Warsaw Community High School

A competitive, high-energy ensemble that performs at ISSMA Scholastic A events.

Wind Ensemble & Concert Band provide a strong foundation in concert performance.

Open to all instruments, performs at Winter Showcase, ISSMA Jazz, elementary schools, and the Spring Awards Concert.

A dynamic mix of dance and choreography, competing in IHSCGA Regional A Class.

 A state recognized indoor percussion ensemble, consistently placing in the Top 5 at IPA Concert Class Finals since its inception.

By purchasing a raffle ticket and participating in the 2026 Raffles (hereinafter “Raffle”),
you as a raffle entrant agree that (1) the Warsaw Community Schools Band Boosters,
Inc. 2026 Raffles are a fundraising activity conducted by the Warsaw Community
Schools Band Boosters, Inc. (hereinafter “Band Boosters”) in support of the Warsaw
Band Programs. (2) These Official Rules & Regulations below govern the conduct of
the Raffle and together with the decisions of the Band Boosters are binding and final on
everyone who purchases a Raffle ticket and/or presents a winning Raffle ticket. (3) It is
the responsibility of the ticket purchaser or person named on the Raffle ticket to review
the Official Rules for modifications or supplements. (4) No modification of these official
contest rules shall be effective and enforceable unless made by the Band Boosters in
writing and approved by the Booster Executive Board; and (5) the Raffle is subject to all
applicable Indiana laws and regulations, specifically, to the provisions of Indiana Code
governing charity gaming found at Indiana Code article 4-32.3 as well as to oversight
by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Tickets

The price per one (1) ticket is $3.00. Tickets will also be offered for sale in multiple units
to include four (4) for $10.00, ten (10) for $20.00 and fifty (50) for $50.00. There is no
limit to the number of tickets that can be sold. There is no limit on the number of raffle
tickets an individual may purchase. All raffle ticket purchases, in accordance with

Indiana Gaming Commission rules, may be made in Cash, Debit Card, or Credit Card in
face-to-face transactions. All purchases are final - no refunds or replacements will be
issued. Tickets may be purchased beginning on March 17, 2026, and through and
including May 21, 2026. A cut-off time for 9:00 pm EST on May 21st 2026 will be
advertised on the Band Booster website:
https://www.facebook.com/warsawmarchingtigerspride

which will determine the end of the Entry Period after which tickets may not be
purchased. The Band Boosters has the right to shorten or extend the Entry Period.

The Band Boosters will conduct all drawings in accordance with Raffle rules contained
herein. The winning tickets will be drawn at random from a drum containing all eligible
Raffle tickets. The drawing for prizes is open to the public; however, the winner does
not need to be present to win. The odds of winning will depend on the number of
eligible entries received and accepted.
Eligibility

Raffle ticket purchasers and the person claiming a prize must be a legal U.S. citizen or
legal resident and at least 18 years of age at the time of purchase. Raffle tickets may
not be purchased in the name of a business, trust, corporation, or other entity, or
wherever prohibited by applicable law. The following are NOT eligible to win any raffle
conducted by the WCS Band Boosters:

● Warsaw Community Schools (WCS) Band Directors,

● Any band staff paid through WCS stipend or by WCS Band Boosters
● Warsaw Community Schools Band Booster Board Members

● Persons related by blood or marriage living in the same household as the
Warsaw Community Schools Band Booster Board Members

Offer void where prohibited by law.

Prizes and Drawings

The Grand Prize will constitute one-half (1⁄2) of the gross sales of all eligible tickets sold
by the end of the Entry Period. The Band Boosters shall retain the other one-half (1⁄2) of
the gross sales of all eligible tickets.

The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted in the band room at Warsaw Community
High School, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw, IN 46580. The drawing date is scheduled for May
22nd at approximately 5:00pm EST (hereinafter “Drawing Date”). The winning raffle
ticket number for the Grand Prize will be posted on the Band Booster Facebook page
(https://www.facebook.com/warsawmarchingtigerspride ) within twenty-four

(24) hours of the drawing. Winner need not be present when the winning ticket number
is announced.

Claiming Prizes

The winner may contact the Band Boosters at warsawbandraffle@gmail.com or within

thirty (30) days of the end of the Drawing Date, or by close of business on Monday
June 22nd, 2026, in order to receive more information on how to claim the prize. All
winners shall provide the Band Boosters with a completed IRS Form W-9 and any other
necessary tax information before receiving winnings and failure to provide a correctly
completed form shall be grounds for forfeiting prizes. The Band Boosters shall have no
responsibility to replace lost tickets nor maintain records of individuals purchasing
tickets.

The holder of a winning ticket must provide the Band Boosters with a valid State-issued
photo ID verifying their identity, in addition to all requested tax identification information.
In the event: (i) the winner does not contact the Band Boosters within thirty (30) days of
the end of the Drawing Date (ii) the winner is ruled ineligible for any reason; or (iii) the
winner declines the prize, then in those events the prize will be forfeited and will be
retained by the Band Boosters. The Band Boosters have no obligation to contact
potential winners.

