Sheep Industry News March 2022

RAMS PAC Auction Sets Record at $31,700

B idding was spirited and competitive at the 2022 RAMS PAC auction as a record amount of $31,700 was raised to support candidates who understand the needs of the American sheep industry. Most of the proceeds – $27,860 – were raised in the live auction in San Diego where big ticket items sold well amongst the gath ered crowd. An additional $3,840 was raised through an online silent auction that was open to anyone with an internet connec tion. Most of the silent auction items were clothing and decorative pieces. The auction total topped the previous record of $28,000 plus from Scottsdale, Ariz., in 2020. Leading the way was a five-day mountain lion hunt that was donated by Wyoming sheep producer Bob Harlan. Tim Turner, DVM, paid $6,000 for the hunt. A pheasant hunting trip donated by South Dakota's Steve Clements also drew significant interest and sold to Cindy Siddoway for $3,000. While there's no hunting planned, a one-week stay in Ruidoso, N.M., sold for $1,600 to Randy Tunby. The trip was donated by Benny Cox of Texas.

Artwork proved popular, as well. ASI Vice President Brad Boner bought a print for $2,000, while another piece sold to Charles Redd for $1,100. Two 2022 Winter Olympics sweaters donated by Jeanne Carver's Shaniko Wool Company sold for $1,800 and $1,700. A Pendleton wool jacket also sold for $1,825.

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