“Coyotes and Cowboys,” Night with the Yotes 2024, will be held Friday, Feb. 23 in Mabee Arena. Doors open at 5 p.m. A full schedule of the evening’s proceedings can be found below.
Buy tickets or sign up to be a sponsor here! – Tickets are now limited to specific table sponsorships!
Live Auction Items
1 Mahomes Magic Value: PRICELESS!
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University
Kansas City Chiefs helmet autographed by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
2 Kansas City Symphony Date Night Value: $800
Donors: Blue Beacon International, Money Automotive, Randall & Mary Ann St. Clair
Enjoy two tickets to the Kansas City Symphony, along with a one-night stay at the Raphael Hotel on Country Club Plaza and three-day use of a SUV from Money Automotive. Various concert dates to choose from.
3 Pork-Lovers Delight Value: $800
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University Advancement
Enjoy locally grown pork, cut and wrapped to your specifications by Smoky River Meats. Hog available by mid-March or early April.
4 Isiah Pacheco NFL Football Value: $600
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University
Take home this NFL football autographed by Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco.
5 Legal Service Package Value: $1,000
Donor: Norton, Wasserman, Jones & Kelly
Professionally prepared trust and will Document. Provided is a full will package, including a last will and testament, health care and/or financial durable power of attorney, living will, and advanced directive.
6 KWU Plant Operations Party Value: PRICELESS!
Donors: KWU Plant Operations and Advancement
Come after work on Friday, April 26, from 5-7:30 p.m., to happy hour at the KWU Plant Operations building on Ninth Street. Bring up to 50 friends. Refreshments included.
7 Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Fun Value: $550
Donors: Larry Curran/Money Automotive
Game-day tickets for four, plus complimentary three-day use of an SUV from Money Autumotive. Winner will contact Larry Curran to set game dates.
8 “Study Up” at The Library! Value: PRICELESS!
Donors: KWU/The Library Sports Bar & Grill
Enjoy time with KWU President Matt Thompson at The Library Sports Bar & Grill with a reserved, semiprivate table for two hours. Dr. Thompson will be the honorary bartender for your group of up to eight, with complimentary bar snacks included. To be used in October 2024, with alcohol purchase NOT included.
9 Time To Upgrade Value: $1,200
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University
Get a brand-new Microsoft Surface Pro laptop computer. Package includes one hour of set-up assistance by the KWU Information Services department.
10 Fresh from the Garden Value: $1,200
Donor: Bob & Michelle Dolan
Get baskets of fresh, seasonal vegetables from Bob Dolan’s bountiful greenhouse, a participant in the 2024 Master Garden Tour. Available to you or your gift recipient twice a month, May through October 2024.
11 Kelce Kind of Guy Value: $900
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University
Kansas City Chiefs helmet signed by star tight end Travis Kelce.
12 Basketball in the Islands Value: $1,200
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University
Join the KWU men’s basketball team for a special tournament trip to Hawaii! The winner of this auction will travel with the team to see KWU play multiple games at the 2024 Big Island Classic in December. You’ll spend seven days and six nights at a pair of Hawaiian hotels, with activities that include a traditional luau, a hike to Diamond Head, and a tour of the USS Arizona Memorial and surrounding Pearl Harbor. Estimated dates are Dec. 15-22. Flights are not included and the winner may be responsible for some food costs. Each winner will be able to bring a companion.
13 KC Chiefs Head Coach Memorabilia Value: $700
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University
NFL football signed by Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.
14 Kirwin House Wine and Cheese Party Value: $600
Donors: Matt and Jennifer Thompson
Enjoy an afternoon or evening time with Matt and Jennifer Thompson, relaxing at the Kirwin House in September 2024. Refreshments included.
15 Itemless Item: Student Scholarships Value: PRICELESS!
Donor: You!
The 2024 itemless item is KWU scholarships. Donate today! Support KWU student scholarships for future academic years.
16 Viva Las Vegas! Value: PRICELESS!
Donors: Ken & Karen Ebert
Trip for two, including airfare to and from Las Vegas, plus ground transportation, three nights’ lodging on the Strip, one top Vegas show and one dinner out. Trip hosted by Ken and Karen Ebert.
17 Bill Snyder Helmet Value: $900
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University
Helmet autographed by former K-State head coach Bill Snyder.
