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Ducks UnlimitedDucks Unlimited Raffle Manual

Contents

A raffle primer

The raffle program

The catalog of raffles

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Raffle Primer...........................................................................................................................................5

Raffle planning – the key to consistent and complete success......................................................................6

PART II....................................................................................................................................................8

The raffle program......................................................................................................................................8

Step 1 – targeting gross revenues................................................................................................................9

Step 2 – establishing a prize value budget...................................................................................................9

Step 3 – identifying buying units ................................................................................................................9

Step 4 – build the raffle program using identified elements.........................................................................9

One more step – packaging ......................................................................................................................10

The Catalog Of Raffles..........................................................................................................................11

GENERAL RAFFLES...................................................................................................12

Basic bucket raffle ...................................................................................................................................13

DU Cigar Case Gun Raffle ......................................................................................................................15

Cloisonné Stamp Set................................................................................................................................17

Cup Raffle ...............................................................................................................................................19

Duck Poker .............................................................................................................................................21

Gamblers Raffle ......................................................................................................................................23

Pluck a duck............................................................................................................................................25

Pyramid Raffle ........................................................................................................................................27

Raffle/raffle.............................................................................................................................................29

Super or three tiered raffle .......................................................................................................................31

Wing span raffle......................................................................................................................................33

Raffle Package - concept 1......................................................................................................................35

Raffle Package – concept 2......................................................................................................................38

Raffle Package Combo.............................................................................................................................41

C_ _ P on Your Buddy.............................................................................................................................44

Conservation Quiz...................................................................................................................................46

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BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL ...........................................................................................49

Quickie Raffle .........................................................................................................................................50

Basic card raffle ......................................................................................................................................52

Empty your pockets..................................................................................................................................54

Last Duck Standing .................................................................................................................................56

Pick of the auction...................................................................................................................................60

Tip board.................................................................................................................................................62

SPECIAL GAMES.............................................................................................................64

WHEEL OF FORTUNE..........................................................................................................................65

Avery Advantage Wetlands Raffle ............................................................................................................68

Cover up..................................................................................................................................................70

Duck Yahtzee ..........................................................................................................................................73

Ducks BINGO .........................................................................................................................................75

STREET RAFFLES.........................................................................................................77

Ducks BINGO .........................................................................................................................................78

‘In house’ raffle ......................................................................................................................................81

$200 Truck/Cash/Items Raffle..................................................................................................................83

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A Raffle Primer

To anyone who has seen the impact of raffles at a DU event there should be little doubt that raffles can make some great money for the ducks. Raffles can be an integral part in the $ success of any event. In many cases raffles account for over 50% of the total event revenues. And they can do more than just make money as they add fun and excitement to the event.

The concept of raffling is so simple that it is best to approach it from that angle. While some raffles or programs appear complex or hard to understand they are really all based on simple concepts. The secret to success of any raffle is to work with these concepts, or axioms, in mind as you plan the raffle. All you need to know about getting started with raffles can be summed up in one simple statement –

It is that simple. Let’s build on this idea so that we can talk about different kinds of raffles.

It is just as it sounds. Regardless of how fancy or complex a raffle appears, the basic concept remains the same. Under the glitter, paraphernalia and rules of some fancy raffles the skeleton of the raffle is uniform to all – the selling of a chance to win. Since we are going to see some complex designs in the catalog section, it is important to keep this in mind.

There is a fundamental principle that makes raffles work. This is the magic ingredient in the formula for success, often the difference between committee members saying “that was a bad idea” to “gosh, did we ever turn their pockets inside out!” This simple concept is very important for success. In other words if a person thinks that they can win and the prize is something that they would be happy with then the person will willingly pay some money to be a part of it. Everybody gets into a raffle with one thought in mind – “I’m going to win”. Several factors come into play here.

1. Is the prize worth the cost of the entry? Would you pay $100 a ticket for a chance on baseball bat? Probably not, but what if the bat was one used by Mark McGuire to hit a homerun in the record setting season? That’s different but still if you don’t care about baseball, or Mark McGuire or investment in high value collectibles you may not buy a ticket. But what if someone has offered $1 million to the person that wins the bat? Still not interested? The payoff and the ticket price are very much related.

Raffle axiom #1 A raffle is the giving of money by a player to the raffle host in exchange for an opportunity (chance) to win a payoff(s).

Raffle axiom #2 A raffle is a raffle is a raffle

Raffle axiom #3 Players willingly participate in a raffle if they

think the risk and cost is worth the prize.

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2. A key element to structuring successful raffles is the perception of odds. One thing is almost

always (remember the word almost) the case and that is when the ticket price goes up people may balk if there are a lot of tickets available. Now what if you wanted the McGuire bat but there were endless numbers of tickets being sold in a national raffle? Would your perception change if there were only 1000 tickets sold? What if there were only 100? Some raffles with high dollar prizes and high cost tickets can’t bear the open endedness of a general raffle and need a fixed number of available chances to be known. Some raffles demand that a minimum number of tickets need to be sold to cover the cost of the prize and thus may out price themselves unless of course the prize is underwritten. Remember the word almost? Some items have so much draw as a prize or have so much general appeal or the ticket price is so cheap that the number of tickets sold doesn’t need to be of concern. This can also be a factor of either a low ticket price or a widely accepted perception of a very high value in the prize. You can use this to your advantage when you see the opportunity is there (see the Broken Decoy raffle in the catalog).

3. Timing is a critical element when it comes to player participation in a raffle. Many people

want to draw for the prize at the event where the tickets are purchased. Other than raffles sold outside an event, like a pre-event or a bar raffle, people are often leery of buying into one where the drawing of the winner will not be held at the event. Often the duration of time between when the tickets are sold and when the drawing will be held can affect the ticket sales. Much of this reluctance caused by timing problems can be overcome by a nice prize (refer to the third raffle axiom). You can often offset the timing issue if you skew the raffle with a big enough prize or a cheap enough ticket. This is a plus side to volume sales. The down side is that it either takes a huge audience, a lot of raffle sales people and/or an extended length of time to sell enough tickets.

Well that is just about it in a nutshell. Really pretty simple huh? Then how come raffles don’t always work? The main reason is planning, or lack of it.

Raffle planning – the key to consistent and complete success You have to know what is going on before you can plan.

Here is an all too common scenario. A committee picks a prize or assembles a collection of prizes, decides what the crowd at their upcoming event can afford based on their personal experience or inklings and sets the raffle up with little or no attention given to the potential results. And what often happens? The results are often less than impressive. This is a great way to kill a good raffle idea before it even gets a fair chance.

The best way to defend against a poor performance is to plan the raffle. Let’s take a close look at planning and how we can achieve a high efficiency rate in our raffle programs.

Step 1. Assess the raffle audience. Logic tells us that a limited amount of people can only produce a certain amount of money. There is only so much money that you can get from the crowd even if the raffle is set up right. But other than just measuring shear numbers we also have to be cognizant of the makeup of the audience. Taking the audience into consideration is nothing more than a basic marketing element.

Let’s look first at dealing with the total number of people in attendance. If for no other reason, knowing how many people are coming to your event is imperative for planning raffles. Of course you can usually do a lot more with 200 people than 75, but you can plan to make the most of the crowd by knowing the attendance in advance. The best raffle in the world won’t make a dime if you guess that 150 will show up and only 100 do. The raffle will work but it won’t make any money.

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The second thing to look at is the composition of the crowd. Is it a stag or a couples event? Are kids coming and in what numbers? Are these solid DU people or is this a group of people that are new to the organization and fund raising events? Are these the people that own the company or the people running the cash register in the check out line? In general you can make a lot more with 100 guys in camo shirts in a supper club or legion hall than you can with 40 couples with kids in a church basement or 100 golfers after an outing. Let’s talk a little about kids and raffles.

Children and raffles don’t mix. Kids in attendance can be a roadblock to the success of events for several reasons. Kids are the future of DU but have you ever seen one not bored at a banquet as it wears on? For every child in the room a seat may be taken from a money bearing adult. The gambling and alcoholic beverage environment is not the best example for kids so mom or dad may refrain from participating.

Take this one step further with including kids in the process. When kids are encouraged to come inevitably someone will want to take up space with a table full of junk for kids disguised as a Greenwing raffle that often does poorly, wastes time and effort. Kids getting involved in running raffles are even worse! Kids should never sell tickets or draw winning tickets. It may be cute and seem like the fair or noble thing to do but for all that like the idea there are people in the crowd that don’t, especially after the kid draws three tickets with consecutive numbers from the bucket. Treat the children right, as they are the future. This is what Greenwing events are for.

Now let’s look the environment in which the event is held. The mood and attitude of a crowd are so influential to the fund raising success of the event. Environment and atmosphere are a key to properly setting the mood for spending money. Facilities are often limiting as to how conducive they are to proper mood adjustment. While it is difficult to plan for, the disposition of the crowd, does influence their willingness to participate and should be considered. Event location can make a difference.

Finally, current economic and social conditions will often steer the general spending mood of a crowd. Setting up a dynamite raffle at an event in a community where the local truck plant just laid off 1,000 people may not produce the revenue as it has in years past. Hard times lead people to conservative spending while good times will open up the pocket book for non-essential expenses. The same raffle held at the same time of year in the same community can have dramatically different outcomes depending on the health of the local economy or attitudes within the community.

But there is a twist to this too. History has shown that often the salvation of an event during difficult times is the raffle program. In most cases, raffles will endure better than auctions in times of economic stress. Again proper assessment, planning and adjustment of raffles can keep an event going when attendance and auction participation fade.

Knowing your crowd is important.

Now that you know, plan your raffle to match the situation. Now is probably the best time to introduce the most important element to successful planning of

a raffle program. Keep in mind that this is a simple and common sense issue.

This axiom of course is based on axiom # 3 concerning perceived value of the prize versus risk and cost. It also requires that you know your crowd. The remaining element of cost is up to you.

Raffle axiom #4 At least 60% of the attendance at an event will participate

in a raffle at the highest entry level if the general consensus of the crowd is in line with the principle for

raffle success.

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There is one factor that effects this formula and that is the attendance. First off, 60% of the attendance needs a little justification. Remember, a crowd of 100 guys are different than a crowd of 100 people comprised of couples with kids. As a rule you can just about count on the fact that a couple will function as one buying unit. Kids rarely participate so you can discount them. So in a crowd of 100 guys you could sell at least 60 3/$20 tickets on shotgun where in a family based crowd with 40 couples (still 100 people) in attendance you could probably only sell 24. In essence your selling power is halved when you have a couples event.

