Rules for the Rubber Ducky Race on October 1, 2023 

1. The Rotary Club of Northbrook will conduct a Rubber Ducky Race on Sunday October 1,2023 at 3:00 PM in the river at Village Green Park in Northbrook Illinois. 

2. Tickets will be available for purchase from the members of The Rotary Club of Northbrook and online at https://go.rallyup.com/3dac1a/campaign/details 

3. Tickets will be priced at $10.00 for one, $25.00 for three and $100.00 for fifteen for each purchase transaction. Checks and online and credit card purchases should be made payable to The Rotary Club of Northbrook. Multiple individuals may contribute to the purchase of one ticket, but only one duck will be entered in the race. The odds of winning are dependent on the number of valid entries. Purchasers of tickets must write their name, phone number and email address (if applicable) on the physical purchase form (ticket) or online form where applicable. If more than one name is listed on the physical purchase form or online form, the first name listed shall be considered the "entrant". The Rotary Club of Northbrook or Odds On Promotions shall have no obligation for delivery of any prize to any person or entity other than the "entrant". Minors may not purchase or have their names identified as the main entrant. 

 4.The prizes shall be: First place- $1000.00. In addition to the $1000.00, the first-place winner will also win a prize of $50,000.00 in the event that the winning duck number matches the preselected winning number contained in Odds On Promotions mobile/internet verification system. The numbers must be in the same sequence. Ducks numbered from 1 to 999 will be considered to have 0s in front of them so that they will be considered to have four digits. Second place-$500.00 and third place $250.00. 

5. All purchases are final, and no refunds will be issued. 

6. The race shall be conducted by placing 3,000 ducks simultaneously in the river running through Village Green Park. The first duck to cross a designated finish line shall be declared the winner (first place). The next duck to cross the finish line shall be declared the second-place winner and the third duck to cross the finish line shall be declared the third-place winner. 

7. If any purchaser's check, credit card or online payment is dishonored, the raffle ticket applicable shall be declared void and no prize will be awarded to the holder of the void ticket. The prize in question shall go to The Rotary Club of Northbrook Charitable Foundation to be distributed in its entirety (minus any taxes owed by the club and minus any processing expenses incurred) by The Grants Committee of that club to 501(c)3 charities and nonprofits designated by said committee. 

8. Winners need not be present to win. Winners who are not present at the race will be contacted within one day after the completion of the race provided that the information on the physical purchase form (ticket) or online form is sufficient to notify the winner. 

9. Winners agree to the use of their names and likenesses by The Rotary Club of Northbrook and Odds On Promotions for publicity purposes without compensation. 

10. Winners must present, when claiming their prize, one form of picture identification. Winners must complete and sign all documents required by the IRS and provide their social security number or their tax ID number when required by the IRS. Delivery of the prize will be made solely to the entrant.  

11.Winners are subject to all Federal and State regulations and payment of any tax due is the sole responsibility of each winner. Where required, the club will file reports pertaining to the prize to the applicable Federal and State taxing authorities. 

12. If the event any winner (entrant) declines to accept the prize, the prize shall go to The Rotary Club of Northbrook Charitable Foundation to be distributed in its entirety (minus any taxes owed by the club and minus any processing expenses incurred) by The Grants Committee of that club to 501 (c) 3 charities and nonprofits designated by said committee.   

13. No prize shall be awarded unless the entrant has paid for the winning ticket by 11:59 PM on September 27,2023. No duck shall be placed in the water without payment being made for the duck by 11:59 PM on September 27, 2023. An exception to the preceding two sentences is that in the event there are fewer than three thousand (3000) duck tickets sold for the race, The Rotary Club of Northbrook Charitable Foundation shall enter into the race, in its name a sufficient number of ducks to bring the total number of ducks up to three thousand (3000). The Rotary Club of Northbrook Charitable Foundation shall be eligible to win any of the event prizes. A second and third exception to the first two sentences of this paragraph are the terms of paragraphs seven and twelve. 

14. The Rotary Club of Northbrook, its members and members family members may participate in the Rubber Ducky Race, and they are eligible for any prize associated with the race. 

15. The contract terms and conditions entered into between The Rotary Club of Northbrook and Odds On Promotions shall be made a part of these rules. Any conflict between these rules and the terms of the aforementioned contract are to be resolved in favor of the contract terms. The decision of The Board of Directors of The Rotary Club of Northbrook shall be final on all other matters concerning The Rubber Ducky Race. A copy of the contract entered into between The Rotary Club of Northbrook and Odds on Promotions will be made available upon request.