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Post by coyotecrazie5 on Feb 27, 2018 16:04:46 GMT -6
HP Email:
Mark your calendars! The 2018 Calling All Coyotes Red Tie Event is set for April 13, 2018, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Featured this year will be over 100 silent auction packages that you can easily bid on from your mobile device or computer! Plus, over 15 live auction packages will be spotlighted during the event! Can't join us? You don't need to be present to participate! We'll have our professional team of concierge bidders available to bid for you throughout the event! Details coming soon.
Space is limited! Reserve your table or tickets today by contacting the Howling Pack staff at (605) 658-5513. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. We can't wait to see you decked out in your red soon! #GoYotes
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Post by usdguy99 on Feb 28, 2018 10:53:43 GMT -6
This is just my opinion of what I have seen so far in regards to the replacements in the Athletic Development department. Whether you liked working with Erica, Chris Kassin, or John Schemmel....they were engaged. They made an attempt to get to know people, introduce themselves to you, very responsive to donors, etc. While I am not a "whale" donor, I contribute my fair share and have been a very willing donor of auction items for the Calling All Coyotes. Big difference from year's past and so far this year....the former group asked. I did not know Erica from Adam, but she made a point of introducing herself. I only know the names of the new group because their names are on the goyotes.com staff directory. This may come across as a knock on this new crew, but I want to see the Howling Pack and this event do well and if our fundraising people do not even try and meet the donors that already give, that's an issue.
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Post by azsod73 on Feb 28, 2018 11:35:13 GMT -6
This is just my opinion of what I have seen so far in regards to the replacements in the Athletic Development department. Whether you liked working with Erica, Chris Kassin, or John Schemmel....they were engaged. They made an attempt to get to know people, introduce themselves to you, very responsive to donors, etc. While I am not a "whale" donor, I contribute my fair share and have been a very willing donor of auction items for the Calling All Coyotes. Big difference from year's past and so far this year....the former group asked. I did not know Erica from Adam, but she made a point of introducing herself. I only know the names of the new group because their names are on the goyotes.com staff directory. This may come across as a knock on this new crew, but I want to see the Howling Pack and this event do well and if our fundraising people do not even try and meet the donors that already give, that's an issue. Totally agree. I never understood the purge (Kassin left of his own accord), but my experience to date with new staff has been underwhelming. |
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Post by usdtator on Feb 28, 2018 13:25:14 GMT -6
This is just my opinion of what I have seen so far in regards to the replacements in the Athletic Development department. Whether you liked working with Erica, Chris Kassin, or John Schemmel....they were engaged. They made an attempt to get to know people, introduce themselves to you, very responsive to donors, etc. While I am not a "whale" donor, I contribute my fair share and have been a very willing donor of auction items for the Calling All Coyotes. Big difference from year's past and so far this year....the former group asked. I did not know Erica from Adam, but she made a point of introducing herself. I only know the names of the new group because their names are on the goyotes.com staff directory. This may come across as a knock on this new crew, but I want to see the Howling Pack and this event do well and if our fundraising people do not even try and meet the donors that already give, that's an issue. Totally agree. I never understood the purge (Kassin left of his own accord), but my experience to date with new staff has been underwhelming. Our season tickets for basketball are right next to the Cortrust area and I have been able to watch the "new crew" for an entire basketball season... My biggest observation, from afar, has been that the "new crew", while friendly, do not have the dynamic personalities that Kassin and Erica had and do not work-the-crowd those two did. Kassin would go out of his way to come over and shake your hand regardless of whether you were a small donor or a huge donor. And Erica was the same way. They made you feel special. It may take some time for the "new crew" to get comfortable enough to do that... but then again, can we afford to wait for them to get up-to-speed? |
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Post by usdguy99 on Feb 28, 2018 14:06:09 GMT -6
Totally agree. I never understood the purge (Kassin left of his own accord), but my experience to date with new staff has been underwhelming. Our season tickets for basketball are right next to the Cortrust area and I have been able to watch the "new crew" for an entire basketball season... My biggest observation, from afar, has been that the "new crew", while friendly, do not have the dynamic personalities that Kassin and Erica had and do not work-the-crowd those two did. Kassin would go out of his way to come over and shake your hand regardless of whether you were a small donor or a huge donor. And Erica was the same way. They made you feel special. It may take some time for the "new crew" to get comfortable enough to do that... but then again, can we afford to wait for them to get up-to-speed? In my opinion, it's not a matter of being comfortable-it's a matter of effort. Their job is fundraising and if they are not making at least an effort to get know the donors that is an issue. I took the effort to introduce myself whether I was comfortable or not and I'm not asking anyone for a contribution. |
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Post by easmus on Feb 28, 2018 14:21:13 GMT -6
I agree with all that was said above. Was just having this conversation with some buddies the other night.
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Post by easmus on Mar 7, 2018 20:17:37 GMT -6
I thought the HP did an excellent job during the SLT.
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Post by yodayote on Apr 9, 2018 8:25:26 GMT -6
The past couple of years there has been an online auction for the event, but I can't find one this year. Does anyone have a clue about this?
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Post by usdguy99 on Apr 9, 2018 9:22:09 GMT -6
The past couple of years there has been an online auction for the event, but I can't find one this year. Does anyone have a clue about this? I also looked this morning. They have been posting regular info about the event on social media but nothing about the silent auction. Great way to raise $ from those not able to attend in person. |
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Post by goyotes24 on Apr 9, 2018 13:39:27 GMT -6
I would certainly like to partake in the online auction if they have it this year.
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Post by goyotes24 on Apr 9, 2018 13:40:54 GMT -6
Also, who replaced Erica and Chris?
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Post by yotesbacker on Apr 9, 2018 13:54:21 GMT -6
Hilary Sosinski and Jeff Seagren. Also Andy Carr replaced Jon Schemmel. Was wondering about this segment of the Auction too: placed a question to the Howling Pack, have not heard back yet.
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Post by yotesbacker on Apr 9, 2018 14:57:43 GMT -6
Hilary Sosinski and Jeff Seagren. Also Andy Carr replaced Jon Schemmel. Was wondering about this segment of the Auction too: placed a question to the Howling Pack, have not heard back yet. The online auction is scheduled to commence either later tonight or tomorrow morning. |
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Post by coyotecrazie5 on Apr 9, 2018 18:46:33 GMT -6
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Post by Cousin Eddie on Apr 9, 2018 19:21:44 GMT -6
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