Center for Positive Sexuality

LLC 15th annual conference – Los Angeles

by | Mar 26, 2011 | Positive Sexuality Blog

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE!

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REGISTRATION RATES OF $120 AVAILABLE FROM MARCH 16 TO APRIL 6TH  

 Registration from March 16th through April 6th is $120. 

 Registration will be available on-site for $135!

 The 15th LLC in Los Angeles is not to be missed – there is a weekend full of incredible events, including three amazing keynote speeches, an art show by Tom of Finland, workshops and poster sessions by well known presenters on a range of topics never before seen at LLC, and the incredible warm weather and scenery if Los Angeles, CA!

To register, go to http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and select Register or click here! 

WHAT HANKY SHOULD YOU FLAG FOR “LEADERSHIP”?   

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While fun and function might have merged to create the so-called “hanky code”, it provided us a short hand to determine what folks were “in to”. Some of the colors are pretty universally adopted while others are positively arcane. None of them managed to overcome the difficulty of trying to determine slight color differences on the patio of a dark bar (dark pink, magenta, fuchsia….FUCSHIA really?). Folks who are into Leather Leadership deserve to have their own hanky.

 Of course it could be argued that those who take on the task of “trying to herd cats” as our keynote speaker Guy Baldwin like to call the task of leather leadership, are already well represented in the hanky code. Clearly there is an element of masochism (black) and those who serve often feel tied up by their efforts (grey). Who can argue that leaders get pissed off and sometimes pissed on (yellow)? What leader has not felt bitten (hound’s-tooth) when their best plans fall through? Sometimes our efforts seem solitary (white). When your’re sweating out the details of the latest club meeting or event you are the dream of someone who flags magenta and how often have you been asked to do anything at anytime (orange). When your out their selling your soul for sponsorship or advertising , you have to admit there are elements of hunter green.

 Before the hanky code, it was a tradition to wear one’s keys to indicate a preference. Leather Leadership XV is a chance to polish off the keys you have and get new ones to help you as you lead our diverse and sometimes challenging leather community. Come on…you know if you stay home you’ll just be missing out on the fun and there is no hanky for that.

GET INVOLVED WITH THE LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE!
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There are two opportunities coming up where you can get involved with the Leather Leadership Conference, in addition to the on-going opportunities!  Come by the Leather Leadership Conference Poster Session during the Los Angeles Conference to get more information on:

APPLY TO BECOME A BOARD MEMBER FOR THE NATIONAL LLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Every year, starting in March and ending on May 15 at 9 pm PST, the National Board of Directors of the Leather Leadership Conference actively seeks applications to fill upcoming vacancies and openings to the Board.

There are 9 Board positions, each 3 years in length. These positions are are grouped so that three position terms come up for election every year. This ensures continuity in the experience and positions on the Board for organizational stability. No Board Member may serve more than 2 consecutive 3-year terms. There is no guarantee that any board member re-applying for a second term will be elected – so all applications are encouraged. It is the goal of the Board of Directors to ensure that we have the best team possible to meet the upcoming goals.

 For information on the specific skills and requirements for this years open positions, visit our website for more information or talk to our Board members during this years conference!
 

WORK WITH YOUR COMMUNITY TO BID TO HOST THE 2014 LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE!

Leather Leadership Conference, Inc. (LLC, Inc.) annually seeks bids to host the Leather Leadership Conference. We look for vibrant cities with active BDSM/Leather/Kink/Fetish communities. We choose locations that display a commitment to diversity by involving many groups and individuals.

We are happy to discuss potential bids and the bid process at any time. The deadline for receipt of bids for 2013 is July 1, 2010. The Host of the Annual Conference is announced on September 1 of each year, giving the host city roughly thirty months to plan the event.

For more information on what is required to host the Leather Leadership Conference, visit our website for more information or talk to our Board Members during this years conference!

 OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!

And as always, you can get involved with LLC by making tax-deductible donations, volunteering for small projects for the national board or for the local organizing committees that host the conference, presenting at the conference, or becoming an ambassador for the Leather Leadership Conference!  Ask us how!!!

ABOUT THE LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
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The Leather Leadership Conference (LLC, Inc.) is an organization dedicated to strengthening the SM/Leather/Fetish community by providing the stepping stones of learning and knowledge to assist in the development of the leadership skills of community members.  Our goal is to aid in the growth and success of organizations and community groups through the development of these skills by providing access to leadership information and topics.  By strengthening the leaders in our community we hope to facilitate a greater sense of connection between and within community groups. 

 
CONTACT INFORMATION

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For more information about the Leather Leadership Conference please visit our website at http://www.leatherleadership.org or email us at info@leatherleadership.org. 
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