TWO MONTHS TO GO
Gay Games VII - Chicago 1St World Outgames – Montreal
July 15 – 22 July 29 – August 5
Gay Games VII opens July 15 in Chicago’s Soldier Field and Martina Navratilova opens the 1st World Outgames
in Montreal’s Olympic Stadium on July 29.
Team Vancouver will be represented in both cities with close to 300 participants.
Regular registration for both the Gay Games and the Outgames have closed.
You can still register but late registration fees apply. Don’t delay as many sports have closed as well.
Check out the Team Vancouver web site for more information:
CELEBRITIES NIGHTCLUB AND MONTREAL
Celebrities Nightclub is joining Team Vancouver as a gold sponsor and as a partner in Montreal.
The popular Vancouver club will host the Team welcome party at the Hotel Bourbon right in the heart of the
Ste. Catherine’s Street village. In addition, Wednesday night’s Invite the World party will introduce Celebrities
and DJ Dickey Doo and The international diva from the House of Venus, Miss Cotton to our friends from around
the globe. The Bourbon complex is a block long hotel restaurant and entertainment centre on Montreal’s
famous gay strip. The complex will rock Celebrities style during the 1st World Outgames.
In addition Celebrities sponsorship supports the uniform fund and the first ever Team Vancouver Bursary Program.
Team Vancouver is proud to associate with Celebrities Nightclub here at home and in Montreal. For Montreal event information visit www.teamvancouver.net
HOSTED HOUSING IN CHICAGO
The Gay Games Chicago Hosted Housing Matching Service is now available online.
The online system provides prospective Hosts and Guests the opportunity to complete a simple survey, search results, and then email people directly to set up a hosted housing arrangement.
That's it! You and your potential host should exchange emails or phone calls and make arrangements. Hosts should not charge Guests for the lodging and Guests should agree to be respectful and courteous to Hosts. Guests might want to reimburse Hosts for any food or drink consumed.
If you have any problems with the Hosted Housing system, email info@gaygameschicago.org - put "Hosted Housing" in the subject line.
Good luck in making your arrangements - Hosts are standing by!
TELL US YOUR STORY – LADIES
Xtra West is profiling four Team Vancouver athletes past and present who have overcome obstacles or hardships in order to attend an international gay and lesbian sports event. But there is a shortage of female stories. If you or anyone you know has a story to share please email info@teamvancouver.net. And please help spread the word.
TEAM VANCOUVER SALUTES BILL MONROE
Shake Your Can - May 14th @ 7:00 pm at The Oasis Pub
This well-known Vancouver entertainer and female impersonator hosts the popular Shake Your Can fundraisers at The Oasis Pub. He is an artist and dedicated gay community activist whose career has been crowned by talent and a generous spirit; Bill has committed his performing career to the needs of the gay community.
From a youthful and gutsy beginning in southern Ontario, "Honey" Monroe gave his first significant stage appearances for the Coloured Veterans' Association across the line in Niagara Falls, NY, in one of the segregated halls of the post-war period. Actress Marilyn Monroe was a star on the rise, and Honey Monroe was regularly seen covering Marilyn's greatest numbers from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Following an extended working period in England, Bill Monroe returned to Canada, working his way across the country from Manitoba to British Columbia, where he is today. Now famous across North America for his performances as Queen Elizabeth II, Bill is widely recognized as a leading volunteer fundraiser among gay and lesbian arts and sports groups including thousands of dollars for the Team Vancouver uniform fund. He is an honourary Life Member of The Vancouver Men’s Chorus and has been A team Vancouver ambassador for nearly two decades. Don’t miss his next appearance for the Team at The Oasis Pub Sunday, May 14, 7:00 pm. Bring your Mom and Shake Your Can.
EVENT LISTINGS
May 14th – XtraWest Hero Awards
Celebrities Nightclub, Doors open at 3:00 pm Show 4:00 pm
Four Team Vancouver members are nominated in this year’s awards.
Tickets: $5.00 at the door. Bring your mother for free.
