Stumptown January 8th

Hello gents!  Welcome to the first Stumptown Strokes email of 2023.  Happy new year to us all.  We made it!  Below you'll find information about the survey we sent out towards the end of 2022, and lots of info about out anniversary jock strap spectacular.  Please read on...

MEMBER SURVEY RESULTS

• 73% have been fully vaccinated for MPOX or expected to be by the end of 2022
• 92% plan to continue getting covid boosters
• 44% are happy with every 2nd and 4th Sunday meetings.  40% would like a Wednesday once a month.  We’re hoping to have enough people attending to be able to add a third meeting one weeknight a month perhaps within the next few months.
• 60% have attended Stumptown a few times or many more.  38% haven’t yet
• For special and/or additional events lots of suggestions centering around wearing special gear (jocks, cock rings, underwear, union suits, fetish wear), workshops, massage, bukkake targets, long distance shooting competition, social/happy hour as a no-pressure way to meet outside the club, camping trip, and more.

We’ll be working on incorporating some of these suggestions and comments over the coming year.

JANUARY 8TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The next Stumptown Stroke is Sunday, January 8th at Catalyst.  Our very first Stumptown Stroke at Catalyst was that same week in 2019, so HAPPY DAMN BIRTHDAY TO US.  To celebrate we are extending our check in (4-4:45pm) and end time (6:30pm) AND encouraging you gentlemen to go formal by wearing your favorite jock strap, undergear, and or cock ring.  Feel free to just be naked if that's better for you.  HAVE FUN!  

For the time being we still recommend but are no longer requiring proof of MPOX vaccination.  

CODE OF CONDUCT This is a jack off-only event and we ask that you read the Stumptown Strokes Code of Conduct prior to attending. 

TICKETS Click the RSVP button above to get your ticket. We will send an email reminder with all information on Saturday afternoon. Please cancel by Saturday so we can offer your spot to someone else. 

CHECK IN The check is open at 4:00 and will remain open for a bit longer than usual until 4:45. At 4.45 sharp the doors will be locked. Undress in the entry room and stash your clothes in your own bag or backpack in one of the limited number of lockers available.  Please bring your own lock.  We do not have a clothes check so please leave valuables at home as we can not be responsible for your belongings. 

COVID  Catalyst requires that all guests be fully vaccinated as per CDC guidelines for their age and health. Please bring proof of vaccination and a state issued ID to the event for check-in.  Masks are not required although they are not discouraged in any way, shape, or form. 

MONKEYPOX For the time being we are recommending that those who are eligible continue to get vaccinated for MPOX, however we are no longer requiring that to attendence.  Please do not attend if you've been exposed or if you have any symptoms.  The monkeypox vaccine offers a great deal of protection but like many things in life is not a guarantee!  We're hoping that if all of us are vigilant that we can continue to meet with these extra precautions.  If you live in Multnomah County (surrounding areas as well!) we encourage you to call 503-988-8939 to see if you're eligible and to make an appointment.

Symptoms of monkeypox can include:

• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle aches and backache
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Chills
• Exhaustion
• A rash that can look like pimples or blisters that appears on the face, inside the mouth, and on other parts of the body, like the hands, feet, chest, genitals, or anus.

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/symptoms.html

VENUE The Catalyst location is at 1006 SE Grand next door to the 7-11.  Enter from the parking lot BETWEEN THE ARCOA BUILDING AND THE 7-11. There is parking available, but do not use the SalonCentric spaces. The rest of the parking lot is available. Check in at the light blue/green gate in the parking lot across from the 7-11. NOTE: the bathroom is down the hall in a semi-public space so please grab a robe from the front room, or get dressed before leaving the event space for the restroom. 

We now have 24 lockers available.  Please bring your own lock and since they are limited consider sharing with a friend.

POST MEETING FOOD AND DRINK After the event, everyone is welcome to go to Lucky Lab 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd for no host food and drink. Head over there and join us for more social time. This is a great way to get to know the hotties that you just jacked off with!  Grab a larger table (outside if weather permits) if you can. Hope to see you at the Stumptown Stroke! 

xo Stumptown Strokes 

https://www.stumptownstrokes.com