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Mission

Bears Ventura is an organization for Bears and their admirers. We are a social club which organizes activities for members that allow them to interact with each other, meet new people and make new friends.

History

Bears Ventura was founded in 1994 by a group of men from Ventura, some of whom were Bears and others who just enjoyed the company of Bears. The club was founded with one ultimate purpose: TO HAVE FUN. As one founding member said, “I don’t care if only five guys join the club, as long as we have fun, that’s what matters.” Bears Ventura has far surpassed his (and everyone else’s) expectations. The club now has more than 150 members and we definitely have fun.

Activities

Throughout the year, Bears Ventura organizes activities for our members. Twice a year the club sponsors a retreat to Pine Mountain for “Bears in the Woods”, a weekend event in which members hike, eat, watch movies, play games, and enjoy each other’s company.

On a monthly basis, the club hosts a beverage benefit and BBQ from 4PM-8PM on the first Sunday of every month at Paddy's in Ventura.

Charity

Bears Ventura has a long-standing tradition of supporting various charities in and around our community. The support for the charities comes from the many fund raising activities done throughout the year. A partial list of the charities that Bears Ventura has supported in the past includes:

• Alzheimer’s Association
• AIDS Walk Los Angeles
• Food Share
• GLCC Youth Group
• Heartland AIDS Ride
• The Humane League
• VCRA (Ventura County Rainbow Alliance)
• VCRA YEP
• Ventura Unified School District

Members may make recommendations for support or request sponsorship from Bears Ventura by attending any of the monthly Bears Ventura Board meetings. To learn when the next board meeting is tacking place, email the President and request that information.