[stogie-man]

Well sisters & brothers of the leaf, we have locked in the date and location for next year's Quad State Herf V. It will be the 27th of February and the location is the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY which is a beatiful hall that I have been to a couple of times. We will be in the Cavalier Room which is a ventilated room as smoking use to be allowed here in New York not too long ago.

http://www.themeadow...es/cavalier.htm

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=New+Wind...geocode=ADDRESS

The main thread will be maintained over at CigarPass with Guests, Sponsors, ETC:

http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/topic/6218...-feb-27th-2010/

The cost of the event this year is $50 a person which includes the $20 donation to the Wounded Warriors and $30 to the hall for an excellent all you can eat buffet dinner. There will be a Cash Bar and the dinner price includes soft drinks as well. Same as always, goodie bags to all that attend and raffle tickets for the nice stuff and plenty of give aways as well. I will update this post with times and additional info as we go along. The start time of the event will be roughly 1300 (1PM) and we'll go till late in the evening. Now the fun will begin contacting all my old friends for donations and all. Yes, this is the official sign up, so come one and come all..........

GUEST LIST as of Feb 20, 2010

Stogieman - Charlie Baranyai + 10

BlindedByScience - Tom Larsen

uptown_isy - Israel Markevitz + 1 (Mark Kaiser)

NASTY - Los Berrios

grateful1 - Gary G + 2

MOBIG - Jesus Rivera + 1

siriusstoogie - Joe Cosico + 3

Diesel Grinch - Chris Tognetti + 1 (John)

Shibumi - Jeff Kreisberg + 2

rob300c - Rob Schmidt

jorel - John Buchholz + 1

Bxcigrfan - Pete (Gamaliel Vallejo) + 1

tony-ny - Anthony

EricDriscoll - Christian Aliperti

ilcchef2 - Ralph Croteau + 2 (adresher = Andrew Dresher, Geoff Lawson)

Tazman - George Kohutich + 10 (Metro Cigar Club crew)

jayro75 - Jason Robbins

LouieD - Lou

Cavalier & Duziesue - John & Sue Faulkner

Gadfly - Dan Ruvin

Streetrod - Frank Maniscalco + 3 (Jeff, Nick & Mike)

knuck42 - Bill

mrtapes - Mark Steinberg

Roy R. Frush - Elliot

Seavita - Vince Flaherty

northernmoris - Mike Moris + 2

STARDOGG - Jay Lundell

ironpeddler - Gary Roberti + 1

fivebyfifty - Stephen Serewko

Golfin' Tom - Tom Howley + 2

Kaptain Kayak - Dan

The Eagle (Dee) - Francisco Diodonet

thefatguy - Ian Cowen & Fiance' Ronnie Biscardi + 3

rrick57 - Rick Ramel

Bravo Lima - Bill Latta + 3

Roadie - George Rodecker

Big Daddy - Kim

Lil' Joe - Joe Swartz

Mr. Martini - George Quintano

Big Keith - Keith Switzer

The Don - Don

hdlr - John Borgese

thinde - Thomas Hinde + 2

Iron Man - Larry Lebron

Justin Whittaker + 1

tasman - Dean Parks

speedracer - Fernando

The Chief - Joe Colombo

delarob - Bob Dreibelbis

Nelson Rodriquez + 1

Alph Chomper - Alph Winter

omar chourice - Tommy Phillips

gdlou - Lou Rodrigues + 4

AngryFishH - Howard Vogel + 1

N2Advnture - Mark Neff

CigarMan Andy - Andy Scharfman + 2 (Gene Arganese & Scott Wolven)

Oddjob - Juan Esteves

lightersdirect - Steven + 1

Dustoff - John Caoili

Walls - Greg Walls

Larry G (UPS) - Larry Gallacher + 1 (+ 2 for dinner only)

Titan This - Rob Martino

Foch - Ralph

badwhale - Will Hanson

Statey - Mark Scarselli + 5

IrishRenegade (Irish79) - Dan McCauley

Tony Jannotti

Hyjinx the Mule - David Schulman + 1 (his dad Mike)

Big100HD - Frank Baranyai + 1

Scotty - Eric Scott

Dustin Schmidt

Richard Healy

The Roofer - Lester

Bobby Wojehowski

Doctor Cigaro - Charlie Watson + 1

SKYDIVNEKD - Floyd T. Combs

Joemisery - Joe Sorbello + 1 (Adam Paddock)

CgarDan - Daniel Lodzhevsky (90% sure)

