{"id":13885,"date":"2024-04-04T09:42:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T13:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/?page_id=13885"},"modified":"2025-04-08T09:53:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T13:53:00","slug":"foundation-charitable-cigar-bourbon-tasting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/foundation-charitable-cigar-bourbon-tasting\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Cigar &amp; Bourbon Tasting Charity Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide mb-0 pb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c6d21199d0c7abd76f5a7b36b61df77\">Thursday, May 8, 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>5:00 to 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><br>Shelly&#8217;s Backroom<br>1331 F Street, NW <br>Washington, DC 20004<br><em>Metro Center Station (Use 13th St. Station Exit)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"161\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Muller_Cigar_Sponsor.fw_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Muller_Cigar_Sponsor.fw_.png 161w, https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Muller_Cigar_Sponsor.fw_-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide mt-8 mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Please join us for the <strong>WBC Foundation Cigar &amp; Bourbon Tasting <\/strong>private event at Shelly\u2019s Back Room in Washington, DC. Shelly\u2019s is well-known as a comfortable retreat for cigar aficionados and those who simply want to unwind. The casual but elegant space features soft lighting, cozy couches and over-stuffed chairs with a state of the art air-purification system. Sit back and enjoy some exceptional bourbon while chatting with colleagues and supporting our industry\u2019s workforce. This limited attendance event will also include an excellent quality cigar, full hosted bar and plenty of great food.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/forms\/meeting\/MeetingRosterPublic\/viewRoster?meetingId=36036B00000002&amp;includeUnpaid=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"135\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Attendance_Icon_smaller-v2.fw_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12391\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide mt-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"mt-3\">Net proceeds will support WBC Foundation charitable activities including the student scholarship fund, community outreach and craftsmen recognition. The Foundation is a charitable, educational and research organization exempt from taxation under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the WBC Foundation are deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes to the extent provided by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to <strong>Muller, Inc<\/strong>., our <strong>Exclusive Event Sponsor<\/strong>,&nbsp;for their outstanding support of the Washington Building Congress and our industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LIMITED TO 50 ATTENDEES<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Annual sponsors do not receive complimentary tickets for this event.<\/em><br><strong>Must be Pre-Registered \u2013 No Walk-Ins Allowed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-02ecbd61b38022b7f0198d2dff0820e0\">Registration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WBC Members\/Employees = $195 <em>per person<\/em><br>Non-Members = $275 <em>per person<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbcnet.org\/forms\/cas\/login?service=\/users_only\/meeting\/RegistrationFormPublic\/create%3FmeetingId%3D36036B00000002\">Register Online<\/a><\/strong> *&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(credit card payment)<\/em><br><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"><em>*&nbsp;You will be required to use your WBC Username and Password for registration.&nbsp;You can register yourself or anyone else from your company.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-895b428a08e8f22cb81416f4e7b48fc0\">Cancellation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fees refunded only if written notice is received no later than May 2, 2025. 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