September 2000

Shasta 2000, 1-4 September (Labor Day)

The 11th annual MAX Lake Shasta houseboat trip! MAXFleet 2000 flotilla will be an all luxury fleet, with two Voyager class and three Stargazer class houseboats. This means more private and semi-private berths. You're guaranteed to have a fantastic time skiing, swimming, sunning, relaxing, and partying all weekend. If you are interested in being a MAXFleet Captain, First Officer, Executive Officer, Quartermaster, or Julie, please contact Rear Admiral Mark Sifling. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Alan-scott. Make your berth reservation online. See prices and details at Shasta 2000.

Sunday, September 3, noon to 7:00PM
MAX Booth at East Bay Pride

Not going to Shasta?
Then Celebrate East Bay Pride 2000

Come join your fellow MAXers at our exhibition booth from noon to 7pm in Oakland. The festivities will be held next to Preservation Park in Oakland on Sunday, September 3 from noon until 7pm.
As always, MAX will be providing information about our club to the massive crowds. 
We need volunteers for setting up and manning the booth throughout the day. Beverages will be provided for volunteers. If you can help out, please contact Joel at  935.7910.

Monday, September 11, 8:00PM
Richard Skipper as Carol Channing

Back by popular demand from his West Coast debut last April, Richard Skipper brings his award-winning "An Evening With Carol Channing" to The Plush Room, 940 Sutter Street, San Francisco. Richard Skipper takes the audience back to a time of clean wholesome entertainment in a tribute to La Channing's life and career featuring highlights from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" to "Hello, Dolly!" A veteran of the New York cabaret scene, Richard Skipper recreates Channing as no one else can. Book your $25 member or $35 non-member tickets online or by calling Dennis Baker at  821-9363.

Tuesday, September 12
Forum: In Tune for Folsom Street

Do you really know what all those leather guys do in private? Or is it all in your fevered imaginations? Now's your chance to find out. MAX's own Leather Daddy Don Thompson will explain the difference between leather as costume and leather as lifestyle and will discuss the various ramifications of and the differences among leather, S/M and just plain old kink. Find out if you have some inner fetishes! Forum Director Mark Cecil promises a plethora of culinary delights and wine to accompany the event. Makes it all sound so civilized, doesn't it! We hope to have another leather titleholder present to add to the fun and maybe even a model on whom various techniques can be demonstrated. Any volunteers? The event will take place in a private home with a playroom and sling! Attendance is limited, so book early by calling Mark Cecil at  752.9851. Members $15, guests $25.

Wednesday, September 13
Dive Dining at Cats Restaurant

On Wednesday, September 13, MAXers will be meeting at The Cats Restaurant in Los Gatos.  This is a dive dinner in the truest sense.  When asked, "what is your address," their response was "we don?t have one."  When asked for directions, you are  told to go past the last exit of Los Gatos on Hwy 17, where the caution signs are located and make a right up that hill.  Be sure to keep your eyes open because if you miss this turnoff, it is a long haul back. To reserve your spot for this great dive dinner, contact Blair at 408-473-2205.

Friday, September 15
Special TGIF: Flesh and Fantasy

End your summer on a high note by attending a special TGIF on September 15 at the CityCourt Cafe at One Sansome Street from 6 to 9 p.m. This TGIF theme is "summer lovin' happened so fast" - so show up wearing your favorite beach clothes. Yes, leave your formal wear at home and put on your shorts, tank tops, straw hats and sunglasses. Don't forget to bring the sun tan lotion because it's gonna get hot. We also will be having a sizzlin' raffle in which we will have some great door prizes. And for being a member, you get five tickets free. Guests and for those members who are the Vegas types, additional tickets can be purchased at $1 each. So mark September 15 on your calendar and be ready for an evening of fun and frivolity with all your MAX friends!

Saturday, September 16   
The Best of Livermore Valley

Join us for the Fall Harvest Crush in one of California's premier wine growing regions. Visit award-winning wineries for a full production tour, private tastings and an executive chef wine and food paired lunch, education from growers and producers, and luxury motor coach transportation to and from Pleasanton Bart. Space is limited to 50. For more information contact Joel  935.7910 or Larry  673.7288. All inclusive price $79 members, $95 guests.

Sunday, September 17, 2:00PM
San Francisco Treasure Hunt    *postponed*

This event has been rescheduled for November. Look for upcoming information in MAXMail and here.

Monday, September 18
Gay Author Reading/Discussion Group

The MAX Forum committee is conducting a reading and discussion group about gay authors. If you're interested, call Bill Serbin at  386-0555. You're invited to post your suggestions of interesting gay authors to the MAX Message Board.

Monday, September 18, 6-9:30PM
Art and Film Benefit

MAX is a co-sponsor of the Fall Benefit of Art and Film for Teenagers, being held at The Foreign Cinema, 2534 Mission Street near 21st. Art and Film for Teenagers is devoted to making art an important presence in young people's lives, by offering opportunities for them to attend the symphony, opera, ballet, dance and theater performances. The fabulous Paula West will be performing, as well as Tango 9. Tickets begin at $25 and are available at the door. Join us for a delightful evening.

Saturday, September 23
Alcatraz Sleepover               *sold out*

Spend the night on The Rock! Ready for "Men Behind Bars?" Then be one of 35 MAX members to sign up for one of our most unusual outings ever: a night on Alcatraz. You'll enjoy a private boat trip to and from this famous landmark, a private tour of the facilities (some not open to the public), hot dinner and snacks, and a night in Cell Block C, home to such past residents as Machine Gun Kelly, Al Capone and Pretty Boy Floyd. Participants must perform 1 hour of light cleanup and bring sleeping bags and toiletries. The cost for this unique trip is $60 per inmate...er, individual. Call Warden Jonathan Swain at   440-4636 to reserve your spot. This is a members-only event.

Sunday, September 24
MAX Booth at Folsom Street Fair

One year we had a prison cell; who knows what MAX will bring this year to the Folsom Street Fair. Think MAX is all suits and ties? Come and see the leather suits and not your ordinary ties at the MAX booth, not to mention a lot of skin! If you'd like to meet a lot of new guys by handing out MAX info at the booth, call Jeff at  825.8522. Or, just come and show us some skin!

Thursday, Sep 28 to Oct 2
Hawaii Calls!

The summer isn't over yet! Imagine yourself on a sun-drenched beach in Waikiki on the island of Oahu with a group of the hottest men to hit the island. Join MAX on this fabulous 4 night / 5 day trip to this island paradise from Thursday, September 28 until Monday, October 2. Our host hotel will be the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel adjacent to the famous Queen's Surf Beach and within blocks of all the bars, restaurants, and attractions the island has to offer. The package includes room/tax/porterage, a group dinner on one evening, and breakfast daily (airfare and transportation to/from hotel are not included). 
The cost for this amazing trip is only $369 for MAX members and $469 for non-MAX members with shared occupancy. Single supplements are available for an additional $249. Call Gary Murakami at  387-3956 for more information or to reserve your space now for this unforgettable long weekend. Space is limited for this trip, so a non-refundable deposit of $100 will be required by Friday, August 18, 2000. Complete payment for the trip will be due by Friday, September 1. This tropical paradise will never be the same again!

Friday, September 29
Fifth Friday TGIF

It's back to the CitiCourt Cafe, 1 Sansome Street, for a Fifth Friday TGIF benefiting the Immune Enhancement Project (IEP). The Immune Enhancement Project offers affordable acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and hypnotherapy to individuals living with disabling conditions including immune system disorders such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, hepatitis and arthritis. Cost is $5 members, $15 guests. No reservations necessary.

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