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JOE CASTELAO'S 10th YEAR AS CONTEST DIRECTOR FOR BITW!
AND CELEBRATING 30 YEAR'S OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE JET SHOW, BEST IN THE WEST!
BUTTONWILLOW ELK-HILLS AIRPORT, BUTTONWILLOW, CA
-Elite Aerosports Havoc GTS Jet
-WingSpan= 67 Inches 1.7m
-Length= 79 Inches 2.0m
-Weight= 20-23 Lbs Dry
-Turbine= 70-100N
6-Flight Lines, Food On Site, Spectator Seating, Camping on Site, 3,260 X 50 Foot Paved Runway, No obstructions No Restrictions, 1200 foot Ceiling, RV Parking on Site (No Hook-Ups), On Site Thursday Night Taco Night, On Site Friday Night Pilots Dinner, On Site Saturday Night Banquet Awards Dinner and Auction With 36 Spectacular Awards Including The "Prestigious" The Colonel Robert E. Thacker Award. All in our huge 40 X 90 Enclosed Tent on site. This year Best in the West will be a 6 day event, Tuesday October 1st through Sunday October 6th, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Best In The West Jet Rally is a non-compete event, this is an open, fun-fly event with very few restrictions.
Best In The West is an AMA Sanctioned Event. All Registered Pilots must have a Valid AMA Card and must be a CURRENT Turbine Waiver holder.
If you plan on operating a Turbine-Powered Model, you must show proof that you possess a Current AMA Turbine Waiver. If you plan on only flying Electric or Gas ducted fans, you must only be AMA Current. Please have this information ready before you register, or at the Registration Table.
All Pilots who wish to participate in the event and fly, but do not hold a AMA Turbine Waiver, you
have to register as a Pilot. However, all Non-Waiver Pilots, MUST fly on the buddy box system. If you would like to have a Turbine Waiver Pilot and CD sign you off, this may be done from Tuesday or Wednesday by 6:00 PM. Please have all AMA papers with you. Please contact Joe for waiver time.
Best in the West 2019, the 30th Annual will be a Nostalgic show with many of the previous Contest Directors and Pilots in attendance.
Don't miss the 30th as this show will be the best one yet of all the past 29 years. Come and join the many in attendance from all around the
United States and many from around the World.
We encourage everyone to RV or Camp at the field as there are many fun things going on during the after hours, Bbq'ing, Night Flying, Fireworks
Come join us, the Cali Crew and see how we do it!
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Field
- Paved Runways - Windsock - Jets Permitted - Starting Pads Food & Beverage
- Concession General
- Bleachers - Sound System - Picnic Area - No Hook-Ups - Porta-Potties - RV/Trailers Allowed - Camping Allowed |
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Pilot Registration
Pilot Registration
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$ 70.00 | ||||
BITW Registration Includes: For all Registered Pilots Only. Flying All Week,Tuesday-Sunday, T-Shirt, Thursday Night Taco Night, Friday Night Pilot's Dinner, Crew Badge. Free Trailer, & Vehicle Parking. Pilot Bag with Zap Glue and other items. When you select this, you also get (at no additional charge):
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Vendor Pilot Registration
Vendor Pilot Registration
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$ 70.00 | ||||
BITW Registration Includes: For all Registered Pilots Only. Flying All Week,Tuesday-Sunday, T-Shirt, Thursday Night Taco Night, Friday Night Pilot's Dinner, Crew Badge. Free Trailer, & Vehicle Parking. Pilot Bag with Zap Glue and other items. When you select this, you also get (at no additional charge):
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Friday Night Pilot Dinner/Free for all Registered Pilots Only!
Friday Night Pilot Dinner/Free for all Registered Pilots Only!
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Friday Night Pilot's Dinner Free admission for All Registered Attendees. Great food, lots of fun. Dinner will be served in our 40 X 80 Tent. Dinner will be provided by Marshall's Bodacious BBQ. Others may join the Pilots dinner, Tickets are available here on-line or at the Registration Table. |
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Meals | |||||
Thursday Taco Night/ Free for all Registered Pilots Only!
Thursday Taco Night/ Free for all Registered Pilots Only!
