[FONT="]Are you ready MR?? [/FONT]
[FONT="]Here we go!!!!!!!!!!!! [/FONT]
[FONT="]It is time for the OFFICIAL Spring 2011 Raffle Prize Thread ….[/FONT]
[FONT="]Here you will not only find the RULES of the Raffle [/FONT][FONT="](they appear down there at the bottom of this 1st post) [/FONT][FONT="]but it is also the OFFICIAL listing of the great stuff we have begged, borrowed and swiped from our favorite Vendors, Sponsors, LFS's, members, friends and yes, even total strangers!! [/FONT]
[FONT="]We do ask that you take note of the wonderful folks who have donated to the Raffle - their names are highlighted in black [/FONT][FONT="](how festive..lol)[/FONT][FONT="] in front of the prizes they have donated, and we ask that whenever possible please ask them if they can help supply you with your reefing needs![/FONT]
[FONT="]If you've been a member here for awhile, you already know that we like to add a prize or two or 5 of the wonderful donations that we have gathered each day...so let's get started...in no particular order...[/FONT]
[FONT="]Air Water Ice [/FONT][FONT="]1- Extreme Typhoon (retail $269.95) [/FONT]
[FONT="]1- Dual Home Reef (retail $189.95) The Dual Home reef makes both R/O drinking water and D/I water for a tank. [/FONT]
[FONT="](4) - $25.00 Gift Certificates [/FONT]
[FONT="](2)- Mini Hand Held TDS meters[/FONT]
[FONT="]Anonymous - (4) New weird and random "reef" t-shirts (Good Reef, USS Coral, Cape Coral, The Coral)[/FONT]
[FONT="]Atlantis Marine World - (2) Family Pack admission & Reef Tank Tour packages[/FONT]
[FONT="]Acan Lighting - [/FONT][FONT="]We will be donation a 12" A101AC Retail $395.00 and as usual, the winner can choose the light or a $395 credit. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Gotham Aquatics[/FONT][FONT="]-- Carbon add on unit for R/O Unit , 300W Visi-therm heater, a bag of Crushed Coral, and a box of Instant Ocean Salt[/FONT]
[FONT="]Genesis Reef Systems-- A STORM Basic Top Off and Replenishment Module--$199 value.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Saltwater Critters [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dry Goods - Ecotech MP40w ES Upgrade Kit[/FONT]
[FONT="]Livestock - Miami Hurricane Chalice Frag (Auction), Several MR table donations. Frag Demo Donation (if needed)[/FONT]
[FONT="]Aqua Pro Builder - (1) 24" 18W Royal Blue Actinics 2.0 with Power Supply-a $178 value.[/FONT]
[FONT="]TBAquatics [/FONT][FONT="]- Bubble Magus qq protein skimmer[/FONT]
[FONT="]Pieces Of The Ocean[/FONT][FONT="] - A pair of captive bred Black &White Occelaris Clownfish and an ultra grade Maxima clam[/FONT]
[FONT="]Reefs Creation -[/FONT]
[FONT="]Is donating a frag of 2 eyes (Emerald Mummy eye) retail: $120-140[/FONT]
[FONT="]2-3 heads Rainbow Acan frag retail: $50+[/FONT]
[FONT="]1 polyp of Red Hornet, 1 polyp of Purple Hornet[/FONT]
[FONT="]Marinetech Innovations Inc[/FONT][FONT="] - Illumagic Blaze series M-45S ALC version LED[/FONT]
[FONT="]Cherry Corals - Fauna Marine 3 Channel Doser $400 value[/FONT]
[FONT="]Majano Wand - a Majano Wand![/FONT]
[FONT="]Bulk Reef Supply - Five Stage Ro/Di System & a Deluxe BRS Reactor and 1/2g of GFO[/FONT]
[FONT="]Diamonds of the Reef [/FONT][FONT="]- [/FONT]
[FONT="]Reef Octopus DNWB 150 Recirculating Skimmer: Retail Value: @$300 [/FONT]
[FONT="]25 watt SmartUV Model 02025: Retail Value: @$340[/FONT]
[FONT="]Ushio [/FONT][FONT="]-1 250w Single-ended 14K MH lamp[/FONT]
