Gladhander 2008 Theme...Erin Go Bragh!
Mark your calendars for the 26th Gladhander Auction on October 25, 2008!
Preview Night Friday, October 24, 2008
Click here to learn more about this year's Gladhander!
2008 Raffle Tickets available in August! Call the Gladhander office at 941-4523!
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! Proceeds from this fabulous event benefit GTACS by providing over 8% of the annual operating budget. Since the first Gladhander, the event has raised over $7.7 million a significant contribution in providing a Christ-centered, quality education for our students. All are welcome!
Internet Auction
You don't have to wait until the 26th Gladhander Auction to place a bid! This year, all of our internet auctions will be held on Ebay. Check back in fall of 2008 to view items. Happy bidding!
Volunteer Info
Gladhander could not be accomplished without the help of over 450 volunteers. From decorations, to solicitations, to working the Main Event, these volunteers are the reason for Gladhanders continued success.
As we approach Gladhander 2008, we need your help. Below is a list of Committees and their chairs. Review it and find what best fits your time and talent. There are lots of opportunities for your involvement. For more information contact the Gladhander office at 941-GLAD.
Chairs 2008: Mike & Maggie Kent
Chairs 2009 & 2010: Pete and Kim Schmitz
Attendance: Mary Lou Middleton
Shelley Brown
Cashiers: Wayne & Jennifer Johnson and Howard & Martha Kellicut
Catalog: Cathy Nelson and John Phillips
Cinema Productions: Jan McCall
Decorations: Carla Nickodemus
Dinner/Refreshments: Doug & Maureen DeYoung and
Mike & Margaret Wilson
Live Auction Gifts: Terri Gauthier
Solicitation: Dennis Brodeur , Pat Heintz, and John Puetz
Main Event: Dave & Amy Pax
Internet Auction: Jerri Gabriel
Physical Arrangements: Paul Britten
Preview: Charles & Sharon Taylor
Publicity: Cindy Weber and Becky Kalajian
Raffle: Chris Middleton, Jerry Jenkins, Art Primeau and Al Zelinski
Silent Auction Gifts: Cindy Szmania
Student Manpower: Susan Maasberg
Thank You Party: Lori Phillips, 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 adn make new onew. We will even serve you breakfast at 11:30 p.m.! Cost is $150 each, advance tickets only.
October 25th Main Event Timeline
5:00 p.m. Refreshments and horsd'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 this year? Then be sure to check out Preview Night. on Friday, October 24th. 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. This event is free and open to the public from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres are served. Join us for silent auction bidding and more!
Grand Prize Raffle Tickets (2007 Raffle License #C23880)
Grand Prize Winner of the 2008 Corvette
Petro Tolas of Mt. Pleasant, MI
$1000 Cash Winners
Pat Kleinrichert
Tim Hughes
John Harrigan
Mary Simon
$500 Cash Winner
Mike Nizzi
Steve Peacock
Tom and Laura Danz
Jim Pierce
Skeets Bramer
Jamie Marsh
Michelle Elhart
Patrick Kirkey
John & Robin Ehardt
Tom Bousamra
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