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Rules & FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
 
Q. How can tickets be purchased?
A: By phone - toll free: 1-888-345-6819
    Local calls:  506-778-2444
    By fax:  560-778-1855
    On the internet at www.windreamcottage.com
 
Q: What is the mailing address to purchase tickets?
A: 115 Maher St. Miramichi NB, E1N 4B4
 
Q: What methods of payment are accepted?
A. Tickets may be purchased with cheque, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Debit and cash.
 
Q: What are the ticket prices?
A: 1 ticket for $25, 3 tickets for $60 or 10 tickets for $100.
 
Q: What is “Tag”?
A: Tag is an extra chance to win the Furniture and Appliances with the Dream Cottage.
    At time of purchase only, the TAG option must be purchased.
 
Q: What is the price of “Tag”?
A: Tag prices are:  $5 on a Single Ticket;  $10 on a Set of 3;  $20 on a set of 10 tickets.
 
Q: How many tickets are available in total?
A: There are 21,500 tickets printed
 
Q: Are there Early Bird Prizes?
A: There are 2 Early Bird Draws. The Loyalty Draw for $2500 will be held on April 30th and a $5000 prize will
    be drawn on  Mothers' Day, May 11th. All tickets will be returned to the drum for the Grand Prize draw.
 
Q: What is the Grand Prize?
A: Grand Prize is a 2 bedroom, modular Dream Cottage built for year-round living. This year our
    Dream Cottage comes with New Home 10 Year Warranty Protection Plan. The winner may take Cash
    in lieu of Cottage.  Decision to be made by winner, within 7 days of the draw, to accept a Cash Prize of
    $50,000 (if ticket tagged) or $45,000 (if ticket not tagged).
 
Q: When is the Dream Cottage draw?
A: Dream Cottage #16 will be drawn for on July 31st, 2008.
 
Q: How long will it take to receive my ticket in the mail?
A: Tickets will be mailed out 7 days from receipt of order
 
Q: Is the ticket price tax deductible / do you get a tax receipt?
A: The ticket is not tax deductible & no tax receipt is issued as per Canadian Revenue Agency
    Rules & Regulations.

Q: Who cannot purchase tickets?
A: See the Rules below.
 
Q: How many names can be put on a ticket?
A: One name only per ticket on Singles and Bundles of 3 tickets
    Bundles of 10 tickets:   one name only ---same name on all tickets

Q: Where do proceeds from the Dream Cottage go?
A: Proceeds from our Dream Cottage support the mentoring programs of Miramichi Big Brothers Big Sisters
    including the recruitment, screening and matching of children and adult volunteers, as well as the
    After-School, Evening and Day Camp Programs of the Boys & Girls Club.
 
Q: How long do I have to move the cottage should I decide to take it?
A: The Dream Cottage must be moved from the display site by Aug 31/08. All costs related to moving are the
    responsibility of the winner.
 
Q: What is the Bonus Draw for online orders?
A: Buy tickets on-line and get a chance to win a $1000 Gas Certificate
 
Q: How and when will the winners names be available?
A: The winners list will be published in the Miramichi Leader and on the Dream Cottage Website.  
 
Q: Can Tickets be put in the name of a business or corporation?
A: Yes. An individual's name must also be on the ticket as the contact for the business.
 
Q: How will the Draw be conducted?
A: The draw will be conducted in the following manner: Draw will be open to the public, and two members of
    the executive of Big Brothers Big Sisters/Boys & Girls Club will be present to witness. The draw will be
    taped, and tickets drawn from a transparent draw barrel. Tickets will be drawn manually by an individual
    who does not have a ticket in the draw, in a random manner. Only the person making the draw will put
    their arm into the draw barrel, and will have no clothing on their arm, below their elbow. The winning
    ticket(s) will be displayed to the witnesses for inspection immediately after they are drawn from the barrel.
 
 
Lottery Rules
As defined by the laws of the Municipality, Province and Government of Canada.
 
Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a ticket.
 
One name only per ticket on Singles and Bundles of 3 tickets
Bundles of 10 tickets:   one name only ---same name on all tickets
 
Prizes are not transferable and must be accepted as awarded.
Final Draw date will be July 31st, 2008.
 
Total retail value of all prizes is: $90,000
 
Members of the Board of Directors and paid staff of Miramichi Big Brothers Big Sisters / Boys & Girls Club are not permitted to purchase Dream Cottage Lottery tickets.
 
Lottery License # 235392 056 001

Mail: 115 Maher St., Miramichi NB, E1N 4B4, At our office or at the Dream Cottage
Phone: 506-778-2444 or 1-888-345-6819

Dream Cottage Lottery 2008 - Miramichi, New Brunswick
Supporting Miramichi Big Brothers Big Sisters / Boys & Girls Club
 
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