[FONT="]Frags Unlimited[/FONT]
[FONT="]Acan frag $40, Deepwater Zoas $30, and a large frag of War Coral $60 Value[/FONT]
[FONT="]Knockout Aquatics- (2) $50 Gift Certificates (in store use only) & (2) $25 Gift Certificates (for use at swap) and a Frag Pack for the Raffle[/FONT]
[FONT="]Got Frags? - (4) $25 Gift Certificates (can be used at swap) & a Red/Green Scoly[/FONT]
[FONT="]Corallium -[/FONT][FONT="] 2 $25 Gift Certificates & 2"x2" purple Micromussa and a Dendro Frag[/FONT]
<style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style>[FONT="]Christine Williams [/FONT][FONT="]- is donating a Sea Line 1/10th HP Platinum Series Chiller !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, thanks Christine!![/FONT]
[FONT="]Manhattan Aquariums[/FONT][FONT="] -(5) $20 gift certificates AND In support of aquacultured fish, we will be representing Sustainable Aquatics at the swap and they will be donating a pair of Snowflake Clownfish to the raffle.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Aquatic Life Direct - 1 $50 Gift Certificate , a few Battery Operated Air Pumps and an API Master SW Test Kit[/FONT]
[FONT="]Blue Star Aqua - (2) $50 Gift Certificates - in store livestock purchase only[/FONT]
[FONT="]ESV- [/FONT]
[FONT="]5--50g. ESV salt mix[/FONT]
[FONT="]8- 64b oz. B-ionic 2-part[/FONT]
[FONT="]2-4lb. carbon[/FONT]
[FONT="]AND[/FONT]
[FONT="]plus whatever salt we need for the event -(way to go ESV!!, very much appreciated!![/FONT]
[FONT="]AMAquatics - [/FONT][FONT="]6 Aquacultured corals[/FONT]
[FONT="]Aloha Tropics[/FONT][FONT="] - 1 Full Line of Seachem Aquavitro Products (7 bottles total)[/FONT]
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w
oNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> [FONT="]That Pet Place/That Fish Place[/FONT][FONT="] – 28G JBJ HQI Nano Cube AND $100 Gift Certifictae to be awarded to the same winner!![/FONT]
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <woNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> [FONT="]http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/7955/product.web[/FONT]
[FONT="]Aquatic Obsessions - [/FONT][FONT="]Gift Certificates $ 150 [/FONT][FONT="]
Brett/Bad Coffee- 24" DIY Kalk Stirrer and one pound ESV Kalk - have pics to attach
ORA- Captive bred Spotted Mandarin
Pacific East Aquaculture - 5" Maxima Clam
Ecotech - Vortech MP40ESW!!!!!!!!!!!!! – You were waiting for this weren’t you? [/FONT]J[FONT="]
Seachem- a variety of mixed products we will use for goody baskets
[/FONT]<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <woNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> [FONT="]Rapid LED [/FONT][FONT="]- (1) Par 30 LED Bulb & (1) Par 38 LED Bulb[/FONT]
[FONT="]Marcin (Smoq) [/FONT][FONT="]– (2) Reef Prints – see link:[/FONT] <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <woNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> [FONT="]http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/spring-frag-swap-2011/96604-framed-prints-raffle.html[/FONT]
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <woNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> [FONT="]Reef Nutrition[/FONT][FONT="]- (3) Reef Nutrition Sample packs ($133 MSRP ea)
Each pack includes (1) 6oz bottle of:
Arcti-Pods
Roti-Feast
Oyster-Feast
Mysis-Feast
Phyto-Feast
Fuzzy-Phytes
Tigger-Pods
and a 16oz of Macro-Feast.
