Divergence Volume2, Number 6 November/December 1997
This Calendar of Events is produced and distributed by NLA:Atlanta for those interested in
leather/SM/fetish clubs and events. Whether you want to meet new people in a casual environment, such
as a club bar night, or you want to become more involved in a leather/SM/fetish organization, this Calendar
will provide you with useful information about the various leather and leather-friendly organizations available in
Atlanta, as well as dates for their bar nights and information on exciting special events taking place within the
leather community.
In place of our usual editorial we thought we'd take a few minutes and
introduce you to our new title holders for 1997. This issue will feature International Master and slave, Drummer Boy and Mr. & Ms. Atlanta Eagle
Roger Curtman and bill, International Master and slave, 1997
Roger has been involved in out community for 8 years, and bill has been an active member of the Atlanta community for 6 years. Both have been members of A.S.S. Roger served two terms as Vice-President, and he was also involved in the inception of A.S.S. SM101 classes, and he also assisted in organizing two "Spring in the South's." He has assisted in various AIDS fundraisers for AID Atlanta, Jerusalem House and Project Open Hand. He and his slave bill are in a lifestyle Master/slave relationship and have been for two years. Roger and bill entered the International Master and slave contest so that they could use the title as a forum to educate others about the realistic aspects, as opposed to the fantasy, of the Master/slave lifestyle. They have recently formed a M.A.S.T (Masters and Slaves Together) chapter here in Atlanta, which will be a support/educational group for all of those interested in the Master/slave relationship. During their title year, they will focus on education, not only locally, but nationally. They will attend the International Drummer Competition, IML, Mid-Atlantic Leather, IMSL, among other runs/events. They plan to work with other title holders on fundraisers for various charities. They intend to visit other Southeast cities and smaller towns to support communities that may not have ready access to education and community support.
Sue Berry, Ms. Atlanta Eagle, 1997
While Sue has been involved in the leather/SM/fetish lifestyle for over twenty years, she has come out and become involved in out local community within the last two years. She worked last year as a volunteer for Southeast Leatherfest '96, and she was Vendor Coordinator for Southeast Leatherfest '97. In addition she is an active member of NLA:Atlanta. As Ms. Eagle, 1997, she will involve herself in fundraisers for AIDS charities. She is also interested in participating in discussions, seminars and demonstrations, sharing and contributing any knowledge she has with others. She is also committed to supporting and working with other local title holders on fundraisers for their travel funds or other charitable causes.
Todd Wright, Mr. Atlanta Eagle, 1997
Todd has beeb a member of the Atlanta leather community for four years. He lives with his boy carlton in the Grant Park area. In July, Todd produced and hosted a benefit for Moxie Productions, which is the world's first gay owned and operated television studio, managed by Shan Carr, a former IMSL. Todd embraces all orientations and genders, and he will work to support and enhance our pansexual community. In addition, he has done volunteer work with various AIDS organizations, such as PALS and Childkind. As Mr. Atlanta Eagle, 1997, he will continue to work with and organize fundraisers for AIDS charities. He is employed by Yin and Yang International here in Atlanta.
J. Martin Ellis, Mr. Southeast Drummer, 1997
Martin is 36 years old, and he has been a member of the Atlanta leather community for two years. He is active in the national community as well, and he has attended many natioonal and regional leather events such as IML, MAL, and Panther L/L's run, Prowl. The 1997 Southeast Drummer Competition was Martin's first contest, and he is looking forward to serving the community in a variety of ways. In his job as a National Sales Manager for a well known company, Martin has always been open and "out" about being both gay and a leatherman. He has a strong interest in spirituality, and sees his involvement in SM as a spiritual journey involving intensity, trust and connection with others. In his capacity as Mr. Southeast Drummer, 1997, Martin will seek out opportunities to talk to and support others in their leather/SM/fetish interests. He is interested in fostering more acceptance and stronger relationships between leather people of all sexual orientations, and enjoys teaching, speaking and demonstrating. Martin donates his time, energy and money to Project Open Hand on a
regular basis, delivering food and working in the kitchen, and he plans to hold fundraisers for Project Open Hand during his title year. As Mr. Southeast Drummer, 1997, he will also travel to as many leather runs and events as possible to represent our community , the first being the upcoming National Drummer Competition, to be held in September 27th in San Francisco. Martin will also be attending the upcoming Gulf Coast Sentinels "Crusade" run during the weekend of September 12th-14th, 1997. He is on the faculty for "Dungeon 201" in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., to be held October 3-5, 1997, and will be teaching classes on handballing, fire and wax play and shaving.
Boy von, Southeast Drummerboy, 1997
boy von was taught under the rules of the Old Guard Leathermen, and in 1989 was collared to Mistress Kasi. His purpose in this lifestyle, he says, is to learn and to teach, and to meet as many people in the lifestyle as possible. "It has been my good fortune to have learned from several of the most exceptional Mistresses and Masters that I have ever met. It is to these Individuals that I owe any success I experience." He is a member of many clubs and dungeons, among them, Le Petit Bastille Dungeon and club in New Orleans, The Cradle of Thorns, Mobile, AL., The Sanctuary of a Dark Angel, Atlanta, GA., and The Jackson Munch Group, Jackson, MS. He is starting the first NLA Chapter ever in MS., and is helping to form a monthly BDSM workshop in Jackson, MS. He is also a member of an Internet Q&A panel on BDSM. As Southeast Drummerboy, 1997, he'll be competing in the International Drummerboy Competition in San Francisco.
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