NOBBTSC Membership Meeting Minutes 8-03-07
Meeting was called to Order by President Steven
Melancon at 8:06pm with 26 members present.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes of the previous meeting can
be found on the website www.neworleansbears.com or
www.bearsofneworleans.com . They can also be found
in the newsletter. (Please advise Tibby T., the newsletter
editor of any changes in your contact information.) A
motion was made to dispense with the reading of the
Minutes by Vic V., and 2nd by Don M.. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report was presented by George Tresch,
Treasurer. Report was accepted by motion made by
(who else) Vic V. and 2nd by Don M. (hmmm… a new
Amen corner???).
Vice President’s Report was given by Danny Lecompte.
He is working diligently on an event for Thursday, August
30, 2007. Bear Decadence will kick off with a Beer Bust
(aka officially: Buds ‘N’ Suds) outside the Rawhide Bar
from 4pm to 10pm. Rawhide has donated a keg for this
event and Budweiser has donated the 2nd keg. Joe,
from Rawhide, was on hand to further explain this event
and thank the Bears for coming to his bar.
Lieutenant’s Report was presented by Tibby T. and Brian
L., Lieutenants. We had two Bear’s Night Out last month,
1 official, 1 unofficial. On July 14th, about 11 people
assembled at Deannie’s Restaurant for the unofficial
BNO, because one of the birthday boys could not attend
the official one. On the 19th of July, 20 people showed
up at De Famile Restaurant for the Dining For Life
fundraiser sponsored by the NO/AIDS Taskforce, and the
official BNO. Both events were very nice.
Tibby and Brian also reported on the 3rd Friday Bear Bust
on the 20th.
Media Updates: Tibby reminded everyone that the Club
needs to have current information, in order to send the
newsletter to the proper location for each member.
Eddie P., webmaster, reported that all the tickets for
Bear Decadence have been sold, but not paid for, at the
moment. It might be possible to get tickets later,
however, there is a waiting list for these tickets as they
become available.
Old Business: No response from Chevy’s Restaurant, as
yet.
No other Old Business.
New Business: The logo cups used for our Beer Busts
are running low. Do we want to order some for at the
cost of about 68 cents each, or start using plain black
cups, at about ½ to 1/3 of the cost? Vote was taken as
to whether to order more of the logo cups at 68 cents
each….1 in favor, 20 against, therefore we will start
using plain black cups at our Beer Busts, and save the
logo cups for our Banquet and Sire Ursus contest event.
A letter was received from the Board of the New Orleans
Alliance for Pride, thanking NOBBTSC for their help as
security at the PrideFest event in June. Also included
was a donation form for next year’s event.
A letter was received from Lazarus House thanking
NOBBTSC for our donation after the Bona Petite event
and our other fundraising events on their behalf.
A motion was made by Wayne C. that the Club should
purchase some fans for the patio of the Phoenix Bar, for
use at our meetings. He suggested an industrial size
would be most effective. Approximate cost would be
around $200. Motion was 2nd by Fred M. Vote: 9 in favor,
10 against, motion failed.
Events / Activities:
Bears Night Out
a) September 15, 2007 at Elizabeth’s Restaurant
b) October 13, 2007, location undecided (any
suggestions?)
c) November 10, 2007
d) Decembger 15, 2007 NOBBTSC Christmas Party
Bear Meetings / Bear Busts
e) September 7, 2007 (yes, the Friday after
Bear/Southern Decadence)
f) October 5, 2007
g) November 2, 2007 (nominations for officers)
h) December 7, 2007 (election of officers)
3rd Friday Bear Beer Busts
i) September 21, 2007
j) October 19, 2007
k) November 16, 2007
l) December 21, 2007 (Friday of Christmas weekend)
5th Friday Beer Busts
m) August 31, 2007 (Night of Sire Ursus contest and
Lords of Leather’s Block party outside the Phoenix Bar.
