Friday, February 28, 2020

SD Leather Community Awards Saturday, 29 Feb, 6-10pm, Urban Mo's

It's finally here!



The San Diego Leather Community Awards is Saturday evening, 6-10pm at Urban Mo's.

Urban MO's Bar & Grill

308 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Urban Mo's

From the producers of the award event, "This is to honor our fellow community members, businesses and organizations for the outstanding support they give to everyone regardless of orientation, ethnicity, or sexual identity."

Come join us to learn who won as well as socialize with some of the Finest Leather Folk in town.
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Friday, February 21, 2020

TOMORROW! Sat, 22 Feb, Noon-4pm: Potluck, Social, hot tub and pool, and "Things That Pinch" workshop

Reminder: Please send email with "Pinch" in the subject line and your first and last name in the body of the email to SignMeUpForEvent {at] GMail for venue information even if you have RSVP'd to previous events at this location. 

Thank you!

Things That Pinch "Learn It - Do It" workshop w/social, hot tub, and pool with Officer Wes

Saturday, February 22, 12:00 – 4:00pm
FMSD "Learn It - Do It" workshop/social/potluck/demo

NOTE: This event is for 18+ male identifying persons.


About this workshop

Things That Pinch: clips, clamps, and other pinchers is a welcoming workshop for all to discuss ways to play with some common household items for a great time of sensual torment with your loved ones. We'll touch on the how’s, where’s, and with-what’s you need to know to enjoy a good pinchy time by yourself or with a friend.

About our presenter

Officer Wes has been presenting on a variety of fun kink topics for over twenty eight years.  Officer Wes has an open leather family built around shared values of respect, honor, trust, and love.  He has a slave and dogslave and is himself in service to a Daddy. 

Resources and information at www.officerwes.com


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San Diego Leather Community Awards

Saturday, February 29⋅6:00 – 10:30pm
Urban MO's Bar & Grill 308 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA


To honor our fellow community members, businesses and organizations for the outstanding support they give to everyone regardless of orientation, ethnicity, or sexual identity.

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FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events

Wondering what we have planned on a coming date? In addition to these e-mail blasts there is FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events located at

https://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2015/06/fmsds-perpetual-calendar-of-events.html

You can also subscribe to the FMSD calendar, so that these events show up on the calendar of your your portable device or computer, and will update within seconds if changes are made on the calendar.



FetishMen San Diego Web site

www.FetishMenSanDiego.org




Local Event Pages on Facebook


Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Sat, 22 Feb "Learn It - Do It" Workshop, social, potluck, pool, and hot tub

Please RSVP to SignMeUpForEvent {at] GMail for venue information even if you have RSVP'd to previous events at this location. Thank you!

This is one of the months where the 3rd Wednesday and 4th Saturday are in the same week. Can you handle all the FMSD goodness?

Things That Pinch "Learn It - Do It" workshop w/social, hot tub, and pool with Officer Wes

Saturday, February 22, 12:00 – 4:00pm
FMSD "Learn It - Do It" workshop/social/potluck/demo
Send email with "Pinch" in the subject line and your first and last name in the body of the email message to: SignMeUpForEvent {at] GMail to receive the venue info.

NOTE: This event is for 18+ male identifying persons.


About this workshop

Things That Pinch: clips, clamps, and other pinchers is a welcoming workshop for all to discuss ways to play with some common household items for a great time of sensual torment with your loved ones. We'll touch on the how’s, where’s, and with-what’s you need to know to enjoy a good pinchy time by yourself or with a friend.

About our presenter

Officer Wes has been presenting on a variety of fun kink topics for over twenty eight years.  Officer Wes has an open leather family built around shared values of respect, honor, trust, and love.  He has a slave and dogslave and is himself in service to a Daddy. 

