2023 KAOEF Bid for Brotherhood Program

ORLANDO, FLORIDA

B4B History

The Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation’s Bid for Brotherhood (B4B) began in 1998 in Kansas City, Missouri. Started by then Knight Commander James R. Estes, B4B serves to combine an alumni event with a meaningful fundraising activity to provide additional grant support for KA’s valuable leadership education programs. By providing a grant to the Order annually, the costs associated with providing outstanding educational opportunities are minimal to our undergraduate members. The eventual goal is to have all of KA’s programs available to every undergraduate KA at zero cost to them. Through 2022, the net income raised from B4B events has totaled more than $1,200,000. Each auction continues to grow and it is our hope that this 26th annual B4B, held at the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida, will be our best yet.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

6300-9:30pm Registration, Buffet Dinner, Desserts, Cash Bar

6:30-9:30pm Silent Auction - Visit KAOEF.org/BidNow on your mobile device

6:30-7:30pm Bourbon Pull Ticket Sales - New this year! Buy your $100 ticket and you’re assured to win a bottle of bourbon–which one you get is up to luck! Get yours before they run out.

7:15pm

Welcome by KAOEF Chairman Scott Heath

Special Presentation by Knight Commander Simmons

7:50-8:00pm Last KA Standing

Be sure to buy your “bingo card” for the chance to be the Last KA Standing and win a KA jeweled badge. Just like bingo - but in reverseif your card does not have any of the numbers called, and you are the last one standing, you take home the jeweled badge!

8:00pm Shaping our Future - KAOEF’s Fund of Need

As we celebrate this evening with fun and fellowship, let us remember the incredible achievements of our undergraduate brothers of Kappa Alpha this year. Much of this success can be attributed to the strong leadership within our chapters. The training KA provides for chapter officers and leaders at values-based leadership conferences, such as our Officer Training Conferences (OTC) and our flagship event, the Number I’s Leadership Institute (NLI), is top-shelf and best-in-class education. Each of these programs instills KA’s values and aids in the further development of our undergraduate brothers.

In honor of this year’s 26th annual Bid for Brotherhood our “Fund of Need” goal is $30,000 for another of these outstanding programs, KA’s Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA). Our young brothers need your continued support tonight to ensure this critical component of Kappa Alpha’s educational programming is available to all who wish to attend. This program helps instill values and prepare our men to be future chapter leaders across the Order. KA remains committed to excellence and with your support KA will continue to achieve new heights and retain our position of excellence in the Greek world.

8:15-8:45pm Live Auction

For this 25th Bid for Brotherhood, we have curated eleven packages including some of the BEST Live Auction items from years past. Just look for this logo and bid high to ensure they remain the best items in history.

8:45pm Bourbon Pull

9:30pm Checkout and claim items purchased.

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

Daytona 500 VIP Experience

The Great American Race. The Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing. Whatever you prefer to call it, you will not want to miss this chance to enjoy the 2024 Daytona 500 in style! Held on February 18, 2024, the winning bidder will receive TWO tickets in the Rolex 24 Lounge and a parking pass. These are the best seats money can buy. The Rolex 24 Lounge includes amenities such as climate-controlled, relaxed loungestyle seating, flat screen TVs, WiFi, as well as a top-notch buffet and premium bar. Step outside and enjoy wider seating with spectacular views of the track...and occasional VIP visitors.

This package also includes a two-night weekend stay, with breakfast for two daily, at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando. If you are a true race fan, you do not want to miss this package!

Donated by: COL Guy Colado (Gamma Pi–Florida Southern ’64) and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

PGA Sawgrass Experience

Grab a buddy and your golf clubs and hit the road to Ponte Vedra, Florida, for this VIP golf experience. You will enjoy a round for two at the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course, home of the famous #17 “Island Green,” as well as credit towards a stay at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa or other Marriott property, and a special tour of the PGA headquarters.

Must be used within one year of purchase. The course is normally closed 2 months before The Players tournament and each August. Recommended time to play is October to early January.

