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The Leather Leadership Conference, Inc. News and Information Release

Current Press Release


All press releases may be reposted in total or in part, as long as reference is made to the Leather Leadership Website.

Media Contact: The LLC Board of Directors should be contacted for any questions at board@leatherleadership.org

About the Leather Leadership Conference

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

For more information about the Leather Leadership Conference please:


The Leather Leadership Conference can also be found at:



March 17, 2011


HOTEL ROOM BLOCK RATES EXTENDED DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE HOST HOTEL WEBSITE!

The Kyoto Grand Hotel wishes to extend their most sincere apologies for recent issues with the hotel registration links. Alternate methods for registration are now available on the LLC website.

If you wish to take advantage of the amazingly low rate for the Kyoto Grand Hotel of $119 plus tax for double occupancy,reservations must be made before March 30!

Experience the essence of urban tranquility in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, California when you stay at the chic Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens. Located just two miles from the Los Angeles Convention Center and walking distance from iconic cultural attractions, Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens is a full-service hotel that blends Asian-fusion style with contemporary elegance.

To make your reservation at an amazing hotel, go to http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and select Hotel for information about the various methods of making your reservations!


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

LLC XV - Seven Deadly Sins!

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.


THE LOS ANGELES COMMITTEE WANTS YOU TO COME HOME TO LOS ANGELES!

As men returning home following WWII began to explore their new understanding of sexual freedom, they laid the foundations of what would become our leather culture. Leather bars adopted the aesthetic of the motorcycle clubs that had begun to form as early as 1954. The Satyrs Motor Cycle club, based in Los Angeles is the longest continuously organized gay club in the United States and has been a keystone in the development of what we know think of as our leather community. LA's leather community is vibrant, diverse, and hosting LLC XV.

Participants in the Lost Angels Leather Leadership Conference are coming home. They will find a well-established and welcoming leather community anxious to host them in one of the places where the fun began. Clubs and organizations, bars and clubs, and some of the world leaders in leather clothing and gear are waiting and excited to host our family reunion in April.

In addition to an outstanding line up of presentations, participants can enjoy an exciting opportunities to socialize, they can finally get a pair of chaps that fit them "just right", they can see the original art work at the Tom of Finland Foundation, and a host of other activities.

Register for the conference and "come on home".


GET INVOLVED WITH THE LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE!

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!!!


Join Us in Los Angeles, CA April 8 - 10, 2011 for LLC XV - Lost Angels


Lost Angels - LLC XV - April 8 - 10, 2011


Next year's 15th annual conference will be held in Los Angeles, CA the weekend of April 8 - 10, 2011 at the beautiful Kyoto Grand Hotel.

More information will be coming soon to the website at www.leatherleadership.org.



2011 Press Releases


All press releases may be reposted in total or in part, as long as reference is made to the Leather Leadership Website.

Media Contact: The Media Contact may be contacted at media-contact@leatherleadership.org

About the Leather Leadership Conference

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


For more information about the Leather Leadership Conference please:


The Leather Leadership Conference can also be found at:




March 12, 2011


DEADLINES FOR EARLY REGISTRATION RATES, CHEAP HOTEL RATES, AND LLOYD RUSSELL FOUNDATION COMING MARCH 15!!!


EARLY REGISTRATION RATE of $99 ENDS MARCH 15

LLC XV - Seven Deadly Sins!

Early Registration Rate of $99 ends on March 15! Do not forget to register before the 15th to take advantage of this incredibly low rate for a weekend full of incredible events, including 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.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS - MUST BE MADE BY MARCH 15

If you wish to take advantage of the amazingly low rate for the Kyoto Grand Hotel of $119 plus tax for double occupancy,reservations must be made before March 15!

Experience the essence of urban tranquility in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, California when you stay at the chic Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens. Located just two miles from the Los Angeles Convention Center and walking distance from iconic cultural attractions, Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens is a full-service hotel that blends Asian-fusion style with contemporary elegance.

To make your reservation at an amazing hotel, go to http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and select Hotel or Hotel Reservations.

