Running Bear Squares is back! Founded by Paul Asente in 1994 as “a fun thing to do’ it grew to over 100 members. Over time the club fell into obscurity, until references were found on the IAGSDC History Project Wiki by Jim Babcock. In 2025, he received permission from Paul to revive the club.
To become a member, follow these three easy steps:
- Belong to an IAGSDC member club
- Project bear energy! Male, female, trans, non-binary – if you consider yourself a bear, you are welcome
- Purchase a club badge
What is a bear? Originally, a hairy, full-figured gay man. The first in the fauna ecosystem of otters, wolves, foxes, and others, but the definition has expanded to include all gender expression sexual identities. This article from them.com provides an expanded history.
