VERMILLION, S.D.—A seven-day stay in the Hamptons, a 2020 Final Four package, and a Dallas Cowboys experience are some of the live items that will be featured at the Calling All Coyotes Auction presented by CorTrust Bank and set for Friday at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Thanks to the generous donations of many organizations and individuals, there are 24 packages that will be spotlighted during the live auction. In addition to those mentioned above, some of the featured items include:
- One week in a four-bedroom Seaside estate in Florida
- An ultimate tailgate trailer that includes two grills, two 55-inch TVs, and two bar taps
- A Napa Valley private wine tasting for four people
- A backyard BBQ with president Sheila Gestring
- An NFL Hall of Fame package in Canton, Ohio
All packages are available for online viewing at
coyotes19.givesmart.com. Unable to attend? Concierge bidding is available for the live auction items. Connect with a member of the USD Howling Pack team by emailing
howlingpack@usdfoundation.org to learn more. All concierge bids must be submitted by 10 a.m. Friday.
Those in attendance Friday can also participate in the Fund-A-Yote portion of the evening, which features four incredible Coyote student-athletes. Each athlete will share their personal story, their passion for being a Coyote, and how scholarships have enhanced their experience. Go to
coyotes19.givesmart.com, log into your account, click view items and choose "Click to Donate".
This is the sixth annual fundraising dinner hosted by the USD athletic department and the Howling Pack. All proceeds help fund student-athlete scholarships through the Howling Pack. CorTrust Bank serves as the presenting sponsor.
"We are asking people to reflect on the benefits enjoyed today as a result of their time at USD," said CorTrust Bank CEO Jack Hopkins. "The vision and work we are doing will impact the future of USD student-athletes through scholarships and program support that paves the future for many."
While the event is sold out, more than 120 items are available for
online bidding here. Those items include a Botox party for four, four tickets to the Kenny Chesney concert in Sioux Falls and a weekend stay at Terry Peak cabin in the Black Hills.
About the Howling Pack
The mission of the Howling Pack is to promote and financially support the University of South Dakota athletic department and all individual athletic teams, while encouraging the development of the student-athlete.