Second, the make up of the crowd will force you to adjust your prized selection. This should make a difference in your choice of prizes and your ticket prices. In some cases the mixed genders can be a positive factor utilizing a variety of prizes to attract a greater diversity of customers. Having good stuff on the raffle for both men and ladies can result in influenced buying. In recent years, offering a choice between a diamond tennis bracelet and a nice shotgun as a single prize has almost always resulted in the selection of the bracelet. Not only did it attract cross gender attention it often encouraged additional spending by couples. This is why the assessment of your anticipated crowd is so important and is incorporated into a plan. A summary

Let’s review. A raffle is a raffle is a raffle. All a raffle is, regardless of how complex it may seem, is simply the offering of a chance for a person to participate in a drawing for a prize(s). Raffles work if an adequate percentage of the target audience think that the things you are giving away is worth the risk and the price. And finally, planning is the key to success and now we have a formula for figuring out how to make a raffle work.

PART II The raffle program

Now that you have a basic explanation of how and why a raffle works and how to create a success lets go one step further and look how you can link a bunch of successful raffles into a successful raffle program. Knowing and understanding the basics of raffles is pretty important if one is to explore the dynamics of a highly complex raffle program. Too many committees have walked into an event with some great raffles with no idea of how to manage their raffle program for maximum efficiency and return only to diminish their returns by doing too much or too little. It is one thing to squeeze every dollar from a crowd that is possible but yet another to do so with as little cost and effort as is needed to do it with taste. This is the beauty of a well-designed raffle program built around efficient and effective raffles.

To get results from planning efforts, a good raffle program should be viewed as by a committee as something they need. A good well planned raffle program has much value to a committee. First, it is their primary concern to raise as much money for the ducks as they can. With that in mind they have a duty to make the most of their efforts. Second, nothing is worse than a boring banquet. A ‘dead’ event can be a failure this year and will make selling tickets next year even more difficult. Good raffles are fun and give people something to do while they give us their money.

One of the peculiar things about installing aggressive raffle programs into an event that is not known for it’s raffles is that it may take a few events to get the attendees trained as to what to expect. This is especially true with couples events. An aggressive raffle program can make an event into an annual success after a few years. A strong raffle program will cultivate a following of people that love to come just for the many opportunities to win. They will recruit their friends to join them. Good raffles can make an event.

As we work through a planning example keep in mind that this is all figured on a very conservative side. It is better to play it safe when designing raffles than stick your neck out and end up the night at break even or less. In our example we will be working with in a region where the average

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amount spent on raffles per attendee is around $30. This equates to about $60 per couple. In any part of the country conditions, environment and tradition will have a big impact on the per person average and thus the way you design a raffle program.

Using our knowledge of individual raffles let’s build a raffle program for a typical small town event. Our event is being held in Middle America where use and support of the local natural resources are nominal and only a few in attendance actually hunt anything. Our event is an established membership dinner with 200 people in attendance. The crowd is mostly couples but as always there are a few small groups of guys. There are no kids here.

Step 1 – targeting gross revenues

Let’s figure that with 200 people in attendance we should be able to get about $6,000 gross out

of them if we use $30 as a target for the maximum they will spend. We determined this figure from the event history sheets for other committees in the region with successful raffle programs and references from experience.

Step 2 – establishing a prize value budget

Knowing that we want at least a 2:1 return we figure that we can budget for about $3,000 in value of the raffle items. This number is very important as the actual cost to the raffle program is critical in providing quality raffles. Procuring underwriting or soliciting quality donations should be a priority in developing a sound raffle program. How the committee handles the value of donations and underwriting determines the effectiveness of their effort and the efficiency of the raffle program. As a rule of thumb, the true value of the item, regardless of the actual cost should be used as a reference when designing raffles. The reasoning lies in working with perceived values. A totally underwritten raffle should be managed as if the committee had to purchase each item thus capturing the real value of the donation in the raffle revenues along with profits from the raffles.

Step 3 – identifying buying units

For the sake of figuring out how many attendees will participate in a given raffle we have to structure our crowd into buying units. Our 200 people will convert into 100 buying units since a couple will usually buy only one set of tickets. This gives us 100 buying units on the conservative side.

Step 4 – build the raffle program using identified elements

Now we need to start adding raffles that will soak up that $6,000. Start off with a feature raffle,

one that everyone is likely to participate in. A tier or bucket or bonus raffle works best here (they are in the catalog). It is a safe standard to do something where a $50 - $100 entry price can be commanded from most of the players. A good tier raffle sells very few lower level tickets because everyone wants in on the top level. Since we are going to do something fancy with a raffle package (in the catalog) let’s figure on a light two tier raffle with a $50 top ticket price. Take 60% of the buying units (raffle axiom #4) and multiply that times $50. This gives us an anticipated gross of $3,000. We can justify a prize value of $1,500 in this raffle.

This leaves us $3,000 yet to be collected with $1,500 in raffle prize value in our budget. We need some auxiliary raffles placed strategically around the room or presented during the cocktail period to clean most of this money up. One way is to figure on 3 good small games to attract an extra $600 each. This is where the dice games, card games, domino games and darts come into play. Figure each at an entry cost of 3 plays for $10. If 60% of 100 units play each at the maximum entry then you should capture at least $600 from each. Budget about $250 in prize value for each.

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There is another way to go after the last $3,000 by using bigger raffles in on items that you know will go well. One example is the choice raffle with one winner using a choice between a nice shotgun and the tennis bracelet. The gun and the bracelet each have a value of $500. We can sell cards from a deck at $20 a piece and collect $1,080 using the jokers. This fits well within our formula for success with 60 (60% of 100) likely buying units in the room.

We will add a live auction raffle (see catalog). This has produced over $1,000 consistently at $10 a chance or 3/$20. 60 players at $20 gives us $1,200. Nothing on the auction has a value of over $250 except the dinner gun and it has an established minimum bid of $1,000 and costs us less than $600. The gun is a good draw and we have another one in the truck if we need to replace it so include it. This will get us $1,200 on a possible $600 in prize value.

There are many options. You can combine big raffles with games and other ways to win. Check out the catalog for ideas under the G raffle type. The last of the targeted $6,000 gross will be gathered up with blue light or blitz raffles after the auction. A $10 deck of cards with a gun or Redlin print as the grand prize is a good suggestion here. Sports card games, team raffles and just a run around the room selling tickets for a fixed price work well too. Let’s plan for $540 in revenue with a prize value of $250. That just about does it so let’s review. Raffle Estimated Gross Prize Value Tier $3,000 $1,500 Bracelet/gun choice $1,080 $ 500 Auction $1,200 $ 600 at most Blackjack game $ 600 $ 250 Blue light after auction $ 540 $ 250 Total $6,420 $3,100 This looks good and if you are thinking right now, ‘heck, that’s easy to sell” then you are looking at the raffle program in light that it was intended to be viewed. It is easy and fun if you follow up with the planning and marketing measures that are required to finish out the effort.

One more step – packaging We may want to make this easier on us, lessen the load of the ticket sellers and cut down on the

problems of dealing with cash all while opening the door to even more revenue. We will design a raffle package (see catalog) that provides incentives to spend more than the $60 per buying unit. To do this we will bundle entry into most of the cocktail hour raffles, give a discount for playing them all and kick in an exclusive incentive just for buying a package. We will give the package buyer 2 sets of tier tickets a $100 value (one for each of the member’s of the couple), a $20 card on the bracelet/gun and 3 plays at the blackjack for $10 so the package will have a total value of $130. We will price the package at $100 and give each one that buys a package an exclusive shot at a special prize with a cost of $200? Experience tells us that if the package looks good, at least 1/3 of the buying units will purchase the package. If so you have already raised $3,000 before they even see the raffles. And the package doesn’t include entry into any blue lights’ or the pick of the auction raffle! The philosophy behind the raffle package is that we are encouraging some to spend more than they normally would by offering incentives to do so. This improves efficiency and effectiveness of the raffle program and provides many other benefits outside of revenue enhancement.

As you can see we can easily turn $6,000 in a crowd with nominal value in prizes just by using some simple planning based on experience and tradition. If there is just one thing that you should get from this exercise it is this - in order for a committee to realize all that is possible from a raffle program they need to commit to it, put some thought into it and plan it. It is not the specific games or how they are run or the fanfare in which they are sold rather the analysis and planning that goes into them. Success comes when the committee embraces the concepts that result in good planning for ways to get people to enjoy spending money.

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Of course, making a raffle program work isn’t as easy as it reads here. Timing, technique, money handling, tab systems, drawing procedures and marketing all play a role. For example, simple little things like drawing the raffle before the live auction as opposed to using the raffles to hold people at the event and provide opportunities for additional spending often impact the overall success of the event. Here in lies the point. This should be treated as an integral segment of the fundraising program of the event. Take it seriously. There is a right way and a wrong way to do raffles. The reason that most raffles don’t work is that they aren’t done right. The same holds true to raffle programs.

Finally, there is a wealth of information out there in the years of experience of our field staff. Many of the RD’s and DFO’s have compiled knowledge of raffles based on actual experiences. Use the resources at hand to make your raffles the best that they can be.

The Catalog Of Raffles The following is a collection of raffles submitted by regional directors from all across the

country. These raffles are compiled for your use and application as you see fit. Please note that it is the

concept and design of the raffle that is being emphasized. The presence of a raffle in the catalog does not mean that the philosophies, methods or specific fund raising objectives of each raffle are to be considered as recommended or preferred standards of the organization but instead are the ideas of an individual. In most cases, editing was done only to correct spelling or grammatical errors and nothing else. This was to preserve the integrity of the raffle concept and respect the intent of the source. Philosophies and applications of fund raising tools vary widely from region to region and what may or may not be acceptable in some parts of the country may be the current business practice in others. Use these examples to build on and customize for optimum performance to meet your needs.

You will see multiple entries for some raffles. Regional variations and traditions along with the need to modify to conform to local legal standards result in modifications. Where the differences in the same raffle are significant the variations have been included.

The raffle catalog entries are divided into three categories based on the time that the raffle is applied to the fund raising process. In the top right hand corner is a code for a particular raffle type. This will assist the person seeking information on raffles in the catalog in selecting a raffle that fits a specific need. The codes are:

G just a plain old general raffle (bucket, role of tickets, etc) and any enhancements or modifications of a general raffle that encourages increased participation or greater revenues

SP special game, anything that uses dice, cards, etc in a way other than representing a chance or any carnival or casino style game

BLS blue light special, blitz, quickie raffle. A raffle that is not a regular part of the cocktail hour raffles and is announced as a special limited time, limited sales raffle.

