Paw Prints Nov-Dec

PAW PRINTS
a publication of the Oregon Bears
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OOH
LA
LA!
Nov.
& Dec.
2007
in this issue:
Board’s
New Faces
Board
Elections
Campout X
Photos
THE
HOLIDAY SHOW
2007
Mr. Cub’s
Excursions
The
bears are
are always
always in
in your
your Paw
Paw Prints!
Prints!
Theloveliest
sexiest bears
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Birthday Bears ............................................................................. 3
Message from the Prez ................................................................ 4
Holiday Show 2007 ..................................................................... 5
Mr. Cub’s Excursions .................................................................. 6
Beartown 13 ................................................................................. 6
Campout X Photos ...................................................................... 7
November Calendar .................................................................... 8
December Calendar ..................................................................... 9
Board Elections 2008.................................................................. 12
Board’s New Faces....................................................................... 12
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B ear Birthda y s ( o r , w e m a d e i t a n o t h e r y e a r ! )
November 2007
December 2007
02- Ben B.
02- Leo W.
03- Mark K.
04- Greg S.
05- Chris P.
06- Don W.
11- Mark F.
12- Ed O.
13- Kelly L.
14- Michael C.
01- Corey T.
01- John B.
03- Harold V.
03- David R.
04- Ray C.
05- Kevin S.
05- Mike C.
06- James J.
06- Sam L.
07- David R.
08- Robert S.
08- Zachary A.
09- John M.
11- Lonnie M.
11- Matthew W.
16- Sam C.
17- Ted R.
18- Mark E.
19- Gary G.
19- Fred P.
23- Kevin C.
23- Christopher M.
24- Robert P.
24- Kenneth C.
28- Nick P.
29- Nick R.
29- Duncan F.
30- Kelly W.
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
12- Daniel L.
14- Scott P.
16- Cecilia W.
18- Steve S.
18- Jason B.
21- Danny F.
21- Dean B.
21- Doug G.
21- Robert T.
21- Roy H.
24- Darald P.
25- David R.
25- Collin B.
25- Kurt S.
27- Richard T.
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Holiday Show 2007
Message from the Prez
Story by Rob Zeiser
Photo by Ben Brown Jr.
continued from page eleven
The More Things Change...
A
utumn came upon us and that can
only mean one thing: Campout!
While this one was the club’s tenth
Campout, it was my first, with me
being largely uninitiated in the joys of
sleeping outdoors.
And I was also unfamiliar with the
joys of wildlife. Aren’t racoons just
adorable? As I soon learned, no, not so
much.
In spite of the sleep deprivation,
I had a really good time. Once again,
I was really proud of our club and
what a few dedicated people can do
with a lot of hard work. I would like to
thank all of the Campout committee,
but particularly the Steves, Strong &
Leaming, for chairing the event.
While the Campout is a
longstanding tradition of the club that
continues to be popular, we had to
make a change to another longstanding
tradition.
As I’m sure you are aware, In
October we changed our home bar
from Gail’s Dirty Duck to the Eagle
Portland. It was a hard decision and
quite a few people were unhappy
with the change, but in order for any
organization to thrive, you need to take
a hard look at what doesn’t work and
not be afraid to change it.
I want to thank everyone who
helped and supported the board
throughout the change. We expect
and hope that you’ll be happy with the
results.
Keep an eye out for more changes.
We continue to offer new events and
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Rob Zeiser at the Oregon Bears regular board
meeting in early November 2007.
modify existing events to keep them
fresh. We keep looking for ways to
make it better to be an Oregon Bear.
However, the more things change,
the more things stay the same. The
Oregon Bears are still dedicated to
bringing us all together, having a good
time and making a difference along the
way. We’re glad to have you with us.
About the cover:
This issue’s cover is one of three we
are presenting for the Holiday Show this
year. This is the first time we have used
multiple posters for this event.
Court could provide.
