Northwest Arkansas Razorback Club E-News

2008 Football Banquet Special Edition In This Issue 2008 Football Banquet Coach Petrino Monday, April 21 st Bentonville High Raffle and Live Auction Items Sites: www.bbvrazorbackclub.org Contact Us Jgroff1@att.net Doyle Groff President 479-366-1209 Northwest Arkansas Razorback Club E-News 2008 Football Banquet featuring Coach Bobby Petrino, presented by and the George Billingsley Northwest Arkansas Razorback Club Monday, April 21 st Bentonville High School South Commons 1901 SE J Street, Bentonville, AR Doors Open/Registration: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Autographs: Approx. 6:00 Live Auction/Raffle: Approx. 6:30 Program: 7:00 p.m. Map - Copy and paste to your browser to see Map on MapQuest: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-0p5shz9210*jmyh6ucyq

Banquet Logistics Separate registration tables will be set up for Reserved Tables and Individual Tickets. Weather permitting, these tables will be set up outside as you enter the main entrance of the South building. Reserved Tables To speed up the registration process for your guests, Table hosts please email a list of your attendees (if attendees will be arriving separately) to jgroff1@att.net prior to Sunday. Tables will be numbered and have the Host s name and/or Business name on them, based on your order request. Please have your guests ask for that name when registering. A chart will show where your Table is located. Individual Tickets Seating for Individual Tickets is not reserved thus first come/first served. Tables without Numbers are Individual seating tables and will be located on the sides and in the back of the venue. Club Shirts - $5.00 Close-out A table will be set up just inside the doors for pickup of PrePaid Shirts. If anyone wants to purchase a shirt (Regular Retail: $40-45 Club Close-Out Price: $5.00), we still have some Men s M and Women s S, M, L and XL sizes left. Autographs Coach Petrino will be signing autographs beginning at approx. 6:00. Some glossy photos will be available for him to sign, but attendees are welcome to bring items. The autograph table will be set up at the South side of the room near the serving lines. Coach Petrino will be signing for a limited time, so first come, first served. Only 1 autograph per person please. Contact jgroff1@att.net or 479-366-8826 for more information A special thank you from our Board to Arvest for sponsorship of this event, for their annual Gold sponsorship of our website, as well as their donation of various items for numerous event raffles/auctions. Great Raffle and Live Auction Items/Packages Besides numerous Razorback memorabilia (including autographed items by Coach Petrino and Darren McFadden), 2008 Little Rock football game packages for both the Louisiana-Monroe and LSU games, as well as a Broyles/Matthews parking pass, our raffle and live auction will include other great items and packages donated by our sponsors:

*********************************************** Northwest Arkansas Naturals Game Package, donated by Arvest Four (4) Super Premium Arkansas Naturals Game Tickets for any game (space available) Two (2) Folding Padded Arvest Stadium Seats Two (2) Arvest Ballpark Baseball Caps Four (4) Arvest Cups *************************************************** Arkansas/Texas Football Game Weekend Package Two Tickets to Arkansas/Texas game on Saturday, September 13 th in Austin, provided by George Billingsley Northwest Arkansas Razorback Club Weekend Package at Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum (Fri., Sept. 12 th and Sat., Sept. 13 th ) Only 9 miles from Royal Memorial Stadium and minutes from Austin s famous 6 th Street Entertainment, the Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum is nestled in the foothills near the upscale Arboretum Area of NW Austin. All Suites feature free high speed Internet, full kitchens, DVD/VCR players, as well as complimentary breakfast. Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum is within two blocks of the Arboretum Mall for fine dining and outdoor shopping and the new Domain Mall, where you can stroll through luxurious shops and fine eateries. A perfect location for a stay in Austin, for business or pleasure, the Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum is located at 10201 Stonelake Blvd. in Austin. Contact 1-800-593-5676 or www.staybridge.com for Reservations. Three Bottles of Beat Texas Wine, donated by Grape Ranch Voted best winery in Oklahoma for several years, Graph Ranch located in eastern Oklahoma (6 miles south of Okemah Exit #221 off of I-40) offers premium wines for sale, at the winery, via numerous retail outlets in Oklahoma and direct to households in California, Colorado, Texas, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