ST street raffle, any raffle used pre event or other wise whether sold outside the banquet in part or in entirety

P compound raffles, raffle packages and programs Some raffles may show up in more than one section due to multiple applications. If you need more information regarding a specific raffle, look at the raffle reference section at

the bottom of the first page for a contact person or committee. This is source of the catalog entry.

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GENERAL RAFFLES

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Raffle Basic bucket raffle Type

G

Brief Description: Tickets are sold on items displayed with a bucket next to each. Players can choose which items that they want to be eligible for by placing their tickets in the appropriate bucket for that item.

Gross Revenue Potential By design

Items Needed: Tickets Buckets Prizes Table Sign

Avg. Time Rqrd.

Cocktail period

Space Required (at event): An area large enough to display the prizes and buckets

Manpower Required: One person to sell tickets

Raffle Reference:

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Detailed description of how to run raffle Prizes are spread out on table and a bucket is placed next to or in front of each. Designate each bucket for a specific prize by either writing the name of the prize on the bucket or on a note card and tape it to the bucket. Tickets are sold on the prizes. A suggested price structure is to sell tickets in lots with incentives to buy multiple lots. Ex. 1 lot of 5 tickets for $20. 3 lots of 5 tickets for $50. Or include a bonus ticket for a special prize if multiple lots are purchased. Raffle should be designed to get a 3:1 return on cost. Of course underwriting or donation of items is preferred. Tips for success.

• Try to keep the perceived value of all of the prizes in the same category • Include a wide variety of prizes to entertain a variety of interests • Offer more prizes than ticket in one lot. Set up prize selection, quantity or prizes, ticket lot

sizes and incentive purchases of tickets to encourage multiple lot purchases This is the predecessor to the tier raffle. It is still quite effective in this form.

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Raffle DU Cigar Case Gun Raffle

Type G

Brief Description: Sell 12 cigar cases @ $100.00 each for chance at 10/30 Marlin or a donated gun.

Gross Revenue Potential $1,200

Items Needed: 12 (one case) of Vanderbilt DU Cigar Cases. Cost is $215.40 for case of 12. One 10/30 gun or a donated gun. 12 numbered raffle tickets. Donated cigars (optional).

Avg. Time Rqrd.

20 minutes

Space Required (at event): One six foot table. Manpower Required: One committee volunteer for 20-30 minutes.

Raffle Reference: Greg Clayton, RD, California

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Detailed description of how to run raffle

Set out 12 DU Cigar Cases on table with either the 10/30 Marlin or a donated gun. If donated cigars are available, place 2 to 3 cigars in each case. Place one numbered raffle ticket in each case. Sell cases at $100 each for a 1 in 12 chance at the gun. Advertise as “Best Odds in the House for a Gun”.

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Raffle Cloisonné Stamp Set Type

G

Brief Description: • Limited sell raffle on the cloisonné stamp set from The Sporting World. Prior to your

event, number to sets of 66 tickets each with the years represented on the stamp set (1934 through 1999). Use colored paper or theater tickets that cannot be easily duplicated). Sell tickets at either $10 or $20 each. As soon as all tickets are sold,

draw the winning year from the second set of pre-numbered tickets and announce the winning year. At $20 each, net/net is $1,045.

Gross

Revenue Potential

$660 or $1,320 gross

Items Needed: Cloisonné stamp set, easel, one table, and bucket to deposit tickets for drawing.

Avg. Time Rqrd.

1 Hour (or less)

Space Required (at event): Enough space to set up a card table or six-foot folding table.

Manpower Required: One person.

Raffle Reference: Jeff Lawrence, RD, Arkansas

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Detailed description of how to run the raffle

Cloisonné Stamp Collection Raffle

Everyone knows the popularity of the cloisonné federal stamp collection offered at DU events. At auction, it often brings $600 to $1,000. Even if your event has tried the item on the live auction and not done as well, here’s a chance to make $660 to $1,320 on a short-run, limited-sell raffle. Here’s how:

• Order the “United States MigratoryWaterfowl Cloisonné Collection” through your Regional Director

(chapter cost is $275). • Prior to your event, number to sets of 66 tickets each with the years represented on the stamp set

(1934 through 1999). Use colored paper or theater tickets that cannot be easily duplicated). • Sell tickets at either $10 or $20 each. • As soon as all tickets are sold, draw the winning year from the second set of pre-numbered tickets

and announce the winning year.

This raffle takes only one person to run, sells out fast, and gives persons attending the event a chance to own a highly sought after Ducks Unlimited item.

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Raffle Cup Raffle Type

G

Brief Description: Use the typical drink cup as a raffle ticket. It is fun and gives the patron something to carry home.

Gross Revenue Potential

1500-6000 $

Items Needed: DUCK Cups Magic Marker Corresponding tickets One committee member

Avg. Time Rqrd.

30 min.

Space Required (at event): One table positioned next to the entry table.

Manpower Required: One committee member

Raffle Reference: John Peeples, RD, Mississippi

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The object is capitalize on what usually is a dead expense. Lots of committees use DUCK cups at their events for beverages, either bought or given-away. Upon entry to the event, a patron has the opportunity to purchase a Raffle cup. They will be entitled to drink from that cup for the remainder of the event at no additional charge

1. You do not give away costly beverage or costly cups, and 2. In some cases, a patron does not have to keep digging into his pocket for drink money; this

is also psychological When the patron buys the cup, usually for 10 or 20 dollars, the committee member explains the number on the bottom of the cup corresponds to a ticket in the Cup-Raffle bucket. Then explains that that number entitles them to a chance at one of the raffle prizes on the table before them. Generally, the prizes should include the 10/30 gun (if qualified), a pair of watches and one or two framed prints. Do not be afraid to give away nice prizes. Almost always, everyone attending will buy a cup. You do the math…You can raise a lot bucks for the ducks in the first 30 minutes of the event without much effort. Cash is not a good prize. Patrons come to spend cash, not win it. The old rule that cash will be spent at the event is usually not the case. Within the ranks of DU we can give-away far more for a lot less.

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Raffle Duck Poker Type

G

Brief Description: A deck of cards is sold to the attendees. Once all the cards are sold the winner of a prize is chosen. This game has nothing to do with poker. The cards simply act as tickets.


Depends on cost per card

and prize Items Needed: A deck of playing cards, prize, small table and bucket to draw the winner.

Avg. Time Rqrd.

1 hour

Space Required (at event): One 4 x 4 table

Manpower Required: 1 committee person

Raffle Reference: Gary Will, RD, New York

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Detailed description of how to run raffle Once the cocktail hour begins, the volunteer starts selling tickets. If there are less than 60 people (30 couples), charge $10 per card on a decoy or print or knife set. With $80 people you can charge $5 per card with the results being the same. If a Remington 870 (cost $250) is used then the price goes to $20 and $10 given the number of attendees as previously stated. A person approaches the table, will see the cards, and may read the sign, which reads:

Duck poker $10 per card Last card out wins: antique scolding goose or ladies pendant When the purchaser agrees, they hand the volunteer the amount of money and chooses any card. Even the jokers can be used. Mark one joker with a “d”, at both halves of the card, the other joker has a “u” on each half. The volunteer rips the card in half. Half goes in the buyers pocket the other half goes into the drawing bucket. When dinner begins a last call is made to purchase any remaining cards. Once all cards that can be sold are sold the audience is asked to draw out all but two losers. As an example, let’s say 20 cards are sold. 18 losers are recognized. The mc announces the two remaining cards in the bucket and finds the owner by a show of hands. He then explains the next card drawn is also a loser, the last card in the bucket is the winner. Or, these two people have an option to sell their card to the highest bidder with half the money going to the ducks the other half going to the original card holder. In a matter of a minute or two a winner is determined. For events with about 40 people cards might be offered at 3 for $10. This is a great raffle for the more expensive du decoy that someone would like to win and not pay $160 for.

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Raffle Gamblers Raffle

Type G

Brief Description: Protects a high priced item like our D.U. gun of the year or a nice piece of jewelry and still allows a committee to run a raffle and make money with it. The committee sells the raffle with the understanding that if all the tickets are not sold out, the winner receives ½ the cash.


Items Needed:

D.U. gun of the year. Poster Raffle tickets

Avg. Time Rqrd.

1 hour

Space Required (at event): One 4’ x 8’ table

Manpower Required: One good sales person

Raffle Reference: Ron Nicklaus, RD, Wisconsin

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Detailed description of how to run the raffle In many cases we encounter a relatively high priced item that a committee would like to use but feel there are not enough “buyers” to double your money in attendance during the event. The Gamblers Raffle protects the value of the high priced item while still running a successful raffle. Let’s say we have 100 people attending an event. The committee would like to raffle a Remington 1187. Cost to the committee is $600 and they would like to make at least $600 net proceeds. Simple: 120 tickets are available at $10.00 each. If not sold out, the winner receives ½ the cash. If sold out, the winner has a choice; Take the gun or ½ the cash. This raffle protects the cost of the item. If not sold out, the gun goes back to the store and sold again another day.

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Raffle Pluck a duck Type

G

Brief Description: This raffle allows the player to interact while buying tickets. The color of the quill pulled determines the cost of the ticket.

Gross Revenue Potential Up to $1000

Items Needed: A wooden duck decoy 250 – 300 wooden dowels, 1/8” x 1 ½ “ five colored markers roll of theatre tickets 2 inexpensive bonus prizes main raffle prizes

Avg. Time Rqrd.

1 hour

Space Required (at event): Table sufficient to display prizes and transact sale of raffle tickets with decoy

Manpower Required: 2 volunteers

Raffle Reference:

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Set up – 1/8” holes are drilled in the back of the decoy ½ inches apart. Rows of holes starting at the mid line will give an attractive appearance. A plastic drilling guide will help. ¼” of each quill is colored with one of the five different markers. Colors should be chosen to insure easy recognition and differentiation in dim light. A medium size decoy will hold 250 quills. A large decoy holds 300. 250 quills can be divided into 5 groups as follows: 2 , 13, 75, 80, 80 Quills are randomly inserted with the colored end hidden Signage - Color # 1 (2 quills) free ticket plus a bonus prize Color # 2 (13 quills) free ticket Color # 3 (75 quills) lowest ticket price Color # 4 (80 quills) middle ticket price Color # 5 (80 quills) highest ticket price Encourage players to pull multiple quills by offering to round off to $10 or $20

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Raffle Pyramid Raffle Type

G

Brief Description: The centerpiece of many events, it has endured the test of time and remains the feature of many raffle programs. Because it has been around so long it has undergone many modifications. Here is one way to do it. Participants purchase color coded tickets that correspond with entry into a drawing on a specific level of prizes. The tickets are placed in a bucket of choice next to a prize on the appropriate level.


