Current Pot Value: $34,160
License #015197
Early Bird Drawings ($500)
August 23, 2025
Winner: Cindy Guamer - Ticket #: 56813
September 20, 2025
Winner: Sean Hofherr - Ticket #: 74153
October 18, 2025
Grand Prize Drawing
November 6, 2025
2 More Chances to Win!!!
The Half-Pot Raffle is a fundraiser for The Charger Pride.
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $75,000!
The winning ticket will be drawn on November 6, 2025 during the final preview performance of the year. One lucky participant will win half of the total pot. The other half of the pot will be donated to The Charger Pride.
Last year the pot grew to over $59,000 and a lucky Fort Wayne community member won nearly $30,000!
1 single ticket = $5
5 pack of tickets = $20
40 pack of tickets = $100
1. Must be a US citizen with a driver’s license or ID and 18 or older to purchase a ticket.
2. Tickets can only be purchased with CASH from band families. Credit cards can now be used at events!
3. Winning ticket must be claimed within 30 days of drawing.
By purchasing a raffle ticket and participating in the 2025 Raffle, you as a raffle entrant agree that (1) the Carroll High School Instrumental Music Program, Inc. The 2025 Raffle (hereinafter “Raffle”) is a fundraising activity conducted by the Carroll High School Instrumental Music Program, Inc. (hereinafter “Band Boosters”) in support of the Carroll Band Programs; (2) these Official Rules & Regulations below govern the conduct of the Raffle and together with the decisions of the Band Boosters, are binding and final on everyone who purchases a Raffle ticket and/or presents a winning Raffle ticket; (3) it is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser or person named on the Raffle ticket to review the Official Rules for modifications or supplements; (4) no modification of these official contest rules shall be effective and enforceable unless made by the Band Boosters in writing and approved by the Booster Executive Board; and (5) the Raffle is subject to all applicable Indiana laws and regulations, specifically, to the provisions of Indiana Code governing charity gaming found at Indiana Code article 4-32.3 as well as to oversight by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Tickets
The price per one (1) ticket is $5.00. Tickets will also be offered for sale in multiple units to include five (5) for $20.00, and forty (40) for $100.00. There is no limit to the number of tickets that can be sold. There is no limit on the number of raffle tickets an individual may purchase. All raffle ticket purchases, in accordance with Indiana Gaming Commission rules, may be made in Cash, Debit Card, or Credit Card in face-to-face transactions. All purchases are final - no refunds or replacements will be issued.
Tickets may be purchased beginning on June 6th 2025, and through and including November 6th 2025. A cut-off time for 8:50 pm EST on November 6th 2025 will be advertised on the Band Booster website (www.carrollbands.org) which will determine the end of the Entry Period after which tickets may not be purchased. The Band Boosters has the right to shorten or extend the Entry Period. The Band Boosters will conduct all drawings in accordance with Raffle rules contained herein. The winning tickets will be drawn at random from a drum containing all eligible Raffle tickets. The drawing for prizes is open to the public; however, the winner does not need to be present to win. The odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received and accepted.
Eligibility
Raffle ticket purchasers and the person claiming a prize must be a legal U.S. citizen or legal resident and at least 18 years of age at the time of purchase. Raffle tickets may not be purchased in the name of a business, trust, corporation, or other entity, or wherever prohibited by applicable law. Carroll Band Booster Executive Board Members or persons related by blood or marriage living in the same household as the Carroll Band Booster Executive Board Members are not eligible to win the Raffle. Offer void where prohibited by law.
Prizes and Drawings
The Grand Prize will constitute one-half (½) of the gross sales of all eligible tickets sold by the end of the Entry Period. The Band Boosters shall retain the other one-half (½) of the gross sales of all eligible tickets.
The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted at Carroll High School, 3701 Carroll Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46818. The drawing date is scheduled for November 6th 2025 at approximately 8:00pm EST (hereinafter “Drawing Date”). The winning raffle ticket number for the Grand Prize will be posted on the Band Booster website (www.carrollbands.org) and the Band Booster Facebook page (facebook.com/ChargerPride) within twenty-four (24) hours of the drawing. Winner need not be present when the winning ticket number is announced.
Claiming Prizes
The winner may contact the Band Boosters at raffle@carrollbands.org or treasurer@carrollbands.org within thirty (30) days of the end of the Drawing Date, or by close of business on Friday, December 5th 2025, in order to receive more information on how to claim the prize. All winners shall provide the Band Boosters with a completed IRS Form W-9 and any other necessary tax information before receiving winnings and failure to provide a correctly completed form shall be grounds for forfeiting prizes. The Band Boosters shall have no responsibility to replace lost tickets nor maintain records of individuals purchasing tickets.