Resources and information at www.officerwes.com


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San Diego Leather Community Awards

Saturday, February 29⋅6:00 – 10:30pm
Urban MO's Bar & Grill 308 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA


To honor our fellow community members, businesses and organizations for the outstanding support they give to everyone regardless of orientation, ethnicity, or sexual identity.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events

Wondering what we have planned on a coming date? In addition to these e-mail blasts there is FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events located at

https://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2015/06/fmsds-perpetual-calendar-of-events.html

You can also subscribe to the FMSD calendar, so that these events show up on the calendar of your your portable device or computer, and will update within seconds if changes are made on the calendar.



FetishMen San Diego Web site

www.FetishMenSanDiego.org




Local Event Pages on Facebook


Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Reminder: Wed, 19 Feb, 7-9pm, "Meanings, Uses and Mis-uses of Pain" lecture with Dr. John McConnell

Gentle Reminder: "Meanings, Uses, and Mis-uses of Pain" lecture

Wednesday, 19 Feb, 7-9pm, upstairs at Pleasures & Treasures

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Come hear a local voice with decades of experience and insight to kink, Leather, and BDSM speak about pain in our BDSM relationships. 

"Meanings, Uses, and Mis-uses of Pain" lecture with Dr. John McConnell

Wednesday, February 19, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Pleasures and Treasures, 2525 University Ave, San Diego


About this presentation

This 90-minute workshop will cover pain-play from the biological, evolutionary, and psychological perspectives. The meanings of pain in Western Culture has morphed over the centuries. In the late 20th century, the (then named) BDSM community fixated on the simple idea that the endorphin high explains why people enjoy pain-play. This focus came at the expense of exploring more complex emotional motivations related to the places pain-players go inside their heads. As pain play moves from gentle to intense, players move through complex emotional and mental states which gives their play deeper meaning. These meanings give a fuller understanding of motivations which are adaptive and healthy, leading to the conclusion that pain-play can be synergistic with deep loving relationships.

The last part of this talk looks at the shadow sides of physical and psychological pain, which is how they can erupt unwanted or be consciously abused in relationships. Most often psychological pain between partners is not intentional. What does pain mean, here, when it is neither wanted nor useful? When pain is mis-used then at least one of the partners feels worse about their self: they feel de-valued. This is the exact opposite of healthy erotic pain which leaves both partners feeling more valued by both self and other.


About our presenter

Dr. McConnell is a Psychologist, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and an Adjunct Professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (PSY100673.)  He has a private GSRD-affirming practice in Hillcrest. He supervises two Interns who provide therapy on a sliding fee. About half his clients are in complex relationships such as poly or D/s. He also provides individual counseling for clients dealing with such typical issues as depression, anxiety, life transitions, conflicts at work, and inner financial health. Licensed in 1987, for 30 years Dr. McConnell has given presentations to both professional and community audiences on Gender, Relationship and Sexual Diversity (GSRD).

 www.JohnMcConnellPhd.com ∙ John@JohnMcConnellPhD.com ∙ 619-993-3397


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This is one of the months where the 3rd Wednesday and 4th Saturday are in the same week. Can you handle all the FMSD-goodness?

Things That Pinch "Learn It - Do It" workshop w/social, hot tub, and pool with Officer Wes

Saturday, February 22, 12:00 – 4:00pm
FMSD "Learn It - Do It" workshop/social/potluck/demo
RSVP to SignMeUpForEvent {at] GMail for venue info

About this workshop

Things That Pinch: clips, clamps, and other pinchers is a welcoming workshop for all to discuss ways to play with some common household items for a great time of sensual torment with your loved ones. We'll touch on the how’s, where’s, and with-what’s you need to know to enjoy a good pinchy time by yourself or with a friend.


About our presenter

Officer Wes has been presenting on a variety of fun kink topics for over twenty eight years.  Officer Wes has an open leather family built around shared values of respect, honor, trust, and love.  He has a slave and dogslave and is himself in service to a Daddy. 

