MOA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

FESTIVAL OF TREES RAFFLE

HOUSE RULES

 

1. ELIGIBILITY. MOA Community Foundation Festival of Trees Raffle (the “Raffle”) is conducted in the State of Minnesota in accordance with these House Rules and is only open to participants who, as of the entry date, are at least eighteen (18) years old.  Executives, officers, senior management, board members and directors of MOA Community Foundation, their affiliates, and their immediate families (defined as parents, spouses, children, siblings, grandparents, and their respective spouses) or members of the same household (whether related or not) of each such executive, officer, senior manager, board member, or director, are not eligible to enter. Employees and volunteers of the Festival of Trees tasked with the selection of Prize Winners and their immediate families (as defined above) or members of the same household (whether related or not) of each such employee and volunteer are not eligible to enter.

2. LICENSE. The Raffle is conducted by MOA Community Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization in the State of Minnesota (the “Organization”). The address at which the Organization may be contacted is: MOA Community Foundation, 2131 Lindau Lane – Suite 500, Bloomington, MN 55425. The Raffle is conducted pursuant to Minnesota Lawful Gambling Permit X-95387-24-001, a copy of which is posted at the premises where the Raffle is conducted.

3. HOW TO ENTER/RAFFLE DATE AND PERIOD.

a. Sales and Sales Period. Raffle tickets will be physically sold at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota (“MOA”) at locations designated for the sale of Raffle tickets during the Festival of Trees event (“Event”) at MOA, located at Level 3, Culinary on North. Hours of the Event are as follows:

November 15-December 9:

  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. CST - 7:00 p.m. CST
  • Monday + Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday-Saturday: 12:00 p.m. CST - 8:00 p.m. CST

December 10-January 3:

  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. CST - 7:00 p.m. CST
  • Monday-Saturday: 12:00 p.m. CST - 8:00 p.m. CST

Holiday Hours

  • November 23 (Thanksgiving): Closed
  • November 25 (Black Friday): 7:00 a.m. CST – 8:00 p.m. CST
  • December 24 (Christmas Eve): 12:00 p.m. CST – 6:00 p.m. CST
  • December 25 (Christmas): Closed
  • December 31 (New Year’s Eve): 12:00 p.m. CST – 6:00 p.m. CST
  • January 1 (New Year’s Day): 12:00 p.m. CST – 6:00 p.m. CST

Please Note: Hours are subject to change pending inclement weather or other emergency which results in mall closure. Please check Mall of America website and social media for updates.

 

b. Purchase Requirements and Prices. One (1) Raffle ticket is purchased for a price of $10.00. Only one (1) ticket is required to be purchased by an eligible individual to enter the Raffle; however, there is no limit to the number of Raffle tickets an eligible individual may purchase.

c. How to Enter.  Eighty-two (82) trees will be decorated by donors at the Event. Raffle Entry Boxes (each an “Entry Box”) will be placed in front of each decorated tree and will have information about the approximate value of the Prize, and the sponsor or donor logo. To enter to win a Prize, Raffle ticket purchasers must put a ticket into the Entry Box of the tree that they wish to win the decorations from. Each entrant has an equal chance to win the Prize for which they submit a Raffle ticket.

d. Raffle Ticket Retention. A Raffle ticket purchaser will be given the Raffle ticket(s) at the time of purchase. A digital record of the Raffle ticket will be retained by the Organization.

e. Valid Payment. Raffle tickets may be purchased with cash, debit card, and credit card only. Raffle tickets may not be purchased with personal checks. Raffle tickets may be sold only for the price printed on the ticket, and may not be re-sold, provided free of charge, or provided for any other consideration.

