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Apr
30
Sat
Grand Tour of Nations 2022 @ Gorecki Center
Apr 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Grand Tour of Nations
April 30, 2022

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Save the date for Grand Tour of Nations on April 30, 2022! This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and we need your support to make it a success.
Proceeds from Grand Tour provide vital funding for student scholarships and programs. We have a very limited number of seats available at the event. If you would like to buy a ticket for Grand Tour, please call Jill Pauly at 320-363-3112.

Grand Tour of Nations is a party for parents, grandparents, alumni and friends to come together and support Saint John’s Prep. This fundraiser is a fun night that will be held on April 30, 2022 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict. We are excited to return to an in-person event completed with a delicious dinner, silent auction, live auction and giving moment. We hope you will join us on this spectacular evening to support our school and students!

This year our gala theme is the beautiful country of Brazil! Our guests will enjoy Brazilian food, music and décor!

Thanks to your participation and generosity at the 2021 event, Grand Tour raised over $225,000 for student programs and scholarships! We hope to surpass that amount in 2022!

If you would like to be a part of the 2022 event’s success, contact Aaron Miller, Vice President of Advancement at 320-363-2098 or via email amiller001@sjprep.net

Our silent and live auctions are known as the best in Central Minnesota. Expect to find great items for people of all ages. Our volunteers also put together amazing experiences, exciting adventures and family events. Our amazing items are donated by our families, friends, local businesses and national organizations. Can you help us make our auction even more amazing?! We’d love your help!

10,000 Raffle

SOLD OUT

Our Grand Tour of Nations raffle has a $10,000 cash grand prize in 2022! We are currently sold out of tickets. We’ll host the raffle live during our program on April 30, 2022.
Prizes include a $10,000, $2,500, $1,000, & $500 Prize winners are responsible for all applicable taxes. Ticket holders need no be present to win.

Saint John’s Prep
Attn: Advancement Office
2280 Watertower Road
Box 4000
Collegeville, MN 56321

Need assistance? Call Vice President of Advancement Aaron Miller at 320-363-2098 or Jill Pauly at 320-363-3112.

Apr
29
Sat
Grand Tour of Nations 2023 @ Gorecki Center
Apr 29 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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Grand Tour of Nations is a party for parents, grandparents, alumni and friends to come together and support Saint John’s Prep. Proceeds from Grand Tour provide vital funding for student scholarships and programs. This fundraiser will be held on April 29, 2023 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict. We are excited to host a spectacular event with a delicious dinner, silent auction, live auction and giving moment. We hope you will join us on this spectacular evening to support our school and students!

This year our gala theme is the beautiful country of France! Our guests will enjoy French food, music and décor!

Thanks to your participation and generosity at the 2022 event, Grand Tour raised over $275,000 for student programs and scholarships! We hope to surpass that amount in 2023!

If you would like to be a part of the 2023 event’s success, contact Jill Pauly, Director of Communications and Events via email jpauly@sjprep.net or Sara Gabrielson, Annual Giving Manager, at sgabriels001@sjprep.net.

Donate an Item or Become a Sponsor

You can ensure the success of Grand Tour of Nations by contributing to the silent or live auction. Take a look at our wishlist for donation ideas. If you aren’t sure what to donate, you could contribute money and our volunteers will create a basket in your name. You can drop items off at school or request that a volunteer picks it up. Have sports tickets, concert tickets or other experiences? Our volunteers would love to offer them in the live or silent auction! Contact Jill Pauly for further details.

Sponsors are such an integral part of Grand Tour of Nations. Your support directly impacts the educational experience of our students by providing scholarship and programming funding.
We are excited to offer these sponsorship opportunities.
For business owners, advertising through Grand Tour can really help get the word out to potential clients. We hope you will consider becoming a sponsor!

$10,000 CASH RAFFLE

Our Grand Tour of Nations raffle has a $10,000 cash grand prize in 2023! We’ll host the raffle live during our Grand Tour of Nations program on April 29, 2023 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. Tickets are $100 each and only 350 will be sold.
(Only 350 tickets will be sold at $100/ticket. Prizes include a $10,000, $2,500, $1,000, & $500. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for all applicable taxes. Ticket holders need not be present to win)
You can purchase your raffle ticket today by calling 320-363-3316 or mail a check noting your desire to purchase a raffle ticket to:

Saint John’s Prep School Attn: Advancement Office
2280 Watertower Road
Box 4000
Collegeville, MN 56321

You can also purchase a ticket online by using an electronic bank withdrawal using this link.

Apr
27
Sat
Grand Tour of Nations 2024 Click here to see the auction! @ Gorecki Center
Apr 27 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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Grand Tour of Nations
April 27, 2024
Gorecki Center
5:30-9:30pm

Grand Tour of Nations is a party for parents, grandparents, alumni and friends to come together and support Saint John’s Prep. Proceeds from Grand Tour provide vital funding for student scholarships and programs. This fundraiser will be held on April 27, 2024 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict. We are excited to host a spectacular event with a delicious dinner, silent auction, live auction and giving moment. We hope you will join us on this spectacular evening to support our school and students!

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You can purchase your Grand Tour of Nations raffle ticket today by calling 320-363-3316.

Our destination this year is India! Our volunteers are already working on spectacular décor and a delicious menu to transport our Grand Tour Guests to India on April 27.

Thanks to your participation and generosity at the 2023 event, Grand Tour raised over $250,000 for student programs and scholarships! We hope to surpass that amount in 2024! If you would like to be a part of the 2023 event’s success, contact Jill Pauly, Director of Communications and Events via email jpauly@sjprep.net or Sara Gabrielson, Annual Giving Manager, at sgabriels001@sjprep.net.

$10,000 CASH RAFFLE: A very limited number of tickets are still available!

Our Grand Tour of Nations raffle has a $10,000 cash grand prize in 2024! We’ll host the raffle live during our Grand Tour of Nations program on April 27, 2024 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. Tickets are $100 each and only 350 will be sold.
(Only 350 tickets will be sold at $100/ticket. Prizes include a $10,000, $2,500, $1,000, & $500. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for all applicable taxes. Ticket holders need not be present to win)
You can purchase your raffle ticket today by calling 320-363-3316.

Apr
26
Sat
Grand Tour of Nations 2025 @ Gorecki Center
Apr 26 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Grand Tour of Nations 2025
April 26, 2025  

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Grand Tour of Nations is a party for parents, grandparents, alumni and friends to come together and support Saint John’s Prep. Proceeds from Grand Tour provide vital funding for student scholarships and programs. This fundraiser will be held on April 26, 2025 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict. We are excited to host a spectacular event with a delicious dinner, silent auction, live auction and giving moment. We hope you will join us on this spectacular evening to support our school and students!

This year our gala theme is the beautiful country of Korea! Our guests will explore Korean culture and enjoy Korean food, music and décor!

Thanks to your participation and generosity at the 2024 event, Grand Tour raised over $280,000 for student programs and scholarships! We hope to surpass that amount in 2025!

If you would like to be a part of the 2025 event’s success, contact Jill Pauly, Director of Communications and Events via email jpauly@sjprep.net or Sara Gabrielson, Annual Giving Manager, at sgabriels001@sjprep.net.

Our Grand Tour of Nations raffle has a $10,000 cash grand prize! We’ll host the raffle live during our Grand Tour of Nations program on April 26, 2025 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. Tickets are $100 each and only 350 will be sold. Click here for details about the raffle and ways to buy a ticket!
(Only 350 tickets will be sold at $100/ticket. Prizes include a $10,000, $2,500, $1,000, & $500. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for all applicable taxes. Ticket holders need not be present to win)