CAM-VIP needs YOU!

[CAM-VIP]

Hello everyone,

Since I started vaping in June 2009, I have made it my focus to try and spread the word about ecigs to the licensed trade, publicans and pub going smokers. In August 2009, I set up a 'virtual pub' called The Nut House, BUT when the MHRA got involved in trying to medicinalise ecigs, I had to give it up as it had a politically dodgy url.

I then started getting serious and set up the Campaign for Vaping in Pubs (CAM-VIP) in May 2010. I collated around 150 pubs where vaping is encouraged, produced a leaflet to explain ecigs to publicans, ordered membership cards and so on.... Unfortunately I often feel like a 'lone voice in the wilderness' as people agree with the concept of promoting vaping to pubs and pub going smokers, BUT they generally do not get involved.

There is a great opportunity for CAM-VIP to represent the views of pub goers all over the UK in the new E-Cigarette Consumer Association (ECCA-UK) which is currently being formed. I would like to be involved and feel like I have a mandate from the vapers who like a pint or two. In order to do this with confidence, I would like as many of you as possible to sign up to our website.

The website is camvip.webs.com

All you have to do is register your interest in promoting vaping to the licensed trade by joining the website. Additional contributions and suggestions are welcomed, BUT are not a pre-requisite of signing up.

Thanks in advance.

Rusty

PS If I see any of you in real life,,,,the beer is on me

PPS Being American or a non-UK resident does not mean you cannot register and claim your beer

[Lee]

I'm a bit of a social recluse Rusty but I signed up anyway. If there's anything I can do to help, albeit from the comfort of my home, count me in!

[CAM-VIP]

Thanks for signing up Lee

BTW my ggrandfather was born in Washington

Rusty

[Lee]

No problem, I'm not native to these parts but it's pretty nice here. I notice on your vaping pubs map the nearest one is miles away. We'll have to fix that, I might get out more often then.

[CAM-VIP]

Good lad

Getting out and about is good for the mind and body. I have been stuck in too regularly, for too long myself. I'm making it a resolution to go out of the house at least once a day,,,,soon!!

[Chrissie]

Lol, I'm really going senile Rusty

I thought, how come I've never signed up to CAM-VIp before (as you know I was a member of the Nut House). So just tried to register & it told me I am already registered - doh! Can't remember my password though so asked for a reminder email to be sent.

I also hardly ever get out anywhere socially these days.

[shamreez]

Hi Rusty...

I have also signed up to the site.
Hope I would be able to help you.

I would start with a question I have the details of two pubs in Bristol which allows vaping.
(I am slowly trying to increase the number would have to start pubbing slowly)
How do I get it added to your MAP

[CAM-VIP]

Chrissie, I hope you can sort out the problem, if not, I will remove you from The Nut House membership and hopefully webs will let you join CAM-VIP.

Shamreez, thanks for signing up I have changed the settings on the map so hopefully you should now be able to add the Bristol pubs Cheers!

[Scylla]

I'll sign up Rusty but I'm in good company with the other recluses here, am probably the extreme version Also, I don't drink That makes me a chocolate teapot for your purposes

Oh! I'm already there too ??? Who said something about "senile"?

scylla

[VE Jason]

I have joined up, although the Sam Smiths pubs that I mostly drink in have already banned vaping

[CAM-VIP]

Cheers Scylla and BTB

Sam Smiths will be one of our targets when we are fully operational

[bluecow1980]

Rusty..... will definatly sign up but just wondering.... does it only have to be pubs which accept smoking?

I happen to know a couple of local cafes which were more than happy for me to vape, a kids soft play centre, and a couple of restaurants.

If its ok to add these will join!

[CAM-VIP]

Hello bluecow,

Pubs are the primary focus BUT I think that CAM-VIP can and should incorporate all other public places as well. I will set up a forum board for cafes, restaurants etc and they can also be added to the community walk map.

I will go away and do that now,,,,hope to see you on board soon

Russell

[Lilac]

I have joined up too...on 1st glance, itdoesn't look like there are any pubs in my neck of the woods....yet

[Chrissie]

Rusty, I never got the password reminder e-mail - checked my junk folder & it wasn't there either. But I then suddenly remembered my password