$10,000 @ a 200

person event Items Needed: 10 tables, 4 color coded table clothes to match the ticket/tier color codes, 20 table easels, 3 floor easels, 2-3 top tier premium prizes, 12 – 18 middle tier prizes (generally perceived value > $100) and about 25 lower tier prizes (valued < $100) ticket packages change, buckets for all prizes.

Avg. Time Rqrd.

1.5 hours

Space Required (at event): 30’ x 15 ‘

Manpower Required: Set up requires 3 – 5 people for one hour Ticket sales requires 5 active sellers Drawing requires 5 people

Raffle Reference: Dick Baskett, DFO

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Detailed description of how to run the raffle The Pyramid Raffle is the centerpiece raffle of many events. Created by stacking tables to create three levels of cascading prizes, participants are often struck by its showy appearance. Where it is used successfully it can generate many thousand of dollars. It can be adjusted to fit many events and is commonly priced at $100 a ticket package or more. The key to a successful Pyramid is planning. Set up right they are real moneymakers. Without thought they often become the place to waste any extra items. A basic Pyramid Raffle would consist of two top-level items, 12-15 middle level prizes and about 25 bottom level items. Top level items are the real draw for upscale ticket prices. quality guns, fur coats, jewelry, canoes are examples. Middle tier items can be items that cost over $50 and have a perceived value to winners of over $100 (prints, decoys for example). Bottom level prizes can cost much less than $50 and may be perceived to be worth more than $50 ( shrunk-wrapped prints and inexpensive knives are examples). The wider the variety of things the more it looks like. 3D items and colorful items are great additions. Items like clothes and bulky hunting bags really add to the overall showiness. To control spending on the prizes try this formula. One half of all households will buy a ticket – these are considered as a buying unit. 300 in attendance, 200 households, 100 buying units. 100 x $100 = $10000 We want to achieve 60% nn/g on this raffle: 60% of $10000 = $6000 we could spend $4000. For this event we could buy: 2 top tier items with an average cost of $800 $1600 15 middle tier items @ an average of $70 $1050 25 bottom tier items @ an average of $25 $ 625 $3275 In this case we can do better than our 60% nn/g and raise over $6500 for the ducks if we hit our sales goal. One tool that can improve the raffle’s performance is to have prizes donated or underwritten. If one of the top tier items is donated and just 5 of the middle prizes and 5 of the bottom items are donated then our nn/g jumps 13% and the ducks get $1300 more. Ticket Sales: Once a Pyramid is planned the key to achieving the goal is to get the tickets sold. Generally, tickets are sold during the happy hour. Even if ticket sales stay open, fewer are sold as dinner and the auction continue. So, we have to be ready when the doors open. Ticket sellers must be active and knowledgeable and systems must be in place to make cash, check or credit card payments quick and easy. A tab system will result in the sale of additional tickets. Drawing the Winners: The Pyramid is often drawn as the last event of the evening. This is a great way to hold a crowd through the auction. To keep participants happy the auction needs to end on time and the Pyramid needs to be drawn efficiently. Having four individuals pick up prizes and buckets, deliver them to the MC. After drawing and announcing the winner deliver the prize to the winner and check the number. Draw the bottom tier, middle and save the biggies until last.

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Raffle Raffle/raffle

Type G

Brief Description: One winner receives a bundle of raffle tickets that will provide entry into the various raffles set up for the event.

Gross Revenue Potential $500 – $1000

Items Needed: Tickets from every raffle that is part of the package. A board to display all of the tickets on. A light to shine on the board.

Avg. Time Rqrd.

2 hours

Space Required (at event): A small table or non if sold by circulating through the crowd

Manpower Required: One good sales person

Raffle Reference: Wisconsin DU

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This raffle incorporates tickets from all raffles that are set up for the event. This does not normally include any blue light special or raffles that are not openly marketed during the cocktail period. Once the event raffles are set up for the evening gather tickets from each raffle according to the design of the raffle/raffle. Tickets from all participating raffles are fastened to a board for display. A light is mounted over the board so as to highlight the raffle tickets. Describe the raffle with proper signage stating the value of tickets that the winner will receive and the cost for entry into the raffle/raffle. It takes but one person to sell this raffle. Position the raffle display in proximity to the other raffles or have the seller circulate through the area where the raffles are being sold. Make sure that the drawing for the winner is held in advance of any other raffle drawings from tickets that are provided as prizes.

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Raffle Super or three tiered raffle

Type G

Brief Description: There are three tables of prizes. Tickets are sold at the dinner, thus awarding the prizes immediately.


$2500 per 100 attendees

Items Needed: 3 tables, 40 prizes, tickets including a five part ticket and a single ticket. The five part ticket must have the same number on each stub. The first four ticket stubs go to table 1. The fifth or bonus ticket is to be used on table 2. Use a different color ticket for table 3. Table 1 should have 20-25 items worth $25 each Table 2 should have 8-11 items worth $50-$75 each Table 3 should have 3-5 items worth $75+ Donated items bring the best profit margin. In lieu of donated items, table 2 might consist of du items in the above stated price range. 3 matted and shrink wrapped prints can be used. Table 3 might consist of 2 framed prints, the Mossberg 12 gauge, a decoy or pair of DU watches.

Avg. Time Rqrd.

1 ½ hrs

Space Required (at event): 3, 8 foot tables

Manpower Required: Depending on the number of attendees. 1 ticket seller per 40 attendees.


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Detailed description of how to run raffle Once the cocktail hour begins tickets are sold. A sign describing this raffle is imperative. The sign reads:

Super drawing If you spend… = you receive tickets for the tables… table 1 table 2 table 3

$20 = 4 white + 1 bonus

$60 = 16 white + 4 bonus + 1 yellow

$100 = 32 white + 8 bonus + 2 yellow At the bottom of the sign place the sample ticket that corresponds to the appropriate table. It is smart to let attendees split the $100 ticket package. Let them know they can save $10 each, thus a good deal becomes better. Once the tickets are sold the committee begins to draw the winning tickets, starting at table 1. To conserve time, deliver the items to the winners. For tables 2 and 3 let the winners take their choice until all items are taken.

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Raffle Wing span raffle

Type G

Brief Description: During the cocktail hour a committee person sells theater tickets that are measured by a person’s out stretched arms,i.e. tip of finger to tip of finger. There is usually one prize like a gun, decoy or print. However, at a couples event if the one item is oriented to a male or female it is wise to offer an option prize. A good example is the choice of a DU man’s or woman’s medallion watches. Utilizing a quality decoy in this raffle is a sure winner, i.e. everyone likes the item.


$250

Items Needed: A role of theater tickets and one or two prizes (the second prize is an option). A small table to display the tickets and prize(s). A small sign to explain the raffle.

Avg. Time Rqrd.

1 HOUR

Space Required (at event): Enough for a 4 x 4 table

Manpower Required: 1 committee person. The gender of the item will determine gender of ticket seller.


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Once the cocktail hour begins, this raffle starts along with others. People come to the table, see the tickets and prize and may read the signage. The sign says the following:

“wing span drawing” $10 per span (30 to 40 tickets per span)

Win: man’s or woman’s DU medallion watch If more than $250 worth of tickets are sold give both watches away to two winners. If less is sold create a blitz raffle or add it to the live or silent auction. This decision is predicated on the length of the live auction, time permitting, etc. As dinner is being served announce a last call. Sell the last spans in 5 minutes or so. Have someone in the audience pick the winning ticket and award the prize. Repeat the drawing if two prizes are awarded. Important: the seller must count the money, record the dollar amount on the envelope and place the money in the same envelope. Document the total tab amount on the envelope as well if this technique is used. Then give the envelope to the treasurer for safekeeping.

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Raffle Raffle Package - concept 1

Type G

Brief Description: Group most of the raffles at an event into a package to be sold pre-event or at the door. The package should be structured to make event attendees buy it instead of playing each raffle separately. This can be accomplished with three common techniques. One by discounting the total amount, two by offering an exclusive raffle entry for package purchasers or by giving the buyers a special gift.


Items Needed: Knowledge of all raffles offered at the event. Signage that is large and eye catching. Special gift (package #3).

Avg. Time Rqrd.

1-2hrs

Space Required (at event): One table just past the check-in that is very visible.

Manpower Required: Two or three good salespeople that can explain the benefits of the package.

Raffle Reference: Tom Munich, RD Kansas

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The raffle package should be sold at an event as the first thing an attendee sees as they enter the event. This is important so they do not have the chance to start playing the games/raffles offered in

the package before they have the opportunity to buy into the package. This should also be coached to all raffle/game salespeople to ask each player (who attempts to play w/o a package) if they saw the

package deal at the door. A wisely structured package can account for the majority of the sales made at an event. The effort can also be made for easy upgrades above the package. For example $10 on the knife raffle in the package is for one chance. A player could get three chances for $20. Package holders should be offered the upgrade for an additional $10. This offer should be made wherever it would apply. Packages should be sold from the time the doors open until at least the beginning of

dinner.

Packages philosophy 1- Sell more tickets by making it easy for attendees to buy. 2- Attendees move around the entire banquet to play the package raffle/games. Which allows attendees

to see everything in the room. 3- Players at games tend to bring others to the table to play. 4- Discounts, gifts and exclusive raffles attract willing buyers. 5- Not all raffles are included but most should be. Examples of some commonly left out are limited

chance raffles, blue light or quickly raffles and the pick of the litter (auction choice) raffle. 6- Package types can be combined. Ex. exclusive raffle and discount value packages. 7- As with anything offered at an event planning, presentation, and marketing are vital to the success or

failure of the package program.