4. PRIZE; PAYMENT. The Raffle prizes (each a “Prize”) are the donated decorations placed on the trees at the Event. The Prize specifications are listed in the chart below:

Prize Donor

Prize Description

Approximate Retail Value of Prize

VStar Entertainment Group

Twelve (12) tickets to Baby Shark's Big Broadwave Tour on February 18, 2024 at 3 p.m. at the State Theatre; various Baby Shark merch + items; various decorations + ornaments

 

$828.00

Minnesota United FC

Two (2) tickets to Minnesota United FC Game (mutually agreed upon 2024 regular season home game at Allianz Field); Minnesota United FC soccer balls; $150 Fanatics Gift Card; various Minnesota United FC merchandise + items; various decorations + ornaments

 

$855.00

Running Aces Casino, Hotel, and Racetrack

$100 Gift Card; 'Stay and Play' package; swag bag; various decorations + ornaments

 

$500.00

GROOME TRANSPORTATION

$386 MSP Airport shuttle reservation credits; various travel supplies; various decorations + ornaments

 

$625.00

Radisson Blu Mall of America

Three (3) one night stay at Radisson Blu Mall of America gift certificates; two (2) $50.00 FireLake Grill House + Cocktail Bar gift certificates; various decorations + ornaments

 

$700.00

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Eight (8) tickets to the Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Basketball Game on February 28, 2024; various Big Brothers Big Sisters items; various decorations + ornaments

 

$370.00

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

Various signed pieces of merchandise from Minnesota Wild Players; various gift cards

 

$350.00

B&B Theaters

Official studio-released ""Trolls Band Together"" movie display standee; $50 B&B Theatres gift card; fifteen (15) Trolls plushies; various decorations + ornaments

 

$784.00

Banana Republic

One (1) $25.00 gift card; various decorations + ornaments

$300.00

Mall of America Security

Four (4) Nickelodeon Universe passes; four (4) SeaLife passes; two (2) Mall of America Security water bottles; Two (2) Mall of America Security pens; various decorations + ornaments

 

$311.00

America Eagle + Aerie

Yoga mat; crossbody bags; laptop case; various merch; various decorations + ornaments

 

$200.00

Magic Carpets

Three Hundred (300) square feet of any stock carpet installed with pad - must be redeemed by July 1, 2024; various decorations + ornaments

 

$990.00

Live Nation Entertainment

Two (2) balcony seats at Uptown Theater; two (2) seats in a box at Fillmore; various decorations + ornaments

 

$800.00

The Fair on 4

30 Minutes Axe Throwing Passes at The Fair on 4; Four (4) 1 Hour Freeplay Game Cards at The Fair on 4; $100 The Fair on 4 Gift Card; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$325.00

Tru by Hilton & Home 2 Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Mall of America

Two (2) $50 Top Golf Gift Card; Various Golf Items; One (1) Home 2 Suites + One (1) Tru by Hilton Gift Certificates for One (1) Night; One (1) Home 2 Suites + One (1) Tru by Hilton Gift Certificates for One (1) Night + MOA Coupon Book; One (1) Home 2 Suites + Tru by Hilton Gift Certificates for One (1) Night + Ten (10) Nights of Parking; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,000.00

Minnesota Twins

Four (4) Minnesota Twins Delta Tickets for April or May Game (Excludes Opening Day); One (1) Voucher for a Pregame Experience (Batting Practice Only; White Home Carlos Correa Jersey Size Large (No Exchanges); Carlos Correa Autographed Baseball + Max Kepler Autographed Bat; Various Twins Bobbleheads, Merch + Items; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,790.00

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A for one year (52 Meal Cards); four (4) Plush Cows; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$620.00

BIG TEN MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS presented by Minnesota Sports and Events

Two (2) All-Session Tickets to the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament on March 6-10, 2024 at Target Center; Two (2) All-Session Tickets to the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament on March 13-17, 2024 at Target Center; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,400.00

Firefly Sisterhood

Opal Cool Wrap, Gal Pals + Eye Mask; Firefly Sisterhood Tumbler; Firefly Sisterhood Various Merch; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$300.00

Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx

Two (2) Ticket Vouchers for two (2) tickets to a Home Minnesota Timberwolves Game for the 23-24 Season; Autographed Rudy Gobert Minnesota Timberwolves Jersey + Autographed Dorka Juhász Minnesota Lynx Jersey; Anthony Edwards Autographed Basketball + Diamond Miller Autographed Basketball; Various Timberwolves + Lynx Merch; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$500.00

Crawford Merz Construction

One (1) $300.00 MOA Gift Card; Crawford Merz Construction Gift Pack (T-shirt, Hat, Coffee Cup, Waterdrop Bottle + Golf Tees); Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$500.00

