you do NOT have to be a
member for three years to be eligible for the raffle. You DO have to be a
member for three years and in good standing to become a
Life Member. You could win the raffle and hang onto the money until you are eligible, I guess (not my raffle, not my rules...). One other thing to note, Dave -- not knowing your age, the $750 prize may be enough, may be too much or may not be enough to cover the cost of Life Membership as the LM "fee" is age-based.
Steve B