🎉 Fundraiser Update: Deadline Extended + Basket Tracker News!
Great news!! We’ve officially extended the fundraising deadline to MIDNIGHT on December 19th — giving everyone a little more time to enter, donate, and help us reach our goal.
The Virtual Drawing for both
luxury alcohol baskets will take place on
📅 December 20th
⏰ 7:00 PM ET
All contributors will receive the Zoom/virtual link via email or text before the drawing begins. Stay tuned!
📊 Basket Tracker Update
Our basket challenge is heating up! 🔥
Brown Liquor & Cigars is currently in the lead with significantly more entries than White Liquor & Spirits — but there’s still plenty of time to push us closer to our fundraising goal.
✨ Help us “move the needle forward!”
💛 Let’s Finish Strong!
It’s not too late to participate — and every single entry or donation helps us keep reunion dues manageable for all families.
👉 Enter the sweepstakes
👉 Donate directly
👉 Share the fundraiser with family
& friends!
We’ve made good progress, but we still have a ways to go.
Let’s rally together and make this final
stretch our strongest one yet.
Let’s do this! 🎄💛🥂
🎉 Sip & Celebrate Holiday Alcohol Gift Baskets !🍾
We need your help to make our upcoming reunion a joyful, affordable celebration for everyone. To keep registration fees at a manageable price, we’re raising funds to offset the costs of venues, activities, and special events.
One of the most exciting ways you can support is by participating in our Family Holiday Sweepstakes! Our premium alcohol baskets are brimming with top-shelf spirits and festive delights—an indulgent treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for someone special. By joining in, you’re not only getting a chance to win—you’re directly helping us bring the reunion to life.
✨ Not into the holiday alcohol baskets? That’s okay! You can still make a contribution. Every dollar helps us create meaningful experiences and keep costs fair for all attendees.
Thank you for supporting, giving, and celebrating with us!
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW, MORE THAN EVER:
- Each valid contribution equals one chance to win.*
- Your contribution helps fund venue rentals, activities, and hospitality for our 2026 celebration!
- Must be 21+ to participate for a chance to take home one of these luxurious liquor baskets!
- See the photos in the gallery to discover what makes each pour so perfect!
- Please share this link with others as every contribution helps!
These luxurious prizes include premium spirits, mixers, garnishes, cocktail cards, and tasty snacks — perfect for holiday entertaining.
*See official rules for details and alternate entry method.
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🎉 Announcement: Shepherd Family Holiday Sweepstakes Drawing 🎉
Mark your calendars! The Shepherd Family Holiday Sweepstakes Drawing will take place on:
📅 Saturday, December 20, 2025
🖥️ Virtual Connect via Microsoft Teams
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm ET
Join us live as we celebrate the season and announce the winners of our two festive gift baskets—each packed with premium spirits, mixers, and cocktail accessories valued at ~$275! 🍸🎁
This virtual gathering is more than just a drawing—it’s a chance to connect, share holiday cheer, and build excitement for our upcoming 2026 Shepherd Family Reunion.
👉 Stay tuned for the official meeting link and confirmed time. We can’t wait to see you there!
Official Rules
Shepherd Holiday Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. Sponsor
The 2026 Shepherd Family Reunion Committee (“Sponsor”) is hosting this promotional sweepstakes to celebrate the upcoming reunion and engage participants in a fun, festive way. This sweepstakes is not affiliated with or endorsed by any alcohol, cigar, or brand company.
2. Eligibility
Open to legal residents, family and non-family members alike, of the United States, 21 years or older at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law.
3. Sweepstakes Period
Entries will be accepted starting on November 15, 2025 and ending on December 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. All entries must be received by the closing date and time.
4. How to Enter
You may enter the sweepstakes in one of two ways:
a. Contribution Entry (Highly Suggested):
You may make a $30 contribution per entry to join the 2026 Shepherd Family Holiday Sweepstakes.
Purchase entries easily through our website—Shepherdreunion2026.com/fundraising/sweepstakes—using your preferred payment method, including Zelle, PayPal, or Credit Card.
b. Free Entry (No Purchase Necessary):
To enter without a purchase, mail a legibly handwritten card with your full name, mailing address, phone number, email, and identify which basket you would like to enter to win “Brown” or “White” to:
Shepherd Family Holiday Sweepstakes
242 W. Kenilworth St.
New Orleans, LA 70124
Must be received by December 15, 2025
5. Prizes
Two (2) winners will receive the Holiday Spirits Gift Baskets, featuring an assortment of premium spirits, mixers, and accessories.
Approximate retail value (ARV): $275.00.
No cash or prize substitutions permitted except at Sponsor’s discretion. Winner is responsible for any applicable taxes or restrictions.
6. Winner Selection & Notification
Winners will be selected during a Live Streaming Event, from all eligible entries received, in a random drawing conducted on December 20, 2025.
Shepherd Family Reunion Holiday Sweepstakes
Saturday, December
20, 2025
Location: Meeting link: Shepherd Family Reunion Holiday
Sweepstakes | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Time - TBD
Winners not present during the Live Streaming Event, will be notified by phone, email, or social media message within 5 days of drawing. If the winners do not respond within 7 days, alternate winners may be selected.
7. Odds of Winning
Odds depend on the total number of eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period.
8. Publicity & Use of Name
By entering, participants grant permission for the Sponsor to use their name, likeness, and city/state in promotional materials related to the reunion, without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
9. Limitation of Liability
Sponsor and affiliates are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, or incomplete entries, or for any technical or typographical errors in materials or administration. By entering, participants release Sponsor from any liability related to participation or prize acceptance.
10. Compliance
This sweepstakes is intended to comply with applicable U.S. and Louisiana laws governing promotional sweepstakes. It is not a raffle or lottery. A contribution does not increase the chances of winning.
11. Sponsor Contact
For questions or a copy of these Official Rules, contact:
Shepherd Family Reunion Committee
Email: shepherdreunion2026@gmail.com
