On behalf of the undersigned members, we respectfully submit this petition to voice our concerns about the recent changes and current discussions by the board of governors in relation to cigar smoking on club property.
Brooklawn has a long history of allowing members the enjoyment of smoking cigars while respecting the sensibilities of other members. With few exceptions, all members have been able to co-exist with little disruption to their enjoyment of the club for quite some time. To this day, the club actively utilizes “Cigar Night” (one of the most popular and highly attended member events) to introduce prospective new members to the club.
By submitting this petition, we want to register with the board of governors the sentiments of a large group of certificate holders that wish to continue to enjoy our wonderful club facilities in the long-held tradition to which we, and many others, have become accustomed. Our desire is to be able to continue to enjoy cigar smoking on club premises, consistent with past practice, but with the full expectation of applying the necessary discretion to ensure all members enjoy their time and use of club facilities.
Finally, we believe that the current rules and potential future restrictions on cigar smoking are wholly unnecessary, inappropriate, and do not take into consideration the perspective of a large section of the certificate holding members. As such, we respectfully request that cigar smoking remains acceptable in the following areas (subject to certain time restrictions):
Indoor:
- Men's locker room (anytime),
- Tree House (anytime)
Outdoor:
- Golf course and practice facilities (anytime),
- Putting green, corner patio area/ fireplace area (prior to 6pm dinner service),
- Other patio areas including fire pit, couches, etc (prior to 6pm or with staff permission)
We recognize that there may be times that the Brooklawn staff may request cigar smokers relocate or extinguish their cigars during periods of peak attendance.
Updates
April 11, 2022
I have been hearing from so many of you who treasure the tradition of Cigar Night and feel that the current board proposals disregard our history at Brooklawn. Your messages reinforce that this is about preserving the culture of the club we all love. I am working to ensure our collective position is presented clearly when I sit down with the governors.
April 11, 2022
Seeing this level of support confirms that my fellow members value the traditions that make our club house feel like home. These signatures highlight that our history of mutual respect and common sense is worth protecting.
7 Comments
Let us have our cigars. It has been fine for years so why change it now? Leave it alone.
Just use some common sense and let us smoke. It is a private club after all, not a school.
Ridiculous to mess with tradition. The members can handle themselves without the board breathing down our necks.
Cigar night is the only reason I joined. Don't ruin a good thing.
CIGAR NIGHT IS THE BEST EVENT AT THE CLUB. DONT END IT.
Member since 2001
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On behalf of the undersigned members, we respectfully submit this petition to voice our concerns about the recent changes and current discussions by the board of governors in relation to cigar smoking on club property.
Brooklawn has a long history of allowing members the enjoyment of smoking cigars while respecting the sensibilities of other members. With few exceptions, all members have been able to co-exist with little disruption to their enjoyment of the club for quite some time. To this day, the club actively utilizes “Cigar Night” (one of the most popular and highly attended member events) to introduce prospective new members to the club.
By submitting this petition, we want to register with the board of governors the sentiments of a large group of certificate holders that wish to continue to enjoy our wonderful club facilities in the long-held tradition to which we, and many others, have become accustomed. Our desire is to be able to continue to enjoy cigar smoking on club premises, consistent with past practice, but with the full expectation of applying the necessary discretion to ensure all members enjoy their time and use of club facilities.
Finally, we believe that the current rules and potential future restrictions on cigar smoking are wholly unnecessary, inappropriate, and do not take into consideration the perspective of a large section of the certificate holding members. As such, we respectfully request that cigar smoking remains acceptable in the following areas (subject to certain time restrictions):
Indoor:
- Men's locker room (anytime),
- Tree House (anytime)
Outdoor:
- Golf course and practice facilities (anytime),
- Putting green, corner patio area/ fireplace area (prior to 6pm dinner service),
- Other patio areas including fire pit, couches, etc (prior to 6pm or with staff permission)
We recognize that there may be times that the Brooklawn staff may request cigar smokers relocate or extinguish their cigars during periods of peak attendance.
Updates
April 11, 2022
I have been hearing from so many of you who treasure the tradition of Cigar Night and feel that the current board proposals disregard our history at Brooklawn. Your messages reinforce that this is about preserving the culture of the club we all love. I am working to ensure our collective position is presented clearly when I sit down with the governors.
April 11, 2022
Seeing this level of support confirms that my fellow members value the traditions that make our club house feel like home. These signatures highlight that our history of mutual respect and common sense is worth protecting.
7 Comments
Been a member for 15 years and never had an issue. People are getting way too sensitive lately.
Let us have our cigars. It has been fine for years so why change it now? Leave it alone.
Just use some common sense and let us smoke. It is a private club after all, not a school.
Ridiculous to mess with tradition. The members can handle themselves without the board breathing down our necks.
Cigar night is the only reason I joined. Don't ruin a good thing.
CIGAR NIGHT IS THE BEST EVENT AT THE CLUB. DONT END IT.
Member since 2001
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Been a member for 15 years and never had an issue. People are getting way too sensitive lately.