Winners will be required to sign a Declaration of Eligibility attesting to the fact that
they/he/she are/is 18 years of age or older, as well as other terms and conditions as
designated by the Band Boosters. Winners also agree to the use of their/his/her name,
photograph or videotape likeness and statements for publicity purposes by Band
Boosters and consent to the use of their/his/her likeness in order to collect the prize.

Tickets and Purchasing

Tickets may be purchased from members of the Band Boosters, or at the various
retailers during the Entry Period: Dates, times and locations of these various retailers
will be posted on Band Booster facebook page:

(https://www.facebook.com/warsawmarchingtigerspride )

Tickets may also be sold at additional events and locations, to be announced on the
Band Boosters Facebook Page, at the discretion of the Band Boosters. All listed ticket
sale locations and times are subject to change at the discretion of the Band Boosters.

Rules and Authorization for Use

By participating in this Raffle, all ticket purchasers and the person named on each Raffle
ticket accept and agree (1) to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set
forth here, and (2) that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by
the news media and may otherwise be used by the Band Boosters, for publicity
purposes and naming of the prize winners to be published in area newspapers or other
media including television, radio, web and print. The prize winners may be published on
the Band Booster website, Facebook and other social media. Names of the winners may
be obtained by sending a written request plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the
Warsaw Community Schools Band Boosters, P.O. Box 1821, Warsaw, IN 46581.

Release by Participants

By participating in this Raffle, each participant releases the Band Boosters and the
Warsaw Band Programs, and each of their respective directors, officers, contractors and
agents, from any and all liability for injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by
any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize, and
each winner agrees to fully indemnify and hold Band Boosters and Warsaw Band
Programs and each of their respective directors, officers, contractors and agents
harmless from any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and actions
of any kind arising in connection with this Raffle or as a result of the winner's
acceptance or use of any prize. Each Participant, by participating in the Raffle,
acknowledges that no other party is associated with the Raffle, including without
limitation Warsaw Community High School, the Warsaw Community Schools
Corporation, or any of its teachers, educators, administrators, staff, agents, officers,
employees, or representatives and each participant fully indemnifies and holds those

parties harmless from any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and
actions of any kind arising in connection with this Raffle or as a result of the winner's
acceptance or use of any prize. A Raffle participant's sole and exclusive remedy for
Band Boosters breach of these Rules and Regulations shall be limited to the return of
the purchase price paid for his or her Raffle ticket(s). In no event shall Band Boosters,
or their respective directors, officers, contractors, members, committee members,
agents, advisors, or representatives be liable to any party for any loss or injuries to

earnings, profits or goodwill, or for any incidental, special, punitive or consequential
damages of any person or entity.

Disclaimers

The Band Boosters does not undertake to give advice on the legal or tax consequences
of the purchase of Raffle tickets or the claiming of prizes by its winners. However, it
understands that the IRS position is that amounts paid for chances in raffles, lotteries or
similar drawings for valuable prizes are not gifts, and consequently do not qualify as
deductible charitable contributions. The winner assumes and must pay all fees and
charges and income taxes (local, state and federal taxes), if applicable. Band Boosters
reserves the right to withhold standard rates for federal and/or Indiana state taxes as
may be required by applicable law or the Indiana Gaming Commission, but by reason of
that reservation the Band Boosters assume no responsibility for a prizewinner's ultimate
tax obligations and suggests you consult your tax advisor. If taxes are withheld the prize
winner remains obligated for the full payment of any and all fees and taxes for his or her
prize winnings. Forms W-2G & 941 will be filed with the Internal Revenue Service to
report the value of the prizes won. All required forms will also be filed with the state of
Indiana Department of Revenue and Gaming Commission. This offer is void where
prohibited by law and all federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
THE WINNERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL LEGAL
AND/OR TAX ADVICE. AWARDS COULD HAVE INCOME OR OTHER TAX
CONSEQUENCES, ADVERSE EFFECTS ON GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENTS OR

OTHER BENEFITS, AND MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR TAX
CONSEQUENCES.

Registration with the State of Indiana Gaming Commission

This Raffle is conducted for the benefit of the Warsaw High School Band Program, by
the Warsaw Community Schools Band Boosters, Inc., under strict conformity and
compliance with the Indiana Gaming Commission, and the rules and regulations of the
Charity Gaming Division. The Raffle is licensed by the Indiana Gaming Commission,
Indiana Annual Raffle License No. 018007 which is on file with the Band Boosters.
Indiana Gaming Commission Reference Number 163880.

Any questions regarding the Raffle or the purchase of Raffle tickets may be directed to
warsawbandraffle@gmail.com

Approved by the Warsaw Community Schools Band Boosters, Inc

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