Bell Bank

Two (2) PGA Golfers Brian Gay and Ryan Moore Autographed Pin; Minnesota United FC Fan Pack, Tyus Jones Autographed Minnesota Timberwolves Jersey + Basketball, and Lindsey Whalen Autographed Basketball; Gavin Kaysen Local Foodie Pack; Ten (10) $50.00 Bell Gift Cards to Pay It Forward’ Twenty (20) $10 Bills with Pay It Forward Note; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,275.00

She Climbs Mountains

She Climbs Mountains Various Merch + Items; Girls Rise Up Various Merch + Items; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$556.00

Larkin Hoffman

One (1) $1,000 Package for a Minnesota Aurora FC Soccer Game; Larkin Hoffman Gift Basket; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,300.00

National Eagle Center

Four (4) National Eagle Center Admission Tickets; Various National Eagle Center Merch + Items; Stadium Seat, Travel Mug, Wine Tumbler, Eagle Puppet, Eagle Plushies, Keychain, Eagle Robot, Totes, etc.; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$575.00

Nine Mile Brewing Company

Various Nine Mile Brewing Gift Cards + Crowler Cards; Various Decorations + Ornaments"

 

$300.00

                                    

Dr. Dish Basketball

Dr. Dish iC3 Basketball Shot Trainer; three (3) Men's Basketballs; two (2) Women's Basketballs; four (4) Dr. Dish Water Bottles; two (2) Dr. Dish T-shirts; Dr. Dish Backpack; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$854.00

GYMNASTICS CITY USA 2024 presented by Minnesota Sports and Events

Two (2) All-Session Tickets for U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Gymnastics for June 27-30, 2024 at Target Center; two (2) Pre-Tournament Hospitality Host House Passes; USA Gymnastics Swag Bag; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,500.00

Pepsi

Vintage New Pepsi + Dew Ornaments; Mountain Dew Cooler; Mountain Dew UNRL Hoodie; Rod/Reed Combo - Tackle Box; two (2) Dew Chairs; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$565.00

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Five (5) Free Bundtlet Coupons; three (3) Free 8"" Cake Frosted in a Bakery Box; two (2) Free Bundtini Assorted Bundtinis; one (1) Free Bundt Cakes for a Year! Cake Book (Variety of Free Cake Offers to Our Nothing Bundt Cake Locations); one (1) $50.00 Nordic Ware Gift Card; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$432.00

Paper Source

Various decorations + ornaments

$250.00

AARP

Free AARP Membership; Voucher for an AARP Safe Driver Class; Various Coffee Shops Gift Cards ($50 Worth); Hat; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$169.00

BUBBL’R

One (1) $100.00 Gift Card to BUBBL'R Online Store; BUBBL'R Mini Fridge + Stanley; Pack of Free 6 Pack Coupons; Wild Cherry Chill'r Christmas Sweater, (3) Wild Cherry Chill'r 6 Packs + Pair of Cherry Slippers; Various BUBBL'R Branded Items; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$700.00

KS95

One (1) Pair of Kane Brown Tickets | April 19, 2024; One (1) Pair of Fall Out Boy Tickets | April 6, 2024; Joji, Louis Tomlinson, Dez, Hariz, Ava Max and Taylor Swift Merch + Items; Gel Blaster + Depot; KS95 Prize Pack; 2024 Live 95 of Your Choice; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$958.00

MERRY LITTLE BATMAN – On Prime Video December 8

(One) 1 Year Prime Video Subscription (In the Form of one (1) $150.00 Amazon Gift Card); one (1) $250.00 Amazon Gift Card; Various Batman Toys; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$700.00

 

 

 

 

Kappa Toys

Hello Kitty Puzzle + Plush; Pokemon Trainer Game + Grinch Puzzle; Pop'd, Hatch Dino Egg, Parachute Toy, Fire Mario Stadium, Piano Horn, Driver Sub + Assorted Elves; Various Ornaments + Decorations

 

$278.00

Axis Communication

One (1) $125.00 Manny's Steakhouse Gift Card; "Fika: The Art of Swedish Coffee Break" and "Tomten Saves Christmas" Books; Dala Horse Candy; Blanket; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$350.00

