AIDSWALK 2006
The New Orleans Bears decorated a Christmas Tree and
adopted the residents of Lazarus House - providing
them with gifts for this holiday season.  Additionally, a
$500 check was presented to both Lazarus House and
Buzzy's Boys and Girls
NOAIDS TASK FORCE
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
PARTY
The New Orleans Bears assisted in AIDSWALK 2006 by
directing traffic in the parking areas as well as
providing a watering station for the participants.  
NO/AIDS Task Force showed it's appreciation to it's
volunteers by hosting a wonderful Volunteer
Appreciation Party
The New Orleans Bears participated in the largest
Halloween Party in the nation - Halloween 23 - a
fund-raiser for Project Lazarus.  We collected donations
at the door and kept track of the number of
participants.  Additionally, the Bears worked at the
Silent Auction and the Sunday Gospel Brunch at the
House of Blues, also fund-raisers for Project Lazarus
The Bears hosted the December
B.L.O.C.K. BeerBust and raised
approximately $140.00 which will
be donated to Buzzy's Boys and
Girls
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The Bears Provided Security for every New
Orleans Gay Mardi Gras Ball
AIDSWALK
2007
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The Bears assisted with several
events during Halloween 2007
helping to raise thousands of
dollars for Lazarus house.  
Events were held at the new
Orleans aquarium, the sugar
mill, and the house of blues.  
AS HAS BEEN OUR CUSTOM FOR THE LAST SEVERAL
YEARS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, THE BEARS
RECOGNIZED THREE PERSONS, BUSINESSES, OR
ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OUR CLUB THROUGH
THE YEAR.  THE 2007 RECIPIENTS OF THE "BEAR
BACKER AWARDS" WERE:
           
           MAC  AND CUTTER'S BAR
           LAZARUS HOUSE
           CLINT TAYLOR AND THE PHOENIX

IN ADDITION TO THESE AWARDS, THE BEARS
PRESENTED TWO LOCAL CHARITIES WITH CASH
DONATIONS AS WELL AS ADOPTING MANY OF THE
RESIDENTS OF LAZARUS HOUSE AND PROVIDING THEM
WITH PRESENTS FROM THEIR WISH LISTS
THE BEARS CONTINUED THEIR TRADITION OF HELPING OUR BROTHER AND
SISTER CLUBS BY ONCE AGAIN PROVIDING A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES DURING
THIS CARNIVAL SEASON.   THEY DID EVERYTHING FROM PROVIDING SECURITY,
ACTING AS USHERS, AND COLLECTING DONATIONS TO LAST MINUTE REPAIRS ON
COSTUMES AND EVEN STEPPING IN AS PERFORMERS, FLOAT OPERATORS, AND
STAGE HANDS.  OUR PRESIDENT WAS BOTH A WAITER AT THE CAFE DU MONDE
AND THE MUSCLE WITHIN THE GIANT ANGEL IN THE ARMEINIUS BALL.  THESE
BEARS DO CLEAN UP WELL!