YASBR - Yet Another Striped-Bass.com Raffle

Time has come again for a site fundraiser to help offset the costs of running the site and keeping it free for all of our members. We usually run one or two of these a year and the last one was 10 months ago. As most of you know, this site is funded by two ways, our quality sponsors and through site raffles like these. This is what keeps the lights on at S-B, buys the software, pays for the (new) server, pays me like the employee of the month at KFC ;) . I don't sell tackle online or have 500 advertisers doing everything from offshore trips to Turkey Friolators.

I have recently brought us onto a new server with more space which is bigger, faster, and more reliable with “premium” bandwidth. This new box, as well as some new software coming online like the gallerys, will carry us for at least then next year or so and will allow for us to do a lot more, including a few nifty things I may add down the road in the next version of Striped-Bass.com expected to go live AFTER the fall run :eek5: . For me, creating S-B is both a labor of love AND a second job. I have had wonderfull opportunities due to this site and the people that make our community, but it also is my second job (I work in the low paying public sector).

So what is on the block for the raffle? Well, as usuall, when the fantastic custom builders put forward their work in one of the swaps, they GENEROUSLY donate a set for the benefit of S-B. So Top Prize in this raffle is One ENTIRE SuperSwap set of 20 something plugs built and donated by the FINE custom builders of S-B :btu: (thanks again guys!)

There will be some other prizes as well as several builders, sponsors, and members have stated that will donate items for this S-B raffle as well. This will be one stinkin’ sweet raffle! Pictures to follow!

So, if you have taken enjoyment from S-B and out community, met some new fishing buddies, or learned a thing or two, if you can spare a little coin to donate to S-B on some chances for some great prizes we’d certainly appreciate it :btu: - As a side note, particpation in this raffle will reap some other benefits down the road :hihi:

Ticket prices:

1 for $10
3 for $20
10 for $50 (because some asked for it)

Duration - from now until 11:59 PM, Friday September 15th. (date moved back a few days as I have to work)

Drawing - location To Be Determined, but possibly at the S-B Meeting Hall on Airport Rd in Warwick :hee:

How it will work - use the link below for PayPal and please be SURE to add your S-B name in the comments section along with how many tickets you want and shoot a PM to the user: yasbr so I can keep a good record for everyone.

http://www.striped-bass.com/donate.shtml

Or if you do not have PayPal and want to snail mail a check:

Make it out to Linesider Technologies

Linesider Tech
PO Box 9183
Warwick, RI. 02889

Again, Thank You for your Support :btu:

Updated Raffle Page: http://striped-bass.com/raffle2006.html

Hey John,

Do I send a donation to be raffled to the address you list above?

S-B.Com :cheers:

John.....put me in for 3...Im snailing you a check......

John,
I'm in for 10 / $50
Can I give you a check when I see you tomorrow night?
If so, Just remind me tomorrow night in case I forget !!!

John -I will give you Striper Bling Bling for the S-B raffle tomorrow night at the MSBA event. (Also the other stuff we talked about) :uhuh:

Striper Bling I like that.
Johnee.Make it go longer.
I have a Premium NIB Bottle I just have to seal an paint.
I been a busy boy lately.

Mike & Joe - yes & thanks

Ron & "Don" - thanks

NIB - how long? If waiting for you to finish fishing it will be 2007 :huh: :D

Thanks!

Sorry i am terrible.I have 12 plugs sitting on the work bench,waiting for sealing for over 2 months.
Well it could work out good for u then.:D
I already have a killer color scheme in me head.'
I could just send u some NIP(New In Package)
Bob Hahns.2006 models.
Or more plugs for NIB.
2007 is gonna be a good yr.:hihi:

Someone please stick this sucker up there :hee:

Oh JohnR, we will donate a half day bass & bluefish charter for 4 people to add to the prizes in the raffle, I will bring it with me tonight at the meeting. Also sign us up for 20 tickets, I will bring you a check tonight.:jump:

I could just send u some NIP(New In Package)

NIP from NIB , NIC!:kewl:

Thanks!

OK - added to the list are:

Plugs from Afterhours

A bunch'o metal from Joe @ Point Jude

And a half day bass & bluefish charter for 4 from Bill & Juls :cheers:

Pictures coming this weekend :btu:

Thanks again everyone :btu:

John put me in for a 1088 spinner

If you give me 25 for $100, I'm in for one small.
Later,
Rick

John put me in for a 1088 spinner

Thanks Dood!

If you give me 25 for $100, I'm in for one small.
Later,
Rick

OK - you're in - and that goes for everyone, the Bomba rule :hee:

Thanks!

John

One quick questions, will we need to be physically there to be eligible for the raffle? or will another ticket be drawn if the holder is not present? Just curious.

10 fer $50...I am in :cool:

I have a brand new , still in package Allstar factory rod I will donate. Its like 8 or 9 feet long. About a 1 to 2.5 OZ plugging rod I think. Sorry , just too busy to build a custom one right now.

