June 2008

Pool Party and BBQ at Jerry's House 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EC - Jerry W)

This event has been moved to June 29th.

Stay tuned to the Yahoo group/ MCB Feed for last minute updates or contact the Event Coordinator above

MCB Garage Sale 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EC - Paul T)
Paul T Home
Ferndale, MI

Come on out and help MCB raise a little cash and at the same time maybe make some cash for yourself. A lot of the members have been asking for this for a while now. It is at a good location that promises to bring in a lot of buyers.

This will take place Friday and Saturday. Saturday will also be our Massive Blowout, Inventory Reduction Day. You can choose to be there any of the 2 days or just donate the items to be sold for MCB. More on the options below. Dennis G will be on site on both days.

DROP-OFF:
You can bring your items for sale up to a week in advance and store it at Paul’s house. Please drop off your items no later than Wednesday June 11th otherwise just bring your items with you the day of the sale. Please contact Paul at pablotvw@yahoo.com to make arrangements to bring your items over for storage.

TO BE A SELLER:
- Contact Paul T. via email to let him know you will be selling. Note if the items need a large space or special storage.
-The cost is a flat $25 per seller and covers all days of the sale (Sorry no discounts for participating less than the 2 days)
- Items must be clean and in saleable condition. (Please no items that would be best placed in the trash)
- You must be present to sell your items while your items are for sale.
- You don’t have to be at the sale the entire day or all three days.
- If you are selling, the items must be marked with your name or initials and priced prior to bringing it over.
- Your items must be packed up and stored when you are not there.
- You can donate your remaining items at the end of your sale period. See DONATIONS section below.
- Items remaining at the end of the sale on Saturday, June 14th will be donated to charity.
- Supplies for your selling area including tables, chairs signs etc are the seller’s responsibility.
- Please prepare for your items to be outside for the sale. There is some room in the garage but that can fill up quickly.

DONATIONS:
- Items can be donated to MCB for sale. The proceeds from the sale go to MCB.

MCB is purchasing an ad in the Ferndale / Pleasant Ridge Mirror newspaper and will post signage for the event. We would appreciate anyone bringing extra tables, chairs, hanging clothes racks, ez-ups etc to help out with the sale. Paul's address will be posted in the members only Yahoo group with the notice of this event.

Stay tuned to the Yahoo group/ MCB Feed for last minute updates or contact the Event Coordinator above

Don and Mark's home

Mark's cell number (313) 585-2222, Don's Cell number (248) 470-4449

June brings nice warm weather and I can not think of a better summer time food than nice cold ice cream.  Mark and Don have invited all MCB Members and their guests to their home for our monthly meeting followed by an ice cream social.   

Our meeting will start at 7:00 PM so it will start one hour earlier than normal.  Following the meeting Ice Cream will be served.  You are also welcome to BYOB if you want other refreshments after the meeting as well.    

We would also like to get a head count on this one so that Don and Mark are not eating left over ice cream for the next six months. 

Please post in the Members Only Yahoo group or email the EC if you are coming.  Address will also be posted in the Members Only Yahoo Group  

Please bring a chair as we hope to have the meeting outside. See you there.

Stay tuned to the Yahoo group/ MCB Feed for last minute updates or contact the Event Coordinator above

Father's Day is the unofficial Gay Day at the point. Wear your pride outfit or a red shirt. Bill K is also camping this weekend and wants to invite everyone to make this a fun weekend event instead of a day trip. Of course you can also just come down for the day if you would prefer.

You may want to make it a long weekend by going down on Friday or Sat night and Camp!
There are also area attractions that can be fun. There is a gay bar near by, laser tag, bowing etc for the nights before is anyone is interested.

Camping is more economical than renting rooms in the area. There are 2 options I would recommended they are as follows.

BAYSHORE ESTATES

This is a family campground with nice amenities. Bayshore Estates Travel Trailer Park is located just minutes from Cedar Point Amusement Park. In fact, they are the closest campgrounds to Cedar Point! They are just three-quarters of a mile east of Causeway Drive on Route 6. Check out their website at http://www.mhdcorp.com/bayshore.html.

Freedom Valley

This is the new Gay Campgrounds. I hear it is nice but still a work in progress. It is about 30 to 40 minutes south of Cedar Point. Check out their website at http://www.freedomvalleycamping. com.

If you are interesting in going, contact Bill K for more details and to plan out the weekend of fun.

