Gladhander 2023
Journey Through Narnia
October 28, 2023
St. Francis High School
Our Main Event/Live Auction is sold out! Thank you to everyone who purchased your tickets!
There are several other ways to participate in Gladhander 2023: Journey Through Narnia!
- LOG-IN TO BID ON AUCTION ITEMS By creating an account here, you will be able to view and bid on our fabulous array of online auction items!
- PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS! Call (231) 941-GLAD to arrange your purchase. Top prize is choice of a new car, boat, or $35K in cash!
- ATTEND our free Preview Night, 6:00-9:00 pm on Friday, October 27.
- VOLUNTEER and experience the ambience of Gladhander while contributing to the great mission of our schools!
PURCHASE MAIN EVENT TICKETS HERE – SORRY, SOLD OUT
About This Year’s Event
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools is excited to announce the theme of the 41st Annual Gladhander Auction and Raffle will be “Journey Through Narnia”.
The annual formal event includes an evening of dinner, drinks, both live and online auction, games, music, and dancing. The fundraising event includes the sale of raffle tickets that give winners the choice of a 2023 JEEP® Gladiator 4×4 arranged by Bill Marsh Auto; or a 2023 Bayliner VR5 arranged by Grand Bay Marine and Walstrom Marine; or $35,000 in cash! Raffle tickets are on sale now at www.gladhander.com or by calling 231.941.4523.
The 2022 Gladhander event raised $436,521. Proceeds are primarily directed to support GTACS teacher salaries and student scholarship opportunities. It is one of the longest-running school fundraising events in Michigan, with more than $13 million in earnings over 40 years in support of the Catholic school system. Gladhander represents a significant source of funding for the preschool through 12th grade parochial school system which is not taxpayer-funded.
Gladhander 2022 Recap
Last year’s Gladhander was a very special one since it was our 40th anniverary. Our in-person gala was extremely festive as decorators pulled out all the stops to create an atmosphere that wow’d guests from arrival ‘til the late night buffet! Support for our online auction was also very strong, and we are continuing to fine tune that platform to make bidding more fun and exciting.
- Thanks to you, we were able to achieve net proceeds of $436,521.
- Raffle ticket sales were solid with 2,513 sold. A number of people took advantage of our special 40th anniversary offer of 40 tickets for $3,000. Our thanks to those who did so!
- Our grand prize winner, who chose a vehicle arranged through Bill Marsh Auto, was Lisa Hunt of Kirkland, Ohio.
Gladhander proceeds are primarily directed to support GTACS teacher salaries and student scholarship opportunities. It is one of the longest-running school fundraising events in Michigan, with more than $13 million in earnings over 40 years in support of the Catholic school system. Gladhander represents a significant source of funding for the preschool through 12th grade parochial school system which is not taxpayer-funded.
