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Last Hurrah for the Kirk!

Well boyz, this is the last party at the Kirk! Two Underwear parties and four huge MEN parties and now it is at an end. We thank Gretel and manager John for all their incredible support over the years and we are sorry to read newspaper reports that the finances have not been sufficient to maintain a dream venue as the creditors move in and we witness the closure of an icon in Sydney’s folklore. So if you have never been to a Kirk party this is your last chance.

Meeting

So again we are in strife with venues. The organisation of MEN has always been a flexible network of friends who get together to put on parties. Sure, there is a core group who get mentioned each newsletter for their passion, contribution and innovation as well as a broad group of volunteers. In fact being on the list implies a willingness to help out from time to time. So we need to call a meeting for everyone so that we can get some ideas. Venues have to be safe and insured, so the empty swimming pool, that derelict warehouse are unsuitable. Also the owners must be aware of the type of event. So after the Sleaze party you will be notified when and where.

Hot yet Warm – Sacha

On both this newsletter and the invitation card we find Sacha. An artist originally from London who joined up over Inquisition weekend. Thanks for your pics!

June Long Weekend Recovery

To fully describe this party would take pages cos it really went off! We had record attendance for a winter party and talent everywhere. Thanks to Chris for his invitation design and to Paul Fowler for his support and everyone who assisted, Kell, Ivano, Phillip, Bill, Brad, Kip, Malcolm, Raymond, Mikey, Chris, David and Simon, Bill, Johnny all the guys who cleaned up and Phillip who took the gear back to the lock up and took the towels to the laundry.

Fantasy NYE

Spend you New Year's eve with friends this year at the brand new party run jointly by the combined forces of Sydney's community groups. Saturday 31 December 2005.
A GLBTI Community Party, brought to you by:

Harbour City Bears, New Mardi Gras & Sydney Leather Pride

Tickets $119 / $95 HCB / NMG / SLPA / Sydney Pride Centre Members
Available from Hum on Oxford, SAX Fetish or 1300 887 469 or www.fantasynye.com.au

There is a party space to suit all your desires and a DJ to match. Details on the website: www.fantasynye.com.au.

Byron Bay / Lismore - New Year

If your heading north for new year for Tropical Fruits this year, once again we have booked the MEN house in Suffolk Park. Our recovery party will happen on New Year's Day as usual. We have also rented the house for an extra week until 14 January 2006 so book now. We have only crash / floor space over the peak period but the second week still has spaces.

Out Games - Montréal 2006 - Canadian Party

Montréal maybe a long way from Australia, but not this month! We know Australia loves Montréal, so Out Games are hosting a special Canadian Party this Thursday 29 September 20:30 to Midnight @ The Colombian Hotel 117-123 Oxford Street, Sydney. Australians will be able to meet with our Canadian representatives and learn about the Teams and Groups offer and everything about Montréal!

Win an Air Canada ticket to Montréal, plus merchandise from the Out Games, Tourism Montréal and Black & Blue to be won.
Details and an invitation are available here >>

QLD MEN group

Brisbane has a version of our MEN parties. Arthur and Chris have done a great job in assembling horny sex minded men to get together from time to time. They have adapted our model to their own local conditions (as they should) and rented an apartment on the 23rd floor of a building in Margaret Street Brisbane. The feeling was magic as the golden orb of the full moon rose over the horizon caused the men to get twitchy before pantsdown. Their parties have been going for a year now and deserve our support if you are ever in Brisbane. The party was well thought out, well organised and all had a great time.

HIV

The policy of MEN is and has been since the earliest days … safe sex. The “always” was added a few years back as part of our mantra to emphasise to everyone that it is NOT negotiable. Yes, the situation has improved medically. Yes, a new generation has emerged who have no experience of the excruciating tragedies of previous years now that HIV is a more manageable condition. Of course we all respect the rights of everyone to manage their own sexuality, to make decisions for themselves based on the evidence before them. However not at MEN parties.

Now we have a pretty good record and rarely do we have to tap guys on the shoulder. We have guys allocated at the door to deliver the safe sex message, and occasionally we get attitude from new comers who are miffed at being told of the expectations of the MEN community. And it is a community, a community who has the right to fuck safely and expect others to do the same. Sometimes we get reports from guys who have seen barebacking going on and the question begging is: "Well what did you DO about it?"
"Duh ... nothing."

Well, MEN is YOUR party and it is your responsibility to do the shoulder tapping, pass the condoms, stand up for what you believe in and say something because no one wants a party where the sex police are going round with torches. That would ruin the essential eroticism of the event. It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure that everyone is safe in our sex space.

Have a great Sleaze weekend.

Brought to you by the dedicated volunteers of MEN