United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
• GiveUnitedsootherscanLIVE UNITED!
• OnlyinWisconsin!HighlightthosethingsuniquetotheBadgerstate:cheesecurdbuildingstructures,Packerparty,Klement’sSausagesrace,Kringlesale,Polkadancingcontest,guesswhatshows/moviestakeplaceinWI,designyourownHarleyorrideyourHarleytoworkday,WhereinWIis--?
• SweetEncouragements!Whodoesn’tlovecandy?Usesomeofthesesweettreatstobringsomefunand(sugar-induced)energytoyourcampaign!
• UseapopularTVshowasthetheme:Glee,MadMen,CupcakeWars,Survivor
• LasVegas–tieinthe“WhathappensinVegas…”themeto“What’sraisedinRacineCounty,staysinRacineCounty”
• HourofPower–Publicizewhatservicesareprovidedfrom1hourofpaydonation.
• Sports–holdatailgateparty.Haveaplayingfieldwithplayersadvancingtowardsthegoal.“Gotheextrayard-Give”HoldcontestsbetweenPackersandBearsorBrewersandCubsfans!Maketheloserdressingearfromtheotherteam.Addafootballtoss-measurefordistanceandaccuracywithprizesforthetopGuyandtopGal.Chargeperattempt.
• ChipinforUnitedWay–Placechocolatechipcookiesorabagofchipsoneveryone’sdesktoletthemknowaboutanupcomingcampaignandencouragethemto“chipin”.
• BeattheBadHabit–Getco-workerstostopbeingtardytomeetings,poppingtheirgum,failingtorecycle,leavingletterheadinthecopymachine,whatever!Offenderspayaquarterfortheirtransgressions!
OtherIdeas:
• Healthandwellness
• LIVE UNITED
• Beasuperhero!
• Teamingupforourcommunity
• Makeaworldofdifference
• Hollywood
• NewYork!NewYork!
• MardiGras
• ShootfortheStars
• Olympics
• BacktoSchool
• ChristmasinSeptember
• Carnival
• 1960’s,1970’s,or1980’s
• TheGreatOutdoors
• Grease(Themovie)
• MusicMania
• ChocolateHeaven
• SpaceOdyssey
• NeighborHelpingNeighbor
• BeaLifesaver
• TeaParty/MadHatter
• BuildaBetterTomorrow
• ChangingLives/TheUnitedWay
• GetintheGame
• MysteryTheme
• Lights!Camera!Action!
• MinutetoWinIt!
SPECIAL EVENTS - FUN THEME IDEAS
United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
Airplane Toss Throwpaperairplanesthroughahula-hoop,chargeperthrow.Youmayhavetoshowthemhowtofoldtheairplanes,butlessonswillcost.Thisisagreateventifyouhaveabigengineeringdepartment.
Barbeque AbarbequeisacommoncomponentofUnitedWaycampaigns.Tomakeyourbarbequesuccessfuladvertisetheitemsthatwillbeservedandsellticketswellinadvancesothatyoucandeterminehowmanyhamburgers(orhotdogs,steaks,etc.)youwillneed.Encouragemanagementtocook.
Auction Askemployeestodonateanitemtobeauctionedoff.Itemscanincludeolditemsfromhome,aservice(e.g.,carwash)orhandmadeitem(e.g.,bakedgoodsorcrafts).Advertiseyourauctionwellinadvanceandcombineitwithapotlucklunch.
Candy Grams Itdoesn’ttakemuchtimetoorganizeacandy-gramsfundraiser,butitcanendupraisingalotofmoney.Sellcandygramstoemployeesforasmallfeeanddeliverthemonthelastdayofyourcampaign.Trytopickatreatthattiesintoyourcampaign.Forexample,youcoulduseHalloweencandiesifthereisaHalloweentheme.Bulkstoressellawidevarietyofshapedgummytreats.
Baby Picture ContestPostemployees’babypicturesandsponsoracontesttoguesswho’swho.Haveemployeespurchaseschancestoguess.
Casual Day CasualDaysareverysimpletorun.Makesureyougetpermissionfrommanagement.Chargeemployees$1or$5todresscasuallyonthedesignatedday.EmployeescanwearastickerthatsaystheyaredressedcasuallyinsupportofUnitedWay.RequestcasualdaystickersfromyourCampaignAssociate.