Thanks to the ongoing relationship
between our own Holiday Show Chairman Ben Brown Jr. - Mr. Oregon State
Leather ’07, and Starbucks, (yes, the
coffee place), Starbucks has donated
volunteers and prizes- as well as money
to the project- bridging corporate and
community-based organizations!
On top of it all, Andy Mangels, Mr.
Oregon State Leather 2004, agreed
to be in drag for the poster this year!
Truly, OOH LA LA!
Wait! Why am I saying “Ooh, La
La!”? It’s the theme of this year’s event!
Think “Moulan Rouge”! Think decadent and fun.
If it seems like everyone is striving
for this to be a huge success, you are
correct.
People throw the word “community” around too often- only to retreat
to their own little corner, and box
themselves in without giving a thought
to what the term really means.
We are counting on you as well.
Our featured model is Andy
Mangels, Mr. Oregon State Leather
2004, and a long-time member of your
club. Patrick Thomas did the photography, Ben Brown Jr. did the layout and
poster design, and Brianna Shewbert did
the hair and make-up.
From the Holiday Show 2006: Emcee Babalou
on stage presenting one of over 20 acts.
This show is by you and for you. We
are proud to do it for you - and for the
people in need.
And that, ladies and gentleman, is
what community is really all about.
Mark your calendars: Sunday,
09 Decem-Bear 2007, doors at 6
p.m., show at 7 p.m.!
JPEG and PDF files are available
online for you to download. The JPEG
files are great for your desktop or online
viewing, and the PDF files are suitable
for printing. Each are 11 inches wide by
17 inches high.
Just follow the link below and enjoy!
http://www.oregonbears.org/events/
holiday_show_07_downloads.htm
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
(l-r) Cover model Andy Mangels, Holiday Show
stage crew member Ryan and Brianna Shewbert
prepping for photo shoot.
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
Board member Steve Leaming, our official
photographer for the 2007 show.
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Board Elections 2008
Story by Ben Brown Jr.
Photo by Steve Leaming
H
ello once again fellow Bears. I
hope this finds you well.
It is that time of the year to consider new members of the board of
directors for your club.
We elect approximately half the
board every year. This year, four
positions will be open.
We ask for candidates to stay on
the board for at least two years, but
you can sit as long as you wish.
You must be a member in good
standing for at least six months prior
to your candidacy.
Once the membership elect the
board, the board members pick new
club officers (President, Admin-
Board’s New Faces
Story and photos by Ben Brown Jr.
T
he last time we checked in with
these two men, they had just
joined the Oregon Bears Media
Committee.
And, here it is, almost a year later,
and they have both stepped up to the
plate to fill in vacancies in the Board
of Directors of your club.
Webmaster Josh Todd has filled
in the 17 month vacancy that was
open on the board.
Danzig McPherson has filled in
the five month open position on the
board, and has also become the new
Administrative Secretary as well, an
officer’s position.
Please help me and the rest of
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istrative
Secretary,
Treasurer,
Membership
Secrtary
and Assets
Secretary) at
the regular board
meeting
each March. This could be you! Bears
Membership Secretary
Anyone on
the board can smilin’ Mike Ryan.
run for these
positions, with one exception: Titleholders cannot be elected President.
Look on the website within the
coming weeks for details on how to
run for a board position.
This is your opportunity to make
a difference in your club and your
community
the board make
these gentlemen
feel welcome.
It is not
always an easy
job directing a
group as diverse
as ours, and all
the support we
receive from you
is appreciated.
Don’t forget
that after the
holidays, we will
once again be
holding annual
board elections.
Look in the
coming weeks
for more info
and your voting
pamphlet.
Danzig McPherson.
Josh Todd
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
Holiday Show 2007
Community Holiday Show
enters its sixth year
Story by Danzig McPherson
Photos by Ben Brown Jr., Joni
Kabana, Steve Leaming
and Patrick Thomas
T
he trees are brilliant autumn hues;
the air has a bit of a nip in it; we
are preparing for our long winter’s
naps....
