M.A. Andrews
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 11:40 am

    Since the beginning, the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce Reverse Raffle is an event to look forward to every year. It ushers in the holiday season and the biggest Christmas gift anyone can get is winning the $10,000! Every year with excited anticipation, we go through 500 numbers and can't wait to hear the winning number. Those who buy a ticket to this great event enjoy a dinner complete with drinks and desserts and the companionship of good friends. Truly, this has become the social event of the year in Rutherford County. Now, suffice to say, the 2010 Reverse Raffle is "moving up another notch!"

    With intense planning, the Rutherford Chamber and its Board of Directors are making this years Reverse Raffle "the big show" in Rutherford County.

     A new logo headlines the event. In addition, the magic number this year is "10"! December 10th is the date for the possibility of your winning the grand prize of $10,000. The odds of winning the grand prize are just 500 to 1. This year every fifth ticket will win a valuable prize and there will be a 50/50 raffle as well. Just another opportunity to win some big bucks. As The Reverse Raffle goes "full speed ahead" new and exciting presentations will take place.

    This year comedy to entertain will take place. Also, in addition to the music, there will be dancing. A new entry to this magnificent event is that there will be a variety of eats! There will be, not one, but four vendors providing a variety of food. The diversified menu will continue to make the evening an adventure well above the ordinary. There will also be more drink stations to accommodate you more quickly.

    Another new addition to this "big show" will be that the raffle will be held in the Foundation auditorium on stage with a live video feed throughout the facility. That way, where ever you are, you won't miss a winning number.

    Let it be noted that in 2010, Rutherford County's Chamber of Commerce Reverse Raffle is getting bigger and better. The entire facility of the Foundation will be an array of good food, drinks, entertainment and companionship. It will be a ongoing display designed to keep you entertained as you wait to see the many winners leading up to the grand prize.

    It will definitely be a sell out! So the best advice is - don't delay - get your ticket or tickets today! You can purchase your tickets on line at www.rutherfordcoc.com, by phone - 828-287-3090 or by stopping by the Chamber office in Rutherfordton at 162 North Main Street. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Special tables can also be purchased. This year, the festive occasion is guaranteed to be a fun filled new adventure for this annual sellout event.

    One important reminder, please remember to bring an unwrapped gift for the Rutherford County Christmas Cheer Toy Tree! Your gift will add to putting a smile on a special someone's face.

    What else can I say, dress up, slip into your dancing shoes and get ready for the biggest and best party of the year. How can you lose?

  Rick Austin, Executive Director of the Rutherford County Chamber, was very pleased to relate that the Assistant Director of the North Carolina Rural Center said at a recent Economic Summit: "The Rutherford Chamber of Commerce is the best chamber in the state! It is doing more to help its members, business, and entrepreneurs in the county than any other Chamber in North Carolina. The Reverse Raffle is a most important part of the Rutherford Chambers success. This event, along with membership, entirely supports this organizations continuing efforts. You won't want to miss the "better than ever" 2010 Reverse Raffle.