Alfredo Ferreyra - Letter from Mr. ERIC BUTTER President and Founder Mr. Gay World

Dear Judge,
Welcome to the third annual Mr. Gay World competition. We are honoured that you

have agreed to act as a judge and your decisions over the next few days will make a

major impression on the success of our ventures in 2011. We have invited you to

assist us in this enviable task, because we feel you share our ambition to build

understanding between the peoples of the world and enhance the gay citizenship of

our brothers and sisters. We in MGW make our small contribution to celebrating the

positive gay identity, by bringing diverse and talented young men together in Manila.

In many instances we have national producers who hold events in small rural towns,

cities, in community groups and in commercial premises to encourage young gay

men to be visible in their community. Many contestants win national titles and you

will meet them in Manila. Many others do not have the freedom to associate together

as gay people in their own countries, but still want to break the mould, so we accept

their nomination to represent their country in MGW as a catalyst of change and we

applaud their courage. All of these young men will have donated their time, and in

many instances, their own money to get themselves to Manila and to present

themselves well to you. They deserve the best in integrity and respect and that‟s why

we have asked you to be a judge in this important event.

It is an easy task for anyone just to support candidates from your own country or

area and to promote them in the competition. That is not what your task is about,

and we know you fully understand that. The example set by judges to ensure the

best man will undertake this onerous and not financially rewarding role as Mr Gay

World 2011, is a vital component in our multi-national event. You will lead by

example in reaching out to other cultures, looking beyond the image, and the

designer labels, to find a young man we can all be proud of in any country or society,

free or prejudiced. The transparency and fairness of your assessment will give him

an unshakeable launching pad, and widespread confidence and support as he begins

his year when you reach your best decision. He will have courage, intellect, empathy,

sincerity, a passion for human rights, will set an example in health and respect for

himself and others, and as our gay brother. He will be amongst the best of us as he

is one of us. That is your task. Your generosity in accepting this invitation is a great

start – thank you. The carrying out of your role, researching the guys biographies,

and the countries and laws where they live shows great respect for them.

Your attitude can empower and enable them by your insightful and respectful questions.

When they meet you, they know they can be at their best when presenting

themselves to you and that you will only pick a worthy winner. Their positive

interaction with you will also develop and enhance their capacity as contestants, to

return to their own country as ambassadors for gay rights and decent societies. The

guys do not need you to advocate for them, they need your time, empathy and

respect for their contribution over the four days of tough and demanding

competition. Your expertise and obvious respect for the transparent search for the

best contestant will inspire confidence in the process and in each contestant for the

future. That alone is a prize worth winning and that experience is open to each

contestant in your capable company.

We are sure you will be as proud of them all as we are. We know they will learn from

you as they see you interact with them. The high standards you will set in the

adjudication process will be the benchmark of trust and confidence in what we try to

achieve in MGW. Your insight and diversity will help balance out the multi-cultural

challenges of a worldwide competition. We are proud to present you and our entire

panel of judges to our contestants as the best in the straight and gay community,

who will support them in ensuring that only merit will decide who our third annual Mr

Gay World will be. We have limited resources as we build this event. We will try our

best to be hospitable, efficient and clear. North American Director, Dean Nelson will

act as scrutineer to ensure confidentiality and accuracy in the marking system, and

European and African Director, and the Director of Rules and Policy, Brian Merriman

will be the only liaison between the Judges and MGW. It is essential the entire

process remains confidential and conferring is not encouraged between adjudicators

as the diversity of the panel will ensure the broadest perspective prevails, and

produces a most worthy winner.

We are sure you will find this a rewarding experience - it is a tough task. We are

delighted to rely on you, your expertise and integrity to ensure the transparency and

success of the MGW adjudication process in Manila. Our contestants are in good

hands. The best man will win!

Warm regards,

ERIC BUTTER

President and Founder

Mr Gay World.