Bagging ItDesignateadayasa“BrownBagDay”everymonthoreveryothermonth.EncouragestafftobringtheirlunchesonthatdayandbringinaspeakertotalkaboutUnitedWayinitativesorafundedprogram.Afterthelunch,postabriefsummaryofthepresentationonyourwebsite,printitinyournewsletterordistributeviaemail.
Casino Night or Poker TournamentIfyourcampaignisgoingtohavegambling,sellemployeestokens/chipstoplaythegames.Whentheydecidetocashout,havethemswapthechipsforprizesinsteadofmoney.Setuppokergames,blackjackandcraps.
Bake Sale Manyorganizationsholdbakesalestoraisemoney.Askemployeestobringinbakedgoodsfortheevent.Packageinindividualservingsizesforamid-daysnack.Advertisewellinadvanceofthebakesalewithposters,flyersande-mail.Don’tforgettorecruitvolunteerstohelpwithset-up,servingandcleanup.
Coffee or Bakery Cart Arrangeforvolunteerstobringacoffeeandsnackcartthroughouttheofficeoneday.Advertiseitinadvance.Solicitdonationsofcoffeeandsnacksfromsuppliersoraskco-workerstocontributebakedgoods.Ifyoudohavetopurchaseitems,makesureyousellthemataprofit.
Balloon Pop Blowupballoonsandplaceanumberedticketineachballoon.Participantspurchaseballoonsandpopthemtowinaprize.Balloonsmaybeplacedaroundtheofficetocreateafestiveatmosphereorputballoonbouquetsonacartandtaketoeachperson’sworkstation.
Cookie ExchangeSimiliartoabakesale,askemployeestobringintheirfavoritecookiesfortheevent.Allcookiesareplacedontablesandemployeescanwalkthroughandpicktheirfavoriteonestotakehome.Chargebythecontainerorbythepound.
SPECIAL EVENTS
United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Chili Lunch or Cook-offInviteemployeestobringinabatchoftheirbestchili,thenhaveco-workersjudgeeachchilibasedontaste,textureandfirevalue.Advertiseinadvancewithposters,memosande-mails.Tohelptheluncheonrunsmoothly,sellticketsinadvance.Providerollsandsalad.Chargeanentrancefeeandtastingfee.
Games (Carnival Style) Setupold-fashionedcarnivalgamessuchasaringtoss,fishpondandballoondart-throw.YoucanpurchaseinexpensiveprizesthroughOrientalTrading.Awardprizestothewinnersofthe“gamesofskill”.
Decorating ContestHostadecoratingcontestandchargeparticipantstoenterorchargeemployeestovoteonawinner.Itemstobedecoratedcouldincludeanoffice,apiggybank,atoycar,at-shirtoranythingelseyoucanthinkof!
Kodak MomentsHandoutdisposablecamerasforemployeestotakepicturesofaspecialevent,atypicalworkday,orofstaffvolunteeringorhelpingothersinanyway.GiveaprizeforthebestKodakmomentanddisplayphotosintheofficeforalltosee,andtopromotefurtheractsofkindness.
Email Bingo Emailbingocantakeplacealldayunliketraditionalbingo.Sellbingocardstoemailusers.Throughouttheday,calloutbingonumbersusingemail.Thefirstemailusertogetbingoshouldthenreplytoall.Solicitcontacts/suppliersforprizedonations.
Live United BingoUsetheLIVEUNITEDBingodocumentavailableonouronlinecampaigntoolbox.EmployeescompletesquaresbylearninghowothersLiveUnited.Awardraffleticketsorsmallprizestothewinner.
Employee CookbookAskemployeestosubmittheirfavoriterecipes.Youcancreateeitheranelectroniccopyorahardcopyofalltherecipesandselltoallemployees.
Midnight BreakfastIfyourorganizationhasathirdshift,chargeemployeesforamidnightbreakfastservedbyexecutivesandotherdayemployees.Canalsobedonewithasecondshiftcrew.
Executive Car Wash Askmembersoftheseniormanagementteamtowashcarsduringonelunchhour.Holdthecarwashintheparkinglotandchargeemployees$3or$5tohavetheircarswashed.
