We’re putting the fun back in fundraising thanks to the 2024 Angel Gatherers Committee for the National Court Reporters Foundation.
When Angel Gatherers Committee member Sharon Velazco, RPR, suggested the idea of offering an Angel’s Envy Bourbon gift basket as a raffle fundraiser at the NCRA Conference & Expo, ideas cascaded from her colleagues on Zoom. Continuing the firestorm of great ideas, committee members lit up the email list. These members appear to be lovers of Louisville’s finest Angel’s Envy Bourbon — that could be one explanation! Another thing was clear. They greatly care about NCRF’s mission above all.
“How can you go to Louisville and go home sans bourbon?” asked Rich Germosen, FAPR, RDR, CRR, Chair of the NCRF Angel Gatherers Committee.
Predicting the raffle winner’s advantage, Velazco said, “You can be an Angel as you sip your Angel’s Envy bourbon Old Fashioned and sponsor a worthy cause.”
Assembling the gift basket was the next step. Taking immediate ownership to collect the basket’s elements was committee member Greg Weiland, RMR, CRR. “For the bourbon aficionado, our bourbon basket is a treasure trove of indulgence,” Weiland said. “Enjoy a sip of fine bourbon from these gorgeous Moser Pebbles double old fashioned glasses. It’s the perfect basket for those who enjoy the finer things in life while at the same time supporting our beloved NCRF!”
Committee Co-Chair Sandy Narup, RPR, contributed the elegant cigars and stands ready to spread the raffle details far and wide. “This is such a fun way to support this great cause,” she said. “Have a little fun with the raffle and enjoy some amazing bourbon in some really cool glasses as well as some extra goodies in the basket!”
Anyone can now buy raffle tickets for this gift basket valued at more than $800. The winner does not have to be present to win. You could be the lucky winner of:
- Bottle of Angel’s Envy Bourbon
- Two fine crystal bourbon-whiskey glasses from Neiman Marcus
- Fine cigars
- Other goodies, basket included
Purchase tickets online or text the keyword angelbourbon to 41444.
Tickets are $25 each, three for $50, or six for $100. Please join us, keep the fun in fundraising, and buy an Angel’s Envy raffle ticket today.
ADDITIONAL NCRF RAFFLES
Stenograph NexGen writer
Help support National Court Reporter Foundation (NCRF) programs designed to benefit members of the court reporting and captioning communities. Purchase a raffle ticket (or several!) to be eligible to win a just-released NexGen writer generously donated by Stenograph valued at $6,295. The winner will be selected by Stenograph representatives during the 2024 NCRA Conference & Expo taking place in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 1-3.
Raffle tickets are $50 each or three for $125 and can be purchased online or at the NCRF booth at the Conference. Members can also purchase tickets by texting the keyword NexGen2024 to 41444. The drawing will take place Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Member Recognition Gala. The winner does not need to be present to win and will be notified by Stenograph.
Clutch for a Cause
NCRF is also holding its Clutch for a Cause fundraiser with an upscale clutch raffled off at the Conference. The Gedebe embellished evening bag, valued at approximately $800, was graciously donated by Early Langley, RMR; NCRF Past Chair and former Trustee Tami Keenan, FAPR, RPR, CPE; and NCRF Manager Jill Parker Landsman.
Raffle tickets are available for purchase now, and the winner will be randomly selected at the Gala. The winner does not need to be present to win. Tickets are $25 each, three for $50, or six for $100. Proceeds go to NCRF to support Foundation programs. Purchase tickets here or text the keyword clutch to 41444.
