Details & Rules

The Gala Basket Raffle

How To

Donate a Basket

The Basket Raffle will consist of approximately 25 ‘themed’ baskets that will be auctioned off with the winners announced at the event. The baskets will be provided by various APG Organizations, local businesses, and individuals. Each donor will be asked to put together items, wrapped in a transparent material, and decorated with the event’s theme.

This year’s theme is “The Roaring Twenties” and the coordinating colors are gold and black. Donors are asked to coordinate their themes with Earl Noble, the Basket Committee POC. All donors are encouraged to be creative when creating baskets. Baskets should range in value from $250 to $500. The baskets are to be turned in, with a list of contents, to the POC by September 13, 2024.

Baskets can be mailed, delivered in person or be arranged for alternative delivery/drop off with the Basket Committee Coordinator, Earl Nobel.

Basket Delivery Address:
1414 South Sewards Court, Aberdeen, MD 21001

Gala Drawings

Gift Basket Drawings – To compete for a gift basket, you must submit a basket ticket in the corresponding jar placed near the basket. The jars will be labeled with its name and item number.
Score Card Drawing – Score cards are available at the information table.
Explore the venue to find all the stamps on your card. Once completed, place your card in a designated box on the stage in the ballroom.
Whiskey Raffle Drawing – Tickets for the whiskey raffle can be purchased and submitted at the information table.
Door Prize Drawing – Tickets for the door prize are located on your basket ticket card and should be submitted at the information table.

Drawing Information

6:00 pm – Ticket submissions open. Volunteers will be on hand to assist you in the lobby.
9:15 pm – All ticket submissions end.
9:30 pm – All winners will be drawn.
9:45 pm – Winners will either be announced or displayed in the lobby.

Drawing/Auction Rules

All sales are final. No exchanges, refunds, or cancellations. All items are offered in “as-is” condition.
Payment may be made by cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or check payable to AUSA.
All auction items must be removed from Waters Edge Events Center by 11:00 pm on the evening of the event, except for those items which are stored at off-site facilities. Case by case exceptions may be made, if coordinated with event committee.
The value of items contributed for the auction has been determined by the donors and is not warranted by the committee for tax purposes or general value. The auction chairs and AUSA make no representations as to the value of the items.
The buyer waives any claims for liability against either AUSA or the contributor. Neither AUSA nor the donor is responsible for any personal injuries or damages to property that may result from the use of property or services sold.
Check gift certificates for any expiration dates/restrictions that may apply. Gift certificates may not be redeemed for cash.
AUSA is not responsible for making any reservations. All reservations are subject to space availability and are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and the purchaser.
Booklet descriptions are for convenience only. AUSA and the auction chairs are not responsible for errors in description, authenticity, or conditions of goods donated. Inspect each item prior to placing ticket in jar during the event.

Learn More About the Raffle

The Aberdeen NDIA is a proud sponsor of the Fisher House Basket Raffle. If you are interested in donating a basket or want more information on the raffle, please contact Earl Noble or any member of the NDIA.