Trip report

Frog Meadow Benefit BBQ Party For AIDS

Social Event DATE: 07/18/2015 - 07/18/2015

Trip/Event Location: Newfane, VT
US

Trip Leader(s): Frogmeadow , Klondike

Max # People: 200

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: Yes, but only to cover shared expenses, and I too am paying

Difficulty Level: Easy

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!

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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:

  • Custom Folding Double-wide Adirondack Chairs & Matching Side Table: Moose Creek Chairs, Newfane VT
 
  • Full-Day interior decor and color consultation: John Langran Interior Design, Manchester VT
 
  • Fieldstone Lodge Newfane VT Lodging Voucher for Two Nights for 2-4
 
  • Beacon Light Guesthouse Provincetown Lodging Voucher for Two
 
  • Inn at Mount Snow weekend for Two, W Dover VT
 
  • Nespresso Pixie Espresso/Capuccino Maker, donated by Dean Rizzo & David George
 
  • One night’s Stay for Two, Moose Meadow Lodge, Waterbury VT
 
  • Happy Hour Billiards Party for up to 20 at Jillian's Boston, including appetizers, donated by Mike Kelly
 
  • Winter Rendezvous Gay Ski Week 2015 Voucher/Certificate, Stowe VT
 
  • Choice of Pottery Class or Glassblowing Class, Fulcrum Arts, Brattleboro VT
 
  • Combination Massage & Acupuncture session (in NYC only), Adam Brown Heart-Centered Touch
 
  • Saxtons River Distillery Gift Basket & Tasting
 
  • Bloomin Antiques Gift Certificate, Fitzwilliam NH
 
  • Aunt Sadie’s Candles Premium Seasonal Gift Basket
 
  • 2 Annual Memberships to Outryders Ski/Snowboarding Club
 
  • Gourmet Wine & Food Gift Basket, Windham Wines & North End Butchers, Brattleboro
 
  • Mountainside Camping Weekend for Two, Hinsdale NH
 
  • One-Hour Consultation, John Bouffard Assoc Executive Coaching, Brattleboro VT
 
  • Flying Trapeze Lessons for Two: New England Center for Circus Arts, Brattleboro VT
 
  • Original Male Torso Sculpture, donated by Paul Quin
 
  • Original Male Torso Sculpture, donated by Paul Quin
 
  • Original 8x12 Male Nude Illustration by Rick Chris, donated by Michael Kelly
 
  • Two Amtrack Vouchers for  Downeaster Train (any stations between Boston & Portland), donated by Michael Kelly
 
  • 1 Case (8 Pizzas)  of Against The Grain Gluten-Free Pizza
 
  • Archival printed, 1/1 edition signed photograph, photographed and donated by Brendan Ben Feeney
 
  • Archival printed, 1/1 edition signed photograph, photographed and donated by Brendan Ben Feeney
 
  • Archival printed, 1/1 edition signed photograph, photographed and donated by Brendan Ben Feeney
 
  • Admission for two to Santa's Village, Jefferson NH, donated by Mike Kelly
 
  • $50 Gift Card at Eastern Mountain Sports: Gay Outdoors
 
  • 2 tickets to Marlboro Music Festival
 
  • Williamsville Eatery Gift Certificate
 
  • GAY-TANTRA Spiritual & Sexual Enrichment DVD "Ultimate Gay Sex", donated by Armin Heining/GAY-TANTRA
 
  • GAY-TANTRA Spiritual & Sexual Enrichment DVD "Gay Superorgasm", donated by Armin Heining/GAY-TANTRA
 
  • Two Salt Cave Visits, Pyramid Salt Caves Rutland VT

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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Members That Participated

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Frogmeadow

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Newfane, VT


United States
Klondike

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Newfane, VT


United States
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