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From: "LBoswell" <>
Subject: Re: [APG] Charity function
Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 10:09:36 -0400
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I think because it's limited to 2 hours research time and doesn't include
'extras' (copying and other added costs), it wouldn't constitute a project
that would be a problem to do at any time, but your idea of an expiry date
is a good thing if the services being raffled are substantial. Maybe some
examples of the type of research 2 hours would 'generally' be expected to
cover (with the usual rider added that such examples might not apply
depending on the particulars of any specific project).

If you're incorporated as a business you might have to check to see if
expiry dates are allowable on gift certificates because some jurisdictions
have outlawed expiry dates (offered by businesses) so as to protect the
consumer. Even if you aren't a registered business, if expiry dates are
outlawed in your state or province the consumer may have an expectation that
expiry dates cannot be set.

Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marian Pierre-Louis" <>
To: "'Brenda Wheeler'" <>; <>
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 8:48 AM
Subject: Re: [APG] Charity function


> Brenda,
>
> I would put an expiration date on the certificate. I have participated in
> raffles several times. After the raffle or auction you might not be given
> the contact information of the winner and it will be the obligation of the
> winner to contact you. I just had a raffle winner contact me a year after
> an event. That can be a big inconvenience if you are heading off to a
> conference or are in the throes of lecturing and projects and didn't
> anticipate having another project come along. Also, make sure all your
> contact information is displayed on the items in the raffle and on the
> certificate that the winner will receive.
>
> I'm sure other people will have some good ideas too.
>
> Marian Pierre-Louis
> Fieldstone Historic Research
> http://www.FieldstoneHistoricResearch.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [mailto:] On Behalf
> Of Brenda Wheeler
> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 5:22 AM
> To:
> Subject: [APG] Charity function
>
> I have offered my (research) services as a raffle prize at a charity
> raffle
> being run here shortly. I need to design a voucher that will point out
> this
> is for 2 hours research, but not include purchase of certificates etc.
>
> Can anyone think of any other pitfalls I should be aware of and cover
> myself
> against?
>
> Thank you
> Brenda Wheeler
>
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