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Kenneth K.M Dawson wins Rotary-Delta Car Raffle

- The 51-year-old walks away with the perfect gift, a 2017 Hyundai Tucson
Kenneth Dawson is a the proud winner of Rotary's 2017 Hyundai Tucson. Photo: Compliments Rotary Club of Road Town.
Dawson and President of the Rotary Club of Road Town Nelcia St. Jean. Photo: Compliments of Rotary Club of Road Town.
Dawson and President of the Rotary Club of Road Town Nelcia St. Jean. Photo: Compliments of Rotary Club of Road Town.
Many persons turned out to witness the draw. Photo: VINO
Many persons turned out to witness the draw. Photo: VINO
Delta Petroleum Regional Chief Accountant Andrew J. Vasconcellos believes there is no way to measure giving back to customers. Photo: Compliments of Rotary Club of Road Town.
Delta Petroleum Regional Chief Accountant Andrew J. Vasconcellos believes there is no way to measure giving back to customers. Photo: Compliments of Rotary Club of Road Town.
The draw was held at Delta Petroleum Compound, Pasea Estate. Delta is one of the partners of the raffle, along with Tortola Auto Group, FLOW and NAGICO Insurance. Photo: VINO
The draw was held at Delta Petroleum Compound, Pasea Estate. Delta is one of the partners of the raffle, along with Tortola Auto Group, FLOW and NAGICO Insurance. Photo: VINO
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Fifty-one year old Kenneth K.M Dawson of Ballast Bay, has another reason to smile and be merry today, after his ticket was pulled out of the barrel among several hundred’s just about 10 pm on Saturday 24th December 2016, at the Delta Petroleum compound in Pasea Estate before a huge crowd, and made him the winner of the brand new fully loaded black and silver 2017 Hyundai Tucson.

“It’s unbelievable I’m still trying to come to grips with it,” an excited Dawson told Virgin Islands News Online.

Surprised at his win
Dawson, who is a banker by profession, said at the time of the draw, he was spreading the Christmas cheer in the West End community.

“No I didn’t [expect to win], I heard that they were having the drawing in the evening but I didn’t think about it at all. As a matter of fact, I was out caroling. I have a vehicle that is presently on the bump, I was at a point where I was trying to make a decision whether to keep it or to move on, so I think the decision has been made now.”

He disclosed that while this is not his first win, this is the first of this magnitude.
“I just can’t believe it, because you always buy these tickets and you never win. I am very grateful,” he remarked, adding that his ticket was bought at Nagico.

In addition, he will also receive one full tank of gas from Delta.

Public’s participation commendable
Meanwhile, President of the Rotary Club, Nelcia St. Jean commended the public for always supporting the club’s initiatives.
“Participation was really good, obviously on the last day people came out and bought tickets more, it’s generally well supported by the community as everyone wants to win a car, plus it goes back into the community.”
When questioned on other particulars such as the amount of tickets sold, she said that she was not in a position to state as it was too soon after the drawing and the tabulations had not been made.

Other winners
Three persons also received prizes, one received a $100 gift certificate for a full body massage from Journey’s Health spa, another a $100 gift certificate for a meal at Brandy Wine Restaurant, and the final one was a $150 gift certificate from the House of Luxury.
Their tickets also went back into the barrel for the final draw.

One of the partners of the raffle, Delta Petroleum, gave customers who purchased $30 and above worth of gas a free ticket to the draw, making it a total of 1,500.

“In addition to that, today we also gave $150 customers $2,000 worth of gas, so we had all that promotion leading up to that final draw tonight. It’s just a matter of making them feel part of the family, I don’t think there is any way you can measure success or giving to a customer,” Delta Petroleum’s Regional Chief Accountant Andrew J. Vasconcellos stated.

The car’s estimated value is $34,000.
Proceeds from the raffle will be going towards educational advancement, a dialysis machine for Peebles Hospital as well as bus shelters.

The partners of the raffle included Tortola Auto Group, FLOW and NAGICO Insurance.

 

19 Responses to “Kenneth K.M Dawson wins Rotary-Delta Car Raffle”

  • ann (25/12/2016, 12:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats
  • Delta every time. congrats. (25/12/2016, 12:17) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats Mr. Dawson. Big up Delta. Nice. I like how you do your thing in public. Some of these Raffles I'm in doubt of.. Everyone plus myself were waiting in town by Tola Radio Sale tent. Though they would pull the raffle off in public like Delta.
  • tola (25/12/2016, 12:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I love this enjoy your ride.
  • VG (25/12/2016, 12:19) Like (2) Dislike (30) Reply
    Thank god ain't no outsider get iy they would have sell ot and send the money home
    • @VG. (25/12/2016, 12:56) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
      VG. ...U funny. Thank u for the Christmas joke.
    • Name game (26/12/2016, 21:39) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      @ VG
      Lol by the way you are thanking idol god not the living God "G" God lol it sound look like you have a problem with that wa happen no money coning in.
  • Yes (25/12/2016, 12:21) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Only the rich does win these things lol
  • rattie (25/12/2016, 12:37) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    how come I never win anything?
    • @ rattie (25/12/2016, 13:32) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      go pray more
    • @Rattie. U R not alone. (25/12/2016, 13:47) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ Rattie. U are not alone. I've been playing these things for more than 20 yrs. Let me tell you how salt I Am. I won Puerto Rico loto once and lost the ticket . Got nothing. That was about 20 year ago. Never won anything after. Don't worry lots of all are like you. Salt. Lol.
  • Interested (25/12/2016, 13:42) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Happy for you Ken my former co-worker.Enjoy to the max,and a very merry Christmas to you and yours.
  • Fellow Methodist (25/12/2016, 14:20) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Could not have happened to a nicer guy.
    • Yes (25/12/2016, 18:07) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      A christian gambling?
      • Krazy (26/12/2016, 22:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Did you even read the statement that said "customer who purchased $30.00 worth of gas was giving a free ticket" . I purchased $30.00 worth of gas, I did not received my ticket, I can only assumed that it was placed in the spinner automatically.
  • Lame (25/12/2016, 15:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @vg...you real foolish boy. Try and go to school and learn some book sense.
  • BVIslander, Boston, MA (25/12/2016, 16:01) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats to you, wishing my fellow BVIslanders a Safe, Happy and Joyous Christmas. And may each and everyone of you have a Prosperous and safe 2017. Wish I was able to make it home for the Holidays.
  • hey (25/12/2016, 22:51) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats Ken, avwell deserving holiday surprise.
  • ------------------------ (26/12/2016, 13:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    one lucky man
  • Congratulations! (27/12/2016, 18:55) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    BIG DEAL!!


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