On behalf of the members of the US Embassy Chapter of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club (TCAC), I would like to invite you to join us for the 76th meeting of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club on FRIDAY, 18 May  2012.

This meeting will be held at the Fire Pit on the EMBASSY side.  The fire pit is located behind the Kabul Embassy Employees Association (KEEA) store, the Dry Cleaners and the Marine Security Guard Quarters. Please mark this time and date on your calendar.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership dues are a one-time donation of $50 (cash).  This amount includes a lifetime membership and an embroidered Outer Banks club polo shirt.  It also includes a featured premium, hand-made cigar at each meeting (when available.

FEATURED CIGAR:

The first 100 members who attend will be smoking the Thunder by Nimish 6X52 Toro cigar. Attending members who do not receive a featured cigar will be provided another premium cigar.

Thunder is a medium to full-bodied blend created by Nimish Desai, cousin of Rocky Patel. You know, the big jolly fellow.

This Nicaraguan-made premium is teeming with flavor, thanks to a dark and leathery Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, and robust blend of Nicaraguan long-fillers.

Each Thunder opens with a peppery blast, preparing the palate for a rich and complex series of deep flavors. Notes of espresso and white pepper are present throughout the burn, while a touch of cocoa enters the fray midway through.

Each puff ends with a long, semi-sweet finish lingering long on the palate, completing an eventful handmade under the Rocky Patel tent.

Due to limited quantities of the featured cigars, a lifetime membership of  634 and an average attendance of 80-100 aficionados, you must attend and participate in the meeting to receive a cigar.

SPONSOR:

The cigars average $112 for a box of 20 and $5.60 for a single cigar and  were purchased with club funds from Famous Smoke Shop  for this meeting .

 One of the high points of our meetings is the RAFFLE.

At each meeting (when available) cigars and cigar accessories (e.g., cutters, humidors, ash trays, shirts, hats, books, etc.) that have been donated by members, sponsors and in some cases, purchased with club funds, will be offered to members and guests in a raffle.  Tickets cost $1 each and there’s no limit as to how many tickets can be purchased by members and guests. Funds generated will be used to purchase additional raffle items, featured cigars and coins.

2      Bottles of Butane (1 draw for each bottle; purchased with club funds).

2       Xikar Torch Lighters (1 draw each lighter; donated by TCAC sponsor and

honorary member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc for this meeting)

•  2        Xikar Cutters (1 draw each cutter; donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary

member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc. for this meeting)

1        Box of 19 Macanudo Cru Royale Gigante cigars (1 draw for each cigar;

purchased with club funds ).

1       Box of 10 Double Happiness cigars  (1 draw each cigar; purchased with club funds from for this meeting)

1       Box of 20 Rocky Patel Renaissance Robusto cigars (1 draw; donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Rocky Patel for this meeting)

BALL CAPS, CLUB SHIRTS and COINS:

TCAC ball caps (with “US Embassy Chapter” lettering): Black, Dungaree (blue jeans) Red and Olive. Caps cost; $12 each.

TCAC challenge coins: Coins cost $10 each

10^th Anniversary “Never Forget” Challenge Coins: Coins cost $10 each.

TCAC Polos, Mock-Turtlenecks and Zippered Hoodies: A new order of Polos, Mock-Ts and Zippered Hoodies has been shipped.  If you are a new member, or a member who hasn’t received your Polo shirt, we will issue the sizes we have on-hand at this meeting, according to date joined. If we don’t have your size it will arrive with the next shipment.

 “WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS A GOOD $5 CIGAR!”

The US Embassy chapter offers limited quantities of single, handmade, premium cigars for sale at the meetings. The cigars cost $5 each and due to limited quantities, there is a limit of 4 cigars per member per meeting.  Look for the large display humidor at the sales table.

 TCAC PRESIDENT’S 100

You may have seen a select number of US Army soldiers wearing a patch that identifies them as members of the President’s 100, an award for outstanding marksmanship ability. Well, now you can become a member of the TCAC President’s 100.

My goal in our 3^rd year was to add a minimum of 100 new members to the chapter. At 634 we have surpassed this goal!.

Each member who attends and sponsors at least 1 new person who joins at a meeting, will receive 5 free raffle tickets for each new member sponsored. This challenge began with the 53rd meeting and will continue until we increase our chapter membership by 100. Thanks to member Donel Pascual for this idea!

 “Moe” O’Donovan

President

Check out the new  and continuously upgraded website developed by TCAC Member and Webmaster Rodel Valenzuela:  http://www.Tali-bannedCigarAficionadoClub.com/

Cigar Quote:

 ”SUBLIME TOBACCO…

Divine in hookahs, glorious in a pipe’

When tipped with amber, mellow, rich and ripe;

Like other charmers, wooing the caress

More dazzlingly when daring in full dress.

Yet thy true lovers more admire, by far,

Thy naked beauties – give me a cigar!”

Lord Byron, The Island, Canto II

Lord Byron, The Island, Canto II

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On behalf of the members of the US Embassy Chapter of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club (TCAC), I would like to invite you to join us for the 75th meeting of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club on FRIDAY, 4 May  2012.

