Adopt A Family Raffle 2020

[Mike Cork]

2020 Ultimate Bass Adapt A Family Raffle

It's that time again!!! Time to kick off the Ultimate Bass Adopt A Family Raffle.
A quick synopsis for those that weren't part of Ultimate Bass last year. Ultimate Bass holds a raffle to raise money for a family in need each year. So far, we've helped 8 families over the past 8 Holiday Seasons. These families typically had extreme medical bills preventing a joy filled holiday season. However, a couple of our recipients simply were families who had fallen on very hard times.

Last year's recipient was a lady in west Texas that had was in dire need, the church was trying to help but things were spiraling out of control. To read here story check out last years raffle, her bio is in the first post

Two years ago we were able to help the grandchildren of Lipripper. The were trying to raise his Great Grandchildren in the heart of Chicago and were in a bad way. With winter on top of them, they were fighting to keep their jobs, Mom and Dad were taking turns toting the kids back and forth to day care on a bike with a wagon just to keep working... Lots to their story you can read here CLICK HERE

This years family:
Meet this years Adopted Family - the whole story
short story - Mom has ocular cancer that has spread to her liver. She has to travel out of state for treatments. Her husband is out of work due to pandemic. They have two children who won't see a Christmas this year without our help!!


Let's get to the raffle... I am late getting started (as usual) but so far the raffle consists of:

Ultimate Bass Adapt A Family Raffle Prizes
(There are more prizes in work and will be listed in order of value)

IF YOU BUY TICKETS VIA PAY PAL PUT YOUR SCREEN NAME IN THE NOTES SECTION

I haven't received all the prices but it's shaking out like this

Grand Prize: FDx Custom Rod $589, casting or spinning
Loomis LMX blank picked for your application, American Tackle carbon fiber grips and reel seat, and a Fuji Torzite guide train. FD will build it in spinning or casting, spiral wrapped or standard.

Blank SJ 703-1 (X-RAY LMX)                     
Grip   G2HADJC-MK3-S  G2 cf adj grip kit   
Reel Seat   ATC G2 Vibe with 1K insert        
Hook Keeper   ALX Chrome                   
Strip Guide   TKWTG-10J  Fuji KW Dbl ft TIon Torzite
Trans Guide   TKWTG-8J Fuji KW Dbl ft TIon Torzite   
Run Guides   TKWTG- 7J Fuji KW Dbl ft Tion Torzite      
Run Guides   TKBTG-GJ Fuji KB Belly Tion Torzite      
Tip Top   TKJGTT-6-5.0 Fuji KG Arowana Tion Torzite      
Thread   Metallic Red, Metallic Silver Trim Bands        
Trim band at Foregrip ramp and hook keeper


First place prize: 2 Dobyns Rods over $400 value
Gary donated a Dobyns Rods Champion Series 734C casting rod $249 value
Lee Smith is donating a Dobyns Rod Sierra Series 703C $169 value
2 GTN 2000 Baitcasting reels 8.3:1
Doc Irv Gift Certificate $50

2nd Place
Berkley, Rapala, Spro, Rebel bait package valued over $250
Click here to see it

3rd Place
$100 in baits from Mister Twister
Doc Irv Gift Certificate $35

4th Place:
Prize Package from VRX Fishing
Click here for photos of prize pack
Doc Irv Gift Certificate $25

5th Place:
K-9 T-shirt, Hat, and spool of Fluorocarbon line

6th Place:
$100 bait package from bigjim5589 at J. Hester Fly & Tackle Co. LLC

7th Place:
$75 NuTech Lures Gift Certificate

8th Place:
GTN 2000 Baitcasting reels 8.3:1

9th Place:
GTN 2000 Baitcasting reels 8.3:1

10th Place:
$50 bait package from FIshballer06 at Steelwater Outdoors

11th Place:
$50 Academy Gift Card donated by Smallie_Stalker

12th Place:
Bass Fishing Video Collection - 28 videos and 2 books (donated by OldFart)
See the list here