Alfredo Ferreyra - Do's and Dont's for Mr. Gay World 2011

Do's and Dont's for Mr. Gay World 2011

Welcome to Mr Gay World 2011. In this 'rulebook' we set out the agreement we have with you in accepting your application to be a delegate at Mr Gay World 2011. It is fair, sensible and should not be surprising to you in any way. It is designed to help you get the most out of what can be a wonderful experience in MGW. Your participation in the contest means you accept in full the simple rules and guidelines set out below:

WINSTRUCK EVENTS PRODUCTION AND MARKETING and the MR. GAY WORLD ORGANIZATION, are very pleased to join with you in producing an excellent event where we can be as proud of you as you can be of us. For that to happen we need to set some simple ground rules that acknowledges you are an adult and that we are already impressed by your achievements. We respect you as a person who has made a great effort to stand up for your national gay community, and to raise your airfare, clothes and other requirements to join us for this wonderful event in Manila. For some it will be your first visit to experience Asian culture – you will have an amazing experience! We have compiled these reasonable conditions which will guide you in presenting yourself and your country at its very best to the rest of the world in Mr. Gay World 2011.

We insist you enjoy yourself! We know you will meet a wonderful cross section of gay men in Manila and we hope you make lasting friendships. You have been selected because we have great faith in you. We are working hard to present to the world, that part which accepts us and that part which rejects us, a group of young men, we are proud to call our gay brothers. Here's how we can both make this work:

Don't forget to bring your Passport to land safely into the Philippines and to prove your identity to us.

Please take care of yourself, avoid all potential hazards and take out travel/health insurance. We will do our best to provide you with a safe and hazard free environment, and we expect you to respect your own safety and the safety of others.

Be polite and co-operative with others, be they contestants, audience, or the volunteers who have worked so hard to ensure the success of this event. Respect and enjoy the difference in cultures you will encounter at this worldwide event. Respect is the main task of each delegate and organizer and we know we can rely on you to lead by example.

Be on time, co-operate, be patient, and participate in all training, workshops, photo-shoots, rehearsals, bar tours, and performances with a smile.

Be a good sport - help your colleagues. Thank the sponsors who have supported your participation in this event.

Don’t be shy. If you are uncomfortable with any matter please ask the advice of your regional director - Europe, Oceania, Americas, Asia, Africa, etc. They are there to help you through this daunting and exciting task. It will fly by – so don't waste a minute!

There are many different ways of expressing oneself, and some cultures can seem strange, so if you are unsure, ask before you react.

Asian culture is welcoming, polite, and non-aggressive. Please reflect that in your behavior. You are an ambassador.

Enjoy a drink or two but never have too many that others will stop enjoying your company. It will also tire you out in the heat for the activities of the next day! You are an Ambassador. The Philippines loves a good Pageant. You will be ambassadors for MGW and your own country – make sure you attract attention for all the right reasons!

MGW has the exclusive rights to use, publish, and reproduce all images, videos, pictures, and recorded materials of you in perpetuity, without limit or fees, so remember you might be photographed when you least expect it! MGW will only use images in appropriate media with appropriate captions. We want you to be presented at your best, so your help in this regard is appreciated! If you are ever uncomfortable in a photo-shoot or with a request at any event, please consult your delegate manager immediately.

Role models do not use drugs! You will not use any substance in any illegal or inappropriate way while associated with MGW. Like any other country, drugs are illegal in the Philippines. We will assist you if you get into difficulties in most matters, but not in the use of drugs. You are on your own, and it will not surprise you that any title you may have will be immediately revoked.

Be nice when you post comments or photographs on the web. Make sure whatever you have posted reflects well on you and your fellow contestants. Remember to cover up anything that should not be seen in the photographs of a role model in your existing posts or albums. There are many media who want to negatively sexualize gay life and culture, don't give them the opportunity to use you, any delegate, or your friends in this destructive way.

Don’t forget to bring your national costume and formal wear and of course to bring it home again! You are responsible to bring all your clothes and accessories to and from each event – MGW can not replace any loss. Remember if the item is not yours – do not remove it.

Family members, boyfriends or anyone colleague or supporter is not allowed in during scheduled trainings, workshops, photo-shoots, rehearsals, bar tours, guestings and any other function during the competition. Why? We want them to be as impressed and surprised about how good you are when they see you on stage! You need to concentrate on your 'new MGW family' for just five short days – it is worth the effort.

