O N G H W L I 2015 2016 P A C K University of South Dakota
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Coyote Fans, On behalf of the University of South Dakota Athletic Department and our 370 student-athletes, thank you for your support of Coyote Athletics and the Howling Pack. This past year was a record year for the Howling Pack, surpassing $900,000 which was an 80% increase over 2013. With that outpouring of support in 2014, I am confident we will surpass our $1 million Next Level campaign goal in 2015, one year ahead of schedule. We are committed to growing the tremendous participation and encouraging everyone to become a Howling Pack member. Our student-athletes give 110% every day in the classroom, in training and in competition. This year I ask you to do the same with your 2015 Howling Pack membership. If you are a first-time member, please consider joining at your desired membership level plus 10%. Renewing members, please consider increasing your 2014 donation by 10% if you are unable to jump to the Next Level of membership. We are proud you are part of South Dakota s Team and appreciate your continued support. Please review the 2015 membership guide and become an active Howling Pack member. Go Yotes! Important Dates: January 1, 2015 Start of Membership April 24, 2015 Calling All Coyotes Auction June 20, 2015 Coyote Golf Outing The Bluffs, Vermillion, SD July 15, 2015 Football Season Ticket Deadline October 1, 2015 Basketball Season Ticket Deadline December, 2015 Scholarship Dinner December 31, 2015 End of Membership
ABOUT THE HOWLING PACK WHAT IS THE HOWLING PACK? The Howling Pack provides annual scholarship dollars to student-athletes at the University of South Dakota. Through a combination of generous financial giving, spirited social functions and boundless personal encouragement, the Howling Pack is committed to the positive development of University of South Dakota athletics. Why is the Howling Pack Important? The Howling Pack helps the athletic department provide nearly $4 million annually in student-athlete scholarships and program support. By becoming a member, you help provide the resources necessary to prepare our student-athletes for success in both competition and in the classroom. The growth of the Howling Pack is crucial to the continued success and sustainability of our athletic department. NEXT LEVEL CAMPAIGN We are asking everyone to consider jumping to the NEXT LEVEL of membership in 2015. You will receive additional benefits while increasing your commitment to our student-athletes success. GIVE 110% If you are unable to jump a full level of membership, please consider giving 110% of your 2014 gift. Our student-athletes give 110% every day in the classroom and in competition; we ask you to consider making the same commitment to them. 2014 Review 1,002 Members $945,202 2015 Goals 1,100 Members $1,100,000 I gave 110% because playing volleyball at the University of South Dakota the past four years has been such an honor and an experience that I will cherish the rest of my life! - Kendall Kritenbrink (Volleyball) visit www.howlingpack.com to join now!
WHERE YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE As tuition costs are on the rise, we are committed to growing our investment in student-athletes. We ask for your support to help offset the $3.7 million scholarship investment we make annually in our student-athletes to become future leaders. Tuition Costs SOUTH DAKOTA MINNESOTA Reduced residents Residents Non-Residents Tuition (30 hours) $4,164 $4,778 $6,246 Fees 3,858 3,858 4,548 Books (estimate) 1,100 1,100 1,100 Housing 3,926 3,926 3,926 Food Service 3,106 3,106 3,106 Total $16,154 $16,768 $18,926 It is a privilege to play basketball and receive a great education at the University of South Dakota. Giving 110% effort is my way of giving back to the University right now. - Casey Kasperbauer (Men s Basketball) visit www.howlingpack.com to join now!
Craig Smith Head Men s Basketball Coach I am amazed at the University s drive to reach the Next Level of success in academics and athletics. Join me in jumping to the NEXT LEVEL of the Howling Pack and support the future of Coyote student-athletes. Did you know that 100% of USD athletic coaches and staff are members of the Howling Pack? amy Williams Head Women s Basketball Coach This year I am giving 110% to the Howling Pack to support our student-athletes who are consistently giving 110% every day to be the best Coyotes they can be.