A special 10% Discount on wine purchases is available to Razorback Club fans who order direct just provide them the Promo Code Razorback. Note: Shipping is not available to Arkansas residences. However, a local sponsor is hoping to carry Beat Texas wine soon more to come! Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to dusk, Grape Ranch offers free wine tasting and live music on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, check out their website at www.graperanch.com or call 918-623-2250. $100.00 Gift Certificate for Ruth s Chris Steakhouse Ruth s Chris Steak House the place that showed the world how great a steak can be. Carefully selected and aged for tenderness. Cut thick to ensure juiciness. Seared to perfection at 1800 degrees. Seasoned simply with salt, black pepper and a touch of parsley, because a steak like this needs nothing else. Topped with fresh butter that sizzles seductively on your plate, announcing the arrival of a great steak. Whether it s for a romantic dinner for two, an important business meeting or a private party, the new Ruth s Chris Steak House in Rogers at 3529 Pinnacle Hills Parkway (479) 633-8331 can accommodate your needs. They re open daily at 5:00 for dinner. Or visit the Ruth s Chris in Austin, while you re there for the game Other Razorback Items ********************************************** Arkansas/South Carolina Baseball Game Weekend Package (May 9 th /10 th ) Four Tickets to Bob & Becky Alexander s Skybox for Arkansas/South Carolina baseball game on Saturday, May 10 th at Baum Stadium Weekend Package at the new Staybridge Suites Fayetteville (Fri., May 9 th and Sat., May 10 th ) The new Staybridge Suites- Fayetteville (opened March 4, 2008) just across the street from Baum Stadium and minutes from the University of Arkansas campus is great for a weekend getaway or for family/friends visiting the Northwest Arkansas area.

Staybridge Suites Fayetteville offers a pool and spa, fitness center, free high-speed Internet and complimentary breakfast. Suites at the hotel feature a full kitchen, comfortable living space and luxurious pillow top mattresses great for both leisure and business travelers! The hotel is located at 1577 West 15 th Street in Fayetteville (479-695-2400). Contact 1-800-593-5676 or www.staybridge.com for Reservations. Look for the new link to Staybridge Suites from our website soon! $50 in Gift Certificates from Foghorn s Fayetteville A fantastic place to gather before and after Razorback games in Fayetteville and to watch sports on TV - the new Foghorn s Sports Bar and Grill (open since March 10, 2008), at 1545 W. 15 th Street in Fayetteville across the street from Baum Stadium and close to Reynolds Razorback Stadium and Bud Walton Arena offers a variety of great food, wings (Voted Hottest Wings 3 years in a row at Wing Fest in Fayetteville. They have 50 different sauces to choose from), beer and LOTS of TVs for watching sports! Or check out Foghorn s original location at 2175 N. College in Fayetteville. Both locations feature indoor and outdoor patio seating. Go to www.foghornswings.com for information on specials, Foghorn s menu, etc. *********************************************** 16 x 20 Autographed Frank Broyles Photo, donated by B. D. Wes Harold After shooting aerial photos of University of Arkansas athletic facilities for over 30 years, B.D. Wes Harold s Aerial Photo Service now offers these exceptional prints to Razorback fans. Wes has great aerial photos for sale of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium (day and night shots), Baum Stadium, Bud Walton, the 2006 ESPN Game Day festivities and others.