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Diagram or illustration of raffle set up for

The raffle package concept 1

Here are some examples of raffle packaging using 3 different incentives for participation

Raffle Package #1-Discount Total Value

Raffle Package #1 $50- Tier Raffle (6 sheets) $20-Hunters Raffle (3 tickets) $20-Gun Raffle (3 tickets) $10-Knife Raffle (1 ticket) $10-Black Jack Game (3 Plays) $10-Hi/Low Game (3 Plays) $120 value For only $100 SAVE $20

Raffle Package #2-Exclusive Raffle Offer Raffle Package #2

$50- Tier Raffle (6 sheets) $20-Gun Raffle (3 tickets) $10-Knife Raffle (1 ticket) $10-Black Jack Game (3 Plays) $10-Hi/Low Game (3 Plays) BONUS-Hunters Raffle value $20 per chance (Package Only)

For only $100 Plus Exclusive Limited Entry Raffle Chance Total value $120 Save $20 Raffle Package #3-Exclusive Gift Offer

Raffle Package #3 $50- Tier Raffle (6 sheets) $20-Gun Raffle (3 tickets) $10-Knife Raffle (1 ticket) $10-Black Jack Game (3 Plays) $10-Hi/Low Game (3 Plays) For only $100 Plus Exclusive Gift Total value $125 save $25

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Raffle Raffle Package – concept 2

Type G

Brief Description: Boost your event’s per person gross raffle income by offering a raffle package which sells all or most raffles in a package at a discounted price.

Gross Revenue Potential +20% –

50% Items Needed: Raffle Package card listing redeemable games/raffles. Signs posted near entry describing new opportunity (use blow-up of raffle package card.).

Avg. Time Rqrd.

1 – 1.5 Hours

Space Required (at event): Small area to sell package or if sold at existing stations or by roaming sales person, no extra space required.

Manpower Required: Two people per hundred attendees.

Raffle reference: Eric Goodenough, RD, Maine and New Hampshire

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If you’re looking for a way to increase your per person raffle income, consider constructing a raffle package which offers entry into all or most of your raffles/games for a discounted price. This strategy

has several advantages: 1. Increases income 2. Limits decision-making for attendees wanting simplicity and/or preferring not to be “sold” many

times over. 3. For one charge or cash payment, you eliminate several individual transactions, making your

treasurer’s job simpler with less cash handled at each raffle or game. 4. Allows your most skilled sales people to have the most impact on your gross raffle sales. Less

skilled people can simply redeem the cards at individual raffles. Steps to set up a raffle package. 1. List all raffles and games that you’ve traditionally had success with. Include incentive pricing on as

many as you can (e.g. 3 for $20, etc.) 2. Do not include those “blue light” raffles (pick of the auction, blitz, etc.) which will be largely

successful on their own. Include as many raffles as you can in the package. This will help maximize the raffle package’s effectiveness.

3. Tally the cost of all raffles included in package. Compare this with your per person gross raffle income then choose one or more of the following incentives to sell packages: a. Discounted cost gets all raffles for one price that is less than playing individually. Be sure this

cost is greater than your average per person raffle income. b. Each package purchased comes with one chance on an exclusive prize that only package

purchasers are eligible for. Use especially desirable prizes that have universal appeal (airline tickets, travel packages, canoe, rig of decoys, etc.) Often this prize will tip the scales in favor of the package.

c. Use complimentary “duck bucks” for each package sold. Limit duck bucks to one redemption per auction or silent auction item purchased. This will limit “pooling” of duck bucks.

4. Especially important for the first year, place a sign calling attention to the raffle package option at the entrance to your raffle area. This way your attendees won’t purchase individual raffles before they learn they had the option of buying the package. It would help to have one of your sales people stationed at this sign to help call attention to the raffle package option and answer any questions. Use dots to identify buyers.

5. You may still wish to allow traditional sales (using cash or bidder numbers) for those who prefer this option or for additional plays on individual raffles.

6. Consider adding further value by offering two packages for the price of one or three packages for the price of two, etc. You will always have big spenders who will take the best deal.

Some cautions: 1. Be prepared to move many more people through each raffle or game. Once you’ve sold your

packages, you owe each purchaser the plays at each game. Because you’ve sold more plays, you’ll need games that are not time-consuming to redeem.

2. Because you owe each package purchaser the plays, and there are more players, you need to be aware of the number of tickets or plays available. For instance, pluck-a-duck may need more toothpicks or some games may need more tickets to ensure that all packages are redeemable.

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Diagram or illustration of raffle set-up for raffle package concept 2

Below is a sample of redeemable raffle package card. Bring this card to respective raffle or game and redeem for plays and/or tickets. In some cases, you may be able to staple tickets to this card and buyer may deposit tickets in respective buckets themselves.

1998 Pine Tree Sponsors $200 RAFFLE PACKAGE

($275 value) GAME/RAFFLE VALUE

General Raffle 8 cards $100 Gun Raffle 10 tickets $50 Canoe Raffle 5 tickets $30 • Blackjack 3 plays $20 • Pluck-a-Duck 7 picks $20 • Dice Roll 3 rolls $20 • Cut the Cards 3 Cuts $20 • Choice of hat $15

TOTAL CASH VALUE = $275 YOUR COST ONLY = $200! OR 2 for $350 OR 3 for $500!

-PLUS- Write your name below and deposit in

white canoe for FREE chance on 14’ Gazelle Chief Canoe!:

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Raffle Raffle Package Combo Type

G

Brief Description: Group most of the raffles at an event into a package to be sold pre-event or at the door. The package should be structured to make event attendees buy it instead of playing each raffle separately. Raffle package offered at leadership conference is a combo of the exclusive raffle offer with a discount.


Items Needed: Knowledge of all raffles offered at the event. Signage that is large and eye catching.

Avg. Time Rqrd.

1-2hrs

Space Required (at event): One table just past the check-in that is very visible.

Manpower Required: Two or three good salespeople that can explain the benefits of the package.

Raffle Reference: Tom Munich, RD Kansas

RAFFLE PACKAGE USED AT 1999 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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The Raffle package should be sold at an event as the first thing an attendee sees as they enter the event. This is important so they do not have the chance to start playing the games/raffles offered in

the package before they have the opportunity to buy into the package. This should also be coached to all raffle/game salespeople to ask each player (who attempts to play w/o a package) if they saw the

package deal at the door. A wisely structured package can account for the majority of the sales made at an event. The effort can also be made for easy upgrades above the package. For example $10 on

the raffle/raffle in the package is for three chances. A player could get fifteen chances for $20. Package holders should be offered the upgrade for an additional $10. This offer should be made

wherever it would apply. Tickets should be sold from the time the doors open until at least dinner. Packages philosophy 8- Sell more tickets by making it easy for attendees to buy. 9- Attendees move around the entire banquet to play the package raffle/games. Which allows attendees

to see everything in the room. 10- Players at games tend to bring others to the table to play. 11- Discounts, gifts and exclusive raffles attract willing buyers. 12- Not all raffles are included but most should be. Examples of some commonly left out are limited

chance raffles, blue light or quickly raffles and the pick of the litter (auction choice) raffle. 13- As with anything offered at an event, presentation, planning, and marketing are vital to the success

or failure of the package program. For this event: -400 in attendance -50% buy a package -Total gross $20,000 -Plus additional dollars for upgrades and non-package buyers

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Diagram or illustration of raffle set up for The leadership conference raffle package

Raffle Package -Exclusive Raffle Offer with Discount Raffle Package

$100- Tier Raffle $ 20- Duck Bingo $ 10- Raffle/Raffle $ 20- BONUS-Hunters Raffle (Package Only)

For only $100 Plus Exclusive Limited Entry Raffle Chance Total value $150 Save $50

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Raffle C_ _ P on Your Buddy

Type G

Brief Description: A cash raffle with a twist that adds fun and excitement to the evening.

Gross Revenue Potential $2000+-

Items Needed: Roll of theater style tickets and large bucket (other ticket styles can be used) Ten $100 bills in cheap frame Ten poker chips numbered 1-10 and place in small bucket Place ten raffle tickets in a small bucket

Avg. Time Rqrd.

10 min

Space Required (at event): One 4 foot table

Manpower Required: One person plus help of MC at time of drawing

Raffle Reference:

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1. Sell raffle tickets all night. Your objective is to double (or better) the amount of the cash

giveaway. You can also sell a limited number of tickets if you wish (e.g. 100 tickets at $20) 2. Draw ten winners from your big bucket and get them up on the stage. Have each of the ten

winners draw a poker chip and a raffle ticket from the small buckets (they must keep one stub from the raffle ticket and put the dropper stub back in the small bucket)

3. Now for some fun. Starting with the person holding the chip #1, you give him/her a choice. The person can either walk away with $100 or pull a ticket stub from the small bucket, thereby eliminating the person holding that stub from further play (recognize it could be themselves). Appeal to the audience immediately to help the person make up their mind. The crowd will respond, most likely with “Pull, pull”. The first person will likely pull. If the person walks, give up a $100 bill and move on to poker chip #2. Always keeping the crowd involved. Our experience is that everybody “pulls” until the last two standing. They either split or go for the entire $1000. Meanwhile the crowd is loving every minute of it!!

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Raffle Conservation Quiz

Type General

Brief Description: This raffle was designed to incorporate a fun way to learn some facts about DU at your event. The raffle consists of a quiz with 10 questions. For every question answered correctly, a raffle ticket is earned. If all 10 answers are correct, they earn a bonus ticket for the top prize. The prizes should be chosen to appeal to your audience and don’t have to be expensive. A $10 ticket price is recommended.

Gross Revenue Potential $1000-$2000

Items Needed: Quiz Sheets Answer sheet or overlay Two different colors of 2 part theater tickets and 2 buckets (different color for bonus ticket) 2 Tables, one for display and one for contestants to answer questions Pens Any props such as mounted ducks for ID questions

Avg. Time Rqrd.

1-2 hours

Space Required (at event): Space for two 8 foot tables

Manpower Required: 2 people, one to sell and one to grade quiz and distribute tickets

Raffle Reference: Troy LaRue

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Detailed description of how to run raffle A quiz is developed using 10 questions relating to current local or National DU issues. The idea is to incorporate a fun way to learn about DU at your event. . You can come up with an endless variety of Conservation topics, from project information to biology. The questions should be of appeal to your audience whether stag, mixed crowd, ladies, or lots of Greenwings. You can include displays that correspond with the quiz such as duck ID or maps of DU projects. The raffle should spark discussion and competition with event attendees. You want them to share their answers with each other. The quiz is sold for $10 each and a raffle ticket is earned for each correct answer. If all 10 questions are answered correctly, a bonus ticket is earned for the top prize. Prizes should also appeal to your audience whether stag or mixed. The top prize can be a low-end gun or another prize with a perceived value of around $200-400. You should make up an answer sheet or answer overlay so that the quiz can be graded quickly and the tickets dispensed. Winners are allowed to pick in order from prizes. The bonus prize is drawn last.