But wait! Before we can hybearnate, we must not forget that the
legendary Holiday Show will soon be
upon us!
YES! It is again time for the sixth
annual gala community fundraiser.
Like all good bears and cubs, I like a
good snuggle-time story. Want cubby
to tell you the story? OKAY!
Long ago- back in 2002!- there
was a snugly bear named R.B. Hiattthe founder of the Oregon Bears. He
wanted to throw a Holiday Show- to
have fun, be silly, and raise money to
help those in need! It was a grr-eat
idea! It made him beary happy.
As the days passed- and the early
Decem-Bear day of his party drew
near, he found that he was short on
acts and involvement. This made him a
Poison Marie Waters, who will be hosting the
auction at the Holiday Show again.
sad bear.
He then called on his fellow bearfriends, as well as his friends in the
drag and leather communities for help.
And, indeed they did bring that
help! They brought it in spades!
That, bears and cubs, is the legend of
how the Community Holiday Show
came to be....
It is now six years later; the Community Holiday Show has become a
local tradition- with people from all
over wanting to lend a hand. In accordance with tradition, we will have a
mix of acts: from lip-synched numbers
to live performances- and as such, we
are once again actively recruiting talent from the Bear, Leather and Drag
communities.
The date of the show is the traditional second Sunday of the last month
of the year: 09 Decem-Bear, 2007.
Doors will open at six p.m.; and the
show will start at seven p.m., sharp!
This is real time, not “gay time”! Arrive
early, as we expect it to be standing
room only!
Darcelle XV’s Showplace is once
Oregon Bear 2007 Mark Brown, our Santa.
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
continued on page eleven
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Holiday Show 2007
Mr. Cub’s Excursions
continued from page five
Story and photo by Ben Brown Jr.
F
or those of you not in the know,
every month, Mr. Oregon Cub
2007, Brent Marr, has held a monthly excursion to places all over our
beautiful state.
We have listed the next event here
in Paw Prints for your need-to-know
files, just in time for the holidays.
Places already visited by Brent
and his group of adventurers are:
Stonehenge, the Mary Hill Museum,
Ramona Falls, IKEA and Bagby Hot
Springs.
The groups meets ta the Fox and
Hounds every month in the late a.m.
to gather for their adventure.
This is a great way for you nonbar types to be active in your club,
Brent Marr, Mr. Oregon Cub 2007.
your community, and just hang out
with friends in a great social setting.
The next event will be a wild tree
cutting in Estacada. The group leaves
on Saturday, 08 December 2007 at 9
a.m. sharp.
For more information, please
contact handsome Brent at
[email protected]
BEARTOWN THIRTEEN
05 - 08 June 2008
Looking to make a difference in your community?
Be one of the two official titleholders for the Oregon Bears!
Every June at Beartown, the membership elects a new Cub and
Bear to represent your community, raise money for charity, and
most importantly, have fun. You must be a member in good
standing for at least six months prior to running.
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again playing host to the party- and
I personally cannot think of it being
held anywhere else! Can anyone, or
anyplace, embody the bohemian ideals
of this gala with such style? I think not!
OOH, LA LA!
We will have a live auction in the
middle of the show, hosted once again
by the incredible Poison Waters. Anything new this year? Sure!
We will also hold a raffle- with
prizes distributed at the evening.
There has also been a change in
how you get into the show. The cost
is still five dollars- but this year, you
can bring canned goods or personal
hygiene products for Esther’s Pantry.
Due to the dire need at Esther’s
Pantry, we will not be collecting Teddy
Bears this year; but, we will also not
turn away anyone with a new teddy.
The event will support two local charities: Esther’s Pantry (which
gives food and toiletries to people with
Holiday Show committee member and Ms.
Oregon State Leather 2007 Coral Mallow will
reprise her Wonder Woman performance for
the Holiday Show.