LLOYD RUSSELL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE - MARCH 15

Applications are available now, with scholarships accepted until the deadline of March 15, 2011. Those awarded will be notified by March 25, 2011. If you have already registered for the conference, you can be reimbursed for your registration fee.

For more information on the Lloyd Russell Foundation, please go to http://www.lerfoundation.org.

More information on these scholarships are available at http://www.leatherleadership.org. Simply click on Scholarships to find the application!


GREED AND FINANCIAL BASED LEARNING CLASSES - FIRST OF THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS THAT CAN BE FOUND IN LOS ANGELES THIS APRIL!

The tracks for this year's Leather Leadership Conference are organized around the theme of the 7 Deadly Sins. Hey, its not always a perfect match but we are taking the Los Angeles creative license and having some fun with the concept. Take a look at GREED for example...

One of the most important tracks for leaders is the is the track that deals with the financial responsibilities for 501(c)3 organizations. While some leaders have extensive training in financial affairs, most of us do not. If you can't read the P&L of your club or organization (or if you don't know what we are talking about), you could have a serious problem. In the last couple of years, the IRS regulations and requirements for not-for-profit organizations has become increasingly complicated. Protecting hard earned assets with proper procedures and policies has become increasingly problematic.

The GREED track will offer conference attendees a chance to gain skills to help them meet their fiduciary responsibilities as leaders in the leather community. Presentations will range from expert levels for those with considerable experience to beginning level presentation that can help new leaders understand what they need to know to protect their club or organization. This is a unique opportunity to work with community leaders who have extensive skills and experience in the area of not-for-profit finances.

There is an incredible list of presentations and presenters now available on our website! Take a look!


WRATH AND LEADERSHIP BASED LEARNING CLASSES - SECOND OF THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS THAT CAN BE FOUND IN LOS ANGELES THIS APRIL!

Have you gotten to the end of your rope? Is the only knot you can tie the one that you are desperately hanging on to? How many times have you thought..."I don't want to do this anymore?"

Sometimes the burden of leadership obscures the simple fact that for most of us this is what we do for fun. When it stops being fun something is wrong. This year's Leather Leadership Conference is a chance for you to re-charge your batteries and explore you options.

Most leaders have moments when they feel overwhelmed and think of quitting. If you starting to think you would have more fun with the Rotary Club or the Kiwanis than with your Bondage Club, the presentations in the WRATH track might be just for you.

This year's conference presentations are organized around the theme of the 7 deadly sins. If you have not had a few moments when WRATH seems to describe your state of mind.


GET INVOLVED WITH THE LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE!

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!!!


Join Us in Los Angeles, CA April 8 - 10, 2011 for LLC XV - Lost Angels


Lost Angels - LLC XV - April 8 - 10, 2011


Next year's 15th annual conference will be held in Los Angeles, CA the weekend of April 8 - 10, 2011 at the beautiful Kyoto Grand Hotel.

More information will be coming soon to the website at www.leatherleadership.org.


March 5, 2011


DEADLINES FOR EARLY REGISTRATION RATES, CHEAP HOTEL RATES, AND LLOYD RUSSELL FOUNDATION COMING MARCH 15!!!


EARLY REGISTRATION RATE of $99 ENDS MARCH 15

LLC XV - Seven Deadly Sins!

Early Registration Rate of $99 ends on March 15! Do not forget to register before the 15th to take advantage of this incredibly low rate for a weekend full of incredible events, including 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.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS - MUST BE MADE BY MARCH 15

If you wish to take advantage of the amazingly low rate for the Kyoto Grand Hotel of $119 plus tax for double occupancy,reservations must be made before March 15!

Experience the essence of urban tranquility in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, California when you stay at the chic Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens. Located just two miles from the Los Angeles Convention Center and walking distance from iconic cultural attractions, Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens is a full-service hotel that blends Asian-fusion style with contemporary elegance.

To make your reservation at an amazing hotel, go to http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and select Hotel or Hotel Reservations.

LLOYD RUSSELL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE - MARCH 15

Applications are available now, with scholarships accepted until the deadline of March 15, 2011. Those awarded will be notified by March 25, 2011. If you have already registered for the conference, you can be reimbursed for your registration fee.

