Formed in 1994, BOSF is an all-inclusive community-based association that benefits the greater Bay Area through fundraising, service, and socializing.
Our Steering Committee Helps Guide The Organization
Erik Greenfrost, Chair
Erik has been involved with the Bears for over a decade, and was International Cub 2011. He joined the Steering Committee in 2019 and is currently the Co-Chair for the Bearrison Street Fair. They work as a teacher and event planner, and as genderfluid she encourages you to pick whatever pronoun you like for him!
Matthew Balthazor
Matthew, originally from the Midwest, has had a couple of lives in San Francisco, with his latest chapter starting in 2019. During the day, he’s a marketing pro, and loves the city’s dining scene in his off hours (which he pays for at the gym!)
Jimmy James
Jimmy James, as he is known in the bear community, has been involved with BOSF for nearly a decade. In the post-IBR era, he served as Treasurer until the organization joined forces with The Sisters. By day, you can find him selling Bay Area and Northern California residential real estate. He resides in the East Bay, and is a huge baseball fan and car enthusiast. If you’re relocating to or from the bay area, you should contact him for advice!
Larry Rivera
Larry (aka Callbear) was a founding member of the Bears of San Francisco. As a member of the Steering Committee he represents BOSF on the Board of The Leather Alliance. He serves as quartermaster and BOSF lore repository. For a couple of IBRs, he was tapped to be EmCee. He can often be found driving the Pride leather contingent truck carrying the current year's title holders.
You?
As a social organization, we are only as strong as the people involved. Do you have ideas for events? A skill you want to share? Want to have a voice in our vision? Contact us to get involved!