HIV/AIDS), and Central City Concern
(which runs a variety of programs,
from community health and drug rehab clinics- to shelter for the homeless
and people with HIV).
Right off the bat, members of the
Oregon Bears board, including Mr.
Oregon Bear, Mark Brown, and board
members Rob Zeiser, David Weir and
yours truly jumped in to help.
We also have board members Steve
Leaming and Frank Armstrong immediately saying yes to photography and
accounting, respectively.
This year, SantaBear will be
played by our very own Mr. Oregon
Bear, Mark Brown- with Steve taking
Polaroid’s- for those who want to sit
on Santa-Bear’s lap (all for charity, of
course!). Show up early for this opportunity!
We are so honored to be able to
report that Fiona Flash Fox, who was
just crowned Empress 49 of Portland’s
Rose Court, came to us personally- and
promised any help Her Majesty and the
Holiday Show committe member David Weir
reviews the posters.
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
continued on page thirteen
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Camp Oregon
Bears X Photos
Photos by Steve Leaming
and and Ed Margosian
Public service announcements are free of charge in your issue of Paw Prints. We present them
in the interest of not only our readers, but in an ongoing effort to build community ties.
For submission consideration, please e-mail the editor at [email protected]
HEY BEARS! THERE IS MORE!
Only a fraction of what we do goes in the newsletter. For more pics, links to events,
membership renewals, event applications, membership directory and so much more,
go to the Oregon Bears Webcave at the following URL:
http://www.oregonbears.org
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November 2007 Calendar of Events
SUN
04
Bear Paw
Bust
MON
05
TUE
06
WED
07
Board Mtg.
THU
01
08
02
FRI
Happy Hour
09
SAT
03
10
Happy Hour Mr. Cubs
Excursions
December 2007 Calendar of Events
SUN
02
MON
TUE
03
04
WED
THU
05
06
Bear Paw
Board
Holiday Show
Bust
Meeting
Cmte.
12
13
09
Community
Holiday Show
10
11
Coffee Night Media Cmte.
07
FRI
SAT
08
Mr. Cubs
Happy Hour Excursions
14
15
Happy Hour
Bear Bare
Event
11
12
13
Coffee Night
14
Holiday Show
15
16
Happy Hour
Cmte.
18
19
25
26
Bear Brunch
20
27
21
28
New Member
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Happy Hour
Bear Bust
Dinner
22
Holiday Show
Cmte.
17
29
23
Bear Bust
24
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Happy Hour
Happy Hour
Double XX
Double XX
Dance
30
01 DEC
Happy Hour World AIDS
Day
02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 Nov: Bears Happy Hour, Fox and Hounds, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