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RAFFLE

CONSERVATION QUIZ

TAKE THE QUIZ AND EARN RAFTAKE THE QUIZ AND EARN RAFFLE FLE TICKETS FOR THESE GREAT PRIZESTICKETS FOR THESE GREAT PRIZES

• GADWALL DECOYGADWALL DECOY • 3 PIECE LUGGAGE SET3 PIECE LUGGAGE SET

• TOMORROW’S BIRDS PRINTTOMORROW’S BIRDS PRINT

YOU EARN ONE TICKET FOR EVERY YOU EARN ONE TICKET FOR EVERY CORRECT ANSWERCORRECT ANSWER

ANSWER ALL 10 QUESTIONS ANSWER ALL 10 QUESTIONS

CORRECTLY AND YOU RECEIVE A CORRECTLY AND YOU RECEIVE A

BONUS TICKETBONUS TICKET FOR FOR

A REMINGTON 597 .22 RIFLEA REMINGTON 597 .22 RIFLE

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE CHOICE OF PRIZES IN ORDER DRAWN

ONLY $10 PER QUIZ

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BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL

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Raffle Quickie Raffle Type BLS

Brief Description: This raffle is designed to run in a very short period of time. The number of tickets sold are limited and priced in accord with the prize to be given away. A return of 2 to 1 has proven to be the most effective pricing margin. The idea is to sell the raffle quickly, give the prize away, and start another. Let the volume make the money for you.

Gross Revenue Potential Varies

Items Needed: One or more of the following depending on how you want to run the raffles: Pull Tab or Tip Boards (where legal) Matrix Boards (where Legal) Poker Card Deck Theater Tickets

Avg. Time Rqrd.

10 Min Max

Space Required (at event): It’s been most successful to run this raffle by walking through the crowd at the event. The key to making this type of raffle work is to sell it out fast and move on to the next item. This is best accomplished by going out and selling to the crowd rather than having them come to you.

Manpower Required: Two people, one to carry the item and solicit sales, the other to handle the tickets and cash, can effectively run the raffle.

Raffle Reference: Streator Ducks Unlimited/Pat Baughman, RD, Illinois

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This raffle by design should run very quickly, and should be repeated using different merchandise throughout the event as the time permits. The number of chances to be sold and the cost of the prize will dictate the price to be charged for a chance. Set the raffle up so that you are doubling your money as a minimum. We have found that if you get too greedy on each individual raffle that it slows down the sales. What you should be doing is to aim for volume, sell as many of these types of raffles as possible. This raffle is very effective at smoker or chili type miscellaneous events. Two people can run this raffle easily. One individual will carry the item being raffled and will be the pitch person to solicit ticket sales. The other will handle the tickets, cards, or pull tab board. An example how the raffle is run is as follows: The committee has a Mallard Drake decoy that they are going to put on this limited raffle. The decoy cost the committee $70.00 and they want to at least double their money, sell the item quickly, and start another item. They decide to sell the decoy using a poker deck of cards. With 52 cards in the deck they will sell each card for $3.00 making $156.00 on the decoy. The emcee at this time announces to the crowd the particulars of the raffle. The two individuals selling the raffle circulate through the crowd selling the cards, which are torn in half with the purchaser keeping one half and the other half retained for the drawing. When the cards are all sold the sellers return to the emcee and a winner is drawn and announced. The next Quickie Raffle is now announced and started immediately. This time a Remington 870 shotgun will be raffled using a Pull-Tab Board (which my or may not be legal in your state). The committee has decided to use a board with 155 tabs and the cost will be $5.00 per tab. This raffle is circulated through the crowd, sold out, and the winner is announced. The next Quickie Raffle is announced and so on. This raffle technique is set up to go fast and maximize income based on volume. It can be run using a limited number of tickets in addition to the above mentioned cards or pull-tabs. It’s a great place to put those donated items which don’t seem to generate much money on the silent auction and are typically just given away. Use your knowledge of the event attendees to determine what items to sell, how many chances to sell, and what the price for that chance will cost. If you offer a multiple tickets ($2.00 each, 3 for $5.00) just be sure that you set your price based on selling all of the chances at the bargain rate to maintain the profit margin.

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Raffle Basic card raffle

Type BLS

Brief Description: A prize in announced. A deck of cards is sold as chances on the prize. The winner is drawn


54 x $amt of

card Items Needed: A prize, a deck of cards and a bucket or another deck of cards

Avg. Time Rqrd.

5 minutes max

Space Required (at event): None, raffle is walked through crowd or more ideally crowd come to the raffle

Manpower Required: 1 – 2 people depending on how you handle the prize. If carried around then it takes 2 Deck can be split and sold by more than one person.

Raffle Reference: Joe Breidenbach, National Headquarters staff

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The MC gets the attention of the crowd. An announcement is made that a quick raffle is about to be held. The prize is held up and the MC announces that 54 cards are now on sale for this prize. When they are gone the raffle is over and the winner will be drawn. The seller(s) circulate through the crowd and sell cards to all that are interested. The buyer is instructed to tear the card into two pieces from side to side and that no folded or bent cards will be accepted. The player keeps one half of the card for a receipt and the other half is deposited into a bucket. A card half is drawn from the bucket and announced. The prize is claimed with the matching half of the card. Notes: Use the jokers. Be careful to not use similar decks when doing more than one card raffle.

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Raffle Empty your pockets

Type BLS

Brief Description: Your almost done with your event. All that remains is to draw for the last raffle prize. Hold it. One more quick raffle we hadn’t planned on. Have a gun winner who doesn’t need another gun donate it back, or have a medium priced 870 Express or something similar (gun) and hit them with a empty your pockets. $1.00 per ticket. As many as you want. You will be amassed at what this quick raffle will earn.

Gross Revenue Potential $500 +

Items Needed:

Donated gun that was won that evening or have a medium priced 870 Express A role of theater tickets Plenty of raffle sellers. Committee members who know the membership Large clear pickle jar

Avg. Time Rqrd. 15

minutes Space Required (at event): The banquet hall

Manpower Required: 6-7 committee members or raffle sellers

Raffle Reference: Bing Taege, Wisconsin DU state chairman

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Plan ahead for this but make it appear spontaneous. If there is an individual who has won a shotgun or rifle and the committee knows he/she does not need another gun, ask him/her in private if they would like to donate it back. Make a big fuss over the donation - applause etc. Then with your event just about over and prior to drawing the last raffle or door prize, and before any member has left, announce an unplanned for raffle. Empty your pockets. $1.00 per ticket. All the tickets you want. Using theater tickets, run through the crowd selling tickets by the $5-$10’s and $20’s. You will be amazed at the bundle of cash you will take in.

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Raffle Last Duck Standing

Type BLS

Brief Description: Reverse Bingo game where the last ‘clean’ card wins

Gross Revenue Potential 500 to 2000

Items Needed: Bundle of 100 or 200 Bingo (DUCKS) sheets, each different from the rest 75 drawing pieces, numbered D-1 thru S-75

Avg. Time Rqrd. 5 min

Space Required (at event): Room at the microphone to draw

Manpower Required:

As many sellers as are needed for a blitz sale. Two people to draw Raffle Reference:

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Announce the raffle as a BLS and send the sellers through the room as other activities (auction etc.) continue. When as many sheets as possible are sold, begin the game. Each of our game sets contain a sheet of instructions and a grid sheet marked D-1 thru S-75. This can be cut up to create tokens for the draw. I also carry 75 wooden nickels similarly marked and easier to draw than scraps of paper. Two people work well at the microphone. The MC announces the numbers and a member of the committee, the ‘best’ duck hunter actually draws or ‘shoots the ducks’. As the name implies, the game begins by all card holders standing up. The shooter draws the first number and the MC asks everyone with that number in their sheet to sit. At the beginning, each number drawn will knock down 6 or 8 ducks. It typically takes 8 to 12 draws to get down to the last duck standing, so this part of the game goes fast. Once down to 4 or fewer standing, it should be announced that if the next number knocks all the ducks down, they will stand again, until only one remains. The MC can have a lot of fun by playing on the shooter’s skill or lack thereof, at knocking down the ducks. Two example sheets to follow.

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Diagram or illustration of raffle set-up

D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5 D 6 D 7 D 8 D 9 D 10

D 11 D 12 D 13 D 14 D 15 U 16 U 17 U 18 U 19 U 20 U 21 U 22 U 23 U 24 U 25 U 26 U 27 U 28 U 29 U 30 C 31 C 32 C 33 C 34 C 35 C 36 C 37 C 38 C 39 C 40 C 41 C 42 C 43 C 44 C 45 K 46 K 47 K 48 K 49 K 50 K 51 K 52 K 53 K 54 K 55 K 56 K 57 K 58 K 59 K 60 S 61 S 62 S 63 S 64 S 65 S 66 S 67 S 68 S 69 S 70 S 71 S 72 S 73 S 74 S 75

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Raffle Pick of the auction

Type BLS

Brief Description: Sell tickets in a limited amount of time. The winner picks a prize from the items available for auction.

Gross Revenue Potential $1400+

Items Needed: Roll of two piece theatre tickets, bucket

Avg. Time Rqrd. 15

minutes Space Required (at event): None

Manpower Required: A crew of ticket sellers (1 per 50 attendees)

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This is a relatively new raffle that has been very successful. It can be modified in many ways and can fit any event and auction situation. It is simple and people understand it. It has actually gained strength at events used over 3 or 4 years. This is how it as been most successful for some: It is ‘dessert time’ at the dinner. Most are finished but some are still working on theirs. Most other raffles and the silent auction are closed or are closing, we are just about to auction time. The Pick of the Auction is announced by the MC with “We are going to come to your tables and sell you tickets--$10 or 3 for $20. If you win you walk up here and take your choice of items out of the auction.” A large crew of ticket sellers—at least 1 seller per 50 attendees---hits the floors and quickly and actively sells tickets. As soon as all tickets sold the winner is drawn and the winner picks his prize. This raffle averages well over $1000 for us and has done over $3000. It is fun and our attendees love it and look for it. It works better if there are no items available as prizes from the auction that are viewed as much more valuables than the others. At many events these premium items are exempt from selections as a prize. This works well and has caused no problems as long as we clearly outline the exemptions, by announcements and signage. Items such as guns, jewelry, or special hunts have been exempted. The fewer items exempted the better—it sells easier and is less complicated. However, it would be inefficient to lose potential dollars on the premium items. In determining whether an items should be exempt or not ask “if we will sell $1000 worth of tickets---would this item sell for more than that?” At large events (200+), this raffle will easily do more than $1000. Every one involved with trying this raffle can tell stories. We all assume that the winner will take the most valuable prize and we have to plan for them to, but they don’t always. Examples include:

$1800 and the winner took a DU print @ $46 $1200 and the winner took a $30 sculpture $2400 and the winner took a ham

Over the last few years it has become less effective to sell the dinner guns in the auction. In Missouri they have been successfully raffling these off and suggest that they not be auctioned. If we combine a special raffle for the dinner gun, thereby removing it from the auction, with the Pick of the Auction we have a mix that generates more dollars from the gun and more dollars from the auction. Try it ---you will make money for the ducks and you will be amazed at what the winner takes--

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Raffle Tip board

Type G/BLS

Brief Description: Chances on an item are sold based on a limited number of entries. The focus of the raffle is a card (board) that contains individual sealed folded pieces of paper with numbers inside. Each folded and sealed piece of paper has a different number (tip). Players pull a sealed tip from the game card that holds all tips and opens it to expose their entry number for the raffle. Also on the card is a covered number that matches one of the numbers in the sealed tabs. When all tabs are sold the number is uncovered and the person with the matching number wins.


