Southeast leatherfest
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Southeast Leatherfest is an annual adult fetish
event for the BDSM
, leather
and kink
communities based in the United States
' Southeast
and centered in Georgia
with regional and smaller related events held throughout the year.
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. Modeled after International Mister Leather
and Drummer
(now International Leather Sir and boy) SELF add classes to this model. And since 1995 has been one of the largest sex education and BDSM education events in the south east region of the United States. Southeast Leatherfest(SELF)holds classes given by nationally known educators from across the country, holds a spokesperson contest, and has various other activities for that promote community and pride. SELF is held during the second weekend in June every year. SELF spokesperson titles are referred to as Mr. Southeast Leatherfest, Ms. Southeast Leatherfest, Southeast Leatherfest boy, Southeast Bootblack, and SouthEast Master/slave, and in the past it was the home of the International Master and slave contest until 2001.
This event for the first time in Atlanta history brought together the straight, gay
and lesbian
communities. They worked together which had not previously happened at BDSM and Master/slave events in the area. While there had been events in the region for gay men, this was the first event to have all communities present. SELF is a charitable event that has donated approximately $80,000 to charities over the years. Some of these charities are the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
, and many more. Jack Stice was the founder of this event and the "Jack Stice Memorial Community Service Award" is given in his honor annually.
SELF started mini-grant program in 2007 which is a new program to invest regional money into local groups by funding speakers and educators to be brought to local communities that might not be able to afford it otherwise.
SELF has been nominated for "Pantheon of Leather Large Event of the Year" for the last two years (2005 - 2007) which means that this event has stood out from the other 100 events though independent peer review to be noted as one of five events that has been providing outstanding community service.
SELF has been reviewed and has supported the Leather Archives and Museum
, a library, museum and archives pertaining to Leather sub culture
, fetishism
, Sadomasochism, and alternative sexual practices. The geographic collection scope is worldwide and includes all sexual orientations and genders. SouthEast LeatherFest is owned and produced by Catherine Gross
and K. Fulkerson.
Sexual fetishism
Sexual fetishism, or erotic fetishism, is the sexual arousal a person receives from a physical object, or from a specific situation. The object or situation of interest is called the fetish, the person a fetishist who has a fetish for that object/situation. Sexual fetishism may be regarded, e.g...
event for the BDSM
BDSM
BDSM is an erotic preference and a form of sexual expression involving the consensual use of restraint, intense sensory stimulation, and fantasy power role-play. The compound acronym BDSM is derived from the terms bondage and discipline , dominance and submission , and sadism and masochism...
, leather
Leather
Leather is a durable and flexible material created via the tanning of putrescible animal rawhide and skin, primarily cattlehide. It can be produced through different manufacturing processes, ranging from cottage industry to heavy industry.-Forms:...
and kink
Kink
* A twist or bend in something such as rope, cable, hair or IG curveKink or KINK can refer to:* Kink , a colloquial term for non-normative sexual behavior...
communities based in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
' Southeast
Southeastern United States
The Southeastern United States, colloquially referred to as the Southeast, is the eastern portion of the Southern United States. It is one of the most populous regions in the United States of America....
and centered in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
with regional and smaller related events held throughout the year.
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History
SELF was started in 1995 by Jack Stice, International Master 1995. It was concepted as a BDSM, Master/slave event to welcome all sections of the SM communities, highlighting on the LeatherLeather subculture
The leather subculture denotes practices and styles of dress organized around sexual activities. Wearing leather garments is one way that participants in this culture self-consciously distinguish themselves from mainstream sexual cultures...
. Modeled after International Mister Leather
International Mister Leather
International Mister Leather is an international conference and contest of leathermen held annually in May since 1979 in Chicago, Illinois....
and Drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
(now International Leather Sir and boy) SELF add classes to this model. And since 1995 has been one of the largest sex education and BDSM education events in the south east region of the United States. Southeast Leatherfest(SELF)holds classes given by nationally known educators from across the country, holds a spokesperson contest, and has various other activities for that promote community and pride. SELF is held during the second weekend in June every year. SELF spokesperson titles are referred to as Mr. Southeast Leatherfest, Ms. Southeast Leatherfest, Southeast Leatherfest boy, Southeast Bootblack, and SouthEast Master/slave, and in the past it was the home of the International Master and slave contest until 2001.