For more information on the Lloyd Russell Foundation, please go to http://www.lerfoundation.org.

More information on these scholarships are available at http://www.leatherleadership.org. Simply click on Scholarships to find the application!


GIVE AND TAKE!

Still trying to decide about coming the Leather Leadership Conference in Los Angeles? Think about this...it won't be the same without you.

If you take a look at the list of presentations and presenters you will recognize the names of some of the wonderful folks who have been preparing to make presentations at the conference. They have selected topics designed to help the "leaders: in our community do what they do even better. But anyone who has ever made a presentation knows that the real magic is who is in the room when the presentation is being made. It is a process of give and take. The questions that are asked, the comments that are made, and the conversations that follow are what really make a conference come alive. Sometimes the organized presentations, key note speeches, or poster sessions are just the beginning of a thought process or conversation that is at the root of change in our community.

Every leader faces challenges. Whether it is trying to solve a difficult problem or issue that feels unique to your experience, or trying to maintain enthusiasm after long hours of dedicated work, Leather Leadership Conference is the place to get what you need, and provide what others need as well. Come on a be a part of it.

There is an incredible list of presentations and presenters now available on our website! Take a look!


LOS ANGELES WORKS TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE REACTIONS TO THE TOM OF FINLAND EROTIC ART FESTIVAL!

Recent events in the Los Angeles Area have involved the leather community. When the West Hollywood City Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) voted NOT to support the Tom of Finland Erotic Art Festival traditionally held in March and a part of the Los Angeles Leather Weekend it was an opportunity for real leadership. The ACAC's vote was quickly repudiated by the City Council who expressed their consternation and confusion about the vote and their intention to continue to support the festival as they have for more than a decade.

The Los Angeles leather community responded by filling the City Council meeting and expressing their thoughts about the commission's vote. The City Council listened attentively as speakers from the leather community expressed their thoughts and suggestions about how to resolve this "misunderstanding".

Art from the Tom of Finland Foundation and other collections will be available for viewing during the Leather Leadership Conference in Los Angeles. Many of the iconic images associated with our leather esthetic are housed in the foundation's collections and the collections of members of the local leather community. Come see what the "drama" was all about.

Use the opportunity of the amazing programming in Los Angeles to learn how you can work with your local community to overcome challenges in your region!


Join Us in Los Angeles, CA April 8 - 10, 2011 for LLC XV - Lost Angels


Lost Angels - LLC XV - April 8 - 10, 2011


Next year's 15th annual conference will be held in Los Angeles, CA the weekend of April 8 - 10, 2011 at the beautiful Kyoto Grand Hotel.

More information will be coming soon to the website at www.leatherleadership.org.



February 13, 2011


THE LLC XV LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE ALONG WITH THE LLOYD RUSSELL FOUNDATION OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LLC-XV in LOS ANGELES

The LLoyd Russell Foundation has generously gifted the Local Organizing Committee with monies to provide full and partial scholarships to cover the cost of registration to the up-coming LLC-XV in Los Angeles, the weekend of April 8 - 10, 2011. Hotel and travel expenses are not included with these scholarships. These scholarships are open to anyone who completes and application and who has not already received a scholarship to LLC XV.

Applications will be available on line as of February 20, with scholarships accepted until the deadline of March 15, 2011. Those awarded will be notified by March 25, 2011. If you have already registered for the conference, you can be reimbursed for your registration fee.

For more information on the Lloyd Russell Foundation, please go to http://www.lerfoundation.org/. More information on these scholarships are available at http://www.leatherleadership.org. Simply click on Scholarships after February 20th to find the application!


The LLC XV TEAM PROMISES NO SNOW IN APRIL IN LOS ANGELES, CA!

The Los Angeles Local Organizing Committee for the 2011 Leather Leadership Conference guarantees that it will NOT snow during the 15th Annual Conference. For our east coast friends we want you to know that we have been watching the news reports of the weather crisis in other parts of the country and are aware of the challenges you have been facing. Of course, we should point out that we have been watching the news sitting outdoors by the hot tub or the pool.