Banana Republic

Various decorations + ornaments

$200.00

ACR Homes

Ten (10) $10.00 Coffee Shop Gift Cards: Four (4) Starbucks, Three (3) Caribou + Three (3) Dunn Bros; Coffee Thermos; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$150.00

Mall of America

One (1) 2-Night Package at Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior Courtesy of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine; VIP Tour for up to 20 guests; one (1) $100.00 MOA Gift Card; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$763.00

Crayola Experience Mall of America

Four (4) Annual Passes; seven (7) 24ct Box of Crayons; seven (7) 24ct Box of Neon; Plush Keychains + Plush Crayon; Holiday Magnetic Building Kit; Scribble Scrubbie Carnival Kit; Inspiration Art Desk Kit; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$267.00

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

Four (4) SEA LIFE Anytime Annual Passes; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$620.00

Special Olympics Minnesota Polar Plunge

Polar Plunge Stanley Tumbler, Knit Beanie, Keychains, Rubber Tumbler, Rubber Wine Glasses, Fuzzy Socks, Tote Bags, Cooler Backpack, Hoodie, T-shirt, Flannel Skirt, Vest + Fleece Blanket; Chill Beach + Go Jump in a Lake Beach Towels; one (1) $100.00 Visa Gift Card; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$710.00

Kimley-Horn

One (1) $100 L.L.Bean Gift Card; four (4) Nickelodeon Universe Passes; Various Kimley-Horn Branded Items; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$400.00

Nickelodeon Universe, Rock of Ages Blacklight Minigolf + Moose Mountain Adventure Golf

Four (4) Nickelodeon Universe Passes; two (2) Moose Mountain Passes; two (2) Rock of Ages Passes; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$310.00

The LEGO Store

Ten (10) Boxes of the Gingerbread Ornaments; Twenty-Five (25) Mini-Builds; Twenty-Five (25) Christmas Clear Balls Filled with LEGO Bricks from The LEGO Store's Pick-A-Brick Wall; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$480.00

URSA Minor Junior Roller Derby

Four (4) Tickets to the February North Stars Roller Derby Bout; Star + Pivot Helmets; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$250.00

Tactical Urban Combat

Nerf Blasters + Nerf Ammo ; One (1) 1-Hour Private Event (Customers Choice of Tactical Laser Tag, Nerf Battle, or Virtual Reality Battle, Which Includes 20 People Max, Party Area 45 Minutes After Event); Tactical Urban Combat Shirt + Medium Hooded Sweatshirt; Tactical Urban Combat Ornaments

 

$500.00

Special Olympics Minnesota

Special Olympics MN Tumbler, Play Unified Window Clings, Stickers, Tote Bag, Beanie + Pennants; Various Bracelets, Keychains, Patch, Lanyard, Mugs, T-shirts, Hoodie, Crewneck + Pom Poms; One (1) $150.00 Visa Gift Card; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$640.00

Legacy Toys

Various Toys: Atomic, Shaggy, Funky Pop, Color Change + Doohzee NeeDohs, Tiny Tin + Little Tin Pops, Lunchy Shells, Jest Jack in the Boxes, Baby Dino Jack in the Boxes, Hairball Kittens, Nellie + Matilda Mini Rag Dolls, Unicorn Tea Set + Large Rubber Duck; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$878.00

O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. & Keeper's Heart Whiskey

One (1) Gift Card for Tour & Tasting for 4; two (2) Keeper's Heart Unisex Khaki Golf Hats; two (2) OSDC Black + Grey Trucker Hats; two (2) Pairs of Keepers Heart Socks; two (2) Moscow Mule Copper Cups; two (2) Leather Keeper's Heart Keychains; Laser Cut Pine Keeper's Heart Ornaments; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$700.00

Ballet Co. Laboratory

Silver Pointe Shoes; four (4) Tickets to a Ballet Co. Laboratory Performance in the 2023/24 Season; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,000.00

Gillette Children’s

Prize Bag of Gillette Children's Gear + Books from Gillette Children's Healthcare Press; Art Created by Gillette Children's Patients; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$75.00

