2023 Raffle

1. Organization:
   1. The 2023 “Imagine” Raffle is being sponsored by, and organized by the Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor (the UUSB), a non-profit religious organization located at 120 Park Street, Bangor, Maine. 
   2. All proceeds from this raffle shall be used to support the religious and community programs offered by the UUSB.
2. Purchasing of tickets:
   1. Tickets may only be sold, purchased, and redeemed by adults (18 years of age or older).
   2. ALL MEMBERS OF THE UUSB, the Raffle Committee, and the UUSB Council are explicitly allowed to purchase raffle entries. This is a community fundraiser and too many of our members are involved in this raffle program to be excluded. 
   3. Ticket sales start on or after 12:01 AM on April 12th, 2023 and will stop at at 11:15 AM (EST) on on May 21st, 2023.
      1. Purchasers wishing to purchase tickets by mailing a check should confirm that raffle tickets are still available. Payment must be received prior to 1:00 PM on 5/21/2023 to be included in the drawing.
      2. Mailed payments received after the 5/20/2023 mail is delivered, will be returned.
   4. **Tickets may be paid for by cash, personal check, bank check, money order, or credit/debit card transaction. All checks MUST have “Raffle” in the memo line.
      1. Note, credit/debit card transactions need to be processed directly by the church office or through the online portal.
   5. Raffle tickets, by US law, may not be mailed.
   6. Sorry, no sales to Alabama, Hawaii, or Utah (all forbidden by local state law).
3. Tickets:
   1. No more than 1,000 tickets will be sold for the 2023 UUSB Imagine Raffle.
   2. Ticket cost is 1 ticket for $20.00 US.
   3. No facsimile or copies of tickets will be accepted.
   4. Winning tickets will be inspected for authenticity prior to award.
   5. Each raffle ticket must have the ticket holder’s name and phone number and/or email address clearly written on the ticket.
   6. The IRS takes the position that no portion of the ticket price will qualify as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes.
4. Drawing:
   1. The drawing shall occur at 11:15 AM on May 21st, 2023 at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor, 120 Park Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Should circumstances beyond UUSB’s control prevent having the event at said date and time, the makeup drawing date will be posted on the website as soon as possible.
      1. Should a delay in the drawing occur, the sale of tickets may not occur after 11:15 AM on 5/12/2023.
   2. Winners need not be present to win.
   3. Winners and winning ticket numbers will be posted on the website no later than 5 days after the drawing date.
   4. Each raffle item will have a winner drawn on 5/21/2023 as well as at least two runner ups, should the winner be ineligible or otherwise unable to accept the award. Runner up tickets will be sealed and placed under lock until 6/21/2023 at which time they will be opened and the runner up notified. Illegible runner up tickets will not be notified nor granted time and subsequent runner ups selected until such time as the prize(s) have been awarded.
5. Forfeiture of ticket rights:
   1. Ticket holders misrepresenting themselves, including their age, and upon inspection do not meet the minimum criteria to legally purchase tickets will forfeit their claim to any winnings.
   2. Ticket holder’s information is illegible. If such information is unable to be rendered from the ticket and for whom the winner is not present at the time of drawing, the winning number(s) will be posted by number on the raffle website for 30 days and if unclaimed by 6/21/2023 the ticket holder will forfeit their claim on the winning ticket and a runner up will be awarded the prize.
   3. Winning ticket(s) whom the UUSB Raffle Committee cannot contact and who do not contact the office by 6/21/2023, will forfeit their claim on the winning ticket and the next runner up will be awarded the prize.
   4. Payment failed.
      1. Payment by check was returned for whatever reason as failed and not corrected by date of the drawing.
      2. Payment by credit or debit methods was returned as failed and was not corrected by date of the drawing
      3. NOTE: Failed payments are still owed to the UUSB as promises to pay.
6. Prizes:
   1. Imagine
      1. Each option’s total value, including any delivery fees and taxes, must be less than $5,000.  The UUSB Raffle Committee will work with the winner to coordinate the prize implementation.
      2. Plans and purchases must be completed within the same calendar year of the raffle drawing so the UUSB Raffle Committee can complete the raffle. All work/purchases, etc. must be completed no later than 12/31/2023.
      3. The UUSB Raffle Committee is not responsible for accommodating requests that are not possible within the time frames required. For example to have a specific contractor do work who is booked out 2 years in advance. Or to purchase an appliance that is backordered for 12 months.
      4. The Imagine Winner is entitled the following prize options:
         1. Any combination of services, materials, or payments up to but not exceeding the $5,000 total prize. If the cost of the services, materials, or payments exceeds $5,000, then the UUSB is only liable for the awarded amount.
            1. “Imagine” options include, but are not limited to, heat pump installation, travel, landscaping, home improvement, computer systems, travel, shows.
               1. The following items are excluded from the the “Imagine” prize options: alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, firearms, cash, and/or gift certificates.
            2. Prize winner may include multiple options, but may not exceed 5 total transactions with an accumulated value of no more than $5,000.
            3. Unincorporated Independent Contractors (in the case of home improvement, etc.) will be required to submit a W9 for payment.
      5. Any unused portion of the prize remains the property of the UUSB for use in furthering its programs. 
      6. No part of the winnings will be provided as cash or equivalent.
      7. The Imagine Raffle winner may transfer the winning chance to any other legally eligible person before or after the drawing date. All other rules will apply to the new winning chance holder.
   2. Second Chance Prizes
      To be drawn after the Imagine prize drawing
      1. Check back later for any second chance drawings:
7. Winner Responsibilities:
   1. Any and all winners are responsible for any and all tax implications for winnings associated with this raffle. The UUSB will not withhold any tax payments associated with this raffle. Any winner receiving a prize equal to or greater than $1,000 will need to provide an IRS W-9 to the UUSB office, as well as clear identification such as a license, passport or state ID.
   2. For any work requiring building permits or compliance with any building codes or ordinances, the winner assumes FULL responsibility for said compliances and any permit fees.
   3. Winners will be posted on our website, along with details of their prize. So expect something like “The [insert name] was able to do a garden makeover at their [town] home and planted over 2000 tulips!” or any similar thing.
8. The UUSB is not liable for any loss, injury, death, accident, theft, illness, or other misfortune of any nature whatsoever incurred during the fulfilling of this raffle. By accepting the winnings or any portion of the Prize, the Winner releases UUSB, its employees, trustees, agents, and attorneys from any and all obligations to the Winner and any and all claims or causes of action that may exist against UUSB, known or unknown, as well as any such obligations, claims, or causes of action arising from the Winner’s acceptance of the Prize. The UUSB makes no warranty whatsoever, express or implied, with respect to the prize.
9. Winners will receive an IRS W-2G, report of winnings, for use in their tax preparations.

Updated 1/10/202