Your 2011 Investment May Turn Into An iPad2

A strong RPAC is more critical than ever. The institution of home ownership is under attack by the media and political pundits. And now local, state and national government are taking aim at both REALTORS and home owners to help fill the gap of budget shortfalls which would inevitably delay or knock off track the housing market’s recovery.

You’re 2011 RPAC contribution is an investment in both you and your industry’s future. This year, we are also providing the opportunity to receive back something more for your contribution – a chance to win one of three iPad2 devices.

About the Sweepstakes: The 2011 RPAC Sweepstakes is now open and all 2011 contributors who give $50 or more will automatically be entered to win one (1) of three (3) iPad2 devices (32GB). However, if you want to improve your chances, you get more entries with the more you give!

$50                1 entry
$99                3 entries
$250              8 entries
$500              20 entries
$1,000           50 entries
$2,500           150 entries
$5,000           500 entries

How do I enter? If you’ve already contributed $50 or more, you are automatically entered. If you were to increase your contribution to a level above where you are currently at, you can do so and will receive the proper number of entries.

If you have not yet contributed to RPAC, you can contribute any amount now but note that you would not be automatically entered unless you contributed $50 or more.

There are three ways to contribution right now:

1. CLICK HERE to enter online (once logged in, access the “Contributions” link)

2. CLICK HERE to access the RPAC Sweepstakes flyer

3. Call 866-495-SWRA to give over the phone

Non-contributors are also eligible for one entry into the sweepstakes. See official rules for eligibility and for information on how to submit an entry.

Deadline: The deadline for entry into the RPAC Sweepstakes is 9:30 a.m. on September 28, 2011.

Drawing: The drawing will take place and the three winners announced at the end of Suburban West REALTORS Association’s Annual Meeting on September 28, 2011. Winner does not have to be present to win.

RPAC Disclaimer

Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes.  Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes.  You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed.  Seventy percent of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and local political candidates.  Until your state PAC reaches its RPAC goal, thirty percent is sent to the National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after the state PAC reaches its RPAC goal, it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates.

OFFICIAL RULES – NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

To be eligible to win one of the three (3) Apple Ipad2 (32GB) prizes in the RPAC sweepstakes, please follow these rules:

1. You must be eligible to contribute to RPAC, a federal political action committee, in order to participate in the sweepstakes. The class of eligible contributors is comprised of members of Suburban West REALTORS Association (SWRA) and their immediate family. SWRA and Suburban REALTORS Alliance staff, their immediate families, and those living in their households are not eligible for the sweepstakes.

2.  By making a minimum contribution of $50.00 you are eligible to enter the RPAC Sweepstakes to win one (1) of three (3) Apple iPad2 (32GB) prizes.  For the following additional contributions your eligibility increases:

$99.00 (3 tickets)                    $1,000.00 (50 tickets)
$250.00 (8 tickets)                  $2,500.00 (150 tickets)
$500.00 (20 tickets)                $5,000.00 (500 tickets)

3.  No purchase is necessary to enter the drawing.  Only one entry (1 ticket) per person for non-contributors.

4. All entries must be received by 9:30 AM EST at the registration table at the Annual Membership meeting being held on September 28, 2011.

5.  If, for any reason, the sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including tampering, unauthorized intervention, or fraud beyond the control of the sponsor, which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this sweepstakes, sponsor reserves the right in their sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the sweepstakes.

6.  The sweepstakes will consist of one (1) drawing for each of the three (3) prizes. The prizes will be three (3) Apple iPad2 (32GB) devices.

7. The drawing will be held at SWRA’s Annual Membership meeting on September 28, 2011.  Each entrant is eligible to win only one prize in this sweepstakes. The winner does not need to be present to win. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be substituted. 

8.  Winners will be notified in person, phone, mail, or e-mail.  Winners will be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release, and where lawful, a publicity release with fourteen (14) days of notification.  If affidavit and release are not signed and returned within fourteen (14) days or if the prize notification is returned to sponsor as undeliverable, then an alternative winner will be selected.  All prizes will be awarded.

9.  For the name of prize winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope for receipt by October 5, 2011 to SWRA, 100 Deerfield Lane, Ste 240, Malvern, PA 19355. Prize winners will be announced in the October 5, 2011 edition of the Weekly News Service email sent to all Suburban West members.

10.  Winners, by accepting the prize, agree that the prize is awarded on the condition that RPAC, NAR and their respective agents, officers, directors, representatives, and employees will have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind resulting from the acceptance, possession, misuse, or use of the prize or participation in the sweepstakes.  Winner further acknowledges that RPAC and SWRA have not made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for the warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or law, relative to the prize including but  not limited to, its quality, mechanical condition, or fitness.  All entries submitted become the property of SWRA and will not be acknowledged or returned.  By participating, entrants agree to these official rules, and that the decision of judges is final and binding in all matters relating to the sweepstakes.  Any taxes imposed upon a prize will be the sole responsibility of the winner.

11.  Winners, where lawful, grant permission for the use of winner’s name, voice, city, state and photograph or videotape for advertising and promotional purposes in conjunction with this and similar promotions without additional compensation.

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