04 Nov: Bear Paw Bust, Eagle Portland on Lombard, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
07 Nov: Board Meeting, Our House, 7 p.m.
10 Nov: Mr. Cub’s Excusions, IKEA, 11 a.m., meet at Fox and Hounds
10 Nov: Bare Bear Event, Bear Paw Bust, Eagle Portland on Lombard, 10 p.m.
13 Nov: Bears Coffee Night, Cooper’s Coffee, 6059 SE Stark, 7 p.m.
14 Nov: Holiday Show Committee, Danzig’s House, 7 p.m.
17 Nov: New Mem-Bear Dinner, Starky’s, 7 p.m.
17 Nov: Bear Bust, Eagle Portland on Lombard, 9 p.m. to midnight
23 Nov: Double XX Dance, CC Slaughters, 9 p.m. to midnight
23 Nov: Thanksgiving Potluck, North Bank Tavern, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
25 Nov: Bear Brunch, venue TBA, 11 1.m. to 1 p.m.
28 Nov: Holiday Show Committee, Danzig’s House, 7 p.m.
30
31
Dance
Bear Brunch
02 Dec: Bear Paw Bust, Eagle Portland on Lombard, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
05 Dec: Board Meeting, Our House, 7 p.m.
06 Dec: Holiday Show Committee, Danzig’s House, 7 p.m.
07, 14, 21, & 28 Dec: Bears Happy Hour, Fox and Hounds, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
08 Dec: Mr. Cub’s Excusions, Tree Cutting, 9 a.m., meet at Fox and Hound
09 Dec: Community Holiday Show, Darcelle XV, 7 p.m.
11 Dec: Bears Coffee Night, Cooper’s Coffee, 6059 SE Stark, 7 p.m.
12 Dec: Media Committee, Fox and Hounds, 6:00 p.m.
22 Dec: Bear Bust, Eagle Portland on Lombard, 9 p.m. to midnight
28 Dec: Double XX Dance, CC Slaughters, 9 p.m. to midnight
30 Dec: Bear Brunch, venue TBA, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
for a complete description of all events, visit us online at http://www.oregonbears.org
for a complete description of all events, visit us online at http://www.oregonbears.org
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November 2007 Calendar of Events
SUN
04
Bear Paw
Bust
MON
05
TUE
06
WED
07
Board Mtg.
THU
01
08
02
FRI
Happy Hour
09
SAT
03
10
Happy Hour Mr. Cubs
Excursions
December 2007 Calendar of Events
SUN
02
MON
TUE
03
04
WED
THU
05
06
Bear Paw
Board
Holiday Show
Bust
Meeting
Cmte.
12
13
09
Community
Holiday Show
10
11
Coffee Night Media Cmte.
07
FRI
SAT
08
Mr. Cubs
Happy Hour Excursions
14
15
Happy Hour
Bear Bare
Event
11
12
13
Coffee Night
14
Holiday Show
15
16
Happy Hour
Cmte.
18
19
25
26
Bear Brunch
20
27
21
28
New Member
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Happy Hour
Bear Bust
Dinner
22
Holiday Show
Cmte.
17
29
23
Bear Bust
24
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Happy Hour
Happy Hour
Double XX
Double XX
Dance
30
01 DEC
Happy Hour World AIDS
Day
02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 Nov: Bears Happy Hour, Fox and Hounds, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
04 Nov: Bear Paw Bust, Eagle Portland on Lombard, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
07 Nov: Board Meeting, Our House, 7 p.m.
10 Nov: Mr. Cub’s Excusions, IKEA, 11 a.m., meet at Fox and Hounds
10 Nov: Bare Bear Event, Bear Paw Bust, Eagle Portland on Lombard, 10 p.m.
13 Nov: Bears Coffee Night, Cooper’s Coffee, 6059 SE Stark, 7 p.m.
14 Nov: Holiday Show Committee, Danzig’s House, 7 p.m.
17 Nov: New Mem-Bear Dinner, Starky’s, 7 p.m.
17 Nov: Bear Bust, Eagle Portland on Lombard, 9 p.m. to midnight
23 Nov: Double XX Dance, CC Slaughters, 9 p.m. to midnight
23 Nov: Thanksgiving Potluck, North Bank Tavern, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
25 Nov: Bear Brunch, venue TBA, 11 1.m. to 1 p.m.
28 Nov: Holiday Show Committee, Danzig’s House, 7 p.m.
30
31
Dance
Bear Brunch
02 Dec: Bear Paw Bust, Eagle Portland on Lombard, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
05 Dec: Board Meeting, Our House, 7 p.m.
06 Dec: Holiday Show Committee, Danzig’s House, 7 p.m.
07, 14, 21, & 28 Dec: Bears Happy Hour, Fox and Hounds, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
08 Dec: Mr. Cub’s Excusions, Tree Cutting, 9 a.m., meet at Fox and Hound
09 Dec: Community Holiday Show, Darcelle XV, 7 p.m.
11 Dec: Bears Coffee Night, Cooper’s Coffee, 6059 SE Stark, 7 p.m.
12 Dec: Media Committee, Fox and Hounds, 6:00 p.m.
22 Dec: Bear Bust, Eagle Portland on Lombard, 9 p.m. to midnight
28 Dec: Double XX Dance, CC Slaughters, 9 p.m. to midnight
30 Dec: Bear Brunch, venue TBA, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
for a complete description of all events, visit us online at http://www.oregonbears.org
for a complete description of all events, visit us online at http://www.oregonbears.org
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OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
PAGE
9
Camp Oregon
Bears X Photos
Photos by Steve Leaming
and and Ed Margosian
Public service announcements are free of charge in your issue of Paw Prints. We present them
in the interest of not only our readers, but in an ongoing effort to build community ties.