Penny WarsThiseventcanlastthedurationofyourcampaignoryearround.Havedepartmentscompetetocollectthemostpennies.Foraninterestingtwist,youcanmakeitsothatothertypesofcoinsareworthnegativepoints.Forexample,anickelwouldcanceloutfivepennies.Thisallowspeopleto“sabotage”otherteamswhileraisingmoremoneyforUnitedWay.
Farmer’s MarketAskemployeestobringinextraitemsfromtheirgardens.Allowemployeestopurchasefreshhome-grownproduce.
Pie Toss Recruitmanagementtohelpyouwiththiscarnivalclassic.Giveemployeestheopportunitytotosswhippedcreampiesordampspongesatwillingvolunteersforadollarortwo.Makesurethattargetsweargarbagebagstoprotecttheirclothes.
United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
SPECIAL EVENTS - FUNDRAISERS
Potluck Lunch Askeachstaffmembertocontributeadishforapotluckluncheon.Makeasignupformaheadoftimetoensureamixofsalads/starters,maincourses,drinksanddesserts.Giveitamulticulturaltwistbyrequestingdishesfromallovertheworld.Chargeasmallfeetoeat.
Something-a-Thon Walk-a-thons,Dance-a-thons,Skip-a-thonsandother“Marathons”arepopularevents.Haveparticipantscollectpledgesforyoureventbasedonthenumberofhoursdancedormileswalked.
Pumpkin Carving ContestPuttogetherateamofcarversorindividuals.Setdifferentcategoriesforjudging(mostcreative,scariest,funniest,etc.).Chargeteams/individualstoenterorchargepeopletovotefortheirfavorite.
Survivor Createtribes(teams)tocompetethroughoutyourcampaignforprizes.Holdluxurychallengeseachdaywheregroupscompetementallyorphysicallyforatreatsuchassoda,candyorraffletickets.Somesuggestionsforluxurychallengesincludethefollowing:UnitedWayquiz,officemini-puttgame,triviagameorascavengerhunt.
Puppy LoveHaveemployeespayforachancetotrytheirluckatmatchingapetpicturetoitscorrectowner.Awardaprizetothecontestantwiththemostrightanswersandprovideasmallprizetotheownerswholookthemostliketheirpets!
Tacky ToiletInspirecompetitionbetweenbranchesordepartments.Putatoiletonaplatform,withaplexi-glasslidwithaslotundertheseat.Employeesmustfillthebowlwithchangebeforetheycanpassitontothenextlocation.Eachlocationmustadda“tacky”decoration(suchasahulagirl,etc.)tothetoiletbeforetheypassiton.Postasignsaying“Don’tflushyourmoneyaway,GivetoUnitedWay”toinspirecustomergiving!
“Root” for the Community Providerootbeerandicecreamandselltoemployeesduringbreakorlunch.SetuptableswithinformationaboutUnitedWayinitativesandpartnerprovidersforaneducationalpiece.
Where in the County is Your CEO?ThecompanyCEOorpresidentcanvisitdifferentUnitedWayagenciesandgethis/herpicturetakenthere.Besurenottoshowtheagencyname(unlessaclueisneeded).Shareaphotowithemployeeseachdayandtheycanguessthecorrectagencytowinaprize.Thisgameisfun,showsthattheCEO/Presidentisasupporter,andgetsemployeestoreadthroughthematerialsinordertofindtheanswers.
Rummage SaleArrangeforstafftodonateusedarticles,suchashouseholditems,mdiea,booksetc.Havevolunteersprice,sortandsetupddusplaytables.
Volunteer Event Organize a group of employees to participate in the Day of Caring on September 13, 2014 or work with your United Way representative to plan a volunteer event for your staff.
Scavenger HuntHoldanofficescavengerhunt.Splitintoteams(perhapsbydepartment)andhaveemployeessearchforafewitemsduringthelunchhour.Awardaprizetothewinners.YoucanalsoholdscavengerhuntelectronicallywithquestionsaboutUnitedWayandtheprogramswefund.
UNITED WAYCAMPAIGN KICKOFF AND DAY OF CARING
SIGN UP TODAY AT WWW.UNITEDWAYRACINE.ORG!
United Way of Racine County
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United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
Crazy OlympicsEmployeescompeteincrazy“athletic”eventsforsillyprizes.Participantsdonatetoenter.Observerswagerbetsontheirfavoriteentrants.Examplesofevents:three-leggedrace,tricyclerace,pushanegg(nothard-boiled!)acrossthefinishlinewithyourchin.Mini-golfusingbeachballs,poolcues,etc.Useyourimagination!