2015-16 GIVING LEVELS & BENEFITS $12,000 GREAT EXPECTATIONS $10,000 PRESIDENTS $7,500 DIRECTORS $5,000 DIAMOND $3,000 PLATINUM $2,000 GOLD Named Scholarship & Criteria Selection Team Travel Opportunity Access for two (2) to the Coyote Golf Outing Access for two (2) to Calling All Coyotes Auction Invitation for two (2) to Scholarship Banquet Specialty Donor Gift Access to Coyote Landing* & Coyote Athletic Pass** Football Prioirty Parking & Tailgating at DakotaDome* Men s & Women s Basketball Priority Parking at DakotaDome* Membership Card & Car Window Decal 10% Discount at USD Barnes & Noble Bookstore Program & Website Recognition Howling Pack Insider E-Newsletter (email address needed) Invitations to Special Events & Athletic Functions Ticket Purchase Priority Tax Deduction *Season ticket holders only **Excludes football & basketball 80% of your gift is tax deductible, less the cost of individual benefits. visit www.howlingpack.com to join now! $1,200 SILVER $600 RED $300 WHITE $100 COACHES
new COYOTE POINTS system Coyote Points are accumulated based on current year s giving, total gifts supporting athletics, season ticket purchases and being a former student-athlete. Please be aware the way that Coyote Points are being awarded has changed this year. Below is an explanation of the changes: Financial Support 2015-16 Howling Pack gift Lifetime gifts to Athletics 10 points per $100 given 1 point per $100 given Loyalty Consecutive years giving to the Howling Pack Football season tickets Basketball season tickets Consecutive years purchasing football season tickets Consecutive years purchasing men s basketball season tickets Consecutive years purchasing women s basketball season tickets 1 point per year 1 point per season ticket 1 point per season ticket 1 point per year 1 point per year 1 point per year Affinity Varsity Letter Winner (one time) Alumni Member (one time) 10 points 1 point Coyote Points will be reset and calculated based upon the new system above. Due to these changes, everyone s point total will be significantly less. All donors start at 0 every year and rankings and benefit opportunities will be set annually based on the system above. For more information on the new Coyote Point system, please visit our website: www.howlingpack.com. I give 110% effort because I am extremely grateful to this University and its supporters for giving me the opportunity to play Division I football, while earning a first-class education. - Eric Shufford, Jr. (Football)
FOOTBALL SEATING Priority Seating Reserved Seating Bleacher Seating Family 4-Pack Visitor Seating FOOTBALL & basketball Purchase Priority I H G F E D C B A 0 10 20 30 40 50 40 30 20 10 0 GENERAL PARKING PRIORITY PARKING LOTS A,C,D COYOTE TAILGATE NATION & PARKING LOT B HANDICAPPED PARKING STUDENT SECTION STUDENT TAILGATE CONSTRUCTION ZONE A C B D Ticket Purchase Priority Howling Pack members can purchase season and single game tickets in the priority seating sections for both football and basketball. Coyote Points are used to determine priority for ticket purchase and seating at away games and playoffs/tournaments. fo0tball Priority Parking Howling Pack members at the Red Club or higher, who purchased season ticket(s), have access to parking at the DakotaDome on football game days. Priority parking spots will be provided based on Coyote Points. Tailgate Nation Coyote Tailgate Nation is located in Lot B. Howling Pack members at the Red Club or higher, who purchase season ticket(s), have priority to purchase a tailgate spot. basketball priority Parking Howling Pack members at the White Club or higher, who purchased season ticket(s), have access to priority parking at the DakotaDome on basketball game days. Priority parking spots will be provided based on Coyote Points.
