St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School (SCS)
Cash Raffle Official Rules
1. The Prizes. The 2023 Crusader Cash Raffle Drawing will be held from October 2, 2023 through October 27, 2023. Every weekday, St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School, (SCS) will be giving away cash in the form of a check to the winner of the day. Each Monday through Thursday, winners will receive $100 and on Fridays, winners will take home $500! On the final day of the raffle (October 27, 2023) the winner will receive $3,000! Tickets must be received by 3:30 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) to be eligible for the next business day’s drawing. Tickets for a Monday drawing must be received by 3:30 pm EST on the preceding Friday to be eligible.
2. Eligibility. 18 years of age (on or before September 15, 2023) and older who are residents of the United States are eligible to participate and enter. SCS reserves the right to disqualify any entrant for violation of these Official Rules, any applicable laws, or who makes any misrepresentations relative to this drawing of chance.
3. Entry in Drawing. Participation in this drawing by chance shall be through on-line ticket sales or on-line tickets purchased in person at the St. Cecelia School office. Suggested minimum donation for each ticket is $10.00. An e-mail confirmation will serve as your confirmation/receipt of purchase. The following methods of on-line credit/debit card payment types are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. Purchase of tickets made at the school office can be completed using a credit card. Payment should be made to: St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School. Raffle tickets are not transferable. Raffle tickets can be purchased by one person only. If more than one name is listed on the ticket, the prize will be awarded to the first name listed. If a winning Raffle ticket is purchased by multiple people, only one person may receive the prize and then divide among winners. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to provide a valid, deliverable mailing address and email address to St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School. SCS is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information. No purchase or contribution is necessary for entry. To enter without a donation, send a letter stating that you wish to obtain a “no donation” entry with your name, address and phone number and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School, 1350 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756. Only one “no donation” entry per household. Incomplete or illegible entries are void. Entries may not be resold and no refunds or replacements will be issued.
4. Selection of and Notification to Winner. The winners will be selected at a random drawing held each weekday at noon using an on-line system. Drawings on days when the school office is closed will occur the following day when in-person classes are held. Entrants do not need to be present to win. The winner will be notified by phone and/or email and will be posted on Facebook. The odds of winning the prize will depend on the number of entries. In the event a winner cannot be contacted, fails to respond within the required time frame, fails to otherwise qualify for the prize and/or declines the prize, an alternate winner will be selected. If not claimed within 14 days of notification, the winner designee will forfeit any rights to the prize and the same will be awarded to an alternate winner.
5. Use of Winner’s Name and Likeness. In consideration for being awarded a cash prize, the winner agrees and consents, without further authorization, compensation or remuneration of any kind, to the use of such person’s name and/or likeness in any and all advertising, promotions and other publicity in any media, worldwide, in perpetuity.
6. Taxes and Deductibility. Donations made in connection with this drawing of chance are not tax deductible. All federal, state and local taxes associated with the receipt of a cash prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. The IRS requires that income tax withholding on prize values over $5,000 must be paid upon award and distribution. Government rules governing withholding can change without notice. St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School will follow the rules in effect at the time the prizes are awarded. The IRS has taken the position that amounts paid for chances to participate in raffles, lotteries or similar programs are not gifts and, therefore, the price of the entry does not qualify as a deductible charitable contribution. Check with your qualified financial advisor for additional information.
7. Official Rules. For a copy of the Official Rules, print this web page or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Official Rules Request, St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School, 1350 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756.
8. Governing Laws. This drawing by chance and these Official Rules will be governed, construed and interpreted under the laws of the State of Florida. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Offer void where prohibited.
9. Contest Sponsor. This drawing is by chance, in a charity drawing, held in compliance with the State of Florida, and is sponsored by SCS, which is a qualified organization exempt from Federal Income Tax pursuant to 26 U.S.C. Section 501 (c) (3). SCS is a registered charity with the State of Florida.
10. Force Majeure. In no event shall the Sponsor be responsible or liable for any failure or delay of the raffle drawing due to fire, flood, storm or other natural cataclysm, riot, strike, civil commotion, materials shortage, governmental regulation, terrorist act (or threat of same) or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor. Said failure shall be excused for the duration of such event and for such a time thereafter as is reasonable to enable the Sponsor to resume performance under this Agreement, provided however, that in no event shall such time extend for a period of more than thirty (30) days. In this case, Sponsor will conduct the raffle drawing at an alternate date, time and/or location to be posted on the school's website, http://www.st-cecelia.org.
11. Dispute Resolution. SCS shall resolve all disputes in its sole and absolute discretion.
12. General Release. Each entrant releases SCS, the SCS H&S Association and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents and successors from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all cause of action, for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with or as a result of participation in this drawing by chance and if the winner, in acceptance, possession or use of the prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory.
13. Trademarks. Any trade names, trademarks or service marks shown as part of the materials associated with this drawing by chance are the property of their respective owners.
14. ST. CECELIA INTERPAROCHIAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRS CODE.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RAFFLE GO TO SCS.
