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bigmac said:
It is this coming saturday nite.
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Not true for eveyone; it depends on the store hosting the event. Please read...



2005 Toast Across America

Size: 7.0 x 48 Figurado Rumored
Date: The week of September 18th - 24th, 2005
Production: 5000 sets
Cost: $50.00 donation to CFCF

Additional Information:

Third Annual Toast Across America Expected to Raise Over $300,000 for the Dominican Republic

The World's Largest Cigar Toast Benefiting the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation

On the week of September 18-24, 2005, the Fuente and Newman families will host the third annual Toast Across America to benefit the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. Over the past two years, this nationwide fundraiser, involving over 10,000 cigar aficionados, raised $500,000 for the Dominican Republic. It is estimated that over $300,000 will be raised in this year's Toast Across America.

There are over 120 retailers participating in the 2005 Toast who will help raise funds needed to continue the development of the first Cigar Family Community Complex in the Dominican Republic. To date a primary school, medical clinic, and multi-use community center have been built. Safe drinking water stations and bridges have also been constructed. Community electric supply systems complemented with solar energy back-up have been developed. An organic farm is already producing fertilizer, honey, shrimp and fish. Hope and opportunity have been given to five rural communities where none existed previously...but there still remains much more to be done.

Future plans include the completion of the new Cigar Family High School, the volleyball/basketball/locker room sports complex, the Cigar Family Youth and Recreation Center, Cigar Aficionado Baseball Field, and a community kitchen. The development of a Home Repair program, expansion of the safe drinking water network, construction of additional bridges, creation of micro-businesses to generate income within the communities, and the implementation of adult technical and vocational training programs are also on the horizon.

In 2001, the Fuente and Newman families established the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. The concept of the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation was developed by Carlos Fuente Jr. who was inspired by both the tremendous humanitarian needs of the Dominican people as well as the incredible generosity of the CigarFamily.com members.

The Cigar Family Charitable Foundation has partnered with the Instituto Dominicano de Desarrollo Integral, Inc. (IDDI), on the development of this community complex in the Dominican Republic. What sets the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation apart from almost every other not-for-profit is that 100% of every dollar contributed goes directly to charitable purposes. All administrative, legal, accounting, office, website, and other general marketing costs are totally underwritten by the Newman and Fuente families.

The Cigar Family Charitable Foundation is a 501 ©(3) charitable tax-exempt organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free 1-800-HELP-FLA (Florida residents) or 1-850-488-2221 (outside of Florida).


To find local retailers who are participating in this year's benefit: Link
 
MilesMingusMonk is right...

The Maxamar Cigar shop in Orange CA is hosting TAA on Sept. 22nd 2:00 pm.
 
I was informed about the event in Wichita KS this afternoon, It will be the 22nd.

Unfortunately I am unable to attend, as I will be floating down the White River, downing a few beers, smoking a few stogies, catching a few (Ok, maybe quite a few) fish and spending some quality time with my wife.

On an aside, they are having a Macanudo event this friday. Should be interesting.
 
The shop I am planning on going to in Richmond is having the TAA event later than is listed on the press release because they are having a LGC event at around the same time and are short on help to boot. They haven't sent me the email confirming the date but they said it could be as late as into October. Sucks but Im still wanting to go, never been before and sounds and looks(from the pics Ive seen) to be a lot of fun for a good cause.



CYG
 
It is sat nite in atlanta.I made an assumption based on Last year, it was on the same nite all over.
 
I have seen this before, can I ask how it works. Do I have to pick up the cigar that day, or can i go in and purchase it ahead of time?

Thanks for informing a newb,

K
 
kro77 said:
I have seen this before, can I ask how it works. Do I have to pick up the cigar that day, or can i go in and purchase it ahead of time?

Thanks for informing a newb,

K
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Most shops will let you reserve a space with a paid contribution and then you can join in the festivities or pick up a package afterwards.
 
22nd here in Alaska- Pete's Tobacco. Sad thing is I'm working- but I got my 2 tickets and they'll hold them for me. :love:
 
gandolf565 said:
I was informed about the event in Wichita KS this afternoon, It will be the 22nd.

Unfortunately I am unable to attend, as I will be floating down the White River, downing a few beers, smoking a few stogies, catching a few (Ok, maybe quite a few) fish and spending some quality time with my wife.

On an aside, they are having a Macanudo event this friday. Should be interesting.
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the one at the outlaw is gonna be the 24th :D
$50 from 4-8pm
isnt that the day youre gonna be in kc?
if you want i can hold a packet for you. let me know :thumbs:
 
Knox Cigar won't sell tickets at the door. I dunno about most shops, but I agree with that policy. should be a funny little evening
 
OutlawD said:
the one at the outlaw is gonna be the 24th :D
$50 from 4-8pm
isnt that the day youre gonna be in kc?
if you want i can hold a packet for you. let me know :thumbs:
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By God! I'll be there! I won't be able to stay for the entire event (game starts at 7p) but I'll stick around as long as I can. Set me up, I'll PM you with some personal info.
 
Damn, the link above shows that there will not be any B&Ms hosting TAA in Boise this year. Sturmanns, who hosted this last year, is not on the list. I kinda had a feeling when I spoke to him a coupla weeks ago. He didn't sound real jazzed and said not a lot of people participated last year. :(
 
gandolf565 said:
OutlawD said:
the one at the outlaw is gonna be the 24th :D
$50 from 4-8pm
isnt that the day youre gonna be in kc?
if you want i can hold a packet for you. let me know :thumbs:
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By God! I'll be there! I won't be able to stay for the entire event (game starts at 7p) but I'll stick around as long as I can. Set me up, I'll PM you with some personal info.
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congratulations youll be the first rsvp for my store :D
 
OutlawD said:
congratulations youll be the first rsvp for my store :D
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It will be for two of us, my wife and I. (I'll smoke her share :p )

BTW: Is there any dress code? I ask because the event in Wichita is at the Scotch and Sirloin, a fairly classy place to eat, not a place I would feel comfortable wearing jeans to. Leaving from your event to go to a hockey game dressed to the nines makes me a bit nervous also :rolleyes:

Seeya!
 
Indiana BOTL's!!!

If you need to contact Randy, here is his number & shop addy:

Randy's Tobacco Shop
4660 West 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46254
317.299.6010


From an email Randy sent to me;

"I want to personally invite you to the
Third Annual
Cigar Family Toast Across America
coming up on
Saturday, September 23, 2005 at 4 pm
at Randys' Tobacco Shop
4660 West 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46254

Over 5,000 cigar enthusiasts, representing all 50 states will raise their cigars to toast the people of the Dominican Republic who have worked so hard to provide us with the best cigars in the world. ($10.00 of the ticket price is being donated to the Hurricane Relief Fund)

Tickets are $50.00 fro the charitable event.
Each participant will receive 2 unreleased cigars:
Opus X Figuarado
Diamond Crown Maximus Figurado

Please RSVP prior to September 23, 2005 to purchase yoru ticket to this event.

Make sure to mark this on your calendar and tell all your cigar smoking friends about this great cigar event."

*edited to express it was an email to me....*
 
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