Frog Meadow Benefit BBQ Party For AIDS
A Great Day for a Great Cause!
The trip report
SUMMER GARDEN PARTY BENEFIT WRAP-UP Despite ominous forecasts, the weather was beautiful, warm (high 70s) & totally sunny, a gorgeous day for skinny-dipping, naked croquet, and just plain relaxing at the 8th Annual Garden Party / BBQ and Chinese Auction Benefit at Frog Meadow! Though only a few “officially” signed up for the event, there were approximately 15+ Goers in attendance, many familiar faces from last years’ event. We had a turnout of over 110+ guys from near and far and the highlight of the day was a Chinese Auction of 30+ prizes worth over $4,500, including:
Congrats to GO-er Michael Tobey of Salem, MA for winning the Gay Outdoors Chinese Auction Prize of a $50 EMS Gift Card! Thanks to all our event and raffle sponsors for their support! With your help, we raised a record amount which will be donated to AIDS Project of Southern VT specifically earmarked for their testing, screening and men's programs! We are all grateful for the efforts of APSV 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 and their families. - Thank You! to all who attended! - Thank you! to our Event & Chinese Auction Sponsors! - Thank You! to the all the volunteers who made the day such a fun event for all of us! - Thank You! to Chefs Bruce, Tim, Kevin & Dan for providing us with chicken thighs, smoked pork, sausages, roasted pork and corn-on-the-cob! - Lastly...Thank you! To those who were unable to join us but made a donation in absentia! **If you would still like to make a donation to support APSV - a key organization that make a difference in our community please click here to make a secure donation with a credit card or send a check payable to "APSV" to POB 332 Newfane VT 05345. Thanks! Mark Your Calendars For Next Year! See you on Saturday July 15, 2016 for next Year's Garden Party / BBQ Benefit at Frog Meadow! |
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About this event
You are invited to Frog Meadow Farm for their 8th Annual BBQ & Lawn Party to benefit AIDS Project of Southern VT. 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 an EMS gift of $50. 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!
0ver $3,500 in goods and services to be raffled the day of the event! and $5 raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the door and throughout the day. Click here for a list of prizes to be won.
To maximize proceeds this event is a BBQ Dinner/Potluck! Several yummy BBQ main courses sufficient to feed everyone will be provided. Main courses including country smoked pork, Asian chicken thighs, and sweet & hot Italian sausages (a vegetarian option will be available). In addition there will be crackers & Grafton cheddar cheese, corn on the cob and watermelon.
We ask that you please bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert plate for 8 to 10, preferably home-made and not pre-packaged supermarket food.
Note that a vegetarian entrée option will be available.
A suggested $35 donation includes a valuable door prize drawing [many prizes will be given away], provides access to the grounds, and a yummy BBQ dinner. To speed the registration process on the day of the event we request that you purchase your tickets in advance. Please purchase tickets by clicking here. 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. AIDS Project of Southern Vermont provides who provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS & their families in Windham, Bennington and southern Windsor counties. To these families, the Project offers case management services, advocacy and referrals, and a nutritious food program.
Note that the rain date for the event is Sunday July 19.
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