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Come join us on Thursday evening at 7:00pm in our large 40 x 80 enclosed Tent for Thursday Night Taco Night, great food and free for all registered Pilots only, you will have a wrist band to show prior to receiving food. |
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Thursday Taco Night Purchase
Thursday Taco Night Purchase
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$ 20.00 | ||||
Thursday Night Taco Night Dinner admission for All NONE Registered Attendees who would like to join in Taco Night Great food, lots of fun. Dinner will be served in our 40 X 80 Tent. Tickets are available here on-line or at the Registration Table. $20.00 Per Person |
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Extra Friday Dinner Tickets
Extra Friday Dinner Tickets
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$ 42.00 | ||||
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Saturday Night Banquet
Saturday Night Banquet
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$ 45.00 | ||||
This year's Best In The West Awards Banquet Dinner, Auction & Awards will be held at the Elk-Hills Buttonwillow Airport. Dinner will be served in our 40 X 80 Tent on site. Priced $45.00 per Person! Dinner will be provided by Marshall's Bodacious BBQ.This year we will serve a 12oz New York Steak, etc etc. 36 Outstanding Awards will be handed out and includes The Colonel Robert E. Thacker Award. There will be a lot of great Auction Items to bid on. |
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SPACE RENTAL ONLY | |||||
RV On-Site Parking Fee
RV On-Site Parking Fee
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$ 45.00 | ||||
Department of Airports are requesting a $40.00 Fee for all parked RV / 5th Wheel / Travel Trailers who wish to Camp on the Buttonwillow Elk-Hills Airport Property for all Pilots,Vendors, Spectators, etc., etc. This Fee will be for the week of October 1st. through October 6th., 2019. Best in the West Jet Rally Show.
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Vendor Space Rental 10 X 10
Vendor Space Rental 10 X 10
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$ 125.00 | ||||
Vendor Tent Space Rental ONLY if Vendor prefers to bring there own Pop-Up Tent, no need to rent a space if you are renting a tent. |
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MISC RENTALS | |||||
Chair Rental
Chair Rental
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$ 5.00 | ||||
You may Rent as many Chairs as you like.
1 Chair $5.00 |
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8-Foot Rectangular Table
8-Foot Rectangular Table
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$ 20.00 | ||||
You may Rent as many Tables as you like.
1 Table $20.00 |
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Tent Lighting for all Size Rental Tents
Tent Lighting for all Size Rental Tents
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$ 40.00 | ||||
150-watt flood light with gel, must provide |
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VENDOR TENT RENTAL | |||||
Vendor Tent Sides - 10 x 10
Vendor Tent Sides - 10 x 10
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$ 10.00 | ||||
10 x 10 Tent Sides:$10.00 Per Side |
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Vendor Tent Sides - 20 x 20
Vendor Tent Sides - 20 x 20
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$ 20.00 | ||||
20 x 20 Tent Sides:$20.00 Per Side |
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PILOT TENTS | |||||
Pilot Tent Rental - 20 X 20
Pilot Tent Rental - 20 X 20
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$ 395.00 | ||||
20 X 20 Tent Rented Tents will be erected prior to Tuesday October 2nd.. and waiting for you in your reserved location. |
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Tent Sides - 10 x 10
Tent Sides - 10 x 10
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$ 10.00 | ||||
10 x 10 Tent Sides:$10.00 Per Side |
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Tent Sides - 20 x 20
Tent Sides - 20 x 20
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$ 20.00 | ||||
20 x 20 Tent Sides:$20.00 Per Side |
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SHIRTS | |||||
Cap: Red
Cap: Red
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$ 25.00 | ||||
Handsome BITW Cap! One size fits all.
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Cap: Blue
Cap: Blue
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$ 25.00 | ||||
Handsome BITW Cap! One size fits all.
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T-Shirt: BLUE
T-Shirt: BLUE
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$ 25.00 | ||||
Great looking BITW T-Shirt in BLUE! |
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T-Shirt: RED
T-Shirt: RED
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$ 25.00 | ||||
Great looking BITW T-Shirt in RED! |
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Crew Passes | |||||
Crew Pass
Crew Pass
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$ 25.00 | ||||
1 Ticket Purchase: Thursday-Saturday |
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Donations & Raffle Items | |||||
General Raffle Ticket
General Raffle Ticket
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$ 5.00 | ||||
Purchase 1 General Raffle Ticket, Tickats can be picked up and also purchased at the Registration Table.
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Special Raffle Havoc (GTS) Sport Jet
Special Raffle Havoc (GTS) Sport Jet
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$ 50.00 | ||||
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Elite Aerosports Havoc GTS Sport Jet Specifications:
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General Raffle Ticket
General Raffle Ticket
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$ 1.00 | ||||
1Ticket Purchase, Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site.
