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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 $8.3 million for GTACS, 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 28th Gladhander Auction to place a bid! This year, all of our internet auctions will be held on Ebay. Bidding begins on October 22 and ends on November 1. Happy bidding!
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 2010, 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 2010: Pete and Kim Schmitz Co-chairs: Bill and Deb Marsh Attendance: Maggie Kent Jerri Gabriel
Cashiers: Wayne & Jennifer Johnson and Howard & Martha Kellicut
Catalog: Cathy Nelson and John Phillips
Cinema Productions: Linda Currie & Helen Martin
Decorations: Andy & Carla Nickodemus
Dinner/Refreshments: Doug & Maureen DeYoung
Live Auction Gifts: Andrea Domres and Tania Harris
Solicitation: Dennis Brodeur and Mike Marsh
Main Event: Dave & Amy Pax
Internet Auction: Jerri Gabriel
Physical Arrangements: Paul Britten
Preview: Dave & Trina Kaplan
Publicity: Becky Kalajian
Raffle: Chris Middleton, Art Primeau, Al Zelinski, and Lance Mead
Silent Auction Gifts: Terri Gauthier
Student Manpower: Susan Maasberg and Tracy Tull
Thank You Party: Lori Phillips, Matt Bauman, Erick Chittle, and Janet Troppman
Volunteers: Call Gladhander 941-4523
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.
Can't come to the Gladhander Auction this year? Then be sure to check out Preview Night. on Friday, October 29th. 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 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres are served. Join us for silent auction bidding and more!
Additional nine drawings at $500 each and four drawings at $1000 each. Drawings will be held on October 24 at 11 p.m. (Need not be present to win).
EARLY BIRD DRAWING at halftime of homecoming game on Saturday, October 3rd at 2:30 p.m. First drawing: $1000 Second Drawing: $500 (Need not be present to win). Proceeds benefit Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools.
