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Contest FAQs
What is the Bare Chest Calendar?
The Bare Chest Calendar is a fun and dynamic fundraising project based in San Francisco. Since 1985, the Bare Chest Calendar has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for AIDS Emergency Fund and Positive Resource Center.
Am I eligible to compete?
Contests are open to men of all ages and all races, who live in the Bay Area,who possess an interest and willingness to appear on the Calendar and who want to make a difference in their community by committing to a dynamic schedule of promotional and fundraising activities throughout the Calendar Season. The Calendar Season begins in May and ends December 31st.
Can I just show up and enter on the night of a
Semi Finals Contest?
No. The first step of the Contest process is to attend a no commitment, private Orientation. The purpose of the Orientation is to give all the information you need to make an informed decision about competing. Orientations are scheduled on select Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings/afternoons between January and March. There are seven steps to the Contest process in total.
Will I have to get on stage?
Yes. Part of the Semi Final Contest includes an on stage interview with the emcee. This allows the judges a chance to evaluate how you present yourself in a public situation, as Calendar Men become spokespersons for AEF, PRC and Miller/DBI. The contests are geared to be an enjoyable experience for all Contestants.
Do I have to have a big, "flawless", hairy chest to get selected for the Calendar?
No. This is not the ‘Big Hairy’ Chest Calendar. We are looking for attractive, fun and committed guys, who have the passion to make a difference in peoples’ lives, the enthusiasm to raise much-needed funds for those in our community living with HIV and AIDS, the integrity to honor their commitments, and the willingness to show off their chest. If you’re a friendly guy, who likes showing off, this could be just the volunteer opportunity you are looking for!
How will I be scored at the Contest?
Scoring for the Semi-Finals is based on five categories: Salesmanship, Overall Participation, Stage Presence, Responsibility and Raffle Sales Amount.
What kind of commitment will I need to make to compete?
The Calendar Men commit to attend the required fundraising events between May and December. We strongly recommend Calendar Men only make the commitments they can keep. You do not need to commit to all required events to compete. If you know at this time you can make most or all of the required events, then we welcome you to compete. You will make a final commitment to the required events if you become a Finalist. So we ask going forward you remain aware of other commitments you make that might conflict with your possible commitment as a Calendar Man.
Download Official Events calendar.
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