An open dialogue with a group of Trans-Gender Leathermen about their lives. This conversational, non- confrontational, non- threatening discussion with a group of openly TG Leathermen will encourage interaction with the audience to create a sharing space and bring understanding and knowledge that creates a chance to get inside these men and help change hearts and promote full acceptance of TG Leathermen. Not a debate, not a forum, this is a real chance to interact with and get to know four individual TG Leathermen. Through discussion and interaction, presentation attendees will be introduced to resources to address these issues within their own communities.
How you will benefit from this presentation:
You will get to know four TG Leathermen and find out about their lives. Plus, suggestions on how to deal with any issues surrounding transmen in your own communities.
How this presentation will arouse you:
By changing their hearts to open them to TG Leathermen.
About the presenter:
Daddy Peter Fiske has been an active Leatherman since 1964. He is SF LeatherDaddy XXI and is a former board member and President of SF Aids Emergency Fund. He has served on the SFLGBT Pride Board and was given the Heritage of Pride Award in 2005 for longtime service to the SF LGBT community. He is Chairman Emeritus and a member of the 15 Association since 1980 and a member of Delta International. He was Co-chair of LLC III in SF in 1999. Peter has given programs all over the US and is known for his collection of whips and his skills in using them.
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.
Billy Lane cut his BDSM/Leather teeth in San Francisco almost 20 years ago, working behind the scenes at Mr. SF Leather, Drummer, MsSF Leather, IMsL and other community events, playing as much as possible. After moving to the Pacific Northwest, he won Seattle Mr. Leather in 1998 and competed at IML XX, placing in the top ten. He is currently Chairman of Delta International and IML Judges Co-Coordinator. He lives in Yardley, PA, for the past 4 years, with his partner, John. When not playing, he enjoys meeting new people, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, bicycling and traveling.
Gauge Strongarm has been an active member of the BDSM community since 1981. He is a professional body modification artist and works for Gotham Tatoo and Piercing in San Francisco as lead tatoo artist and part- time piercer. Gauge has taught numerous classes over the years, on a variety of topics but his favorites are play piercing, cutting, suspension, energy pulls and scarification. He blends a great sense of humor with his vast experience and loving what he does, Gauge is as much a sadist as a masochist.
Mike Hernandez is a bear with small but talented hands (which gives you a general idea of one of his penchants) with a passion for good food (i.e. chowhound). He’s been in the leather community since 1989 and is presently a member of Delta. Mike worked on the stage crew for Drummer, Mr. SF Leather, Ms. SF Leather, as well IMsL during the early – mid ‘90s before entering hibernation. He is an author and public speaker, appearing in Bears on Bears and other publications.