I would like to see a firearm and gun rights theme. How about sponsoring a "Friends of NRA" event and open it up to everybody? Good way to get recognition and bolster membership.

I would like to see a firearm and gun rights theme. How about sponsoring a "Friends of NRA" event and open it up to everybody? Good way to get recognition and bolster membership.

 

+1 I would be willing to participate as an organizer.

If that's not what Ray has in mind we could also setup a separate event for that.

Restaurant in Central Jersey that could accommodate a large dinner or lunch = Mastori's in Bordentown

My original goal was a "Friends of the NJ2A" since I believe that's where we (this forum) should direct our attention to. But I feel that maybe if we do something non gun related first, it'll show us who is down for something like a larger dinner or an event like that.

 

If Bry@ans' persistant about using his house then it might be a good way to go. Rent some of those air thingys that TJ had for his event and a few port-a-j0ns and where good to go. Throw in Don's pig roast idea, pizza, soda and beer, oh and chips and stuff, and we've got ourselves a partee.

As a side note, I also looked into having a pig roast. My initial numbers that I came up with for a pig roast, and a supplemental bbq (like chicken, hot dogs, burgets etc) so everyone had food plus all the drinks and other stuff was starting to come up to like 40 dollars plus a head. At that point, it didn't seem economical for people that have 2 kids, they would be spending 120 dollars before even leaving their house. In this economic time I couldn't justify it.

 

If I was to do it again, I would do exactly what Tony did at his BBQ this past year. Get a few people together to form a team of cookers, get a couple BBQ grills together. Set a date, collect the money from the people who are saying they are attending (Tony was a wonderful man and held his BBQ for free cause well he's the man!) and then go to town.

 

Once you start involving a pig roast, and or a catering company to come out to a location to do the work for you, the price goes through the roof.

 

Oh and then providing drinks is a whole different story. Once you start throwing alcohol into the price of the ticket, that drives the price up even more. I started the idea of a family picnic without alcohol and the outcry of ZOMG YOU NO HAZ ALCOHOL I'M NOT COMING BECAUSE I APPARENTLY CAN'T BE SOCIAL WITHOUT MY ALCOHOL was ridiculous. So like I said, I wish you luck in your endeavor, if you put it together I'll be there.

 

M

I'm just throwing ideas out there and listening to everyone else's. I think if we plan far enough ahead and make it a good weekend, like the weekend after Memorial Day, then we should be set.

 

Maybe have a group of people in charge of each section.

 

ie

one group is in charge of soda and coolers

another is in charge of meat and sauces

another is in charge of beer and liquor?

another is in charge of whatever this and that

I'm just throwing ideas out there and listening to everyone else's. I think if we plan far enough ahead and make it a good weekend, like the weekend after Memorial Day, then we should be set.

 

Maybe have a group of people in charge of each section.

 

ie

one group is in charge of soda and coolers

another is in charge of meat and sauces

another is in charge of beer and liquor?

another is in charge of whatever this and that

 

Right. I think that a gtg will cost us all some loot. But to have the kids have a great time, then it's worth it. I think if we set up two dates and then come up with a head count, we should be able to get an idea of what food is needed. That will help us get a cost basis.

btw, It's okay if we don't have it here. I just figured I would offer it up. It's okay if we have it at a resturant.

okay, so far we have

 

Bry@ns house

Mastori's in Bordentown

http://www.gabrielesbarandgrill.com/ in Piscataway

Maggianos (not sure of the location, link Glenn?)

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&wrapid=tlif129640778857810&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=maggianos+bridgewater&fb=1&gl=us&hq=maggianos&hnear=Bridgewater+Township,+NJ&cid=0,0,11706295933669699480&ei=6pxFTZrwF8npgAfdgL20AQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&ved=0CCcQnwIwAQ

 

 

Thats maggianos location, right off 22, 202, 206, 287, and 78 by the bridgewater commons mall off the somerville circle

Pig Roast at Bryans may be a good idea. I would definatley have people commit and send money up front. This way they will be less likely to bail and stick you with the bill.

It sounds like these things haven't really come together well in the past. If true, I'm thinking pig roast might be too much of a PITA. Here is my suggestion.

