Divergence Volume2, Number 5 September/October 1997
Clubs and Organizations
Panther L/L
We gay men and lesbians of Panther L/L, Inc., are all members of
the leather subculture and choose to stand together as brothers and sisters.
We strive to represent the concept of community and to exemplify fellowship
and harmony between the genders. Support of charitable causes is fundamental
to Panther L/L, Inc. We support others in times of need.
We stand for honesty and integrity of individuals and gay and lesbian
couples. We support only safe, sane and consensual adult activities. Panther
L/L, Inc.'s annual run, Prowl, takes place each November. Oue bar nights are
every 1st and 3rd Friday at the Heretic, in the Sanctuary, starting at
10:00 p.m. For membership or meeting information, contact Ron Kite at
404-233-7813 or Bruce Payton at 404-728-0109.
P.E.P. - Atlanta
(People Exchanging Power)
P.E.P. promotes love, dignity and acceptance of those interested
in dominant/submissive relationships. Our organization offers information,
discussions, demonstrations, counseling, parties and special events, and we
welcome all of legal age.
Our goal is to provide support, dignity, acceptance, socializing and most
importantly, education concerning the lifestyle. We meet every Saturday at
8:00 p.m. in a discreet, safe and friendly environment with guest speakers,
discussions and demonstrations. The location is 2000 Rockledge Road,
Atlanta, Georgia.
T.D.A., Atlanta
(Total Devotion and Allegiance)
The purpose of T.D.A., Atlanta is to encourage fellowship among
club members, to promote their general welfare, to advance the ideals of
unity by seeking and maintaining contact with groups and individuals of like
interests throughout the world, and to promote better relations between the
Leather, S/M, Western, Levi and general public at large, and to further address
ourselves to the problems we face in our society. Contact Rico Ware at
404-622-7844 or Ed Stevenson at 404-622-4767 for membership or meeting
information.
NLA:Atlanta
(National Leather Association)
The Atlanta Chapter of the NLA was created to provide a local
outlet for individuals interested in the National Leather Association. It is
our goal to provide a positive atmosphere and attitude for all members of
our community, and to provide solidarity. Membership is open to all like-minded
men and women. The National Leather Association is the largest organization
in the world serving the leather/SM/fetish community. We are a pansexual
organization (all-inclusive of male, female, transgendered, straight, gay,
lesbian and bi-sexual), and we promote safe, sane and consensual sexual
expression. The National Leather Association holds a yearly conference,
Living in Leather, which is a forum for sharing knowledge, viewpoints and
practices of our diverse network of men and women. Bar nights for
NLA:Atlanta are held at The Atlanta Eagle on the last Friday of every
other month. For more information, contact Victoria Gayton at
404-266-0641.
The American Uniform Association
(A.U.A.)
The A.U.A. has members all over the United States, as well as in
Europe and Australia; there are about 3,000 members in all. It is a gay
male organization for men who enjoy dressing in military or law enforcement
uniforms. Our annual event, called "Annual Review", is held in New York
City every other year and at other locations around the country on off
years. Our get-togethers usually take place on patriotic holidays. For
more information, call Frank Puckett at 404-875-4768.
A.S.S.
(Atlanta S/M Solidarity)
A.S.S. was formed in 1983 by members of Atlanta's Gay SM fetish
community. Its main purpose is to educate and to provide accurate, objective,
up-to-date information regarding safe and sane S/M sexual practices among
the Gay male community. Information regarding S/M activity is always shared
in a supportive atmosphere, free from pressure, in an effort to educate
and inform those interested in S/M lifestyles and practices. Outreach
programs are presented to those specific audiences that are receptive to
the philosophy of Atlanta S/M Solidarity and the S/M fetish lifestyle. The
toppics of outreach programs consist of those pertinent to the S/M lifestyle.
A.S.S. provides its main outreach program through a series of discussions
and demonstrations on a biweekly basis, at a Wednesday night forum titled
"SM 101". There is no charge to attend, and all individuals interested in the
S/M fetish lifestyle, whether Gay, Lesbian or Heterosexual, are invited
to attend. A.S.S.'s annual event, "Spring in the South", is held the
last weekend in April of each year. It consists of 2-1/2 days of S/M
demonstrations, discussion panels and related activities. For
membership or meeting information on A.S.S., or information on SM 101
classes, call 404-521-3829.
The Knight Angels
The Knight Angels are a leather/fetish organization dedicated to
education, visibility and training within the community. We strive to
incorporate old guard traditions and principles with progressive ideas
of tolerance. We are a pansexual group, open to all genders and
orientations. We meet every second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the
Sanctuary at 9p.m. At our meetings, we discuss training and education
issues, followed by open play. For more information, contact Khiki at
(pager number) by dialing 770-902-2350, then hit the Star key followed by
the 9 key.
