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BBQ and Lawn Party AIDS Fundraiser

A Great Day for a Great Cause!

Saturday, July 21, 2012
Newfane, VT
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Hosted by frogmeadow

The trip report

Gorgeous weather in the low 80’s and blue skies set the tone for the day at Frog Meadow’s 5th Annual BBQ/Garden Party benefit for AIDS Project of Southern VT’s Men’s Program!
There were approximately 125 guys from the surrounding region, including many Gay Outdoorsmen who also participated in the GO Tour de Frog Bike Loop, the GO Rock River Hike & Swim as well as the GO MountainSide Camping Weekend. All told, there were over 25 GO Members in attendance so there were lots of opportunities for social interaction with long-time GO members, GO newbies as well as opportunities to spread the word about GO to potential members!
Many guys checked out Frog Meadow’s hiking trails set on 63 private acres and visited their “Brokeback Cabin", a rustic hunting camp set in a hardwood grove at the far end of the property. A number of us skinny-dipped and swam in the spring-fed swimming pond and hung out in the sun to relax and chat. Several participated in the annual naked croquet tournament while the more adventurous played freestyle bocce (more like golf and more challenging than traditional bocce).
Frog Meadow’s rambling annual and perennial gardens and apple orchard were at their peak and it was fun to meet & mingle with others and wander around the grounds and check out the many ancient stone walls that date back 200+ years. Everybody was issued name tags at registration which made a friendly crowd even friendlier, more accessible and more fun!
Towards the end of the afternoon we gathered to draw the winners of over $2,500 worth of fun raffle prizes, including:

A weekend for at Frog Meadow Farm
A set of 4 signed male nude drawings with certificates of authenticity
A fold-up Adirondack Chair & Matching Footrest
One night Free Lodging, Moose Meadow Lodge, Waterbury VT
Two Gold Passes to Winter Rendezvous Gay Ski Week Stowe Jan 23-27 2013
A combination Massage & Acupuncture session
A Four Columns Inn & Restaurant $100 Gift Certificate
A Renaissance Fine Jewelry $100 Gift Certificate
A Frog Meadow Organic Cotton Velour Bathrobe
A 60 Minute Massage at Frog Meadow Farm
3 Gay Outdoors 1-year paid memberships
5 Sets of 2 Passes to Northern Decadence, Burlington VT Sept 22 2012
The three Gay Outdoors memberships were won by Brett Freeman (1) and Kurt Swanson (2!). Congrats boys!
In addition to great snacks throughout the afternoon, the day was capped off by a Vermont-style all you-can-eat-BBQ/Dinner that included devilled eggs, cheeseburgers, knockwurst, grilled chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, broccoli salad, watermelon, cookies and brownies.
Thanks to the caring and generosity of those attending, Frog Meadow was able to raise and donate $3,000 to the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont's Men's Program, a key organization that makes a difference in the local community. Note that if you were unable to attend and would still like to make a donation please go to http://store.frogmeadow.com/store/c/20-Special-Events.html or send a check to Frog Meadow POB 332 Newfane VT 05345.
 

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About this event

You are invited to Frog Meadow Farm for their 5th Annual BBQ & Lawn Party to benefit AIDS Project of Southern VT’s Men’s Program. THE men’s event of the summer season!

Gay Outdoors is proud to be the Lead Community Sponsor of this year’s BBQ/Benefit and has generously donated 4 Full Memberships as raffle prizes. We hope to see you there! This is a great opportunity to connect with other GO members, spread the word about GO while supporting a worthy community cause!

Come and enjoy the lovely and secluded natural environment of Frog Meadow Farm’s 63 private acres, including the beautiful gardens, hiking trails and swimming pond (pack a towel!). This is a mostly clothed event. Nudity will be allowed for skinny dipping and sunning by the pond but otherwise this is a clothed event. There will be croquet, bocci, and other lawn games to enjoy! In addition, raffle tickets will be available the day of the event for all kinds of goodies!

Your suggested $35 donation includes a valuable door prize drawing and provides you with access to the grounds and a full barbecue meal (vegetarian option available). If you can contribute more than $35, or are unable to attend but would like to donate, you are encouraged to do so!

>>Advance Ticket Purchase


100% of the proceeds will benefit the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont's Men's Program! The Men's Program and The Aids Project of Southern Vermont provide prevention services as well as direct services to those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. By providing education about HIV/AIDS the goal is to prevent its spread and promote understanding within the communities served. The Men's program has been an extremely important part of our local community’s landscape for many years. Due to policy changes at the federal level the Men's Program's funding has been eliminated. We hope to salavage what we can of the program through this and other grass root efforts. Please help us help the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont and the Men's Program with their very important work.

BYOB!! As Frog Meadow Farm does not have a liquor license, no alcohol will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own beverage of choice!

Note that the rain date for the event is Sunday July 22.

Helpful Links:

More Information about the Frog Meadow Fundraiser BBQ
Advance Ticket Purchase
Make a Donation to AIDS of Southern Vermont [if unable to attend]

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP ON THIS LIST UNTIL YOU HAVE PURCHASED A TICKET!!!

Who came along (6)

F GUEST MEMBER
Frogmeadow
Newfane, VT
Mac GUEST MEMBER
Mac
New Boston, NH
goldnwolf GUEST MEMBER
goldnwolf
St. Petersburg / Pittsburgh , NH
J GUEST MEMBER
jconroy
Beverly, MA
Steven GUEST MEMBER
Steven
Boston, MA
waynzo GUEST MEMBER
waynzo
Marshfield, MA

Comments

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Frogmeadow · Jul 18, 2012
Hi Guys-

Looking forward to another great BBQ, the weather will be in the mid 80's and should be PERFECT!
I'm not sure that all of you have RSVP'd or bought tickets online (I know Mac, Steve, Xavier and Jim have) so if you’ve not already, please go to http://store.frogmeadow.com/ and pre-buy your ticket (preferred) or send me an RSVP via email [scott @ frogmeadow.com] and we’ll have your names at the registration desk & have an accurate headcount for food.
Thanks & see you Saturday!
F
Frogmeadow · Jul 26, 2012
Hey Guys, thanks for attending the BBQ! Im posting a trip report and would like you to post any pics you might have take since I was unable to take many myself. Thanks!

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