2008/2009

 50/50 Overview

Well, it’s that time of year again and we would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every individual who participated in last year’s 50/50 draw, in any capacity. As a recap, the overall draw was a tremendous success and was well received in the community. This acceptance of the program was somewhat anticipated as Corner Brook has traditionally always been a strong Minor Hockey Community.  The following outlines the approx. financial benefits of the draw for the year 2007/08:

                        Sales of tickets (102,000 @ $1.00 ea)                $102,000.00

                        Prizes given away (50% of Sales)                          51,000.00

                        Commissions to CBMHA Kids (20% of Sales)        20,400.00

                        Incentives to Rep Teams                                         5,000.00

                        Printing and Associated Costs                              10,000.00

                        Net to CBMHA                                                   $15,600.00

This program offered an opportunity to make Minor Hockey Affordable for ALL kids in the Corner Brook and surrounding areas by giving back through commissions to the parents/kids for each ticket sold. The overall goals for last year of achieving financial independence, giving back to the kids and their families and to minimally assist traveling teams were met. After review of the program, the committee has decided to continue with this program for the 2008 – 2009 season at least up to the Christmas break.

A.     Our Goal

Our goal remains the same as last and that is to maintain Financial Independence for the Association, provide more flexibility for traveling teams, offer reductions in fees when funds permit and provide an avenue for each member to reduce there financial commitments to hockey by offering a 20% commission for each ticket sold. Our goals can only be achieved if there is full participation from each and every member of the association. How can you participate? That’s easy, simply pick-up and sell a minimum of 3 books of tickets each week. With this minimum contribution of each player, we will ensure that the fundraising program stays on track and that all members of the association will benefit.

B.    Your Commitment

Each player is asked to pick-up & sell a minimum of 3 books of tickets (30 tickets @ $1.00 each) for the duration of the program. Those who participate through the entire season will be rewarded in the following ways:

1.       Each player can earn 20% commission from the sale of tickets. (Commissions to retained by the player selling the tickets)

2.       Rep teams can earn 5% of weekly sales to a maximum of $500.00 for administering the weekly draws.

C.    Breakdown

The proceeds of the Lotto are shared between the Weekly Winners, Players, and The Corner Brook Minor Hockey Association in the following way:

a)       To the Winner                                        50%

b)       To the Players selling tickets                  20%

c)       CBMHA                                                20%

d)       Program Administration                          10%

NOTE:  Prizes will be available for those who participate. Details of the prizes will follow shortly once details are ironed out.

D.    Distribution and Retail Opportunities

The Lotto Committee will keep track of how many tickets each player sells weekly. Distribution will be through the House League coaches or designated team representative as well as at the table set up for the collection of tickets on each Sunday at the Kinsmen Arena Entrance. We strongly encourage the use of local retail businesses in the area as methods of selling your tickets. We will make every effort to make available posters for use in the retail businesses. Each player is solely responsible for the tickets distributed to them.

E.     Draw Information

This will be a weekly draw every Sunday beginning on October 19, 2008 and continuing until Sunday December 21, 2008 before Christmas. Weekly winners and general information will be available on the Minor Hockey Web Site at www.cbmha.com.

The 50/50 Lotto Committee or Rep Team representatives will be in the Kinsmen Entrance every Sunday beginning October 19, 2008 between Noon and 4:00 pm for the collections of all outstanding tickets. Tickets can also be dropped off in the secure black safe located in the canteen area or the minor hockey room. Next weeks tickets that may not have already been issued by the coaches will also be available. Once the House teams have been selected, the distribution of these tickets will be through the coaching staff first. It may take some time to get the teams sorted out. Until then parents are asked to help make this program a huge success by ensuring that their tickets are picked up on Saturday and returned each Sunday before the draw.

EACH PARENT AND PLAYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SOLD AND UNSOLD TICKETS.

F.     A few Points to Consider

                                      I.      The success of the Program Depends entirely on the full participation of each member. The more you sell, the more you earn, the more the association benefits WE SEE IT AS A WIN, WIN, WIN SITUATION. LET’S MAKE IT WORK TOGETHER.

                                     II.      This is an excellent fundraiser for the Divisional Rep Teams (5% of sales to a maximum of $500.00) for administering a weekly draw.

                                    III.      Prizes will be available to kids who participate….details will follow when final details are ironed out.

 Don’t be shy…Get Involved...Lets make our Association and this Hockey Year

Simply the BEST!!