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Comment on Post-Party Feedback by Carol

Carol — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:57:26 +0000

This was my first year at the Cigar Peg suite and I missed the first free hour at the event due to my NSA Chapter dinner. I thought the whole organization, the ambassadors, the board, Ed, Robert, and everyone else were first rate.

I made the BEST and most endearing contacts at the CIGAR PEG suite and I will definitely be a willing ambassador to promote all of the events in the future. There is ample business and good things that happen at CIGAR PEG and anyone who hasn’t tried it out has got to look past the stereotypes and see the good things that happen!

Keep up the valiant work Ed and company!

Comment on What IS Cigar PEG? by Neen James

Neen James — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:24:53 +0000

Ed, Robert, Kirstin, Avish, Laurie and the rest of the amazing team,

Well done! Another great party, another great opportunity to meet other fabulous Cigar Peg members and an awesome fundraising effort – you all did an outstanding job and so many people benefit from your generosity and tireless effort behind the scenes. Well done team, we really appreicate you! Take care,

Comment on What IS Cigar PEG? by Jeff Korhan

Jeff Korhan — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:31:52 +0000

Everybody lets their hair down at the Cigar PEG gatherings – even those of us that don’t have much left! Honestly, the Cigar PEG seems to reflect the spirit of so many NSA members that love to get involved. It helps us keep it real. Hey, there’s an idea. Looking forward to next year. You guys do a stand-up job.

Comment on What IS Cigar PEG? by Martin Laschkolnig

Martin Laschkolnig — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:52:50 +0000

Ed, congratulations to you and all the team for creating Cigar PEG. One of the reasons so many German speakers attend Cigar PEG is that all the early adopters (last year in SAn Diego we were 18 (and probably all of us were on board of the Midway) told all the newbies to NSA (this year 25% of all GSA members – around 70 people were in NYC) that Cigar PEG is critical to an NSA Convention. If you miss Cigar PEG, the experience is not complete. And it’s all for charity – how much better can it get? Exactly!

Comment on What IS Cigar PEG? by Professionally Speaking » National Speakers Association 2008 Convention Blogs

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:32:07 +0000

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Comment on What IS Cigar PEG? by Ian Berry

Ian Berry — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:29:45 +0000

Cigar Peg was a wonderful, fun night where my wife and I laughed until we cried. We met many new friends and participated in an excellent fundraiser. I highly recommend joining.

Comment on Post-Party Feedback by Ryan Rigsbee

Ryan Rigsbee — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:10:56 +0000

I’ve grown up at the cigarpeg, matured at the cigarpeg. Learned all of lives little lesson at the cigarpeg, drank, made amazing contacts. If you can think of it I’ve done it at the cigarpeg. If you can’t imagine it I’ve done it at the cigarpeg. If you’ve never been you’ve never really lived.

How can so many levels of wrong be so right…

Comment on What IS Cigar PEG? by Glenn Thayer

Glenn Thayer — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:20:15 +0000

At my first NSA Convention in 2007, I was told (by many people) to join the Cigar PEG if I wanted to maximize my convention experience; and boy were they right. Not only was I contributing to some wonderful charities, I was able to build friendships with some of the most awesome speakers in NSA and the IFFPS. Many kudos and thanks to the Cigar PEG board!

Comment on Post-Party Feedback by John Haskell/Dr. Revenue

John Haskell/Dr. Revenue — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:39:46 +0000

Great event…fabulous spirit…stage excellent, need bigger space. Should always try for a place where there is at least a good, convenient area for cigar smoking…that’s the name of the game.
It would be a good idea to have more promotion of items to be auctioned…more information and more visibility during cocktail and dinner hour.

Rather than a buffet with long line…it might be better to have serving stations open longer and spread out around a bigger room.

Over-all great…MC good, but needs to be more focused on auction duties…not a showcase for him…

Comment on What IS Cigar PEG? by Andrea Gold

Andrea Gold — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:47:12 +0000

I totally support Ed Rigsbee with his fundraising efforts! He does this function tirelessly, with no personal return for all of the time he gives. Every year I donate my time and expertise to participate in his BureauMatch function and I also have been an auction “product” (Victim–teasing here!) to also raise money, where speakers donate to the Cigar PEG and in return, get valuable time with speakers bureaus, along with their sage advice to assist their careers.
The “cigar” in this group’s name is misleading. Yes, there may be a fun function for the smokers out there. But many nonsmokers participate in Ed’s very fun and fulfilling Cigar PEG events! Your money goes to a great and meaningful charitable cause, and I highly recommend participating in Cigar PEG or donating to the group, if the spirit moves you!