It is important for us that any of your friends network with the other delegations and make sure they join in social gatherings and public activities. We will all look out for each other. Everyone is welcome at MGW! Everyone deserves to enjoy the Manila Flare!

If you are lucky enough to be selected in the top three, then you have conquered the world! As a world champion, you will not need to enter into any other similar events until your reign is over in Spring 2012. If in doubt, check it out with MGW, who will act as your exclusive manager and agent for the year for the top three contestants. All previous contracts are deemed terminated once you accept your title in MGW, for the year. All contestants who publicly refer to their association with MGW in the future need to clear the use of the title in advance of any publicity for any other competition, publicity or event. It should be easy to get clearance for most things, but we need to protect the integrity of the title which we all share. We know you will co-operate with that for the year – thank you.

Are you lucky enough to be sponsored or have an agent/contract or other obligation already? Please send us a list of any associations you have committed to in order to avoid any misunderstandings. Please also promote our sponsors as a thank you for their generosity.

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Please don't compromise yourself or the competition during the event. Join in the fun, but don't go out alone with a judge or organizer – it looks bad for all concerned.

Make sure your boyfriend or supporters don't canvass support for you – it really gives our esteemed judges a very bad impression of you. They can work for you for the webvote, but leave the competition to be fair to everyone.

There is a wide range of marks available and you would be advised to put your energies into impressing all the judges rather than one or two, as it takes many marks to win!

Talk to everyone on social outings, especially our local hosts – it is a great way to get a big cheer at the Grand Final!

Great care has been taken in selecting our esteemed judges. Regardless of their nationality, they will be working only for MGW. We require them to pick the best person regardless of their ethnic origin – the event is as much a test for them as for you! They will have a difficult task with the quality of our 2011 contestants. Their questions are designed to give you an opportunity to be your best, not to trick or embarrass you. No negativity will be tolerated from contestants or judges, and of course the decision of the judges is final and cannot be subject to appeal or protest. We have made every effort to ensure our system is transparent and impartial, because we all want the best man to win!

You, by your presence in Manila, is taken that you agree to abide by the rules and guidelines of MGW, as stated in this booklet and other official correspondence. In the event of a dispute the decision of the Board of MGW on the advice of the Director of Rules and Policy is final.

The team at MGW will be disappointed if you do not have a wonderful experience with MGW Manila 2011. They have worked so hard on our behalf. They are your hosts – we are their guests.

MGW is now in its third year and staffed by committed volunteers who want to change the way society sees its gay brothers and sisters. This is not a modeling competition, it is an opportunity to discover and celebrate what binds us together worldwide. We stand in solidarity with the gay men from countries who can live an open loving gay lifestyle, who face discrimination, persecution or death and who are not free to compete in MGW.

MGW is one event that allows us all to think beyond ourselves and to stand with others. Reflect on which one of the other contestants you would like to see as our 2011 winner! He could be right beside you! Our judges will choose a man who we all will be proud to represent that ambition on the world stage. We will return you to your countries and continents as our proud ambassadors for 2011. You are part of a great international team – be proud to play your part!

Don't waste a moment of this experience of a lifetime! When you return home think of how you can make the MGW title and objectives more known in your own country and community. Stand up for your fellow LGBT community nationally and internationally. That is your prize and it is one worth winning – regardless of the final result.

Enjoy every moment and we hope you will be as proud of us at the end of your year, as we are of you when we welcome you to Manila in March 2011. Thank you for reading and implementing this important document. Keep it with you and if in doubt – ask!

Congratulations you are already a winner!