n) November 30, 2007
5) Bear Decadence:
a) Thursday, August 30, 2007: Buds N Suds, 4pm to 10pm
outside the
Rawhide Bar on Burgundy Street in the French Quarter
Decorating the New Orleans Leather Club for Sire
Ursus contest
o) Friday, August 31, 2007: Sire Ursus Contest and
Dinner 7-10PM
To date, there are no tickets available, but if you need
one, don’t give up hope. There are 11 contestants so far
for the contest, but we all know how that goes….wait
and see.
d) Saturday, September 1, 2007: Bears and Bubbles at
the Sweet Olive
Bed and Breakfast from 4pm to 7pm. (2460 Rampart St
947-4332)
e) Sunday, September 2, 2007: Best Bear BCBB contest
and breakfast
at the Phoenix Bar 10am to 12 noon. Best Bear
Beard, Best Bear
Chest, Best Bear Belly and Best Bear Butt. The MC
for this event
will again be Tony C. (the old pervert…he just
wants a closer look).
Mike and Tony will again be providing the cold
food the the breakfast
the Phoenix will be providing eggs, grits and
sausage.
f) The Southern Decadence Parade: NOBBTSC will
be walking as a
Group with our banner.
September 16, 2007 NO/AIDS Walk: NOBBTSC will be
helping with
parking and manning one of the water stations.
7) September 29, 2007 AmonRa’s Mr. & Mrs. America
Pageant at the
Marigny Theatre and NOBBTSC has been asked to
provide security.
8) September 29, 2007 Cavalier’s Run being held at
Cowpokes Bar. The
Bears will be hosting a morning cocktail party. (Yes,
this is the same date
of the AmonRa function…but in the front of the
bar…could make for
some interesting security duties J
Birthdays and anniversaries were announced.
Member’s announcements: Seems our beloved Vice
President won a contest, or two. At the Phoenix Bar
anniversary party, Danny won Best wet shorts and Best
overall contestant and Jeff B. won the Best Hairy Chest
contests. (Hmmm, contestants for the Sunday morning
Best Bear BCBB contest?????)
Meeting was adjourned by motion made by (the Amen
Corner) Vic V., and 2nd by Don M. at 8:44PM.
Submitted (respectfully???_)
Kenneth Gue, NOBBTSC Secretary
Meeting was called to Order by President Steven
Melancon at 8:06pm with 26 members present.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes of the previous meeting can
be found on the website www.neworleansbears.com or
www.bearsofneworleans.com . They can also be found
in the newsletter. (Please advise Tibby T., the newsletter
editor of any changes in your contact information.) A
motion was made to dispense with the reading of the
Minutes by Vic V., and 2nd by Don M.. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report was presented by George Tresch,
Treasurer. Report was accepted by motion made by
(who else) Vic V. and 2nd by Don M. (hmmm… a new
Amen corner???).
Vice President’s Report was given by Danny Lecompte.
He is working diligently on an event for Thursday, August
30, 2007. Bear Decadence will kick off with a Beer Bust
(aka officially: Buds ‘N’ Suds) outside the Rawhide Bar
from 4pm to 10pm. Rawhide has donated a keg for this
event and Budweiser has donated the 2nd keg. Joe,
from Rawhide, was on hand to further explain this event
and thank the Bears for coming to his bar.
Lieutenant’s Report was presented by Tibby T. and Brian
L., Lieutenants. We had two Bear’s Night Out last month,
1 official, 1 unofficial. On July 14th, about 11 people
assembled at Deannie’s Restaurant for the unofficial
BNO, because one of the birthday boys could not attend
the official one. On the 19th of July, 20 people showed
up at De Famile Restaurant for the Dining For Life
fundraiser sponsored by the NO/AIDS Taskforce, and the
official BNO. Both events were very nice.
Tibby and Brian also reported on the 3rd Friday Bear Bust
on the 20th.
Media Updates: Tibby reminded everyone that the Club
needs to have current information, in order to send the
newsletter to the proper location for each member.
Eddie P., webmaster, reported that all the tickets for
Bear Decadence have been sold, but not paid for, at the
moment. It might be possible to get tickets later,
however, there is a waiting list for these tickets as they
become available.
Old Business: No response from Chevy’s Restaurant, as
yet.
No other Old Business.