This meeting will be held at the Fire Pit on the EMBASSY side.  The fire pit is located behind the Kabul Embassy Employees Association (KEEA) store, the Dry Cleaners and the Marine Security Guard Quarters. Please mark this time and date on your calendar.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership dues are a one-time donation of $50 (cash).  This amount includes a lifetime membership and an embroidered Outer Banks club polo shirt.  It also includes a featured premium, hand-made cigar at each meeting (when available.

FEATURED CIGAR:

The first 100 members who attend will be smoking the #9 Cigar of the Year from Cigar Aficionado Magazine,  the 4 ¾ X 54 Warlock Robusto cigar. Attending members who do not receive a featured cigar will be provided another premium cigar.

A graceful display of power

Carefully crafted by hand in Nicaragua under the supervision of cigar-maker Omar Ortez, the Warlock is a bold super-premium equipped with ample flavor.

Each of these dark and oily handmades combines a powerful blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers inside a rich Nicaraguan binder.

A toothy, reddish-hued Ecuadorian Cubano wrapper hugs this blend, finishing off an eventful blend of superior tobaccos.

The smoke is complex and robust, issuing deep woodsy notes, nuts, and a long, rich finish complemented by subtle spices.

Powerful yet refined, the medium to full-bodied Warlock is a tasty treat for the senses.

Due to limited quantities of the featured cigars, a lifetime membership of  623 and an average attendance of 80-100 aficionados, you must attend and participate in the meeting to receive a cigar.

SPONSOR:

The cigars average $129 for a box of 20 and $6.50 for a single cigar and  were purchased with club funds from Famous Smoke Shop  for this meeting .

 One of the high points of our meetings is the RAFFLE.

At each meeting (when available) cigars and cigar accessories (e.g., cutters, humidors, ash trays, shirts, hats, books, etc.) that have been donated by members, sponsors and in some cases, purchased with club funds, will be offered to members and guests in a raffle.  Tickets cost $1 each and there’s no limit as to how many tickets can be purchased by members and guests. Funds generated will be used to purchase additional raffle items, featured cigars and coins.

• 2      Bottles of Butane (1 draw for each bottle; purchased with club funds).
• 2       Xikar Torch Lighters (1 draw each lighter; donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc for this meeting
• 2       Xikar Cutters (1 draw each cutter; donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc. for this meeting)
• Box of 20 Perdomo Lot 23 cigars (1 draw for each cigar; purchased with club funds )
• 1        Acrylic Canister Humidor with 5 Arganese 5 X 7 Churchill Cigars and Humidifier (1 draw; purchased with club funds from for this meeting)

BALL CAPS, CLUB SHIRTS and COINS:

TCAC ball caps (with “US Embassy Chapter” lettering): Black, Dungaree (blue jeans) Red and Olive. Caps cost; $12 each.

TCAC challenge coins: Coins cost $10 each

10^th Anniversary “Never Forget” Challenge Coins: Coins cost $10 each.

TCAC Polos, Mock-Turtlenecks and Zippered Hoodies: A new order of Polos, Mock-Ts and Zippered Hoodies has been shipped.  If you are a new member, or a member who hasn’t received your Polo shirt, we will issue the sizes we have on-hand at this meeting, according to date joined. If we don’t have your size it will arrive with the next shipment.

 “WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS A GOOD $5 CIGAR!”

The US Embassy chapter offers limited quantities of single, handmade, premium cigars for sale at the meetings. The cigars cost $5 each and due to limited quantities, there is a limit of 4 cigars per member per meeting.  Look for the large display humidor at the sales table.

 TCAC PRESIDENT’S 100

You may have seen a select number of US Army soldiers wearing a patch that identifies them as members of the President’s 100, an award for outstanding marksmanship ability. Well, now you can become a member of the TCAC President’s 100.

My goal in our 3^rd year was to add a minimum of 100 new members to the chapter. At 623 we have surpassed this goal!.

Each member who attends and sponsors at least 1 new person who joins at a meeting, will receive 5 free raffle tickets for each new member sponsored. This challenge began with the 53rd meeting and will continue until we increase our chapter membership by 100. Thanks to member Donel Pascual for this idea!

 “Moe” O’Donovan

President

Check out the new  and continuously upgraded website developed by TCAC Member and Webmaster Rodel Valenzuela:  http://www.Tali-bannedCigarAficionadoClub.com/

Cigar Quote:

 “He sat down, tucked the tiger-skin robe around his legs and lit a cigar. How is it that you don’t smoke? A cigar is not just a pleasure; it’s the crown and hallmark of pleasure.

Ah, this is life!”  Leo Tolstoy: Anna Karenina

Leo Tolstoy

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On behalf of the members of the US Embassy Chapter of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club (TCAC), I would like to invite you to join us for the 74th meeting of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club on FRIDAY, 20 April  2012.

NOTE: This meeting will be held at the Fire Pit on the EMBASSY side.  The fire pit is located behind the Kabul Embassy Employees Association (KEEA) store, the Dry Cleaners and the Marine Security Guard Quarters. Please mark this time and date on your calendar.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership dues are a one-time donation of $50 (cash). This amount includes a lifetime membership and an embroidered Outer Banks club polo shirt. It also includes a featured premium, hand-made cigar at each meeting (when available.

