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.Contestant Registration Form (PDF] Contestant Registration Form (WORD)
JUDGES
Tyler McCormick Tyler’s journey into Leather and Fetish began in childhood with vivid pictures and images. Watching television and seeing the good guy get tied up was exciting. Tyler always wanted to be the guy tying the knots. Tyler has been an out and proud Leatherman for over twelve years and is still humbled by his selection as International Mr. Leather 2010 and the many wonderful people and communities he has met in his travels. Tyler teaches workshops and classes; works as a case manager for New Mexico AIDS Services; serves on the board of the New Mexico Leather Wolves. He often voices a simple, but powerful message wherever he goes, “Strive to be a light for others. Be open and honest and do not to let fear limit you. Give of yourself and help those around you find their own path.” Many people have assisted and guided Tyler on his journey life and he never hesitates to acknowledge those gifts while striving to honor them by contributing to others as they make their way through the world. Tyler is committed to helping make the Leather community a better one kinky tribe member at a time.
Ben Carter I am honored to Judge along side my IML Brother DJ Kaiser in The Mr. Missouri Leather Contest. As Mr. Southeast Conference of Clubs I represented the 29 Leather Clubs and Business's from the Southeast at IML 33. This was the First time Mr. SECC competed at IML. The President of The SECC, Sir Jerry Ramsey and his best boy Rick Hettinger have been amazing support along with the Clubs and Businesses. They have fully supported my stand on Equality Among Leather People and assisted me in numerous Fund Raisers throughout my year at many of the Club Runs and Events.
Joe McDonald Joey McDonald has been a part of the IML Organization since 1979, is a member of the IML Executive Board, and serves as IML Den Daddy. He has served on several panels discussing Race Play, Kink in Recovery, Spirituality in the Dungeon and Serodiscordant Relationships. In 2009, he twice honored when received a Pantheon of Leather award and was also inducted into Chicago’s Gay & Lesbian Hall of Fame. A proud US Navy Veteran, Joey served openly and with dignity. He is a fierce advocate for the rights of LGBT youth, individuals and families, and is the Operations Manager for Equality Illinois. He has a fondness for men, boys, pups & honey…. Let your minds wander. Joey is honored to be a judge for Mr. Missouri Leather 2012.
DJ Kaiser DJ Kaiser flags grey left and came into the Leather scene via his involvement in the BDSM, kink, and pansexual communities. After winning Mr. Missouri Leather in 2011, he went on to take 9th place at International Mr. Leather XXXIII. He has represented Missouri at numerous leather and fetish events in the past year including Folsom, Mid-Atlantic Leather, Cleveland Leather Annual Weekend, and Mr. International Rubber. He has also attended leather events in Minneapolis, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Kansas City, and Columbia, Missouri. He was an emcee for the Mr. Midwest Leather contest in 2011 and will be a judge for it in 2012. A bondage and rope enthusiast, Kaiser has done dozens of rope bondage demos at numerous events including at Powerhouse the night before Folsom, St. Louis’s Black and Lou Pride Ball, Bad Dog’s Bondage Night, the Bad Boys of St. Louis He Play Parties, and Greydancer’s Ropetastic Unconference Extravaganza. This April, he will be a presenter on restraint and rope work during Cleveland Leather Annual Weekend. Kaiser is an advocate for healthy exploration of sexuality and the full inclusion of our Trans brothers and sisters in our communities. He is currently an Assistant Professor at a local university and is completing a doctoral degree.
David Rhodes Dave Rhodes is the publisher, editor and owner of The Leather Journal, which was founded in 1987; however, his work extends beyond the leather community. Dave is committed to remembering the past and sharing it with others to further social acceptance. He has played a selfless part in serving the LGBT community through a variety of publications that support common goals. Dave is an example of an individual whose hard work, commitment and inclusiveness has made a tremendous impact on building bridges between the LGBT community and their allies. CSW recognizes the voice that Dave has used to bring awareness to leather community and beyond.
EMCEES
Mike Lunter Mike began his leather journey in 2007 after meeting a past Mr. Missouri winner who introduced him to other Leather men who helped him with his exploration. In 2009 he won the title of Mr. Missouri Leather 2009 and took 9th place at IML the same year. Since then he has remained visible in the Leather community helping out at various charitable events and also maintains a small private practice as a psychotherapist specializing within the kink and fetish lifestyle. Mike lives on a farm in Washing with his husband of 22 years.
Terry Laupp Terry became involved in the local leather community in 2005. Since winning the title of Mr. Missouri Leather he has been involved in fundraising efforts, and has traveled around the Midwest promoting the leather lifestyle. He competed at International Mr. Leather in 2010. He and his husband, Chad, created the “St. Louis Balloon Brigade” for the St. Louis Pridefest in 2009. The Brigade is a fundraising effort that benefits Pets Are Wonderful Support. Terry is the driving force behind “The Black & Lou Pride Ball”, an evening of fetish and acrobatic performances that is promoted as “The Darker Side of Pride”. The Ball debuted in 2011 and will continue as an annual Pridefest event. He is an full member of Gateway MC, an associate member of the KC Pioneers and a member of Mama’s Family, he is involved with EFA’s Dining Out For Life and volunteers for Circus Flora – St. Louis’ beloved one-ring European-style circus.
BOOTBLACK
Sir Loki Madmonk Sir Loki is the resident bootblack of JJ's Clubhouse Bar and Shameless Grounds Coffee shop in Saint Louis city. and is usually found keeping himself busy, Bootblacking and working on local events. Such as Mr. Missouri Leather and the Mr. Midwestleather Contests, and the Gay Rodeo. He started his obsession with bootblacking in 1998 in Norfolk VA. When his In 2001 he moved to Saint Louis and sought to expand into the Leather BDSM communities. He was then mentored by Brandon Riley. Loki is a member of International Mr. Bootblack Class of 2010,International Mr. Bootblack 2nd Runner Up 2011 , Full member of the Bootblack Brigade, Member of FLOG, and associate member of GenKink Saint Louis and La Garou. He specializes exotics skins, all colors of leather, Garments, restoration, mold removal, house calls and minor repairs.
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