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The tenth anniversary has been and gone and we look ahead to the next ten years. It is an achievement. The sling shed worked well. The spa provided warmth on an autumn evening. We thank Jason and Steve for the bar shopping (the guava juice and vanilla Absolut was yum!) and for the set up Peter L and Albert, Jason and Steve and Napoleon, Malcolm for his logistics support and Kell for the use of his house.

Had a number of questions from new comers asking what agency we got the barmen from! Amazing how the world has changed in that guys just do not believe that MEN runs on volunteers who love to get their shirts off. We needed five for this party so we thank Juan and Felipe, Tom, John DC, and Matt. Raymond was in charge of the music. David Malone designed the invitation. Shane and Mikey manned the desk, mail out was done by Phillip and Mikey, Napoleon, David N, and Brian S and David M looked after our bags. Staying back to help clean up and pack away were Dave and Steve, Bill, Darren, Leif, Graham P, David H, Raymond and Kell and also Phillip who took everything back to the lock up.

Poster

Matthew Huxtable has complied a 10th anniversary poster, a collage for all the invitation cards since time began. As a souvenir of where we have been it is exceptional, it is so colourful it will match any décor. A number of guys enquired about the poster last party so we will run some off and make them available at this party and also by mail order. Check how to get yours here soon.

Hot yet Warm – José

Our invitation card shows one of our own, Loren was caught with Shane in a compromising pose earlier this year. José has been coming to parties for ages since the days he used to trek all the way from the south coast before he moved to Sydney. Thanks for your pics guys.

Plus on the invitation: Loren and Shane

Byron Bay Holiday Acccommodation New Years

It is time to think ahead. The MEN house worked well this year with a parade of gorgeous men staying for a few days each. The peak demand is New Year’s Day, when the MEN party is scheduled. Accommodation includes three bedrooms. There is floor space to crash if necessary. More details can be made by here.

Finances – Where your $20 goes

Your donation begins when we enter, as we are offered a smart complimentary cocktail or two from the bar. The grog bill varies, $700-$1,000 per party (depending on how lavish the cocktail and how big the party). Then there is the ice (14-20 bags per party at $3.50 per bag), As change over occurs, that plastic bag, the printed numbered label and accompanying wrist band cost approx 50 cents. Soft drink, mineral water, plastic cups, paper towels, toilet paper, soap, glow sticks, gloves, condoms and lube cost $200 per party. Towels are washed, bleached, fluffed and folded for approx $160. We pay for a professional cleaner so our generous host's home is left spotless (anyone out there wanting extra money and is anal about cleaning? Contact us!). The printing of the newsletter ($150) and the invitations ($180) and the postage (last party we sent out 720 newsletters plus envelopes and labels, although some have moved to email invitations. The whole thing has to be administered so add the web site expenses and telephone calls. Occasionally we need to hire a truck and heating cannon. To store the gear we rent a 24 hour lock up for $150 per month. Any monies left over go to replace capital items, tarps, mats, towels). So for an "orange note" MEN enable us to enjoy a great nite out.

Barraba

John Dearman has sold Port Macquarie and opened a guest house for men, in a huge old historic home in Barraba - 80km north of Tamworth, which is truly FABULOUS and well worth the 6 hour drive from Sydney. There is 'THE SHED' - a shed in the back is the play space. Rafters, bolts in the floor, chains, and ropes, lighting and sound all combine – it also doubles as a gym, very hot. Accommodation boasts open fires, wide verandas, French doors, lead lights, high ceilings - fantastic for a weekend of playing and relaxing. John is a fantastic cook and host - bring all of your equipment and toys. Details @ www.sane.com.au

See you on Monday June 14th!

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