Thanks Mike :btu: - Very Nice!

I'll put up pictures this weekend but I'm working like a dog right now with a lot of work at home, some of which is for the school district. If you want your kids properly edgumicated you'll bear with me :tooth:

Thanks!

John

One quick questions, will we need to be physically there to be eligible for the raffle? or will another ticket be drawn if the holder is not present? Just curious.


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From me: Penn black gold 710 very nice shape in the mail today :kewl:

:)

25 - 4 - $100.00

I need a address.....

One quick questions, will we need to be physically there to be eligible for the raffle? or will another ticket be drawn if the holder is not present? Just curious.

Nope - no need to present to win (though you could ge me any winnings if it would make you feel better :hihi: )

Thanks Mike & Leptar

NIB - Adress is:

Linesider Technologies
PO Box 9183
Warwick, RI 02889

Thanks all!

Plus a package of production plugs as one lot.... some nice ones :hee:


This site rules.... Thank you John Redmond :kewl:

Thanks!


Here is an update raffle page:

http://striped-bass.com/raffle2006.html

John, in for $20.00 Paypal.
Wish I could do more but..Well, u know..

Make that a Mystery Package:

Besides the reel....

John... with your permission what I would like to do is you pick a winner and I exchange PMs with said winner to find out where and how they fish.... then build a small but desirable package of production lures and custom teasers.(surf stuff)

estimated value....easily $50.00 probably more.



whaddayathink?

Did the Paypal thing last night for - 10 for $50.

Check sent...10 for $50.

Check is in the mail.

Thanks Guys....


And the prizes keep coming :btu:

Donations from RM Smith Lures and from the Haboratory of Habs PLugs coming in the form of prizes :btu:

Thank you gentlemen...

Just PP'd ya 50$

Thanks Guys - more plugs coming soon ;) - Details to follow...

Bomba rule...sent!!!
Thanks John, love having my name in lights!
Later,
Rick

couple of plugs from me.....better late than never......dont know how i manage to miss the sticked threads :smash:

snail mailing a check too.

John..Just sent $50 for 10 thru pay pal....Thanks

Thanks everyone :btu:

I'm putting the stuff together but ran out of tickets so I will pick some up tomorrow and start emailing out the numbers -


Just a reminder to send a PM to yasbr to confirm your username that you bought tickets on - thanks!

John

Didnt realize this was also the area to respond....ignore the pm John:hee: .....put me down for 50/10 tix, sent a money order so it would be a done deal for you.

put me down for 3, just pm'ed ya

I am in for $50 today.

$20 clams sent john
boak8284@.....

Bryan

$ent pay pal
guyute@...

Thanks John, i love this place!
Zac

funny money sent through paypal.

Thanks John! Best site on the net.

Hi,
Just sent 50.00 for 10 tix thru paypal. Will also pm "yasbr".

Eric.

I,m slow w the cash flow -- P/P $50:behead:

Thanks everyone!

p/p sent.
i'm a slacker :sleeps:

P/p also sent.

Did the drawing occur? Who won what????? :hf1:

Did the drawing occur? Who won what????? :hf1:

Nope - no drawing yet - I'm only halfway through writing out tickets and PM'ing people their numbers. I can only do so many hours before handcramping sets in :eyes:

I was originally thinking a trip to the "Club House" but maybe pull the tickets at a Leg instead?

Thanks for the update JR

Don`t forget I have a mystery pkg. of production plugs as a prize as well that I`ll mail out to winner after he/she PMs me.....worth at least $50.00 but some you can`t buy anymore.... :humpty:

Johnr, rmember the check I gave you at the club for Bill & My tickets, thanks

Johnr, rmember the check I gave you at the club for Bill & My tickets, thanks

Yep - got it... Got a lot of PMs out from "YASBR" and hope to have the rest out tomorrow. Right now I have type/witer cramp and must dave hand for casting tonight ;)

Next tues (26th) at the hall???

Need to make plans now...

johnr,
when you get a chance, if its not to much of a hassel, I was wondering what percentage of members actually contribute financially to the site, in raffle's like this or otherwise. if its to much computing and time, i understand. anyway :claps: for a great site.:btu: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :kewl:

Next tues (26th) at the hall???

Need to make plans now...

Sounds like a possibility - will need to post a thread ;)

johnr,
when you get a chance, if its not to much of a hassel, I was wondering what percentage of members actually contribute financially to the site, in raffle's like this or otherwise. if its to much computing and time, i understand. anyway :claps: for a great site.:btu: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :kewl:

Ahh, too much computing time ;) . Like most efforts there are a few that contribute a lot, some, or little, and some that don't. We have people that donate plugs, gear, and those that help out in other ways, whether just being nice and helpful to other members or good to our sport in general. There are a few that go out of their way to torpedo stuff but then again, this is not about them...

pp sent. dg635 ps i'll bring some more stuff to drawing if john can figure out how to give it away.