We give thanks to you, God, we give thanks, for your name is near; people declare your wondrous works. – Psalm 75:1
| 307 Events and Tents |
| 4 Front Credit Union |
| Ace Hardware |
| Active Brace & Limb |
| A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort |
| Alliance Beverage |
| Alpers Excavating |
| Alta Rentals Traverse City |
| American Spoon Foods |
| Amical |
| Animal Medical Center of Traverse City |
| Anytime Fitness of Traverse City |
| Ark Heirloom Seeds |
| Armour Siding Company |
| Art’s Auto & Truck Parts, Inc. |
| Bay Area Contracting |
| BayWest Animal Clinic |
| Bill Marsh Buick GMC |
| Black Diamond Broadcasting |
| Blarney Castle Oil & Backyard Basics |
| Blessed Is She |
| Boathouse Restaurant |
| Bodamer Brothers CarpetsPlus of TC |
| Bokhara Pet Resort |
| Bonobo Winery |
| Boone’s Long Lake Inn |
| Brick Wheels |
| Britten Inc |
| Bruce Mugerian Show Promotions |
| Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery |
| Builder’s First Source |
| Burkholder Construction |
| Cambria Suites Hotel & Reflect Bistro |
| Captain’s Quarters |
| Carpet Galleria |
| Casciano Traverse Burger King |
| CC Jewelers |
| Central Michigan University |
| Challenge Island Northwest Michigan |
| Chateau Chantal |
| Cherry Bend Grocery |
| Cherry Capital Airport |
| Cherry Hill Boutique |
| Cherry Republic |
| Chick-Fil-A |
| Clarke Everett Dog & Cat Hosp |
| Common Good Bakery |
| Copy Central |
| Copy Shop, The |
| Country Carpentry |
| Crackerjack Photography Studio LLC |
| Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa |
| Curtis Warnes – Functional Art |
| Dairy Lodge |
| Dan Brady Painting Service |
| Dance Arts Academy |
| Deering’s Meat Market |
| Detloff Design |
| Detroit Red Wings |
| Detroit Tigers |
| Discovery Cruises Traverse City |
| Diva Dancewear |
| Dr. Lints Orthodontics |
| East Bay Plaza |
| Elias Bros. Big Boy |
| Eliza Flaska Photography |
| Fit20 of Traverse City |
| Fixen N Restoren |
| Flaska Landscaping LLC |
| Floor Covering Brokers Carpet One |
| Folgarelli’s Market and Wine Shoppe |
| Front Porch, The |
| Gallagher’s Farm Market |
| Garden Goods |
| GFL Environmental |
| Glenn Wolff Studio |
| Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings |
| Granary At Seven Gables, The |
| Grand Bay Marine |
| Grand Hotel |
| Grand Traverse Bagel & Bakery |
| Grand Traverse Bike Tours & Suttons Bay Bikes |
| Grand Traverse Container, Inc |
| Grand Traverse Distillery |
| Grand Traverse Resort & Spa |
| Hampel’s Gun Co. |
| Handz on Art |
| Harrington’s By The Bay |
| Hart’s Inn |
| Heritage Landscape Design |
| Homestead, The |
| Honeybaked Ham Co. and Cafe |
| Honor Bank |
| Horizon Books |
| Howard Structural Steel |
| Incredible Mo’s |
| Infusion Associates |
| Interlochen Arts Academy |
| Jenkins Group Inc. |
| JenTees |
| Jimmy John’s |
| Jostens of Northern Michigan |
| Karen Youker Photography |
| Keith Pogarch Custom Clothiers Inc |
| Kilwin’s Chocolate Shoppe |
| Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Chapter |
| Knights of Columbus SF Council #13958 |
| Korner Gem |
| La Senorita |
| Lake Ann Brewing Co. |
| Lamar Advertising Company |
| Mama Lu’s |
| Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders of TC |
| Mega Bite Fishing Charter |
| Michigan Planners |
| MID Holdings |
| Midwestern Broadcasting |
| Milk & Honey Cafe |
| Mitchell Graphics |
| Molon Excavating Inc |
| Breeze Hill Greenhouse |
| National Cherry Festival |
| Nauti-Cat Cruises, Inc. |
| Nelson’s Cloverdale Management, LLC |
| Nest of Grand Traverse |
| Nordic Products, Inc |
| Northern Lights Home Decor |
