Hey gang!

I just wanted to let you guys know that I had a wonderful time in Fresno with y'all. Most of my LA friends were like "Fresno? Ewww! What's up in Fresno?"....I sure found out! A bunch of warm and friendly bears! I had a great time meeting everyone..

I loved the quaintness of The Cave (reminds me of bars back home in Milwaukee)..and I loved how friendly everyone was. No attitude. The pool party was tremendous... great food, great place...fantastic hosts! The contest was a hoot to be a part of as well.

I definitely want to come back next year, whether or not I'm hosting or just participating in the event....the Golden State Bears are getting rave reviews in my book. I will be writing an article for the Bears Ventura Growler or the Bears LA newsletter....so which ever of the two gets to print first, I will send you a copy so you can see how much I gush over Bear Frenzy!!

Thanks again...stay in touch...

Bobaloo
(MC that evening)

Dear Golden State Bears:

I would like to thank all of you for your extraordinary hospitality and friendship during my visit to Fresno for the Bear Frenzy. Before I arrived, I wasn't sure what I was in for. But, it didn't take long to know that I had become immersed in one of the friendliest, most unpretentious or cliquish groups of Bears and Cubs I've ever met.

Next Monday, August 27 (2001), I will return to my daily duties of hosting a talk show on the GAYBC Radio Network. I look forward to sharing with my worldwide audience about my experience with all of you this past weekend. The program is broadcast through the Internet, so if you have a Web connection, you can listen in using RealAudio or Windows Media. The program is live from 4-6 p.m. and is re-run from 10 p.m. to Midnight.

It was a lot of fun to have the privilege of judging the contestants for this year's Mr. Golden State Bear. I want to say that the contestants were great and it was very encouraging to hear so many people convey the spirit of being a leader in the Bear community. You should all be proud of yourselves. I know that Mark will serve your club well. In my job as a media personality in the GLBT community, I attend many functions hosted by a wide range of organizations every year all over the country. But, the kindness and commitment I perceived of vitually everyone I met was second to none. The Golden State Bears ROCK! I hope you'll continue to show the rest of our community just how great you all are, because they should take note and follow in your footsteps!

I can't wait to come back and visit again next year. Until our paths and paws cross again, I hope you'll join me for my program weekdays on GAYBC Radio.

Best wishes,

John McMullen
Founder & Program Director
GAYBC Radio Network