Raffles are fun, but gambling on the future of Montana’s water, air, and landscapes is not. That’s why investing in a 2024 Montana Futures Raffle ticket is a safe bet!
The 2025 Legislative Session will be here soon, and the Montana Futures Raffle is the main source of funding for MEIC’s lobbying efforts. Supporting MEIC is one of the best ways you can affect Montana’s environmental policies.
MEIC will be working on many critical issues such as:
- Expanding clean energy solutions while thwarting proposals to roll them back
- Preventing efforts to increase the use of dirty coal, promoting a healthy future for Montana’s families
- Protecting your constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.
2025 will mark MEIC’s 50th year of lobbying for the environment. Time after time, whether on energy policy, land use, or other environmental issues, MEIC is the most steadfast voice for strong environmental laws. Your raffle ticket purchase will help give the environment a voice at the session once again.
Montana State Law prohibits the use of credit cards for raffle ticket purchases, but you can use a debit card for an online ticket purchase, or send a check to us at PO Box 1184, Helena, MT 59624. Unfortunately, raffle ticket purchases are not tax-deductible.
Here’s how it works
Thanks to our generous donors from communities across Montana, we have incredible raffle prizes. From outdoor adventures to beautiful artwork to high-quality outdoor gear– there’s something for everyone here! The average prize value is $145 with some worth more than $300. Over 30 prizes will be awarded and we only sell 200 tickets!
Tickets are $100. The drawing will be held the first week of January, and we will notify you whether or not you’ve won an item. You do not need to be present to win. State law prohibits the use of credit cards for raffle ticket purchases, but you can buy online with a debit card or put a check in the mail to us with “raffle tickets” in the memo line (PO Box 1184, Helena, MT 59601).
Buying a raffle ticket makes us all winners — you, MEIC, and Montana’s environment.
Full List of Prizes
Featured Prizes
Roger Sullivan, Polebridge — Two nights at a solar powered family “basecamp,” 3 miles south of Polebridge MT, across the river from Glacier National Park. One queen bed, one full bed, and sleeping loft. May 15—September 15, reservation required. $500
James and Heidi Barrett, Livingston — Ink/watercolor on paper ‘Three Birds’ – Archival reproduction. $325
Dear Potato, Helena — One birthday party package at Dear Potato! Good for a two-hour private cupcake or cake decorating party. Each guest receives either a 4” cake or 4 cupcakes, decorating supplies, a party host, a pot of coffee, and all the Dear Potato vibes to yourself and your guests. $325
Gary Aitken and Dona Boggs, Ovando — Handcrafted table lamp with ornamental lamp shade featuring locally- sourced wood, wood veneer panels, and marquetry design (Similar to image shown above). $400
Experiences
Bryce Daviess, Missouri River — Guided fly fishing trip on the Missouri for two with lunch (4/1-8/1). $700
Shalon Hastings, Missouri River — Guided full day of fly fishing on the Missouri River for up to 2 people. Bring a lunch and jump in the boat with Shalon. She can provide all fishing gear, or you can bring your own. $650
Wilbur Rehmann and Susan Miles, Helena — A 45 minute concert at your home by premier professional musicians Wilbur Rehmann and MJ Williams. $400
Beverly Magley, Helena — Garden Party for four – Gourmet lunch overlooking Helena. $200
Bishops Billings, Billings — Four free haircuts. $120
Exploration Works, Helena — One year family membership. $100
Billings Symphony, Billings — 2 symphony tickets to Sukin Series Concert. $90
Myrna Loy Center, Helena — Date night for two – two movie tickets, two drinks and a large popcorn. $40
Outdoor Gear
Dale Dramstad and Penelope Needham, Bloomington, MN — 7’6″ Bamboo fly rod. $350
Patagonia Outlet-Dillon, Dillion — Arbor Lid Duffle and camp mug. $109
Anne Hamilton and Ron Stirling, Missoula — LL Bean 25 Approach Tubbs Snowshoes – lightly used. $65
Apparel
Elaine Snyder, Kalispell — Shoulder purse of black deerskin leather with vintage turquoise button $350
Kathleen McMahon and Robert Horne, Whitefish — A hand-made, custom quilted “Tailgate” Apron for the sports team(s) of your choice and a gift basket of Made in Montana goodies. $150
Alpha Graphics, Helena — Embroidered Jacket. $100
This House of Books, Billings — Women’s hoodie – Aspinwall. $60
Food & Drink
Lifeline Produce, Victor — Fall storage vegetables. $150
Blackfoot River Brewing Co., Helena — 25th Anniversary insulated tumbler, hat and $50 gift card. $105
Real Food Market & Deli, Helena — Gift card. $100
Good Food Store, Missoula – Good Food Store Gift Card. $100
Jim and Angella Barngrover, Helena — 5 one pound bags of whole bean Cafe Mam coffee. $75
Bozeman Brewing Company, Bozeman — Bozeman Brewing Gift Card. $50
Big Dipper Ice Cream — Gift card. $50
Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery, Missoula — Three Bottles of Wine: Paradise Pear, Big Al’s Rose and Roadblock Red Blend. $50
Books
Leslie Stoltz, West Yellowstone — Book, DVD and CDs – all by Walking Jim Stoltz. $120
This House of Books, Billings — Bundle of “Feel The Bern: a Bernie Sanders Mystery” by Andrew Schaffer; “It’s Ok to be Angry about Capitalism” by Bernie Sanders; “Revolution in Our Time” by Kekla Magoon. $85
Fact and Fiction Books, Missoula— Two books – “Becoming Little Shell” and “Astronomy Photographer of the Year”. $67.95
This House of Books, Billings — Bundle of “Green Metropolis: Why Living Smaller, Living Closer and Driving Less are the Keys to Sustainability” by David Owen; “Storm Lake: Change, Resilience and Hope in America’s Heartland” by Art Cullen; “Viral Justice” by Ruha Benjamin. $65
Michael and Debbie Lee, Helena— “A Silhouette of Liberia” (Shown above – 5 copies). $60 each
This House of Books, Billings — Bundle of “Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out” by Ruth King; “Street Fight”: Handbook for an Urban Revolution” by Janette Sadik-Khan. $50
Art
Michael and Debbie Lee, Helena — Missouri River Fort Benton – unframed print. $300
Doug Turman and Mary Lee Larison, Helena — Framed original etching by Doug Turman. $275
Anonymous — Aki Sogabe framed Prints – The History of the Japanese American Farmer (Pike Place Market). $150
Marjorie Reck, Cameron — 8″ Bison Gourd. $150
Anonymous — Cristina Tarpey – mixed media collage. $125
Anonymous — Cristina Tarpey – mixed media collage. $125
Anonymous— Unframed poster – Scotty Mitchell, Dry Hollow Canyon – Escalante Grand Staircase. $120
Anonymous — Framed architectural print – Piazza D’Italia. $75
Anonymous — Uncanceled Framed stamp collections – 1979 ‘Year of the Child’ British stamps and Vintage Japaneses Artwork stamps. $50
Anonymous — Print of Mountain scene – Gretchen. $50
For the Home
Gary and Dona Aitken, Ovando – Handcrafted table lamp with ornamental lamp shade featuring locally sourced wood, wood veneer panels, and marquetry design. $400
Anonymous — Bamboo room screen. $300
Anonymous — Kilim Weaving Rug/Tapestry Folk Art Hand Knotted Textile rug/tapestry. $195
Anonymous — Glass vase (Shown above). $60
