GRAND PRIZE
The grand prize consists of one-half of the proceeds from the
sale of raffle tickets. Each ticket costs $50. The other
half of the raffle ticket proceeds go to Operation ABLE of Michigan.
Payment of the prize will be made by Operation ABLE in check on the
day after the drawing upon presentation by the winner of the winning
ticket stub and a photo ID.
ELIGIBILITY
You must be at least 18 years old to enter. You do not
have to be present to win.
DATE, TIME & LOCATION OF DRAWING
The raffle drawing will take place on Tuesday, June 12, 2007,
8:30 p.m., at the Detroit Historical Museum at the conclusion of
"Woodward: Avenue of Memories & Vision," a fundraising event
conducted by Operation ABLE of Michigan.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
There are several convenient ways to purchase raffle tickets:
ONLINE - Use
the order form that can be downloaded from the Operation ABLE of
Michigan web site.
CLICK HERE to download the form.
The form is a Word document that can be filled in and return
with payment by credit card as an e-mail attachment. The
form can also be sent by postal mail or fax. Upon receipt
of payment, Operation ABLE will mail the ticket(s) to the person
who ordered them. Tickets can be ordered using the
downloadable form until Friday, June 8.
IN PERSON -
Purchase your tickets in person on weekdays during normal
business hours until June 12 at the office of Operation ABLE
of Michigan, 4750 Woodward Ave. - Suite 201, Detroit, MI 48201.
Please call ahead so our staff will be ready to help you.
Our telephone number is (313) 832-0922.
AT THE EVENT
- You can buy your raffle tickets until 8:00 p.m. at the event.
TAXES - The grand prize winner is
responsible for paying all applicable federal, state and local
taxes. If the prize is more than $600 Operation ABLE will
issue an IRS W-2G form to the winner. If the prize is between $600
and $5,000 and if the winner provides evidence of his or her Social
Security Number (SSN), there will be no withholding. If the
prize is more than $5,000 and if the winner provides evidence of his
or her SSN, Operation ABLE is required to withhold 25% of the
winnings. If the winner is unable to provide his or her SSN,
Operation ABLE is required to withhold 28% of the winnings.
QUESTIONS - If you need additional information, please
call Operation ABLE of Michigan at (313) 832-0922.
Michigan Charitable
Gaming License #R91980