For submission consideration, please e-mail the editor at [email protected]
HEY BEARS! THERE IS MORE!
Only a fraction of what we do goes in the newsletter. For more pics, links to events,
membership renewals, event applications, membership directory and so much more,
go to the Oregon Bears Webcave at the following URL:
http://www.oregonbears.org
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OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
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Holiday Show 2007
Mr. Cub’s Excursions
continued from page five
Story and photo by Ben Brown Jr.
F
or those of you not in the know,
every month, Mr. Oregon Cub
2007, Brent Marr, has held a monthly excursion to places all over our
beautiful state.
We have listed the next event here
in Paw Prints for your need-to-know
files, just in time for the holidays.
Places already visited by Brent
and his group of adventurers are:
Stonehenge, the Mary Hill Museum,
Ramona Falls, IKEA and Bagby Hot
Springs.
The groups meets ta the Fox and
Hounds every month in the late a.m.
to gather for their adventure.
This is a great way for you nonbar types to be active in your club,
Brent Marr, Mr. Oregon Cub 2007.
your community, and just hang out
with friends in a great social setting.
The next event will be a wild tree
cutting in Estacada. The group leaves
on Saturday, 08 December 2007 at 9
a.m. sharp.
For more information, please
contact handsome Brent at
[email protected]
BEARTOWN THIRTEEN
05 - 08 June 2008
Looking to make a difference in your community?
Be one of the two official titleholders for the Oregon Bears!
Every June at Beartown, the membership elects a new Cub and
Bear to represent your community, raise money for charity, and
most importantly, have fun. You must be a member in good
standing for at least six months prior to running.
PAGE
6
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
again playing host to the party- and
I personally cannot think of it being
held anywhere else! Can anyone, or
anyplace, embody the bohemian ideals
of this gala with such style? I think not!
OOH, LA LA!
We will have a live auction in the
middle of the show, hosted once again
by the incredible Poison Waters. Anything new this year? Sure!
We will also hold a raffle- with
prizes distributed at the evening.
There has also been a change in
how you get into the show. The cost
is still five dollars- but this year, you
can bring canned goods or personal
hygiene products for Esther’s Pantry.
Due to the dire need at Esther’s
Pantry, we will not be collecting Teddy
Bears this year; but, we will also not
turn away anyone with a new teddy.
The event will support two local charities: Esther’s Pantry (which
gives food and toiletries to people with
Holiday Show committee member and Ms.
Oregon State Leather 2007 Coral Mallow will
reprise her Wonder Woman performance for
the Holiday Show.
HIV/AIDS), and Central City Concern
(which runs a variety of programs,
from community health and drug rehab clinics- to shelter for the homeless
and people with HIV).
Right off the bat, members of the
Oregon Bears board, including Mr.
Oregon Bear, Mark Brown, and board
members Rob Zeiser, David Weir and
yours truly jumped in to help.
We also have board members Steve
Leaming and Frank Armstrong immediately saying yes to photography and
accounting, respectively.
This year, SantaBear will be
played by our very own Mr. Oregon
Bear, Mark Brown- with Steve taking
Polaroid’s- for those who want to sit
on Santa-Bear’s lap (all for charity, of
course!). Show up early for this opportunity!
We are so honored to be able to
report that Fiona Flash Fox, who was
just crowned Empress 49 of Portland’s
Rose Court, came to us personally- and
promised any help Her Majesty and the
Holiday Show committe member David Weir
reviews the posters.