Ridemakerz

One (1) Tricked Out RC Ride; one (1) $100.00 Gift Card; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$700.00

Folklore

One (1) $250 Visa Gift Card; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

 

$350.00

Courtyard & Residence Inn Bloomington by Mall of America®

Certificate for Complimentary Night at Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington by MOA; Certificate for Complimentary Night at Residence Inn by Marriott Bloomington by MOA; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$572.00

Bally Sports

Bally Sports Branded Items: Men's Jacket, Women's Vest, Beanies, Scarves, X2 Solo Stoves + JBL Ear Buds; Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, University of Minnesota and Minnesota Wild Branded Merch + Items; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,128.00

Visit Inver Grove Heights Convention and Visitors Bureau

One (1) $100.00 Gertens Gift Card; one (1) $50.00 Mallards Gift Card; one (1) $30.00 Gift Card to E&S Sweet Treats & 2 Cups; Four (4) 1-Hour Admissions to Perple Bunny's Axe House; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$310.00

PCL Construction Services, Inc.

One (1) $150.00 The Grand Casino Family Gift Card; one (1) $150.00 Mystic Lake Gift Card; one (1) $150.00 Black Bear Casino Gift Card; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$600.00

 

 

                                    

Kyros

Four (4) $30.00 Gift Cards; T-shirt; Yeti Mug; Stainless Steel Waterbottle; Stress Balls; Laptop Backpack; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$400.00

Panda Express

Four (4) $20.00 Panda Express Gift Cards; Lodge Mini Wok Pan; Disney American Born Chinese TV Lunchpail Panda Express Collectable; Panda Collectable Swag: Adult Onesie/PJ, Fanny Packs + Socks; Panda Bear Plushes + Keychains; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$500.00

Minnesota HOSA – Future Health Professionals

Gold Eye Masks; Various Self-care/Healthcare Items; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$400.00

Artistry Theater and Visual Arts

One (1) Family of 4 Pack of Tickets for an Artistry Show; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$224.00

612 Fastpitch

New Softball Equipment; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$150.00

Lotus Beads and Jewelry

Handmade Ornaments; One (1) $100.00 Lotus Beads and Jewelry Gift Card; two (2) Certificates for Free Jewelry Crafting Classes ($25.00 or less); Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,200.00

The Junior League of Minneapolis

Thirty (30) Holiday/Winter Themed Children's Books; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$350.00

City of Bloomington

One (1) $10.00 West Side Perk Gift Card; One (1) $20.00 Gyropolis Gift Card; one (1) $15.00 Droolin' Moose Gift Card; Fridge Thermometers; Hand Crafted ""City"" Themed Decorations; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$225.00

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport/MOA

One (1) Gift Certificate for a 1-night Stay at Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport/MOA with Free Parking + $30.00 a Food + Beverage Credit; Gift Certificate for a 1-night Stay at Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown with Free Valet Parking; One Set of New Hotel Sheets + Various New Hotel Amenities; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,000.00

Collins Electrical Construction Co.

SONOS Soundbar and Subwoofer; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,500.00

Pepper Palace

Pepper Palace Products; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$350.00

 

The Body Shop

Almond Milk Shower Cream, Body Butter, Cream Body Scrub and Hand Cream; Ramie Bath Lilly; Vanilla Body Mist; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$89.00

F1RST Wrestling

Various F1RST Wrestling Memorabilia, Merch + Items; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$350.00

Ulta Beauty

Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$75.00

HealthPartners

One (1) $80.00 Crocus Hill Acupuncture Gift Certificate; Various Self Care Items (Blanket, Tea, Mugs, Yoga Mat, Candles, Bags, Lip Balm, Socks, Diffuser, Journals, Hair Wrap, Coloring Book + Pencils, Eye Masks, Letter Board, etc.); Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$598.00

Auntie Anne’s

One (1) $100 Gift Card; T-shirt + Long Sleeved Shirt; Pretzel Shaped Pillow; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$150.00

Jamba Juice

One (1) $100 Gift Card; Gold Metal Logo'd Tumbler; Tote Bag, T-shirt + Bucket Hat; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$150.00

Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors

Cast & Seek Spinning Combo; Karl's Cuff Beanie; MTB Local Elite, Local Pro + MTB Local Regular; Catch Co Necko; Googan Squad Fanny Pack + Tool Kit Combo; Badfish Towel; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$292.00

Minnesota Aurora FC

Five (5) Limited Edition Scarves; Fifteen (15) Lanyards; Ten (10) Crest Keychains + (5) Rory Keychains; One (1) Pair of Hummel Shoes (Size 7.5 Womens); Five (5) Printed Signatures 2023 Poster; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$880.00

Legacy Toys

Various Calico Critters Products; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$914.00

Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau

JW Marriott One Night Stay; Hyatt Regency One Night Stay; Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington One Night Stay; Harrod's Ornaments; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,000.00

Minnesota Vikings

Harrison Smith Signed Authentic Helmet; Alexander Mattison Signed Mini Helmet; Jordan Addison Signed Authentic Football; Kirk Cousins Signed Netflix Quarterback Posters; Various Vikings Gear; One (1) $100.00 Twin City Grill Gift Card; One (1) $100.00 Big Bowl Gift Card; One (1) $100.00 Wildfire Gift Card; One (1) $100.00 Spalon Montage Gift Card; Various Decorations + Ornaments

 

$1,750.00

Bloomington Police Deparment

Three (3) Fleece Blankets + Two (2) Streichers Police Baseball Hats; Various Security Items (Locks, Deadbolt, Flashlights, Camera, etc.); Various Decorations + Ornaments

$937.00

To claim a Prize, Prize Winners (each a “Prize Winner”) must satisfy all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, including return of all forms and documents, as defined in Section 5(b) below, to the Organization. The Prize Winner is required to be at least eighteen (18) years of age.  Organization may be required to withhold federal taxes in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, and if required, will do so as a pre-condition of awarding the Prize. Prize Winner is solely responsible for any and all costs, fees, taxes, or expenses associated with the Prize award, receipt and use, including, without limitation, all federal, state and local taxes on the Prize. Prize Winner will be required to complete an IRS Form W-9 and may be issued an IRS Form 1099 for the amount of the Prize.

5. DRAWING; NOTIFICATION; REDEMPTION; VERIFICATION ODDS.

a. Drawing and Notification. One (1) winning Raffle ticket will be randomly drawn from each Entry Box for each tree by the Organization at MOA at 12:00 p.m. CST on January 4, 2024 for selection of the Prize Winners. The Prize Winners must confirm with the Organization that they will claim the Prize within 72 hours of receiving notice from the Organization that they were selected as a Prize Winner.  If a Prize Winner does not confirm its intent to pick up the Prize with the Organization, the Organization will redraw for a new Prize Winner. If no tickets are put into an Entry Box for a certain tree, the decorations from said tree will be returned to the organization that donated the decorations.  The winning Raffle ticket number will be (i) displayed on online (https://mallofamerica.com/node/27485) for a period of sixty (60) days after the drawing. The Prize Winners do not need to be present at the drawing to win. The Prize Winners must comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements.

b. Redemption. To claim the Prize, a holder of a winning Raffle tickets must go in person to MOA Level 3 North on Friday, January 12 from 3:00 p.m. CST to 7:00 p.m. CST, or on Saturday, January 13th from 12:00 p.m. CST to 3:00 p.m. CST. A  potential Prize Winner will be required to provide to the Organization (i) a photo ID, (ii) when applicable, an IRS Form W-9 in the form provided by the Organization, (iii) when applicable, an IRS Form W-2G and/or Form 1042S (requires two forms of identification) in the form provided by the Organization, and (iv) a General Release & Waiver provided by the Organization releasing the Organization and their respective agents, employees, supplies, and advertising/promotional and judging agencies, Facebook, Instagram, Meta, Twitter, Tik Tok, and each of their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, from any and all liability whatsoever for injuries, damages or losses to persons and/or property which may be sustained in connection with the Raffle or the Prize. The IRS Form W-9, and if applicable the Form W-2G must be executed and delivered at the time of surrender of the original winning Raffle ticket.

