{"general_information":[{"message":"<div><strong>Tax and Processing fees:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/div><ul><li>A 6% sales tax fee may be applied to all applicable items.<\/li><li>A 3% credit card processing fee will be applied to all credit card transactions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div><strong>Payments:<\/strong><\/div><div><ul><li>All payments must be made prior to item pickup\/shipping. You will be charged to the card provided during registration after the auction has ended. An unpaid invoice will forfeit the winning items to the next highest bidder.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div><strong>Item Pickup:<\/strong><\/div><div><ul><li>Items can be picked up on March 19th at the pickup location indicated on each individual auction item listing. Items that are indicated as shipping will be shipped the folllowing day.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>For questions in regards to item pickup, please email Kevin at kevin@backcountryveterans.org<\/div>","message_title":"Payment & Pickup Instructions","page_message_id":"23821"},{"message":"<div><strong>The Healing Impact Of Nature<\/strong><\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>At Idaho Backcountry Veterans, our story is rooted in resilience, as we were founded by a combat veteran who navigated a challenging journey through childhood abandonment, substance abuse, alcoholism, suicide attempts, and PTSD. This founder&rsquo;s personal triumph over adversity became the driving force behind the creation of our organization.Having experienced the profound healing impact of nature firsthand, our founder envisioned a space where veterans facing similar struggles could find solace and support. Idaho Backcountry Veterans emerged from the crucible of personal experience, driven by the belief that the great outdoors and shared camaraderie could serve as a powerful antidote to the wounds of war and life&rsquo;s hardships.Our mission is a testament to the transformative journey that our founder undertook, turning personal struggles into a purpose to uplift others. Join us in this narrative of hope, where every outdoor adventure becomes a step towards healing, and every veteran&rsquo;s story is a testament to the strength found in overcoming life&rsquo;s challenges.<\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div><strong>&nbsp;Founder \/ Executive Director - Kevin McFarland<\/strong><\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div><strong><img src=\"..\/..\/..\/_files\/_clients\/912\/library\/Screenshot_2024-03-03_at_2_48_33_PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"564\"><\/strong><\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>Hailing from Melba, Idaho, Kevin grew up hunting and fishing with his grandpa where he developed his passion for the great outdoors. After joining the National Guard in 2003, he deployed to combat zones in both Kirkuk and Baghdad, Iraq. After returning home, he discovered that the time he spent outdoors helped him deal with the realities of combat and he sought to help other veterans overcome and deal with the burdens of PTSD the best way he knew how, via the outdoors. It was this realization that led him to co-found Idaho Backcountry Veterans.<\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div><strong>Vice President - Daniel Figini<\/strong><\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div><strong><img src=\"..\/..\/..\/_files\/_clients\/912\/library\/Screenshot_2024-03-03_at_2_49_30_PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"570\"><\/strong><\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>Drawn by the call of the great outdoors, Daniel, an Army Veteran and prior Scout, relocated to Idaho upon his separation from Active Duty in 2016. He takes every opportunity to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of God&rsquo;s country through hunting, fishing, and shooting. The positive impacts he experienced through outdoor activities led him to join the IBV Team in order to connect with other Veterans and help them have similar experiences and opportunities to make lasting memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.<\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div><strong>Treasurer - Carlos Valadez Jr.<\/strong><\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div><strong><img src=\"..\/..\/..\/_files\/_clients\/912\/library\/Screenshot_2024-03-03_at_2_49_37_PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"745\" height=\"600\"><\/strong><\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>Native of Nampa, Idaho, Carlos joined the Marines in 2003 after graduating from Skyview High School. His 13 years in the Corps included multiple combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan with the Huey and Cobra Helicopter. Upon separation from the Marines, he returned to Idaho and joined the the 124th Fighter Wing Munitions as a Crew Chief with the Idaho Air National Guard, allowing him to continue to serve while being able to spend more time with his wife and three children. As an IBV member, he uses his extensive knowledge of the local waterways and his skills as an avid angler to help Veterans find peace through the pursuit of Idaho&rsquo;s incredible variety of fish.<\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div><strong>Secretary - Robyn McFarland<\/strong><\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div><strong><img src=\"..\/..\/..\/_files\/_clients\/912\/library\/Screenshot_2024-03-03_at_2_49_43_PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"593\"><\/strong><\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div><div>Hailing from Idaho, my formative years instilled in me a profound appreciation for the outdoors and a profound commitment to community values. Having observed the transformative influence of nature on my husband, a combat veteran with two Iraq tours, I now serve as the secretary for a distinguished nonprofit dedicated to veterans. Collaborating alongside my husband, we endeavor to make a meaningful impact on the lives of fellow veterans. It is both a privilege and an honor to contribute to the well-being of our veterans, leveraging the positive influence of nature on their lives.<\/div><div>&nbsp;<\/div>","message_title":"About Us","page_message_id":"23822"},{"message":"<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>We would like to thank all of our supporters who have generously donated to our online auction. Your support has truly made such an impact on our abillity to continue our mission. We cannot thank you enough for your continuous support!<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Fireside Pine<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Zero Dark Thirty<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Barber Station Assisted Living<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Boise Juice Co.<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Caldwell Starbucks<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Cody Walgamott with State Farm Insurnace<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Aegis Gun Care<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Aesthetic Eye<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Dan Solari&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Diamond Girls<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">HK Environmental, LLC.<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Idaho Central Credit Union<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Idaho Veterans Chamber Of Commerce&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">MidStar Firearms<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">NHD Regenerative Medicine<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Personalized Keepsakes<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Stephanie Tsuneko Photography<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Tri5 Woodshop<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Weichart Realtors<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Wetfly<\/span><\/div>","message_title":"Our Supporters\/Donors","page_message_id":"23824"}]}