United Pet Group -Hydrometers & Cords Keepers - we will use these in goody baskets[/FONT]
Boligman - 1 frag of Purple Hornet Zoa
Skatezen - is donating a 46 g Bow tank, the tank is black, the stand is oak, just a heads up!
That is QUITE a List!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and there may still be a few more things to add !
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ok..here is the official stuff...
The Rules and other Questions/Answers... please do read the rules so you are familiar with them, especially the first one titled ‘New Info’ !!
[FONT="]FAQ's[/FONT]
[FONT="]New info:[/FONT]
[FONT="]This may seem petty BUT – there are some people who ‘crumble or twist’ the ticket they put into the bucket in hope (I assume) that their ticket will be chosen because it is more noticeable. I will tell you now – sincerely – I will NOT pick any ticket that has been physically ALTERED in ANY way as a winner. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Where do I purchase the Raffle tickets?[/FONT]
[FONT="]In a couple of different places... at the MR Registration Table (where you first come to when you get to the Swap) will be one location where you can buy the Raffle Tickets. We will have a "Raffle Tickets" table set up right next to the Raffle prize tables - come say Hi to Janine (Tentacles) and Frank (Cupcake) and get your tickets there!![/FONT]
[FONT="]They will be available for sale until a few minutes prior to the start of the drawing.[/FONT][FONT="]Once again we have a staffed table set up right near the Raffle Tables - look for the TICKETS sign, and sitting under that sign you will find Tentacles (Janine) ! [/FONT][FONT="]We will also have folks selling Raffle tickets circulating around the room at various times during the day. [/FONT]
[FONT="]How much will do they cost ?[/FONT]
[FONT="]The tickets will be available in $1 and $3 denominations [/FONT][FONT="](do note that we have held the ticket pricing reduction to $3 for the higher end items once again for this Raffle!).[/FONT][FONT="] The price of the Raffle Ticket will be determined by the value of the prize.[/FONT]
[FONT="]How do I choose the prize I want?[/FONT]
[FONT="]Go look at the tables loaded with Raffle[/FONT][FONT="]prizes ..directly in front of that table will be another table loaded with white ‘Buckets’. The top of each bucket will have the name of the prize and the donor and a ‘slot’ to drop your lucky raffle ticket in. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Pick the prize or prizes that you want to win and drop at least one raffle ticket into that bucket - (be sure you use the correct value ticket – they are clearly marked! )The Prizes will require either a $1 or $3 ticket for entry.[/FONT]
[FONT="]** We are going to ATTEMPT to keep the buckets roughly in front of the prizes they represent.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Be SURE to KEEP the portion of the ticket that says “KEEP THIS TICKET”.[/FONT]
[FONT="]You can drop in as many tickets as you want into the individual buckets to increase your chances of winning that item![/FONT]
[FONT="]Do I have to be at the Raffle to win?[/FONT]
[FONT="]Yes !!! You [/FONT][FONT="]MUST [/FONT][FONT="]be at the swap in order to win.[/FONT][FONT="] (see hint below)[/FONT]
[FONT="]If a winning ticket holder is not in attendance, we will chose another ticket. Hint, hint..if you have to leave before the drawing..give 'em to your best buddy who will still be there during the Raffle[/FONT][FONT="]...[/FONT][FONT="]hmmmm...great idea...and do write your name on them so your buddy knows they are YOUR tickets [/FONT][FONT="]
!![/FONT]
[FONT="]What Time is the Raffle being held?[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Raffle will begin at 4:00 PM and should last about 45 minutes or so.[/FONT]
[FONT="]How do I get my winning prize?[/FONT]