FEATURED CIGAR:

The first 100 members who attend will be smoking the #1 Cigar of the Year from Cigar Aficionado Magazine,  the 7X48 Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill cigar. Attending members who do not receive a featured cigar will be provided another premium cigar.

The Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill was built around the Corojo dos mil seis (Corojo 2006 wrapper). The wrapper was grown in late 2006 on the farm in Trojes, Honduras and was in fermentation and aging through mid-2008.

Alec Bradley Prensado possesses an abundance of strength and natural sweetness as well as a tremendous amount of complexity.

The Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill is as gorgeous a cigar as you will ever see, with a picture-perfect head and a stunning wrapper.

But it is the flavor that makes it a classic smoke. The Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos come together to create leather, chocolate and spice notes, and a long, lush finish.

Due to limited quantities of the featured cigars, a lifetime membership of  609 and an average attendance of 80-100 aficionados, you must attend and participate in the meeting to receive a cigar.

SPONSOR:

The cigars average $165 for a box of 20, $7.75 to $10 for a single cigar and  were purchased with club funds from Cigars International for this meeting .

 One of the high points of our meetings is the RAFFLE.

At each meeting (when available) cigars and cigar accessories (e.g., cutters, humidors, ash trays, shirts, hats, books, etc.) that have been donated by members, sponsors and in some cases, purchased with club funds, will be offered to members and guests in a raffle. Tickets cost $1 each and there’s no limit as to how many tickets can be purchased by members and guests. Funds generated will be used to purchase additional raffle items, featured cigars and coins.

• 2       Bottles of Butane (1 draw for each bottle; purchased with club funds for this meeting).
• 2       Xikar Torch Lighters (1 draw each lighter;  donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc for this meeting
• 2        Xikar Cutters (1 draw each cutter; donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc. for this meeting)
• 1        Herf-a-Dor Travel Humidor with 5 Perdomo El Gordo Champagne Cigars
• 1        20 Count humidor with torch lighter, humidification jar, cigar solution and cutter  (1 draw each cigar; purchased with club funds from for this meeting)

BALL CAPS, CLUB SHIRTS and COINS:

TCAC ball caps (with “US Embassy Chapter” lettering): New hats have arrived!!!!Black, Dungaree (blue jeans) Red and Olive. Caps cost; $12 each.

TCAC challenge coins: Coins cost $10 each

10^th Anniversary “Never Forget” Challenge Coins: Coins cost $10 each.

TCAC Polos, Mock-Turtlenecks and Zippered Hoodies: A new order of Polos, Mock-Ts and Zippered Hoodies has Arrived!!!.  If you are a new member, or a member who hasn’t received your Polo shirt, we will issue the sizes we have on-hand at this meeting, according to date joined. If we don’t have your size it will arrive with the next shipment.

 “WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS A GOOD $5 CIGAR!”

The US Embassy chapter offers limited quantities of single, handmade, premium cigars for sale at the meetings. The cigars cost $5 each and due to limited quantities, there is a limit of 4 cigars per member per meeting.  Look for the large display humidor at the sales table.

 TCAC PRESIDENT’S 100

You may have seen a select number of US Army soldiers wearing a patch that identifies them as members of the President’s 100, an award for outstanding marksmanship ability. Well, now you can become a member of the TCAC President’s 100.

My goal in our 3^rd year was to add a minimum of 100 new members to the chapter. At 609 we have surpassed this goal!.

Each member who attends and sponsors at least 1 new person who joins at a meeting, will receive 5 free raffle tickets for each new member sponsored. This challenge began with the 53rd meeting and will continue until we increase our chapter membership by 100. Thanks to member Donel Pascual for this idea!

 “Moe” O’Donovan

President

Check out the new  and continuously upgraded website developed by TCAC Member and Webmaster Rodel Valenzuela:  http://www.tali-bannedcigaraficionadoclub.com/

Cigar Quote:

 “My rule of life, prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite, smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after, and if need be during all meals, and in the intervals between them.”

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

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On behalf of the members of the US Embassy Chapter of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club (TCAC), I would like to invite you to join us for the 72nd meeting of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club on FRIDAY, 6 April  2012.

NOTE: This meeting will be held at the Fire Pit on the EMBASSY side.  The fire pit is located behind the Kabul Embassy Employees Association (KEEA) store, the Dry Cleaners and the Marine Security Guard Quarters. Please mark this time and date on your calendar.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership dues are a one-time donation of $50 (cash). This amount includes a lifetime membership and an embroidered Outer Banks club polo shirt. It also includes a featured premium, hand-made cigar at each meeting (when available.

FEATURED CIGAR:

The first 100 members who attend won’t be fooled because they will be smoking the #2 Cigar of the Year from Cigar Aficionado Magazine,  the 5.5 X 54  La Aroma de Cuba Belicoso cigar. Attending members who do not receive a featured cigar will be provided another premium cigar.

Ashton Distributors Inc. has owned its own cigar brands for more than 25 years, but the company has broken new ground with the creation of La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor. The cigar brand is the first from Philadelphia’s Ashton to be made with a Mexican wrapper.

