Cattle Baron's Ball of the RGV 2016 Program

WELCOME TO OUR
20 TH ANNUAL
SEPTEMBER 24 TH , 2016
LAS PALMAS RACE PARK

WELCOME TO
CATTLE BARON'S BALL
OF THE RGV
On behalf of
the American
Cancer Society,
we are pleased to
announce “Viva La
Cure” − the 20th annual
Cattle Baron’s Ball.
There will be live music,
complete with dinner,
exciting auctions, and
other fun activities.
This ranch-style gala,
a perennial favorite, is
unique because of its
location and relaxed
atmosphere, combined
with the proven ability
to raise funds for a
deserving cause.
Young or old, male or female, cancer is a disease that
does not discriminate. Our life has personally seen the
devastating effects of this terrible disease, and it is our
hope that by supporting and donating our time and
efforts in raising money towards cancer research, we
all might be able to make a difference in combating this
disease. The Cattle Baron’s Ball of the RGV has a rich
history of not only hosting the best non-profit event in
the RGV, but the Ball has also done a tremendous job of
raising much needed funds which are so appropriately
utilized by the American Cancer Society.
Last year, the Cattle Baron’s Ball raised $125,000 for
cancer research, and it is our goal to raise even more
this year…But we cannot do it without your help. The
generosity of businesses and individuals in our great
community is something we hope to utilize in making
this year’s Cattle Baron’s Ball of the RGV the best yet.
To our loyal supporters, we send our heartfelt appreciation
for your continued support and look forward to seeing
you again soon. To our new friends, we thank you for
your consideration and we hope to call you a partner at
this year’s event as we work together to eliminate cancer.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and from the
survivors in our community that will celebrate another
birthday this year.
Viva La Cure!
Your 2016 Cattle Baron’s Ball of the RGV Chairmen,
Carina Veale & Olivia Tamez
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00pm 20 th Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball
“Viva la Cure" begins
• Silent Auction
• Photo Booth
• Mystery Boxes
• Wine Pull
• Boot Shine
• Bid Board
• Raffle
• Gift Card Color Wheel
• Flower Crowns
Start bidding on our silent auction, join
the VIP, and dine on gourmet Texas cuisine
by Castle Hospitality!
7:30 Entertainment by Lauren Corzine
8:30 Program Begins – Welcome & Thanks
9:15 2016 Restricted Giving “Create Another
Birthday” – Drew Lentz
Live Auction – Auctioneer, Stephen Mayers
Bid Boards close for Live Auction
10:15 Silent Auction closes for the evening
10:30 Performance by
Bid Boards re-open
11:00 Bid Boards end
11:30 Check-out & pick-up Silent, Live and
Bid Board auction items
* Breakfast tacos, biscuits & gravy
and coffee served
11:50 Raffle winners announced
12:00am Event closes
Cattle Baron's Ball of the RGV
* We encourage you to use the hashtag #2016CBBRGV
when sharing photos of our event on Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram.

featured
entertainer:
Known for merging their country roots with
strong melodies and rich vocals, Lonestar --
comprised of Richie McDonald, Michael Britt,
Keech Rainwater, and Dean Sams, has amassed
RIAA-certified sales in excess of ten million
album units since their national launch in 1995,
and achieved ten #1 country hits including "No
News," "Come Crying To Me," and their crossover
smash "Amazed" (which was also #1 on the
Billboard Hot 100, the first record since 1983's
"Islands in the Stream", to top both charts).
The band's awards include a 1999 ACM Single
of The Year for "Amazed" (the song also won
the Song of the Year award), and the 2001
CMA Vocal Group of the Year. With over
a 100 dates worldwide per year, they are
celebrating over 20 years together.
CATTLE BARON'S BALL
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Dalinda Alcantar
Christina Cardenas
George Cardenas
Clara Chapa
Stephanie Cullum
Yesenia Delias
Drew Lentz
Jessica Lentz
Monica Mata
Rudy Montalvo
Laura Peña
Jackie Romero
Maribel Rosell
Melissa Saldaña
Yari Salinas
Olivia Tamez
Mary Tanguma
Jennifer Vasquez
Carina Veale
Jennifer Wingate
Fatima Zambada
21 Wonderful committee members poured countless
hours into raising money for cancer this year.
The 20th annual cattle baron’s ball would not have been
possible witout the incredible efforts of our 2016 cattle
baron’s ball chairs, committee members, past ball chairs,
underwriters, sponsors, and donors.
Thank you for all you’ve done this year!
Sincerely,
Aida Moreno
American Cancer Society
Development Mananger

