By entering the International League for the Protection of Horses – Michigan (ILPH-MI)
Iron Horse Giveaway Raffle ( this “Raffle” ) contest, a person purchasing and holding a valid ticket or a chance to win a prize ( “Ticket Buyer” ) agrees that Ticket Buyer has read the contest rules listed below (“Official
Rules”) and acknowledges to have understood them and agrees to be bound by them.
Ticket Buyer acknowledges the adequacy and sufficiency of the consideration
given by the International League for the Protection of Horses - Michigan in
connection with this raffle. Tickets for a single chance shall have a cost of
TEN DOLLARS, $ 10.00 ( the “Chance Price” ).
ELIGIBILITY: You must
be 18 years or older to purchase a raffle entry. One (1) individual must be
identified as the purchaser (or buyer) of the raffle entry. All federal, state
and local laws and regulations apply. Entries may NOT be purchased via the Internet by visiting www.ilph-mi.org. Tickets can be purchased by mail at: International League for the Protection of Horses - Michigan, P.O. Box 266, Dansville, MI 48819. Tickets can be purchased at our ticket sale sponsors. These sponsors include the: Backstreet Restaurant in Stockbridge Crest View Tack in Mason Hair Express in Mason Leslie Farm Center in Leslie Line-X of Lansing in South Lansing Mason Elevator in Mason Motion Marketing and Media in North Lansing Soldan's Feed and Pet Supplies, all 5 Lansing, Charlotte, Dewitt, Grand Ledge and Okemos locations Tripp's Auto Shop in Jackson Woods and Son in Williamston Wooden Nickel Saloon and Restaurant in Dansville Tickets can also be purchased from members of the International League for the Protection of Horses - Michigan fundraising volunteers. Tickets will be mailed to Internet purchasers upon order. Only one (1) individual may be identified as the purchaser (or buyer) of the raffle entry. Purchaser of raffle tickets must legibly write their name and complete all information on each raffle ticket. Raffle tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable; all tickets sales are final. The members of International League for the Protection of Horses - Michigan Board of Directors and their immediate family are ineligible to purchase tickets. Immediate family is defined as family members residing in the same household as the International League for the Protection of Horses - Michigan board member.
Email PURCHASES: Please email us at ilphmi@aol.com for more info, emailing request requires a
credit card and an address to mail the tickets to, and a phone number to confirm
the order.
MAIL PURCHASES: Mailed-in ticket request must be accompanied by check or money order made payable to:
ILPH-MI, P.O. Box 266,
Dansville, MI 48819. Tickets will be mailed within 15 business days. If an entrant's check is dishonored by the bank, the ticket(s) will be invalid unless full payment is received for check and NSF fees.
DRAWINGS: A maximum of 2,000 entries will be sold for this raffle.
Ticket prices are 1 for $10. The Grand Prize Draw Date is Saturday, May 1, 2010,
at approx 6:15 P.M. (EST), or immediately following the Kentucky Derby Race.
Drawing will be conducted at the Lexington Hotel, Lansing, MI. Drawing will be immediately following the running of the Kentucky Derby. Tickets can be purchased from members until 12:00 noon (EST) May
1, 2010. U.S. Mail sales end at 11:59 P.M., April 25, 2010. International League for the Protection of Horses - Michigan reserves the right to extend this promotion.
ODDS: Only 2,000 tickets will be sold. The chances of winning are based upon that number. If fewer tickets are sold, then the odds improve. If fewer than
1,400 tickets are sold, the Grand Prize drawing will be for one half of the
total collected entry fees less expenses, payable by check to the winner (50/50
pot). The sportster will not be awarded in that event.
GRAND PRIZE: The Grand Prize in this raffle is a 2010 Harley
Davidson Sporster 883. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to purchase the
bike from Capitol Harley Davison, Lansing, MI. The winner of the 2010 Harley
Davidson Sportster 883 must arrange pickup of the motorcycle from Capitol Harley
Davidson in Dimondale, MI. OTHER PRIZES: None.
CONTINGENCY: If fewer than 1,400 tickets are sold, the Grand Prize
drawing will be for one half of the total collected entries less expenses,
payable by check to the winner (50/50 pot). The bike will not be awarded in that event.
NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS: Winner need not be present to win. Winner will be notified in writing via Registered Mail of requisite procedure to claim prize. Winner's name will be posted at www.ilph-mi.org within 5 calendar days of the drawing. Winning entrant is required to finalize the process (including payment of taxes, withholding, etc)
within 30 days of notification. Winning entrant’s name and location by city or town and photo will be printed in select media of the International League for the Protection of Horses - Michigan. If selected winning entrant is unable to be contacted or located after a period of sixty (60) days from the draw date, the prize may be donated to the Children and Horses United in Movement (CHUM) pending state approval. This is a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Three (3) attempts will be made to contact the winning entrant via Registered Mail at the address provided by the entry purchaser and via e-mail and phone as provided.
TAXES AND IRS RULES: Winner is responsible for any and all federal, state and local income or excise taxes, Michigan sales taxes, fees, assessments and like charges associated with the prizes. Vehicle winner will be responsible for any and all federal, state or local tax, license, title and registration fees associated with the vehicle. Winner will be responsible for any or all delivery fees and/or are responsible for retrieval of their prize. The value of your winnings is considered taxable income. Please consult your financial advisor to discuss any impact on your personal taxable income. The IRS has taken the position that amounts paid for chances to participate in lotteries, raffles, or similar programs are not gifts, or charitable donations, and therefore, the price of entry does not qualify as a deductible charitable contribution.
WAIVER/LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: Entrants, by participating (and winners accepting a prize), release the International League for the Protection of Horses - Michigan officers, partners, and agents, including advertising and promotion agencies, from any and all liability with respect to participation in the promotion and possession or use of the prize(s) awarded. Entrants will not hold the International League for the Protection of Horses - Michigan responsible or liable for any or all accidents, theft or damages resulting by their participation in this event.
RELEASE: Entrants, by participating, agree to allow the International League for the Protection of Horses - Michigan to use their names, photos and statements in promotional material. The International League for the Protection of Horses - Michigan will not share other personal information from entries with other organizations.
LICENSE: This drawing is licensed by the Charitable Gaming Division,
Michigan State Lottery, State of Michigan, license #R05139 issued to the International League for the Protection of Horses – Michigan Organizational ID # 131827.
GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Drawing will be held on May
1, 2010.
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