The holder of a winning ticket must provide the Band Boosters with a valid State-issued photo ID verifying their identity, in addition to all requested tax identification information. In the event: (i) the winner does not contact the Band Boosters within thirty (30) days of the end of the Drawing Date (ii) the winner is ruled ineligible for any reason; or (iii) the winner declines the prize, then in those events the prize will be forfeited and will be retained by the Band Boosters. The Band Boosters have no obligation to contact potential winners.
Winners will be required to sign a Declaration of Eligibility attesting to the fact that they/he/she are/is 18 years of age or older, as well as other terms and conditions as designated by the Band Boosters. Winners also agree to the use of their/his/her name, photograph or videotape likeness and statements for publicity purposes by Band Boosters and consent to the use of their/his/her likeness in order to collect the prize.
Tickets and Purchasing
Tickets may be purchased from members of the Band Boosters, or at the various retailers during the Entry Period: Dates, times and locations of these various retailers will be posted on Band Booster website (www.carrollbands.org)
Tickets may also be sold at additional events and locations, to be announced on the Band Boosters Facebook Page, at the discretion of the Band Boosters. All listed ticket sale locations and times are subject to change at the discretion of the Band Boosters.
Rules and Authorization for Use
By participating in this Raffle, all ticket purchasers and the person named on each Raffle ticket accept and agree (1) to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set forth here, and (2) that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news media and may otherwise be used by the Band Boosters, for publicity purposes and naming of the prize winners to be published in area newspapers or other media including television, radio, web and print. The prize winners may be published on the Band Booster website, Facebook and other social media. Names of the winners may be obtained by sending a written request plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Carroll Band Boosters, 429 E Dupont Road, #75, Fort Wayne, IN 46818.
Release by Participants
By participating in this Raffle, each participant releases the Band Boosters and the Carroll Band Booster Programs, and each of their respective directors, officers, contractors and agents, from any and all liability for injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize, and each winner agrees to fully indemnify and hold Band Boosters and Carroll Band Programs and each of their respective directors, officers, contractors and agents harmless from any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and actions of any kind arising in connection with this Raffle or as a result of the winner's acceptance or use of any prize. Each Participant, by participating in the Raffle, acknowledges that no other party is associated with the Raffle, including without limitation Carroll High School, the Northwest Allen County School Corporation, or any of its teachers, educators, administrators, staff, agents, officers, employees, or representatives and each participant fully indemnifies and holds those parties harmless from any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and actions of any kind arising in connection with this Raffle or as a result of the winner's acceptance or use of any prize. A Raffle participant's sole and exclusive remedy for Band Boosters breach of these Rules and Regulations shall be limited to the return of the purchase price paid for his or her Raffle ticket(s). In no event shall Band Boosters, or their respective directors, officers, contractors, members, committee members, agents, advisors, or representatives be liable to any party for any loss or injuries to earnings, profits or goodwill, or for any incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages of any person or entity.
Disclaimers
The Band Boosters does not undertake to give advice on the legal or tax consequences of the purchase of Raffle tickets or the claiming of prizes by its winners. However, it understands that the IRS position is that amounts paid for chances in raffles, lotteries or similar drawings for valuable prizes are not gifts, and consequently do not qualify as deductible charitable contributions. The winner assumes and must pay all fees and charges and income taxes (local, state and federal taxes), if applicable. Band Boosters reserves the right to withhold standard rates for federal and/or Indiana state taxes as may be required by applicable law or the Indiana Gaming Commission, but by reason of that reservation the Band Boosters assume no responsibility for a prizewinner's ultimate tax obligations and suggests you consult your tax advisor. If taxes are withheld the prize winner remains obligated for the full payment of any and all fees and taxes for his or her prize winnings. Forms W-2G & 941 will be filed with the Internal Revenue Service to report the value of the prizes won. All required forms will also be filed with the state of Indiana Department of Revenue and Gaming Commission. This offer is void where prohibited by law and all federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
THE WINNERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL LEGAL AND/OR TAX ADVICE. AWARDS COULD HAVE INCOME OR OTHER TAX CONSEQUENCES, ADVERSE EFFECTS ON GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENTS OR OTHER BENEFITS, AND MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR TAX CONSEQUENCES.
Registration with the State of Indiana Gaming Commission
This Raffle is conducted for the benefit of the Carroll High School Instrumental Music Program, by the Carroll Band Boosters, Inc., under strict conformity and compliance with the Indiana Gaming Commission, and the rules and regulations of the Charity Gaming Division. The Raffle is licensed by the Indiana Gaming Commission, Indiana Annual Raffle License No. 015197 which is on file with the Band Boosters.
Any questions regarding the Raffle or the purchase of Raffle tickets may be directed to (260) 348-4530 or raffle@carrollbands.org
Approved by the Carroll High School Instrumental Music Program, Inc and signed by Executive Board Members
Please e-mail: raffle@carrollbands.org
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