Are there any models anywhere for raffle tickets (for a quilt, of course--but maybe the model wouldn't need be so specific?) Like, should they be numbered--does it matter? I assume they should always be two parts--one for the buyer to keep, the other with their name and phone for the drawing. Are addresses really necessary if it's a pretty local raffle? I'm reasonably good at designing things but I'd rather not reinvent that wheel if possible.
TIA
Dogmom
The cheapest and easiest way to go is to buy a roll of "theatre tickets." Doubles (is that the right word?): one side for buyer information; the other has for the buyer to keep (has the ticket number). They are big rolls. Leftovers are saved for the next raffle.
Here in Happy Camp, name and last 4 digits of the telephone number suffices. I've been here long enough now I probably don't even need the telephone number.
When I run them at school sometimes we buy a big book for about £2 from a cash and carry. They're A5 sized and have two numbered strips down each page with both a number and a serial number. Names can be written on the back if nessesary.
Charlie.
That is perhaps why they call it "Happy Camp"? Kinda sounds like Lake Woebegon, where everyone knows each other--sounds so nice!
I just bought some quilt raffle tickets...I could scan in my half and described the other half for you...but not until Monday at least!
Just drop me an email if you want me to do that for you....frog the X's to reply!
-- Dannielle from NY
Have you checked with your State Dept. of Revenue? Many States have rules and regulations involving raffles including permits that MUST be obtained unless it is only an in-house raffle. In CT the fees for the permits vary according to how many tickets you are planning to sell and over how long a period of time. There are also regs about what has to be on the ticket (e.g. numbered tickets, description of prizes, date of drawing, etc.) Your local town hall would also know about the requirements. It's a hassle, but can save alot of grief later.
Betty in CT
In Colorado, if you are doing a raffle of something under a certain number of dollars, a formal ticket is not necessary. A roll of double sided numbered raffle tickets is sufficient - the roll is very cheap - less than $5. A state raffle license is still necesary, however and takes some time to obtain.
In Colorado you must have had non-profit status for 5 years before you can get a raffle license and you must send someone to a training session. You have to file quarterly reports, but that part is easy.
-- Teresa in Colorado snipped-for-privacy@earthlink.net
Around this area in California, you cannot call a raffle a raffle without a permit. Soooo, some very kind person at the State office we called suggested we call it a "donation drawing", so we wouldn't need the permit. Any advertising we had for it said "Donation Drawing", including the info in the newletter, show program and on any table where they were sold.
Also, when we did our most recent quilt and printed tickets, they were numbered ... but they also had coupons from many of the LQS in the area. I think we had 20 or so quilt shops' permission to use their logos and provide a specific discount, anywhere from 10% to 20% depending on the shop, and put that on the back of the tickets. It helped enormously - we sold more tickets this time than for any other quilt.
Ronnie
That may be true in this part of California, too. So far, neither the state nor the county has reacted to the word "raffle," but when I was on the Library Board, we called our raffle "The Spring Drawing" just in case.
Nope. The donation is whatever the price is on the ticket. The word donation is simply a euphemism to satisfy weird politicians.
R> So, if it is a "donation drawing" you can get a ticket for the drawing even
Nope. Still cost $1.
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