Coastal Empire Sentinels
Savannah, Ga.
The Coastal Empire of Sentinels are a group of men and
women who share an interest in the levi/leather/western/bear community.
We work to promote social, legal and educational issues within our community.
The club strives to provide a safe atmosphere for growth and support for the
levi/leather lifestyle of the individual while nourishing a sense of
brotherhood and comradeship within our organization and the community. We
have monthly meetings that rotate between three different bars in Savannah.
Meetings are held every second non-holiday Tuesday of every month, with
usually a bar night following. Meetings start at 8 p.m., cocktails at
7:30 p.m. Bar nights are the second Saturday of each month, again
alternating between three local bars in Savannah. We produce a quarterly
newsletter. For more information, contact Russ Brannen at 912-756-3724.
The Atlanta Corporal Punishment Club
We are a men's club that has met in atlanta for more than three
years. Our members are gay, bisexual, and straight. Our purpose is to provide
a safe environment where individuals interested in corporal punishment
(including spanking, paddling, caning and strapping) and related forms
of eroticism can meet for self-exploration and friendship. We also
participate in public education forums and events and publish a
newsletter. Our members have varied levels of experience and varied
desires. We encourage people to explore their interests at whatever
level of stimulation feels right for them. We feel that corporal
punishment can be an enjoyable part of safer sex. Properly done, it
offers virtually no risk of injury or illness. We offer classes and
instructionto help individualslearn how to play safely. As with
much of the "kink community", our bywords are "Safe, Sane and
Consensual." Meetings are held on a monthly basis. For more information
call the Atlanta Corporal Punishment Club at 404-653-1107.
The Tribe
The Tribe is a club for leather people of all orientations,
genders, ages, races and levels of experience. Our goal is to promote
education in the community through classes, a monthly newsletter, and
opportunities for play in a safe environment. Our classes are held the
first Saturday of each month at 3 p.m. at the PEP house. They are free
of charge, open to adults and include demonstrations and hands-on workshops
whenever possible. Play parties are the third Friday of each month at the
Sanctuary, from 8 p.m. until midnight, providing safe, sane and consensual
play for both beginners and more experienced players. Admission is $5.00.
In addition, we publish a monthly newsletter containing erotica,
technical information, artwork, community events, issues and concerns.
Contributions are actively sought from the leather community at large.
For information on membership or any of our events, contact Max and
Chelsea at 404-296-5401 or e-mail nstipe@emory.edu
BOLT
(Boys of Leather Together)
Formed by Erik Hayes, Owen Griswold, Joseph Blair, and Patrick
Langoone, BOLT is exclusively a club for "boys" of all ages, genders and
orientations. Club nights are on Mondays in the back bar of the Eagle.
Beginning and experienced boys who are interested in learning more about
Daddy/boy relationships are encouraged to attend. The club will be hosting
fundraisers for organizations such as Child Kind, Toys for Tots and
Sister Love. BOLT will soon be forming a softball league. For more
information, contact Joseph Blair at the Eagle (404-873-2453).
The Southern Bears
We are a gay male social club of hirsute men and their
admirers. We especially enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, hiking
and fishing. We participate in a variety of other group activities such
as bowling, dinners out, movies, game nights and pool parties. Meetings
are held the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00 p.m. at The Atlanta
Eagle; bar nights are the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at The Atlanta Eagle. For
more information, call our Bear Line at (770)908-3381, or write
P.O.Box 13964, Atlanta Ga.,30324. Please visit either of our web sites
at http://www.mindspring.com/~bryon or "The Growlings" at
http://www.mindspring.com/~fab4bear.
Hot Ash
Hot Ash is a social organization for cigar smokers and their
admirers. On the first Saturday of every other month, a club meeting is
held at The Eagle at 9 p.m. The Southern Caucus of Hot Ash, here in Atlanta,
boasts many members and plays host to cigar smokers who visit the area.
Besides the Atlanta bi-monthly meetings, Hot Ash also has events during
larger scale events such as IML, and Southern Decadence, and informal get-
togethers locally, such as dinners, bar nights, and other social activities.
All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Peter Dakutis
at 404-633-3582.
Anvil Dungeon International
Anvil Dungeon International is a pansexual social and support
group that focuses on BDSM in the size acceptance community. We welcome
all as long as you are safe, sane and consensual, open to all races, sizes,
sexual preferences, religions and to those whose kinks may differ from yours.
We have play parties, dinners, roundtables and fundraisers. For further
information, call 404-685-9071, or visit our website at http://www.anvildungeon.com
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