Events List

Holiday Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser

 Hosted By: GBTA North Central

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THURSDAY, DEC. 7, 2023 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Hotel
3900 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN 55437

Festive Eats, Drinks & Silent Auction!

It’s that festive time of year!  The annual Holiday Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser event will transport you into the Holiday Season.  Come along on a holiday voyage into a Winter Wonderland.  Enjoy festive cocktails and appetizers while bidding on various specially curated items in the Silent Auction.  The goal of the auction is to raise funds for Chapter Scholarships.  Your contributions will support the professional advancement and development of fellow GBTA North Central members.

Complimentary open lot and covered ramp parking

 Overnight accommodations available for $129  

Contact Jennifer 952 830-5258 or Matt 952 830-5253 for reservations.

 Guests are welcome - $45 fee

We are asking for your SILENT AUCTION DONATION

Send your Donation Form to [email protected] by 3pm, Dec 4, 2023

Silent Auction

Once again, we will be hosting our wonderful Silent Auction.  The goal of the Auction is to raise funds for Chapter Scholarships.  Your contributions will support the professional advancement and development of fellow GBTA North Central members.

How can you help?  We are looking to you for donations, either from your business or you personally.  We welcome all new, creative, and fun items that will have bidding appeal to anyone coming to the event.  All who donate to the Silent Auction will be recognized with their company logo on signage at the event and will be included in the January “Travel Times” Newsletter.  Please complete the Donation Form with the requested information, this will ensure the item value is correct.  Thank you for your willingness to support the efforts of GBTA North Central.

In the past, some of our supporters contributed:  airline tickets, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, movie and sports events tickets, gift baskets.  You can ask restaurants or grocery stores near your home or company, ask local companies in your area, or your own company what they can offer and more.  We welcome creative and fun items you may be able to donate. 

Silent Auction items must be dropped advance of event by December 7^th at 3:00pm:
Bonnie Parlin
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55420
(952) 887-8871