Mexican leaf has been used forever in the cigar industry, but Ashton has always opted to use Connecticut broadleaf on its dark cigars. Most Mexican maduros are made with a leaf known as San Andrés Negro, while these La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amors have wrappers grown from Cuban seeds. The lush and fertile San Andrés Valley outside of Veracruz turns these leaves dark and oily, packing them with flavor.

La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor is rolled for Ashton in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, the massive factory run by the talented Garcia family. Originally from Cuba, José “Pepin” Garcia, his son Jaime and daughter Janny now make millions of cigars at My Father, perhaps none finer than the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Belicoso. They combine Nicaraguan tobacco they grow themselves—using two binder leaves, as is their custom—with this dark, Mexican wrapper, and the combination is sublime. The tidy Belicoso is a box-pressed smoke that burns beautifully and has a lovely woody component balanced by notes of sweet nougat and copious amounts of nuts on the palate.

These cigars are not only delicious, but consistent. This is the second year running a Mi Amor has made our Top 25 list.

Due to limited quantities of the featured cigars, a lifetime membership of  573 and an average attendance of 80-100 aficionados, you must attend and participate in the meeting to receive a cigar.

SPONSOR:

The cigars average $155 for a box of 20 and $7.75 for a single cigar  were purchased with club funds from Famous Cigars USA for this meeting .

 One of the high points of our meetings is the RAFFLE.

At each meeting (when available) cigars and cigar accessories (e.g., cutters, humidors, ash trays, shirts, hats, books, etc.) that have been donated by members, sponsors and in some cases, purchased with club funds, will be offered to members and guests in a raffle. Tickets cost $1 each and there’s no limit as to how many tickets can be purchased by members and guests. Funds generated will be used to purchase additional raffle items, featured cigars and coins.

• 2       Bottles of Butane (1 draw for each bottle; purchased with club funds for this meeting).
• 2       Xikar Torch Lighters (1 draw each lighter;  donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc for this meeting
• 2        Xikar Cutters (1 draw each cutter; donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc. for this meeting
• 20       Gurkha Vintage Shaggy Cigars   (1 draw for each sampler; purchased with club funds from TCAC sponsor and honorary member

David Haddad of Fumar Cigars USA for this meeting):

• 1        Herf-a-Dor Travel Humidor with 5 Perdomo El Gordo Champagne Cigars
• 1        Box of  25  La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Obelisco Cigars  (1 draw each cigar; purchased with club funds from for this meeting)

BALL CAPS, CLUB SHIRTS and COINS:

TCAC ball caps (with “US Embassy Chapter” lettering): New hats have arrived!!!!Black, Dungaree (blue jeans) Red and Olive. Caps cost; $12 each.

TCAC challenge coins: Coins cost $10 each

10^th Anniversary “Never Forget” Challenge Coins: Coins cost $10 each.

TCAC Polos, Mock-Turtlenecks and Zippered Hoodies: A new order of Polos, Mock-Ts and Zippered Hoodies has Arrived!!!.  If you are a new member, or a member who hasn’t received your Polo shirt, we will issue the sizes we have on-hand at this meeting, according to date joined. If we don’t have your size it will arrive with the next shipment.

 “WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS A GOOD $5 CIGAR!”

The US Embassy chapter offers limited quantities of single, handmade, premium cigars for sale at the meetings. The cigars cost $5 each and due to limited quantities, there is a limit of 4 cigars per member per meeting.  Look for the large display humidor at the sales table.

 TCAC PRESIDENT’S 100

You may have seen a select number of US Army soldiers wearing a patch that identifies them as members of the President’s 100, an award for outstanding marksmanship ability. Well, now you can become a member of the TCAC President’s 100.

My goal in our 3^rd year was to add a minimum of 100 new members to the chapter. At 600 we have surpassed this goal!.

Each member who attends and sponsors at least 1 new person who joins at a meeting, will receive 5 free raffle tickets for each new member sponsored. This challenge began with the 53rd meeting and will continue until we increase our chapter membership by 100. Thanks to member Donel Pascual for this idea!

 “Moe” O’Donovan

President

Check out the new  and continuously upgraded website developed by TCAC Member and Webmaster Rodel Valenzuela:  http://www.tali-bannedcigaraficionadoclub.com/

Cigar Quote:

“Here, have a cigar. Light it up and be somebody!”

Pete Kelly’s Blues

Pete Kelly's Blue

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On behalf of the members of the US Embassy Chapter of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club (TCAC), I would like to invite you to join us for the 71st meeting of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club on FRIDAY, 30 March 2012 at 1400.

NOTE: This meeting will be held at the Fire Pit on the EMBASSY side.  The fire pit is located behind the Kabul Embassy Employees Association (KEEA) store, the Dry Cleaners and the Marine Security Guard Quarters. Please mark this time and date on your calendar.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership dues are a one-time donation of $50 (cash). This amount includes a lifetime membership and an embroidered Outer Banks club polo shirt. It also includes a featured premium, hand-made cigar at each meeting (when available.

FEATURED CIGAR:

Featured Cigar

The first 96 members who attend will be smoking the 6X54 Cain Daytona cigar. Attending members who do not receive a featured cigar will be provided another premium cigar.