ACKNOWLEDGED BY: ______________________________________

(Please sign over your printed full name)

Alfredo Ferreyra - MR. GAY WORLD 2011: Manila Flare CORONATION NIGHT

MR. GAY WORLD 2011: Manila Flare

CORONATION NIGHT

March 13, 2011, Sunday – 8pm

OBB - AVP

I. Opening – Production Number

Introduction of Panel of Jury

Host Spiels and Intro to next segment

II. National Costume Parade & Competition

Best in National Costume

III. MGW Backgrounder by the host

IV. AVP of Activities

V. Swimwear Competition

Best in Swimwear

VI. Intermission Number 1

VII. Barong Parade

Mr. Photogenic

Winner – Fitness Activity

Mr. Congeniality

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENT TOP 10 (Based from Sports Activity, Panel Interview, National Costume and Swimwear)

IX. Intermission Number 2

X. Top 10 Formal Wear Competition

XI. Top 10 Casual Interview

Best in Formal Wear

XII. Intermission Number 3

XIII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF TOP 5

XIV. Final Q & A

XV. Farewell Walk by Reigning Mr. Gay World – South Africa (Charl Van Den Berg)

XVI. Announcement of Winners

XVII. AFTER PARTY

- WE WILL ALSO INCLUDE OUR CAUSE (HIV & AIDS) AVP

Alfredo Ferreyra - MR. GAY WORLD 2011-MANILA, PHILIPPINES

MR. GAY WORLD 2011-MANILA, PHILIPPINES MARCH 09-14, 2010 CORONATION NIGHT- MARCH 13, 2011 / SUNDAY / 8PM / CLUB MWAH!

5AM-8AM

8AM-10AM

10AM-12NN

12NN-2PM

2PM-4PM

4PM-7PM

7PM-9PM

9PM-12MN

9-March Wednesday (FIRST OFFICIAL MEETINGS)

12:00pm-1:00pm Room Check-in HOLIDAY INN

CANDIDATES BRIEFING

PRESS CONFERENCE

DINNER ROBINSONS GALERIA

1:00pm-2:00pm LUNCH

10-March Thursday (OUTDOOR ACTIVITY at VILLA ESCUDERO)

5am BREAKFAST

PHOTOSHOOT

GROUP ACTIVITY 1 & 2

12:00nn-1:00pm LUNCH

3-5pm Individual Activity 2

7:00pm-9:00pm DINNER Bonifacio High Street

CLUB MWAH Delegate Presentation (Club Wear)

6am Off to Villa Escudero

1-3:00pm Cultural Show

5:00pm Depart at Villa Escudero

11-March Friday (OUTREACH PROGRAM)

6am Break Fast

OUTREACH GAWAD KALINGAN

LUNCH DAD’S

TIENDESITAS & SHOPPING

DINNER

BAR TOUR MALATE (bazaar concept)

12-March Saturday

BREAKFAST

LUNCH FREE TIME

PANEL INTERVIEW

PANEL INTERVIEW

7:00pm-8:30pm DINNER POOL PARTY

13-March Sunday (CORONATION NIGHT)

BREAKFAST

12nn-4:00pm Technical Rehearsal

5pm Early Dinner (packed meal, ex. Shakeys ) 6:30pm Gates Open

8:00pm SHOW START

14- March Monday (FAREWELL BRUNCH)

Alfredo Ferreyra - MGW Delegate Application Form

Mr. Gay South america | Latin America

Delegate Application

The Mr. Gay South America competition’s purpose is to provide an opportunity by creating a positive image for young gay men to make a ‘difference’ and be accepted within their own communities. Through education and public performances, MGW’s goal is to help create positive, authentic and empowered role models that will be a champion for Gay Human Rights within his own community as well as, on a global stage. Through these public performances, outreach and education, MGW will raise awareness of issues pertinent to young gay men, such as safe sex awareness, bullying and self-acceptance.

The Mr. Gay competition will take place over an intense three days and includes various challenges including a photo challenge, sports challenge, fashion show/run way challenge, swim suit challenge, public speaking and a local outreach challenge where MGW is able to work with a local charity to give back to the community in hosting the competition.

A maximum of 12 delegates will be selected for this year’s competition.  The aim is to have a delegate representing as many provinces and territories as possible.  Delegates can represent their place of birth (must provide birth certificate) or place of residence (must provide valid ID).  Delegates will be responsible for their own transportation to and from South Africa for the competition. 