Tickets are your basic Raffle Ticket. Ticket cost:

IF YOU BUY TICKETS VIA PAY PAL PUT YOUR SCREEN NAME IN THE NOTES SECTION

1 ticket for $5
5 tickets for $20
30 tickets for $100

I will be tracking ticket purchases like always. Many times we are not able to spend $100 at a time to get the bonus tickets. If you buy $100 worth of tickets over a series of purchases I will give you the extra tickets to equal thirty with the purchase that takes you over $100. So if you buy 5 sets of $20 that gets you 25 tickets and I will kick in the extra five tickets to make the 30.

We take all forms of money but prefer Pay Pal. Make sure to send funds via "Friends and Family". You can mail a check (please let me know it's coming), did I say we prefer Pay Pal, and if you want to use a CC we can send you a Pay Pal invoice that you can pay without having a Pay Pal account. See the bottom of the post for further information.

I also take Venmo as of this year my email is mike at ultimatebass.com

I will message you the numbers of your tickets. You'll need to hang onto these numbers. On December 17th we will draw the winners and post the ticket numbers. We will do the drawing on Facebook Live to ensure the integrity of the raffle. (You do not have to have Facebook in order to win, winning numbers will be published on the Ultimate Bass forums) I will also write your screen name on the back of your tickets so we'll know who won what on drawing night.

The funds recipient - We have a family in works, we are still vetting their needs through their local church. Once that's complete I will post as much as I can about them without violating their privacy.


How to Pay for Tickets

Mailing Address:

Ultimate Bass
C/O Adopt a Family
5422 Amber Circle
Benton La 71006

Pay Pal address

First and foremost, save everyone the fees and send funds as "Friends and Family"

Please put your "SCREEN NAME" and "Adopt a Family" in the notes section.

Credit Card

Our only option here is to send you an invoice via Pay Pal, you do not have to have a Pay Pal account to pay the invoice. However, there is a 3% surcharge and since this is a fund raiser, I'll split it with you.

Disclaimer: We have to have one so here it goes. All rules of this raffle are subject to change by site administration. Ultimate Bass is not responsible for the delivery of prizes; however we will provide our best efforts to ensure winners receive their prizes in a timely manner.

[Smallie_Stalker]

Tomorrow is pay day. I'll get my first set of funds out to you either late tomorrow or early Wednesday.   

[Mike Cork]

That will be awesome Smallie

Apenland01, thank you, I got your pay pal and will get your numbers to you shortly. 

[Lee Smith]

This is what UB is about!         

[Mike Cork]

Thank you Lee and apenland for getting us off to a great start As always I'll keep a list of our fantastic fundraising donors.

apenland01
Lee Smith

[Smallie_Stalker]

First Pay pal sent.

[Mike Cork]

First Pay pal sent.

Got it, Thank You sir. I'll get your numbers to you shortly.

[Mike Cork]

Thank You Smallie

apenland01
Lee Smith
Smallie_Stalker
BassinLou

[Capt. BassinLou]

Mike, check your Paypal. 

[Mike Cork]

Mike, check your Paypal. 

Got it, thank you very much 

[Captsteve]

Paypal sent

Sent from my SM-N981U1 using Tapatalk

[Mike Cork]

Shout Out to Eric-Maine and CaptSteve, thank you guys

apenland01
Lee Smith
Smallie_Stalker
BassinLou
Eric-Maine
CaptSteve

[Mike Cork]

Thank you kdubracing

Folks we need everyone's support on this, just $20 goes a very long way for someone that had to spend all their money on rent and electricity.

apenland01
Lee Smith
Smallie_Stalker
BassinLou
Eric-Maine
CaptSteve
kdubracing

Let's not have your McD's breakfast for a couple days and support this great fundraiser... Yes I'm trying to shame everyone into buying tickets to some great prizes....

[Smallie_Stalker]

Sent another Pay Pal Mike. 

