Annual Fundraiser Gala

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FAQs:

Adult beverages?  Ah, indeed, most esteemed guests! In the grand tradition of Roman feasts, a cash bar shall be at your service, offering wine, beer, and specialty elixirs fit for an emperor’s table. Whether you choose to pay in coin, card, or through your esteemed club account, your thirst shall be quenched.

Attire? Ah, the attire of honor! Cloak yourself in the finest toga, for this is an evening to celebrate in the grand style of Julius Caesar himself. 

Donations? If I cannot attend in person, can I still donate to the fundraiser? Absolutely! There is a donation option on the ticket-purchasing platform. > " Add a donation for Raintree Rapids Swim Team"

Food? Feast like the ancient Romans, where every bite transports you to the heart of a grand banquet. Savor appetizers that would make even the most discerning senator nod in approval, as each bite offers flavors that dance upon your tongue like a triumphal procession. 

Games? Games are a fun way to raise money for the team. Each year we will have a variety of on-theme games including, 1.l Heads or Tails using purchased necklaces or rings as your "number of lives" to stay in the coin-flipping game. The last person wearing the necklace or ring wins! The winner will receive a spectacular prize !   2. A 50/50 raffle works just like any other raffle where participants purchase tickets for a chance to win a prize if their name is drawn. The prize is half of the gross proceeds (aka the amount raised through ticket sales). 3. Ring / Coin Toss- win individual prizes. 4. A silent auction is a chance to bid on and win dozens of prizes donated by individuals and local businesses.

Sponsorship Opportunities? Please email raintreerapids@gmail.com and reference our website for more information. Own a business? Donate goods or services for our silent auction. Want to advertise your corporate logo at our event? There are advertising sponsorship opportunities available including but not limited to: table sponsorships, game sponsorships, themed drink sponsorships and more!

Tickets? Should I print my tickets? You may print your tickets or show the scannable barcode on your phone. How do I buy raffle, game, or auction tickets? All game and auction tickets will be sold pre-sale and in-person in $5 increments only. We will not have the ability to make change but will be accepting Venmo, Apple Pay, and Credit Card tap to pay. Are tickets refundable? Tickets are transferable but not refundable. This is because this is a fundraising event. How long do I have to buy tickets? Tickets will be sold until one week prior to the event. Ticket sales are being offered on a first-come, first-serve basis to swim team families first, but will be opened up to the Raintree community at large two weeks prior to the event. 

What is included in the ticket price? This is a fundraiser event. The funds raised by ticket sales will be used to cover new swim team equipment, apparel, hospitality and fun day events, operational costs, and experiences that create lasting memories for all of our swimmers.  This helps us keep our registration fees very low. As a thank you, at the event we will have food, music, games, raffles, auctions, a photo booth, and more FUN!! 

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