It is here again--the Missouri State Auction Benefiting Athletics--the kickoff event for what we think will be an exciting year for athletics at Missouri State.

For this event, the 23rd annual auction, we expect to see over one thousand Bears' fans coming together on August 14th at JQH Arena and doing what they do best - having a great time in support of the Missouri State Bears.

If you've been to the Missouri State Auction before, you know the fun that's in store. If you haven't, you won't want to miss a thing. First you get your bidder number and then start competing against your friends for top bid on the tempting array in the Silent Bid area. But that's only part of the action. While you warm up for the Live Auction, you can get into the swing of things by taking a chance at winning cold, hard cash in the 50/50 Raffle. Keep up your strength for the Live Auction, which will get underway at 7:30 p.m. Have your bidder number ready. You'll need it!

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS YEAR'S AUCTION!! 

The following individuals and businesses contributed financially to help underwrite the costs of conducting the 2008 Auction.

• Wayne Hutchins Advertising
• Bill & Virginia Darr
• Billy & Carolin Hixon
• Bill & Susan Kirkman
• MED-PAY, Inc.
• Premium Beverage Sales
• Sam's Club
• Rick & Jill Seagrave
• 1st Independent Bank (Aurora)
• Countryside Bank (Republic)
• John & Fredna Mahaffey
• Cosentino Charity Foundation