Latest Chapter News Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Another Great Meeting! The chapter meeting a couple of weeks ago was another meeting with great attendance and participation by many members. Thank you to everyone that made it. There was some very lively, productive conversation in our Open Forum and we took care of a good amount of important business. Thank you to Marlena for graciously offering your basement for our meetings over the past few years. You're support of gay rodeo has always been tremendous! Now Meeting at the Center! In March we're moving our monthly chapter meetings to a new location--The LGBT Center in San Francisco. The location was chosen based on feedback from many members and we think you're all going to enjoy meeting there. We hope you can make the first meeting there on March 13th as it's going to be an important one. We'll be working to bring our beneficiary selection process to a close and will continue with the new Open Forum format of the meetings. All members are encouraged to attend! Congratulations Chika! Longtime member, former rodeo royalty, and our Bar Manager for last year's Best Buck in the Bay... Chika (aka Phillip Evans) now holds the prestigious title of Empress of San Francisco! It was a great campaign, a wonderful performance at last week's coronation, and the chapter couldn't be more proud. Well done! Chika, we look forward to working closely with you and your court throughout the year. Chapter Night @ Club 1220 - March 3rd Join members and friends of the Bay Area Chapter for a night out this Saturday, March 3rd, at Club 1220 - located at 1220 Pine Street in Walnut Creek. There will be lots of great country dancing, a raffle including gift cards for Western Warehouse, and free food for all. It all begins at 7:30 pm. Don't miss it!
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Bay Area Chapter. Country Karaoke - March 10th We're returning to the famous Mint Karaoke Lounge (Market St. @ Duboce, SF) for an evening of fun and country-inspired karoke on Saturday, March 10th from 4 pm to 8 pm. Bring your friends and come join the fun. Even if singing is not your thing, it's a great time to socialize and meet others in the community. Plus... it's the place to be when we depart at 8 pm for our Private Shopping Night at Western Warehouse. For more information, visit http://www.bayarearodeo.com/Events/country-karaoke.html Private Shopping Night @ Western Warehouse
March 10th
25% Off Everything Storewide! On Saturday, March 10th, the Western Warehouse will once again close it's doors to the public at 9:00 pm only to re-open them to all GSGRA members and friends for one night of private shopping. It's the perfect opportunity to get everything you need for the upcoming Grand National Rodeo night out or for your next trip to Sundance Saloon while enjoying the festive atmosphere that's assured when we all get together. To get there, we have arranged a special "party bus" that will pick up in San Francisco immediately following our Country Karaoke event. For more information and to reserve your space on the bus, visit
http://www.bayarearodeo.com/Events/private-shopping.html Grand National Rodeo - April 6th
Featuring Gary Allan in Concert! It's time for another Chapter Night Out at the Grand National Rodeo that's coming to San Francisco in April. We've secured a large block of seats right by the bucking chutes for everyone on Friday evening, April 6th. In addition to the livestock show, fabulous shopping, and thrilling pro rodeo events in the main arena, you'll be treated to a concert by Gary Allan. Tickets are now available on our website for all GSGRA members and their friends at the discounted price of $29.50. Don't delay... get your tickets today. This event will definitely sell out. http://www.bayarearodeo.com/Events/grandnational-07.html Newsletter Editor Wanted Do you have an interest in doing a bit of writing? Do you have interest in polishing your page layout and graphic design skills a bit? If so, your chapter could really use you on the Communications Committee in the role of Newsletter Editor. Help us restore our presence in the monthly Chute newsletter published by GSGRA and play an active part in reshaping the quality, content, and delivery of that newsletter as it evolves. For more information, please drop an email to Eric Hanson at president@bayarearodeo.com Territory Committee In January, it was announced in our chapter meeting that a new ad hoc committee was being formed with the purpose of exploring a better definition of the Bay Area Chapter's territory and what we can do to better serve the needs of members in all areas of that territory. We invite all members to take part in this important, active discussion over the next several months. If you have an interest in being part of this committee or would like more details, please email Eric Hanson at president@bayarearodeo.com Do You Have News? Comments? Suggestions? The Bay Area Chapter board very much wants to hear from you. It is through your input that we can continue to make this organization better. Do you have news about upcoming events we should be letting everyone know about? Do you have comments or suggestions for future chapter events? Do you have feedback on what we're doing well, what we could do better, and perhaps what we're currently doing wrong? Don't hesitate to contact any of us by emailing board@bayarearodeo.com. 
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