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OCC BEARDTOBER

Congrats to all contestants!!

Super Macho Tuff Man Charity Beard Competition

For the month of October, OCC contestants put down their razors for charity. Who's the most Macho of them all?
Click on ' T ' beard image to see "Beards at Work and Play!" Click on brown beard for an artist's rendering of BeardTober 2010
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Best Over All John R!
Winner: Steve S 2nd Place: Kevin C
Winner: John R 2nd Place: Christian M
Winner: Joe N Winner: Robert G
Big Bird

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What is OCC BEARDTOBER? (Rules and Regulations)

1) Beginning on the morning of October 1st, all contestants will report clean-shaven, and ready to start growing some hair.
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...NO TRIMMING ALLOWED FOR THIS CATEGORY..must be all natural beard growth
     2.2) Hemingway - Will be judged based on beauty, fullness, and attractiveness...Neck trimming ONLY allowed
     2.3) Worst beard - Will be judged on color, patchiness, inconsistency, and "Shaggy from Scooby Doo" similarities...Neck trimming ONLY allowed
     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) Face must be completely "hair free" on Monday, October 1st. No moustaches, goatees and/or head start beards allowed.
4) We will be competing for the benefit of Vogel Alcove, a non-profit organization, offering homeless parents a safe place to leave their children while they work to rebuild their lives. The organization is based in Dallas.
     4.1) Contestants are asked to donate a $20 entry fee that will go straight to the Charity.
     4.2) Contestants are asked to pay this fee to Dave Malin (check or cash).
5) The contest will conclude the week of November 1st.
     5.1) A special judging panel will evaluate the contestants.
     5.2) Winners will be announced. "After" pictures will be taken.
     5.3) Special prizes will be awarded to the winners. They are sure to become cherished heirlooms.
JUDGES: Stacy B, Judy B, Barbi B, Carla C, Melinda G, Michelle H, Catherine J, Theresa J, Michelle M, Margie M, Sassy S, Janice S
GOLD SPONSORS: Art A, Chris Cam, Jason B, Andrew C, Mike C, Charles Corn, Eric C, Rick D, Bob G, Don L, Alan H, Bill K, Aaron L, Gary L, Bill L, Bruce M, Jerry M, Marvin M, Sam R, Stewart S, Robert S, Jan T, John T, Stephanie V, Dorothy W, Steve W

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Who are we doing this for? Click here for Vogel Alcove info!


MACHO OCCBEARDTOBER CONTESTANTS:

Contestant and ODDS Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Last Pic
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Take pics of your progress (w/your phone!) & send to Michelle M) at ruhlbo@live.com on the following dates: (or we'll put creative Google pics in for you!

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Thom B

"Harley Thom" has been getting face massage to increase beard growth.

ODDS - 15:1
Kyle B

Doesn’t think he can make three days without shaving. Will need lots of support. Based on chest and back hair will have a chance if he can make it a whole month.

ODDS - 10:1
Brent B

"Red Beard" Don't mistake this guy for a peach...he is giving it his best!

ODDS - 20:1
Tom B

Not much for shaving anyway. Just a normal month for Tom.

ODDS - 10:1
Big Bird

Not sure if this guy will grow hair or feathers?! **Feathers it is!**

ODDS - 20:1
Andy B

Bald man with beard-- "upside down head".

ODDS - 15:1
Doug B

Says he doesn't want the pain a beard will bring...Suck it up Doug! **He did it!**

ODDS - 20:1
Kevin C

"CHEARD"

ODDS - 10:1
Jeremy C

Teenager with a beard...unstable. **Unstable and hairy**

ODDS - 20:1
Paul D

Started shaving in pre-school. Recently hired by Gillette to test their new ten blade razor.

ODDS - 5:1
Harry E

They named him Harry for a reason!

ODDS - 15:1
Mike F

Signed up late.. definitely a darkhorse!

ODDS - 15:1
Ryan F

A little too excited about this competition. Needs to be tested for steroids.

ODDS - 15:1
Robert G

Trying to make-up for losing Iron Chef competition. **Iron what?!**

ODDS - 12:1
Ed G

Just using this as another excuse not to shave.

