BEAR CAFÉ New York, Inc. Membership

     

 
"Bears have come a long way: We have our own flag, parties, magazines and t-shirts now. But when it comes to our health and well-being where do we stand? Whether on its website, at periodic health forums, through its new men’s health fund, or among friends at twice-monthly social events, BEAR CAFE is a good place to look for answers."
-- Lawrence D. Mass, MD
(Honorary BC Boardmember, whose ‘Bears & Health’ columns are featured on Bear Café’s website)
 

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1. HOW CAN I BECOME A BEAR CAFÉ New York, Inc. MEMBER?
2. WHY SHOULD I BECOME A BEAR CAFÉ New York, Inc. MEMBER?

HOW CAN I BECOME A BEAR CAFÉ New York, Inc. MEMBER?

Please note that BEAR CAFE New York Inc. Membership has changed for our 2006-2007 Program Year. There are two forms of Membership in BC: NEW Membership and RENEWAL Membership, which are based on whether you're on record as having volunteered for at least 1 hour during our 2005-2006 Program Year.

A) To become a NEW Member of BC, and receive a discount on your event door fee and other privileges, please:

  1. Come to one of our events and let one our doorpeople or boardmembers know of your interest.
  2. Attend at this event, our brief New Member "Welcome!" Orientation.
  3. Completely fill out the BC Membership Application which is given out at the Orientation. Please attach your 2007-2008 Membership Dues (cash, check, or money order) for $20 (Regular) or $15 (Limited Income).
  4. Fulfill your 2-hour 'service-work' requirement at the next one or two Bear Cafe events. For more information about this 'service-work' requirement, contact: membership@bearcafe.org Upon completion of your 'service-work' requirement, you will be issued your Membership Card.

B) To become a RENEWAL Member of BC, and receive a discount on your event door fee and other privileges, please:

  1. Contact our Membership Director by email or phone as to your current volunteer status for the 2005-2006 Program Year (i.e. last year). If you've completed at least one hour, please continue reading. If you didn't complete at least one hour, please go to Section A (above).
  2. Contact our Membership Director about sending you a Membership Renewal Packet by email or 'snail mail' (or pick one up at a BC event).
  3. (Optional) Attend at this event, or a future event, our brief New Member "Welcome!" Orientation.
  4. Completely fill out the BC Membership Application. Please attach your 2006-2007 Membership Dues (cash, check, or money order) for $20 (Regular) or $15 (Limited Income). You will be issued your Membership Card.
  5. Fulfill your NEW 2-hour 'service-work' requirement within the period of September 2006 to June 2007. For more information about this 'service-wor'k requirement, contact: membership@bearcafe.org (Note: Failure to complete your 2-hour 'service-work' requirement for this year, will automatically place you in a NEW member status for future years.)

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WHY SHOULD I BECOME A BEAR CAFÉ New York, Inc. MEMBER?

Reason #1: With Regular Membership at only $20 (and Limited Income Membership at $15), we are one of the least expensive men’s social groups in New York City.
 
Reason #2: Each member receive a membership card and quarterly mailings about our events.
 
Reason #3: A Bear Cafe membership is necessary for reduced price admission into BC-Mates events ($5), Center “Furball” Dances ($6), and other Bear events. (Note: Non-members Visitors to BC pay $10.)
 
Reason #4: Each member gets a FREE admission for every six (6) paid admissions. (Note: A possible 2 free admissions possible each year.)
 
Reason #5: Your membership fee helps us to pay our Overhead expenses like Board Meeting Space Rental, Telephone Service, P.O. Box, Postage, Locker Rental, Website, PR, and Administrative supplies expenses.
 
Reason #6: Your membership fee also helps to pay a chunk of our Event expenses like Space Rental (30.4% of our budget), Hospitality Supplies, Furball Donations, and Program Expenses like renting Sound Systems.
 
Reason #7: Your membership helps you stay connected with the men’s community in Metro-New York City (both current, and new friends)… we care about our BC members and wonder when folks ‘disappear’! Coming to our events on a regular basis not only insures the financial stability of BEAR CAFÉ and MATES Coffee House, but allows you to pick up Gay literature at The Center to stay informed of what’s happening in the larger LGBT community.
 
Reason #8: You can take PRIDE in knowing that you are helping insure that the ONLY Alcohol-Free Social Alternative and Supplement to the Bars and Clubs for Men will continue to be here for your enjoyment this year and into the future.

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BEAR CAFÉ New York, Inc.
P.O. Box 20043, West Village Station
New York, NY 10014

info@bearcafe.org

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