[FONT="]If you hold the winning ticket for an item, you will present the ticket to a Raffle Volunteer at the front of the room at the Raffle Table (we will identify them for you at the start of the Raffle). You will then be given the cover of the bucket..with the name of the prize you have won. Take the cover to one of the Raffle[/FONT][FONT="]Volunteers at the Prize table, hand in your cover and you’ll be given your Prize! This year we ask that you give the Volunteer your screen name when you come to pick up the cover of the bucket..we’d like to keep track of who wins these great prizes![/FONT]
[FONT="]Will I be able to hear the winning number so I know if I win?[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sure hope so! Most everyone is quiet enough because they want to hear their own ticket number being called! To help that along we will once again set up a screen and display the winning ticket numbers as they are drawn. If you hold a winning ticket - step right up to the front of the room and present your ticket. [/FONT][FONT="]PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE RAFFLE TO COME UP TO THE WINNERS TABLE if your number is called!!!!!![/FONT][FONT="]If nobody claims a prize within a reasonable time (to be determined by us..and we are talking minutes here, not an hour later!!) - we WILL chose a different winner. [/FONT]
[FONT="]We have no way to know if we have a winner if you silently hold your ticket - so please do speak up![/FONT]
[FONT="]A Reminder[/FONT][FONT="] - please do NOT touch the Raffle Prizes! If you have a question about one of them, ask one of the volunteers near the table and we will do our best to supply you with an answer![/FONT]
[FONT="]Anything else I need to know?[/FONT]
[FONT="]This is where the small print comes in…[/FONT]
[FONT="]Probably not, but if we need to make up more rules as the event unfolds and questions come up, we reserve the right to make those decisions on the spot. [/FONT]
[FONT="]IF you happen to drop a BLUE ticket into a bucket that requires a RED ticket (you get the idea)...please contact a member of the Raffle Staff Immediately and we will retrieve your ticket for you IF you can show us the other half of the ticket. Once the Raffle [/FONT]
[FONT="]begins we will NOT retrieve any misplaced tickets![/FONT]
[FONT="]Any tickets that are of the incorrect color for the prize being drawn will NOT be honored and a ticket of the correct color will be chosen as the winning ticket.[/FONT]
[FONT="]
[/FONT]
[FONT="]__________________[/FONT]
[FONT="]Here we go!!!!!!!!!!!! [/FONT]
[FONT="]It is time for the OFFICIAL Spring 2011 Raffle Prize Thread ….[/FONT]
[FONT="]Here you will not only find the RULES of the Raffle [/FONT][FONT="](they appear down there at the bottom of this 1st post) [/FONT][FONT="]but it is also the OFFICIAL listing of the great stuff we have begged, borrowed and swiped from our favorite Vendors, Sponsors, LFS's, members, friends and yes, even total strangers!! [/FONT]
[FONT="]We do ask that you take note of the wonderful folks who have donated to the Raffle - their names are highlighted in black [/FONT][FONT="](how festive..lol)[/FONT][FONT="] in front of the prizes they have donated, and we ask that whenever possible please ask them if they can help supply you with your reefing needs![/FONT]
[FONT="]If you've been a member here for awhile, you already know that we like to add a prize or two or 5 of the wonderful donations that we have gathered each day...so let's get started...in no particular order...[/FONT]
[FONT="]Air Water Ice [/FONT][FONT="]1- Extreme Typhoon (retail $269.95) [/FONT]
[FONT="]1- Dual Home Reef (retail $189.95) The Dual Home reef makes both R/O drinking water and D/I water for a tank. [/FONT]
[FONT="](4) - $25.00 Gift Certificates [/FONT]
[FONT="](2)- Mini Hand Held TDS meters[/FONT]
[FONT="]Anonymous - (4) New weird and random "reef" t-shirts (Good Reef, USS Coral, Cape Coral, The Coral)[/FONT]