ODDS - 7:1
Dave G

Yeah, Right! **Um.... good job (cough!)**

ODDS - 20:1
Joe H

Nicknamed "Baby Face", he started shaving at age fifty. Just glad this isn't a head hair competition.

ODDS - 20:1
Jeff J

Had to shave a lot of hair off just to get into this competition! **ZZ Top's got nothin on him!**

ODDS - 8:1
John J

Been studying up on beards for competition. Considered our resident Beardspert.

ODDS - 15:1
Jim J

After waking up a week late he realized he just wants to looks great like the rest of us!

ODDS - 20:1
Dan J

He is splitting at the seams to get this competition started.

ODDS - 12:1
Donnie L

Signed up because he thought it was actually Beertober.

ODDS - 20:1
Dave M

Started Beardtober because he wanted to grow a beard but didn't want to be the only one in the office looking like a bum. Hoping that big head = big beard.

ODDS - 15:1
Christian M

Typically shaves twice a day with a butcher knife. Plans on donating beard to Locks of Love at the end of the month. (Is that the same shirt??!)

ODDS - 2:1
Larry Mac

Think he might be competitive? Has been rubbing Rogaine on his face three times a day since he heard about Beardtober.

ODDS - 15:1
Greg M

Not too excited about Beardtober... joined due to peer pressure.

ODDS - 20:1
Bob M

Just wants an excuse to quit shaving.

ODDS - 15:1
Chris M

"Penny" looking to grow the Abe Lincoln. **Didn't quite make it!**

ODDS - 15:1
Clem N

L'uomo barbuto saggio!!

ODDS - 15:1
Joe N

"Motorcycle Joe" Beard will come in handy at next bike rally.

ODDS - 12:1
Steve P

Is there anywhere this man can't grow hair?!

ODDS - 5:1
Bob R

"Nascar Bob" loves him some beard!

ODDS - 10:1
Cary R

He thinks he can jump in day 6 and take this thing!!

ODDS - 7:1
John R

Up until this competition, was last man from Nebraska without a beard.

ODDS - 15:1
Mike S

Best singer with a beard since Kenny Rogers.

ODDS - 12:1
Steve S

Who cares if you have a beard if you only work midnights.

ODDS - 10:1
Whip

"Mountain Man". Will try to grow the rare and seldom seen "whip" beard.

ODDS - 15:1
Keith S

He's back in! He thinks he can win this thing with only 1 1/2 weeks of growth.... (roids!)

ODDS 15:1
Robert S

Just using this as an excuse not to shave.

ODDS - 12:1
Darin T

Fan of Dukes of Hazzard. 'Nuff said.

ODDS - 15:1
Chris Wi

He just wants to look Rico Suave!

ODDS - 20:1
Chris Wue

Will be a contender if he can make it the whole month. Don’t count on him making it. **He made it!**

ODDS - 15:1
Josh W

Won Beardtober at AirTran in 2006... this ain't AirTran.

ODDS - 20:1
Walt W

He was afraid to shave off his goatee before the contest! He didn't want to blow his cover for the witness protection program.

ODDS - 10:1
Send Weekly Pics!

Take pics of your progress (w/your phone!) & send to Michelle M) at ruhlbo@live.com on the following dates: (or we'll put creative Google pics in for you!

It's On!
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Tim A

Will only be happy with the perfect beard! Plans on selling beard on E-bay. **Coulda woulda shoulda...

**BAILED**
Dustin B

Afraid his girlfriend won't like it.

**BAILED**
Chris C

"Can't get any worse!"

**BAILED**
Charles C

“Razor Burn” Cunningham UFC fighter.

**BAILED**
Bobby D

Nobody puts Bobby in a corner!

**BAILED**
Kevin D

He doesn't care about the kids. He just wants to win!

**BAILED**
Larry M

Chance his beard might go up in flames 5:1

**BAILED**
Walt M

Thinks soaking his beard in coffee will increase growth rate.

**BAILED**
Dave P

Always grows a beard right after he gets married. Perfect timing.

**BAILED**
Xavier Q

"Hombre de la barba" The Bearded Man.

**BAILED**
Clark S

Maybe alittle hair will improve this face... couldn't hurt.

**BAILED**