For those of you who are ready to take a break from the cold we want to invite you to Los Angeles and to the Kyoto Grand hotel in the heart of LA. The Kyoto Grand has a beautiful roof top garden where you can gather with friends old and new. Be sure to check out the hotel website. The link to reservations can be found on our website at http://llc15.leatherleadership.org.

As hosts of the conference, the leather community in Los Angeles is planning to pull out all the stops to make sure you have a both a terrific conference and an opportunity to enjoy the unique opportunities for leather-folk in Los Angeles. Many of our community business partners are planning special events during the conference weekend. The details will be available to those who register.

Take advantage of the early registration for the conference and be sure to get your hotel room as they are filling fast.


LLC WANTS YOUR PROPOSALS FOR POSTER SESSIONS FOR THE 15TH LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MARCH 1, 2010

There is always a poster session throughout the Annual Conference. This is an excellent way to promote your club, business, or organization - or to showcase specific projects that are on-going. We also welcome poster sessions for topics related to the tracks found with workshops, that may not have been accepted for workshops, or that may showcase research projects or information that are of interest to people who are leaders or interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge as leaders.

The Leather Leadership Conference is requesting your proposals for poster sessions during the 15th Annual Conference to be hosted in Los Angeles, CA on April 8 to 10, 2011. We are using a new all-web based submission process and will not be accepting proposals or submissions by email this year. Directions on how to use the on-line submission process can be found on the Workshop page on the LLC XV website. To submit your proposals, please go to http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and click on Submit a Workshop to submit your poster session ideas!


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 15TH LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN LOS ANGELES CA - APRIL 2011

The Local Organizing Committee from the Los Angeles Leather Leadership Conference is pleased to announce the availability of sponsorship opportunities for the 15th Annual Conference.

Please visit the website at http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and select on Sponsors to learn more or to download the sponsorship package. Some of these opportunities are exclusive and limited - so do not delay! This is your opportunity to promote your organization and to support a 501(c)3 organization that is helping to educate the leaders of today and of tomorrow!


EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE COMING UP IN MARCH FOR THE 15TH LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

The Local Organizing Committee for the 15th Annual Leather Leadership Conference is pleased to announce that Registration is now open for this conference!

Conference registration can be done online until April 6th, 2011 and then at the door on the day of the event. Everyone is welcome!

Are you interested in community service, leadership, group dynamics or the history and traditions of our community, and building community? Join us April 8-10, 2011 in Los Angeles for a powerful force of presenters sharing a wealth of knowledge, experience with community and relationship building skills.

  • Early Bird Registration is at the amazing low price of just $99.
  • Registration from March 16th through April 6th is $120.
  • Registration will be available on-site for $135.

To register, please go to http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and select Registration or select Register for LLC.


Join Us in Los Angeles, CA April 8 - 10, 2011 for LLC XV - Lost Angels


Lost Angels - LLC XV - April 8 - 10, 2011


Next year's 15th annual conference will be held in Los Angeles, CA the weekend of April 8 - 10, 2011 at the beautiful Kyoto Grand Hotel.

More information will be coming soon to the website at www.leatherleadership.org.



January 29, 2011


THE LLC-XV LOS ANGELES CONFERENCE CONFIRMS THREE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS!

The Los Angeles Local Organizing Commitee is excited to announce the confirmation of all three keynote speakers for the April Conference.

The Conference will open Friday evening with Guy Baldwin helping start the weekend off with a bang. This is a must see evening - with incredible entertainment planned and a highly anticipated speech from Guy Baldwin.

After a morning of intense workshops, Annie Romano will be speaking over Saturday's lunch time, getting you all revved up for the afternoon of more incredible learning opportunities!

Sunday morning will start a little later to let you recover from your Saturday evening festivities - followed by the third keynote speaker, the current International Mr. Leather, Tyler McCormick. As a special treat this year, workshops will continue until late in the afternoon - giving those who want to stay Sunday - a full day of amazing information to learn.

For more information on these keynote speakers or for information on the workshops and speakers currently scheduled for LLC-XV - please go to http://llc15.leatherleadership.org.


CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE LLC XV CONFERENCE!