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Additional Attachments

Ensure all the following attachments are included I your application. Ø  A short essay (maximum 500 words) explaining why you want to be Mr Gay South America Ø  A head shot and a full body shot (no nudity)

Be polite and co-operative with others, be they contestants, audience, or the volunteers who have worked so hard to ensure the success of this event. Respect is the main task of each delegate and organizer and we know we can rely on you to lead by example.

Be on time, co-operate, be patient, and participate in all training, workshops, photo-shoots, rehearsals, and performances with a smile.

Be a good sport - help your colleagues.

Show your confidence, if you are uncomfortable with any matter please ask the advise of one of the organizers.  We are there to help you through this challenging and exciting experience to represent our nation in the Mr. Gay World competition in South Africa (April 4-8, 2012).

Enjoy a drink or two but never have too many that others will stop enjoying your company.  Use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated.

You must be a minimum of 19 years of age one month prior to the competition.  Identify as a gay male.  Have a valid passport

MGW (Mr. Gay South America), its partners and agents including but not limited to MGW (Mr. Gay World) has the exclusive rights to use, publish, and reproduce all images, videos, pictures, and recorded materials of you in perpetuity, without limit or fees.  MGW and/or its partners/agents will only use images in appropriate media with appropriate captions. If you are ever uncomfortable in a photo-shoot or with a request at any event, please consult on of the organizers immediately.

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Disclaimer and Signature
I the undersigned herby agree to the terms and conditions of participating in the Mr. Gay South America  and Mr. Gay World competitions.  I will be governed by the rules and regulations of Mr. Gay South America and Mr. Gay World. I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to being a delegate, I understand that false or misleading information in my application may result in my release.
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for additional information please contact Mr. Alfredo Ferreyra, South America Director

• mrgayworldsouthamerica@gmail.com
• +54 911 4184 8290

 

Alfredo Ferreyra - South Africa 2012

Alfredo Ferreyra - Mr. Gay World South America Director

MEDIA Release For Immediate Release

Mr. Gay World announces Continental Directors

Mr. Gay World gets ready for fourth annual global competition with a well rounded volunteer advisory board from all corners of the globe.

Sydney, Australia - October 11th, 2011 - Eric Butter, President of Mr. Gay World announced today his new global volunteer advisory board representing all corners of the globe.  Butter says, "Many of our international producers have been on the Mr. Gay journey for a number of years and as Mr. Gay World heads into our fourth global competition set for South Africa we felt it was time to reorganize our structure to maximize our synergies with each of the global regions."

Mr. Gay World welcomes volunteer directors from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania.  All of the directors have a huge wealth of knowledge in LGBT Tourism, Human Rights and sexual diversity.

Coenie Kukkuk - Africa | Co-Founder of Mr. Gay South Africa (Pty) Ltd and an accomplished attorney.  Kukkuk is a commissioner of the Small Claims Court and is an activist in South Africa for sexual diversity and equal human rights.  Kukkuk is a member of the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras organizing committee and runs a social news network called Gayspeak News.

Noemi Alberto - Asia | Co-Founder of Mr. Gay World and Mr. Gay Philippines.  Alberto sits on the Executive Committee for Mr. Gay World and is the Chairperson for Mr. Gay Philippines.  Alberto is a chemical engineering graduate and successful business woman in Manila with a career placement agency.  Alberto is active with various outreach programs including charity work and education with HIV/AIDS founding the "Red Ribbon Campaign."

Tore Aasheim - Europe  | Playing a key role in creating both Mr. Gay Europe and Mr. Gay World.  Aasheim is the President of Mr. Gay Europe and recently held the role of district council leader in Oslo; he is the chairman of the gay network of the Socialist Leftwing party of Norway and he is the editor of the pansexual magazine Cupido in Norway.   Aasheim has an international degree in Journalism and has been working as to Editor in Chief for a radio station, a newspaper and several lifestyle magazines. Aasheim has been Managing Director of a model agency and an acting school.  Aasheim has also worked in television with a national music show and interactive TV shows, covering anything from public service to gay lifestyle.

