Popular Post Ed Mack Posted December 21, 2016 Popular Post Posted December 21, 2016 Hello LEGO fans...Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. It's that time of year again. Time to raise money for my son Max's school, St. Paul School, in Burlington, NJ. After a very...VERY...successful first BRICKPICKER LEGO RAFFLE in which we raised over $62,000.00 for the school, a year has passed, and it’s time to raffle off some dynamic LEGO gifts for charity. The money we raised last year literally kept the school open...which is a great thing. It's a special school that once again was voted BEST Private School in Burlington County, NJ, by The Burlington County Times, along with numerous other awards, such as: CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE 2017 BRICKPICKER LEGO RAFFLE FOR ST. PAUL SCHOOL! Best Private School Best PreK-Nursery School Best Teacher Best Fundraiser Best Music Instruction Best Tutor Service (Junior National Honor Society) As I stated last year, St.Paul School (SPS) and its community are wonderful. People from all races and religions attend St. Paul School. Besides excelling in educating the children, the school does a tremendous amount of charity for local people in need. From food drives to helping out at local retirement homes, the children of St.Paul School are required to perform “service hours” that are designed to teach generosity, altruism and instill a hard-working, disciplined attitude. Excellence is expected and permeates through St. Paul School and the faculty and student body, so does a sense of goodness and frugalness. We make a little money go a long way. For example: All grade levels (Pre – K through 4) are scheduled for “Specials” each week...such as art, music, library, computers, and physical education St.Paul School is nationally accredited by “AdvancED” (the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement – NCA – CASI. SPS middle-school students have three periods of Spanish and are testing into Spanish II for High School. SPS provides more periods of physical education each week than is required by the State. SPS provides multiple extracurricular activities such as: LEGO Robotics Club, Science Club, Vocal Choir, Rosary Group, Tonal Chimes, Hand Bell Choir, Crafty Kids Club, Basketball (Boys/Girls), Indoor Soccer, Cheerleading, Yearbook Club, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Student Council, MATHCounts, STREAM (Science Technology Religion Engineering Art Math, Activity Tutorial Period (ATP for 5th-8th grades) But all is not wonderful though. As many of you know, many Catholic schools have a hard time making ends meet. Enrollments are down due to weak economic conditions throughout the world. Even superb schools like St. Paul School have a hard time keeping the doors open. While we did pick up 25 new students this past year to ease the financial burden, we will still be way short of breaking even; thus the need for the 2017 BrickPicker LEGO Raffle 2.0. This year’s version of the LEGO raffle will start with TEN awesome prizes.These include: PRIZE #1 BRICKPICKER MEMBER RAFFLE LOT: 21301 Birds (Salimr) Comic Con Throne of Ultron (echin313) Comic Con Dagobah Mini-Build (echin313) A mint 7144 Slave I (echin313) A mint 8001 Battle Droid (echin313) 10218 Pet Shop (exciter1) Rio Olympic Mascots set (Emvisawthatswho) 70816 Benny's Spaceship (Brickcrazyhouse) A special custom LEGO snow globe (Flanagan Bros Inc) PRIZE #2 BRICKPICKER MYSTERY RAFFLE LOT (OVER 5000 PIECES): A bundle of quality LEGO sets from multiple themes that will far exceed 5000 pieces! PRIZE #3: 10220 - VW Camper T1 Van 42056 - Porsche 911 GT3 RS PRIZE #4: 10227 - UCS B-Wing 75060 - UCS Slave I PRIZE #5: 10221 - UCS Super Star Destroyer PRIZE #6: $500 Amazon Gift Certificate PRIZE #7: 75159 - UCS Death Star OR 10188 Death Star PRIZE #8 CHOICE OF: 75827 - Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters OR 71040 - Disney Castle PRIZE #9 CHOICE OF: 10225 - UCS R2-D2 OR 10197 - Fire Brigade OR 10228 - Haunted House OR 10211 - Grand Emporium PRIZE #10: 10255 - Assembly Square 10251 - Brick Bank This year’s total prize value exceeds last year’s total by over $1000.00. Last year we had 11 raffle prizes and winners from around the world. From Vancouver, Canada to Reno, Nevada to Miami Beach, Florida to the Isle of Man, United Kingdom and everywhere in between, generous raffle participants were rewarded with awesome LEGO prizes. The 2017 BrickPicker LEGO Raffle 2.0 can be found here on the secure Rally.up.com site: CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE 2017 BRICKPICKER LEGO RAFFLE FOR ST. PAUL SCHOOL! Like last year, we will ship the prizes to anywhere across the globe. If there is an issue with shipping or prizes, a comparable prize and/or shipping method will be arranged with the winner. Last year, the LEGO BrickPicker Raffle worked very well. The Rallyup.com site is a first class, secure site that made this all possible. They also issued the school a big fat check. All raffle proceeds and donations benefit the school directly by bridging the gap between what tuition covers and actual educational costs. It also raises money to upgrade the school’s technology, keeping St. Paul School ahead of the academic curve with a dynamic curriculum. The prizes have been donated by Jeff and I, the St.Paul School PTA and by some very generous BrickPicker members. I am hoping, like last year, that more people will donate sets after the raffle begins. It was fun adding to the prizes last year. You never know what can pop up as a prize! On a personal note, I would like to thank every person who donated sets/money and/or bought tickets to last year’s LEGO BrickPicker Raffle. It saved a wonderful school and kept dozens of people employed and 175 kids with their friends and teachers. I don’t like asking, but