Donated by: Richard Burke (Zeta–Randolph-Macon ’83) and Andrew Carr (Epsilon Iota–Texas State ’00)

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year

This bourbon is bottled at nearly barrel proof. Just a splash of Kentucky limestone water is added after a decade of aging. Rich, yet smooth, this bourbon takes a back seat to none.

Introduced on the market just before prohibition, Old Rip Van Winkle was not reintroduced until after 1972. Julian Van Winkle III (Pappy’s grandson and a 1970 initiate of Zeta chapter at Randolph-Macon College) took over the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery company in 1981.

Donated by: H. David Pinson (Epsilon Zeta–Arkansas Tech ’00)

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

John Costin Wild Turkey Art

“Wild Turkey,” a one-of-a-kind lithograph by noted Tampa artist John Costin! Each of John’s pieces is handmade and hand painted, even though numbered editions may range from 1-250, no two pieces are the same. Costin is renowned for his exquisitely detailed and lively colored lithographs of the many birds of Florida and is featured in the April/ May issue of Garden & Gun Magazine.

Noted for their intelligence, the wild turkey is the largest North American game bird and was narrowly beaten out by the bald eagle as our national emblem.

Donated by: COL Guy Colado (Gamma Pi–Florida Southern ’64) and James C. France (Gamma Pi–Florida Southern ’66)

Adventure in Puerto Vallarta

Enjoy a week stay in a 4-bedroom/4-bath condominium for up to 4 people at Shangri La located on the beach and just steps away from the marina in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This package includes transportation to and from the airport and limited food and drink during your stay provided by your on site hosts for the week, Jim and Sally Estes. Additionally, you will enjoy a day trip and tour of San Sebastian, historic mining town in the Sierra Madre Mountains.

Puerto Vallarta is one of the friendliest and most diverse beach destinations in the world. Once but a tiny fishing village, Puerto Vallarta is now a world class resort destination that has retained all of the quaint charms of the original village yet embodies all of the characteristics you’ve come to expect in a modern resort. Choose your date between November 1 and May 31; final dates to be worked out with the Estes family.

Donated by: James R. Estes (Alpha Kappa–Missouri ’60) and Sally Estes

French Flair Surf & Turf

You and three guests will enjoy a wonderful evening with locally celebrated “chef” Col. Bob Maddox and KAOEF Chairman Scott Heath, and their spouses in Spartanburg or Lake Murray, South Carolina. The evening will begin with special selected cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by a French inspired version surf and turf complete with paired wines. The evening will be capped off with an amazing dessert and, of course, great fellowship. The dinner must take place no later than July 31, 2024.

Donated by: Scott Heath (Delta–Wofford ’77) and Pamela Heath, and COL Bob Maddox (Delta–Wofford ’77) and Kay Maddox

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

Orlando KA Afghan

To commemorate your experience in Orlando, wrap up with this oneof-a-kind crocheted afghan depicting an enchanted castle on a vine of crimson roses with gold KA fireworks exploding overhead. Measures approximately 65” x 48”. Machine wash cold - tumble dry low.

Donated by: Brianne Tillotson

Island Getaway to Waikiki

Treat yourself and a guest to an island getaway in beautiful Waikiki on the island of Oahu, where you will enjoy a seven-night stay in a junior suite at the Aqua Palms Hotel Waikiki. From the expansive pool area, you will be afforded views of both Waikiki and Diamond Head. Waikiki offers everything from warm waters and perfect year-round weather to exclusive shopping and unique eateries. The stellar location puts you within an easy walk to the beach and a short stroll to the Ala Moana Shopping Center.

Redeem within 12 months. May not be used over Christmas, New Year or President’s Day and requires booking 90 days in advance.

Donated by: Mike Paulin (Beta Sigma–Southern California ’60) and Aida Paulin

Heritage Hunt Club Hunt

Prepare for a hunting experience like never before along beautiful Florida landscape adjoining the St. Johns River. You and 3 friends (4 hunters total) will choose from either a morning or afternoon quail hunt at Heritage Hunt Club in St. Cloud, Florida. You will also enjoy an Eco Tour of the local wildlife on Heritage’s approximately 35,000 acres. It will be an amazing and unforgettable experience.