May 14th - Shake Your Can
The Oasis Pub. Mother’s Day, 7:00 pm sharp.
Bill’s guests are the ever popular Leora Cashe and Bill Munn. Support the artists who support the team. Bring your Mom for dinner and let her shake her can! Always a good time.
May 17th – Conversation WIth Mark Tewksbury
The Oasis Pub, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Mark reads excerpts and signs copies of his new book, INSIDE OUT. Tickets are $25.00 and all proceeds benefit Little Sisters Legal Defence fund and Team Vancouver. Tickets at Little Sisters.
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June 1st - Vancity Presents Stardom 2006 - a fundraiser for The Centre
Vancity Theatre on Davie and Seymour, Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Take a wild ride through the dazzling decades with live performances by
ABBA Cadabra, Leora Cashe, Sibel Thrasher, Lovie Eli, Canduce Churchill
and host Bill Monroe. All proceeds support The LGTB Centre. Order your tickets today at www.stardom2006.com to win door prizes. Tickets also available at Priape and Little Sister's Bookstore.
Preview silent auction items and raffle prizes at www.stardom2006.com
June 17th – Vancouver Men’s Chorus
25th Anniversary Performance
No Small Feet!
8pm, Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville Street
Tickets now available: online at www.vancouvermenschorus.org, TicketMaster, Little Sister's, Chorus Members
MEET YOUR TEAM VANCOUVER HEROES
Team Vancouver members have earned four nominations for this year’s Xtra West Hero awards: Paul Campbell, The English Bay Triathlon Club, Pat Hogan and Glenn MacDonald.
Pat Hogan is recognized for the Lifetime Achievement Award for her decades of devotion to the lesbian and women’s community as a supporter and promoter of entertainment productions, a teacher and participant in ballroom dancing and a protagonist for the lesbian as co-chair of Team Vancouver.
The Athlete/Sports Organization of the Year Award has three Team Vancouver contenders and they are:
Paul Campbell: nominated for sticking to his training despite all obstacles. Meniere’s Disease and gall bladder surgery have not derailed his quest for the bodybuilding competitions in Montreal this summer.
The English Bay Triathlon Club: for continuing to open the world of triathlon to the LGBT community while supporting and raising funds for the Gay and Lesbian Educators of BC to address homophobic name calling in school.
Glenn MacDonald: for being the voice and face of Team Vancouver as it prepares for this year’s international competitions and his commitment to members, teams and sponsorship. Glenn will compete in the bridge tournament in Montreal.
These Hero Award nominations are a vote of confidence for Team Vancouver and for it’s members, teams and sponsors.
TEAM VANCOUVER HAS BURSARIES TO AWARD - TO YOU
You are ready to go to Chicago or Montreal but need help with a babysitter. You are short on your rent. You can’t afford to go at all.
Team Vancouver has 3 Bursary funds available to assist you:
- Team Vancouver's bursary fund
- Sounds & Furies fund for women
- Luxy Bistro Bursary (all expense paid trip to the Montreal Outgames)
Team Vancouver athletes and cultural participants going to Chicago's Gay Games or Montreal's Outgames who need some financial help with expenses are urged to go to www.teamvancouver.net, fill out the necessary bursary application and submit ASAP. Apply by May 20; selections will be made by end of May by a committee of community activists.
Don't be intimidated by the questions. We are flexible and open to hearing about your particular situation, despite the stated questions. We want to help you get to an event of a lifetime. In addition The Luxy Bistro Bursary will cover all expenses for one participant heading to Montreal’s 1st World Outgames.
So don’t delay. Apply NOW! Go to the website www.teamvancouver.net and click on Bursary Fund. Anyone can apply.
ASSOCIATE TEAM NEWS
Front Runners
First-Wednesday Women's Run
The first Wednesday of every month Roundhouse Community Centre lobby Davie and Pacific Boulevard, 6:30 pm. Men are still welcome, of course. Join us for dinner afterwards. vanfrontrunners@shaw.ca
West End Slo-Pitch Association (WESA)
Opening Day, Sunday May 7th Brockton Oval in Stanley Park. 10:45 am- 5 pm
Kick Off Party: Numbers on Davie, 4 pm to 8 pm. All are invited.
