Schedule of Events - Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools

CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE
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FROM THE CO-CHAIRS
OF GLADHANDER 2011
October 2011
For each of the past 29 years during one late October weekend, teams of people – parents,
students and community volunteers – have transformed an ordinary Catholic school gym into
something altogether unrecognizable.
It’s a monstrous effort, but to the hundreds of volunteers who help pull it off, not to mention the
thousands of students and alumni whose lives have been shaped by a Christ-centered education,
Gladhander has become an indelible part of the unique culture and tradition of the Grand Traverse
Area Catholic Schools.
The Gladhander gala – its hundreds of auction and raffle items, gourmet food, imaginative decorations,
and now, live entertainment – have made it not only one of northern Michigan’s premier events, but
also helped to shape the unique identity of our Catholic Schools. The energy, creativity, and teamwork
displayed by the hundreds of volunteers who recreate this superb event every year embody everything
that makes this place so special – and so deserving of your support.
We hope you enjoy this magical evening, and remember, every time you raise your paddle to bid,
purchase a raffle ticket, or try your luck at the Treasure Chest or Winners Choice, you’re helping
maintain a unique tradition that, for nearly three decades, has enriched lives by making the academic
and moral excellence of a Catholic education more affordable and accessible for so many.
Sincerely,
Debbie and Bill Marsh, Jr.
Co-Chairs
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