New Business: The logo cups used for our Beer Busts
are running low. Do we want to order some for at the
cost of about 68 cents each, or start using plain black
cups, at about ½ to 1/3 of the cost? Vote was taken as
to whether to order more of the logo cups at 68 cents
each….1 in favor, 20 against, therefore we will start
using plain black cups at our Beer Busts, and save the
logo cups for our Banquet and Sire Ursus contest event.
A letter was received from the Board of the New Orleans
Alliance for Pride, thanking NOBBTSC for their help as
security at the PrideFest event in June. Also included
was a donation form for next year’s event.
A letter was received from Lazarus House thanking
NOBBTSC for our donation after the Bona Petite event
and our other fundraising events on their behalf.
A motion was made by Wayne C. that the Club should
purchase some fans for the patio of the Phoenix Bar, for
use at our meetings. He suggested an industrial size
would be most effective. Approximate cost would be
around $200. Motion was 2nd by Fred M. Vote: 9 in favor,
10 against, motion failed.
Events / Activities:
Bears Night Out
a) September 15, 2007 at Elizabeth’s Restaurant
b) October 13, 2007, location undecided (any
suggestions?)
c) November 10, 2007
d) Decembger 15, 2007 NOBBTSC Christmas Party
Bear Meetings / Bear Busts
e) September 7, 2007 (yes, the Friday after
Bear/Southern Decadence)
f) October 5, 2007
g) November 2, 2007 (nominations for officers)
h) December 7, 2007 (election of officers)
3rd Friday Bear Beer Busts
i) September 21, 2007
j) October 19, 2007
k) November 16, 2007
l) December 21, 2007 (Friday of Christmas weekend)
5th Friday Beer Busts
m) August 31, 2007 (Night of Sire Ursus contest and
Lords of Leather’s Block party outside the Phoenix Bar.
n) November 30, 2007
5) Bear Decadence:
a) Thursday, August 30, 2007: Buds N Suds, 4pm to 10pm
outside the
Rawhide Bar on Burgundy Street in the French Quarter
Decorating the New Orleans Leather Club for Sire
Ursus contest
o) Friday, August 31, 2007: Sire Ursus Contest and
Dinner 7-10PM
To date, there are no tickets available, but if you need
one, don’t give up hope. There are 11 contestants so far
for the contest, but we all know how that goes….wait
and see.
d) Saturday, September 1, 2007: Bears and Bubbles at
the Sweet Olive
Bed and Breakfast from 4pm to 7pm. (2460 Rampart St
947-4332)
e) Sunday, September 2, 2007: Best Bear BCBB contest
and breakfast
at the Phoenix Bar 10am to 12 noon. Best Bear
Beard, Best Bear
Chest, Best Bear Belly and Best Bear Butt. The MC
for this event
will again be Tony C. (the old pervert…he just
wants a closer look).
Mike and Tony will again be providing the cold
food the the breakfast
the Phoenix will be providing eggs, grits and
sausage.
f) The Southern Decadence Parade: NOBBTSC will
be walking as a
Group with our banner.
September 16, 2007 NO/AIDS Walk: NOBBTSC will be
helping with
parking and manning one of the water stations.
7) September 29, 2007 AmonRa’s Mr. & Mrs. America
Pageant at the
Marigny Theatre and NOBBTSC has been asked to
provide security.
8) September 29, 2007 Cavalier’s Run being held at
Cowpokes Bar. The
Bears will be hosting a morning cocktail party. (Yes,
this is the same date
of the AmonRa function…but in the front of the
bar…could make for
some interesting security duties J
Birthdays and anniversaries were announced.
Member’s announcements: Seems our beloved Vice
President won a contest, or two. At the Phoenix Bar
anniversary party, Danny won Best wet shorts and Best
overall contestant and Jeff B. won the Best Hairy Chest
contests. (Hmmm, contestants for the Sunday morning
Best Bear BCBB contest?????)
Meeting was adjourned by motion made by (the Amen
Corner) Vic V., and 2nd by Don M. at 8:44PM.
Submitted (respectfully???_)
Kenneth Gue, NOBBTSC Secretary
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