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
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Board Elections 2008
Story by Ben Brown Jr.
Photo by Steve Leaming
H
ello once again fellow Bears. I
hope this finds you well.
It is that time of the year to consider new members of the board of
directors for your club.
We elect approximately half the
board every year. This year, four
positions will be open.
We ask for candidates to stay on
the board for at least two years, but
you can sit as long as you wish.
You must be a member in good
standing for at least six months prior
to your candidacy.
Once the membership elect the
board, the board members pick new
club officers (President, Admin-
Board’s New Faces
Story and photos by Ben Brown Jr.
T
he last time we checked in with
these two men, they had just
joined the Oregon Bears Media
Committee.
And, here it is, almost a year later,
and they have both stepped up to the
plate to fill in vacancies in the Board
of Directors of your club.
Webmaster Josh Todd has filled
in the 17 month vacancy that was
open on the board.
Danzig McPherson has filled in
the five month open position on the
board, and has also become the new
Administrative Secretary as well, an
officer’s position.
Please help me and the rest of
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istrative
Secretary,
Treasurer,
Membership
Secrtary
and Assets
Secretary) at
the regular board
meeting
each March. This could be you! Bears
Membership Secretary
Anyone on
the board can smilin’ Mike Ryan.
run for these
positions, with one exception: Titleholders cannot be elected President.
Look on the website within the
coming weeks for details on how to
run for a board position.
This is your opportunity to make
a difference in your club and your
community
the board make
these gentlemen
feel welcome.
It is not
always an easy
job directing a
group as diverse
as ours, and all
the support we
receive from you
is appreciated.
Don’t forget
that after the
holidays, we will
once again be
holding annual
board elections.
Look in the
coming weeks
for more info
and your voting
pamphlet.
Danzig McPherson.
Josh Todd
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
Holiday Show 2007
Community Holiday Show
enters its sixth year
Story by Danzig McPherson
Photos by Ben Brown Jr., Joni
Kabana, Steve Leaming
and Patrick Thomas
T
he trees are brilliant autumn hues;
the air has a bit of a nip in it; we
are preparing for our long winter’s
naps....
But wait! Before we can hybearnate, we must not forget that the
legendary Holiday Show will soon be
upon us!
YES! It is again time for the sixth
annual gala community fundraiser.
Like all good bears and cubs, I like a
good snuggle-time story. Want cubby
to tell you the story? OKAY!
Long ago- back in 2002!- there
was a snugly bear named R.B. Hiattthe founder of the Oregon Bears. He
wanted to throw a Holiday Show- to
have fun, be silly, and raise money to
help those in need! It was a grr-eat
idea! It made him beary happy.
As the days passed- and the early
Decem-Bear day of his party drew
near, he found that he was short on
acts and involvement. This made him a
Poison Marie Waters, who will be hosting the
auction at the Holiday Show again.
sad bear.
He then called on his fellow bearfriends, as well as his friends in the
drag and leather communities for help.
And, indeed they did bring that
help! They brought it in spades!
That, bears and cubs, is the legend of
how the Community Holiday Show
came to be....
It is now six years later; the Community Holiday Show has become a
local tradition- with people from all
over wanting to lend a hand. In accordance with tradition, we will have a
mix of acts: from lip-synched numbers
to live performances- and as such, we
are once again actively recruiting talent from the Bear, Leather and Drag
communities.
The date of the show is the traditional second Sunday of the last month
of the year: 09 Decem-Bear, 2007.
Doors will open at six p.m.; and the
show will start at seven p.m., sharp!
This is real time, not “gay time”! Arrive
early, as we expect it to be standing
room only!
Darcelle XV’s Showplace is once
Oregon Bear 2007 Mark Brown, our Santa.
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
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Holiday Show 2007
Message from the Prez
Story by Rob Zeiser
Photo by Ben Brown Jr.
continued from page eleven
The More Things Change...