Resources and information at www.officerwes.com


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San Diego Leather Community Awards

Saturday, February 29⋅6:00 – 10:30pm
Urban MO's Bar & Grill 308 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA


To honor our fellow community members, businesses and organizations for the outstanding support they give to everyone regardless of orientation, ethnicity, or sexual identity.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events

Wondering what we have planned on a coming date? In addition to these e-mail blasts there is FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events located at

https://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2015/06/fmsds-perpetual-calendar-of-events.html

You can also subscribe to the FMSD calendar, so that these events show up on the calendar of your your portable device or computer, and will update within seconds if changes are made on the calendar.



FetishMen San Diego Web site

www.FetishMenSanDiego.org




Local Event Pages on Facebook


Monday, February 17, 2020

February 19 and 22: Pain lecture and Pinch workshop

Events for February 2020

Events in February 2020:
- 01 Feb, 4pm-7pm - Cigars & Boots
- 02 Feb, 10am-noon - FMSD:  Planning Meeting
- 14 Feb, 9pm-midnight - Love Hurts:  Valentine's Night Ball & Cabaret
- 15 Feb, 7pm-midnight - Leather Fetish Ball
- 16 Feb, 5pm-9pm - Mr. SD Eagle 2020 Contest
- 19 Feb, 7pm-9pm - FMSD:  "Meanings, Uses & Abuses of Pain"
- 22 Feb, noon-4pm - FMSD:  Things That Pinch
- 29 Feb., 6pm-10:30pm - San Diego Leather Community Awards


Monthly Recurring Events:
- 1st Sunday, FMSD Planning Meeting, RSVP for venue info, 4-6pm
- 1st Saturday, Cigars & Boots, back deck at PECS, 4-7pm
- 2nd Friday, Flogging Friday at the San Diego Eagle, 10pm-midnight
- 3rd Wednesday, FMSD discussion/demo/workshop, upstairs at Pleasures & Treasures, 7-9pm
- 4th Saturday, FMSD "Learn It - Do It" workshop/social/potluck/demo, RSVP for venue info, noon-4pm
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This is one of those times where the 3rd Wednesday and 4th Saturday are in the same week.

"Meanings, Uses and Mis-uses of Pain" lecture with Dr. John McConnell

Wednesday, February 19, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Pleasures and Treasures, 2525 University Ave, San Diego

About this presentation

This 90-minute workshop will cover pain-play from the biological, evolutionary, and psychological perspectives. The meanings of pain in Western Culture has morphed over the centuries. In the late 20th century, the (then named) BDSM community fixated on the simple idea that the endorphin high explains why people enjoy pain-play. This focus came at the expense of exploring more complex emotional motivations related to the places pain-players go inside their heads. As pain play moves from gentle to intense, players move through complex emotional and mental states which gives their play deeper meaning. These meanings give a fuller understanding of motivations which are adaptive and healthy, leading to the conclusion that pain-play can be synergistic with deep loving relationships.

The last part of this talk looks at the shadow sides of physical and psychological pain, which is how they can erupt unwanted or be consciously abused in relationships. Most often psychological pain between partners is not intentional. What does pain mean, here, when it is neither wanted nor useful? When pain is mis-used then at least one of the partners feels worse about their self: they feel de-valued. This is the exact opposite of healthy erotic pain which leaves both partners feeling more valued by both self and other.


About our presenter

Dr. McConnell is a Psychologist, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and an Adjunct Professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (PSY100673.)  He has a private GSRD-affirming practice in Hillcrest. He supervises two Interns who provide therapy on a sliding fee. About half his clients are in complex relationships such as poly or D/s. He also provides individual counseling for clients dealing with such typical issues as depression, anxiety, life transitions, conflicts at work, and inner financial health. Licensed in 1987, for 30 years Dr. McConnell has given presentations to both professional and community audiences on Gender, Relationship and Sexual Diversity (GSRD).

 www.JohnMcConnellPhd.com ∙ John@JohnMcConnellPhD.com ∙ 619-993-3397


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Things That Pinch "Learn It - Do It" workshop w/social, hot tub, and pool with Officer Wes

Saturday, February 22, 12:00 – 4:00pm
FMSD "Learn It - Do It" workshop/social/potluck/demo
Please send email with "Pinch" in the subject line and your first and last name in the body of the message to SignMeUpForEvent {at] GMail to receive the venue info

Note: This is open to 18 years of age and older male identifying persons.

