Bearkat Athletics Dinner & Auction July 31
7/22/2015 9:15:00 AM | Football
The celebration of Sam Houston football's 100th season kicks off Friday July 31 with the 27th Bearkat Athletics dinner and auction.
The annual fundraising event to be held at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum benefits the Bearkat football enrichment fund and allows patrons to dine with Sam Houston student-athletes, learn more about the program and bid on outstanding items through silent and live auctions.
Activities begin at 5 p.m. with a reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and a program at 7 p.m. and entertainment from Dan Dunn's Paintjam at 7:45 p.m.
“This is an exciting time for Bearkat football. This event will help build an even stronger program here at Sam Houston,” head coach K.C. Keeler said. “All money raised from ticket sales and the auction will benefit the young men who represent our university and community as Bearkat football players."
Among the items up for bid during the live auction are a speed painting creation by Paintjam artist Dan Dunn; two fishing trips for four in Port O'Connor; an “escape to serenity” hotel stay and spa package at Houston Hotel Granduca; tickets to Houston Rockets and Texans sporting events; jet service for six to an SHSU football game; and other trips and various sporting packages.
Silent auction items will include four club-level Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers football tickets with parking; autographed football college and professional paraphernalia; a photography shoot package; personal training sessions; a limo service package with dinner; and several jewelry packages.
Individual tickets are $75 and table sponsorships (for tables of eight) are available at three levels ranging from $1,250-$5,000.
SHSU stands as one of only three FCS programs that have earned berths in the NCAA Division I playoffs each of the past four years. The Bearkats have won Southland Conference football championships and reached the FCS Final Four in three of those seasons.
The 2015 Bearkat Athletics Dinner and Auction is presented by Carol Hail Weller, '69, and Joe Weller. Other event sponsors include Carolyn Chipman Faulk, '70; ARAMARK/SH Dining Services; Jonathan C. Amato, '08, and Joseph Amato, '72; and Alan L. Tinsley, PC, and Stewart Builders, Inc.
Table sponsorships and tickets can be purchased by calling 936.294.4758 or at events@shsu.edu.
