2024 ACADEMIC ALL-STAR RAFFLE
The Academic All-Star Raffle will be open on Monday, October 14, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Hot Springs Convention Center Grand Lobby. Purchase tickets on site for $1 each for a chance to win items donated by ACC member colleges. Proceeds support the ACC Student Leadership Academy. Winners will be announced immediately following the close of the raffle during the Networking Happy Hour. Please pickup your prize in the Grand Lobby on Monday from 4:30-5pm or Tuesday from 8am-12pm.
Arkansas Northeastern College
ANC is donating a relaxation gift basket which includes: a silver leopard tumbler; “Take a Bow” plush spa headband; Lather Me Up in-shower silicone brush; Curatred specialty soap; leopard soap dish; Cuddleblend lounge pants (size Large); Cuddleblend loung tank (size Large); Stress Less hot and cold spa pillow; cushy socks in snow leopard print; large plush leopard blanket; and carrying basket. Valued at $250.
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Arkansas State University Mid-South
ASUMS is donating a gift basket containing: a12-gauge shot shell Thermo bottle; two Double Nasty II Duck Calls; a Wild Game Dinner Cap; a Brossie Shoulder hunting bag; two “shot” glass (shot gun shell shaped); a Bottle of Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Rye; and a Limited Edition “Morning Glory Ducks in Flight” signed and numbered by artist Allen Hughes. Valued at $210.
Black River Technical College
BRTC is donating a gift basket which includes: a pillow, hand towel, cutting board, coffee mug, Tyler candle, Swig water bottle, Bigfoot coasters, crackers, dip mix, chocolates, wax melts, and “I love you more than bacon” gift box and socks. Valued at $250.
East Arkansas Community College
EACC is donating two tickets to see Kool & the Gang on March 15, 2025, along with dinner and overnight accommodations. Kool & the Gang has influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like "Celebration," "Cherish," "Jungle Boogie," "Get Down On It," and "Open Sesame," they have earned two GRAMMY® Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. Kool & the Gang has performed continuously for the past 43 years, longer than any R&B group in history. Their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled band of all time. Kool & the Gang's drum beats, bass, guitar and signature horn lines lace the tracks of numerous artists including the Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Cypress Hill, and P. Diddy. Kool & the Gang is the most sampled band in hip-hop by far. They were honored with a BET Soul Train Lifetime Achievement award and their music has been featured on the soundtracks for Rocky, Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction, Wreck-It Ralph and countless others. Kool & the Gang has continued to tour the world appearing with artists such as Kid Rock, Dave Matthews Band, Elton John, The Roots and a 50-city tour with Van Halen. Valued at $250.
North Arkansas College
NorthArk is donating a $200 Gift Certificate for a Buffalo River getaway. This gift certificate to the Buffalo Outdoor Center in Ponca, AR, can be used toward a float trip or lodging. Valued at $200.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
NWACC is donating a basket that has everything you need to make your space extra cozy this fall! This basket includes: 2 NWA made tea towels, homemade soaps, lip balm and pottery, local honey, a couple of Arkansas stickers, a savory snack, a hand sewn pencil pouch and Arkansas notepad, NWA brewed coffee, and a wonderfully smelling candle! Valued at $210.
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
PCCUA is donating an ION Block Rocker XL high-power all-weather portable Bluetooth-enabled speaker with FM radio, the premium 5-speaker sound that provides this new PA system with massive omnidirectional sound. Stream music wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.3 from any compatible smartphone or tablet device. With its powerful 220W dynamic amplifier, the sound is rich and vibrant. The rechargeable battery lasts for an astonishing 90 hours, so your good times keep on going. The Block Rocker XL has everything you need to transform any get-together into a special occasion. Valued at $250.
Southeast Arkansas Community College
SEARK is donating a set of jewelry by Arkansas artist, James Hayes. The set includes a ring (size 7), earrings, leather cuff bracelet, charm bracelet, and pendent in a beautiful turquoise setting. The winner can contact Mr. Hayes to have the bracelet and pendent etched, if desired. Valued at $250.
Southern Arkansas University Tech
SAUT is donating a Fitbit Sense Advanced Smartwatch with tools for heart health, stress management, and temperature trends. It also has a built-in GPS for exercise and a built-in mic and speakers to take Bluetooth calls hands-free. Google Assistant or Amazon are also built-in so smart home devices can be controlled just by speaking to the watch. Valued at $250.
University of Arkansas Cossatot
UAC is donating a Nespresso Vertuo machine. The retro-modern machine comes in matte black, makes espresso in four sizes, and comes with a package of 40 Nespresso pods. Valued at $255.
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
UACCB is donating an extra large Gourmet Guru Grill. The Gourmet Guru has a 24-inch cooking surface that combines a grill, a smoker and brick oven for a variety of applications. It is great for events or large families. The hinged grill mesh makes it easy to add lump charcoal as needed. The side handles make moving the grill easy. Accessories included with this item: grill basket, cast iron grill top, and electric charcoal lighter. Made in Batesville, AR. Valued at $350.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
UAHT is donating a 19x15x.25 Razorback Helmet LED wall mount. Valued at $250.
University of Arkansas Rich Mountain
UARM is donating a Rescue Red Yeti Roadie 24. Made for the road and ready to go, the Roadie 24 Hard Cooler packs more while taking up less space. It’s built tall to accommodate critical bottles of wine and slim enough to squeeze behind the driver’s or passenger’s seat of a car. The Roadie 24 holds 18 cans with a 2:1 ice-to-can ratio or 24 lbs of just ice. It measures 16 1/2” L × 14 1/2”W × 17 1/2” H. Valued at $250.