About this workshop

Things That Pinch: clips, clamps, and other pinchers is a welcoming workshop for all to discuss ways to play with some common household items for a great time of sensual torment with your loved ones. We'll touch on the how’s, where’s, and with-what’s you need to know to enjoy a good pinchy time by yourself or with a friend.

About our presenter

Officer Wes has been presenting on a variety of fun kink topics for over twenty eight years.  Officer Wes has an open leather family built around shared values of respect, honor, trust, and love.  He has a slave and dogslave and is himself in service to a Daddy. 

Resources and information at www.officerwes.com


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San Diego Leather Community Awards

Saturday, February 29⋅6:00 – 10:30pm
Urban MO's Bar & Grill 308 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA


To honor our fellow community members, businesses and organizations for the outstanding support they give to everyone regardless of orientation, ethnicity, or sexual identity.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events

Wondering what we have planned on a coming date? In addition to these e-mail blasts there is FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events located at

https://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2015/06/fmsds-perpetual-calendar-of-events.html

You can also subscribe to the FMSD calendar, so that these events show up on the calendar of your your portable device or computer, and will update within seconds if changes are made on the calendar.



FetishMen San Diego Web site

www.FetishMenSanDiego.org




Local Event Pages on Facebook


Friday, February 14, 2020

SD Leather Community Awards 2019 voting ends Saturday, 15 February 2020.

Saturday, 15 February 2020, is the last day to vote in the San Diego Leather Community Awards for 2019.

Three FMSD men (Jody Mitchell, Myles Ramos, and Scott B. Smith) are nominated in the "Man of the Year" catagory plus Anthony "Papa Tony" Lindsey for the "Lifetime Achievement" award. 

Voting ends Saturday, 15 February 2020:

Vote here in the San Diego Leather Community Awards 2019




This is the update from the production team of the SDLCA as of Sunday, 09 February 2020:

One week left to vote and for an update if you thought you knew who might win you're wrong! The ties and leaders have all changed since the last posting. Those that were on the bottom and now on top and vice versa, so make sure who it is you want to win gets your vote.


Vote here by Saturday, 15 February 2020:

Vote here in the San Diego Leather Community Awards 2019


Did you know there are three men in FMSD on the ballot for Man of the Year and FMSD itself is on the ballot as the Club or Organization of the Year?


Please also check out the Lifetime Achievement Award as the founder of FMSD, Anthony "Papa Tony" Lindsey, is nominated alongside other big names who do much for our community.


The San Diego Leather Community Awards were created by Sir Mike Russell to nurture community pride and to recognize community service.

A message from one of the FMSD men nominated follows and then the nominating criteria are listed for your convenience.


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Message from Scott B. Smith:

I was stunned and humbled when I learned I was nominated for the Man of the Year award. Once I got over that, I was elated to learn at least one person values my service and contributions to FMSD and the San Diego Leather Community since 2012 to take time out of their life to write something about me and what I've done. I'm grateful that I'm able to be of service and contribute to the San Diego Leather community and FMSD by providing photography and behind the scenes support.

I'm fortunate to have photographed so many title competitions (Mr. San Diego Eagle, Mr. and Ms. SD Leather & Bootblack, Bear San Diego, SoCal Drummer and others), special events (flag raising/lowering, fundraiser, homecomings, and Leather title anniversaries), and individual photography (some of which is used as contestant headshots).

Also, I'm grateful to lead the team that makes the FMSD demos, discussions, socials, and workshops happen. We've put the time and effort into consistently creating at least one, and usually two, events each month. I'm especially grateful for the presenters and facilitators in the community who have a "can do" and "yes" attitude.

Please consider the nomination criteria before you cast your vote. I look forward to seeing you on the other side of my lens at the SDLCA ceremony, Saturday, 29 February 2020, 6-10pm, at Urban Mo's.

