats off to the Cheer Squad for a great job here.

If anyone wants to make a bid...and cannot attend in person on the 31st...just PM me...we can definitely work it out.

[KRAM1]

Check out the photo of the Tony Mitchell autographed ball we have for the auction in the Gallery....

Just a correction...the BB game benefits the UNT Cheer Squad...it's out flag football game that benefits the Andrew Smith Scholarship Fund...trying to get that corrected...the ball is for the Basketball event silent auction on March 31st.

Pretty cool, huh?

Let the bidding begin!

[kalebschumann]

My girlfiend is having a recital that day, which prevents me from participating in the game.

However, I should be able to slip away at some point to bid on items.

What time should I make it over?

[KRAM1]

My girlfiend is having a recital that day, which prevents me from participating in the game.

However, I should be able to slip away at some point to bid on items.

What time should I make it over?

Doors open at 10:00AM......game tip off should be no later than 11:30AM...game and half-time activities should take no more than an hour and a half...so we should be clearing the gym no later than 1PM to retire to Metzler's BBQ on Londonderry Lane in Denton for the after event gathering...and some beer and 'cue...bidding will continue at Metzler's for a short while...winning bids will be announced at Metzler's...one does not have to be present to win...just must be the winning high bidder.

Hope this helps...would love to meet you!

[KRAM1]

UPDATE: We need to remove the T Mitch BB and the L Dunbar football from the silent auction bidding at this time...there are some NCAA compliance issues that we need to work through in order to use these items. The Athletic Dept. is working with me to try to have the items meet compliance guidelines in time for them to be utilized in the silent auction. But, for now...we cannot use the T. Mitch autographed BB or the Lance Dunbar autographed football.

Sorry, but we do not want to do anything that might reflect poorly from a compliance standpoint on either a player or the athletic dept. or UNT...so, let's see what can be done between now and the game.

There are other great auction items and more to come, so do not despair.....keep those bidding lines open and those checkbooks warm.....

[CMJ]

Not surprised about the Tony Mitchell ball, but Dunbar is done with his playing career at NT. I wonder what the issue with his signature is.

[UNT Five&Dime]

If you can't auction them off, I got dibs on the Mitchell ball.

[Harry]

[KRAM1]

If you can't auction them off, I got dibs on the Mitchell ball.

UMMMM...NO! But "A" for nice try.

[KRAM1]

GOOD NEWS......Compliance has cleared our use of the Lance Dunbar football for our silent auction.

So, let the bidding begin...

AND, I am working with compliance and am hopeful to resolve the issue regarding the basketball soon...I am, at this point, hopeful that we will see the return of the basketball as well.

Compliance and the AD are all working with us to try to make it happen. We are getting excellent response and help from everyone involved. Thanks to our compliance folks and to AD staffers for helping....

[KRAM1]

Folks, check out this auction item...way cool! I have one in my front yard right now...I had to buy it the regular way, but you can bid on one through the silent auction. Thanks to the one and only drex for donating this for our auction! Did you folks know that the great drex was once the AD staffer who sponsored the Cheer Squad? Great gig if you can get it! Thanks, drex...really appreciate the donation...let the bidding begin!

I will post in this thread photos of additional auction items when/if they become available...if you wish to bid and cannot attend the game in person PM me...we can help you with that....

[drex]

Thanks to KRAM and Harry for the coverage and nice words. Hope to have the Battle Flag sign out in May.

[KRAM1]

BUMP

[kalebschumann]

Definitely excited about the silent auction!

Since the gf's recital is in the evening- I should be able to make the whole event next weekend!

[KRAM1]

Definitely excited about the silent auction!

Since the gf's recital is in the evening- I should be able to make the whole event next weekend!

EXCELLANT! Glad you can make it! Bring your checkbook!

[gksmith]

If you can't auction them off, I got dibs on the Mitchell ball.

Taken out of context, that statement is really dirty.

Just sayin'.

[KRAM1]

UPDATE: Look like we may also have a Karen Aston and a Johnny Jones autographed BB to add to out list of silent auction items...will know later this week...but, really great possibility here folks...get those checks handy or bring lots of cash...great items for the auction this year once again!!!!!

[Harry]

New Auction Item to bid on!