Stay tuned to the Yahoo group/ MCB Feed for last minute updates or contact the Event Coordinator above

Our June dinner is going to be on the West side this time. Jim E came up with this one and it looks like a cool place to check out.  So come on out and chow down with the bears at one of the oldest cabins in the area.  It is right by the Gotfredson exit for M-14 so it is easy to get to.  (NOTE: The Gorfredson Rd bridge is under construction at M-14. West bound traffic should be able to exit and go north to the restruant. East bound will need to find a different route to get there) Here are a few comments from their website:

(American / Seafood / Steak / Burgers)
The delicious aroma from the open grille, the warmth from the roaring stone fireplace, and our dedicated staff make this historic cabin a perfect place for friends and family to meet. - Karl Poulos     

This historic, full service restaurant, established in 1945,  once played host to a young singer on a road tour....Johnny Cash.  The Lodge which features a banquet room with a beautiful stone fireplace, is available for large crowds for parties, meetings, conferences, and special occasions.

Please post in the Members only Yahoo group if you are coming. We need a head count for this one. Hope to see you there.

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I hear we might have a theme - Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, and Spam.

Hey there Bears, 

It's movie time at Brad, Dennis, and Tyler's house. And this time we are doing a Monty Python Movie Night. We will be showing The Holy Grail, Meaning of Life, and The Life of Brian.  Now since we had a theme from the last movie (remember Willy Wonka and all that sugar..ugh!)  Well this movie night is also going to have a theme.  Now, this theme will take on twist, just like Iron Chef.  Every dish must have one certain ingredient in it. Yes that's right what ever you plan on bringing must have this in it...and the special ingredient is.........SPAM!!!!!  Yes, that's right that wonderful meat in a can....and in case your wondering why we chose this item??  Well Monty Python has a wonderful sketch about Spam...hmmmmm maybe we can find that to show..anyone got it???  So here is the schedule.

6-7pm  Meet and Greet

7pm  First movie  Holy Grail

followed by Meaning of Life and then LIfe of Brian..and if anyone is still up and around we may show Black Sheep...yes that wonderful movie about mutant sheep.

Okay so bring your dish with Spam... If you need an idea on what to bring, check out http://www.spamrecipes.net. We will be supplying a regular dessert plus ice and mixes. Bring your own hard stuff. Also, nothing harder than cigs to smoke outside on the balcony, please.

And we will see you all then...oh yeah and don't forget the Spam!!!!  (but I don't like Spam)  if you have not seen the sketch then you wont get it.)

Thanks
Brad, Dennis, and Tyler

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This year helping Michigan Pride with the Lansing Pride Fest will take on a little different role. The corner for the beer tent/dance floor is not available anymore so we are going to help them out with doing security for the event. Here are the details:

• They have agreed to donate to MCB $100 for each position helping out for the day (10 hours).
• They have also agreed to post a full page ad in their newsletter and one on their website for our pride weekend celebration at no charge.
• The day is 10 hours and will be from 1 PM to 11 PM. We have decided to break this out into two 5 hour shifts. The first one is from 1 PM to 6 PM and the second one is from 6 PM to 11 PM. (one person can work both shifts)
• We will be offering gas cards. A $10 gas card will be given out for EACH shift so if you come up and work all day then you will get $20 in gas cards. Work just one 5 hour shift and get $10.
• The security positions are: One at each bar, one backstage/watching the money, one to escort the treasurer on hourly pick-up rounds, the rest wandering the grounds making sure no trouble breaks outs (basically just being a visible presence)
• The main reason for the change in hours is a special event just announced. They are going to have a big fireworks presentation in the evening.
• There will be food in the backstage area for all the workers.
• You can bring coolers of stuff if you like, but the insurance company and the city won't allow beer or alcohol to be brought in.
• They are also getting security t shirts made so please let us know your t shirt size by May 25th

Although this is different from past years this can be fun as well and we have an opportunity here to bring in $1000 into the club. If you are interested in helping out please post in the members only yahoo group or contact the EC. Also let me know and which/how many shifts you want to work.

Stay tuned to the Yahoo group/ MCB Feed for last minute updates or contact the Event Coordinator above

Pool Party and BBQ at Jerry's House 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EC - Jerry W)

This event has been moved to July 5^th.

Please check in the Yahoo groups and/or with Jerry to confirm the date. Depending on weather it could be moved to the last weekend in June

**Club event - Non MCB members are asked to bring a $5.00 donation for the club**

Stay tuned to the Yahoo group/ MCB Feed for last minute updates or contact the Event Coordinator above