[FONT="]Atlantis Marine World - (2) Family Pack admission & Reef Tank Tour packages[/FONT]
[FONT="]Acan Lighting - [/FONT][FONT="]We will be donation a 12" A101AC Retail $395.00 and as usual, the winner can choose the light or a $395 credit. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Gotham Aquatics[/FONT][FONT="]-- Carbon add on unit for R/O Unit , 300W Visi-therm heater, a bag of Crushed Coral, and a box of Instant Ocean Salt[/FONT]
[FONT="]Genesis Reef Systems-- A STORM Basic Top Off and Replenishment Module--$199 value.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Saltwater Critters [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dry Goods - Ecotech MP40w ES Upgrade Kit[/FONT]
[FONT="]Livestock - Miami Hurricane Chalice Frag (Auction), Several MR table donations. Frag Demo Donation (if needed)[/FONT]
[FONT="]Aqua Pro Builder - (1) 24" 18W Royal Blue Actinics 2.0 with Power Supply-a $178 value.[/FONT]
[FONT="]TBAquatics [/FONT][FONT="]- Bubble Magus qq protein skimmer[/FONT]
[FONT="]Pieces Of The Ocean[/FONT][FONT="] - A pair of captive bred Black &White Occelaris Clownfish and an ultra grade Maxima clam[/FONT]
[FONT="]Reefs Creation -[/FONT]
[FONT="]Is donating a frag of 2 eyes (Emerald Mummy eye) retail: $120-140[/FONT]
[FONT="]2-3 heads Rainbow Acan frag retail: $50+[/FONT]
[FONT="]1 polyp of Red Hornet, 1 polyp of Purple Hornet[/FONT]
[FONT="]Marinetech Innovations Inc[/FONT][FONT="] - Illumagic Blaze series M-45S ALC version LED[/FONT]
[FONT="]Cherry Corals - Fauna Marine 3 Channel Doser $400 value[/FONT]
[FONT="]Majano Wand - a Majano Wand![/FONT]
[FONT="]Bulk Reef Supply - Five Stage Ro/Di System & a Deluxe BRS Reactor and 1/2g of GFO[/FONT]
[FONT="]Diamonds of the Reef [/FONT][FONT="]- [/FONT]
[FONT="]Reef Octopus DNWB 150 Recirculating Skimmer: Retail Value: @$300 [/FONT]
[FONT="]25 watt SmartUV Model 02025: Retail Value: @$340[/FONT]
[FONT="]Ushio [/FONT][FONT="]-1 250w Single-ended 14K MH lamp[/FONT]
[FONT="]Frags Unlimited[/FONT]
[FONT="]Acan frag $40, Deepwater Zoas $30, and a large frag of War Coral $60 Value[/FONT]
[FONT="]Knockout Aquatics- (2) $50 Gift Certificates (in store use only) & (2) $25 Gift Certificates (for use at swap) and a Frag Pack for the Raffle[/FONT]
[FONT="]Got Frags? - (4) $25 Gift Certificates (can be used at swap) & a Red/Green Scoly[/FONT]
[FONT="]Corallium -[/FONT][FONT="] 2 $25 Gift Certificates & 2"x2" purple Micromussa and a Dendro Frag[/FONT]
<style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style>[FONT="]Christine Williams [/FONT][FONT="]- is donating a Sea Line 1/10th HP Platinum Series Chiller !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, thanks Christine!![/FONT]
[FONT="]Manhattan Aquariums[/FONT][FONT="] -(5) $20 gift certificates AND In support of aquacultured fish, we will be representing Sustainable Aquatics at the swap and they will be donating a pair of Snowflake Clownfish to the raffle.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Aquatic Life Direct - 1 $50 Gift Certificate , a few Battery Operated Air Pumps and an API Master SW Test Kit[/FONT]
[FONT="]Blue Star Aqua - (2) $50 Gift Certificates - in store livestock purchase only[/FONT]
[FONT="]ESV- [/FONT]
[FONT="]5--50g. ESV salt mix[/FONT]
[FONT="]8- 64b oz. B-ionic 2-part[/FONT]
[FONT="]2-4lb. carbon[/FONT]
[FONT="]AND[/FONT]
[FONT="]plus whatever salt we need for the event -(way to go ESV!!, very much appreciated!![/FONT]
[FONT="]AMAquatics - [/FONT][FONT="]6 Aquacultured corals[/FONT]
[FONT="]Aloha Tropics[/FONT][FONT="] - 1 Full Line of Seachem Aquavitro Products (7 bottles total)[/FONT]
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w
oNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> [FONT="]That Pet Place/That Fish Place[/FONT][FONT="] – 28G JBJ HQI Nano Cube AND $100 Gift Certifictae to be awarded to the same winner!![/FONT]<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w
oNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> [FONT="]http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/7955/product.web[/FONT][FONT="]Aquatic Obsessions - [/FONT][FONT="]Gift Certificates $ 150 [/FONT][FONT="]
Brett/Bad Coffee- 24" DIY Kalk Stirrer and one pound ESV Kalk - have pics to attach
ORA- Captive bred Spotted Mandarin
Pacific East Aquaculture - 5" Maxima Clam
Ecotech - Vortech MP40ESW!!!!!!!!!!!!! – You were waiting for this weren’t you? [/FONT]J[FONT="]
Seachem- a variety of mixed products we will use for goody baskets
[/FONT]<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w
oNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> [FONT="]Rapid LED [/FONT][FONT="]- (1) Par 30 LED Bulb & (1) Par 38 LED Bulb[/FONT][FONT="]Marcin (Smoq) [/FONT][FONT="]– (2) Reef Prints – see link:[/FONT] <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w
oNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> [FONT="]http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/spring-frag-swap-2011/96604-framed-prints-raffle.html[/FONT]<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w
oNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> [FONT="]Reef Nutrition[/FONT][FONT="]- (3) Reef Nutrition Sample packs ($133 MSRP ea)Each pack includes (1) 6oz bottle of:
Arcti-Pods
Roti-Feast
Oyster-Feast
Mysis-Feast
Phyto-Feast
Fuzzy-Phytes
Tigger-Pods
and a 16oz of Macro-Feast.
United Pet Group -Hydrometers & Cords Keepers - we will use these in goody baskets[/FONT]
Boligman - 1 frag of Purple Hornet Zoa
Skatezen - is donating a 46 g Bow tank, the tank is black, the stand is oak, just a heads up!
That is QUITE a List!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and there may still be a few more things to add !
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ok..here is the official stuff...
The Rules and other Questions/Answers... please do read the rules so you are familiar with them, especially the first one titled ‘New Info’ !!
[FONT="]FAQ's[/FONT]
[FONT="]New info:[/FONT]
[FONT="]This may seem petty BUT – there are some people who ‘crumble or twist’ the ticket they put into the bucket in hope (I assume) that their ticket will be chosen because it is more noticeable. I will tell you now – sincerely – I will NOT pick any ticket that has been physically ALTERED in ANY way as a winner. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Where do I purchase the Raffle tickets?[/FONT]
[FONT="]In a couple of different places... at the MR Registration Table (where you first come to when you get to the Swap) will be one location where you can buy the Raffle Tickets. We will have a "Raffle Tickets" table set up right next to the Raffle prize tables - come say Hi to Janine (Tentacles) and Frank (Cupcake) and get your tickets there!![/FONT]
[FONT="]They will be available for sale until a few minutes prior to the start of the drawing.[/FONT][FONT="]Once again we have a staffed table set up right near the Raffle Tables - look for the TICKETS sign, and sitting under that sign you will find Tentacles (Janine) ! [/FONT][FONT="]We will also have folks selling Raffle tickets circulating around the room at various times during the day. [/FONT]
[FONT="]How much will do they cost ?[/FONT]
[FONT="]The tickets will be available in $1 and $3 denominations [/FONT][FONT="](do note that we have held the ticket pricing reduction to $3 for the higher end items once again for this Raffle!).[/FONT][FONT="] The price of the Raffle Ticket will be determined by the value of the prize.[/FONT]
[FONT="]How do I choose the prize I want?[/FONT]
[FONT="]Go look at the tables loaded with Raffle[/FONT][FONT="]prizes ..directly in front of that table will be another table loaded with white ‘Buckets’. The top of each bucket will have the name of the prize and the donor and a ‘slot’ to drop your lucky raffle ticket in. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Pick the prize or prizes that you want to win and drop at least one raffle ticket into that bucket - (be sure you use the correct value ticket – they are clearly marked! )The Prizes will require either a $1 or $3 ticket for entry.[/FONT]
