Elite Auction Inc.

10/16/2026

What an incredible evening!

CDAIDE’s 6th Annual Chef Challenge was an incredible evening—and it wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing community that showed up to make it happen.

To our generous sponsors, our talented competing chefs (Anthony Buttice, Brian Kincaid, James Seidler, Josh Stidman, Ken Glessner, Travis Dickinson), our judges (Joshua Lozano, KHQ Hayley Guenthner and Laura Dale), our emcees (Mike Kennedy and .backs), Lacey Green Photography, , , , our dedicated volunteers, and every guest who joined us and supported our mission—thank you.

A special thank you to the Hagadone Event Center and its incredible staff for helping us bring this event to life, and to the many businesses and individuals who donated goods, services, raffle items, time and talent.

Most of all, thank you to our community for continuing to stand behind the hospitality workers who serve us every day.

Because of you, CDAIDE can be there when they need someone in their corner.

And congratulations to the winning Chef! Chef Anthony Buttice, from the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, won both the best appetizer and the cooking challenges to take home the prize belt!

With gratitude,

CDAIDE

08/10/2026

What a powerful declaration of HOPE!
No White Flags!

07/28/2026

This was a beautiful evening in a stunning location and the impact will reach thousands!

Three hundred and fifty people stepped off the Coeur d’Alene and the Mish-An-Nock cruise boats and onto the Hagadone Estate’s dock on Thursday afternoon to take part in the 3Cs Boat Cruise and Garden Tour of the Hagadone Estate and gardens.

06/30/2026

The calendar reads the last day of June. That means we are half way through the year already!
2026 had shown that generosity and community investment is still of incredible importance to so many people.
Our team has had the honor of helping raise over $8,400,000 in live auctions and paddle raises alone already this year.

Thank you for inviting us into your spaces and onto your stages.
Thank you for showing up and investing in such a big way to build stronger, healthier, happier communities.

05/03/2026

Congratulations on a really special and successful evening. It is an honor to partner with you. ❤️

05/03/2026

On National Auctioneers Day we want to say thank you to everyone that has welcomed us into your rooms and on to your stages. We are especially grateful for the work we get to do alongside organizations that advocate, serve, and truly change lives. This spring season, together we’ve helped raise over $5 million through live auctions and paddle raises alone—and every dollar represents impact, hope, and real people being served.

What a privilege it is to use our voices for something bigger than ourselves. 💛 We are unapologetic in fundraising and advocacy.

Here’s to the missions, the moments, and the community that makes it all possible.

This throwback photo is from 2022 when Matt and I were inducted into the Idaho Association of Professional Auctioneers Hall of Fame.

04/17/2026

03/21/2026

20 incredible years in the blink of an eye!

03/21/2026

Can it be true?
20 years!

THANK YOU for trusting us and allowing us to be in your spaces, with your teams and most importantly, sharing your stories.

It is an honor that we never take for granted.

This is just the beginning ❤️

03/16/2026

This week was an impressive one. It's never lost on us that time and time again this community keeps showing up.

Here is an oversimplified and very brief review of what YOU did:

❤️ Sent kids on missions trips near and far away
❤️ Provided hope, identity and opportunity for students that had lost their confidence in education
❤️ Made quality early intervention available to babies birth to 3 with developmental delays while also being an encouragement and refuge for families
❤️ Celebrated an iconic local landmark while investing to preserve and advance the arts
❤️ Made a way for victims of trafficking to escape their abusers and get their lives back
❤️ Created opportunities for kids in our communities to play, grow and belong
❤️ Met the needs of students engaged in athletics, music, drama, fine arts, academic clubs, environmental club and so much more

It's a beautiful time to be alive.
There is MUCH to be thankful for.
Calling this place home ranks high on my list.