Awesome News from NOCF Regarding Winners and a Fall Raffle!

Its all for Charity. Some big winners of the latest Summer Raffles and they are listed here. It should be noted just how many of the winners are from Overseas making the NOCF Summer Raffles truly an international charity fundraising event. 

Also..... Note on the image above........ Whoa. Cannot wait for the Fall Raffles to see more of the Warlord Titan that will be available to win!

Hi, All ~ Special thanks to all who helped with the NOCF Raffles: Board of Directors, Artist Consortium, Sponsors, Lounge Staff, Virtual Team ~ and, last but not least, all those who participated buying raffle tickets and making donations. Congratulations to the Winners! Be Safe, NOVA Open Executive Board

NOCF NEWS

NOVA OPEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION: THE GAMERS' FOUNDATION

Please contact novacharities@gmail.com to share your ideas and availability.

HOW MUCH HAVE WE RAISED?

The 2020 NOCF fundraising goal is $100,000. With the help of the Virtual Foundation Lounge, we are approaching $70,000 right now. We hope the community will join in the fall raffles to help reach our target. HERE'S A LITTLE INCENTIVE! We are proud to present a first look at the Mastermind Models and Miniatures Warlord Titan (by Clay Williams), HOSPITALLER ABSQUE TERMINIS ~ professionally photographed by Sarah Buchanan:

THE NOCF VIRTUAL FOUNDATION LOUNGE

The NOCF Board of Directors extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who participated with the livestreaming Virtual Foundation Lounge. It was a great success, and we may be pressing this amazing team into helping again in the fall! If you missed the live stream, you can watch the 2020 NOCF Virtual Foundation Lounge here:

HIGHLIGHTS ~ Time Stamps Provided: Hosts Paul Murphy and Adam Camilleri were brought to you by the skillful tech magic of Josh Diffey (Best Coast Pairings) The NOCF Lounge Staff Jessica, Stacey, and Megan, made a few surprise appearances and rocked the virtual lounge with drink recipes and comic relief. Three of our great charities took time to record special PSAs to thank the community for its support - these made all of us feel amazing about what we do: Fisher House Foundation (40:15) Breast Cancer Research Foundation (47:46) Arlington County Police Department Friends and Family Fund (1:00:35) A few past raffle winners sent videos to say thanks and show us their models. (3:34) Some great guests joined in to support NOCF and share some of their experiences: Lyn Stahl (31:30) Thomas ‘Goatboy’ Reidy III (26:03) Tanya ‘Warmistress’ Gates & Dave Taylor (1:15:30) Goobertown Hobbies (1:35:42) The Army Painter (1:56:04) Val Hefflefinger & Uncle Atom (2:02:28) Roman Lappat (2:28:10) Reece Robbins (2:36:58) And don't miss "The Making of Warlord Titan," a video created by CJ Kinder from Clay William's video journal (3:10:57).

