Raffle - 2025

Raffle 2025

The 2025 NY Scottish Ball will benefit the New York Caledonian Club. The Club is a non-profit organization established in 1856 providing Scots, Scottish-Americans, and anyone with an interest in Scotland, the opportunity to be immersed in authentic Scottish culture. The New York Caledonian Club also organizes many Scottish cultural activities and events throughout the year including Gaelic instruction and Bagpipe playing lessons.

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Lot Items

Raffle Tickets: $10 each or three for $25.

⁠Raffle tickets will be available for sale at the event. Cash, Credit Card or Venmo.

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Private Tour and Afternoon Tea at The Crooked House Lavenham, UK, courtesy of Alex and Oliver Khalil-Martin.
The Crooked House in Lavenham England is a 600-year-old historic house described as a British icon. The prize includes an exclusive private tour of the home, followed by a private guided tour of Lavenham, Britain's best-preserved medieval village. This full-day experience with conclude with Afternoon Tea at The Crooked House, hosted by The Crooked Men.

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⁠Romee Gooden Make Up Artistry session, courtesy of Romee Gooden.

Enjoy a private beauty experience from a company known for two decades for preparing women with polish and refinement. This complimentary private makeup tutorial for you and 2 guests is perfect for women who appreciate the art of looking effortlessly exquisite.

⁠Lily's Color Lab color analysis, courtesy of Lily's Color Lab.

⁠Lily's Color Lab's Express Session ($175 value) is a 45-minute long service which includes an in-person draping session by a Color Analyst professional at their NYC studio located in Kips Bay. This session will help you discover your season, including personal colors that work best with your features and enhance your natural beauty. Includes perks such as a digital season guide covering wardrobe, accessories, hair, and makeup.

Styled Sharp session, courtesy of Tavia Sharp

Win a 1 hour virtual styling session (valued at $550) Learn what styles, colors & brands work best for your fit and body type. Prize includes a curated Lookbook to guide your future shopping.

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⁠Two-hour private Scottish reel dance lesson, courtesy of Christopher Gow.
Winner will receive a private Reels lesson by the official Dance Captain of the NY Scottish Ball. This prize will have you dancing Reely Reely well.⁠

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One year's family membership to the National Trust for Scotland, courtesy of The National Trust for Scotland Foundation.

Enjoy a year's membership and take advantage of the many benefits and discounts offered to members.

One year's family membership to the Caledonian Club of NY, courtesy of the Caledonian Club.

Enjoy a year's membership and celebrate your Scottish heritage.

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One hour consultation certificate with career coach Jim Hajny, courtesy of Jim Hajny.
With over 20 years of experience in HR and career counseling, Jim Hajny is a Managing Director at Partners International. Winner will receive one free session to explore your career trajectory, strengthen negotiation skills or even coach you on your interview skills.

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$100 certificate for Caledonia Bar, courtesy of Michael Ferrie, Caledonia Bar owner.
The winner will receive a gift certificate redeemable for food and drink at this downtown pub & restaurant.

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$100 certificate for Stout, courtesy of Martin Whelan.

The winner will receive a gift certificate redeemable for food and drink at this downtown pub & restaurant.

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$100 Certificate for The Independent Pub, courtesy of Martin Whelan.

⁠The winner will receive a gift certificate redeemable for food and drink at this downtown pub & restaurant.

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⁠$100 certificate for Maggie's Place, courtesy of Martin Whelan.
⁠The winner will receive a gift certificate redeemable for food and drink at this downtown pub & restaurant.

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⁠Brunch for four at Jones Woods Foundry, courtesy of Jason Hicks.

Enjoy a brunch for four people at this upper east side restaurant featuring Scottish food. (value $280)

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Luxurious Scottish Gift Box brimming with goodies, courtesy of Scottish Gourmet USA. Take a culinary tour of Scotland with this generous plaid gift basket featuring delicious cookies, tempting fudge, savory sauces and much more.

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⁠$100 gift card to Scotland Shop, courtesy of Anne White.

Treat yourself to something Tartan. With over 500 tartans available, including the NYC tartan, you will find something for yourself or for a perfect Christmas gift. Kilts, scarves, accessories, tableware, fabric and ribbon will inspire you to be chic and festive.

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⁠2 tickets to an American Classical Orchestra concert at Alice Tully Hall, courtesy of Mary Ellen & Rand Scullard.
You and a guest will enjoy an upcoming performance of the American Classical Orchestra at Alice Tully Hall. The ACO is devoting to preserving and promoting the repertoire of 17th, 18th, and 19th century composers. Music is played on original instruments using historic performance techniques.

4 tickets to an upcoming What Will the Neighbors Say? theatrical production, courtesy of James Clements.
Helmed by James Clements and Sam Hood, the The Neighbors has been producing cutting edge international-themed plays and readings. They have performed all over NY City and received a number of prizes and grants. The winner will receive a certificate good for 4 tickets to an upcoming production for the current season. "Beauty Freak" is a source-based multimedia play exploring the complex legacy of the German filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl. Her most significant films, made in the 1930s, altered the course of modern cinema, but were made in the service of, and funded by, the Nazi Party. This play is specifically focused on the production of her 1938 film, “Olympia,” centering on the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Act I is set during the preparations for the Olympics, and Act II during her U.S. publicity tour in 1938, during which the events of Kristallnacht unfolded. “Beauty Freak” is a provocative piece, featuring innovative technical design, aiming to make audiences think critically about the importance of democracy and free speech.

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Cabaret experience at 54 Below, courtesy of 54 Below.

This prize features 2 complimentary admissions and a $25 food/drink credit at the legendary cabaret venue.

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Raffle Tickets: $10 each or three for $25.

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⁠With Grateful Thanks to our Generous Donors

Alasdair Nichol

Alex & Oliver Khalil-Martin

⁠The Caledonian Club of NY