Big Rich - Richard Nosek + 3

Mitch - Mike Mitchell + 1

Dickson - Dickson Larriu + 1

Trainwreck - Gary

okia42 - Billy Friedman

Jefe de Grupo #1 - James Kralicky

John Speranza & CJ

Steamer - Dave

rudou - William Hou

khari

Wilson Montalvo

in2xshp - Sam Tramontana + 1 (wife - Kim)


DINNER (ONLY) GUESTS

Christopher Hyatt + 1 (Timothy Mitzel)

James Hubbard (Iron Man's friend)



SPONSORS

Uptown Cigar Company - Kingston, NY

Torano Cigars - Miami, FL

Reyes Family Cigars - Miami, FL

Killer Beans & K.Dees Coffee (Lafayette, IN)

Johnny-O!

Cigar Bid / Cigar International - Bethlehem, PA

Altadis U.S.A. Inc - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Cigarmony, LLC - Potomac, VA

Heartfelt Industries (viper139) - Carson City, NV

Port Authority Police Benevolent Association - Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Taboo Cigars - North Richland Hills, TX

Lighters Direct - Forest Hills, NY

CAO (toje) - (Nashville, TN)

donzz (Don Snider) - Winter Park, FL

Tobacco Village (Keystone_Raider) - Greensburg, PA

smelvis (Dave Bonnette) - Bellevue, WA

Jameson Cigar Company

Nat Sherman International - New York, NY

La Aurora Cigar Factory / Miami Cigar & Co - Miami, FL

Leaf & Ale - Knoxville, TN

Famous Smoke Shop - Easton, PA

Havana House Cigar Lounge - Middletown, NY

Tower Pipes & Cigars (NorcalMark) - Sacramento, CA

Atlantic Cigar Company - Stroudsburg, PA

Staebell & Associates - Richardson, TX

Cusano Cigars - Bradenton, FL

Jose Pepin Garcia - Miami, FL

Cigar Solutions (ronc) - Long Island, NY

Oliva Cigars - Miami Lakes, FL

Flatbed Cigar Company (PANACEA) - Yardley, PA

Ted's Made By Hand - Louisville, KY

Custom Creations - Wixom, MI

Pinar Del Rio Cigar (rahbass) - New Orleans, LA

Nub Cigar - Miami Lakes, FL

Philly Smoke Shop (hermitt11) - Philadelphia, PA

Jack Schwartz Importer - Chicago, IL

puffstuff - Decatur, GA

General Cigar Company - Norwood, NJ

Pound Ridge PBA - Pound Ridge, NY

Humidipak - Wayzata, MN

FUMARE - Illusione Cigars (vudu9)- Reno, NV

asmartbull (Al Smarse) - North Woodstock, NH

Smokes 4 Less - Numerous locations in NY

Brave Spirts - Narberth, PA

Drew Estates - Miami, FL

United Tobacco Inc - Sunrise, FL

Finest Cuban Cigars - Hong Kong & Switzerland

Just for Him - Springfield, MO

Alec Bradley Cigar

Nazareth's Fine Cigars - Beverly Hills, CA

The Outlaw Cigar Co - Kansas City, MO

Camacho Cigars - Miami, FL

ARCHAIC (Sean) - Spring, TX

lilwing88 (Marty Walsh) - Chicago, IL

Humidor Minister (Bill Wyko) - Tucson, AZ

Rocky Patel Premium Cigars - Bonita Springs, FL

Arganese Cigars - Westerly, RI

Martinez Hand Rolled Cigars - New York, NY

The Metropolitan (Cigar) Society - Fairfield, NJ

CigarsOfHabanos - Hong Kong

Cuban Crafters - Miami, FL

EPC Cigar Co - Miami, FL

JC Newman Cigar Co - Tampa, FL

CheapHumidors - Tampa, FL

Ashton Distributors Inc - Philadelphia

[stogie-man]

We have gone over 100 guests and are exactly 2 months from the event, outstanding!!! Here is the link over at CigarPass with the updated list for your convenience:

http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/topic/6218...-feb-27th-2010/

[stogie-man]

Less than 7 weeks away and things are lookin' very good. Now where are those dancin' shoes of mine, I know that they are around here somewhere........

[stogie-man]

As you all know, we are 6 weeks out exactly and the event is moving along very nicely. I wanted to post the menu, schedule of events / time line and lastly, where to send your hard earned money.

Here's what we will be enjoying food wise from the buffet: chicken marsala, roast beef, baked ham, ziti, mixed vegetables, scalloped potatoes, green salad, fruit salad, rolls & butter and assorted cakes for dessert.