2016
HONOREE
Nobody plans to be diagnosed
with cancer. It isn’t invited into
your life, and it certainly doesn’t
fit into anyone’s schedules, dreams or
long-term visions. However, millions of
Americans every year receive the same
news that I did on November 5, 2015.
It doesn’t discriminate against age, race,
sex, or fitness level. It can creep into your
life and change everything overnight.
When I received the dreaded diagnosis,
I was angry. How could this happen to
me? I was in some of the best shape of
my life, having recently lost 30 pounds
after my pregnancy. I was exercising
daily and eating right. But as the doctor
began to explain to us the biopsy results,
none of that mattered. My life would
forever be changed. Between the shock
and anger, my mind immediately flashed
to my family. How will I be able to care
for my baby girl and my family? Although
I didn’t know what the road ahead looked
like, I knew that I had to stay strong for
my girls and my husband.
Ten days after my diagnosis, I was
receiving my first chemotherapy
treatment. It all happened so fast;
tests, scans, and additional biopsies to
determine the staging of my cancer and
whether or not it had spread to other
parts of my body. I went from a clean
mammogram in July 2013 to Stage III
breast cancer in 27 months. The protocol
for my treatment was 12 weekly Taxol
treatments, followed by four treatments
of a chemotherapy cocktail known as
the “red devil” spread out in three week
increments. After that, a unilateral
mastectomy to my right breast with
complete lymph node dissection and then
35 days of radiation. An unprovoked war
was about to take place in my body to kill
cancer by poison, surgical amputation
and radioactive burning. Drastic indeed,
but it did not break my positive spirit!
Even though I did not get to choose
whether or not I got cancer, I do control
how I will handle this diagnosis. I choose
to fight. I choose to win, and I choose to
learn from this experience. I also look
to inspire others that will go through
battle after me. As a survivor with four
young girls, I will forever be an advocate
for breast cancer awareness and research
funding so that someday not only will we
find a cure, but prevent cancer altogether.
Veronica Cavazos Bishop

