June 2002

Sunday, June 16th
SF Giants Game

It's the boys of summer in the Battle of the Bay and MAXsports is there! Come watch the San Francisco Giants against the Oakland Athletics at beautiful Pac Bell Park. MAXsports has reserved 25 tickets for the sold-out baseball game. We'll start the day at 11:00AM with a Tailgate Party in the Pac Bell Park parking lot, and then head to our seats along the third base line for the 1:05PM game. This event WILL sell out, so get your tickets soon! Reserve online or call champion: Bob Palacios /  574-0524  Champion: Terry Michaeu /  826-8950/  Admission: $27.00 - Members / $35.00 - Guests

Saturday, June 22nd
Monterey Sea Kayaking

Monterey Sea Kayaking! Paddle among playful sea otters, great blue herons and snowy egrets! Spend the night at my aunt’s fabulous hacienda! Admission on will be $235.00/Members, $260.00/Guests and that includes all food, lodging, all equipment needed, transportation, sleeping bags, and expert instruction by our handsome gay guides. Pretty much everything you need! All physical ability levels are welcomed, too. Aside from being more fun than you’ve probably had in a long time, the trip benefits a San Francisco-based nonprofit called Healing Waters (www.hwaters.org) which provides outdoor trips for people living with HIV and AIDS. And here’s the best part – for every MAXmember who attends one of the above trips, Healing Waters can afford to send THREE people with HIV on a similar outing. That’s something that you can feel really good about. Make your reservation with Cale Siler at  621-7529 at Ext: 2894.

Saturday, June 22nd, 1:00 PM
Pool Party in the South Bay

Come on down! Catch'n some rays in the South Bay! MAXsouth is planning to give MAXeast a run for the title of "Best Pool Party of 2002". Bring your Speedos, a towel, your beverages of choice and get ready to lay out with HOT men!! Our venue is in wonderful Willow Glen, and will be the talk of MAXbay by the end of day. There'll be BBQ entrees, appetizers, sodas and a wonderful pool and spa! Space is limited to the first fifty to reserve, so reserve now!! (Directions will be given by the champion when he confirms your reservation.) If you get lost, call Kevin at  297-8201.

Admission: $10.00 - Members / $15.00 – Guests (ADVANCE) Admission: $15.00 - Members / $20.00 – Guests (DOOR) Champion: John Walters /  266-1599
Champion: Thom Cook /  266-1599 

Sunday, June 23rd, 10:00 AM
Copia Center Tour

Visit Napa and the new center for food and wine, Copia. Copia is dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of wine, food and the arts with classes, demonstrations, exhibitions and performances that integrate the arts with the pleasures of food and wine. We will have a private tour the first hour then plenty of time to explore on your own. There are several demonstrations scheduled throughout the day starting at 11:00AM included with your admission and some offered for an additional cost (the schedule for the day will be available online at www.copia.org after May 15). Member price is $20, guests $30. Lunch is available at either the Market Cafe or Julia's Kitchen and not included in the price of the event. Reservation deadline is 5:00PM, June 19. Contact champion Neil Sitzman 925.935.6345. Copia is at 500 First Street, Napa.

Thursday, June 27, 8:00PM
MAMMA MIA! At the Orpheum Theater

Come hear ABBA songs woven into a play about three middle-aged women who come together on a tropical island to celebrate the wedding of one woman's daughter; with many other characters helping to sing and make the story work. When Mamma Mia! came to San Francisco last year we sold over 50 tickets. We have 20 orchestra tickets this time, so don't wait to reserve. Tickets are $73 for members, and $88 for guests. Reserve online or call Dennis Baker at  821-9363.

Thursday, June 27th at 1:00 PM
IN(side) & OUT: LGBT Business in the New Millennium
Admission: $45.00 - Members / $ 55.00 - Guests
Champion: Robert Sokol /  864-2159

How’s business? Find out from the pros at a luncheon seminar to be hosted by the Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) as part of the official 2002 LGBT Pride activities. The speaker panel, moderated by the Hon. Susan Leal, Treasurer of the City and County of San Francisco, includes Chip Conley (Joie de Vivre Hospitality), Scott Mandell (San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus), Susan Kennedy (Federation of Gay Games), Michelle Ogata (State of California) and other local and national business leaders to be announced. Topics for the luncheon panel discussion will include marketing to the gay and lesbian audience from both inside and outside the community; LGBT-owned small businesses and how they can compete in the wider marketplace; and what makes up the “gay” dollar. A business networking session at noon will precede the luncheon and panel, and will provide information and referral on business development programs and other opportunities for Bay Area LGBT small business owners. You can order your tickets by calling  441-3651 or online at www.GGBA.com. Founded in 1974, the Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) began as the nation's first business organization founded by and for gay and lesbian entrepreneurs. (VENUE: Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell Street near Union Square, www.ggba.com)

Sunday, June 30th
San Francisco Gay Pride MAXbooth

Several good men are desired to promote MAX during San Francisco’s Pride Parade. Just imagine yourself manning the MAXbooth while a continuous flow of potential members marches by, many with a keen curiosity about our organization. This will be your opportunity to spin MAX the way that shows your best side. We also need those men with overactive design genes to help with booth design. Contact Ty Rollins at  978-2600 and let him know you'd like to join in the fun and help out.

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