Thank you and enjoy!
Scott

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In case you're curious, here are the nomination criteria for SDLCA.

San Diego Leather Community Awards nomination information

Individual awards: (Man, Woman, or Trans-Person)
• Which Person has been most active, or been the biggest influence on, or has been a spokesperson for the San Diego community in the past year?
• Those who are of service for altruistic reasons rather than for personal gain or publicity. Take into consideration the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when you nominate them for this award.

Volunteer award:
• These individuals work quietly and consistently in the background to make community groups, events and services succeed. Consider the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when nominating for this award. Those who are at the event first and leave last, or those who are nearly always there without being asked to lend a hand are good candidates for this award.

Club or Organization award:
• What club, organization or group has been the most visible, active or influential in this past year.

Business of the year award:
• What business, bar or business person has been the most visible, active or influential in this past year.

LARGE event of the year award:
• What LARGE (over 100ppl attended) event was the most fun, inventive, groundbreaking, interesting or significant this past year.

Small event of the year award:
• What event was the most fun, inventive, groundbreaking, interesting or significant this past year.

Lifetime Achievement award:
• Which Person has been most active, or can always count on to mentor the next generation, or been the biggest influence on, or has been a spokesperson for the San Diego community over the past five years minimum?
• Those who are of service for altruistic reasons rather than for personal gain or publicity. Take into consideration the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when you nominate them for this award.
• These individuals work quietly and consistently in the background to make community groups, events and services succeed. Consider the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when nominating for this award. Those who are at the event first and leave last, or those who are nearly always there without being asked to lend a hand are good candidates for this award.


Vote here by Saturday, 15 February 2020:

Vote here in the San Diego Leather Community Awards 2019


Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Events for February 2020

Events for February 2020

Events in February 2020:
- 01 Feb, 4pm-7pm - Cigars & Boots
- 02 Feb, 10am-noon - FMSD:  Planning Meeting
- 14 Feb, 9pm-midnight - Love Hurts:  Valentine's Night Ball & Cabaret
- 15 Feb, 7pm-midnight - Leather Fetish Ball
- 16 Feb, 5pm-9pm - Mr. SD Eagle 2020 Contest
- 19 Feb, 7pm-9pm - FMSD:  "Meanings, Uses & Abuses of Pain"
- 22 Feb, noon-4pm - FMSD:  Things That Pinch
- 29 Feb., 6pm-10:30pm - San Diego Leather Community Awards


Monthly Recurring Events:
- 1st Sunday, FMSD Planning Meeting, RSVP for venue info, 4-6pm
- 1st Saturday, Cigars & Boots, back deck at PECS, 4-7pm
- 2nd Friday, Flogging Friday at the San Diego Eagle, 10pm-midnight
- 3rd Wednesday, FMSD discussion/demo/workshop, upstairs at Pleasures & Treasures, 7-9pm
- 4th Saturday, FMSD "Learn It - Do It" workshop/social/potluck/demo, RSVP for venue info, noon-4pm
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Love Hurts: Valentine’s Night Ball & Cabaret

Friday, February 14 ⋅ 9:00 – midnight
The Rail 3796 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA


Love hurts. Love scars. Love wounds and marks, any heart not tough or strong enough to take a lot of pain. 

Jody Mitchell, Mr SD Leather 2019, invites you to his final event of his title year. Friday February 14th, Valentine’s Night, come out for Love Hurts, a Valentine’s Night Ball and Cabaret. Special guest Serafine, Ms SD Leather 2019, will be flogging. Featured DJ Jon Doss will be spinning only the best. Cabaret performances by Chip Young, Jay Heimbach, and Barbie Z, and a couple veiled performances not to be missed! There will be drink specials just for the evening, and a silent auction for some choice leather and fetish items to benefit Being Alive.

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Leather Fetish Ball, 7th Annual

Saturday, February 15⋅7:00 – midnight
Rich's 1051 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

The Return Of The 7th Annual Leather Fetish Ball on Saturday February 15 @ RICHS...