This event for the first time in Atlanta history brought together the straight, gay
Gay
Gay is a word that refers to a homosexual person, especially a homosexual male. For homosexual women the specific term is "lesbian"....
and lesbian
Lesbian
Lesbian is a term most widely used in the English language to describe sexual and romantic desire between females. The word may be used as a noun, to refer to women who identify themselves or who are characterized by others as having the primary attribute of female homosexuality, or as an...
communities. They worked together which had not previously happened at BDSM and Master/slave events in the area. While there had been events in the region for gay men, this was the first event to have all communities present. SELF is a charitable event that has donated approximately $80,000 to charities over the years. Some of these charities are the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is a pro-sexual freedom, advocacy and educational organization founded in 1997 in the United States...
, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, formerly known as The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, often referred to as simply Komen, is the most widely known, largest and best-funded breast cancer organization in the US....
, and many more. Jack Stice was the founder of this event and the "Jack Stice Memorial Community Service Award" is given in his honor annually.
SELF started mini-grant program in 2007 which is a new program to invest regional money into local groups by funding speakers and educators to be brought to local communities that might not be able to afford it otherwise.
SELF has been nominated for "Pantheon of Leather Large Event of the Year" for the last two years (2005 - 2007) which means that this event has stood out from the other 100 events though independent peer review to be noted as one of five events that has been providing outstanding community service.
SELF has been reviewed and has supported the Leather Archives and Museum
Leather Archives and Museum
The Leather Archives & Museum , based in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, USA, has much information and details on the beginning of the leather subculture and BDSM community...
, a library, museum and archives pertaining to Leather sub culture
Leather subculture
The leather subculture denotes practices and styles of dress organized around sexual activities. Wearing leather garments is one way that participants in this culture self-consciously distinguish themselves from mainstream sexual cultures...
, fetishism
Fetishism
A fetish is an object believed to have supernatural powers, or in particular, a man-made object that has power over others...
, Sadomasochism, and alternative sexual practices. The geographic collection scope is worldwide and includes all sexual orientations and genders. SouthEast LeatherFest is owned and produced by Catherine Gross
Catherine Gross
Catherine Gross is a speaker, sex educator, BDSM aficionado, and certified PCC personal life coach. She runs seminars that focus on physical skills, master–slave relationships, dominance and submission, improving the sex life, personal development, house management, service and keeping...
and K. Fulkerson.
2007
- Ms SouthEast Leather Fest -- Solitaire
- SouthEast BootBlack - Q
- SouthEast Master/slave -- Sir Top and slave bonnie
2006
- International Master/slave -- Mistress Suzan / slave ziggy
- Ms SouthEast Leather Fest -- Solitaire
- Mr SouthEast Leather Fest -- Matthew Cary
2005
- SouthEast Master/slave -- Mistress Tom/ slave linda
- SouthEast LeatherFest Boy -- Boy Tala
2003
- SouthEast Leather Sir -- Richard Gray
- SouthEast Leatherboy -- Michael Waugh
- Ms Leather Pride -- JD
2002
- International Master/slave -- Master Scott / slavette
- Ms Leather Pride -- Chance
- SouthEast Leather Sir -- John Derrek
- SouthEast Leatherboy -- John Mark
2001
- International Master/slave -- Master Jim / slave marsha
- SouthEast Mr Drummer -- Daryl Fox
- SouthEast Drummer Boy -- Paul Ferreira
- Ms Leather Pride -- Chance
2000
- International Master / slave -- Steve Sampson / Kirk
- SouthEast Mr Drummer -- Larry Cottrill
- SouthEast Drummer Boy -- Bruce Tidwell
- Ms Leather Pride -- Samantha Claar
1999
- International Master / slave -- Khiki Cavannarro and Samantha
- Ms Leather Pride -- Paula Smith
- SouthEast Mr Drummer -- Shawn Couch
- SouthEast Drummer boy -- Boy Chris
1998
- Ms Leather Pride -- Sybil King
- SouthEast Mr Drummer -- Tom Stice
- SouthEast Drummer boy -- Gregory Kornman
1997
- SouthEast Mr Drummer-- Martin Ellis
- Ms Leather Pride -- Victoria Gayton (Ameritus Award)
- SouthEast Drummer boy -- Boy Von Sumrall