Pentathlon Schedulenoon-houreventseachdayoftheweek.Somesuggestedeventsarepaperairplane-throwing,wastebasketbasketball,anobstaclecourseandabriefcasetoss.Encourageinterdepartmentalcompetitionandholdfinalsinthemainlobbysothatemployeescancheerontheircolleagues.
Radio-controlled Car RaceSetupapre-determinedcourse/racemap.Usetimerstoseewhocanrunthecourseintheshortesttime.
Sausage Race HoldaKlement’sSausagerace!Havedesignatedemployeeswearthecostumesandracearoundparkinglot.Employeescanbetonwinners.Makeitextrafunbyrequiringspecificsausagestostartbehindoraheadofthepack(thoseunder30stepbackthreepaces,personsigningallpaychecksstepupfourpaces,etc).
Tricycle / Office Chair Race HaveSeniorManagementcompeteinatricycle(orofficechair)racearoundapre-determinedtrack.Staffcanthenplacebetsonwhowillwin.
SPECIAL EVENTS - RACES
LDV’sEmployeeCampaignCoordinatorsandtheKlement’sSausagesLIVEUNITED.
United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
SPECIAL EVENTS - MORE FUN IDEAS
50/50 Raffle–Conduct a cash raffle with 50% of funds raised to winner and 50% to United Way.
Back to High School–Employeesbringhighschoolpicturesofthemselves.Contesttoguesstheyearofthephotoandwhoitis.
Biggest Loser contest–Incorporatehealthintoaneventandconducta“BiggestLoser”contest.Chargearegistrationfeeandholdweeklyweigh-inswiththe“Biggestloser”winningaprizeandregistrationfeedonatedtoUnitedWay.
Community Baby Shower–Takeupacollectionforalocalshelteroragency.
Dress-up the Boss–Bosswearsacostumevotedonbyallemployeesifthecampaigngoalisreached.Examples:tutu,animalcostume,devilcostume,etc.
Eating Contest–Whocaneatthemostinagivenamountoftime–burgers,hotdogs,kringle,pickles,watermelon,etc.
Executive Trades-Raffleoffchangingjobsforadaywithmanagement,havetheCEOdoofficechoresorevenbabysitting.
Football Helmet Drive–Usefootballhelmetsforemployeestodropinloosechangeallweek.
Give It Up - Askyouremployeestogiveuppurchasingtheirdailycoffee,sodaorsnackforadayorweek.TheycandonatethemoneytheywouldhavespenttoUnitedWay.
Get into shape-Holdatwo-monthcontestatworkforeveryonewhowantstoloseweight.Eachpersonpaysasetamountforeverypoundlostorgained.Securedonatedprizesforthosewhoattaintheirweightlossgoals
International Food Day–Employeescanteamtogethertocreatetastytreatsfromaroundtheworld.Theycandressinappropriatecostumes.Holdtheeventoverthelunchhour.Employeespurchaseticketsredeemableforfoodatthebooths.Apanelof“celebrity”judgesawardsprizes.
Plant Sale–Askemployeestodigupextraperennialstoselltofellowemployees.
Quarter shot glass contest–Fillalargejugwithwaterandputashotglassatthebottom.Inviteco-workerstodropquartersthroughaslotcutoutinthelid.Provideprizestothosewhodroptheirquartersintheshotglass.
Recycled Goods–Turninrecycledpaper,cans,bottles,etc.andexchangethemformoneyfortheUnitedWay.
Soup Line - Employeessignuptobringtheirfavoritesouporbread.Setupatlunchtime,andchargeparticipantsfeesforabottomlessbowltotryoneorall!(Bringyourownreusablebowl)
Spelling Bee–Organizeaspellingbeewithparticipantspayinganentryfee.Haveotheremployeespaytoplacebetsonthewinner.Awardthewinnerswithaspecialincentive.
Team Tees–DesignaT-shirtwithyourcompanylogojoinedwiththeUnitedWaylogotogivetocontributingemployeeswho“teamup”intheUnitedWayeffort.Ifyouhavecompetitionsbetweendepartmentusedifferentcolors.
Tourney Time–Holdabroomball,softball,tee-ball,tennis,kickballorping-pongtournament.