New Location Same Sexy Vibe. Vendors, Bootblacking, Hot GoGos, Live Demos, Fierce Entertainment, Dancing All Night Long. Hosted By Our DOM Glitz Glam!

Sponsored By Anthony Rollar Greika At Leatherlove Sd, Pleasures & Treasures, HUMANITY, Sir & Son, CLUB X and Ketel One.


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Mr SD Eagle 2020 Contest

Sunday, February 16, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
San Diego Eagle 3040 North Park Way, San Diego, CA 92104, USA


The Mr. San Diego Eagle Contest is ready!! are You ready to become a contestant??

If you are interested in being a contestant for Mr. Eagle 2020, Please stop by the bar and ask a bartender for an application or email jpcbew@icloud.com for one to be emailed.

We would like to Thank our Sponsors for this event. Club San Diego and Sir & Son


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"Meanings, Uses and Mis-uses of Pain" lecture with Dr. John McConnell

Wednesday, February 19, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Pleasures and Treasures, 2525 University Ave, San Diego

About this presentation

This 90-minute workshop will cover pain-play from the biological, evolutionary, and psychological perspectives. The meanings of pain in Western Culture has morphed over the centuries. In the late 20th century, the (then named) BDSM community fixated on the simple idea that the endorphin high explains why people enjoy pain-play. This focus came at the expense of exploring more complex emotional motivations related to the places pain-players go inside their heads. As pain play moves from gentle to intense, players move through complex emotional and mental states which gives their play deeper meaning. These meanings give a fuller understanding of motivations which are adaptive and healthy, leading to the conclusion that pain-play can be synergistic with deep loving relationships.

The last part of this talk looks at the shadow sides of physical and psychological pain, which is how they can erupt unwanted or be consciously abused in relationships. Most often psychological pain between partners is not intentional. What does pain mean, here, when it is neither wanted nor useful? When pain is mis-used then at least one of the partners feels worse about their self: they feel de-valued. This is the exact opposite of healthy erotic pain which leaves both partners feeling more valued by both self and other.


About our presenter

Dr. McConnell is a Psychologist, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and an Adjunct Professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (PSY100673.) He has a private GSRD-affirming practice in Hillcrest. He supervises two Interns who provide therapy on a sliding fee. About half his clients are in complex relationships such as poly or D/s. He also provides individual counseling for clients dealing with such typical issues as depression, anxiety, life transitions, conflicts at work, and inner financial health. Licensed in 1987, for 30 years Dr. McConnell has given presentations to both professional and community audiences on Gender, Relationship and Sexual Diversity (GSRD).

 www.JohnMcConnellPhd.comJohn@JohnMcConnellPhD.com ∙ 619-993-3397


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Things That Pinch "Learn It - Do It" workshop w/social, hot tub, and pool with Officer Wes

Saturday, February 22, 12:00 – 4:00pm
FMSD "Learn It - Do It" workshop/social/potluck/demo
RSVP to SignMeUpForEvent {at] GMail for venue info

About this workshop

Things That Pinch: clips, clamps, and other pinchers is a welcoming workshop for all to discuss ways to play with some common household items for a great time of sensual torment with your loved ones. We'll touch on the how’s, where’s, and with-what’s you need to know to enjoy a good pinchy time by yourself or with a friend.

About our presenter

Officer Wes has been presenting on a variety of fun kink topics for over twenty eight years.  Officer Wes has an open leather family built around shared values of respect, honor, trust, and love.  He has a slave and dogslave and is himself in service to a Daddy. 

Resources and information at www.officerwes.com


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

San Diego Leather Community Awards

Saturday, February 29⋅6:00 – 10:30pm
Urban MO's Bar & Grill 308 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA


To honor our fellow community members, businesses and organizations for the outstanding support they give to everyone regardless of orientation, ethnicity, or sexual identity.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events

Wondering what we have planned on a coming date? In addition to these e-mail blasts there is FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events located at

https://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2015/06/fmsds-perpetual-calendar-of-events.html

You can also subscribe to the FMSD calendar, so that these events show up on the calendar of your your portable device or computer, and will update within seconds if changes are made on the calendar.