He has agreed to provide our club with special pricing (pricing does not include shipping costs): 16 x 20 Reg. $175.00 Club Price: $125.00 11 x 14 Reg. $75.00 Club Price: $49.00 8 x 10 Reg. $29.00 Club Price: $18.00 You can receive additional information on photos that are available or order photos by contacting bdwh96@sbcglobal.net or 479-925- 4141. Brochures will also be available at the banquet. *************************************************** Razorback Tailgate Package Barbeque Dinner for 16 4 lbs. of Pork, Beef or Chicken, BBQ Sauce, 16 Buns, Two Quarts Each: Beans, Coleslaw and Potato Salad Barbeque so popular that Fodor s lists Whole Hog Café among 5 restaurants as Don t Miss when traveling through Arkansas and featured on Food Network s Tasty Travels with Rachel Ray, the President (George W. along with entourage) even dropped in to try it when he was in Bentonville! Whole Hog Café has been the winner of the Arkansas Times Reader s Choice Awards Best BarBQ every year from 2001-2008; the Arkansas Democrat Gazette Best BBQ award every year from 2005-2008 and has won numerous awards at various BBQ contests, such as the Memphisin-May World Championship, Arkansas State Championship, Tunica Rivergate Festival, etc. Now with two locations in the Northwest Arkansas area 1400 SE Walton Blvd., Bentonville and 3009 North College (Fiesta Square) in Fayetteville, Whole Hog Café can also be found in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Jonesboro, New Orleans, Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico and two locations in Memphis. It s great BarBQ!!! If you haven t tried it, you need to For more information see their website at www.wholehogcafe.com.

Instastart Elite Lantern and 1-Burner Propane Stove, donated by Coleman Nearly 100 years ago, a young man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a better idea began manufacturing lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. His name was W.C. Coleman. The company he founded is now a leading manufacturer of outdoor recreation gear, including coolers, backpacks, footwear, camp stoves/grills, and other camping accessories. Look for the Coleman Camping package at our golf tourney! Razorback Tailgate Tent ********************************************* Arlington, Texas Getaway Package (New home of the annual Arkansas/Texas A&M football game, beginning in 2009) Two Nights in a Suite at the Crown Plaza Suites Arlington, TX www.cpsuitesarlington.com The newly renovated Crowne Plaza Suites Arlington is in the heart of DFW minutes from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (home of Texas Rangers baseball), Six Flags over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, Lone Star Park horse racing, Grand Prairie AirHogs minor league baseball and in 2009, the new Cowboys Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys and the annual Arkansas/Texas A&M football game! The Crowne Plaza Suites Arlington offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour health and fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and hosts Christophers restaurant and Avenue H Sports Bar. Our club is in discussions with the Crowne Plaza Suites Arlington regarding a special rate for club members for the Arkansas/Texas A&M game in October, 2009 at the new Stadium stay tuned! Located at 700 Avenue H East in Arlington, TX (817-394-5000), you can book reservations at www.cpsuitesarlington.com or by calling 800-951-4667.

Dinner for Two at Texas de Brazil Ft. Worth For a special treat while in the DFW area, try Texas de Brazil, an authentic Brazilian churascaria (steak house). Texas de Brazil combines the cuisine of Southern Brazil with the generous spirit of Texas, featuring dramatic interiors, handsomely clad gauchos (cowboys) serving a nonstop parade of deliciously seasoned grilled meats and traditional Brazilian side dishes tableside, an extravagant 40-60 item seasonal salad area and extensive wine selections. For more information, visit their website at www.texasdebrazil.com **************************************** Look for Other Great Sponsor-Provided Items/Package at our Golf Tourney on May 31 st! We will have other great items/packages provided by sponsors, such as a wonderful Branson golf getaway package, donated by Escapes!, a division of Cooper Communities, a Hot Springs golf getaway package, donated by Vacation Rentals, a camping package, donated by Coleman, a mobile work station, donated by Stanley Tools and others we re still in discussions with for our 7 th Annual Razorback Celebrity Golf Scramble raffle and live auction on May 31 st. Additional information concerning these sponsors and the items they have donated will be provided in a special E-News in May. If you re interested in donating items for this event, please email jgroff1@att.net. You can also promote your business via a tee box sign for $100.00. Thanks to more branding (www.morebranding.com) of Tulsa for providing the design work on our golf tourney registration flyers again this year. This award winning firm provides a complete range of strategic brand consulting and creative services for clients throughout the U.S. Registration forms for the Razorback Scramble will be available at the Football banquet and will also be sent out in a special Golf Tourney E-News soon If you have any questions about the event, go to our website at www.bbvrazorbackclub.org or contact Doyle Groff at jgroff1@att.net or 479-366-1209.