RAFFLE WINNER LIST

2020 NOCF SUMMER RAFFLES WINNER LIST 57 Prizes - 6 Countries - 53 Winners 1. 30th Anniversary Space Marine (GW) WH40K Dark Angel Markus Gotz - Bad Toelz GERMANY   2. 30th Anniversary Space Marine (GW) WH40K Imperial Fist Kevin Mehling - Heinsberg, Nordrhein Westfalen GERMANY   3. A Year of Wasted Paint James Whelen - South Glastonbury, CT USA   4. Abaddon, The Despoiler (GW) WH40K Chaos Nicholas Dorich - Durham, NC USA   5. Abomination (CMON) Dark Age Skarrd Eric Gann - Derwood, MD USA   6. Aeronautica Imperialis (GW) WH40K Imperial-Tau Jason Murray - Fuquay Varina, NC, USA   7. AsGuardians of the Galaxy (AMG) Marvel Crisis Protocol Mark Ferek - Altadena, CA USA   8. Battle for Shanadad (DGS) FREEBLADES Traaz v. Sisterhood Ann Wilson - Rosharon, TX, USA   9. Bloodbound Skullreaper Command (GW) AoS Khorne Alex Sweetser - Seattle, WA USA   10. Captain Lysander, Defender of Terra (GW) WH40K Imperial Fist Andrew Sauers - Tampa, FL USA   11. CHAOS LORD (GW) WH40K Chaos Kevin Mehling - Heinsberg, Nordrhein Westfalen GERMANY   12. Chaplain Asmodai, The Master Interrogator (GW) WH40K Dark Angel Xavier Dolci - Montreal, Quebec Canada   13. CLASSIC DAVE TAYLOR (GW) WH40K Ultramarines Paul Seal - Fredericksburg, VA USA   14. Colonel Iron Hand Straken (GW) WH40K Catachan Jungle Fighters Ryan Scott - Bremerton, WA USA   15. Court of the Shadow Queen (GW) WHAoS Daughters of Khaine Bryce Salau - Hoppers Crossing, Victoria AUSTRALIA   16. Crossing the Primaris Rubicon (GW) WH40K Blood Angels Aaron Ziemke - Neustdat GERMANY   17. Daemon Prince, Death Guard (GW) WH40K Death Guard Johannes Heppert - Regensburg GERMANY   18. Daughters of the Crucible (RAGING HEROES) Day of the Dead Edition Brett Abbott - Cheverly, MD USA   19. Dinner is on You (GW) WH40K Necromunda Corpse Grinder Cult Brian Beck - Paso Robles, CA USA   20. Eidolon, Aspects of the Sea (GW) AOS Eidolons Zach McCarthy - Centreville, VA USA   21. Gaslands (OSPREY GAMES) Starting Team & Book Lukas Scharpf - Luzern SWITZERLAND   22. Ghazghkull Thraka (GW) WH40K Ork Zachary P. Stewart - Pittsburgh, PA USA   23. Hallowed Knight Peter Loats - Westminster, MD USA   24. Hive Tyrant (GW) WH40K Tyranids Michael Smith - Reno, NV USA   25. Ignis Caeli (GW) WH40K/30K Adeptus Titanicus Aleksander Madrid - Concord, CA USA   26. Imperatus Warjack (Privateer Press) WARMACHINE Retribution of Scyrah Ryan Markwood, Charlotte, NC USA   27. "iNcontroL" Knight (GW) WH40K Chaos Ted Wysocki - Leesburg, VA USA   28. Ironbound Defense (FeR Miniatures) Adam Kinder - Nokesville, VA USA   29. Ironjawz Megaboss (GW) AOS Orruk Kyle Zmurchyk - Coalhurst, Alberta CANADA   30. Kurdoss Valentian, The Craven King (GW) AOS Knighthaunt Julian Horvath - Vienna, VA USA   31. Lady Justice and her Death Marshals (WYRD) MALIFAUX Justice Guild Alan Brown - Ruckersville, VA USA   32. Legion Praetor (GW) WH30K White Scars Ryan Bridges - Bowie, MD USA   33. Leman Russ (GW) WH40K Ork Conversion Sean Dahlin - Issaquah, WA USA   34. Lord of Blights (GW) WHAoS Chaos William Tonisson - Mooroolbark, Victoria AUSTRALIA   35. Meganob (GW) WH40K Ork Logan Vallare-Jones - Shawnee, KS USA   36. Mercenary Ogre (RACKHAM MINIATURES) Confrontation Erik Johnson - Columbia, MD USA   37. Nezroyin of the Eternal Tides (Punished Games) Kristen McDonald - El Cajon, CA USA   38. Orruk 'Ardboy (GW) AOS Orruk Eric Hale - Fort Worth, TX USA   39. OSTLAND (GW) AOS Stormcast Hammer, Life-Sized Prop Jerome Howell - Ypsilanti, MI USA   40. Primarch Fulgrim (GW) WH40K Chaos Eric Lofgren - Pullman, WA USA   41. Reynald, Vengeance of the Lost (GW) WH40K Knight Worlds Scott Dornbush - Oakton, VA USA   42. Rippa's Snarlfangs (GW) UNDERWORLDS Beastgrave Erik Johnson - Columbia, MD USA   43. Shepherds of Contagion (GW) WH40K Kill Team Death Guard Andrew Webb - Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA   44. Sister Superior Amalia Novela (GW) WH40K Adepta Sororitas Thaddeus Pickett - Hope Mills, NC USA   45. Sisters of War (GW) WH40K Sisters of Battle Kaitlyn Pickett - Chino Hills, CA USA   46. Skink Starpriest (GW) AOS Seraphon Steve Noia - Santa Clara, CA USA   47. Sophie (REAPER) 2019 Ann Wilson - Rosharon, TX USA   48. SuperChibi Midnight Edition Ann Wilson - Rosharon, TX USA   49. The Alphabet Squadron (FFG) X-wing Johnathan Proctor - Springfield, VA USA   50. The Honored (GW) WH30K Zone Mortalis Markus Kavelar - Vienna AUSTRIA   51. Thundrick's Profiteers (GW) UNDERWORLDS Kharadron Overlords Derek Miles - Greece, NY USA   52. TMNT Shadows of the Past (IDW GAMES) Core Game Box Louis-Andre Pelletier - Bothell, WA USA   53. Vor Brannhar (GW) WH40K Space Wolves Geoff Hill - Madison, WI USA   54. Zarbag's Gitz (GW) UNDERWORLDS Nightvault Adam Camilleri - Brown Hill, Victoria AUSTRALIA   55. Floating by Roman Lappat Elias Hurd - Severn, MD USA   56. Zarbag's Gitz (MHM) Robert Tabor - Farmington, NM USA   57. Batu Khan (GW) WH40K Space Wolves DJ Rogers - Wallington UNITED KINGDOM

NOCF ANNOUNCES FALL RAFFLES

The NOCF Board of Directors has been hunkered down for months trying to come up with ideas about how to make up for the revenue stream lost due to NOVA Open's cancellation.  First up was the NOCF Virtual Foundation Lounge. Check the Success Box on that one! Next in line is the Fall Raffles which will go live on October 15 and close on November 28 ~ allowing ample time to ship in time for holiday gift-giving! The massive MINIAC CHARITY PROJECT is underway. Subscribe to MINIAC and follow the progress; Instagram #miniac2020charity. NOCF has a few additional surprises up its sleeve for the fall, so stay tuned! Watch for more news on the fall raffles (or subscribe for regular updates) at www.novaopenfoundation.org.