| Northern Michigan Vein Specialists |
| Old Mission Windows |
| Olde Towne Hair |
| Oleson’s Food Stores |
| Opa! Grill & Taproom |
| Oryana Community Co-op |
| Osorio Tacos & Salsas |
| Paesano’s Pizza of Traverse Ci |
| Pangea’s Pizza |
| Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group |
| Popp Excavating |
| Posh – a house of style |
| ProBuild |
| Pulmonary and Critical Care of Northwest Michigan |
| Pure North Cosmetic Center |
| Rectangles LLC |
| Rehmann |
| Revive Vehicle Repair |
| Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery |
| Santa Randy Wheelock |
| Schichtel Nursery |
| Schmuckal Transplanting Service |
| Schulz Orthodontics |
| Signplicity Sign Systems |
| Slabtown Cookies |
| Sorellina |
| St. Joseph Catholic Church |
| Stanley Steemer of Northwest MI Inc |
| Sweet Pea |
| Tall Tails Fishing Charter |
| Team Bob’s Heating, Cooling, Plumbing |
| Team Elmer’s, Inc |
| The Burrow TC |
| The Collar Club |
| The Flying Noodle |
| The Home Depot |
| The Little Rosary in the Woods |
| The Nail Bar by J & Q |
| The Rehmann Farms |
| Threads Custom Gear |
| Tom’s Food Markets, Inc. |
| Toy Harbor |
| Trattoria Stella |
| Traverse City Orthodontics |
| Traverse City Pit Spitters |
| Traverse City Record-Eagle |
| Traverse Dental Associates |
| Traverse Outdoor |
| Tri-Gas Company |
| True Balance Life |
| True North |
| Twice Trendy Tots |
| Twin Bay Clinical Massage |
| Twin Bay Glass |
| Urban Oasis Salt Spa |
| Valley City Linen |
| VanDrie Home Furnishings |
| Voyager Bag Works |
| Wells Fargo Advisors |
| Williams Pumping Service |
| Zulu Nyala |
Corporate Sponsors
Congratulations to our 2022 Gladhander raffle prize winners!
RAFFLE TICKET PRICES & DRAWING INFORMATION
Ticket prices are (1) for $125; (2) for $200;(3) for $250. Join the “40 Club” and purchase 40 tickets for $3,000*.
PREVIEW NIGHT
Can’t make it to Gladhander this year, but don’t want to miss out on the festive atmosphere? Come to Preview Night on Friday evening from 6-9:00 pm where you can enjoy complimentary refreshments and fellowship amidst the fabulous décor!
VOLUNTEER
Many hands make light work! Help Gladhander before, during, or after the event. Check to all the roles available and sign up SOON.
PAST GLADHANDER THEMES
- 1983 Circus
- 1984 Putting on the Ritz
- 1985 Set Sail
- 1986 The Orient
- 1987 Southern Elegance
- 1988 Mardi Gras
- 1989 A Crystal Affair
- 1990 Fiesta Ole
- 1991 Under the Sea
- 1992 Castles and Crowns
- 1993 Hooray for Hollywood
- 1994 Into the Arabesque
- 1995 Victorian Splendor
- 1996 On the Wild Side
- 1997 When in Rome
- 1998 C’est Magnifique
- 1999 Jewel of the Nile
- 2000 Steppin’ Out
- 2001 Russian Rhapsody
- 2002 Circus Circus
- 2003 An Enchanted Evening
- 2004 La Dolce Vita
- 2005 Ramblin’ on Route 66
- 2006 All the World’s a Stage
- 2007 A Silver Celebration
- 2008 Erin Go Bragh
- 2009 Fun & Games
- 2010 Music of Motown
- 2011 Seuss on the Loose
- 2012 80s Rewind
- 2013 Extravaganza Earth
- 2014 ‘Tis A Classic
- 2015 New York, New York
- 2016 Sea to Shining Sea
- 2017 Remember the Wonder
- 2018 Around The World
- 2019 There’s No Place Like Home
- 2020 Hoedown or Hootenanny
- 2021 Off to the Races
- 2022 Celebrate the Music
PAST GLADHANDER CHAIRS
Jim Beckett – Emeritus
Ken Kleinrichert, Sr.
Tom McIntyre
Paul Schmuckal
Tom Gartland
Pat Heintz
Pat Brady
Sheila McIntyre
Doug Shaw
Russ Spranger
Carolyn Vaughan
Al Zelinski
Nancy Brick
Mike & Maggie Kent
Pete & Kim Schmitz
Bill & Debbie Marsh
Dave & Amy Pax
Doug & Maureen DeYoung
John & Robin Ehardt
Dale & Janet Troppman
Mike & Katie Bobrowski
OUR CURRENT CHAIRS
John & Angie Puetz