The American Ferret Association is sponsoring a raffle in which the grand prize winner will win a lifetime membership, two (2) second prize winners will each win a three year membership, and three (3) third place winners will win a two year membership. "What is the cost of a raffle like this?" You ask? Only the price of a one year membership. Think about it -- we are giving away one lifetime membership ($500), two three year memberships ($84-112 each), and three two year memberships ($57-76 each). That alone is almost one thousand dollars in free memberships. If you're already a member, not to worry, we will begin your new year(s) at the end of your current membership cycle. If you would prefer, you can transfer any of your winnings as a gift to anyone. You can also enter your veterinarian or other ferret professional as a gift, just make sure to select the correct membership tier. As with all fine AFA raffles, you can enter as many times as you like. Just send the amount of a two-year membership, and you will be entered twice, and a three-year membership will enter you three times. To enter the raffle, just log on to the AFA website (www.ferret.org) and sign up for or renew your membership by clicking the "shopping" link, and then select "membership" or you can call the AFA office at 1-888-FERRET-1 to sign up or request information to be sent to you. Be sure to hurry, so you don't miss out! The drawing will be held at the AFA Winter Nationals Ferret Show December 3rd. So be sure to be there to find out as soon as possible if you're one of the big winners! Can't make it? If you're one of the first, second, or third place winners, we'll give you a call to let you know, so be sure to include a valid phone number, preferably one with an answering service, in case you aren't there. Current officers of the AFA are not eligible for this promotion. By entering, you agree that if you are a first, second, or third prize winner, the AFA can include your name and photo in future publications. If you do not wish to agree to this, your first, second or third prize will be forfeited and another entrant will be redrawn. Any entries received at AFA headquarters after Sunday, November 28th, are not eligible, excluding those purchased at the AFA show, to allow for entry processing. AFA Membership Committee [Posted in FML issue 4994]