Quad State Herf IV - Feb 7, 09. It's official!!!

[Stogieman]

I sat down with Glynna Schlesinger and we have officially locked in the date. The event will be the 7th of Feb, 2009 from 1400 (2pm) until.......

I wanted to get the initial post done so the ones far away can start to look at airline prices and hotel costs. Also, if this will help in scheduling vacation days in need be. As we move along, I will update this thread with the Guest and Sponsors. This year, the monies that we raise from the raffles will be donated to the local Warrior Transition Unit (WTU). The WTU is the organization that takes care of wounded soldiers, sailors and airmen awaiting futher processing / discharge. Here are a couple of links to give you a better idea of what the WTU is:

http://kach.amedd.army.mil/index03z14.htm

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbc...919016/-1/NEWS

I discussed it with Glynna and as it was last year, Schlesingers can accomodate roughly 135 guests between the store, bar and heated tent that will be erected for the herf. So the fun begins.......

http://www.schlesingerssteakhouse.com/

http://www.hudsonvalleycigars.com/

[Doogie]

you know i'm in

[Stogieman]

I updated the list over at CP and I'll update it here once the week.......

[luckyfitz13]

Sign me up plz brotha!!!!!

[Doogie]

Originally Posted by luckyfitz13

Sign me up plz brotha!!!!!

i see that you found the thread. best B&M out there

[Stogieman]

Well, we have the Herf listed on a number of cigar boards and in less than 3 day, we already have approximately 80 guests that signed up. I will update this thread roughly once the week here with Guest & Sponsors and here's the link from www.cigarpass.com where I will update it daily if needed:

http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/inde...ic=51049&st=0#...

You can post there over here on this thread and I'll add you to the guest list as well.......

Charlie

[TOJE]

I'm in Brother.....missing the last one due to my hip relacement was heartbreaker for me!

[Stogieman]

Originally Posted by TOJE

I'm in Brother.....missing the last one due to my hip relacement was heartbreaker for me!

Outstanding Steve, it's always a great time when we all herf together.......

[Stogieman]

Just to update everyone, things are rolling right along as expected. The Guest / Sponsorship list is updated as of this morning over at Cigar Pass (HERFS - Cigar Party's, Events & Get Togethers). Also, I've talked with the WTU folks and they are very appreciative that they are the beneficiary of the event. The West Point Garrison Commander will most likely attend the Herf and a formal invitation will go out to the West Point Superintendent http://www.usma.edu/Superintendent/ along with the Commandant of Cadets http://www.usma.edu/USCC/comscorner.htm. If you cannot attend and would like to help out with this great cause, just send me an email to stogieman@military.com. I hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoys a favorite or two........

[goyankees]

Im Stoked! The weekend after the super bowl is perfect!

[Stogieman]

Well, we have discussed the idea of a $20 Ticket for a Goodie Bag with a number of folks and this is what we have come up with:
$20 a person paid by check or money order NLT than the 31 of January made out to the charity.

If you are the sponsor who signed up for the event, it is your responsibilty to to get the payment to me and not your guests.
For instance, George (Tazman) signed up himself and 9 guests, he will be required to send me a check or money order for $200. For $20, you will get a goodie bag and a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of the grand prizes. Another advantage for the sponsor to ensure payment is when you get to the event, I will hand the sponsor his goodie bag and ticket along with his guests goodie bags and tickets.

The charity is the WTU and you can make out the checks to: IMWRF which stands for Installation Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund.

There will be roughly 25 to 30 grand prizes as there were last year. We will be selling additional raffle tickets at the event and as last year, they will be 1 for $5, 5 for $20 and 15 for $50.

I think it will work nicely and I'm sure that everything will run smoothly as well........

[Stogieman]

If you don't already have my addy, send me an email / message and I'll furnish it for you. If you go to www.cigarpass.com, my addy is up to date there as well.........

[Stogieman]

Just wanted to let everyone know that things are moving right along with Sponsors signing up and quests checks are coming in. The head count is at 112 guests as we speak plus a handful of folks from West Point that will represent the WTU / SFAC. Here is the link to the most updated list over at Cigar Pass:

http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/inde...howtopic=51049

There are still a number of regulars from the local area that we haven't heard from as well as our S / BOTL that could use a break and attend a Herf.........

[Stogieman]

Good morning all, I just did a rough head count and we have 130 guests planning on attending on the list, another 10 regulars from our Thusday night gang from Schlesingers and the folks from West Point that will benifit from the event.
We are planning on having the heated fest tent again adjecent to the bar area so there should be plenty of room for all. Here's an example of the one we're getting:

All in all, things are moving right along even in these tough times the US is going through. I hope everyone has a happy holiday season and I'll see everyone in about 6 weeks if not sooner.......

[Doogie]

I'll send your check after the holidays. sorry for being tardy