If you crave the spicy, unique flavor of Ligero tobaccos but find Cain and Cain F a bit too strong, the Cain Daytona series just might be the smoke for you. It’s not as strong, but just as flavorful. You can smoke this one on an empty stomach. That’s a big plus for cigars known for their strength.

Made with an oily Nicaraguan Habano wrapper and filler from the Jalapa Valley region of Nicaragua, Cain Daytona is Cain’s first medium-bodied cigar, and the first full line offering from Oliva Cigar Co.’s new branch, Studio Tobac.

Due to limited quantities of the featured cigars, a lifetime membership of  591 and an average attendance of 80-100 aficionados, you must attend and participate in the meeting to receive a cigar.

SPONSOR:

The cigars average $140 for a box of 24 and $5.83 for a single cigar. The Cain Daytona cigars were purchased with club funds from TCAC sponsor Mike’s Cigars for this meeting .

One of the high points of our meetings is the RAFFLE.

At each meeting (when available) cigars and cigar accessories (e.g., cutters, humidors, ash trays, shirts, hats, books, etc.) that have been donated by members, sponsors and in some cases, purchased with club funds, will be offered to members and guests in a raffle. Tickets cost $1 each and there’s no limit as to how many tickets can be purchased by members and guests. Funds generated will be used to purchase additional raffle items, featured cigars and coins.

• 2      Xikar Torch Lighters (1 draw each lighter;  donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc. for this meeting)
• 2      Xikar Cutters (1 draw each cutter; donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc. for this meeting)5     Assorted Cigar Shirts  (1 draw for each shirt; donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Paul Moreno of Silo Cigars for this meeting).
• 1      Package of 5 Humi-care Portable Humidification Pillows (1 draw; purchased with club funds from for this meeting)
• 20     Indian Tabac (Rocky Patel) Salomon Cigars  (1 draw each cigar; purchased with club funds from for this meeting
• 1     20 count humidor with torch lighter, humidification jar, cigar solution and cutter   (1 draw; purchased with club funds for this meeting)

BALL CAPS, CLUB SHIRTS and COINS:

TCAC ball caps (with “US Embassy Chapter” lettering): New hats have arrived!!!!Black, Dungaree (blue jeans) Red and Olive. Caps cost; $12 each.

TCAC challenge coins: Coins cost $10 each

10^th Anniversary “Never Forget” Challenge Coins: Coins cost $10 each.

TCAC Polos, Mock-Turtlenecks and Zippered Hoodies: A new order of Polos, Mock-Ts and Zippered Hoodies has Arrived!!!.  If you are a new member, or a member who hasn’t received your Polo shirt, we will issue the sizes we have on-hand at this meeting, according to date joined. If we don’t have your size it will arrive with the next shipment.

“WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS A GOOD $5 CIGAR!”

The US Embassy chapter offers limited quantities of single, handmade, premium cigars for sale at the meetings. The cigars cost $5 each and due to limited quantities, there is a limit of 4 cigars per member per meeting.  Look for the large display humidor at the sales table.

TCAC PRESIDENT’S 100

You may have seen a select number of US Army soldiers wearing a patch that identifies them as members of the President’s 100, an award for outstanding marksmanship ability. Well, now you can become a member of the TCAC President’s 100.

My goal in our 3^rd year was to add a minimum of 100 new members to the chapter. At 591 we have surpassed this goal!.

Each member who attends and sponsors at least 1 new person who joins at a meeting, will receive 5 free raffle tickets for each new member sponsored. This challenge began with the 53rd meeting and will continue until we increase our chapter membership by 100. Thanks to member Donel Pascual for this idea!

“Moe” O’Donovan

President

Check out the new  and continuously upgraded website developed by TCAC Member and Webmaster Rodel Valenzuela:  http://www.tali-bannedcigaraficionadoclub.com/

Cigar Quote:

“By the cigars they smoke and the composers they love, ye shall know the texture of men’s (and women’s) souls”

John Galsworthy

John Galsworthy

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Fellow Aficionados,

Please join us for the 12th meeting of the Eggers-Qalaa Chapter of the Tali-Banned Cigar Aficionado Club at 1700 HRS on FRIDAY, 23 MARCH 2012, at the QALAA HOUSE FIRE PIT.

This week’s meeting will be followed by the 1^st Annual Spring Spectacular Extravaganza Extraordinaire at1700 HRS on FRIDAY, 30 MARCH 2012, at the SAME TIME/LOCATION.

SPRING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:

The Eggers-Qalaa Chapter member who sponsors the most new members over the course of the next two meetings (23-Mar-12 and 30-Mar-12) will receive a very special prize package!

Chief is keeping this Grand Prize Top Secret, so even I don’t know what to expect. I can only speculate that it will include a complete set of essential accessories for the serious Cigar Aficionado (premium lighter/cutter set, butane, humidor, cigars).

So round up your friends – and maybe even some strangers – and bring them to a meeting for a chance to win big!

MEMBERSHIP:

Membership dues are a one-time donation of $50 USD. Members are entitled to a lifetime membership which includes an embroidered Moss Green Eggers-Qalaa Chapter polo shirt and a featured premium, hand-   made cigar at each meeting.

