ForumFest VI Raffle Items

[Pineedles]

I wasn't trying to make extra work for those folks who selflessly devote alot of time to make this annual event a success, including you as I understand. Our Webmaster has a paypal account, but with all he has to do it may be unfair to ask him to do it as well. I just want this event to be the best we ever have had. I will be up on August 16th and would be more than willing to help out in any way I can. I'll start with a $50.00 "Sikskr gift cerificate". Or as he said, cash. RG, where do I send it?

[DRH]

Originally Posted by Pineedles

I wasn't trying to make extra work for those folks who selflessly devote alot of time to make this annual event a success, including you as I understand. Our Webmaster has a paypal account, but with all he has to do it may be unfair to ask him to do it as well. I just want this event to be the best we ever have had. I will be up on August 16th and would be more than willing to help out in any way I can. I'll start with a $50.00 "Sikskr gift cerificate". Or as he said, cash. RG, where do I send it?

Hi Pineneedles - Yes I completely understand. I probably should have added that one of the early decisions RG had to make this year was whether or not to accept "mail order" raffle ticket purchases from folks who wouldn't be able to attend FF. After discussing it quite a bit with several other members, she decided that selling raffle tickets ahead of time could present some real problems. (Pepper tried it several years ago and ran into difficulties.) Also, if someone not in attendance wins a raffle item, someone (RG in this case) would have to then make arrangements to get the item to them, which would likely involve logistics, shipping costs, etc. Not to belabor the point, but I just wanted everyone to know that the advance ticket sale option was considered, but RG decided (with the consensus of the others she discussed it with) that it was just too much of an administrative burden.

BTW, thanks for your generous gift certificate donation toward the raffle!

[Rattlesnake Gal]

This is what we have for donations so far:

Quilt Lady – The Grand Prize!
Sunset Bob - Eight framed photos (Three sets)
Rattlesnake Guy & Gal – New Hampshire 24/7 by Rick Smolan & David Elliot Cohen
Rattlesnake Guy & Gal - Custom Mount Washington Coasters
LakesRegionSpirt – Two subscriptions to Lakes Region Spirit
WriterRay - "The Lakes Region of New Hampshire: Four Seasons, Countless Memories"
Olde Bay Diner - $20 Gift Certificate
Olde Bay Diner - Homemade bread, one cinnamon and one raisin
Penny Candy Shop - A candy basket
Flags Over Winnipesaukee - Flag Afghan
Red Cranberries - Lake Winnipesaukee sign
The Old Country Store - $25 Gift Certificate
Funspot - Two $20 Gift Cards & Four $10 Gift Cards
Steve A. - First Edition .. Winnipesaukee A Potpourri by E. Palmer Clarke
SIKSUKR - $50 for the Raffle!
LoveBitesPastryShop - Box of Assorted Goodies
Pine Cone Cafe' - Two $25 Gift Certificatea
Kevin's Cafe at the Pier - $25.00 Gift Certificate
Bizer - Laminated Wall Map
The Crazy Gringo - Two $25 Gift Certificates
A.J.'s Bait and Tackle - $20 Gift Certificate
Wolfeboro Inn - An overnight stay and dinner for two!!!
Pineedles - $50 for the raffle!
Stone Gate Vineyard and Winery - A private wine tasting & vineyard tour for up to 15 people!
McDude - Two sets of historic photographs reproductions from The Postcard Workshop
Abrevaya family - $100 Donation to the Salvation Army Pantry
Winnipesaukee.com - $100 to go directly to Salvation Army Food Pantry
Rattlesnake Guy & Gal - $100 directly to charity
Gator Signs - $50 Gift Certificate
Acres Per Second - The Matrix, written by APS
Island Girl - Collage of the first 20 Antique Boat Show posters
rrr - $50 Worth of Scratch Tickets
riverat - 1929 Lake Winni DVD that was originally donated by Carguy at the LSP Fest
We are off to a good start with raffle items, but we still need some more stuff! Please donate to our worthy cause! Thanks!

Meredith Lady, would you like add the raffle items that you have collected to our list? Great job - thanks!

[Meredith lady]

Hey Cel-I will get those raffle items together this week-and to you!

[Rattlesnake Gal]

A set of M/S Mount Washington Coasters, donated by Rattlesnake Guy & Gal.
(Photos taken by Rattlesnake Gal)

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Stone Gate Vineyard and Winery has made a generous donation of a wine tasting and vineyard tour for up to 15 people, private with complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

[mcdude]

Well RG, this is a very impressive list of raffle items for sure. I wanted to throw several items into the mix from the POSTCARD WORKSHOP including this item below
It depicts three scenes from the old Lakeshore Railroad including;
1.- A reproduced postcard of Alton Bay Station
2.- A reproduced postcard showing a train rushing through Glendale
and
3.- A photo I took of the West Alton Station

Question: I guess I may have missed this....who is the beneficiary of the raffle?

[Rattlesnake Guy]

Hi McDude,
This year's beneficiary is:
Salvation Army Food Pantry in Laconia

See you on the Ship

[Quilt Lady]

Here is a picture of the 2009 ForumFest Quilt. The pattern is called "Bear Paws". The quilt is 55" by 78" and all cotton.

In less than a month some lucky Forum member will be able to snuggle under their new quilt.

Who will be the lucky winner????

Remember, all proceeds will be going to the Laconia Salvation Army Food Pantry so get ready to buy some tickets!

[mcdude]

absolutely gorgeous! Nicely done QL!