Gala Raffle Fundraiser

Gala Raffle Fundraiser - June 28, 2008

To purchase your tickets, call Chris McClain at (802) 475-2022.
But hurry - we only sell 250 tickets to this event - get yours now!

GRAND PRIZE - $5,000!

Consolation Prize (must be present to win)- Two night stay for two at the Basin Habor Club including meals and a lake cruise

Two tickets to Wicked with backstage tour and a night's stay at the Warwick Hotel in NYC

Two tickets to the Broadway production
of Wicked!
A day of sailing on Lake Champlain (with lunch!) aboard Moonfleet, a 39' Concordia Yawl

Cruise aboard Moonfleet
Photo by Larry Asam.
In August 1808, the revenue cutter FLY was tasked with enforcing the Embargo Act to stop illegal smuggling into Canada. This painting shows the bloody encounter on the Winooski River with the crew of the potash smuggling boat BLACK SNAKE.

In August 1808, the revenue cutter FLY was tasked with enforcing the Embargo Act to stop illegal smuggling into Canada. This painting shows the bloody encounter on the Winooski River with the crew of the potash smuggling boat BLACK SNAKE.

1808 Ambush on the Onion River, Ernie Haas
Three day all-inclusive Lake Discovery Cruise for two aboard the Moonlight Lady

Three-day cruise aboard the Moonlight Lady
Custom portrait of your pet from artist Michel Newkirk

Win a custom portrait of your pet!
From artist Michel Newkirk

Live Auction Items

Two tickets to Wicked with backstage tour and a night's stay at the Warwick Hotel in New York City
Painting by Ernie Haas, 1808 Ambush on the Onion River
A day of sailing on Lake Champlain (with lunch!) aboard Moonfleet, a 39' Concordia Yawl
Three day all-inclusive Lake Discovery Cruise for two aboard the Moonlight Lady

Raffle Items

Paralline Floor Lamp from Hubbardton Forge
10 perennials from Horsford Gardens and Nursery
Collection of signed books by Middlebury College Professor and Author Jay Parini
Gas Grill from Jackman Fuels
Shipwreck tour - excursion to view one of Lake Champlain's shipwrecks in real time - without getting wet!
Dinner Package from Area Restaurants
One week stay at the Nordic Lodge guest house in Lowell, VT
Tibetan hand-knotted and woven rug, "Waves" from Vincent Fernandez Oriental Rugs
Two tickets for a performance at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Two hour sail for two on Lake Champlain aboard the sloop Friendship, from the Whistling Man Schooner Company
Gift Certificate towards dinner or an overnight stay at Shelburne Farms
Gift Certificate to Bub's Barn
Two tickets to Mozart Festival with a picnic basket from the Chittenden Bank
Carhardt Clothing Package from Addison Outfitters
Case of Wine from Vergennes Wine and Beverage

Silent Auction Items

Portrait session from Gillian Randall Photography
Custom ceramic plate of your home by Kathi Roesler
Pleasure Cruise aboard the restored 1951 Chris Craft Impromptu with lunch for two from Lake Champlain Antique and Classic Boat Society & Westport Marina
Tube Ride and PFD from Tom's Marina
Custom portrait of your pet from artist Michel Newkirk
Two sessions with Personal Fitness Trainer Scott LaMothe at the Basin Harbor Club

How does it work?

250 tickets are sold, on a first come first served basis, at $150 per ticket. Each ticket reserves one number in the raffle and admits two to the gala raffle which features good company, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and a tour of the museum
Prizes: $5000 cash is the top prize; a consolation prize (you must be present to win) and many unique and different major prizes are offered through out the evening's event
Silent Auction for select items
Live Auction for select items