Fishing Charter Raffle for MSI

[knovotny]

I'm in! Guess Art3 doesn't wanna fish...

 

[ChrisD]

I was reading it as a "Charter for 6", not that I wouldn't offer up spots to other donors.

But, whatever is fine too.

I had a few “inputs and conversations” suggesting six individual draws.

 

[ChrisD]

I'm in! Guess Art3 doesn't wanna fish...

 

[taylord97]

This is an awesome idea, thank you sir! I'm not in...because it would be very hard to coordinate with our schedules and SOTAR got the last of my freedom funds for this billing cycle . Although...you might have another look at his thread...
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=233094&page=5

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for the generous offer! I really appreciate that! I am stunned!

 

[Art3]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for the generous offer! I really appreciate that! I am stunned!

My pleasure Of course...there are no guarantees you are gonna win...but your dad probably ought to help you start accumulating parts just in case

 

[Art3]

I'm in! Guess Art3 doesn't wanna fish...

I would be thinking "we're gonna need a bigger boat" the whole time

 

[ChrisD]

I would be thinking "we're gonna need a bigger boat" the whole time

No worries, I think that every day. Until it’s time to wax the hull and paint the bottom.

 

[aray]

In for 10 raffle tickets. Just paid. As the very proud husband of an MSI HQL lawsuit plaintiff, I gotta support MSI. My wife loves the water, we both want to learn more about Bay fishing, and it would be awesome if we were fortunate enough to win a couple of the charter fishing slots. Regardless of the outcome, I'm glad you're making this very generous offer, and my congratulations to whoever wins.

Under a separate transaction, a check will soon be on the way to the Patriot Pickets too. (PM sent to Stoveman on that.)

 

[Nay_sayer]

PayPal sent. Thanks for doing this!

 

[ChrisD]

In for 10 raffle tickets. Just paid. As the very proud husband of an MSI HQL lawsuit plaintiff, I gotta support MSI. My wife loves the water, we both want to learn more about Bay fishing, and it would be awesome if we were fortunate enough to win a couple of the charter fishing slots. Regardless of the outcome, I'm glad you're making this very generous offer, and my congratulations to whoever wins.

Under a separate transaction, a check will soon be on the way to the Patriot Pickets too. (PM sent to Stoveman on that.)

PayPal sent. Thanks for doing this!

Thank you both! List updated this morning.

 

[RobSky]

Chris, put me down for two. Money sent. Check PM about a separate trip.
Thanks

 

[taylord97]

My pleasure Of course...there are no guarantees you are gonna win...but your dad probably ought to help you start accumulating parts just in case

We have been talking about it all night and this morning! Super excited

 

[ChrisD]

We are 1/3 of the goal, thanks!
100 percent of this is going to MSI, I am covering fuel/bait, etc. for the trip out of pocket. I also need some input from you all! I’ve now had some pm’s suggesting or asking about different drawing options. I’ve made the offer and trying do something positive here and I committed to the trip. How about chiming in on the thread and let me know.
Not putting any names here, but suggetions have been:
-six individual winners from this list
-one winner who takes their own group
-one winner who picks others from the list

 

[Squaregrouper]

We are 1/3 of the goal, thanks!
100 percent of this is going to MSI, I am covering fuel/bait, etc. for the trip out of pocket. I also need some input from you all! I’ve now had some pm’s suggesting or asking about different drawing options. I’ve made the offer and trying do something positive here and I committed to the trip. How about chiming in on the thread and let me know.
Not putting any names here, but suggetions have been:
-six individual winners from this list
-one winner who takes their own group
-one winner who picks others from the list

My only input is this...
If you go with six individual winners, set a date in stone ASAP and don't budge. You will never find a date 6/6 MDS'ers will agree on. Trust me, I have been through this on several occasions.

 

[Nay_sayer]

Having organized a few charter trips I know it is REALLY HARD to find a date that works for everyone even when thy know each other and plan ahead. While I think the sentiment is correct to do 6 winners from the list or have the winner pick 5 others from the list it may become a huge PITA for you (Chris) and the winner(s) to actually make it happen or keep everyone happy. Imagine if you are one of the six winners and you can’t make the only date that the other 5 can. Are you out of your prize?

For the reasons above, I’d let one winner pick their own group. They can still offer the other members spots if they want to but aren’t tied to make it work for 6 individuals from different areas with different schedules and obligations.

 

[PJDiesel]

I'm on the all 6 spaces to one idea. Reason being has been noted. Most times people want to bring a buddy (or two) whom they've shared other fishing and hunting trips with.

 

[aray]

Having organized a few charter trips I know it is REALLY HARD to find a date that works for everyone even when thy know each other and plan ahead. While I think the sentiment is correct to do 6 winners from the list or have the winner pick 5 others from the list it may become a huge PITA for you (Chris) and the winner(s) to actually make it happen or keep everyone happy. Imagine if you are one of the six winners and you can’t make the only date that the other 5 can. Are you out of your prize?

For the reasons above, I’d let one winner pick their own group. They can still offer the other members spots if they want to but aren’t tied to make it work for 6 individuals from different areas with different schedules and obligations.

I agree with this. Trying to keep six individual winners happy is going to lead to a logistical nightmare for you and at least one if not more of the winners unhappy because they can't make "the" date while all the others can. Keep it simple.

 

[ChrisD]

Thanks for the input, im getting things from different directions. My initial idea was to do one winner, and let them choose their group. But then had others call or pm with choosing six from here, and I get it. It would be a great MDS trip, I’ve done a few in the past and its always a good time. Get a few more people to make suggestions and I’ll decide then. Thanks and keep’em coming.

 

[knovotny]

An in between option would be to pick 2 or 3 winners, and let them bring either 2 or 1 other person with them.

 

[rbird7282]

Might help if you can pick a date now, that way people who can’t make that date wouldn’t enter. Just a thought


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