Dean Nelson - North America & Oceania | Co-Founder of Mr. Gay World and Mr. Gay Canada.  Nelson sits on the Executive Committee for Mr. Gay World and is the Executive Producer of GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE and currently sits on the Board of Directors for Travel Gay Canada.  Nelson has been active in various community groups including Vancouver Pride Society, InterPride, GLISA 2011 North America Outgames Society and the founder/executive producer of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games PRIDEhouse, an LGBT pavilion that celebrated sexual diversity and created a dialogue on homophobia within sports.

Alfredo Ferreyra - South America | Alfredo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, studied at home and abroad getting two Master in Business Administration degrees. He has worked for 25 years for IBM retiring in the  position of Business Control. Since 2001 he was the founder of several companies related to LGBT activities and tourism services. He is  specialized in personalized and tailor-made services to the LGBT community. He has joined IGLTA in 2001 and since 2007 he was named IGLTA Representative to Argentina and Uruguay. He works with a variety of LGBT Non Profit Organizations and HIV/AIDS foundations. Finally he is currently working as LGBT Market Consultant in Latin America.
Alfredo Ferreyra - Sud America | Alfredo nació en Buenos Aires, Argentina, estudió en su país y en el exterior obteniendo dos Maestrías en Administración de Negocios. El ha trabajado por 25 años en IBM retirándose en la posición de Control de Negocios. Desde el año 2001, él ha fundado varias compañías relacionadas a las actividades LGBT y a los servicios de turismo para la comunidad LGBT, especializándose en productos turísticos personalizados y privados. Se incorporó a la IGLTA en el año 2001 y desde el año 2007 fue nombrado Representante de la IGLTA para Argentina y Uruguay. El trabaja en varias Organizaciones No Gubernamentales LGBT y en Fundaciones de Lucha contra el VIH/SIDA. Actualmente se desempeña como Consultor del Mercado LGBT en América Latina. 

Mr. Gay World is very excited to welcome the new team of MGW12 and looks forward in helping to raise awareness of sexual diversity and equal human rights throughout the world.  Mr. Gay World competition will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa April 4-8, 2012.  The grand finale of Mr. Gay World will be on Sunday, April 8th, 2012 8PM at The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, Johannesburg, South Africa. 

The mission of Mr. Gay World (MGW) is to advance national and international gay rights through education and public performance.  MGW creates authentic leaders who will take responsibility, not only in his own community but on a global stage, speaking out for equal rights by inspiring those around him.  MGW is a genuine and positive role model that will champion equality and diversity in the media both gay and mainstream.

For more information on Mr. Gay World please visit mrgayworld.org

About Mr. Gay World ( MrGayWorld.org )

The Mr. Gay World Competition is the Twenty First Century beauty contest where the delegates represent their nation as the best spokesperson and embody the spirit of their nation.   The delegate chosen to represent his peers on a global stage will not only have the inner beauty of confidence, self assurance, charisma and natural leadership abilities but he will also take care in his outward beauty.

4th Annual Mr. Gay World Competition heads to Johannesburg, South Africa (April 4-8 2012)

Mr. Gay World Grand Finale is set to take place in the dynamic city of Johannesburg, South Africa, April 4-8, 2012.
President of MGW, Eric Butter said, "We are so excited to take our Big Five (continents) to Africa to experience the 'Rainbow Nation' for our fourth annual competition over the Easter holidays.  The producers of Mr. Gay South Africa have produced excellent quality events and are so looking forward to the production and unique African experience they are planning for the international delegation."  MrGayWorld.org

Mr. Gay World - International Media
 Dean Nelson
 MGW Media Relations
Tel: +1.604.288.7218
dean@mrgayworld.org

Mr. Gay World - African Media
 Coenie Kukkuk
 Media Relations
Tel: +27 12 348 3717
Email: coeniek@mrgsa.co.za

Mr. Gay World - European Media
 Tore Aasheim
 Media Relations
Email: tore.aasheim@mrgaymail.com

Mr. Gay World - Latin America Media
 Alfredo Ferreyra
 Media Relations
Tel: +54 911 4184 8290
Email: buegay@gmail.com

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