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November, 03 2008 - 2008 Junior Premium Livestock Auction

Where: American Royal-Wagstaff Theater

When: Sunday, November 2, 2008

Beneficiary: Continuing the tradition of Supporting Youth and Education since 1899, a portion of each sale will be contributed to education and scholarships.

Gala Chairperson(s): Bryan and Tracy Frank

Committee Members: Earl Allen, Jill Allen, Ron Bachman, Sharon Bachman, Suzanne Ballou, Joe Bichelmeyer, Marty Bichelmeyer, Scott Bormann, DeDee Bormann, Karyn Brooke, Brett Clanton, Sheryl Clanton, Debbie Crow, Lewis Cunningham, Doug Dockhorn, Jayme Ellis, Kathy Ellis, Bev Evans, Sara Evens, Megan Evens, John Evans, Kate Evans, Brad Fahrmeier, Clare Fanelli, Bryan Frank, Tracy Frank, John Joiner, Sarah Laib, Denise Lambert, Bery Macy, Stacy Macy, Frank Mader, Joann Mader, Molly Mader, Karrie Manley, Jim McNair, Matt Miller, Brenda Mobley, Kevin Mobley, Neil Orth, Paulette Orth, Michael Petrie, Charlene Rein, Jill Rooney-Wahl, Abby Seik, Bud Sloan, Erica Smail, Justin Stout, Anita Younger

Speaker: Jim McNair-President and CEO

Catering: Jess & Jim's Steakhouse, Babycakes, Golden Ox, Salsman Catering, Pierponts Popeye's, Terrace Catering, Boulevard Brewery, The Wine Bar at Lukas Liquor, Centerplate

Auctioneer: Doak Lambert

Attendance: 200+

Attire: Western Attire

Board of Directors: 2008 BOARD OF GOVERNORS: Chairman-Neal Patterson, Vice Chairman-H.D. Cleberg, Vice Chairman-Landon Rowland, Vice Chairman-Thomas M. Scott. 2008 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: Chairman-Pete Lemke, Chair Elect-Bryan Beaver, Treasurer-David Fowler, Corporate Secretary-Ellen Merriman, President & CEO-Jim McNair

Blacktie Photos by: Greg Lawrence for Blacktie Kansas City

2008 American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction
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The American Royal Junior Premiem Livestock Auction each year proves to be one of excitment and expectation.. Sunday night, November 2, 2008  was no exception!  Brock May presented his Grand Champion Steer "Frye Guy " which sold for $75,000.00 with the winning bidders being Bryan and Nancy Beaver of Carter Energy Corp. 

Additional Winners include:  Reserve Grand Champion selling for $25,000.00, Grand Champion Hog sold to Neal and Jeanne Patterson for $17,000.00, Reserve Grand Champion Hog sold at $12,500.00, Grand Champion Lamb selling for $8,500.00 to the Saddle & Sirloin Syndicate, Grand Reserve Lamb purchased by BOTAR at $5,000.00, Grand Champion Goat sold for $10,000.00 to Neal and Jeanne Patterson and the Grand Reserve Champion goat was purchased by Tom and Jill Turner for $5,500.00.

"The proceeds of this event directly benefit the wonderful young people who are focused on our country's backbone-Agriculture.  The agriculture community gives us the effeciency of food production to remain a world leader.  The youth who dedicate their lives to agriculture and who benefit from this auction deserve to be recognized with hte support of our greater Kansas City Community and the Country."