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General RaffleTicket 6 Pack
General RaffleTicket 6 Pack
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$ 5.00 | ||||
6 Ticket Purchase, Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site.
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General Raffle Ticket 13 Pack
General Raffle Ticket 13 Pack
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$ 10.00 | ||||
13 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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General Raffle Ticket - 30 Pack
General Raffle Ticket - 30 Pack
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$ 20.00 | ||||
30 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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Single 50/50 Ticket
Single 50/50 Ticket
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$ 1.00 | ||||
1 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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50/50 Tickets 6 Pack
50/50 Tickets 6 Pack
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$ 5.00 | ||||
6 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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50/50 Tickets 13 Pack
50/50 Tickets 13 Pack
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$ 10.00 | ||||
13 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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50/50 Tickets 30 Pack
50/50 Tickets 30 Pack
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$ 20.00 | ||||
30 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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Pilot Raffle Ticket - Single Tickets
Pilot Raffle Ticket - Single Tickets
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$ 10.00 | ||||
1 Pilot Raffle Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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Pilot Raffle Ticket - 5 Pack
Pilot Raffle Ticket - 5 Pack
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$ 20.00 | ||||
5 Pilot Raffle Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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Pilot Raffle Ticket - 10 Pack
Pilot Raffle Ticket - 10 Pack
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$ 30.00 | ||||
10 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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DONATIONS | |||||
Donation
Donation
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$ 25.00 | ||||
I encourage everyone to make a donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation®, and help give a child a chance to experience what we do in our everyday lives,share the power of a wish®! |
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Trophy Sponsor - Awards Dinner Banquet
Trophy Sponsor - Awards Dinner Banquet
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$ 300.00 | ||||
Sponsor 1 or as many Trophy's as you like, please call Joe to choose a Trophy you like to sponsor.
$300.00 Per Trophy. Trophy's will be chosen of availability. |
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GENERAL TICKETS | |||
SHIRTS | |||
Cap: Red |
$ 25.00 | ||
Handsome BITW Cap! One size fits all.
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Cap: Blue |
$ 25.00 | ||
Handsome BITW Cap! One size fits all.
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T-Shirt: BLUE |
$ 25.00 | ||
Great looking BITW T-Shirt in BLUE! |
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T-Shirt: RED |
$ 25.00 | ||
Great looking BITW T-Shirt in RED! |
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Donations & Raffle Items | |||
Special Raffle Havoc (GTS) Sport Jet |
$ 50.00 | ||
Elite Aerosports Havoc GTS Sport Jet Specifications:
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General Raffle Ticket |
$ 1.00 | ||
1Ticket Purchase, Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site.
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General RaffleTicket 6 Pack |
$ 5.00 | ||
6 Ticket Purchase, Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site.
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General Raffle Ticket 13 Pack |
$ 10.00 | ||
13 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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General Raffle Ticket - 30 Pack |
$ 20.00 | ||
30 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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Single 50/50 Ticket |
$ 1.00 | ||
1 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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50/50 Tickets 6 Pack |
$ 5.00 | ||
6 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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50/50 Tickets 13 Pack |
$ 10.00 | ||
13 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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50/50 Tickets 30 Pack |
$ 20.00 | ||
30 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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RV Onsite Parking |
$ 40.00 | ||
Department of Airports are requesting a $40.00 Fee for all parked RV / 5th Wheel / Travel Trailers who wish to Camp on the Buttonwillow Elk-Hills Airport Property for all Pilots,Vendors, Spectators, etc., etc. This Fee will be for the week of October 1st. through October 6th., 2019. Best in the West Jet Rally Show |
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1 Day Pit Pass |
$ 12.00 | ||
1 Day=Any day from Thursday, Friday or Saturday Entrance Pass Includes Parking. Kids 12 and Under Free Does not allow to enter Pilots Tents, Taxi Way, Start up area and Pilot Stations |
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3 Day Pit Pass |
$ 20.00 | ||
3 Day Admission Per Person: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Includes Parking. Kids 12 and Under Free Does not allow to enter Pilots Tents, Taxi Way, Start up area and Pilot Stations |
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General Admission |
$ 5.00 | ||
1 Day Admission Per Person: Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Kids 12 and under are FREE. |
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General Admission, 65 or Older |
$ 3.00 | ||
1 Day Admission: Thursday, Friday or Saturday. 65 and older, Includes Parking.
Does not include Pit Pass
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General Admission, Handicap |
$ 3.00 | ||
1 Day Admission, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. Includes Parking. Does not include Pit Pass.
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General Admission, Military |
$ 4.00 | ||
1 Day, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, Includes Parking. Does not include Pit Pass.
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DONATIONS | |||
Donation |
$ 25.00 | ||
I encourage everyone to make a donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation®, and help give a child a chance to experience what we do in our everyday lives,share the power of a wish®! |
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Trophy Sponsor - Awards Dinner Banquet |
$ 300.00 | ||
Sponsor 1 or as many Trophy's as you like, please call Joe to choose a Trophy you like to sponsor.
$300.00 Per Trophy. Trophy's will be chosen of availability. |
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