FetishMen San Diego Web site

www.FetishMenSanDiego.org




Local Event Pages on Facebook


Sunday, February 9, 2020

San Diego Leather Community Awards update - 09 Feb 2020



This is the update from the production team of the SDLCA as of Sunday, 09 February 2020:

One week left to vote and for an update if you thought you knew who might win you're wrong! The ties and leaders have all changed since the last posting. Those that were on the bottom and now on top and vice versa, so make sure who it is you want to win gets your vote.


Vote here by Saturday, 15 February 2020:

San Diego Leather Community Awards 2019


Did you know there are three men in FMSD on the ballot for Man of the Year and FMSD itself is on the ballot as the Club or Organization of the Year?


Please also check out the Lifetime Achievement Award as the founder of FMSD, Anthony "Papa Tony" Lindsey, is nominated alongside other big names who do much for our community.


The San Diego Leather Community Awards were created by Sir Mike Russell to nurture community pride and to recognize community service.

A message from one of the FMSD men nominated follows and then the nominating criteria are listed for your convenience.


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Message from Scott B. Smith:

I was stunned and humbled when I learned I was nominated for the Man of the Year award. Once I got over that, I was elated to learn at least one person values my service and contributions to FMSD and the San Diego Leather Community since 2012 to take time out of their life to write something about me and what I've done. I'm grateful that I'm able to be of service and contribute to the San Diego Leather community and FMSD by providing photography and behind the scenes support.

I'm fortunate to have photographed so many title competitions (Mr. San Diego Eagle, Mr. and Ms. SD Leather & Bootblack, Bear San Diego, SoCal Drummer and others), special events (flag raising/lowering, fundraiser, homecomings, and Leather title anniversaries), and individual photography (some of which is used as contestant headshots).

Also, I'm grateful to lead the team that makes the FMSD demos, discussions, socials, and workshops happen. We've put the time and effort into consistently creating at least one, and usually two, events each month. I'm especially grateful for the presenters and facilitators in the community who have a "can do" and "yes" attitude.

Please consider the nomination criteria before you cast your vote. I look forward to seeing you on the other side of my lens at the SDLCA ceremony, Saturday, 29 February 2020, 6-10pm, at Urban Mo's.

Thank you and enjoy!
Scott

------------------------------
In case you're curious, here are the nomination criteria for SDLCA.

San Diego Leather Community Awards nomination information

Individual awards: (Man, Woman, or Trans-Person)
• Which Person has been most active, or been the biggest influence on, or has been a spokesperson for the San Diego community in the past year?
• Those who are of service for altruistic reasons rather than for personal gain or publicity. Take into consideration the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when you nominate them for this award.

Volunteer award:
• These individuals work quietly and consistently in the background to make community groups, events and services succeed. Consider the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when nominating for this award. Those who are at the event first and leave last, or those who are nearly always there without being asked to lend a hand are good candidates for this award.

Club or Organization award:
• What club, organization or group has been the most visible, active or influential in this past year.

Business of the year award:
• What business, bar or business person has been the most visible, active or influential in this past year.

LARGE event of the year award:
• What LARGE (over 100ppl attended) event was the most fun, inventive, groundbreaking, interesting or significant this past year.

Small event of the year award:
• What event was the most fun, inventive, groundbreaking, interesting or significant this past year.

Lifetime Achievement award:
• Which Person has been most active, or can always count on to mentor the next generation, or been the biggest influence on, or has been a spokesperson for the San Diego community over the past five years minimum?
• Those who are of service for altruistic reasons rather than for personal gain or publicity. Take into consideration the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when you nominate them for this award.
• These individuals work quietly and consistently in the background to make community groups, events and services succeed. Consider the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when nominating for this award. Those who are at the event first and leave last, or those who are nearly always there without being asked to lend a hand are good candidates for this award.


