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In reading about the history of college unions I have come across the term "Smoker" several times - it seems to have been a very popular program in the early years. I think I know what it is, but does anyone out there have a solid definition and/or reference you can point me too? Thanks!
Corbin J. Smyth
Director, Kirby Student Center
University of Minnesota Duluth
csmyth@d.umn.edu
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Joined: 4/17/2007
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My experience only comes from a distance on this. I never experienced a "Smoker" personally, but, my high school still hosts a "Smoker" every year. Traditionally, high schools, churches, VFWs, colleges and other "clubs" had these event and they were when the men (club) got together, smoked cigars, ate, drank liquor, and donated money from games at the event. Generally the events were to recruit others (men) to come and get involved and participate in the fund-raising, member generating event. Way back when it was fashionable and acceptable, it was strictly men in attendance... if you hadn't picked that up. The ladies had a "tea" as their event. (Asside: My high school went co-ed in the mid-80's. The Smoker still goes on, but it is smoke free, alcohol free, nicely decorated, and women now attend. Just sayin'.)
Wayne 'Otis' Mamed, MS. Director, CCSU Student Center
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