Hi fellow NJ2AS members. Due to the fact that the size of the group has grown so quickly, we are going to need a place for the next meeting that is large enough to comfortably accommodate approximately 50+ people. If you know of a place we can use for a small fee (or preferably gratis - as we have not yet asked for donations), please let either myself or Tony (tj462nj) know. We will need to secure a place fairly soon if we are going to have enough time to get the word out. Any help you can give us would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you,

I just spoke to Roger from American Legion Post 129 in Toms River. He said Mondays actually work good for them. He doesn't think it will be a cheap as a dollar a head, but with us not needing food, it might not be much more than that. They have wifi for future meetings we may want to broadcast. He will be calling me after lunch. i will keep you informed.

 

Thanks

Dont know how expensive, but this could be used later down the road once the club starts getting funds in.

 

http://www.hamiltonparkhotel.com/conference-hotel.php

 

Long Branch Area

 

http://www.oceanplace.com/meetings/

Thanks Chris. We'll keep it in mind for the future.

Frank,

The Yardville Hotel located on Yardville / Allentown Rd. in Hamilton NJ has a meeting room above the bar and eatery.

I linked the website below.

Not sure of the details but you may want to call and speak with the owner.

Tony

 

http://www.yardvilleinn.com/default.html

 

Also they do host an NRA basic rifle safety class in the building.

Info below,

http://www.shootnj.com/rifle.html

Meeting Rooms Listings

 

http://www.njmeetings.com/listings/index.php

 

Don't know if they are gun friendly but they have discounted rates on NRA benefits page, I think it includes the Days Inn, Ramada, Howard Johnson to name a few. If we do end up renting a room for a few hours I'd perfer the place we go to is firearm friendly.

 

http://www.nra.org/affiliates.aspx

Thanks Tony and Chris. We will check into these further.

Once Roger calls me back i should have more details. I know post 129 is a brand new facility. A little quote form their site. I kind of liked it. It may not hurt us to be associated with some of these places too. AL, VFW, Am Vets, and so on.

 

Preamble

 

To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state, and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Agreed Tom. What town are we talking. It would be great if we could secure this quickly. Just let me know what you need.

Toms River, off of Church Road. For the future if needed, they do catering as well. Ill have to stop by and see it. It supposed to be nice. This way Bob can have a microphone for his long motivational lectures!!

Funny Guy, Tom. :-)

Somerset county fish and game, in bridgewater. I know the president and can investigate the possibility further if you so desire.

Hope they have AC

Nope, lol. But its a gun friendly environment and right in the middle of the state. Right off 287, 78, 202, 22 so its easy to get to.

OK, due to the quick response of wraenking to our request for a meeting place, we have secured the following venue:

 

American Legion Post 129

2025 Church Road

Toms River, New Jersey 08753

 

The general membership meeting of NJ2AS will begin at 8:00 PM sharp on the evening of Monday, September 13th. If you have notified smity of your intention to participate as a "potential" candidate for the NJ CCW Lawsuit, be SURE to bring the materials requested by him, as specified in the CCW Lawsuit section of the forum. If you have any questions, make sure you PM someone in the group for help. We will try to assist you as best we can. Also, if you have signed up as a candidate, you should ALSO make sure that you have joined the New Jersey 2A Society Member Usergroup. That is where everything is taking place, and will be your BEST source of information going forward. Even if you are NOT signed up to be a part of the Lawsuit, but are interested in what is going on, you should join our group.

 

Thanks to Tom for his efficient efforts in securing us a venue.

Frank, maybe start a separate thread also. Some people may not reread threads.

Thanks Tom and 8 is more convenient for me.

Tom, separate thread for which. The announcement of the next meeting? If so, which forum section would be best. I have gotten a slap on the wrist in the past for "multiple posts", so I don't want to be seen as spamming.

Tom, separate thread for which. The announcement of the next meeting? If so, which forum section would be best. I have gotten a slap on the wrist in the past for "multiple posts", so I don't want to be seen as spamming.

 

 

Maybe ask Maks if it is OK to post in both our user group and general since not everyone can see ours.

I believe I was told that everyone can see our posts if they "View New Posts". Does that sound correct to you?

I believe I was told that everyone can see our posts if they "View New Posts". Does that sound correct to you?

 

 

It does, if people do that. I did not know you could view our section without joining, but i may be wrong.

So I was told.

Frank, when was the meeting time changed to 8? Is that the time that had the most votes? I thought that 7 or 7:30 had been more popular for the meeting time.

We are having Officers and Board members meet at 7, then members at 8.

CF, I apologize for the "quick change artistry", but we had to be flexible due to a change in venue; I needed to give the Board members enough time to be there for the Board meeting prior to the general meeting. As you know we are still feeling our way. If we wind up having our Board meetings on a different date from the general meeting, this may not be a problem for future meetings. On top of that, as we move farther around the state, to accommodate the "far flung" members, the meeting times might have to be adjusted somewhat. I will try to keep this to a minimum. I would try to shoot for weekends, when I didn't have to worry about what time people get off from work, and how far they have to travel, but as you aptly pointed out, weekends are for family. So, I am doing the usual juggling act. There is still room for us to talk about this further. We may find that the Board does not NEED a full hour to complete its business. I hope that you understand this is still somewhat of a work in progress. On the OTHER hand, I am EXTREMELY gratified at how far we have come in such a short time. Please bear with us as we go through these growing pains. I promise you that it will be worth the effort.

 

Thanks.