Vote here by Saturday, 15 February 2020:

San Diego Leather Community Awards 2019


Wednesday, February 5, 2020

SD Leather Community Awards voting closes 15 Feb 2020


Did you know voting for the San Diego Leather Community Awards (SDLCA) ends on February 15th?
Did you know there are three men in FMSD on the ballot for Man of the Year and FMSD itself is on the ballot as the Club or Organization of the Year?
Please also check out the Lifetime Achievement Award as the founder of FMSD, Anthony "Papa Tony" Lindsey, is nominated alongside other big names who do much for our community.

Click the link to cast your vote!
San Diego Leather Community Awards for 2019 

The San Diego Leather Community Awards were created by Sir Mike Russell to nurture community pride and to recognize community service.

An update from the production team of the SDLCA:
  • Man of the Year has a tight three way race going; 
  • Woman of the Year is also a very tight one; 
  • Volunteer of the Year is a tight one for two individuals; 
  • Business of the Year is in a two way tie; 
  • Small event of the Year is in a three way tie and 
  • Large event of the Year has a two way tie.
So we need more votes to break these tie before February 15th!

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Message from Scott B. Smith:

I was stunned and humbled when I learned I was nominated for the Man of the Year award. Once I got over that, I was elated to learn at least one person values my service and contributions to FMSD and the San Diego Leather Community since 2012 to take time out of their life to write something about me and what I've done. I'm grateful that I'm able to be of service and contribute to the San Diego Leather community and FMSD by providing photography and behind the scenes support.

I'm fortunate to have photographed so many title competitions (Mr San Diego Eagle, Mr and Ms SD Leather & Bootblack, Bear San Diego, SoCal Drummer and others), special events (flag raising/lowering, fundraiser, homecomings, and Leather title anniversaries), and individual photography (some of which is used as contestant headshots).

Also, I'm grateful to lead the team that makes the FMSD demos, discussions, socials, and workshops happen. We've put the time and effort into consistently creating at least one, and usually two, events each month. I'm especially grateful for the presenters and facilitators in the community who have a "can do" and "yes" attitude.

Please consider the nomination criteria before you cast your vote. I look forward to seeing you on the other side of my lens at the SDLCA ceremony, Saturday, 29 February 2020, 6-10pm, at Urban Mo's.

Thank you and enjoy!
Scott

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In case you're curious, here are the nomination criteria for SDLCA.

San Diego Leather Community Awards nomination information

Individual awards: (Man, Woman, or Trans-Person)
• Which Person has been most active, or been the biggest influence on, or has been a spokesperson for the San Diego community in the past year?
• Those who are of service for altruistic reasons rather than for personal gain or publicity. Take into consideration the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when you nominate them for this award.

Volunteer award:
• These individuals work quietly and consistently in the background to make community groups, events and services succeed. Consider the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when nominating for this award. Those who are at the event first and leave last, or those who are nearly always there without being asked to lend a hand are good candidates for this award.

Club or Organization award:
• What club, organization or group has been the most visible, active or influential in this past year.

Business of the year award:
• What business, bar or business person has been the most visible, active or influential in this past year.

LARGE event of the year award:
• What LARGE (over 100ppl attended) event was the most fun, inventive, groundbreaking, interesting or significant this past year.

Small event of the year award:
• What event was the most fun, inventive, groundbreaking, interesting or significant this past year.

Lifetime Achievement award:
• Which Person has been most active, or can always count on to mentor the next generation, or been the biggest influence on, or has been a spokesperson for the San Diego community over the past five years minimum?
• Those who are of service for altruistic reasons rather than for personal gain or publicity. Take into consideration the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when you nominate them for this award.
• These individuals work quietly and consistently in the background to make community groups, events and services succeed. Consider the individual’s follow through as well as their intentions when nominating for this award. Those who are at the event first and leave last, or those who are nearly always there without being asked to lend a hand are good candidates for this award.


Click the link to cast your vote!
San Diego Leather Community Awards for 2019