The Miss WESA Beauty Pageant, June 17th, 8 PM at Celebrities is the WESA big Summer Fund Raiser for Charity: The Miss WESA Beauty Pageant. Tickets are 10 bucks. www.wesa.net
The Cutting Edges Gay Hockey Club
Canlan Northshore 3 Rinks every Wednesday Night from May 3, 2006 to June 28, 2006 at 9:45pm - 11:00pm. Info: email John Hastings at: edgessummerhockey@hotmail.com
Mabel League
The Mabel League Meltdown, Saturday May 6. This year's theme is Spontaneity!! Games, prizes. Sliding scale $1-10 at the Cambrian Hall, 215 E. 17th Ave. Doors at 8 pm. More information at www.mabelleague.com
English Bay Swim Club and English Bay Triathlon Club
May 27th - Lees Trail Triathlon
8:00 am, 2nd Beach Pool in Stanley Park
Please volunteer at this years Lees Trail Triathlon which is a fundraiser for GALE BC's and their efforts to fight homophobia in BC schools. Contact Paul if you can volunteer.
May 28th - English Bay Swim and Triathlon Club present the next Trouble T-Dance
4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Kingston Taphouse and Grille
Get advance tickets from club swimmers and triathletes for $5. Proceeds from advance sales go to the benefit of both sport clubs and help to send a coach to the Outgames. Tickets available from David Webb
*What's a T-Dance? Since it's not yet in Wikipedia but here's a brief description: T-dances were popularized on Fire-Island, a favorite summer getaway for an upscale New York crowd. They happen around afternoon tea time, of course. The original T-dances may will have originated in the Tea Room at the Empress hotel in Victoria. But somewhere between Victoria and Fire Island, the acceptable dress became rather more casual and the palm court orchestra gave way to more modern beats. Truly, all are welcome, have a drink or three, investigate the various patios and levels of the Kingston Taphouse, and enjoy a slide show of the Lees Trail Triathlon.
Out for Kicks Soccer Club
On three cruises - Sunday May 28th, Sunday June 11th, and Sunday July 2nd - Cruisey-T will be donating $5 from every ticket sold to the Out for Kicks Soccer League's Montreal effort to help get the 32 players out to represent Vancouver in the soccer competition. Tickets are available online at www.cruiseyt.com, or from Little Sisters, Priape, or from Out for Kicks soccer players For more info email: montreal@outforkicks.ca
SPECIAL TEAM VANCOUVER AIRFARE RATE
If you haven't booked your airline ticket yet, you can take advantage of the
Team Vancouver convention rate. Westjet is offering 10% off the best
available airfare on flights to the Outgames while Air Canada is offering a
5 to 15% discount to the Gay Games, depending on the fare type. Seat sales
are excluded. More details available at www.teamvancouver.net. Click on and click on Team Van at the Games.
TRACK AND FIELD TRAINING
Getting Fit For The Games: With Marc Samson, Track & Field Coach
Marc is starting a training program in preparation for the Gay Games in Chicago and the Outgames in Montreal.
Each athlete will be responsible for paying for the number of practices (depending of the starting date - probably the 1st week of May). All you need to say in your email is "Yes, I'm in." marcsamson@telus.net
Who: Anybody who is interested in running faster or jumping or throwing farther.
What: 75 minute-high-intensity practice led by coach/instructor and OutGames athlete Marc Samson.
When: Once / week in the evening (the exact date and time will be determined shortly). Where: Brockton Oval (Stanley Park).
Cost: The cost per person will depend on the number of participants. If there are 12, for example, then the cost will be $120. The total fee is payable at the first session.
Please let me Marc know ASAP if you are interested so training can begin.
Marc Samson, marcsamson@telus.net 604.684.1137
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