$360

Items Needed: A prize. A professionally assembled and printed board. One person to sell it. Tip boards can be purchased at many gaming retailers in bulk quantity.

Avg. Time Rqrd.

5minutes

Space Required (at event): None, this is carried around or announced and seller stands in one place.

Manpower Required: One person, two if the prize is big or awkward. The seller can usually display the prize and collect money. The buyer pulls their own tab from the board.

Raffle Reference: Tom Munich, RD, Kansas

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Prizes are matched up with the desired revenue with the number of tabs per board. Boards come in many sizes from 8 tabs to 100 tabs. Care must be taken to capture the value of the prize in the perception of the buyers so as to set up a raffle with the right number of tips at the right price. Experience and willingness to experiment is the best source of knowledge. A good tip board raffle will produce a 3:1 CBR. Success has been frequent with a decoy based 24 or 36 number tip at $10 per tip. The tip raffle is announced and the seller is identified. Depending on the experience of the crowd with tip boards the seller may have to move about the room selling tips. Crowds that get to know about tips soon realize that if they want one they will have to hunt down the seller because of the limited number. The more people that start chasing the seller the quicker the tip sells out. It feeds on itself. The winning number is exposed. When all tips are sold the number is exposed and announced. This is a great time to announce the next tip. This is nothing more than a mini raffle. More than one tip can be sold simultaneously by different sellers. Tips can be sold at any time during the event but work best during the cocktail hour or dinner. This is a great money maker for events with limited space as the seller goes to the buyers. This method is successful in areas where tips are not common. It grows on people and if done right a good tip program can become a major component of the overall raffle program. Caution – legality and tolerance of tip boards varies greatly from state to state.

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Raffle WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Type SP

Brief Description: This game utilizes a professionally made 40-spot wheel as a form of entertainment during the start of the evening and generates $800. The wheel is spun each time one of the 40 numbers are sold and then three more times after all numbers have been sold. It creates noise and excitement early in the evening, the odds of winning are easy to promote and understand, and the game does not compete with other basic raffles.


$800

Items Needed: 1. One table 2. A 40-spot spinning wheel. 3. Forty 2” removable Avery Dots (Assorted bright colors if possible.) 4. Money bag. 5. Pens to write on dots. 6. Three prizes such as the Marlin Rifle, Print, Decoy (with combined value of $350 or

less.) 7. Three unmarked envelopes with one of the above prizes listed in each envelope. 8. Poster explaining the game.

Avg. Time Rqrd. 45-60

minutes Space Required (at event): One 8-ft table anywhere in the gathering area at the start of the event.

Manpower Required: One person.

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This raffle is set up near to where people are apt to gather as they mingle during the start of the event. The person running the game is a carnival barker and occasionally spins the wheel to attract attention. His catch phrases are:

1. Only 40 persons are going to have the opportunity to play. 2. The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 10, the best odds tonight. 3. Even if you buy only one spot, you can win more than one prize. 4. If you don’t play, we guarantee that you will not win.

When a person pays their $20, they are given an Avery dot to write their name on it and place it on their selected number. There is only one name per number. The barker calls out the number and spins the wheel vigorously. Do not let the player spin the wheel. The barker confirms to the player that if their number comes up on this spin, they are an instant winner and win $100 in raffle tickets (for the general raffle), but regardless if they win or not, their name stays on the board for the other prizes when the board is sold out. [Note: If a person buys two spots at one time, they can play both numbers at one time but with only one spin of the wheel or they can play each spot with one spin each. It is best to call the number out before each spin to prevent confusion if an earlier purchased number comes up with the player’s name on it.] If a person wins the $100 in raffle tickets (which do not cost the committee anything) place another bundle of raffle tickets on the poster and announce that the instant winner option is still available. When all 40 numbers are sold, go to the microphone and take the wheel to broadcast the spinning noise. Announce that ground rules that:

1. Any number is eligible to win more than one prize. 2. When a winner is announced , that person gets to come forward and select one of the three

envelopes. The prize written in that envelope is the prize that they win. [Note: If there was no “Instant Prize Winner” you do not spin for the $100 in raffle tickets. If there was an “Instant Prize Winner” announce their names before you spin for the other prizes. You can have multiple “Instant Prize Winners” during the event. This raffle generates a lot of excitement and sometimes is completed within 30 minutes. It is not recommended to play this game more than once per evening. It is a lot like eating chocolate, it is better to quite while you still want more. Once a crowd has had experience with this game, they readily line up to get one of the 40 numbers.

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Diagram or illustration of raffle set-up For the Wheel of Fortune Raffle

(Below is signage for event program and poster for the event.)

WHEEL OF FORTUNE

INSTRUCTIONS: Buy a spot for $20, write your name on it, and place it on a number on the wheel. You spin the wheel and if your number comes up right then, you win the instant prize of $100.00 in raffle tickets. Regardless if you win the instant prize or not, your name stays on the wheel. When all forty numbers are sold, the wheel will be spun three more times to establish the winners of the other three prizes. The same number is eligible to win more than one prize. If you buy a spot, you have a 1 in 10 chance of winning a prize.

Prizes:

1. DU Remington 870 Shotgun. 2. "The Bluebills" by Lynn Kaatz. 3. Pintail Decoy 4. Instant Winner: $100 in Raffle Tickets

Ducks Unlimited Thanks You For Your Support.

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Raffle Avery Advantage Wetlands Raffle

Type SP

Brief Description: Card game to win assorted camouflage items

Gross Revenue Potential Approx $400

Items Needed: 1. One Banquet Package cost $127.00 includes freight (refer to Ducks Unlimited 1999-

2000 Field Accessories Brochuear) 2. One deck playing cards. 3. One 3’ x 6’ table. 4. One preprinted price sheet (shows face value of all cards in a deck of playing cards

and their assigned dollar value) Avg. Time Rqrd.

Space Required (at event): Enough room for a 3’ x 6’ table.

Manpower Required: One game attendant.

Raffle Reference: Mike Hillegass, RD, Central NC

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1. Setup table in area close to main traffic flow. 2. Remove playing cards from deck and shuffle well. Fan out cards face down in a semi-circle in center

of table. 3. Display banquet package items on table top. 4. Place price sheet on table and in the semi-circle of cards. This is done so raffle players can read the

dollar value of each card drawn as raffle is played. 5. Player removes a card from the fanned out deck and turns over to reveal the face value of card. 6. Dollar value of drawn card is determined, player pays the game attendant. Drawn card is torn in half

and player takes half, game attendant takes half. 7. Once last card is drawn and raffle is closed, game attendant will place all card halves in squirrel cage

and announce winning card or cards. (Committee may decide to give entire banquet package to one person or one item at a time until entire package is gone.

SPECIAL DETAILS Price sheet should be preprinted and show all the number and face cards in a deck of playing cards. Also, beside each card noted, the selected prices should be included. Example; (2 card of any suit $2.00. 3 card of any suit $3.00 and so on. Face cards will have a higher dollar value, Jack and Queen of any suit $15.00 and King $20.00) the price schedule may be adjusted to any dollar value per card as decided by the committee.

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Raffle Cover up

Type SP

Brief Description: Player uses skill and luck to gamble for different levels of entry into raffles that support this game. Player starts with open numbers from 1 – 9 on a game board. Player roles a pair of dice and sums the number of spots showing. The player then covers up any combination of numbers on the board that equals the sum from the dice. Player continues to role dice until either all numbers are covered up or there is no combination of uncovered numbers that equals the current dice sum. If the player covers all numbers entry into a special raffle is obtained. If the player fails to cover all then tickets are given for another raffle equal to the amount of numbers covered.

Gross Revenue Potential $1000

Items Needed: Game board with numbers 1 through 9. Something to cover each number with. A pair of dice. A nice prize (low end gun) for the special raffle. A collection of nominal prizes for the consolation raffle. A Mason jar for the tickets for the special prize. A bucket for the consolation raffle. An eight foot table is enough for proper display. A posted set of instructions and rules. Two distinct sets of tickets. Theater tickets work great.

Avg. Time Rqrd.

duration of the event

Space Required (at event): It can all be done on an eight foot table.

Manpower Required: One person. Ideally this should be run in shifts.

Raffle Reference: Joe Breidenbach, NHQ staff

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A game board (poster board or custom made game box) is set on a table with the numbers facing the player’s position. Player purchases entry into game ($5 per play, 3 plays for $10). Dealer clears board if not already. Player roles a pair of dice and sums the number of spots showing. The player then covers up any combination of numbers on the board that equals the sum from the dice. Player continues to role dice until either all numbers are covered up or there is no combination of uncovered numbers that equals the current dice sum. If the player covers all numbers entry into a special raffle is obtained. If the player fails to cover all then tickets are given for another raffle equal to the amount of numbers covered. Dealer awards tickets according to level of success. Player puts tickets in appropriate container. Prizes are awarded at the end of the program. Tips for running – • Leave this game open during the auction in the back of the room as it gives non auction participants

something to do. • There usually are a few people that won’t give up and keep trying until they cover all of the

numbers. Repeat players are common if the prize is nice enough. • Get a few custom made boxes. • Run more than one station with large crowds. • There is a method of play that will improve on likelihood of success but there is no mastering of this

game.

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Diagram or illustration of raffle set-up

For the cover up game

Basic set up using poster board and poker chips.