18 Flag Football in the Peach State Value: PRICELESS!
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University
Support the KWU women’s flag football program at the NAIA National Championship! You’ll travel on a charter bus with the team, have hotel provided and admission to all games and practices! The tournament will occur in May in Atlanta, Ga. Winner is responsible for transportation to Salina and may incur some food costs. Each winner will be able to bring a companion. Potential dates are May 5-12.
19 Deuce It Up Value: $430
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University
Bid on a game jersey signed by Dallas Cowboys running back and former K-State star Deuce Vaughn.
20 Dinner On The Hill Value: $1,200
Donors: Mike Money, Annie Grevas, Bob and Michelle Dolan, Ken and Michelle Oliver
Enjoy a delicious and lively dinner for up to 10 guests at Mike Money’s condo at Marymount Properties on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
21 Salina Liberty Package Value: $900
Donor: Salina Liberty
Enjoy championship football right here in Salina, as the Salina Liberty move into the AFL! KWU is a proud sponsor of the Liberty and is proud to offer a 2022 CIF Championship football, a Liberty jersey and four season tickets for the Liberty’s first season in the AFL. The winner will also receive a $100 Visa gift card.
22 Vidanta’s Luxury Grand Mayan Resorts Value: $4,550
Donor: Joyce Volk
Choose from Acapulco, Cancun/Riviera Maya or Nuevo Vallarta. Relax, revive and rest in your Grand Mayan Master Room, with space for two adults and two children. Transportation from airport to resort included; resort fee ($200-$250) and airfare not included.; resort fee of $200-250 not included. Package must be used by Jan. 4, 2025.
23 Salina Country Club Membership Value: $4,800
Donor: JRI Hospitality
Begin your 12-month family membership on March 1, 2024, including swimming pool use and more. Initiation fee waived.
(A $150/quarterly food/beverage minimum will apply).
24 Ranchin’ Around Value: $1,300
Donor: KWU Department of Art and Design
Enjoy a two-night stay in a private cabin or Airstream trailer at the 1,200-acre, family-owned Dead Cat Ranch in East Texas. This unique, relaxing getaway offers a pool, hot tub, fishing, horseback riding, complimentary UTV, sport shooting and more. Shooting range fees are waived. Gun rental and ammunition/clays carry additional fees.
25 Night With The Yotes 2024, VIP Style! Value: $1,000
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University
Plan ahead to secure your table for the February 21, 2025 Night with the Yotes. Package includes reserved seating for eight and name recognition for your family or business.
26 Steak, Cigars and Bourbon on the Kirwin Patio Value: $1,000
Donor: Kansas Wesleyan University
Arrange a relaxing, delicious steak meal for your party of eight, hosted by Dr. Matt Thompson, Provost Dr. Damon Kraft and Executive Vice President Ken Oliver at the historic Kirwin House. Meal includes pre-meal bar service, a bourbon tasting led by KWU staff and after-dinner cigars around the fire pit. Event will be auctioned three times, top bidder to receive first date choice.
Premier Sponsors
Bennington State Bank
Crown Distributors
Harbin Construction
The Library Sports Bar and Grill
Long McArthur
Mahaska
Nex-Tech Creative
Ryan Roofing
Salina Regional Health Center
Salina Wholesale Liquor
Schwan’s Global Supply Chain, Inc.
Sunflower Bank
Other Sponsors
Purple Sponsors
CAD Law
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Icon Structures, Inc.
Salina Regional Health Foundation
Gold Sponsors
BE Wealth
JAB IT
Jostens
Kelly Kitchener – Shelter Insurance/Click n’ Close
Emily-May and Jim Richards
S & B Motels, Inc.
Sodexo
Superior Contracting and Manufacturing Services
Village Travel and Tours
Sponsored Tables
John Betterson ’69
B&K Bonding
Phil Coleman ’68
Heritage Real Estate Advisors, LLC
Hutton
JC Builders
Kent Lambert ’72
Meridian Media, LLC
Nex-Tech Wireless
Ken and Michelle Oliver
Pestinger Heating and Air
Salina Family YMCA
Salina Liberty Indoor Football
Salina Symphony
Solomon State Bank
President Matt and Jennifer Thompson
Evening’s Schedule
5 p.m.
Silent Auction and Games Open
7 p.m.
Invocation and Beginning of Program
Auction Items #1-3 to follow serving of dinner
7:15 p.m.
Silent Auction Section One Closes
7:30 p.m.
Silent Auction Section Two Closes
7:45 p.m.
Silent Auction Section Three Closes
Live Auction #’s 4-26, Game Winners Announced
