Welcome to the South West Michigan Bear's website.

The Southwest Michigan Bears is an organization of men seeking to provide a safe and welcoming environment for those who identify with and enjoy activities involving the Bear Brotherhood.

The membership fee is $20, or $35 per couple, for the first year, which includes a SWMI Bears T-Shirt. Annual renewal fee thereafter is $15.

We try to organize an event, or "Gathering", at least once a month. These may be bar nights, or simply a movie night, potluck, or other get-together. You will find a list of the upcoming Gatherings for 2008 by clicking "What we're doing" on the navigation menu. If you have any questions about a Gathering, or have a suggestion for a future Gathering, please email us at events@swmibears.org.

If you are interested in becoming a member, click here to download our membership application form. It's in Adobe PDF format. If you need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here.

If you are a member of another bear group, please feel free to drop us a line! We are always looking to foster positive relationships with other groups and help bring our wonderful, diverse bear community together!

Woofs & Hugs,

Darrell S., President
Doug J., President-Elect
Doug D., Treasurer
Jim G., Secretary

Ben L., Webmaster