AUCTION & PRIZE DONORS
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Alberto & Laura Pena
Alvaro & Irma Gonzalez
Anderson Bean Boot Company
Annette Franz
Audi San Juan
Bahama Buck's
Barn White
Blue Haven
BlueWave Express Car Wash
Bobby & Yolanda Garcia
Bodega Tavern & Kitchen
Bonnie Harms
Border Kids Code
Captain Hector Lopez
Carina Veale
Celeste Guerra
Cheddars
COJ Tire & Services
Cowboy Chicken
Drew & Jessica Lentz
Dusty & Nancy Davenport
El Divino
Fred Rodriguez
Frontera Consulting
George & Christina Cardenas
Get Air
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Hammond Vision Center
H-E-B
Hooters
Illuminations
Janet Vacker
Jason's Deli
Javier & Vicky de la Garza
Jenny Hollis Photography
Jessica Daniel
Joe Swoboda
Jose & Anna Hernandez
Karlas
La Jaiba Mexican Seafood
La Quinta
Laco Flores
Laguna Lifestyle
Last Cast Custom Fishing Rods
Liza Benes
luka life + style
Macaroni Grill
Maribel Rosell
Maripoza Boutique
McAllen Palmfest
Melisa Saldana
Modern Jui-Juitso
Monet Cristo Learning Center
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New York Deli
Noah Diego Photography
Oh Kay's
Omar & Diana Palomin
P.F. Chang's
Panda Express
Performance Therapeutics
Priscilla Jasso
Pump It UP
Quackheads Outfitters
Rack Room Shoes
Rainbow Play Systems
Raul Martinez
Rene Verduzco
Ricky & Beatrice Salinas
Riley York Dentistry
Rioplex Wireless
Robert & Jennifer Glatz
Robert Lucio
Roel de la Garza
Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q
Salt New American Table
Santa Fe Steakhouse
Schlitterbahn South Padre
Sea World
Shake Express
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South Texas Outdoor Kitchens
Southwest Airlines
Stinky Pants Fishing
Tailin' Toads Gear
Tammie Risica
Target
Texas Regional Bank
The Pharmacist Alumni from
UTPA/UT Austin College of
Pharmacy
Thurmond Eye Associates
Ticket Zone
TJ Ott
Tony Roma's
UETA Duty Free
Unique's
University Draft House
Valley Running Company
Vipers
Wade & Alicia Graham
Wee Sweet Treats
Whataburger
XD Fishing Charters
Zoodles
Proud Sponsor
of the
2016 Cattle
Baron’s Ball
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LONE STAR
TEXAS TYCOON
2016 UNDERWRITERS & SPONSORS
As of Patron Invitation Deadline
WILDCATTER
TEXAS RANGER
SHERIFF
MARSHALL
GOLD & SILVER BARON
Table Sponsors
Albert Peña M.D. • AR 1 Transport, Inc. • Blue Cat Rentals
Capital Farm Credit • Collision Center Auto Body & Glass
Crawford Electric Supply • First Community Bank
Garcia & Villarreal, P.L.L.C. • Lonestar Steel & Supply
Julian & Brenda Ybarra • Karlas Jewelry
Trent & Veronica Bishop • Wingate Law Offices
BBVA Compass • Creative Lodging • D&F Distributors
Domain Development • Frost Bank • PNO Family
Hammond Vision Center • Kittleman Thomas, P.L.L.C.
Magnolia Properties • Mission Economic Development
Phillip & Carina Veale • Rioco Realty • Structure L.L.C
Roosevelt's at 7 • Texas Regional Bank
MEDIA PARTNERS

FUN & GAM ES
FOR A CURE
SOCIETY
AWA RD
* BOOT SHINE
Scoot on over and get those boots polished up before
heading over to the dance floor! Complimentary!
Underwritten by: Cavender's
* MYSTERY BOXES
Who doesn't love a good mystery?
And there's a winner with every purchase until they
run out. All Mystery Boxes are worth at least $50 in
value.
Underwritten by: The Boot Jack
SOCIETY AWARD RECIPIENTS
The American Cancer Society National Society Award
recognizes donors who have given a monetary gift
of $10,000 and above in a calendar year.
We thank the following donors who made
commitment to the fight against cancer in the Rio
Grande Valley in 2016.
* BLOSSOMS OF HOPE
Cowboy up! Honor and celebrate those survivors and
those fighting cancer by wearing a Flower Crown in
their honor.
* WINE PULL
The wine pull is a great way to stock your bar or wine
cellar. Wines range in value from $30 and up.
Underwritten by: Various Donors
* DAVID YURMAN RAFFLE
There will be 2 drawings for a chance to win:
One (1) Albion collection Ring with Black Onyx &
Diamonds
One (1) Cable Classics Bracelet with Gold.
Only 100 tickets sold.
Underwritten by: Montalvo Jewelers
* LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK
PHOTO STATION
Grab your friends and show us your smile as you take
photos with friends.
Underwritten by: Lone Star National Bank
* GIFT CARD COLOR WHEEL
Place your bets and spin the wheel for the opportunity
to win a gift card! Gift cards range in value from $50-
$100.
Underwritten by: Various Donors
FAVOR BAG
SPONSORS
Tote Bags - HEB
T-Shirt - Lacks Furniture
Tervis Tumbler - Spikes Ford
Long Neck Koozie - ACE Primary Home Care Inc.
Selfie Stick - Bluewave Express Car Wash
Credit Card Holder Keychain - Magic Valley
Electric Cooperative
Hand Sanitizer - Whataburger
Can Koozie - Perspective Hospitality
iPhone Credit Card/ID Holder - Wells Fargo Bank
Boot Koozie - Las Palmas Race Park

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