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The 29th Annual Gladhander Auction, "Seuss on the Loose," was an overwhelming success.
See raffle section at the bottom for the winners of the 2011 raffle.
General Information
Established in 1983, the Gladhander is a formal event complete with silent and live auctions, and online auction, and a raffle for a brand new car! Since the first Gladhander, the event has raised over $8.7 million for GTACS, a significant contribution in providing a Christ-centered, quality education for our students. All are welcome!
Internet Auction
Select Gladhander items are available on eBAY.
Volunteer Info
Gladhander could not be accomplished without the help of over 450 volunteers. From decorations, to solicitations, to working the Main Event, volunteers are the reason for Gladhander's continued success.
Chairs 2011: Bill and Debbie Marsh
Attendance: Bridget Thuente, Katie Bobrowski
Cashiers: Wayne and Jennifer Johnson
Catalog: Cathy Nelson, John Phillips
Cinema Productions: Linda Currie, Helen Martin, Gail Barnes, and Julie Jenkins
Decorations: Andy and Carla Nickodemus
Dinner/Refreshments: Doug & Maureen DeYoung, Jon & Sue Elliott, Gary & Karen Provins, David & Stephanie Rowe
Live Auction Gifts: Andrea Domres and Tania Egger-Harris
Solicitation: Dennis Brodeur and Mike Marsh
Hospitality: Kim Schmitz, Brian & Kim Gerberding
Internet Auction: Jerri Gabriel
Physical Arrangements: Steve Peacock
Preview: Dave & Trina Kaplan
Publicity: Becky Kalajian
Raffle: Chris Middleton and Al Zelinski
Silent Auction Gifts: Jackie Anderson and Molly Jarema
Student Manpower: Molly Klettner
Thank You Party: Lori Phillips, Matt Bauman, Erick Chittle, and Janet Troppman
Volunteers: Call Gladhander 941-4523
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Main Event
Attend and be part of one of the finest fundraisers, complete with a live auction, elegant dinner and drinks, raffle prizes, and plenty of opportunities to visit with old friends and make new ones. We will even serve you breakfast at 11:30 p.m.! Cost is $150 each, advance tickets only.
October 29, 2011 Main Event Timeline
5:00 p.m. Refreshments and Hors d'Oeuvres
6:45 p.m. Video Presentation
7:00 p.m. Prayer and Dinner
7:20 p.m. Live Auction Begins
11:30 p.m. Breakfast Buffet
Preview Night
Can't come to the Gladhander Auction? Preview Night gives everyone a chance to enjoy the amazing transformation of St. Francis High School and Holy Angels Elementary School into a themed venue. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments are served. Join us for silent auction bidding and more!
Raffle Information
Raffle 2011 Information (raffle license #C25381)
Our raffle features a top prize of the choice of a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class or a 2012 Cadillac SRX...or $32,000 cash! Raffle tickets are $125 each or 2 for $200. Call 941-4523 today to purchase!
2012 Mercedes-Benz Courtesy of Fox Motors www.foxmotorsusa.com
2011 Cadillac SRX Courtesy of Cherry Capital www.cherrycapital.com
Additional six drawings for $500 each and four drawings at $1,000 each. Drawings held on October 29 at approxim11 p.m. (Need not be present to win).
SPECIAL EARLY BIRD DRAWING for $500 will be held during halftime of the St. Francis homecoming game on Saturday, October 8 at 2:30 p.m. (Need not be present to win). Proceeds benefit Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools.
2011 Winners
- Grand Prize Winner: Dorothy Bartlett of East Jordan, Michigan (chose $32,000 in cash)
$500 Winners:
- Ellyn Tarrant, Traverse City
- Kevin Carney, Traverse City
- Rev. Robert J. Zuchowski, Elk Rapids
- Colleen Yunker, Traverse City
- Barbara Brehm-Grewe, Mesick
- Gary and Karen Provins, Traverse City
$1,000 Winners:
- Alma McDowell, Kalkaska
- Nancy K. Staffan, Elk Rapids
- Matt and Jennie Therrien, Lake Ann
- Mike Kesseler, Lake Jackson, Texas
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Peruse the Gladhander Catalog Online
St. Francis Rally For Raffle Tickets!
Gladhander Newsletter July 21, 2011 |
