Contest: Yet Another Reason to Join Cigar Rights of America
4 Oct 2012
We’ve praised the efforts of Cigar Rights of America many times. The organization does tireless work defending the rights of cigar smokers against harmful government-imposed regulations, taxes, and smoking bans.
That alone should be reason enough for cigar smokers to pay the modest sum of $35 to formally join and support this important endeavor. But with the assistance of Prometheus, a purveyor of fine cigars and accessories that has supported CRA since its founding, we thought we’d give you yet another reason to join Cigar Rights of America.
Prize: Prometheus, which is run by Keith Park, who was instrumental in founding CRA, has graciously donated a fantastic prize consisting of a Prometheus 20th Anniversary Edition God of Fire Serie B 5-Cigar Assortment Box and a Prometheus Retro 20th Anniversary Lighter (combined MSRP $198). Both items will go to one lucky winner.
How to Enter: Entry is simple. If you’re already a dues-paying member of CRA, just leave a comment on this post stating so. If you’re not a member yet, head over to CRA and join (you’ll get two free cigars for joining), then leave a comment saying you’ve just joined to enter. (By entering, you give us permission to verify with CRA that you are a dues-paying member in good standing.) We’ll randomly select a winner (fine print here) in a week.
If you’re on the fence about joining CRA, consider this: Two years ago it seemed a forgone conclusion that by this time the FDA would be regulating cigars, most likely imposing restrictions that would limit new cigars that could be developed, alter traditional packaging, eliminate cigar shop events that include free samples, and outlaw walk-in humidors. Today, in large part because of CRA and its promotion of the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act (which has majority support in the House and significant support in the Senate), those devastating restrictions have not come to fruition. And passing the bill seems a real possibility, something that seemed impossible when the bill was first introduced.
So if you haven’t already joined Cigar Rights of America, do so right away (and be eligible to win this top-notch prize). And if you are currently a member, proudly enter the contest, because you have already taken an important step in the defense of your cigar rights.
Once again, thanks to Prometheus (who also makes Sencillo and Angelenos) for providing this excellent prize in support of a great cause.
photo credit: Prometheus
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Very well done guys. Go CRA!
CRA!
CRA!
NIce work Stogie Guys…
Proud member
CRA dues paying member and supporter of the cause!
Kevin Keithan – a CRA membmer!
Joined CRA just a couple months ago
Card-carrying CRA member from the beginning. Thanks, StogieGuys.
I am a proud member of the CRA!
W. Wade Howard
Renewed my membership a few months ago!
also a proud member of cra since july of 08.
Joined a few months ago. Have had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Loope as well. Fantastic organization
Thought I had signed up previously, but realized I must have never gone through with it. Just joined officially
Nice
I am a proud member of CRA
Been a member or CRA since 2009.
Dues-paying member #236157, reporting in.
Thanks for the contest, guys!
Dues-paying member, reporting in.
Proud member #99957681
Yes I am!
Proud member since the beginning. Keep up the good work!
Proud member who just renewed a few months back.
I just received a mailer to join and now this… ok, you got me. I signed up just now. Thanks for the nudge.
Proud Member since 2010. # 227981
Member #99956949, anyone that enjoys cigars should be or become a member of CRA
Great contest! I just renewed!
Member number 99966783, nice contest!
Member #:99965837 Excellent contest!
99956424 and proud of it
CRA Member 196154 Robert Gianelli.
Member 217834. Step up and be counted, have a voice, or quit-u-bitchin'
Member 99958772 checking in!!!
Thanks for the contest!!!
Have been a member since the inception. A great organization whose only agenda is protecting the rights of those of us who enjoy nothing better than to sit down, relax, reflect, and enjoy the peace and quiet of the moment with friends and family. Nothing finer!
Am a member of CRA for several years.
Am a proud member. Thanks for doing this guys!!!
Recently joined CRA to help fight the good fight.
I am a member of CRA and intend to continue my membership and support cigar rights.
Go get 'em guys!
Member#99956229 Proud to support CRA
CRA – Protecting our cigar RIGHTS!
Oh, yeah, I'm a member (Reply to myself)!
Joined CRA today!
Dues paying member 1+years and proud to be so.
Been a member for two years now and it keeps getting better. And I love that cigar brands are expressing CRA support in their ads these days. Support has been gaining awareness and public momentum and it should! Keep fighting!
Keep up the good work!
Member# 99962623
Stogie Guys Rock!!!
We are NOT going to let the government touch the quality and the history behind the art of making a premium hand made cigar! Together and respectfully raising our voices we can keep the tradition alive.
I'm in
Thanks, but I'm already a member of CRA.
Cigar Evaluations is a PROUD member of the CRA (Member #99965945) and encourages everyone to support this group! Thanks for this contest!
CRA has made a massive difference and we as small business retail tobacconists are indebted to them. Support CRA, support your right to smoke! -Dan, member# 201572
I am a Life Member of the C.R.A. #99957189 and I joined to make sure my rights as a cigar smoker are not violated. Anyone who loves cigars as much as I should join 4LIFE.
I'm a proud life member