FOUNDER MIKE GAILEYIn the 1990s, Gays in the Military was being protested as policy. And then in 1992/93, the Hawaii Supreme Court told a lower court that they had to have a compelling reason that the State would suffer, in order to retract 3 marriage licenses accidentally issued to gay couples.
As news of this spread, it caused fears that people would flock to the 50th State, get married, then return to their home state where marriages would HAVE to then be honored. Republicans and Conservatives/Evangelicals were up in arms. And Orange County was very Republican.
Yet, in 1994, Mike opened up his home and his house would be packed every weekend with guys (who were mostly in the closet and fearful). There were NO good meds for HIV/AIDS, and men were still dying. Mike arranged for free HIV tests and counseling. Most of the men came to meet others for socializing and just watching ... there was actually not that much 'naughty action' happening. Guys started bringing food, drinks, game cards, etc. The neighbors all found out and were so cool and supportive when they heard the rumors. It got all over town. City hall and the police department all knew.
It was a huge risk, that came with a lot of negatives. Mike would charge $5-10, and people would come, make a mess, steal things (it is no change from today, though most guests are respectful).
A guest wanted to start something in L.A. that was by invite only, and this happened in the early Aughts, after a test was done when about 22 L.A. guys went to Mike's O.C. party and "gave a show" to everyone. It was an amazing scene to see, and grew interest in guys trying to get into the elite, invite-only L.A. Division events.
Mike turns 74 on July 5th, 2024.
Please stop by and say "Thank you, Major Mike."
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