Foundation Auction Once Again Breaks Record

A change of venue for the annual Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation Auction at Cowboy Christmas was one that had record-shattering results.  The auction raised over $30,000 for the fund, which will award $31,500 in scholarships this year.

The auction was moved from the center stage area of the Convention Center to Flint Rasmussen's "Outside the Barrel" stage.  It allowed more spectator seating and a larger, safer area for the contestants to gather and wait to showcase their items.   Items brought included weekend ski packages, a Martina McBride autographed guitar, a NASCAR package, paintings, prints and more.  Amanda Jenkins even sold the clothes off her back to help raise funds!  The light lime green outfit was made by Kristi Q Design and included a blouse, skirt, two pairs of pants and a pair of size 8 boots. 

During the auction cowboy artist Jack Wells presented Amanda with her official Miss Rodeo America Portrait.  Amanda's parents also presented a painting to Amanda of herself carrying the America Flag at a rodeo.

A special thank you goes out to Las Vegas Events for helping with the arrangements for the auction.