Record-breaking $20,000 Charity Donations from a hugely successful SH12 . . .

A very proud moment in VicBears history last night, when we donated a record-breaking $20,000 to the Anti-Violence Project Victoria ($15,000) and VicAids Council ($5,000 in memory of Paul Halton).

This amazing achievement was a result of a uber-successful Southern Hibearnation 2012, and the efforts and support of every single person that was a part of this stellar FUNraising event.

Thank you one and all - you know who you are, and we look forward to you being a special part of SH13 next year too!!

With big bear hugs and thanks,
VicBears Committee.

July Den Night - THIS SATURDAY 28 July from 8pm

[Thanks Bear Steve Photography for the great pic of Jack!]

Annual General Meeting: Tue, 31 July

Each year at our AGM we look back on the year that was, elect the new Committee for the coming year and look ahead to what's in store for VicBears in the next 12 months. As usual, there will be changes on the Committee due to retirements and no one’s position is guaranteed!

The AGM commences at 7:30pm, Tuesday 31st July 2012, at is held at the VicAids/GMHC Centre, 6 Claremont St, South Yarra (off Toorak Rd, near Chapel St).

If you are considering putting your hand up and being an active part of the next Committee, please go to our website and check out the duties that are expected of each position. You can also talk to some of the existing Committee members to get first hand experiences about what being a VicBears Committeeman is all about!

***All the AGM documents, Nomination Forms and Voting Proxy Forms are on our website here - by clicking on the red "VicBears AGM 2012" button at the top-right of this page.

To join the VicBears 2012/2013 Committee;
- you must be a current financial member of VicBears
- be nominated for a Committee position by another VicBears member
- complete the ‘Committee Nomination Form’ found on our website. You can also request a Nomination Form from Peter Undy, Secretary on secretary@vicbears.org.au or 0409 360 031.
- The completed Form must be received by Peter Undy, Secretary no later than 5:00pm, Tuesday 24th July 2012. You can email a scanned copy of the completed Form to secretary@vicbears.org.au, or mail it to VicBears Inc., PO Box 1408, Collingwood VIC 3066

Your Nomination Form must be received by 5:00pm on Tuesday 24th July 2012 - one week before the AGM.

Voting at the AGM is for all current financial members (one vote per member) and can be either by turning up on the night, or assigning a completed Proxy Voting Form and give it to your representative to be handed to the Secretary at the AGM.

If you have any questions about the AGM or being involved on the Committee, you can contact Peter Undy, Secretary secretary@vicbears.org.au or Rob Camm, President president@vicbears.org.au.

We hope to see you and many VicBears members at our AGM again this year – as we celebrate the past and look forward to our future.

Lazy Sunday Lunch @ The Rose Hotel - Sunday 15 July @ 1:00pm

Get out from that blanket, scrape yourself away from the heater, that tax return can wait a few hours. Spend some time with friends as the guys from VicBears head to an iconic family pub for July's Lazy Sunday Afternoon.

This Sunday, July 15 at 1pm we're meeting at The Rose Hotel in Fitzroy offering good, honest, Australian food, cold beer and all the footy that you can stand. The Rose is legendary with locals for its simple, tasty fare and lounge-room atmosphere.

“A home away from home, this hotel serves hearty pub grub in a comfortably modest setting. From a scotch fillet to the stalwart parmigiana, the prices suit the meanest budget.”
http://citysearch.com.au/places/vic/fitzroy/the%20rose%20hotel

Rose Hotel
406 Napier St
Fitzroy 3065 VIC
Sunday 15 July, 2012 from 1:00pm

Lazy Sunday Afternoons are VicBears monthly eating out event. If you're a VicBears Member or simply Bear-curious, Lazy Sunday Afternoons are a great opportunity to meet up in a casual environment and share some great food with great guys.