Vapemeet? Let's do it!

[SwaggTech]

Intro

Hey guys,

Some of you may know me but i suspect most won't. In a nutshell, I am a very dedicated vaper looking for us Southerners to do what we do best, fellowship! I stopped by this thread a few months ago offering help with placing ads in local Atlanta area publications, but everything got lost in the transition to a new site. Since that time I have been lurking and waiting for a meet to happen but the crickets kept chirping so I decided to begin planning one myself.

What is #SafeClouds

If you have seen my videos then you already know #SafeClouds is a personal mantra of mine. The most addicting part of smoking to me was the act of inhaling and exhaling smoke. I came up with the term in order to simply state that the clouds vapor i was producing has shown no second hand affects. It has helped me tear down the myths that some people spew out of ignorance and actually hold a constructive conversation on what vaping is.

Okay so what is your plan?

As it stands there is only two people on this project and that is my girlfriend and myself. She is a chef at
Hamilton Mill Country Club I know Dacula isn't the most central location, but lodging in that area is much more affordable, we'd receive a discount on the space, and its a beautiful venue. They have a full service bar and restaurant so the plan is to serve light finger foods and bottled water in the meeting room. (I think that's fair)

Once we secure the venue, we will begin the registration. I am anticipating the price to be $10 per person. If we do not receive enough registrants to cover the bulk of the cost there will be a plan B for a smaller event, but we those interested will still meet even if we throw a BBQ!

What we need is everything! Volunteers, vendors, a DJ, photographers, please lend us your talents!

Feel free to email me for more information: SwaggTech(at)gmail(dot)c0m

 

[SwaggTech]

let me add that I no longer frequent this forum site. i have however subscribed to this threads so all responses will be forwarded to me. Feel free to share this with the world!

 

[Hokus]

I'm willing to lend a hand where I can. I've got a nice DSLR camera, but I'm just a wanna be photographer, and I know a few DJs I can talk to

 

[GABlue]

As far as vendors go, we would most likely be interested in attending.

 

[evenfive]

I would help out any way I can.

 

[SwaggTech]

Awesome guys! I just found out Florida is having a vape meet in June, is July too close?

 

[Hokus]

July works for me

 

[SwaggTech]

UPDATE!

Okay so I got awesome news from Hamilton Mill. The space+food+cash bar= $1200 for four hours. (This is with a small cushion of course in case the price rises with specifics.) The space holds roughly 140 people. I believe this to be sufficient as those who are mostly coming to shop will come in early and may leave before the end.

Here's what I am thinking. After the initial meet with vendors and what not we have an after party of sorts. There is a cool restaurant/bar called Dos Copas that is less than a mile from the venue. They have a party room, but it's truly not necessary because the people there are down to earth. (I've vaped there on many occasions.) I'm going to speak with them tomorrow to check for special accommodations.

I am setting a tentative date for July 20, 2013 between 5-9pm. I picked the 20th because at the end of the month we are more timid with our funds. This will give a lot of people the chance to pick up an item that they may otherwise couldn't.

Last thing I wanted to say is this is not something I'm looking to take credit for. It is a community event. If there are name change, logo, timing, location, ANYTHING just say so. We can do this GA! Thank you for your responses!

Hokus, GABlue, EvenFive Thank you thank you thank you! I have never put one of these together so i am kind of winging it. If anyone wants to share the idea on Facebook or anywhere else we may get great input from I think it would help out. I've kind of been functioning on the premise of "If you build it, they will come."

 

[Hokus]

UPDATE!

Okay so I got awesome news from Hamilton Mill. The space+food+cash bar= $1200 for four hours. (This is with a small cushion of course in case the price rises with specifics.) The space holds roughly 140 people. I believe this to be sufficient as those who are mostly coming to shop will come in early and may leave before the end.

Here's what I am thinking. After the initial meet with vendors and what not we have an after party of sorts. There is a cool restaurant/bar called Dos Copas that is less than a mile from the venue. They have a party room, but it's truly not necessary because the people there are down to earth. (I've vaped there on many occasions.) I'm going to speak with them tomorrow to check for special accommodations.

I am setting a tentative date for July 27, 2013 between 5-9pm. I picked the 20th because at the end of the month we are more timid with our funds. This will give a lot of people the chance to pick up an item that they may otherwise couldn't.

Last thing I wanted to say is this is not something I'm looking to take credit for. It is a community event. If there are name change, logo, timing, location, ANYTHING just say so. We can do this GA! Thank you for your responses!

Hokus, GABlue, EvenFive Thank you thank you thank you! I have never put one of these together so i am kind of winging it. If anyone wants to share the idea on Facebook or anywhere else we may get great input from I think it would help out. I've kind of been functioning on the premise of "If you build it, they will come."

Sounds good Swagg!

I'll be sure to hold that date.

On a side note, I work as a web designer, so I'll me more than happy to put a site together for this to get the word out

 

[SwaggTech]

sorry bro, i typed the date wrong. (was staring at a calendar) its set for the 20th.

What do you think of a "DIY Corral"? Imagine a table with a couple lazy susan spice racks with DIY juice. You stop by the table, try a juice, and if you like it read the label and the juice name and some sort of contact info (facebook, twitter, email) is there so you can share recipes or ask them to mix some up for you. Also thinking of a rebuild station. A place to get rba tips and recoil your new, or old, toy.

 

[Hokus]

I like the DIY station idea, it's always cool to try other people creations and to share your favorite homemade flavors.

A rebuild station would be awesome too, maybe because I'm terrible at making wicks?

Either way, I like the direction this is going.

 

[SwaggTech]

Awesome! I'm thinking DIY folks can bring in a 50mL bottle and we'll have stickers there to write info on. Maybe even have some super tasters judge and award prizes.



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[SwaggTech]

Okay more news, the space is 104ft x 74ft. There is enough room for 10 vendor tables (5 along each sidewall). There is also a terrace that we can use to keep things from feeling crowded.

Later tonight I will update the OP with the new info.

Thanks again y'all.

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[Hokus]

Im going to try to go to vaperite tomorrow, and I'll ask if they are will be interested in joining us

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[SwaggTech]

Im going to try to go to vaperite tomorrow, and I'll ask if they are will be interested in joining us

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Any ideas on where all our local vapers are hanging out online? I'm not much of a Facebook user, but I'll create an account for it if that's where everyone is

 

[Hokus]

Good question. . Im not sure, I dont have facebook. Vaperite is always packed so I'll see if we can flyer up there, I'm sure they wont oppose

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[SwaggTech]

So I spoke with the event coordinator at Hamilton Mill. If we do it on a Saturday the kitchen has a $5000 minimum. (Their way of reserving Saturdays for weddings ) We can have Friday 6-10 with no issues. Is this okay?

 

[Hokus]

Friday might be alright on my end, easier to get there from Atlanta anyway

I live in Woodstock, work in Atlanta

 

[Rnoserious]

The caveman will be in attendance..


And if we need a DJ, i got that covered as well..

If there is a need for a change of venu because of cost, i can can help as well..

Id like to get a table, and ill also teach coil wrapping with silica wicks..

Vaperite will more than likely attend, and ill drop the word on FB as well as on my youtube channel..

 

[Hokus]

Thanks Rno!