A
utumn came upon us and that can
only mean one thing: Campout!
While this one was the club’s tenth
Campout, it was my first, with me
being largely uninitiated in the joys of
sleeping outdoors.
And I was also unfamiliar with the
joys of wildlife. Aren’t racoons just
adorable? As I soon learned, no, not so
much.
In spite of the sleep deprivation,
I had a really good time. Once again,
I was really proud of our club and
what a few dedicated people can do
with a lot of hard work. I would like to
thank all of the Campout committee,
but particularly the Steves, Strong &
Leaming, for chairing the event.
While the Campout is a
longstanding tradition of the club that
continues to be popular, we had to
make a change to another longstanding
tradition.
As I’m sure you are aware, In
October we changed our home bar
from Gail’s Dirty Duck to the Eagle
Portland. It was a hard decision and
quite a few people were unhappy
with the change, but in order for any
organization to thrive, you need to take
a hard look at what doesn’t work and
not be afraid to change it.
I want to thank everyone who
helped and supported the board
throughout the change. We expect
and hope that you’ll be happy with the
results.
Keep an eye out for more changes.
We continue to offer new events and
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Rob Zeiser at the Oregon Bears regular board
meeting in early November 2007.
modify existing events to keep them
fresh. We keep looking for ways to
make it better to be an Oregon Bear.
However, the more things change,
the more things stay the same. The
Oregon Bears are still dedicated to
bringing us all together, having a good
time and making a difference along the
way. We’re glad to have you with us.
About the cover:
This issue’s cover is one of three we
are presenting for the Holiday Show this
year. This is the first time we have used
multiple posters for this event.
Court could provide.
Thanks to the ongoing relationship
between our own Holiday Show Chairman Ben Brown Jr. - Mr. Oregon State
Leather ’07, and Starbucks, (yes, the
coffee place), Starbucks has donated
volunteers and prizes- as well as money
to the project- bridging corporate and
community-based organizations!
On top of it all, Andy Mangels, Mr.
Oregon State Leather 2004, agreed
to be in drag for the poster this year!
Truly, OOH LA LA!
Wait! Why am I saying “Ooh, La
La!”? It’s the theme of this year’s event!
Think “Moulan Rouge”! Think decadent and fun.
If it seems like everyone is striving
for this to be a huge success, you are
correct.
People throw the word “community” around too often- only to retreat
to their own little corner, and box
themselves in without giving a thought
to what the term really means.
We are counting on you as well.
Our featured model is Andy
Mangels, Mr. Oregon State Leather
2004, and a long-time member of your
club. Patrick Thomas did the photography, Ben Brown Jr. did the layout and
poster design, and Brianna Shewbert did
the hair and make-up.
From the Holiday Show 2006: Emcee Babalou
on stage presenting one of over 20 acts.
This show is by you and for you. We
are proud to do it for you - and for the
people in need.
And that, ladies and gentleman, is
what community is really all about.
Mark your calendars: Sunday,
09 Decem-Bear 2007, doors at 6
p.m., show at 7 p.m.!
JPEG and PDF files are available
online for you to download. The JPEG
files are great for your desktop or online
viewing, and the PDF files are suitable
for printing. Each are 11 inches wide by
17 inches high.
Just follow the link below and enjoy!
http://www.oregonbears.org/events/
holiday_show_07_downloads.htm
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
(l-r) Cover model Andy Mangels, Holiday Show
stage crew member Ryan and Brianna Shewbert
prepping for photo shoot.
OREGON BEARS PAWPRINTS / NOV - DEC 2007
Board member Steve Leaming, our official
photographer for the 2007 show.
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Birthday Bears ............................................................................. 3
Message from the Prez ................................................................ 4
Holiday Show 2007 ..................................................................... 5
Mr. Cub’s Excursions .................................................................. 6
Beartown 13 ................................................................................. 6
Campout X Photos ...................................................................... 7
November Calendar .................................................................... 8
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