will anyway...please help out again this year. Even buying one ticket can help and it gives you a chance to win some great prizes. Watching the raffle ticket total rise every day was an intense rush and extremely gratifying experience. It made me so proud to have started this site with my brother Jeff and made me realize there is still good in this world… The contest will end on February 7, 2017 at 11:59 PM. Winners will be notified by Rallyup.com. If you are a winner, please contact me on the site so we can confirm the prizes and shipping addresses. The Rallyup.com site works very well and is secure, so please feel confident in donating to the school and purchasing raffle tickets. All the money goes to St. Paul School, which is a 501(c)(3), and to Rallyup.com for running the raffle. I will make every effort to supply the winners with the appropriate prizes. If there are shipping issues, inventory issues or potential problems beyond my control, I will make sure the winners are awarded LEGO sets/gift cards comparable to the original prizes. Any questions, ideas or concerns, please reply below or PM Jeff or me... TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL: February 07, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST DRAWING DATE: February 08, 2017 at 12:00 PM EST Thanks again! Ed Mack View full blog article 17 Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 13, 2017 Author Posted January 13, 2017 49 minutes ago, c_rpg said: It should take you directly to checkout once you click add to cart. If not, click the cart icon at the top right and click contribute in the popup window. Next keep clicking the downward arrows until it asks for your details. Ask @Ed Mack if it still doesn't work. That's about it. The arrows will lead the way. Quote
redjersey Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 Just bought a second $50 batch of tickets. It's a pleasure to support the school and offer my appreciation for all the work Ed and Jeff put into this invaluable site. Thank you, gentlemen! Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 14, 2017 Author Posted January 14, 2017 51 minutes ago, redjersey said: Just bought a second $50 batch of tickets. It's a pleasure to support the school and offer my appreciation for all the work Ed and Jeff put into this invaluable site. Thank you, gentlemen! Thank you! You now qualify for the secondary raffle! 2 Quote
nolanfan34 Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 Good prizes again! In for my $100, the mystery secondary raffle is too enticing haha. 1 Quote
rcdb1984 Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 do I get a notification for buying a 2'nd batch of 50$ or just get notified if I win? Quote
river41 Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 i looked at last years thread and compared to that this year is much quieter.The total is also running behind last years at this time if my memory is correct. Has the site lost visitors? I would have thought you would do better then last year but it seems to be a very disappointing start. I remember there was a major push the last few days last year and i certainly hope for your sake you replicate that. Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 16, 2017 Author Posted January 16, 2017 18 hours ago, rcdb1984 said: do I get a notification for buying a 2'nd batch of 50$ or just get notified if I win? At the conclusion of the primary raffle, Jeff and I will aggregate the information from Rallyup.com and raffle off the secondary prizes that qualify for the $100 contribution. We will run that and I will have my son pick from a hat or something similar. We will post it on the site. Right now, there are only like 20 people that qualify, so you have an excellent chance of winning. Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 16, 2017 Author Posted January 16, 2017 13 hours ago, river41 said: i looked at last years thread and compared to that this year is much quieter.The total is also running behind last years at this time if my memory is correct. Has the site lost visitors? I would have thought you would do better then last year but it seems to be a very disappointing start. I remember there was a major push the last few days last year and i certainly hope for your sake you replicate that. Yes, it has been disappointing so far, I have to be honest with you. No, the site is as active or even more so than this time last year. I hope for the sake of the school, kids and teachers, that people are procrastinators once again and will step up in the time remaining. We are working on a Live feed event at the school, so I am trying to stir up interest. We will send out some emails to remind people and appreciate if people would share our links. These are really some great prizes and even just a $10 raffle purchase helps and confirms my belief that this site is worth the effort. Quote
Sandwraith Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Ed Mack said: people are procrastinators once again and will step up in the time remaining. Guilty! Finally got around to this. Couldn't match my donation from last year, but contributed what i could Quote
Voltron Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Sorry for the dumb question, but am I right in thinking that there will be one draw and that person will choose from either prize 1 to 10. Then there will then be a seperate draw for people who donated > $100 for the special prizes? Quote
Jeff Mack Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 There are 10 different drawings plus Eds bonus for those that spend over $100. You have to buy tickets in each one to be part of it. If you only buy tickets in 3 of those prize offerings, then you are able to win in those 3 (plus Ed's extra if you spent $100 in the 3). Quote
