Intersted in a private cigar club in Virginia, Maryland or DC?

[Addiction]

OK, I've finally begin to really think about how to do this and I'm ready to start putting together a group of people who have a serious interest in starting a private club in the National Capitol Area.

I say I, but I've identitifed others who have an interest in the same agenda.

So if you have an interest and you are local to the national capitol area send me an email at bryan_winston@yahoo.com. What I'll then do is send you a strawman that says, this is what I currently think it takes to get a cigar club off the ground. If we can get 25 people together who want to explore it we'll elect some officers, get a business license, work out an operating agreement and business model and then go forward from there.

If you have general questions you can ask them here, in the email or later.

Also Mods if I'm in the wrong place move this thread but this is intended to be a business that DOESN'T generate a profit, any profits made by the club would be used for club improvements or charitable donations.

Also this has been going (gathering people) for a couple of weeks so we're really starting to pick up steam.

[caudio51]

Great idea, you can also check out Metro Cigar Club. They did everything you want to do.

http://www.metrocigar.com/

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Great idea, you can also check out Metro Cigar Club. They did everything you want to do.



Tom,

Actually I've been in touch with someone at Metro, I'm borrowing quite heavily from thier very successful model in building ours.

[mpieniaz]

E-mail sent!

[Addiction]

E-mail sent!

You've got mail Mike!

[N2Advnture]

You know I'm in Bryan!

~Mark

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Looking for a few more people.

[Angry Bill]

I'd be in if you were on the West Coast! Good luck and I'll visit when I'm back there!

[CWS]

Sounds great. Wish you were here.

[Headbanger]

Love the idea Bryan but I live a little too far from this area. I would pay a visitor fee or day fee to enjoy the place if that were an option when in the area. Best of luck in setting this up.

[Addiction]

Love the idea Bryan but I live a little too far from this area. I would pay a visitor fee or day fee to enjoy the place if that were an option when in the area. Best of luck in setting this up.

I'm sure we'll be quite open to the idea of visitors, we're only a couple more heads from closing on the next step.

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Still bumping along on this one.

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Still working t here.

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Almost ready to go with this. Just need a few more.

[Addiction]

The finish line is in sight guys, come on.

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Lets git er dun!

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Bumpy McBumpalot

[Addiction]

Great news, we have exceeded our minimum threshold to move along to the next stage. This does not mean however that you can't still join if you are interested in helping us move this forward.

[dpricenator]

Good job, keep us updated on your progress.

[Addiction]

Bumping this along.

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Bumpy McBumitypants

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Still recruiting.

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still pushing for this

[caudio51]

Can you disclose any of your plans? Maybe it will drive some more interest. Although there aren't too many guys right in that neck of the woods but some that might be willing to make the drive every now & then.

[Addiction]

Can you disclose any of your plans? Maybe it will drive some more interest. Although there aren't too many guys right in that neck of the woods but some that might be willing to make the drive every now & then.

Actually we don't have "plans" per se. All we are doing right now is simply sending out some preliminary information on what it might cost, what the continuing yearly costs might be, and including an article on the Metropolitian Society in New Jersey as we would like to have amenities very much like the ones they offer.

[caudio51]

I've been to their club & would be a member if it were closer to me.

It is a great example to follow.

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Late day bump

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still stumping for members

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Still recruiting guys.

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Still recruiting for this.

[Fresh50]

Can you pm me some thoughts on the area you are looking at? I'm way down in Hampton, Va (2+ hrs from DC) but I'm up there 6-7+ times a year.

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Can you pm me some thoughts on the area you are looking at? I'm way down in Hampton, Va (2+ hrs from DC) but I'm up there 6-7+ times a year.

Kevin,

The "prospectus" is about 8 pages, be easier to send you an email with the information. Check your mailbox.

[Addiction]

Still working through this, recruiting until the end of the month.

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Still recruiting.

[mnelson]

I guess PM me the info, looks like this club will need a few youngbloods to teach the old dogs some new tricks :nodlaugh:

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I guess PM me the info, looks like this club will need a few youngbloods to teach the old dogs some new tricks :nodlaugh:

Email sent.

[roscoe]

Most people are aware of the Metropolitan Society in NJ. The main principles of that club have started a new venture with the International Association of Cigar Clubs at http://www.cigarclubs.org.

Among other things we will be offering seminars to individuals and groups interested in opening their own private cigar clubs.

Roscoe

[Black Dog]

I don't get over the mountain much but I'm not far from DC, so tell me more. You can email me through my profile here or through my website.