Game board set up at start of play

Game board after the role of the dice and an ‘11’ came up

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Raffle Duck Yahtzee

Type SP

Brief Description: Most everyone is familiar with the game of Yahtzee. This raffle simply takes elements of that game (i.e. Yahtzee, four of a kind, large straight) and assigns prizes or raffle tickets to them.

Gross Revenue Potential $400+

Items Needed: Five Dice (cup and dice rolling box - optional, but nice) Theatre tickets Prizes - One quality prize, several medium value items, additional donated or low cost items. Table for playing and displaying of prizes Poster describing game One jar plus two additional buckets

Avg. Time Rqrd.

cocktailperoid

Space Required (at event): Minimum of one 8’ table - more may be necessary to properly display prizes

Manpower Required: One to two people

Raffle Reference: Bruce Marheine, RD, Indiana

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Raffle is played similarly to the game of Yahtzee. Player has up to three rolls of the dice to obtain one of the scores found on the lower half of a Yahtzee score sheet. Should they end up with a Yahtzee (5 of any kind), they will get one ticket or chance on the premier prize. This ticket is placed in the glass jar so that everyone can see how few tickets have been won to that point. Chances on the medium level prizes can be obtained by rolling a large straight (5 in a row), or 4 of a kind. These tickets are placed in a separate bucket. Chances for additional prizes can be awarded for those rolling a small straight (4 in a row) or a full house and should be put in another bucket. A ticket for lesser items can be awarded to participants solely for playing. Usual pricing is $5 per play (up to three rolls) or $10 for three plays. Use of more expensive prizes may dictate higher playing prices.

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Raffle Ducks BINGO

Type ST/SP

Brief Description: Here’s how it works: • Sign your name on an open square • You will be in the raffle for the gun on display • A letter and a number will be drawn when the board is full • If your name is on the square that corresponds with the letters and numbers that are

drawn ---You Win!!! • If not all the squares are sold by the designated time, the prize becomes cash and the

winner splits the proceeds 50/50 with the ducks Gross

Revenue Potential $2000

Items Needed: Ducks Bingo Board, Easel, display table, premium shotgun with a perceived value of $1000, (Benelli SBE or DU Dinner Gun) cut out letters and numbers, bucket for drawing.

Avg. Time Rqrd.

2 HRS

Space Required (at event): Easel and small table.

Manpower Required: One to two people.

Raffle Reference: Troy LaRue, RD, Missouri

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DUCKS BINGO Ducks Bingo is a raffle that can generate an additional $2000 gross for your event. There are only 100 chances to win a high quality prize. This is a big drawing card because of the odds. It is a simple raffle, easily explained, and can be conducted by one or two people. It can be run as a pre-event raffle, at the event or a combination of both. Use a Benelli SBE or the DU dinner gun as the prize. Tickets are sold at $20 each. Players write their name on an open square of their choice. When the board is full or no more chances can be sold, draw a letter (d,u,c,k,s,b,i,n,g,o) and a number (1-10). The player at the intersection of the two wins the prize. The goal of this raffle is to shoot for $2000 or until all of the squares sold. If all squares are not sold the prize becomes cash and the winner has the option of splitting the pot 50/50 with the ducks, or buying the remaining squares and taking the gun. This exceeds the reserve on the gun, and players can easily understand the rules. Pre-event: The biggest potential for this raffle is to sell it prior to the event. If it is sold out the event starts the night with $2000. Take the board to the hardware store, local gun shop or anywhere where you can talk someone into running it for you. It sells itself when displayed with the prize or a picture and description. People write their name address and phone # on the square, and they do not have to be present to win. There are no tickets to keep track of. It is all self contained. Bring the board to the event and draw for the prize there. At the event: One person can run this raffle. Set it up next to the bar or a high traffic area and display it with the gun. Draw the winner as soon as it is sold out. The attached example of the board can be taken to a copy center and enlarged 200%. This gives a nice size board to work with. OPTION 2 Although the best success of this raffle has been structured around a $2000 gross goal and a 50/50 split if not all squares are sold, the following scenario has also worked well especially with smaller events. Utilize a gun of lesser value or a lower reserve, maintain the ticket price at $20 but eliminate the 50/50 split if not all the squares are sold. You can still protect the reserve by maintaining a selling goal of X amount. For example with a reserve of $800, you need to sell 40 squares or winner will split the proceeds 50/50. After you have sold all the squares you can and have met the reserve on the gun hold a fire sale on the remaining squares. Have someone announce that you are offering a special deal to all that purchased a square. If their name is on a square, they can purchase an additional square at 50% off or $10. You should have several committee members ready to assist with the raffle at this point. You will be amazed at how many more squares are sold. Draw for the gun immediately after the sale.

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Raffle Ducks BINGO

Type ST/SP

Brief Description: Here’s how it works: • Sign your name on an open square • You will be in the raffle for the gun on display • A letter and a number will be drawn when the board is full • If your name is on the square that corresponds with the letters and numbers that are

drawn ---You Win!!! • If not all the squares are sold by the designated time, the prize becomes cash and the

winner splits the proceeds 50/50 with the ducks Gross

Revenue Potential $2000

Items Needed: Ducks Bingo Board, Easel, display table, premium shotgun with a perceived value of $1000, (Benelli SBE or DU Dinner Gun) cut out letters and numbers, bucket for drawing.

Avg. Time Rqrd.

2 HRS

Space Required (at event): Easel and small table.

Manpower Required: One to two people.

Raffle Reference: Troy LaRue, RD, Missouri

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DUCKS BINGO Ducks Bingo is a raffle that can generate an additional $2000 gross for your event. There are only 100 chances to win a high quality prize. This is a big drawing card because of the odds. It is a simple raffle, easily explained, and can be conducted by one or two people. It can be run as a pre-event raffle, at the event or a combination of both. Use a Benelli SBE or the DU dinner gun as the prize. Tickets are sold at $20 each. Players write their name on an open square of their choice. When the board is full or no more chances can be sold, draw a letter (d,u,c,k,s,b,i,n,g,o) and a number (1-10). The player at the intersection of the two wins the prize. The goal of this raffle is to shoot for $2000 or until all of the squares sold. If all squares are not sold the prize becomes cash and the winner has the option of splitting the pot 50/50 with the ducks, or buying the remaining squares and taking the gun. This exceeds the reserve on the gun, and players can easily understand the rules. Pre-event: The biggest potential for this raffle is to sell it prior to the event. If it is sold out the event starts the night with $2000. Take the board to the hardware store, local gun shop or anywhere where you can talk someone into running it for you. It sells itself when displayed with the prize or a picture and description. People write their name address and phone # on the square, and they do not have to be present to win. There are no tickets to keep track of. It is all self contained. Bring the board to the event and draw for the prize there. At the event: One person can run this raffle. Set it up next to the bar or a high traffic area and display it with the gun. Draw the winner as soon as it is sold out. The attached example of the board can be taken to a copy center and enlarged 200%. This gives a nice size board to work with. OPTION 2 Although the best success of this raffle has been structured around a $2000 gross goal and a 50/50 split if not all squares are sold, the following scenario has also worked well especially with smaller events. Utilize a gun of lesser value or a lower reserve, maintain the ticket price at $20 but eliminate the 50/50 split if not all the squares are sold. You can still protect the reserve by maintaining a selling goal of X amount. For example with a reserve of $800, you need to sell 40 squares or winner will split the proceeds 50/50. After you have sold all the squares you can and have met the reserve on the gun hold a fire sale on the remaining squares. Have someone announce that you are offering a special deal to all that purchased a square. If their name is on a square, they can purchase an additional square at 50% off or $10. You should have several committee members ready to assist with the raffle at this point. You will be amazed at how many more squares are sold. Draw for the gun immediately after the sale.

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Raffle ‘In house’ raffle

Type ST

Brief Description: Using a large workplace as a raffle environment, a limited entry raffle is used in association with an upcoming sports event to encourage participation. This has worked great in automotive plants, factories and large office complexes. The hidden draw is in the ‘in house’ reference to the raffle.

Gross Revenue Potential 100 x $/entry

Items Needed: 100 square board prize(s)

Avg. Time Rqrd.

Space Required (at event): N/A

Manpower Required: From one to ? depending on number of volunteers who are working at the location of the raffle.

Raffle Reference: Joe Breidenbach, NHQ staff

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This raffle is extremely effective if it gets into the ‘raffle system’ at a factory or large office. It requires a volunteer from a local committee to be employed at the facility. Select an upcoming sporting event of interest to employees in the facility. Start 2 –3 weeks out from the date of the event. Prepare a 100 square board for the event based on the final scores of the teams involved. Circulate the board through the facility. It is helpful if pictures or the prize itself are on hand for review. An actual example: In a GM truck plant in Indiana, three 100 square boards were run over the course of the football season. One was run on a Thanksgiving day game, one was run on a bowl game and one was run on the Super Bowl. The prizes on the boards varied from a $200 gun, a decoy and two framed prints from the national package on one board ($10/square) to a nice DU gun and a low end gun on another ($20/square). All boards sold out netting $4,000 on a total cost of less than $1,600. It was run by one committee member with the help from a few others on other shifts.

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Raffle $200 Truck/Cash/Items Raffle

Type ST

Brief Description: Two hundred $200 tickets are sold. In this case there were 50 winners, or a 1 in 4 chance. The top winner won either a truck or $20,000 in cash. The other 49 winners won assorted DU national and state package items, with a total cost around $4000.

Gross Revenue Potential $40000

Items Needed: Printed and numbered tickets. Posters announcing the raffle, as well as announcing the prizes.

Avg. Time Reqrd

4-6wks

Space Required (at event): Little or none, unless you want to display all the prizes. This particular committee held a second event (fish fry) to announce the winners. At this event other raffles and auctions were held, netting almost $12000. Plus we had 300 folks at the event.

Manpower Required: A full committee committed to selling all 200 tickets. Plus you need a person or two to keep a running total on tickets sold. The day of the drawing a couple of folks will need to draw the winners as well as a couple to distribute the prizes.

Raffle Reference: Jim West, RD, Illinois

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Detailed description of how to run raffle Once the tickets and posters are printed. The posters are hung in key areas and the raffle is announced. Each committee member sells the tickets and turns them in on regular basis. Each ticket is numbered so they can be tracked. Once all the tickets are sold the drawing can be held. It is good idea to read off each name as the ticket goes into the raffle drum. Winners are drawn and they pick up their prizes as a designated area. It is good to do it at another event, because most of the folks that bought a ticket will attend, and purchase other raffle tickets and auction items.

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