[FONT="]** We are going to ATTEMPT to keep the buckets roughly in front of the prizes they represent.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Be SURE to KEEP the portion of the ticket that says “KEEP THIS TICKET”.[/FONT]
[FONT="]You can drop in as many tickets as you want into the individual buckets to increase your chances of winning that item![/FONT]
[FONT="]Do I have to be at the Raffle to win?[/FONT]
[FONT="]Yes !!! You [/FONT][FONT="]MUST [/FONT][FONT="]be at the swap in order to win.[/FONT][FONT="] (see hint below)[/FONT]
[FONT="]If a winning ticket holder is not in attendance, we will chose another ticket. Hint, hint..if you have to leave before the drawing..give 'em to your best buddy who will still be there during the Raffle[/FONT][FONT="]...[/FONT][FONT="]hmmmm...great idea...and do write your name on them so your buddy knows they are YOUR tickets [/FONT][FONT="]
[FONT="]What Time is the Raffle being held?[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Raffle will begin at 4:00 PM and should last about 45 minutes or so.[/FONT]
[FONT="]How do I get my winning prize?[/FONT]
[FONT="]If you hold the winning ticket for an item, you will present the ticket to a Raffle Volunteer at the front of the room at the Raffle Table (we will identify them for you at the start of the Raffle). You will then be given the cover of the bucket..with the name of the prize you have won. Take the cover to one of the Raffle[/FONT][FONT="]Volunteers at the Prize table, hand in your cover and you’ll be given your Prize! This year we ask that you give the Volunteer your screen name when you come to pick up the cover of the bucket..we’d like to keep track of who wins these great prizes![/FONT]
[FONT="]Will I be able to hear the winning number so I know if I win?[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sure hope so! Most everyone is quiet enough because they want to hear their own ticket number being called! To help that along we will once again set up a screen and display the winning ticket numbers as they are drawn. If you hold a winning ticket - step right up to the front of the room and present your ticket. [/FONT][FONT="]PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE RAFFLE TO COME UP TO THE WINNERS TABLE if your number is called!!!!!![/FONT][FONT="]If nobody claims a prize within a reasonable time (to be determined by us..and we are talking minutes here, not an hour later!!) - we WILL chose a different winner. [/FONT]
[FONT="]We have no way to know if we have a winner if you silently hold your ticket - so please do speak up![/FONT]
[FONT="]A Reminder[/FONT][FONT="] - please do NOT touch the Raffle Prizes! If you have a question about one of them, ask one of the volunteers near the table and we will do our best to supply you with an answer![/FONT]
[FONT="]Anything else I need to know?[/FONT]
[FONT="]This is where the small print comes in…[/FONT]
[FONT="]Probably not, but if we need to make up more rules as the event unfolds and questions come up, we reserve the right to make those decisions on the spot. [/FONT]
[FONT="]IF you happen to drop a BLUE ticket into a bucket that requires a RED ticket (you get the idea)...please contact a member of the Raffle Staff Immediately and we will retrieve your ticket for you IF you can show us the other half of the ticket. Once the Raffle [/FONT]
[FONT="]begins we will NOT retrieve any misplaced tickets![/FONT]
[FONT="]Any tickets that are of the incorrect color for the prize being drawn will NOT be honored and a ticket of the correct color will be chosen as the winning ticket.[/FONT]
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