500 and growing

The Mission Bros Inc. group, more affectionately known as the Beach Bums, has just passed 500 members and is still growing day by day. I think it must be the largest gay group in all of SL by now... but don't quote me on that. Looking down the list of members, I can see dozens of names I added. Some of them I haven't seen since, others I see every day. Being a part of something so amazing is a real privilege, and I am constantly being reminded by the 'Bums what can really be done in SL. Its simple enough to provide help and support and advice to one person in need - but to deal with hundreds, every day... The Beach Bums have several levels of membership to help deal with issues more effectively.

Owned by Boots and Shawn Mission. I respect and admire these guys more than anybody else in SL. What they have built, and continue to build is a shining example of pure love and selflessness, and they have never lost touch with the group members, which is great :)

There are a few officers and some builders...

There are DJs, who provide some awesome music for us. My three favourites are Tarshigon, Dagon and Scottie. Love you guys.

We have Security too, who have simple ban/eject/freeze abilities. Naturally this role isnt given to just anyone. Only the 'Bums who know what the hell they are doing and have been with the Beach for a long time are invited to this role... and I am proud to be a member of this team. We don't just keep griefers away - we add new members, clean up dropped objects and offer advice and some much needed authority when things get a little crazy.

The Welcome Wagon role is important. As you can probably guess it is all about welcoming and adding new members, and they are really needed as the beach grows in popularity.

So, the Beach Bums are a complex bunch, like a large extended family; but we all have three common aims which keep us together: To have fun; To help those who need it; To be proud of who we are :)

Esmie xXx