Volunteers for various assignments are needed for Leather Leadership Conference XV - Los Angeles. This is a perfect opportunity for those already attending to assist in a wide variety of opportunities and meet leaders from across the US and Canada. If you are interested in volunteering send a note to volunteer@leatherleadership.org. Opportunities for volunteering will end very soon.

It is the dedicated volunteers, seen and unseen, who help make every conference a success. If you are one of those people who are excited to get in there and help make it happen please review the volunteer needs, complete the volunteer form or cut and paste into and email. We want you, we need you and appreciate all that you do!

Volunteer positions available are:

  • Registration
  • Presentation Liaison
  • Room Monitors
  • Poster Session Liaison
  • Sign Angels
  • Information Hosts
  • Tech Support A/V Crew
  • Keynote Speaker Assistant
  • General admin support as needed

A great volunteer profile:

  • Creative
  • Flexible to work in an environment with limited resources
  • Capacity to be interested in history, community and, information
  • Be a good team player
  • Committed
  • Friendly, energetic and great at customer service

Volunteer application will available on website. Early bird registration for Leather Leadership Conference XV is still available. Registration at this time is $99, and that rate will continue through March 15. A volunteer discount may be available. Email: volunteer@leatherleadership.org for more information.


LLC WANTS YOUR PROPOSALS FOR POSTER SESSIONS FOR THE 15TH LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MARCH 1, 2010

There is always a poster session throughout the Annual Conference. This is an excellent way to promote your club, business, or organization - or to showcase specific projects that are on-going. We also welcome poster sessions for topics related to the tracks found with workshops, that may not have been accepted for workshops, or that may showcase research projects or information that are of interest to people who are leaders or interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge as leaders.

The Leather Leadership Conference is requesting your proposals for poster sessions during the 15th Annual Conference to be hosted in Los Angeles, CA on April 8 to 10, 2011. We are using a new all-web based submission process and will not be accepting proposals or submissions by email this year. Directions on how to use the on-line submission process can be found on the Workshop page on the LLC XV website. To submit your proposals, please go to http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and click on Submit a Workshop to submit your poster session ideas!


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 15TH LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN LOS ANGELES CA - APRIL 2011

The Local Organizing Committee from the Los Angeles Leather Leadership Conference is pleased to announce the availability of sponsorship opportunities for the 15th Annual Conference.

Please visit the website at http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and select on Sponsors to learn more or to download the sponsorship package. Some of these opportunities are exclusive and limited - so do not delay! This is your opportunity to promote your organization and to support a 501(c)3 organization that is helping to educate the leaders of today and of tomorrow!


EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE COMING UP IN MARCH FOR THE 15TH LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

The Local Organizing Committee for the 15th Annual Leather Leadership Conference is pleased to announce that Registration is now open for this conference!

Conference registration can be done online until April 6th, 2011 and then at the door on the day of the event. Everyone is welcome!

Are you interested in community service, leadership, group dynamics or the history and traditions of our community, and building community? Join us April 8-10, 2011 in Los Angeles for a powerful force of presenters sharing a wealth of knowledge, experience with community and relationship building skills.

  • Early Bird Registration is at the amazing low price of just $99.
  • Registration from March 16th through April 6th is $120.
  • Registration will be available on-site for $135.

To register, please go to http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and select Registration or select Register for LLC.


Join Us in Los Angeles, CA April 8 - 10, 2011 for LLC XV - Lost Angels


Lost Angels - LLC XV - April 8 - 10, 2011


Next year's 15th annual conference will be held in Los Angeles, CA the weekend of April 8 - 10, 2011 at the beautiful Kyoto Grand Hotel.

More information will be coming soon to the website at www.leatherleadership.org.



January 15, 2011


THE LLC NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXTENDS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE TO JANUARY 20, 2011

The National Board of Directors of the Leather Leadership Conference, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is offering 12 full scholarships to cover the cost of registration to the up-coming LLC-XV in Los Angeles, the weekend of April 8 - 10, 2011.