Schedule of events / time line:

1300(1pm) to 1400(2pm) - arrive, socialize, get goodie bags, and meet and greet in large bar area
1400(2pm) to 1430(2:30) - opening ceremonies, welcoming guests and VIPs in ballroom that sits 300 comfortably
1430(2:30) to 1630(4:30) - enjoy the all you can eat buffet, socialize, etc.
1630(4:30) to however it takes to complete - conduct raffles / give aways

We have the main ballroom (which is connected to the large bar) till 1800(6pm) and then we move back to the large bar. During the dinner hour we have few special events planned which I'm sure that everyone will definitely enjoy.

Lastly, I wanted to let you know where to send your payment of $50. First off, money orders are preferred. If you are a returning guest, I will accept personal checks. I plan on presenting one check this year to the Wounded Warriors live at the event. Please make out the checks / money orders in my name and send all payments to me at:

Charlie Baranyai
129 Main St
Unit C-12
Cornwall, NY 12518

I will disburse payments between Wounded Warriors and Meadowbrook accordingly. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. Ensure you check the Guest List and verify that you have the correct numbers of guest attending along with yourself. That's it for now, talk with you all soon........

[stogie-man]

Less than 5 weeks until we herf, woooo hoooooo........

[stogie-man]

Well S/BOTL, our goal this year was 180 guests and we are there counting our VIPs from West Point and the guests of the owner of Meadowbrook as well. Anyone signing up for the Herf from now on will be placed on a Stand-by list. Everyone that has signed up so far, please verify that you have the correct number of guests as well. That's it for now for I'll talk with you all soon.......

[stogie-man]

We are 3 weeks from the event, I think it's time to start the pee pee dance.......

[stogie-man]

2 weeks to go, yeah baby......

[stogie-man]

7 days and a wak-up, woooo hoooo........

[stogie-man]

I want to start by saying thanks to everyone for coming out especially for those that made it cross country. I’m sorry for the S/BOTL that couldn’t make because of the bad weather we have had since Thursday morning. I was stationed here at West Point in 1996 when they had the last major storm like this one and I hope it doesn’t happen again soon. I tried to make the best of the situation as the Meadowbrook was without power until the day of the event. They couldn’t serve us the spoiled food, they had nothing cold, no ice, so the next best thing was a huge outdoor herf. Thanks to all the sponsors for everything even though it seemed that Rob (rob300c) won every other raffle. It was great to see so many new faces and as always the BOTL that come out every year. I don’t want to start with names of everyone that helped as I’m sure that I’ll be missing a bunch of you, so thank you all for another great year. I’ll have the final tally of donations to the WTU unit shortly, I can tell you we are very close to $9,000 in donations.......

[stogie-man]

Here is a story that was run in yesterday's Times Herald Record. I did a cut and paste as well as load the actual link to the artice on-line. You'll see the on-line version has the pictures of the Boy Scouts first, simply click on that one and the rest will come up:


Posted: March 10, 2010 - 2:00 AM
March is truly a busy month. But because the weather in late February and early March forced interruptions that delayed communications for awhile, the mailbag is bulging with copy, both old and new.

One incredibly successful event took place at 1 p.m. Feb. 27 despite the region's powerful storm that caused many power outages and road closures. It was a cigar lovers' dream event, the fifth one in as many years. It brought 145 of the 180 expected to the Meadowbrook Lodge in New Windsor. They traveled from as far away as California, braving the weather even when planes were grounded. Because the popular catering house had no power, like thousands of other structures throughout the region, the group elected to host the event in the parking lot.

More than $9,500 was raised for the Warrior Transition Unit/Family Readiness Group — Wounded Warrior Program at West Point, where 100 soldiers are being cared for.

For the fifth year, the fundraiser was chaired by cigar lover and patriot Charlie Baranyai of Cornwall, who is a 20-year-plus Army veteran currently employed at West Point. As in past years, he worked closely with Uptown Cigar Shop in Kingston, where manager Israel Markevitz and Michelle Tuchman sent out fliers about the event to their customers. Glynna Schlesinger, who owns the Hudson Valley Cigar Shop next to Schlesinger's Steak House in New Windsor, also sent out fliers.

Although "the dinner portion of the event couldn't be honored that day, no one wanted their money back," said Baranyai. "And no one wanted to reschedule. So everything went to our Wounded Warriors. Those who attended are loyal and big-hearted Americans eager to do what they can for our wounded soldiers. We're grateful for their participation."

Baranyai can be reached at stogieman69@hotmail.com.



http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/...10/COMM/3100306


Thanks to everyone for their hard work and support as always........