[Oldfart9999]

You'll have it by the end of the week when the package gets there.
Rodney

[Mike Cork]

Thank You Smallie Stalker and BassinKorea, your support each year is huge to getting the funds we need to help a family in need.

apenland01
Lee Smith
Smallie_Stalker x 2
BassinLou
Eric-Maine
CaptSteve
kdubracing
BassinKorea

Just a note to thank everyone that has been able to buy tickets. For those that haven't, please consider just $20, it gets you five changes at some amazing prize packages, and that same $20 can put three days worth of food on the table for a family. $20 makes a mean pot of gumbo, chili, or stew that can be reheated. There are so many families out there that need this help.

[Bass Dog]

No tickets needed Mike just say nothing if you figure out who is who and spend it where needed

[bassmedic46]

PayPal sent

[Mike Cork]

Thank You Geneinnc, Bassmedic46, bassmanrudy, Bass Dog, and FD, were off and running

Don't forget everyone, I track ticket purchases, and those that are able to, if you hit a hundred dollars with multiple donations, I'll give you the extra five tickets as if you did a single $100 donation.

apenland01
Lee Smith
Smallie_Stalker x 2
BassinLou
Eric-Maine
CaptSteve
kdubracing
BassinKorea
FD
Bassmedic46
BassmanRudy
geneinnc
Bass Dog

Thank You, don't be afraid to ask your buddies at work to get in on the raffle. If they win? well it's up to you to....  Just saying anyone can purchase tickets. If you were to collect for co workers or fishing buddies we can make it work

[Mike Cork]

Thank You Bud Kennedy Your support for this program, all year I might add, has been vital to it's success. This year and the past years. Thank You!!

I don't know if everyone noticed but there is now TWO rods up for grabs in the first place package

apenland01
Lee Smith
Smallie_Stalker x 2
BassinLou
Eric-Maine
CaptSteve
kdubracing
BassinKorea
FD
Bassmedic46
BassmanRudy
geneinnc
Bass Dog
Bud Kennedy

Thank You, don't be afraid to ask your buddies at work to get in on the raffle. If they win? well it's up to you to....  Just saying anyone can purchase tickets. If you were to collect for co workers or fishing buddies we can make it work

[TNDiver]

When does money need to be in by?  I need to figure how much I can spare and then get the money in.

[Mike Cork]

When does money need to be in by?  I need to figure how much I can spare and then get the money in.

The cut off will be some time in mid December. I usually don't figure out the drawing date until we get closer. There is plenty of time. 

[Mike Cork]

PSL thank you Support like yours is what makes the Adopt a Family Program so successful!!

I don't know if everyone noticed but there is now TWO rods up for grabs in the first place package

apenland01
Lee Smith
Smallie_Stalker x 2
BassinLou
Eric-Maine
CaptSteve
kdubracing
BassinKorea
FD
Bassmedic46
BassmanRudy
geneinnc
Bass Dog
Bud Kennedy
PSL

Thank You, don't be afraid to ask your buddies at work to get in on the raffle. If they win? well it's up to you to....  Just saying anyone can purchase tickets. If you were to collect for co workers or fishing buddies we can make it work

[JKarbo214]

PayPal sent.

[Mike Cork]

Several supporters over the weekend... A huge thank you to each of you...

Princeton_man, Jkarbo214, Jared LeBlue, Oldfart9999, FD you all ROCK!!!

I don't know if everyone noticed but there is now TWO rods up for grabs in the first place package

apenland01
Lee Smith
Smallie_Stalker  x 2
BassinLou
Eric-Maine
CaptSteve
kdubracing
BassinKorea
FD                      x 2
Bassmedic46
BassmanRudy
geneinnc
Bass Dog
Bud Kennedy
PSL
JKarbo214
Jared LeBlue
Princeton_Man
Oldfart9999


Just want to remind everyone that just a $20 donation can win you some amazing prizes, and better yet can put food on the table or presents under the tree for a needy family. Save your coffee or soda money for a week and send it in, you're a winner right out the gate for helping a family in need but you might be a prize winner as well.