LisaH Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Wow! Let me say thank you all so much!! The generosity I have seen is overwhelming from this site. St. Paul's School wouldn't be where we are if not for you! One of our former Principles of SPS, Sister Peter, was famous for saying "Have you made a difference today?" SPS teaches the students to always be humble and to make a difference whenever and wherever they can....one kind act at time or one brick at a time. 2 Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 16, 2017 Author Posted January 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Mhd747 said: Sorry for the dumb question, but am I right in thinking that there will be one draw and that person will choose from either prize 1 to 10. Then there will then be a seperate draw for people who donated > $100 for the special prizes? There are ten prizes. Ten separate winners. Plus one bonus winner from the people who bought $100 or more of tickets. Quote
brickelements Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 In for $130 total in tickets. I hope it helps. Scott - BrickElements Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 16, 2017 Author Posted January 16, 2017 29 minutes ago, brickelements said: In for $130 total in tickets. I hope it helps. Scott - BrickElements Thanks...It all helps. Even $10.00. Last year we had 1200 contributors, many small denominations. I appreciate every dollar...So does the school and families. 1 Quote
echin313 Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 I haven't been on the forums since before the holidays so I almost missed this! I just bought my batch of tickets today! Good luck fundraising and good luck to everyone in the raffle! 1 Quote
Starkthunder Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 I got tickets for all of them except the Death Stars ? 1 Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 16, 2017 Author Posted January 16, 2017 23 minutes ago, echin313 said: I haven't been on the forums since before the holidays so I almost missed this! I just bought my batch of tickets today! Good luck fundraising and good luck to everyone in the raffle! Thanks...We are going to send out a few email reminders before the end of the raffle. 21 minutes ago, Starkthunder said: I got tickets for all of them except the Death Stars ? Funny, Death Star is still popular. Quote
Summit Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Please forgive a grumpy, retired veterinarian when I say, "buy raffle tickets"! If we can afford to buy LEGO sets then we can afford to support this extremely meritorious cause! Life is about making good decisions and right now the members (with the exception of those who have donated/bought tickets) are NOT making good decisions. These kids and the school need our help. Ed is the go between person. Let's not disrespect him and all that he is doing and for heavens sake let's not allow this school to continue to scrape by or fail. So open up your wallets you cheap skates and buy some tickets!!!!!! Okay I am done my rant. And please refer to my preamble about me being a grumpy, retired veterinarian as to the cause for same But seriously, buy some tickets.......all of you! Have a good evening. Paul Edited January 18, 2017 by Summit 3 Quote
Lego Templar Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 Please forgive a grumpy, retired veterinarian when I say, "buy raffle tickets"! If we can afford to buy LEGO sets then we can afford to support this extremely meritorious cause! Life is about making good decisions and right now the members (with the exception of those who have donated/bought tickets) are NOT making good decisions. These kids and the school need our help. Ed is the go between person. Let's not disrespect him and all that he is doing and for heavens sake let's not allow this school to continue to scrape by or fail. So open up your wallets you cheap skates and buy some tickets!!!!!! Okay I am done my rant. And please refer to my preamble about me being a grumpy, retired veterinarian as to the cause for same But seriously, buy some tickets.......all of you! Have a good evening. PaulI won't be donating till the last minute for page one reasons lol! Share the link on social media guys! Takes 20 seconds and can make a big difference. I've said it many times that the Macks do a lot for us/site and I think at the very least we can give money to a school in need. Use it as a write off if need be! 1 Quote
river41 Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 just a idea but if you have access to their email addresses can you send a nice email to all of last years raffle buyers asking nicely for them buy again? there are probably a number of people that no longer visit the site but may be happy to pick up even just a few raffle tickets. Quote
Jeff Mack Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, river41 said: just a idea but if you have access to their email addresses can you send a nice email to all of last years raffle buyers asking nicely for them buy again? there are probably a number of people that no longer visit the site but may be happy to pick up even just a few raffle tickets. Yes we are waiting on Rally Up to addresses something for us and we will do that. Ed already drafted something up for that. Quote
Brickrunner Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 I went above what I pledged last year since participation is low. I wish you and the school/kids the best. 1 Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 18, 2017 Author Posted January 18, 2017 11 hours ago, Jeff Mack said: Yes we are waiting on Rally Up to addresses something for us and we will do that. Ed already drafted something up for that. Yeah, I wrote something like...Buy a damn raffle ticket you cheap !@#$%^&*&^%$#@!!!!! 1 Quote
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