The club is seeking local businesses and organisations to sell tickets for the raffle.
The tickets are sold for $5, with the selling organisation keeping $3, and Rotary receiving the remaining $2.
Building on the success of last year’s raffle, which featured six prizes valued at $38,975, this year’s raffle has increased both in the number of prizes and in total value, further enhancing the fundraising potential for participating organisations.
Last year, $39,753 was refunded to participating organisations, contributing to a five-year total of about $150,000 returned to local groups.
Community Car Raffle 2024-2025 prize pool
1st prize: Hyundai Venue from Wangaratta Motor Group – valued at $26,500
2nd prize: Travel and accommodation package – valued at $4400
3rd prize: 7x5 trailer and cage from Wangaratta Trailer Sales – valued at $3030
4th prize: Harvey Norman voucher – valued at $2000
5th prize: A1 Tyre Power voucher – valued at $1500
6th prize: Air-conditioning unit from JCS Industries – valued at $1200
7th prize: Tool package voucher from Wangaratta Bearings and Industrial Supplies – valued at $1000
8th prize: Dining package – three vouchers valued at $150 each from Rinaldo’s, Gateway Hotel, and Watermarc Dining (Total value: $450)
Michael Maher, president of the Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta, said the first prize had been generously provided by major sponsor Wangaratta Motor Group.
“Your organisation will receive $3 from each $5 ticket sold, while the Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta will retain $2,” he said.
“Our portion covers the club's contribution to the prize pool and funds other community projects or initiatives, particularly our extensive youth-focused programs such as Rotary Youth Exchange, scholarships and bursaries for local schools and educational facilities, and the Young Writers Awards.”
Ticket sales begin on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 and end on January 31, 2025.
The raffle will be drawn on February 14 at Wangaratta Motor Group, 29/47 Tone Rd, Wangaratta.
Tickets are priced at $5 each or $50 per book of 10. A total of 14,000 tickets are available this year.
Unsold tickets must be returned, and participating organisations will receive promotional materials to support their fundraising efforts.
Organisations and community groups interested in participating are encouraged to register by contacting Adam Pizzini at rcapwcommunityraffle@gmail.com
Registration forms for past participates will be distributed from August 28.
“We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity to local community groups of any size, quilting, croquet or football clubs,” Mr Maher said.
“It’s a chance to raise essential funds while contributing to the vibrant community spirit that makes Wangaratta and surrounds so special.”
For more information and registration, please visit appinparkwangarattarotary.club