This package includes premier lodging with overnight accommodations and two meals (dinner/breakfast or lunch/dinner). Choose a date between January and March 2024.

Donated by: Wright Bynum

Lexington, Virginia Weekend

Come and enjoy a weekend where it all started, Lexington, Virginia! Your experience will include a personal tour of the Kappa Alpha Archives at Mulberry Hill, a special tour of the George C. Marshall Foundation, passes for a carriage tour of historic downtown Lexington, and a $100 gift card to downtown shops and restaurants!

Package includes 2-night’s accommodations at the historic Hampton

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

Inn Col Alto, located walking distance to downtown. One evening, enjoy a private dinner at Mulberry Hill featuring specially selected wines. The other, share a special dinner hosted by Executive Director Larry Stanton Wiese and his wife Dawn.

Donated by: The George C. Marshall Foundation, Kappa Alpha Order, Ben W. Satcher, Jr. (Delta Omicron–Clemson ’79), Larry Stanton Wiese (Gamma Omega–Midwestern State ’87), and Dawn Wiese

VIP Napa Winery Experience

Prepare for an experience unlike any other! The high bidder will receive an exclusive KA branded case of Excelsior Napa Wine (6 total bottles), 1 room for 2 nights at a Hilton property in Napa, and a private tour with personal wine tasting for up to 8 in the Fairwinds Estate Winery Cave hosted by owner/proprietor Brandon Chaney.

The Fairwinds Estate Winery is ideally-situated in the hills of Calistoga and a destination winery on the northern portion of the worldrenowned Silverado Trail in Calistoga, California. Founded in 1969, it has a rich history in the development of Napa Valley as a world-class wine region. Their infrastructure and permit allows them to produce 160,000 gallons of wine annually and houses modern winemaking equipment to make some of Napa Valley’s best vintages.

Donated by: Brandon Chaney/Fairwinds Estate Winery and Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation

Practice Round Tickets to The Masters

Watch the best golfers in the world prepare to compete for the Green Jacket. You and a guest will experience Augusta National at its finest with badges for the Masters practice round on Tuesday, April 9, 2024!

You will also have access to Berckmans Place, including full service complimentary premium bars, outstanding food options, and all of the southern hospitality you would expect!

This package also includes a one-night stay (Monday or Tuesday) on Lake Murray, South Carolina. Enjoy the lake front view and relax after a long day at the course!

Donated by: Derick S. Close (Alpha Omega–North Carolina State ’78), Sallie Close, and Ben W. Satcher, Jr. (Delta Omicron–Clemson ’79)

The KAOEF would also like to thank each of the following for their generous support of this, the 26th annual Bid for Brotherhood.

Jay Adams - A. Smith Bowman Distillery

Blair Bailey

Paul Baker

Travis Brant

Benjamin J. Brooks

Richard Burke

Wright Bynum

Campus Classics

Andrew Carr

Brandon Chaney - Fairwinds

Estate Winery

Derick and Sallie Close

Guy Colado

Richard Crosier

Rick and Ellen De Alessandrini - Sassaia

Fred Diaz

Bill Dreyer

Brent Ellis

Jim and Sally Estes

Jim France

Florida Atlantic University

Darron Franta - Franta

Photography

David Gritte

Harry Haistens

Jake Howse

Del Jennings

Kappa Alpha Order

Evan Karanovich - Chick-Fil-A

Chris Knott - johnnie-O

Tony Lee

Lock Kyle - Big D’s Clubhouse

Kent McMichael

JW Marriott Grande Lakes

Joel Nickles

Aida and Mike Paulin

Dave Pinson

Derrill Rice

Russell Saloom

Ben Satcher

Stafford Portraits

George Streetman

Collin Taylor

Texas Hill Country Provisions

Brianne Tillotson

Vineyard Vines

Nathaniel G. Wallace

Taylor Watson - Over Under Clothing

Larry Stanton Wiese and Dawn

Wiese

Michael Wilson

Wines for Humanity

Woodford Reserve