<div><font face="Arial" size="2"> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><font color="black" face="Arial" size="4"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">IMsL 2008 – Strap <span class="GramE">On</span> Your Boots and Ride </span></font></b><font color="black" face="Arial" size="4"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;"><br style=""><br style=""></span></font></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">The 22nd Annual International Ms Leather contest and the 10th Anniversary of the International Ms Bootblack contest return to </span></font><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">San Francisco</span></font><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;"> to be celebrated from </span></font> <font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">May 1 – 4, 2008</span></font><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">. <span class="GramE">IMsL</span> can boast being the longest running women’s leather competition. There is no other contest with <span class="GramE">its history</span>. No women’s contest has continually brought fierce, yet friendly, competition of leather women, educational seminars, one-stop shopping for all kinky needs at the vendors’ space, and, of course, hot play parties around the clock. Each year, leather women and *everyone* who loves them, experience an unforgettable event which leaves them, not only with two outstanding title holders to represent them for the following year, but with tingling memories of their
weekend and a hunger for next year’s event.</span></font><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;"> </span></font></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">The weekend will begin Thursday night with “Seduction” presented by Good Vibrations – an evening of burlesque, strip tease, drag kings and queens, go-go dancers, lap dancing and more. On-site play spaces will open Thursday night as well and remain open all weekend. The weekend continues on Friday with hospitality receptions including our new Uniform Party, educational workshops, <span class="GramE">world</span>-class vendors, charity auctions and our Bootblack Salon and Leather Lounge staffed by the contestants for the International Ms Bootblack competition. Saturday brings the contests and the annual Boots and Cigars party. Sunday’s brunch has
been reformatted and will be highlighted by a keynote address from the <span class="GramE">hilarious,</span> and often irreverent author, </span></font><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">Laura Antoniou</span></font><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">, creator of ‘The Marketplace’ Series.<br style=""><br style=""></span></font></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">Registration is now open, with an early bird price of *only* $99, available until February 29. Registration may be completed online at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.imsl.org/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1202868783_0">www.imsl.org</span></a>. Tickets for the Sunday brunch may be secured at the same time. Also on the website is a link for making reservations
for the <span class="GramE">host hotel</span>, the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway. Alternatively, rooms may be reserved by calling <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1202868783_1">(415) 441-4000</span>. Those who mention group code SML receive the <span class="GramE">IMsL</span> discount.<br><br>Discount packages are being offered this year which can be used by leather clubs, leather families, contestant entourages and other groups to save some money. These group discount packages offer 10 full weekend packages for the price of 7 ½. See <a target="_blank" href="http://www.imsl.org/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1202868783_2">www.IMsL.org</span></a> for <span class="GramE">more information</span>. <br><br>The delightful and entertaining <span class="SpellE">Shann</span> Carr (<span class="GramE">IMsL</span> 1988), will return as emcee. Judging the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102,
204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1202868783_3">International Ms Leather contest</span> are Sarah Humble, Head Judge (American <span class="SpellE">Leatherwoman</span> 1994), Lady Faye <span class="SpellE">Falconnier</span> (International Ms Leather 2006), <span class="SpellE">Skeeter</span> (of Mr. S Leather and Madame S), Mr. Marcus Hernandez (Bay Area Reporter), Mike <span class="SpellE">Gerle</span> (International Mr. Leather 2007), diamond (Black Beat, Inc), and slave marsha (International slave 2001).<br style=""><br style=""></span></font></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">Former International Ms Bootblack titleholders will judge the 10th Anniversary International Ms Bootblack contest, including <span class="SpellE">Slaveboi</span> Eddie, Head Judge (2003), Ms V (2007), Alex Bettencourt (2006), <span class="SpellE">Izzy</span> (2004) and
<span class="SpellE">michael</span> <span class="SpellE">ann</span> (2000).<br><br>Those who are interested in competing to represent the women’s leather community as International Ms Leather or International Ms Bootblack can find applications on the website or by emailing <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1202868783_4">contestantcoordinator@IMsL.org</span>. Intelligent and articulate women, capable of communication and outreach both to leather and non-leather communities worldwide, are encouraged to apply.</span></font></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">Volunteers are the lifeblood of the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed
rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1202868783_5">International Ms Leather Contest</span> Weekend and applications for volunteer positions are available by writing to <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:volunteercoordinator@IMsL.org" target="_blank" href="Compose?To=volunteercoordinator@IMsL.org"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1202868783_6">volunteercoordinator@IMsL.org</span></a> or by visiting <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.imsl.org/"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1202868783_7">www.IMsL.org</span></a>.<span style=""> </span>Volunteers will receive a special collectible <span
class="GramE">IMsL</span> pin and either a partial discount or a full discount on the registration fee so this is a great way to be a special part of the IMsL team.<br><br>As with any contest, the producers of <span class="GramE">IMsL</span> welcome hearing from prospective vendors, sponsors, donors, advertisers – and anyone else who has or requires information. Contact Glenda Rider <span class="GramE">at <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:executiveproducer@IMsL.org" target="_blank" href="Compose?To=executiveproducer@IMsL.org"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1202868783_8">executiveproducer@IMsL.org</span></a></span> or visit the website at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.imsl.orgto/">www.IMsL.org<font color="black"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;"> to</span></font></a> begin the ride.</span></font></div><div class="MsoNormal">*********************************************************************************</div><div
class="MsoNormal">We are now gathering names for Golden Tickets!!!</div><div class="MsoNormal">If you are interested, please contact</div>Robin@theesiles.org <br><br>and we will put you on the lists!!<br></font></div></font></div>