Illegal

[Guest]

You should definitely report this. I doubt it will destroy the club. The issue is that many legitimate charities get a lot of grief from the state of NJ with these raffles, and they are true charities. Report it. Do the charities that really need the fundraisers a favor. It will legitimize the people who take the time to follow the rules and get the approvals to do so.

The State is the biggest perpetrator of fraud there is. Sure report it to them so they can get their cut. They already have legalized gambling and portend to be on the citizens side but they will just take your house/bankrupt you instead of breaking your legs.

[Guest]

You mean LEO that has their own illegal raffles and 50/50 fund raisers?

Football pools etc. Rules for thee but not for me is the LEO and politicians motto.

Stick with making sure my lunch meat order is the proper weight and my gas is the proper octane. This stuff is nonsense on a grand scale/who cares and the state shouldn't be involved at all.

[Guest]

Update: I didn’t have a chance to report or not. Someone else already did. This is a town team…one that’s been in trouble for losing money before. It’s not Old Bridge.
The person who ran the raffle had their best friend, a teacher in the nearby school, win. All it took was one angry parent who had an axe to grind w the teacher (and the person running the raffle, who is not well liked by anyone in town).

[Guest]

I have a serious question. I am really conflicted and want to hear others opinions. Please do not bash me or turn this into a club witch hunt. I will not be naming the club. I’m just truly conflicted.

Would you report your club if you knew they were involved in illegal activities (nothing to do with the children or coaches- more financial) but doing so would punish the whole club? Here’s the deal:

My daughters town travel club conducts multiple illegal raffles. Every team does it and no one gets a permit from the state as they should. It’s very don’t ask don’t tell as fundraising is a must these days. I’ve always known about it, but I don’t much care as it’s about as scandalous as running a football pool, and it’s helping the kids who live in a world where youth sports is all about $$$.
My problem is that the latest game they ran was completely fixed. There is proof and evidence of the person running it having their best friend win. There are multiple people who want to report this. But in doing so, the entire club will get in trouble (and it will shine a spotlight on a club that has been in financial hot water before). People are really mad that they get forced to fundraise and sell raffle tickets- and then the prize was fixed anyway.
I don’t think we should report it, so the rest of the club doesn’t get in trouble. My friends say that’s being selfish and ignoring what’s right in favor of my own kid. They each dropped a required $100 on raffle tickets and feel duped.

Thoughts?

Question the league on it. Don’t go to the police at this point.

[Guest]

Update: I didn’t have a chance to report or not. Someone else already did. This is a town team…one that’s been in trouble for losing money before. It’s not Old Bridge.
The person who ran the raffle had their best friend, a teacher in the nearby school, win. All it took was one angry parent who had an axe to grind w the teacher (and the person running the raffle, who is not well liked by anyone in town).

Since it has been reported, what town is this?

[Guest]

This is something Old Bridge has been doing for years and we’re caught before. Just another day at Old Bridge soccer club. Someone looking to take a trip to Disney or some sort of home renovation.

[Guest]

This is something Old Bridge has been doing for years and we’re caught before. Just another day at Old Bridge soccer club. Someone looking to take a trip to Disney or some sort of home renovation.

It was stated it isn’t Old Bridge. It is Freehold. The person running the raffle had a local teacher win. The same teacher who officiated his vow renewal the week before and is his bestie. The wife collected the money and that is also being discussed for other reasons. It’s over. Someone else reported it and now my conscience is clear.