 

Host and organizer provide 2 grills, tables, tents, 50% of chairs, extension cords ready to go for crock pots, plates/utensils, etc. Provide basic loadout of beer, soda, water, burgers/hot dogs and buns, pretzels, and one dish (such as BBQ or chicken for grill). Have attendies sign up to cook they're favorite dish such as beans, sausage and peppers, chicken wings, BBQ, rice, chili, cake, etc. That way you get the best food the state has to offer. And I know you guys and gals can cook. If something is notably missing (such as BBQ or chili) then the host/organizer chooses that as their dish. Others that don't cook sign up to bring chips and beer, fruit, BYO chairs, etc.

 

The suggested way is a massive amount of work for the host and organizer. But it's the most fun and you get the best eats. It sounds like Ray is thinking more along the lines of providing everything and having people pay for attendance. That is fine. That will be 5 times the work and $. And if you think Ray was pissed after Cabelas, wait until you see how pissed he is if that idea flops. You'll all wake up the next day to find flaming bags of dog **** on your porches and your chickens and goats raped.

That's a little crazy Ed, but having certain people bring certain things is a good idea. I'm sure there are some really good eats that everyone would bring, not to mention beer, soda, cakes, PIE, and the like. I don't want to put Bry@n on the spot as he has graciously given his yard up for this but if he's persistant at us using it then we will.

Pig roast isn't that bad. I have a friend that does Lechon (Filipino roast pig). I'll ask him for a price for a pig. one should do it for us.

Keep me posted nick, and I'll PM TJ on where to rent the inflatable things for kids.

Mastori's is a good choice for a site able to host a good size group.

 

What if we rent a park? Who cares about booze I don't drink so not an issue. I must have coffee though!!!!

 

Maybe CJRPC will let us use the facility if we pay? Or there is a club in Barnegat "Buckeye Gun Club" that ia a smaller place with a big clubhouse and a basic range.

There are picnic tables by the shot gun range in Fort Dix.

Pig roast isn't that bad. I have a friend that does Lechon (Filipino roast pig). I'll ask him for a price for a pig. one should do it for us.

It's about $200

You could do Craigmere about $35/head and they have kids activities and trap shooting(I think...)

 

Oh and last year there were lots of bears for the kids to play with...

Picnic Info 3 pages - 2010.pdf

For Johnson park (or any parks in Middlesex county):

Residents

Less than 99 people $ 50.00

100-199 people $ 70.00

200-299 people $130.00

300-499 people $200.00

500 or more people $ 250.00

Beer/Wine Permit (1-199 people) $ 50.00

Beer/Wine Permit (200+ people) $ 75.00

If we do the park route, then we have to bring EVERYTHING to the park. I think we'd be better served in a catering hall or Bry@ns house.

 

Thanks Nick

Park has good parking and facilities. We'd have to bring the food to make and any drinks/etc. The grills are already there.

Hmmmm, no alcohol though.

Ah true. But do we really need to drink? We could do Mercer County park in West Windsor. They do allow alcohol.

bbq and beer seem to go together for me. just sayin

I like the idea of having it in the park or in Bryan's house. Having it in a restaurant will make this time sensitive. By having it in the park or in Bryan's house, everyone can come anytime during lunch or late afternoon and not feel awkward about being late; hence, more people might attend. I believe if we chip in for the expensive stuff, like the meats for the BBQ, and then have everyone bring in the little stuff like soda, beer, paper plates, paper towel, etc....

 

Anyway, I am away fom work the weekend before or after memorial weekend but I'd be willing to chip in to make this happen for everyone.

 

Thanks to Bryan for offering his house and to Ray Ray in trying to get us to hangout more often.

 

Thats my 2 cents.

 

Ryan

Sorry I'm jumping into the fray late, but I wanted to mention Inman Park in Somerset( 40.498195,-74.500631 ), as it has pavillions, baseball diamond, tennis courts, basketball courts, etc, plus my house is 100yards from the park. We could do a bbq at the park, and then afterparty it up at my place.

Sorry I'm jumping into the fray late, but I wanted to mention Inman Park in Somerset( 40.498195,-74.500631 ), as it has pavillions, baseball diamond, tennis courts, basketball courts, etc, plus my house is 100yards from the park. We could do a bbq at the park, and then afterparty it up at my place.

 

That sounds perfect, but I'm not sure how popular you are

That sounds perfect, but I'm not sure how popular you are

 

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