Let's face it. Service people are organized, tactful, budget conscious, gracious in the face of adversity, multi-taskers, responsible, and able to see "the big picture." Isn't that what we are looking for in our community and organizational leaders?
While some organizations have learned to value the skills of all their members, others have not. What can we do to encourage submissives to step up and recognize their leadership skills? This panel will be composed of service folk (submissives, slaves and others) that have started their own organizations, taken the lead in established groups, and utilized their skills to the fullest all while serving their Dom. Yes, it can be done. Questions and discussion will be encouraged.
How you will benefit from this presentation:
Everyone attending (Doms and subs alike) will learn how to encourage and support diversity of leadership in their organization. Subs will be provided with examples of successful individuals that have not hesitated to take the reins of leadership in their community. In addition, those that see submissives only in supportive roles will be able to recognize this valuable resource in their own organizations.
How this presentation will arouse you:
To many, this topic will be new and exciting. It will challenge traditional concepts of leadership in our communities. It will be a chance to explore new directions and ideas. It will encourage submissives to find their voice.
About the presenters:
boyjean has been involved in the Leather life for over 16 years and has identified as a boy for as long as he can remember. he has the privilege and honor of serving his Sir/Daddy and regards service as a passion that comes from the heart. he is a member of the San Francisco boys of Leather, and past vice president and program coordinator of that organization. he is also
part of Northern California Bootblacks and currently serves our Leather Community as International Community Bootblack 2007.
Tyler Fong is a collared boy who enjoys time with his Daddy Eric, travel and community service. He is an associate member of the 15 Association of San Francisco and a full active member of SF boys of Leather. His leather journey started in 2001 at Leather-Levi weekend. Speaking opportunities have allowed him to share his Transgender as well as his leather experience with college students, educators and his peers both casual and professional in the LGBT communities.
bill baird has been an active member of the Leather Community for almost 20 years and is in his 12th year of service to his Master. he is a co-founder of the San Francisco chapter of the Defenders, has served on the Steering Committee of the San Francisco Leathermen's Discussion Group, and has participated in many workshops for groups such as Leather Levi Weekend, the San Francisco boys of Leather, and the Society of Janus. he was a co-sponsor of the Leather Traditions' Service Weekend held last May. In addition to being a 24x7 non-live-in slave, he has a non-leather partner of 25+ years who is understanding and accepting of bill's calling to service as a slave.
David Shorey burst upon the leather scene 8 years ago and immediately jumped head first into the nuts and bolts of our community. He is a titleholder - Sacramento & Northern California Leatherboy 2002. He is an active club member and leader, having served in various offices in his local leather club - Director, Vice President, Secretary. He is a community event organizer - 2003-2006 Local Producer for the Sacramento LeatherSir & Leatherboy contest. During all of this he found time to fit in a relationship, bootblack and volunteer at community events, write for the local gay newspaper, and maintain some type of social life.