Post by yotefan on Mar 2, 2014 11:15:50 GMT -6
If you haven't done so already, it's time to re-up with the USD Howling Pack for 2014. Many of you on this board are already members so I realize I am preaching to the choir. For this reason, I would offer you a few thoughts for your consideration.
First, the Howling Pack's goal last year was to hit 1,000 members and raise over $500,000. We narrowly missed our 1,000 member mark by about 20 members, however, we easily surpassed the $500,000 goal by raising nearly $520,000. In 2014 we expect to bring in far more donors and dollars, but we can't do it without your help. For the first time ever, we are now working on a strategic plan with the help of the USD Athletic Department staff as it relates to the Howling Pack. With their help, we are setting ambitious goals. In 5 years, we expect to be well over the $1,000,000 mark and have well over 2,000 HP members.
So, how can YOU help? Easy. If you aren't a member of the Howling Pack, you need to join today. Even a $100 donation can be made for as little as $8.33 a month. All of us who attended USD can at least afford to give something. If you are already giving, increase your gift. If every member of the Pack increased their annual giving by just 10% every year it would have a dramatic effect on USD athletics.
Next, we all know someone we can take to games and get interested in USD athletics. In time, those folks can become the next 1,000 members of the Howling Pack. Get your friends and former classmates or team-mates to join. Get them coming with you to games. Bring a nephew, bring a neighbor, bring a co-worker, etc... Never stop building our fan-base. Yes, losing sucks, but winning will come. Hell, Cubs tickets are hard to get for a reason. Though they haven't won a World Series since the Model-T was in production and Geronimo was still alive, their fans and the environment at Wrigley are what keep people coming back. Let's create that same atmosphere at USD.
Finally, when USD breaks ground on our new arena in May and we start regularly winning Summit League titles, there will come a day when getting certain tickets will be a tall order. The same can be said about the looming tidal wave of success headed our way in football. By joining the Howling Pack, you are building priority points to make certain you can get the best tickets to the events of your choice ahead of non-HP members.
I am often reminded of the quote on the wall inside the door of the Churchill-Haines Lab at USD: "To whom much has been given, much is expected." I'm willing to offer that everyone on this board in some large or small way owes a debt of some kind to USD. I know I do. Giving back to USD through the Howling Pack is just one small way I can repay all that was given to me.
If you have further questions, send me a PM and I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about joining the Howling Pack. You can also visit www.goyotes.com and click on the Howling Pack link for more information.
First, the Howling Pack's goal last year was to hit 1,000 members and raise over $500,000. We narrowly missed our 1,000 member mark by about 20 members, however, we easily surpassed the $500,000 goal by raising nearly $520,000. In 2014 we expect to bring in far more donors and dollars, but we can't do it without your help. For the first time ever, we are now working on a strategic plan with the help of the USD Athletic Department staff as it relates to the Howling Pack. With their help, we are setting ambitious goals. In 5 years, we expect to be well over the $1,000,000 mark and have well over 2,000 HP members.
So, how can YOU help? Easy. If you aren't a member of the Howling Pack, you need to join today. Even a $100 donation can be made for as little as $8.33 a month. All of us who attended USD can at least afford to give something. If you are already giving, increase your gift. If every member of the Pack increased their annual giving by just 10% every year it would have a dramatic effect on USD athletics.
Next, we all know someone we can take to games and get interested in USD athletics. In time, those folks can become the next 1,000 members of the Howling Pack. Get your friends and former classmates or team-mates to join. Get them coming with you to games. Bring a nephew, bring a neighbor, bring a co-worker, etc... Never stop building our fan-base. Yes, losing sucks, but winning will come. Hell, Cubs tickets are hard to get for a reason. Though they haven't won a World Series since the Model-T was in production and Geronimo was still alive, their fans and the environment at Wrigley are what keep people coming back. Let's create that same atmosphere at USD.
Finally, when USD breaks ground on our new arena in May and we start regularly winning Summit League titles, there will come a day when getting certain tickets will be a tall order. The same can be said about the looming tidal wave of success headed our way in football. By joining the Howling Pack, you are building priority points to make certain you can get the best tickets to the events of your choice ahead of non-HP members.
I am often reminded of the quote on the wall inside the door of the Churchill-Haines Lab at USD: "To whom much has been given, much is expected." I'm willing to offer that everyone on this board in some large or small way owes a debt of some kind to USD. I know I do. Giving back to USD through the Howling Pack is just one small way I can repay all that was given to me.
If you have further questions, send me a PM and I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about joining the Howling Pack. You can also visit www.goyotes.com and click on the Howling Pack link for more information.