c. Verification. The winning Raffle tickets are subject to verification at the sole discretion of Organization. Raffle tickets that are stolen, counterfeit, fraudulent, tampered with, defective, illegible, reproduced (including without limitation, copies), mutilated, or altered are not eligible. Only Raffle tickets obtained as described in these Official Rules shall be deemed to have been obtained legitimately. Anti-fraud detection devices may be used for verification purposes. Raffle tickets will be void if they fail to pass anti-fraud detection measures, or, if determined by the Organization to be unauthorized, ineligible, illegitimately obtained, or if they contain an unauthorized message, code, number or other marking not issued by the Organization for use in the Raffle, or if they contain printing, typographical or other mechanical errors or are printed or produced in error, or are illegible, or unreadable or blank. The Organization shall have no liability or obligation to the holder of any void Raffle ticket. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Organization may, at its sole discretion and without obligation, elect to replace a void Raffle ticket with another one upon request. The Organization reserves the right to inspect and examine any void Raffle ticket prior to issuing a replacement. Replacements will be issued at the Organization’s sole discretion and will be denied in the event of non-compliance with these Official House Rules. The Organization is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen Raffle tickets, and will not replace or reissue lost, damaged or stolen Raffle tickets.

d. Surrender. If a potential Prize Winner does not execute and deliver to the Organization an IRS Form W-9 or W-2G, as applicable, as provided above before the end of the redemption of the prize, or if the potential Prize Winner is found to be ineligible, or if the potential Prize Winner does not comply with the Official Rules, then the potential Prize Winner may be disqualified and the Prize forfeited.

e. Multiple Prize Winners – Mistake. If by reason of printing or other error, more than one Prize winning Raffle ticket number is selected for any one Prize, all eligible participants making purportedly valid claims for the Prize will be included in a random drawing to award the Prize. Inclusion in such drawing shall be each participant’s sole and exclusive remedy under such circumstances.

6. AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES AND DECISIONS. By participating in the Raffle, each Raffle ticket purchaser fully and unconditionally agrees to be bound by and accepts these House Rules and the decisions of the Organization (including, without limitation, decisions regarding eligibility of Raffle tickets, the verification of the winning Raffle tickets, and the redemption and award of the Prizes), which are final and binding in all respects.

7. PUBLICITY. Except where prohibited by law, participation in the Raffle constitutes the Prize Winner’s consent to use by the Organization and MOAC Mall Holdings d/b/a Mall of America (and their respective designees, successors and assigns) of a Prize Winner’s name, biography, likeness, voice, photographs, video, opinions, statements, hometown, state and country for promotional purposes in any manner or media (including, without limitation, online), worldwide, in perpetuity, and without further payment, consideration, notice, review or consent.

8. GENERAL CONDITIONS. The Organization reserves the right to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the Raffle process or the operation of the Raffle or to be acting in violation of these House Rules, or Minnesota statute or rule. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of this Raffle is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and, should such an attempt be made, the Organization will contact law enforcement and reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. CHOICE OF LAW AND JURISDICTION. Except where prohibited by law, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these House Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants, the potential winners and Organization in connection with any Raffle, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Minnesota, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the State of Minnesota or any other jurisdiction) that might otherwise cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Minnesota. Any action seeking legal or equitable relief arising out of or relating to any Raffle or these House Rules shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of Minnesota located in Hennepin County.

10. HOUSE RULES. These House Rules are available for review and posted conspicuously at the Raffle check-in at Mall of America or a copy can be obtained by sending a self-addressed postage-stamped envelope to “Festival of Trees Raffle” attn: MOA Community Foundation, 2131 Lindau Lane – Suite 500, Bloomington, MN 55425, or at https://mallofamerica.com/node/27485.

11. WINNERS’ LIST. To request a list of Prize Winners’ names, send a self-addressed postage-stamped envelope to “Festival of Trees Raffle - Winner List Request,” attn: MOA Community Foundation, 2131 Lindau Lane – Suite 500, Bloomington, MN 55425. Requests must be received within ninety (90) days of the conclusion of the Raffle.

12. PROBLEM GAMBLING HELPLINE. Illegal gambling is prohibited. If you have a gambling problem, you may call 1-800-333-HOPE for help.