Mancember - Super Macho Tuff Man Charity Beard Competition

What is Mancember? (Rules and Regulations)

1) Beginning on the morning of Tuesday, November 24th, all contestants will report clean-shaven, and ready for "Before" pictures.
2) Contestants will begin growing, or at least trying to grow, beards according to the following categories:
     2.1) Burly man full beard - Will be judged on fullness, length, texture, and overall Grizzly Adams appeal.
     2.2) Style - Will be judged based on creativity, originality, and shock value.
     2.3) Worst beard - Will be judged on color, patchiness, inconsistency, and "Shaggy from Scooby Doo" similarities.
     2.4) Best in show - An overall "best beard" will be chosen from the above winners.
3) The following rules and exceptions are in effect for the duration of the contest.
     3.1) Facial hair must cover at least 1/2 of the face for burly man consideration.
     3.2) Standard goatees and soul patches are not permitted unless used in conjunction with other facial hair stylings. (Actually, soul patches will warrant a Chuck Norris throat punch so beware, Chuck is waiting...)
     3.3) Sales and Operations staff are permitted to shave and trim their beard under the chin for a clean appearance on days when meeting with clients. Business cards may be required for verification!
4) We will be competing for the benefit of Sanctuary for Families, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to assisting victims of domestic violence. The organization is based in lower Manhattan. All donations are tax deductible.
     4.1) Contestants are asked to donate a $20 entry fee that will go straight to the Charity.
     4.2) Contestants are asked to secure individuals to sponsor them for the contest. Our goal is $50 minimum per contestant.
     4.3) To donate, sponsors should go to http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=288.
While donating, under the heading "In honor of" please enter "Mancember - Contestant Name" within the NAME field. 5) The contest will conclude on Thursday, December 17th at 4pm in the kitchen.
     5.1) A special judging panel will evaluate the contestants.
     5.2) Winners will be announced at 4:30pm. "After" pictures will be taken.
     5.3) Special certificates and Chuck Norris T-Shirts will be awarded to the winners. They are sure to become cherished heirlooms.
6) Anyone caught violating the rules will be subject to a roundhouse kick.
     6.1) Anyone not competing because their spouse won't let them will be karate-chopped to the back (It's for the kids man!~)

MAGNUM PI BONUS COMPETITION - Immediately following the competition, clippers will be on hand to shave all facial hair with the exception of your mustache. We will then head out out to our Company Holiday party to participate in the 2nd Sort-of-Annual Tom Selleck Open Magnum Moustache Classic (TSOMMC). Best mustache wins a Coca~Cola and an autographed picture of Johnny Heelz.

