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14th Annual IRWA Sportsman Raffle

Please consider being generous for a great cause and the opportunity to sponsor our 14th Annual Sportsman Raffle. The Raffle supports the Iowa Rural Water Association and its tremendous efforts in supporting the water and wastewater industry. The Sportsman Raffle Committee hopes to make this the most successful year yet! This will mark the 14th Annual Sportsman Raffle at the Iowa conference, and I would love to see this one be the biggest yet! This year’s raffle will be during the 2026 Annual Conference in Des Moines at the Veterans Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Conference Center, February 9th and 10th. The raffle intends to assist the Iowa Rural Water Association in its goal of supporting Iowa’s water and wastewater industries. Associate and Utility Member support of the organization – through your generous donations – goes to a great cause – the IRWA Equipment Loan Program. IRWA has placed last year’s proceeds into savings intending to purchase a big-ticket item for the Equipment Loan Program.

How to donate:
Gifts must be confirmed by February 4th, 2026
Minimum donation value of $150.00 (no exceptions). Please consider spending a little more to make your gift stand out.
• Original gift ideas are encouraged. If you don’t have an idea for a donation, check the IRWA Sportsman’s Raffle Web Page
• Want to do something BIG for the raffle? Partner with other Associate Members and combine funds so that you can offer a more valuable item. Don’t know who to partner with? Contact the Sportsman’s Raffle Chair.
• If it is easier for you to send a check and let the committee decide, please make it out to the “IRWA” with a note in the memo “Sportsman’s Raffle” and send it to: IRWA Sportsman’s Raffle 4221 S 22nd Ave E Newton, Iowa 50208
• Send your donation idea to the chairperson (contact information below)
• Once your donation has been accepted/listed, please plan on bringing it to the convention center on Monday, February 9th, during booth setup time. It is greatly appreciated if you get your donation to the raffle early, as setting up the raffle will take time.
Opportunity (Volunteers Needed):
• The Sportsman’s Raffle Committee needs volunteers to assist at the raffle booth during the conference. Do you have time to give to this cause?
• Working at the Sportsman’s Raffle provides an excellent opportunity to interact with attendees.
• As a volunteer, your booth can be located close to the raffle, which provides a high-traffic area location for your company.
• To volunteer, please reach out to chairperson Dr. Carl Lee Tolbert (contact info below).
Thank you for considering these opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you soon. With your donation of items and/or time, you can be a part of the most exciting event at the largest water and wastewater industry conference in Iowa.
Sincerely, The Sportsman Raffle Committee
Dr. Carl Lee Tolbert, Chairperson