Due to recent website problems, the application deadline has been extended from January 15 to January 20, 2011. Those awarded will be notified by January 30, 2011. If you have already registered for the conference, you can be reimbursed for your registration fee.

More information on these scholarships are available at http://www.leatherleadership.org. Simply click on Scholarships to find the application!


CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE LLC XV CONFERENCE!

Volunteers for various assignments are needed for Leather Leadership Conference XV - Los Angeles. This is a perfect opportunity for those already attending to assist in a wide variety of opportunities and meet leaders from across the US and Canada. If you are interested in volunteering send a note to volunteer@leatherleadership.org. Opportunities for volunteering will end very soon.

It is the dedicated volunteers, seen and unseen, who help make every conference a success. If you are one of those people who are excited to get in there and help make it happen please review the volunteer needs, complete the volunteer form or cut and paste into and email. We want you, we need you and appreciate all that you do!

Volunteer positions available are:

  • Registration
  • Presentation Liaison
  • Room Monitors
  • Poster Session Liaison
  • Sign Angels
  • Information Hosts
  • Tech Support A/V Crew
  • Keynote Speaker Assistant
  • General admin support as needed

A great volunteer profile:

  • Creative
  • Flexible to work in an environment with limited resources
  • Capacity to be interested in history, community and, information
  • Be a good team player
  • Committed
  • Friendly, energetic and great at customer service

Volunteer application will available on website. Early bird registration for Leather Leadership Conference XV is still available. Registration at this time is $99, and that rate will continue through March 15. A volunteer discount may be available. Email: volunteer@leatherleadership.org for more information.


LLC WANTS YOUR PROPOSALS FOR POSTER SESSIONS FOR THE 15TH LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MARCH 1, 2010

There is always a poster session throughout the Annual Conference. This is an excellent way to promote your club, business, or organization - or to showcase specific projects that are on-going. We also welcome poster sessions for topics related to the tracks found with workshops, that may not have been accepted for workshops, or that may showcase research projects or information that are of interest to people who are leaders or interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge as leaders.

The Leather Leadership Conference is requesting your proposals for poster sessions during the 15th Annual Conference to be hosted in Los Angeles, CA on April 8 to 10, 2011. We are using a new all-web based submission process and will not be accepting proposals or submissions by email this year. Directions on how to use the on-line submission process can be found on the Workshop page on the LLC XV website. To submit your proposals, please go to http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and click on Submit a Workshop to submit your poster session ideas!


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 15TH LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN LOS ANGELES CA - APRIL 2011

The Local Organizing Committee from the Los Angeles Leather Leadership Conference is pleased to announce the availability of sponsorship opportunities for the 15th Annual Conference.

Please visit the website at http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and select on Sponsors to learn more or to download the sponsorship package. Some of these opportunities are exclusive and limited - so do not delay! This is your opportunity to promote your organization and to support a 501(c)3 organization that is helping to educate the leaders of today and of tomorrow!


EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE COMING UP IN MARCH FOR THE 15TH LEATHER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

The Local Organizing Committee for the 15th Annual Leather Leadership Conference is pleased to announce that Registration is now open for this conference!

Conference registration can be done online until April 6th, 2011 and then at the door on the day of the event. Everyone is welcome!

Are you interested in community service, leadership, group dynamics or the history and traditions of our community, and building community? Join us April 8-10, 2011 in Los Angeles for a powerful force of presenters sharing a wealth of knowledge, experience with community and relationship building skills.

  • Early Bird Registration is at the amazing low price of just $99.
  • Registration from March 16th through April 6th is $120.
  • Registration will be available on-site for $135.

To register, please go to http://llc15.leatherleadership.org and select Registration or select Register for LLC.


Join Us in Los Angeles, CA April 8 - 10, 2011 for LLC XV - Lost Angels


Lost Angels - LLC XV - April 8 - 10, 2011


Next year's 15th annual conference will be held in Los Angeles, CA the weekend of April 8 - 10, 2011 at the beautiful Kyoto Grand Hotel.

More information will be coming soon to the website at www.leatherleadership.org.



LLC XVI Nashville, TN April 13-15, 2012
LLC XVI Nashville, TN April 13-15, 2012
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