The Bare Chest Calendar held their finals contest for Team 2025 at the DNA Lounge on May 5. The event was hosted by Rosie Fingers from Full Queer Wrestling and Miss GAPA 2023, Kiki Krunch. Representatives from beneficiaries PRC and Rainbow Community Center were in attendance, and both Senator Scott Wiener and Supervisor Matt Dorsey spoke to the crowd.
After introducing the contestants for Team 2025, BCC took a moment to recognize the contributions of Calendar Men through 2024, their 40th anniversary. These men were invited on stage for a thank you and a special photo. Senator Wiener presented a Certificate of Recognition from the California State Senate to the organization for their dedication and service to the community over the past 40 years.
The contest continued with the traditional "gear parade" by the contestants and some racy conversations with the emcees, followed by a big reveal.
In the end, thirteen were chosen for Team 2025 and were presented with sashes by Miss Gay San Francisco, Nikita Vega and their Contest Coach, Ed Mathews. The new team consists of Mr January, Cesar; Mr February, Kasper; Mr March, Jin; Mr April, Aleckz; Mr May, JJ; Mr June, Brandon; Mr July, Ja'Saun; Mr August, Brad; Mr September, Bill; Mr October, Eddie; Mr November, Matty; Mr December, David; Mr Lucky 13, Matt.
Congratulations to all the winners. Supervisor Dorsey will be issuing individual certificates from the Board of Supervisors to each of them as they start their year of service to the community.
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