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Board permits trial 50/50 raffle at dairy show to support judging team
Summary
The board approved a trial allowing a 50/50 raffle run by the dairy show organizers to raise funds for the judging team’s trip to state, subject to raffle licensing and that the fair not operate the raffle directly.
Ben (identified in discussion as the organizer) asked permission for a 50/50 raffle during the dairy show to raise money to help a judging team attend state competition. Board members discussed fairness and precedent (other groups might request the same) and the need for a raffle license and clear controls so the fair is not acting as the raffle operator.
After debate about the optics and logistics (donation jars vs. a licensed raffle), the board approved a trial allowing the dairy show organizers to conduct the raffle, noting they must obtain the appropriate raffle license and run it as their fundraiser rather than a fair‑operated event. Members suggested alternatives (donation jars, spaghetti feeds) but supported a one‑year trial to see how it performs.
Next steps: organizers to secure a raffle license and report raffle plans to staff; staff to track any operational impacts and recommend whether to continue the practice beyond the trial year.
