Our Mission

The mission of Bears of the West is to promote opportunities for social and fraternal interaction between its members. This will be accomplished through meetings, activities and charitable events held by members of the club. The club will strive for diversity and acceptance of any person who wishes to join. Membership within the club will consist of bears, cubs and those who wish to socialize with such persons. We have been asked many times, "What is a Bear"? There is no political agenda for the group. Equal acceptance within the group regardless of any physical characteristic will be the goal. The club will strive to encourage friendship, a positive attitude and camaraderie both within the group and in the community as a whole.

Our Purpose is Simple

We provide a way for people to find others who share their interests by hosting social gatherings. We do whatever you can imagine - hikes, dinners, theater, museums, concerts, camping, comedy clubs, etc. Just come to some of our social activities and enjoy getting to know people. If you relax and let it happen, you'll come to appreciate the simplicity the Bears offer.

Our Organization

This is all grass roots and everyone participating is a volunteer. There are a few of us managing the flow of things and maintaining the web site and a several others helping out in other ways. We're all volunteers doing this because it's rewarding.

Our Agenda

We don't have a specific agenda other than to enjoy the activities and each other's company. We're creating friendships by hosting activities to share our interests. We're not about dating or business networking. Sometimes those things happen as a byproduct of having fun and enjoying each other's company.