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THESE FEATURED CIGARS:

Friday, 23 March 2012: Ernesto Perez Carrillo  (E.P. Carrillo) Short Run 2011.*

The concept behind Short Run is simple: a one-time blend released once or twice a year made in limited numbers (Only 108,000 were made.).

The E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2011 is a complex, medium-bodied smoke characterized by rich, creamy flavors and an inviting aroma. blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican long leaf filler, rolled in a beautiful Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that smokes with an even, slow, burn full of complex flavors of earthy wood, nutmeg and spicy-sweet hints.

The only think you might like better than this week’s Featured Cigar is NEXT WEEK’S FEATURED CIGAR

Friday, 30 March 2012: Ashton VSG*

Virgin Sun Grown – Full flavored and rich, with a medley of rich roasted mocha notes, a fantastic aroma of vanilla, and spicy flavors of pepper, cinnamon, and a hint of clove.

The VSG is blended exclusively by Carlos Fuente Jr. using 4-5 year old aged Dominican fillers. The distinct flavor of VSG comes from its wrapper, which is grown exclusively for Ashton VSG at the Oliva (Fuente) Family private estate in Ecuador. The leaf is taken from the higher primings and matures slowly by sunlight filtered through the region’s natural cloud covering. The result is the rich intoxicating wrapper which has made the Ashton VSG the most in demand cigar on the market today.

*Due to limited quantities, must be present to receive a featured cigar.

RAFFLE PRIZES:

At each meeting cigars and cigar accessories that have been donated by members or sponsors will be offered to members and guests in a raffle. Tickets cost $1 each for members, and $2 each for non-members, and there is no limit to the number of tickets that can be purchased. Purchase $20 or more worth of tickets, and receive a free premium cigar. Funds generated are used to purchase cigars for future meetings.

This week’s raffle prizes will include:

Tier 1: Cigars, of course!

Tier 2: More cigars, lighters, cutters, butane for lighters, ashtrays, and other assorted goodies

Grand Prize: Spanish Cedar Humidor –Will keep your cigars moist and fresh for as long as you can resist smoking them!

CIGAR TIP:

The smooth styling of Dennis Wagner will rock your gypsy soul with this week’s Cigar Tip. Plus, I am running out of ideas.

Please let one of the Officer’s know if you would like to present your own Cigar Tip.

OFFICER ELECTION / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Our VP (that would be me, if you haven’t caught on yet), is redeploying back to Buffalo, NY to get married.

I have nominated Dennis Wagner to be our Chapter’s 2^nd Vice President. If you are interested in being a club officer will accept nominations at the 23-Mar-12 meeting.

We’re always looking for your ideas and extra help. If you are interested doing something for the club in a less official capacity, please let us know.

STUFF TO BUY:

TCAC Eggers-Qalaa Chapter coins – individually numbered, $10 each

Assorted premium cigars – individual and sampler packs, various prices. Contact Chief Byers for the menu

TCAC Eggers-Qalaa Chapter ball caps, $15 each

TCAC Eggers-Qalaa Chapter Polos HAVE FINALLY ARRIVED! Chief Byers is still apologizing for the lengthy wait.

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Eggers-Qalla Chapter –Spring Spectacular Extravaganza Extraordinaire at1700 HRS onFRIDAY, 30 MARCH 2012, at theQALAA HOUSE FIRE PIT. Upcoming cigar: Ashton VSG

US Embassy Chapter – at1400 HRS onFRIDAY,30 MARCH 2012, at theFIRE PIT ON THE EMBASSY SIDE. Upcoming Cigar:

Don’t forget to “Like” our Facebook page! Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/EggersQalaaTCAC for photos and announcements.

Seth “Chief” Byers      Matt “Pyro” Burkett    
President       Vice President
Eggers-Qalaa Chapter
http://tali-bannedcigaraficionadoclub.com/

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On behalf of the members of the US Embassy Chapter of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club (TCAC), I would like to invite you to join us for the 70th meeting of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club on FRIDAY, 16 March 2012.

NOTE: This meeting will be held at the Fire Pit on the EMBASSY side.  The fire pit is located behind the Kabul Embassy Employees Association (KEEA) store, the Dry Cleaners and the Marine Security Guard Quarters. Please mark this time and date on your calendar.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership dues are a one-time donation of $50 (cash). This amount includes a lifetime membership and an embroidered Outer Banks club polo shirt. It also includes a featured premium, hand-made cigar at each meeting (when available.

FEATURED CIGAR:

The first 100 members who attend will be smoking a “Bit O’ the Green” when they receive the 6.5 X 58 CAO Lot 58 OSA Sol cigar. Attending members who do not receive a featured cigar will be provided another premium cigar.

Introducing OSA Sol, CAO’s most unique creation to date.

The secret between CAO OSA Sol is the wrapper. This exquisite leaf is grown in Olancho, San Agustin, a fertile valley of Honduras surrounded by tree covered mountains. This field is hugged by a crystal clear river, feeding the sun-nurtured tobaccos with pure spring waters and producing a uniquely robust and earth wrapper leaf. A sun-grown leaf, hence CAO OSA Sol.