Unlock a chest of treasures –Encourageco-workerstobuyakeyforacertainamount.Onekeywillopenatreasurechestofprizes.
Walking Tacos - Sellindividualbagsofcornchipswithdividedplasticorfoamcontainerswithtacomeat,cheese,sourcream,tomatoes,lettuce,tacosauceetc.Priceaccordingly.
White Elephant Sale–Solicitemployeestodonateodditemsorservicestoauction.Oneperson’strashisanotherperson’streasure!
Wine Tasting–Holdawinetastingatalocalrestaurantorwinestore.ChargeforentranceandaskestablishmenttoalsodonateapercentageofsalestoUnitedWay.
United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
Create a year-round campaign and hold different events at least once a month to benefit United Way and spread awareness. Here are some ideas for incorporating fun holidays.
JanuaryFinancial Awareness Month Month
National Poverty in America Awareness Month Month
National Soup Month Month
Trivia Day 4th
Rubber Duckie Day 13th
Hold a “Duck Pluck for a buck.” Mark the bottom of rubber ducks with a number that corresponds to a prize and place them in a small pool or container. Sell opportunities for a dollar (or more) to select a rubber duck from the pool and win a prize.
National Pie Day 23rd
FebruaryNational Time Management Month Month
National Nutrition Month Month
Jell-O Week Days 7-13
Random Acts of Kindness Week Days 12-15
National Chip and Dip Day 24th
Give everyone a small bag of chips and ask that they don’t forget to “chip” in.
MarchNational Reading Month Month
Employee Spirit Month Month
Act Happy Week Days 15-21
National Chocolate Carmel Day 19th
Education and Sharing Day 27th
Send an e-mail to all employees sharing information about United Way’s focus on education as one of the building blocks for a good life.
AprilChild Abuse Prevention Month Month
National Public Health Week Days 4-10
National Volunteer Week Days 18-24
Gather up your staff and get out of the office for a volunteer activity. Visit volunteer solutions on our website to see volunteer opportunities.
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day 2nd
Licorice Day 12th
SPECIAL EVENTS - FUN HOLIDAYS
MayFamily Wellness Month Month
Reading is Fun Week Days 9-15
National Etiquette Week Days 10-14
Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity 12th
Hold a meeting with a United Way speaker and ask employees to give.
National Chocolate Chip Day 15th
National Pizza Party Day 15th
June National Dairy Month Month
Say Something Nice Day 1st
Leave the Office Early 2nd
Hold a raffle and let the winner leave the office early.
Abused Women and Children Awareness Day 13th
United Way Day of Action 21st
JulyNational Ice Cream Month Month
Have an ice cream social. Yum!
Social Wellness Month Month
Chocolate Day 7th
Embrace Your Geekness Day 13th
National Hot Dog Day 17th
AugustNational Immunization Month Month
Back to School Month
Simplify Your Life Week Days 1-7
Friendship Day 1st
Cupcake Day 18th
Hold a bake sale or cupcake baking contest with proceeds going to United Way.
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United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
SeptemberLibrary Card Sign-Up Month Month
Self Improvement Month Month
Update Your Resume Month Month
United Way Kickoff and Day of Caring 13th
Join the United Way in kicking off their campaign and help others by volunteering at a number of different locations for our Day of Caring.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day 19th
OctoberNational Book Month Month
Bullying Prevention Month Month
Let’s Talk Month Month
National Food Bank Week Days 18-24
Hold a food drive for non-perishables and have your campaign team drop them off.
National Candy Corn Day 30th
NovemberNational Peanut Butter Lovers Month Month
Military Family Appreciation Month Month
National Game & Puzzle Week Days 21-28
Sandwich Day 3rd
Host a “Lunch ‘n Learn” with a United Way speaker and a sub sandwich lunch.
Clean Your Refrigerator Day 15th
DecemberUniversal Human Rights Month Month
National Tie Month Month
Hold a tie or clothing drive to benefit a local organization.
