Join us for the 12th Annual Gala for the Gryphons Prom: A Night to Remember!
Go back to your high school dance days and enjoy prom… as an adult! This year’s Gala for the Gryphons will once again take place at Hazeltine National Club (1900 Hazeltine Boulevard, Chaska, MN) on Friday, November 22, 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. A gala ticket includes social hour, plated dinner, Dessert Dash, silent and live auctions, meaningful program, and dancing the night away with Midwest Sound DJ Entertainment.
Gala for the Gryphons Speakers
Featuring Keynote Speaker Erin Johnson
Erin Johnson is proud to have served Eagle Ridge Academy for the past 21 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and in her current role as School of Rhetoric Principal. She loves the opportunity to engage with students and families around the values of Classical education and believes in its impact so much that her own children attend the academy. Mentoring youth is a passion and she believes our youth are key in the development of an enriching society. When she is not at school, you can find her baking, attending athletic events, tackling projects with her husband, and supporting their three sons in their multiple endeavors.
Karen Sorbo Returns as Gala Emcee and Auctioneer
As a leading benefit auctioneer, Karen Sorbo’s dedication, effusive energy, commanding yet elegant stage presence, and precision techniques have engaged audiences across the country and internationally. Karen has raised over $900 million dollars conducting more than 2,900 auctions since 1993.
In addition to being a benefit auctioneer, Karen is a speaker, author, mentor, resilience coach, humanitarian, documentary film producer/director and travel enthusiast.
Gala for the Gryphons Silent Auction
The Gala for the Gryphons silent auction, featuring over 200 items, will open Friday, November 15, and remain open until Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Want to see the silent auction items in person? Make sure to register for the Gala for the option to see all the online silent items AND bid on the incredible live auction items at the event. If you are unable to attend in person, you may assign a proxy bidder to bid on the live auction items at the gala.
Proceeds from this year’s silent auction will help fund the Eagle Ridge Academy’s CIPHER Scholarship program, building scholarship funds for our graduating seniors, creating opportunities for future generations of Eagle Ridge Academy scholars.
We welcome you as part of this fun planning team to meet new people, lend your voice and talents, and help make this night out special! Please email kschiffman@eagleridgeacademy.org or call 952-746-7760, ext. 1107 to learn more.
The silent auction is a favorite part of the gala and we’d love your help! Consider a few ways to participate:
- Pull friends or classroom parents together to create a themed basket.
- Ask your place of employment for a gift or experience.
- Do you have a timeshare or Airbnb, airline miles, belong to a hunting club, or other unique experience to donate?
- Do you have season tickets to Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, United, etc.?
- Do you own a business and would like to sponsor the event or donate from your organization?
Browse the Gala for the Gryphons silent auction here! The silent auction features more than 200 items and will be open from Friday, November 15, until Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m.
