BBQ and Lawn Party AIDS Fundraiser

Warm weather, clear-to-cloudy skies and 75+ guys from near and far joined us for the 6^th annual Frog Meadow BBQ/Garden Party/Fundraiser to benefit Aids Project of Southern VT & Green Mountain Crossroads in association with Tri-State Gay Men. Though only a few “officially” signed up for the event, there were approximately 15+ Goers in attendance, many familiar faces from last years’ event.

Despite an ominous weather forecast that put a damper on attendance when compared to last year’s event count of 120+ attendees, the event was a huge success, raising over $4,000. This represents our best fundraising effort yet and a significant lift over 2012 – largely as result of the format change to a potluck meal which dramatically helped to reduce the event’s overhead expenses. That said, there was sufficient smoked pork, Italian sausages, Asian chicken thighs and roast pork loins for all to enjoy plus tons of appetizers, side dishes and desserts to make for a bounteous feast!

There were many great raffle prizes won, including Double-Wide Rocker Adirondack Chair, Beacon Light Guesthouse Provincetown Lodging Voucher, Inn at Mount Snow weekend, One night’s Stay for 2 at Moose Meadow Lodge, Waterbury VT, a combination Massage & Acupuncture session, Aunt Sadie’s Candles Premium Seasonal Gift Basket, Mountainside Camping Weekend for 2, Renaissance Fine Jewelry $100 Gift Certificate, and four Gay Outdoors 1-year paid membership. Thanks to all our event and raffle sponsors for their support!

We are all grateful for the efforts of Aids Project of Southern VT & Green Mountain Crossroads in association with Tri-State Gay Men to support the local gay, bi and questioning male community and the very important work of HIV education, prevention and services provided to those with HIV.

Thanks as well to all who participated and to all the day-of-event volunteers for their continued support! We hope to see many and more of you at next years’ event on Saturday 7/19!

You are invited to Frog Meadow Farm for their 6th Annual BBQ & Lawn Party to benefit Southern VT AIDS Organizations. 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!

Note that the meal format has been changed from a BBQ dinner prepared by Frog Meadow to a potluck in order to insure that a maximum amount of funds will go to the local support organizations. Barbequed chicken, pork & sausages, corn-on-the cob and watermelon will be provided and

guests are asked to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert sufficient for 8 to 10 or more, preferably home-made and not pre-packaged supermarket food.

Note that a vegetarian entrée option will be available.

Arrive any time after 3:00 with dinner served at 6:00. Since Frog Meadow does not have a license to serve alcohol this will be a BYOB event. Pleae bring a dish of your choice, preferably made by you and not prepared supermarket food. Bring enough to serve about eight to ten people.

A suggested $35 donation includes a valuable door prize drawing and provides access to the grounds. Tickets are available the day of the event, payable by cash or check only. If you cannot afford the suggested $35 donation, please join us and pay whatever you are able to!

100% of the proceeds benefit AIDS Project of Southern Vermont and Green Mountain Crossroads in association with the Tri-State Gay Men’s Program who together provide prevention outreach, HIV testing as well as direct services to those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. Please help us help these organizations with their very important work.

A limited number of volunteers are needed for setup and breakdown the day of the event and will receive a $20 voucher towards admission. In addition, raffle prize donations are currently being sought. Contact greenmountaincrossroads @ gmail.com to donate raffle goods or services or to volunteer.

Note that the rain date for the event is Sunday July 21.

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