National Cookie Day 4th
National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day 16th
National Candy Cane Day 26th
SPECIAL EVENTS - FUN HOLIDAYS
United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
• CEO for the day• Prime parking places• Day or half day off with pay• Executives serve lunch to employees• Birthday off• Time off to go to child’s school event• United Way promo items- shirts, cups, pens• Company promo items- shirts, caps, coffee mugs, pens• Computer lessons from knowledgeable employee• Two hours off per month to volunteer with United Way • Feeling Well Day off with pay• Sleep in late day • Write personal thank you notes • Volunteer to do someone else’s undesirable tasks • Name a rotating award after an outstanding employee • Create a unique, catchy award that is an honor to receive • Create a Wall of Fame to display pictures of loyal contributors• Flee by 3 - leave at 3 p.m. on designated days• Traveling trophy for the department with highest participation or volunteers• Provide a free YMCA membership or passes to a fitness club • Pass out raffle tickets which can be accumulated and redeemed for special gifts • Do the job of the “front line” employees • Have the CEO or senior executives write a personal note of thanks • Match an employee’s donation to United Way • Have free refreshments in the cafeteria or break room • Offer free popcorn every Friday (or every day) • Managers take employees to lunch or dinner• Department pizza day• Award a “dinner for two” • Tickets to sporting event• Gift certificates• Movie or concert tickets• Lottery tickets• Gas card• Massage at local spa• Cookie jar filled with cookies weekly• 2 hour lunch break• Office redecorated or cleaned• Company picnic• Picnic basket full of goodies• Have an executive volunteer to shave their head if the company meets its
United Way goal
Thinkingofprizesandawardsforcontestwinnerscanbedifficultandexpensive.Usetheseideasforlowornocostincentivestoawardprizestowinnersofcampaign-relatedcontestsortorecognizeoutstandingefforts.
SPECIAL EVENTS - LOW OR NO COST INCENTIVES
United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
RafflesareafunandeasywaytoinvolveyouremployeesinaUnitedWayCampaign.Ticketscansimplybesoldortheycanbegivenoutasincentivefordonationsthroughoutyourcampaign.Prizescanbedonatedbystafforanoutsidesource.Someideashaveincludedticketstosportingevents,themedgiftbaskets,adayofforagiftcertificate.Advertiseinadvancewithpostersormemosandpositionticketboothsinkeyareas.
RafflesconductedtobenefitUnitedWayofRacineCountymustbepre-approvedbyUnitedWaystaff.RafflesarehighlyregulatedbytheStateofWisconsinsopleasereviewtheguidelinespriortoholdingaraffleandfamiliarizeyourselfwithalltheregulationsassetforthbytheWisconsinDivisionofGaming-OfficeofCharitableGaming.
TYPES OF LEGAL WISCONSIN RAFFLES Advanced Ticket Sale Raffle - Requires Class A License Same Day Ticket Sale Raffle - Requires Class B License
• Ticketscannotbesoldmorethan270daysbeforedrawing
• Neednotbepresenttowin
• Noraffleticketmayexceed$100incost
• Phone,internet,mailoranyotherformofnonface-to-facesalesofraffleticketsareprohibited
• Ticketpurchasermustcompletethedrawingstubface-to-faceandbegiventheirreceiptportionoftheticketattimeofpayment
• Raffledrawingsmustbeheldinpublic
• Mustbeabletoprovidealistofprizewinners
• Iftheraffleiscancelledtheorganizationshallrefundthereceiptstoticketpurchasers
• Theserulesapplyto50/50Rafflesaswell
• Raffleticketsmustbeidenticalinformandincludecertaininformationlikeconsecutivenumbering,license#issued,sponsoringorganizationname.UnitedWaycanprovidefurtherdetails.
• Mustbepresenttowin
• Allraffleticketsmustbeidenticalinform
• Ticketsdonotneedtobenumberedconsecutively
• Raffleticketmaynotexceed$10incost
• Raffledrawingsshallbeheldinpublic
• Priortothedrawingthetimeofthedrawingandtheprizestobeawardedshallbeposted
• Iftheraffleiscancelledtheorganizationshallrefundthereceiptstotickerpurchasers
If your organization wishes to hold a raffle, please contact United Way at 262-898-2240.
Raffledefinition:ARaffleisagameofchanceinwhichticketsaresoldandadrawingforaprize(s)isheld.ARaffleisNOTasweepstakesorlotteryinvolvingrandomnumberstodetermineawinner.Purchasingaraffleticket(s)doesnotguaranteeareturnandthecostofaraffleticket(s)isNOTtaxdeductible.
SPECIAL EVENT - RAFFLE GUIDE