MACHO MANCEMBER CONTESTANTS

Contestant and ODDS	Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4
Matt M The 2007 reigning Mancember Champion!!! “Attitude” clearly grows facial hair!! He doesn't care about the kids, in fact he doesn't even like kids...he just wants to WIN. ODDS - 2:1
Travis C You might see him at Medieval Times cheering for the Yellow Knight. With the “bob” haircut and the beard he has a better chance of winning the “Prince Valliant” competition at the local renaissance fair. ODDS - 8:1
Justin C Major smack talk coming out of this new competitor. After his stellar drag queen performance in the 2009 Company Video we see a competitive spirit that cannot be denied. We will be testing him for banned substances such as steroids and Minoxidil. He could be a Cinderella Story; or he could just be Cinderella. ODDS - 3:1 WINNER - Best beard
Gary M This is NOT a salsa dancing competition. Go make some Espresso! ODDS - 100:1 FAILED - Shaved day 1
Matt C Teen Wolf is back!!! He was robbed in 2007. This year we will be checking for fangs and claws. I hear on December 17th there is a full moon!! John Landis is recruiting Matt to complete the Trilogy- “American Werewolf in America”. ODDS - 1:1
Andrew D If this was a “Bullet Tooth Tony” look alike competition he would be a front runner. Unfortunately for this Chi-Town native, Guy Ritchie isn’t a judge and this isn’t a casting call for “Snatch 2”. The grass is tall in this NY centric competition; this is one “Cubbie” that should stay on the porch. ODDS - 21:1
Kensen J Here is a guy that typically shaves twice per day...with duct tape. A newbie to the competition but could be a sleeper. ODDS - 5:1
Mark H His "Fightclub" performance is no act. It took him 2 1/2 hours with a machete to shave off his facemane. This last minute contestant could be a threat. ODDS - 6:1
Ryan F A strong supporter of the Green Knight, this guy, along with Travis, is in training to be the Renaissance Festival version of “Ace and Gary”. ODDS - 15:1
Manish S We received a tip from a trusted source that he will shave for the Winter Roller Coaster festival at Great Adventure. This guy LOVES Rolling Thunder! No-Line WINNER - Most burly
Peter K Yeah right! ODDS - 25:1
Mike V The fuller the beard, the cheaper the mullet hair transplant. Look for him to steal away the stylish award once again. ODDS - 15:1
Dan R Does being grouchy grow beards?? It seems so.. ODDS - 4:1
Tony M If wearing Juicy, Gucci and Prada helped beard growth this guy would be one to watch. We think he is attempting to grow a beard so he is not recognized while walking his wife’s “Paris Hilton Dog”. Don’t forget the plastic bags. ODDS - 18:1
Johnny Heelz No one shaves at the homeless shelter. A good lock for worst beard. ODDS - 30:1
Charles Y Hates charity, hates kids, wife wouldn't let him do it. No-Line FAILED - NO BEARD!
Steve R Acid Reflux combined with bad listening skills appear to be the recipe for success in this competition. Low HDL and High LDL may put Steve in the high risk category for a heart attack but it seems to be the one–two punch needed to win this competition. Triple bypass be dammed!! ODDS - 4:1
John S Grouchy, scruffy and hungover...What competition?? ODDS - 45:1
Nick B Any man who mixes Prada shoes with sequined hanes T-shirts from Target is all about winning the style award. Look for him and Tony Mugs to face off in a Zoolander style "Runway Walk-off". ODDS - 18:1
Marc E If this was a "Sales Territory Land Grab" competition this guy would be in the pole position. If trolling through Salesforce.com and pilfering accounts was a tonic for facial hair growth it would be game–set– match!! Unfortunately it’s NOT!! ODDS - 13:1
Brent C Might we say “American Dad”?? Not great odds for the beard competition but definitely has a shot at the Tom Selleck Magnum PI Moustache competition...if he wears his Halloween costume. We're wondering if the Brazilians he man-wrestles with will like him scruffy?? ODDS - 10:1 WINNER - Best style
Matt E In the last Mancember competition wasn't reaching puberty a prerequisite for entry? Who changed the rules??? ODDS - 60:1 WINNER - Worst beard
Jared W The latest CSR vacation is a South American excursion deep into the Amazon to find facial hair tonic. The out of office will read: "I am currently out of the office on vacation again returning on December 17th. I will have zero access to e-mail as the Internet is not available deep in the Amazon". ODDS - 16:1
Joe Z All the Echo Ltd color coordinated hoodies and crooked baseball caps in the world can’t make this guy a contender. K-Fed has nothing to fear!! Momma Guiseppe makes him shave while living in the basement...in Jersey. ODDS - 17:1
Justin M If this was a “head hair” competition it would already be over. “Billy D” is cool but not cool enough. Cool does not grow facial hair!! Go back to the fat-off!! ODDS - 19:1
Dan I Opie Taylor look out!! We have a better chance of having Aunt Bea bring apple pies to the office (Look it up kids). ODDS - 22:1
Kevin K Embarrassed by the final results of the last contest he's guaranteeing victory by dropping Macho Bombs all over the office. It's gonna be a MANPLOSION! ODDS - 7:1
Chris H During his entire adult life he has never shaved. He wants to win the burly man competition badly but sharpies, tape and cotton balls just won't cut it. Stick to DDR competitions. ODDS - 40:1
Jeff H Cruisin in your 1992 C-Class Mercedes dishing about unibrows in Tigerbeat magazine does not make you a contender in this competition; however next year if we hold a "Boycember" competition he's a lock. ODDS - 60:1 FAILED - Shaved week 3!
Adam D This guy missed the first day of pictures because he was busy volunteering to wave in charter jets on the runway at Teterboro airport. You'll just have to trust us that he's in it to win it. He'll definitely miss the judging if anyone famous is landing at the East River helipad that day. ODDS - 29:1