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW Basketball Seating Season Tickets can be purchased the following ways 1.) Visit our website www.goyotes.com/tickets 2.) Call the USD Ticket Office at (605) 677-5959 3.) Email the USD Ticket Office at Tickets@usd.edu 2015 Football Season Tickets Season $125 USD Faculty/Staff $107 Family Plan Adult* $125 Family Plan USD Fac./Staff* $107 Family Plan Youth (Grade K-12)* $50 2015 football Single Game Tickets Adult Single Game** $20 Youth Single Game** $10 Dakota Days (Oct. 3) $30 USD vs. SDSU (Nov. 14) $40 H G F E D C B A STUDENT SEC. FF EE DD J K STUDENT SEC. A Priority Seating Reserved Seating Bleacher Seating Priority Bleacher Family 4-Pack Courtside Seating B Purchase Priority *Only available in Section C ** Excludes Dakota Days & SDSU games PRIORITY PARKING LOTS C & D C D OPEN PARKING LOTS A & B HANDICAPPED PARKING CONSTRUCTION ZONE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: A: When must donations be made to qualify for benefits? Donor benefits are based on annual giving totals from Jan.1 Dec. 31, with specific deadlines for season, single game and away game tickets for football, men s and women s basketball. Q: A: How do I secure tickets to Dakota Days and other premiere games? The only way to guarantee tickets is to join the Howling Pack or purchase season tickets. Q: A: Can I make one payment for 2015-16 Howling Pack gift and season tickets? Yes. By using our newly implemented NeuLion software, you can make one payment for both your Howling Pack gift and your season tickets. Please go to www.goyotes.com/tickets or call the Coyote Ticket Office at 605-677-5959. If you choose not to make the purchase electronically, then we respectfully ask that you write two separate checks. Howling Pack gifts are made payable to USD Foundation (Howling Pack in memo) and season tickets are made payable to USD Athletics (tickets in memo). Q: A: I am still making payments on my 2014-15 gift. Do I need to wait until all payments have been made before making my 2015-16 gift? No. As long as a pledge is made, payments are not required until your 2014-15 pledge is complete. I am truly blessed to be part of the USD Track and Field team. I give 110% because my success has been made possible by great coaches, teammates and wonderful supporters of Coyote athletics. - Megan Glisar (Track & Field)
2015-16 howling pack Membership form Member Information Membership Levels Name Great Expectations ($12,000+) Spouse s Name Mailing Address City State Zip Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Email Mail this card to: PO Box 5555, Vermillion, SD 57069 or join online at www.howlingpack.com Payment Information Presidents Club ($10,000-11,999) Check (payable to USD Foundation) Visa MasterCard Discover Card # Gift Amount: Expiration Date Charge my card: One-time Quarterly Annually Monthly Directors Club ($7,500-9,999) Diamond Club ($5,000-7,499) Platinum Club ($3,000-4,999) Gold Club ($2,000-2,999) Silver Club ($1,200-1,999) Bill me on / /15 Red Club ($600-1,199) White Club ($300-599) _ Signature Coaches Club ($100-299) Other - GIVE 110% (I am committing to give 110% of my gift last year to make my total gift this year) M M Y Y Y Y Semi-annually Tax Deduction I do not wish to receive gift benefits. Note: Checking this box will exclude you from receiving a priority seating option for football and basketball, thereby making your gift 100% deductible. Otherwise, 80% of your membership, less the cost of individual benefits, is tax deductible for all levels. Please send additional check for season ticket purchase, payable to: USD Athletics When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. For inquiries, please contact the University of South Dakota Foundation at 800-521-3575 or 605-677-6703. NCAA Rules and Regulations The University of South Dakota is committed to adhering to the rules and regulations established by the NCAA. This responsibility extends beyond the athletic department to the greater University community and beyond. As a donor/booster, you are considered a representative of USD athletics interests. Once you become a Howling Pack member or contribute to any USD athletic funds, you retain this identity indefinitely. If you have any questions related to NCAA rules or regulations, please call the USD Compliance office at 605-677-5309. Thank you for helping us protect the eligibility and well-being of our student-athletes, the integrity of the University of South Dakota and for all your support! visit www.howlingpack.com to join now!
www.howlingpack.com For more information, call 605-624-5714 P.O. Box 5555 Vermillion, SD 57069 800-521-3575 or 605-677-6703 www.onwardsd.org