Once again this year, we are holding our annual fundraiser live and in person on the evening of Saturday November 8th at 7 PM. This event is an Izaak Walton tradition that we have held for at least 35 years. This is our primary and only annual fund-raising event and accounts for a substantial amount of annual Preserve revenue. The event consists of an auction, bake sale and prize drawings:
AUCTION: We will auction off items donated by members, typically household items, small tools, etc.as well as gift cards from local merchants. Please bring auction items to Senior Hall prior to or in the morning of November 8th tagged with your name (if desired). This year we will be auctioning off accumulated art (mostly paintings and photos) that we no longer want to keep. We will have them on display in the cabin prior to the auction.
BAKE SALE: Please bring bake sale items to Senior Hall on the day of the event at any time after 9am. We then sell raffle tickets at the event for $5 for a chance to win a bake sale item.
GRAND PRIZES: The five Grand prizes this year are in cash: $500, $400, $300, $200, and $150. We will also raffle off 25 turkey coupons from Walt’s foods (value $25.00).
DOOR PRIZES: We are also planning to raffle off Door Prizes for those members who have bought at least one booklet of tickets and are in attendance that evening.
PIZZA: Early arrivers can purchase pizza and soft drinks for sale after 6:15p. Table snacks and water will be provided free of charge.
RAFFLE TICKET MAILING: In mid-September, you can expect your mail carrier to deliver your raffle ticket booklets for this event to be held Saturday November 8th, at 7:00 PM. Included with the ticket booklets is a letter describing this year’s event. Individual raffle tickets will again cost $5 or $25 for a booklet of 6 tickets. Please consider purchasing or selling these tickets and return the ticket stubs and payment via mail or in person at Senior Hall (1100 Ridge Road). Tickets may be donated to the needy if you wish; simply note that when returning ticket stubs and payment. Any ticket drawn with this designation will result in the coupon being donated to organizations that serve those in need.
Additional ticket booklets are available at Senior Hall. Stop by during office hours on Saturday mornings 9-noon or call to request additional booklets. (708-798-1850). Again, this year we are able to accept payment for raffle tickets via credit or debit card in person at Senior Hall. Also members will receive one complimentary turkey coupon ($25 value) for selling 6 booklets (36 tickets).
For many, many years the enthusiasm of our membership for this event has been gratifying and wonderful. Thanks to you all for your continuing support for this key fund-raising event.