Northrop High School Bands

🎟️ Northrop Big Orange Pride 50/50 Raffle

Sponsored by the Northrop High School Band Boosters
Indiana Gaming Commission License #018038

Help us reach our goal of $25,000!

Current Pot Value: $8170.00

Winning Ticket: $4,085

Ticket Number: 28115

🎶 Tickets

  • Price per one (1) ticket: $5.00
  • Five (5) tickets: $20.00
  • Forty (40) tickets: $100.00

There is no limit to the number of tickets sold or purchased. All purchases must be made in cash. All purchases are final—no refunds or replacements.

Sales Period: August 29, 2025 – October 17, 2025 (“Entry Period”).

  • Ticket sales end 7:00 p.m. EST on October 17, 2025.
  • The Band Boosters reserve the right to shorten or extend the Entry Period.
  • Tickets will be drawn at random from a drum containing all eligible entries.
  • The drawing is open to the public, but winners do not need to be present to win.
  • Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

👥 Eligibility

  • Purchasers and prize claimants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents, age 18+.
  • Tickets may not be purchased in the name of a business, trust, or corporation.
  • Ineligible parties: Northrop Band Booster Executive Board members, and their immediate family members living in the same household.
  • Offer void where prohibited by law.

🏆 Prizes & Drawing

  • Grand Prize: One-half (½) of the gross sales of all eligible tickets.
  • The other one-half (½) supports the Northrop Big Orange Pride Marching Band.

Drawing Date & Location

📝 Claiming Prizes

  • Winners must contact the Band Boosters at amiefeipelbop@gmail.com within 30 days of the drawing date (by November 17, 2025).
  • Winner must complete and submit IRS Form W-9 before receiving winnings.
  • Winner must present a valid state-issued photo ID.
  • Failure to contact, prove eligibility, or submit required forms will result in forfeiture.

Publicity Requirements

  • Winners must sign a Declaration of Eligibility confirming they are 18+.
  • Winners consent to use of their name, likeness, photograph, or statements for promotional purposes.

🎟️ Ticket Purchasing Locations

  • From Northrop Band Booster members.
  • At all Northrop Home Football Games.
  • At additional events or retailers (dates/locations announced via website & Facebook).

📜 Rules & Authorization for Use

By purchasing a raffle ticket, participants agree:

  1. To be bound by all rules and decisions of the Band Boosters.
  2. Their names/likenesses may be disclosed for publicity purposes.
  3. Winner names may be requested by mail:
    • Northrop Band Boosters, 7001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.

⚖️ Release by Participants

Participants release the Northrop Band Boosters and the Northrop Band Programs from all liability related to participation or prize acceptance.

The raffle is not affiliated with:

  • Northrop High School
  • Fort Wayne Community Schools
  • Teachers, administrators, or employees

💰 Tax & Legal Disclaimers

  • Raffle tickets are not tax-deductible charitable donations.
  • Winners are responsible for all local, state, and federal taxes.
  • Required IRS forms (W-2G, 941) will be filed.
  • The Band Boosters may withhold taxes as required by law.
  • Winners are strongly advised to seek professional legal and tax advice.

🏛️ Compliance

This raffle is conducted in strict accordance with the Indiana Gaming Commission, Charity Gaming Division.

  • Annual Raffle License No. 018038
  • All applicable federal, state, and local laws apply.

Questions? Contact: amiefeipelbop@gmail.com