CAO OSA Sol marks the first use of this rare, proprietary tobacco variety.

A glorious presentation to see and burn, each cigar contains a flavorful OSA sun-grown wrapper chock full of Nicaraguan and Honduran long-fillers inside a hearty Connecticut Broadleaf binder. Medium in body, CAO OSA Sol gushes with rustic tobacco flavors enhanced by earthy undertones, subtle spices, and a touch of leather.

Aromatic is an understatement, as each OSA Sol fills the air above with thick clouds of smoke and a lovely, rich, earthy scent.

Due to limited quantities of the featured cigars, a lifetime membership of  573 and an average attendance of 80-100 aficionados, you must attend and participate in the meeting to receive a cigar.

SPONSOR:

The cigars average $135 for a box of 25 and were purchased with club funds from TCAC member and sponsor David Haddad of Fumar Cigars USA for this meeting .

One of the high points of our meetings is the RAFFLE.

At each meeting (when available) cigars and cigar accessories (e.g., cutters, humidors, ash trays, shirts, hats, books, etc.) that have been donated by members, sponsors and in some cases, purchased with club funds, will be offered to members and guests in a raffle. Tickets cost $1 each and there’s no limit as to how many tickets can be purchased by members and guests. Funds generated will be used to purchase additional raffle items, featured cigars and coins.

•  2      Times Pioneer Torch Lighters (1 draw each lighter;  donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Steve Schranz of Lighters Direct for this meeting)
•  2      Xikar Cutters (1 draw each cutter; donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc. for this meeting)
• 25     La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Obelisco Cigars  (1 draw each cigar; purchased with club funds from for this meeting
•  5        CAO 5-Pack Samplers   (1 draw for each sampler; purchased with club funds for this meeting).
• 1        Herf-a-Dor Travel Humidor with 5 Perdomo El Gordo Champagne Cigars (1 draw for each sampler; purchased with club funds for this meeting).

BALL CAPS, CLUB SHIRTS and COINS:

TCAC ball caps (with “US Embassy Chapter” lettering): New hats have arrived!!!!Black, Dungaree (blue jeans) Red and Olive. Caps cost; $12 each.

TCAC challenge coins: Coins cost $10 each

10^th Anniversary “Never Forget” Challenge Coins: Coins cost $10 each.

TCAC Polos, Mock-Turtlenecks and Zippered Hoodies: A new order of Polos, Mock-Ts and Zippered Hoodies has Arrived!!!.  If you are a new member, or a member who hasn’t received your Polo shirt, we will issue the sizes we have on-hand at this meeting, according to date joined. If we don’t have your size it will arrive with the next shipment.

“WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS A GOOD $5 CIGAR!”

The US Embassy chapter offers limited quantities of single, handmade, premium cigars for sale at the meetings. The cigars cost $5 each and due to limited quantities, there is a limit of 4 cigars per member per meeting.  Look for the large display humidor at the sales table.

TCAC PRESIDENT’S 100

You may have seen a select number of US Army soldiers wearing a patch that identifies them as members of the President’s 100, an award for outstanding marksmanship ability. Well, now you can become a member of the TCAC President’s 100.

My goal in our 3^rd year was to add a minimum of 100 new members to the chapter. At 582 we have surpassed this goal!.

Each member who attends and sponsors at least 1 new person who joins at a meeting, will receive 5 free raffle tickets for each new membersponsored. This challenge began with the 53rd meeting and will continue until we increase our chapter membership by 100. Thanks to member Donel Pascual for this idea!

“Moe” O’Donovan

President

Check out the new  and continuously upgraded website developed by TCAC Member and Webmaster Rodel Valenzuela:  http://www.tali-bannedcigaraficionadoclub.com/

Cigar Quote:

“A Hoyo de Monterey double corona is my favorite Cuban since Desi Arnez.”

Bill Cosby

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On behalf of the members of the US Embassy Chapter of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club (TCAC), I would like to invite you to join us for the 69th meeting of the Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club on FRIDAY, 2 March 2012.

NOTE: This meeting will be held at our new location at the Fire Pit on the EMBASSY side.  The fire pit is located behind the Kabul Embassy Employees Association (KEEA) store, the Dry Cleaners and the Marine Security Guard Quarters. Please mark this time and date on your calendar.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership dues are a one-time donation of $50 (cash). This amount includes a lifetime membership and an embroidered Outer Banks club polo shirt. It also includes a featured premium, hand-made cigar at each meeting (when available.

FEATURED CIGAR:

The first 96 members who attend will receive the 5X54 Acid (Drew Estate) Kuba-Kuba cigar. Attending members who do not receive a featured cigar will be provided another premium cigar.

Acid Kuba-Kuba Natural cigars were the first ACID cigars instantly embraced by the country, and still the best-selling cigar in their ‘blue label’ series.

Wrapped in a dark, oily and virtually seamless Sumatra wrapper.

Medium in body with the Robusto shape Kuba-Kuba is the most aromatic of ACID cigars and among the most flavorful, too.

