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My wife has a non-profit pre-school for at risk children. We have had alot of flooding and need to move. We are short of funds. So we are doing some fund raising.
I don't build custom Lights for just anyone. And the ones that have them love them. I am going to Raffle of a custom built light for $25 per ticket. The more tickets you get the better your odds.
Does this sound like a sound plan?
I'd love to have a Mike-light. Slim loves his. And rubs it in when his works and mine doesn't.
I'm in.
This is for a non-profit and is tax deductible. So keep your recite. Or the school can send you one.
What are the odds?
Let n=number of tickets you buy, and T= the total number of tickets sold.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tegg
Your odds will be n/T
:)
More simpler terms, the more you buy the better the chanceQuote:
Originally Posted by icestac
I'm down for two tickets. I already have one and they just suck! Don't waste your money! :)
The above from the guy who wanted Arctic Mike's dry suit? :) Just did PP for two. I'd like to win the light but I feel better about helping Sheri and her kids. Great idea Mike. Hope you get lots of entries.
Reckon you could do a GEM next:)
Thanks guys for all the help. I will check on a GEM but let's see how this works first.
Mikey, for the LAST TIME, you have to plug your battery back in after lunch or your light won't work.Quote:
Originally Posted by mstueven
Seriously...
just sent you... When is the drawing? Hope this helps the kids.. :)
Thanks to all who have bought so far this will be a big help!!!! M. A. Is going to post a photo of the light head. I still need to build the battery pack. I was thinking I will have the drawing July 1st.
Mike - I don't know how long it takes for you to make one of these awesome lights, but maybe you could make an additional light and auction it off - Maybe start the bidding at the cost of the light and then see what you can get for it. I know there have been forum actions that have failed in the past, but for a good cause for a great light may have different results. Just something to consider : ) Good luck!
Entry sent.
Thanks,
John
Sorry Mike I posted in wrong Section earlier with the gear review section. These are great lights folks
FYI I bought two tickets also. Cannot have too many Mike Lights
Here it is
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Originally Posted by MichaelAngelo
the only way this light could be any cooler is if it were pink!
Attachment 4341
I will throw in this original Painting as a second prize. Its 26" x36" Oil Stick on paper.
winner pays shipping.
Wow thanks M. A. That's awsome !!!!
Hey Mike,
Best of luck, and a huge thank you to your wife & their school. I'm glad to help, PayPal sent for 4.
BTW, I really like the auction idea Pink Arrows had...I'll definatley bid on it, Very Nice lookin light.
How could you not get a ticket considering the cause. Im in and thanks to you and your wife for all that you do.
I haven't been on for a few days and just saw this. What an awesome idea Mike. I hope the school move goes well!
Just bought two tickets! Sheri and Mike ROCK!
Great cause! I'm in for two
Just over a week until the drawing! This is an incredible deal! Great light, great painting, and great cause!
I would love to send you a money order for a ticket. can you PM me the address to send it to? Hell I dont even care if it get there in time for the raffel (Ok maybe I care a liitle) its a great cause and what kind of a youth at risk social worker would I be if I did not contribute to the cause?
cheers,
Brian D. msw
Mike YoungQuote:
Originally Posted by Rileybri
2221 south "N"st.
Ft.Smith AR, 72901
Could not pass this up, great light , and for a great cause i am in for 2 tickets.
I'm in for two tix. Hope you raise lots of cash!
Andrew
my MO will be in the mail tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by FW
Thanks so much everyone. you are helping in a big way.
Pay pal does not like that we are doing a raffle. Even if it is for a not profit school for at risk kids. So any future "gifts" to the school need to not say anything about raffle tickets in the text box
Raffle closed to pay pal the only way to make payment now is to mail a check.
I just started to dislike paypal
Sent from my Eris
Can't blame them. They can be fined if they're assisting gambling.
I never say anything in the discription of paypal. Keep it as bland as possible, always.
Mike, you might set up another place to pay - perhaps your wife's account - and make sure everyone doesn't use the "R" word this time.
I do understand there point raffles are illegal in some states. The response from the cave divers has been awsome. Any one else interested can PM me. And we can work out a plan.
I understand their position. But considering the cause you would think they could turn a blind eye.
Sent from my Eris
We had the same problem with the NFSA's art raffle last year. Bummer! Still a great opportunity to help some kids and have a chance on a kickin' light! Thanks Mike and Sheri!
I understand paypals to Mike's account are working again, just in time! Only two more days til I win this!! Make your donations via Paypal (deepairmike@yahoo.com), just don't mention "chance" or "ticket" or "raffle" or "win" or anything else that might cause a censor alert!
Yea, I put something like, "I don't really need another light, but it is for a good cause" :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by sskasser
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Originally Posted by sskasser
I wrote "I'd like the chance to buy a ticket for the raffle so I can win".Quote:
Originally Posted by FW
And then at the bottom I wrote all these random words like "gambling, illegal, felony, murder, prostitution".
Was that not a good idea?
Woah, Mike's raffling off murderers and hookers as well? Now THAT might get some interest going... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by pink arrows
Ok we drew some names this morning.....
The winner is boatwizard@hotmail.com
The Michael Angelo painting goes to. sskasser@hotmail.com
Congratulations !!!!!!!
I am jealous -- that is a great picture. Congratulations Shirley!Quote:
Originally Posted by deepairmike
Congrats Boat wizard and Shirley!
Wow! Thanks! This is AWESOME!!!! Congrats Boat Wizard!
Cograts to boatwizaerd and shirley for winning my light and painting :)
I couldn't have said it better Sandy! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sandy
I can. CoNgrats... :):smt081Quote:
Originally Posted by Arctic Mike
Oh well. When's the drawing for the prostitution?
WJH
Drawing is Today.....Ill keep my fingers crossed...:)
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Originally Posted by WJH
Shirl pm me your address and I will get it out to you next week.Quote:
Originally Posted by sskasser
MA
Well, didn't win the Hooker but I will certainly enjoy the light. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by aainslie
Congrats Shirley! I'm proud for you!
And a big thanks to Mike. Good luck to you and your lovely wife!