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Cigarer
08-07-2018, 06:32 PM
The local bar is the main hub in my town, well a handful of people are cigar smokers there, and my friend Danny suggested a cigar social once a month in the good weather months. We plan on doing one this Saturday, he came up with a cigar pass idea and talked to the owner about whiskey specials. Probably get about a dozen or so people to show up for the first one.
Neither him or I have ever tried to host anything like this before. We have a decent patio out front, weather looks nice, small cult following. Is there something small I could do to make this a more fun activity? Maybe like a short trivia for a sampler out of my humidor or something? Or should I just let it ride and see what happens?
Kidvegas
08-07-2018, 06:37 PM
Sounds like a Kick Ass idea! Chilling with fellow cigar smokers and shooting the shit always turns out well. Personally I’d hold off on any prizes or whatever till ya get a feel for how things turn out. If all goes well then heck yeah, on the next get together try mixing it up a bit!
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Brimy
08-07-2018, 08:42 PM
I agree with Joe. Let the 1st one ride out and see where it goes. Get a feel for the crowd.
TCBSmokes
08-07-2018, 10:03 PM
While I also agree it makes sense to wait and see, if by chance no "next time" ever materializes, you may end up saying, "Gee, if only I had done that contest or raffle. We might have kept this thing going!" And of the two, I'd lean toward a free raffle. Easier to do and everybody likes 'em.
Plus, it'll give you a chance to be the focus for a short time, and take care of business, ie; thank all attendees and the host, and make it known this would be nice as a regular thing. Plus, you can ask for input on a group name. Gotta have a name!
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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WNYTONY
08-07-2018, 10:28 PM
Sounds like fun Kyle. Personally I'd give away a fiver or a couple of 3 packs out of my own stash, just drawn from a hat or something.
But I've recently been told that I have a reputation that precedes me so I may not be the best one to answer this question.
Hope it goes well and it's something you can carry on. Smoking with a good group is great.
allusred
08-08-2018, 12:48 AM
While I also agree it makes sense to wait and see, if by chance no "next time" ever materializes, you may end up saying, "Gee, if only I had done that contest or raffle. We might have kept this thing going!" And of the two, I'd lean toward a free raffle. Easier to do and everybody likes 'em.
Plus, it'll give you a chance to be the focus for a short time, and take care of business, ie; thank all attendees and the host, and make it known this would be nice as a regular thing. Plus, you can ask for input on a group name. Gotta have a name!
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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Good ideas. Hope it'll became a regular event.
Great idea! Maybe "Cigar Movie" trivia and hand out a stick or two. Let us know how it turns out!!
Old Smokey
08-08-2018, 09:08 AM
Sounds like a lot of fun. I agree with doing a raffle or two. Maybe a draw from a deck of cards with the highest and lowest cards win. 5'er for highest and a 3 pack for lowest. Draw an 8 and get a free drink of choice?
WNYTONY
08-08-2018, 10:31 PM
Great idea! Maybe "Cigar Movie" trivia and hand out a stick or two. Let us know how it turns out!!
Isn't everyone who smokes a cigar in a movie from Jersey ? :poke:
TCBSmokes
08-09-2018, 08:25 AM
Wow. These are all great ideas. :popcorn:
Cigarer
08-10-2018, 05:48 PM
Appreciate the input, we put an event out on Facebook and had 12 hits from people I have never even met before so I'm excited about that. Realistically we were planning on about half a dozen, but looking like more which is always great.
I think holding off on trivia is a good idea, maybe wait for a later date on that. I like trivia and I know some of these other guys do, but probably would take away the focus on the first get together. I like the free raffle idea and think I'll probably run with that. It's quick, can say a few words thanking Danny and the owner, adds a little excitement without taking away from just enjoying cigars.
TCBSmokes
08-10-2018, 09:59 PM
Appreciate the input, we put an event out on Facebook and had 12 hits from people I have never even met before so I'm excited about that. Realistically we were planning on about half a dozen, but looking like more which is always great.
I think holding off on trivia is a good idea, maybe wait for a later date on that. I like trivia and I know some of these other guys do, but probably would take away the focus on the first get together. I like the free raffle idea and think I'll probably run with that. It's quick, can say a few words thanking Danny and the owner, adds a little excitement without taking away from just enjoying cigars.
Awesome. Sounds like you are off to a promising start. Wish I could attend! Good luck and let us know the outcome.
Brimy
08-10-2018, 10:16 PM
How did it turn out?!
Cigarer
08-11-2018, 06:13 PM
Ok so we just got done, had about 8 other people show up, didn't do a raffle i brought cigars for it just in case I thought it seemed right but ended up handing a few out to people I knew who just happened to stop in l. It was a great time and we found out there was a little local cigar group
Brimy
08-11-2018, 09:10 PM
Good deal!
Always good to find more people that enjoy a nice cigar.
WNYTONY
08-11-2018, 10:30 PM
Ok so we just got done, had about 8 other people show up, didn't do a raffle i brought cigars for it just in case I thought it seemed right but ended up handing a few out to people I knew who just happened to stop in l. It was a great time and we found out there was a little local cigar group
Nice - you going to be able to get together year round or just in the warm weather ?
TCBSmokes
08-12-2018, 10:04 AM
Ok so we just got done, had about 8 other people show up, didn't do a raffle i brought cigars for it just in case I thought it seemed right but ended up handing a few out to people I knew who just happened to stop in l. It was a great time and we found out there was a little local cigar group
Very nice! Maybe some will join the Bum!
droy1958
08-14-2018, 07:30 PM
Ok so we just got done, had about 8 other people show up, didn't do a raffle i brought cigars for it just in case I thought it seemed right but ended up handing a few out to people I knew who just happened to stop in l. It was a great time and we found out there was a little local cigar group
Good to hear that you at least got something going. I would love to have a monthly gathering here in the Tulsa area, but I probably couldn't get five people for a free fish fry.