Acid cigars are a testament to not accepting the “way it is” while not ignoring the traditions of those who have gone before. It is a blending of ancient and old world tobacco knowledge with a bit of daring to be different

Due to limited quantities of the featured cigars, a lifetime membership of  573 and an average attendance of 80-100 aficionados, you must attend and participate in the meeting to receive a cigar.

SPONSOR:

The cigars average $165 for a box of 24 and were purchased with club funds from TCAC member and sponsor David Haddad of Fumar Cigars USA for this meeting .

One of the high points of our meetings is the RAFFLE.

At each meeting (when available) cigars and cigar accessories (e.g., cutters, humidors, ash trays, shirts, hats, books, etc.) that have been donated by members, sponsors and in some cases, purchased with club funds, will be offered to members and guests in a raffle. Tickets cost $1 each and there’s no limit as to how many tickets can be purchased by members and guests. Funds generated will be used to purchase additional raffle items, featured cigars and coins.

•  2      Xikar Torch Lighters (1 draw each lighter;  donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc. for this meeting)
•  2      Xikar Cutters (1 draw each cutter; donated by TCAC sponsor and honorary member Bob Moreno of Xikar Inc. for this meeting)
• 20     Macanudo Cru Royale Gigante cigars  (1 draw each cigar; purchased with club funds from TCAC sponsor and honorary member David Haddad of Fumar Cigars USA for this meeting
• 4         14 count Drew Estate Acid Sample Tins   (1 draw for each sampler; purchased with club funds for this meeting).

The ACID Limited Edition Sampler Tin includes:
1 – ACID 1 (5″ x 54)
1 – ACID Atom Maduro (5″ x 50)
1 – ACID Blondie (4″ x 38)
1 – ACID Cold Infusion Tea (6.75″ x 44)
1 – ACID Extra Ordinary Larry (6″ x 60)
1 – ACID Kuba-Kuba (5″ x 54)
1 – ACID Ming Dynasty (6″ x 60)
1 – ACID Nasty (4″ x 52)
1 – ACID Toast (6″ x 50)
5 – ACID c-notes (3.75″ x 20)

BALL CAPS, CLUB SHIRTS and COINS:

TCAC ball caps (with “US Embassy Chapter” lettering): Black and Navy. Caps cost; $12 each. Awaiting the arrival of our new order with more colors.

TCAC challenge coins: Coins cost $10 each

10^th Anniversary “Never Forget” Challenge Coins: Coins cost $10 each.

TCAC Polos, Mock-Turtlenecks and Zippered Hoodies: A new order of Polos, Mock-Ts and Zippered Hoodies has been made.  If you are a new member, or a member who hasn’t received your Polo shirt, we will issue the sizes we have on-hand at this meeting, according to date joined. If we don’t have your size it will arrive with the next shipment.

“WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS A GOOD $5 CIGAR!”

The US Embassy chapter offers limited quantities of single, handmade, premium cigars for sale at the meetings. The cigars cost $5 each and due to limited quantities, there is a limit of 4 cigars per member per meeting.  Look for the large display humidor at the sales table.

TCAC PRESIDENT’S 100

You may have seen a select number of US Army soldiers wearing a patch that identifies them as members of the President’s 100, an award for outstanding marksmanship ability. Well, now you can become a member of the TCAC President’s 100.

My goal in our 3^rd year was to add a minimum of 100 new members to the chapter. At 573 we have surpassed this goal!.

Each member who attends and sponsors at least 1 new person who joins at a meeting, will receive 5 free raffle tickets for each new membersponsored. This challenge began with the 53rd meeting and will continue until we increase our chapter membership by 100. Thanks to member Donel Pascual for this idea!

“Moe” O’Donovan
President

Check out the new  and continuously upgraded website developed by TCAC Member and Webmaster Rodel Valenzuela:  http://www.tali-bannedcigaraficionadoclub.com/

Cigar Quote:

“ A good Cuban cigar closes the door to the vulgarities of the world.”

Franz List

Franz List

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Thanks to all aficionados who were able to make the meeting last week.  Great smoke!  Although it was somewhat strong for some of the more tender palates.. We discussed the characteristics the wrapper made in the smoke, and various lighting techniques.

Here are a couple of pictures from last weeks meeting, and the flyer for the next smoke on 7 MAR at McKay’s Cave.  Then we’ll return to Johnson’s Pipe shop on 21 MAR.

When we meet at the Cave, on 7 MAR, please bring at least three sticks to share/swap.  If you aren’t sure what to bring, stop by Johnson’s Pipe shop and let Dave assist you.  We’ll also have some door prizes, so bring $5 for raffle tickets.  Every should leave with at least two new sticks to try.

We are all getting busy again finishing up our research projects and the SDME, but don’t forget to take the time for strategic thought and reflection, with a cigar of course!

Cheers!

Neal
http://tali-bannedcigaraficionadoclub.com/chapters/us-army-war-college

PS.  If you own a kilt, join several of us who will be wearing them to the Joint Pub Luck of the Irish St. Paddy Celebration at the LVCC on 16 MAR.

If any of you are on Facebook, join our TCAC group. “Tali-banned Cigar Aficionado Club (N. Georgia/Carlisle)

r/
Reg Neal
LTC, FA, GA ARNG
Seminar 5
912-663-6325

“Excited about the National Guard”

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