<div dir="ltr"><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Hello Exiles' Community and Friends,</b></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><br></b></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>On GivingTuesday this year, we ask you to donate to support an Exiles Director in need.</b></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">The Exiles' continued growth and dedication to accessibility, education, and community building also includes recognizing those who give much of their energy to our organization and now need our help. </span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>honeycrisp is a cherished member and leader in our community.</b> Her unwavering dedication has touched many of us through her role as Membership Director at the Exiles and her outstanding contributions to many leather/kink communities. </span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">To learn more about honeycrisp's journey, please visit </span><a target="_blank" href="https://gofund.me/6af926be" class="editor-rtfLink" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(74,110,224)"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">https://gofund.me/6af926be</span></a><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> and share this announcement with friends and family who might want to help.</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Please Donate Today. </span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;background-color:rgb(217,210,233)">You can donate to honeycrisp directly by:</span></strong></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">GoFundMe: </span><a target="_blank" href="https://gofund.me/6af926be" class="editor-rtfLink" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(74,110,224)"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">https://gofund.me/6af926be</span></a></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Venmo: @honeycrispmare</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">PayPal: Hopey1</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">CashApp: $honeycrispmare</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Zelle: </span><a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(74,110,224)"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">pnkgerber@gmail.com</span></a></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>If you would also like to donate to the Exiles, please know we are a 501(c)3 non-profit, so donations are likely tax-deductible (tax ID# 01-0631373)</b></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">The Exiles is a 501(c)3 women- and queer- centered educational organization for all individuals who self-identify as other than cisgender men. Individuals must be over the age of 18 years old and have a positive interest in BDSM. This organization provides educational events where people with all experience levels will have a safe place to meet, explore, and share information about safety, play techniques, and resources. In addition, we work to connect with the leather community locally and nationally. We are composed solely of volunteers – from the elected directors to the presenters. Many thanks to those who have worked to make the Exiles YOUR club!</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;background-color:rgb(244,204,204)">You can donate to the Exiles directly by:</span></strong></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></strong></p><ol style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:decimal"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Paypal: </span><a target="_blank" href="http://paypal.com/paypalme/exilessf" class="editor-rtfLink" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(74,110,224)"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">paypal.com/paypalme/exilessf</span></a></li><li style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:decimal"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">GiveButter: </span><a target="_blank" href="https://givebutter.com/sfexiles" class="editor-rtfLink" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(74,110,224)"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">https://givebutter.com/sfexiles</span></a></li><li style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:decimal"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Stripe: </span><a target="_blank" href="https://buy.stripe.com/14kg0G0V9biUfsIfYY" class="editor-rtfLink" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(74,110,224)"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">https://buy.stripe.com/14kg0G0V9biUfsIfYY</span></a></li></ol><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">GivingTuesday is a movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity worldwide, reimagining a world built upon shared humanity. It was created in 2012 to be a day that encourages people to do good. </span><a target="_blank" href="http://givingtuesday.org/" class="editor-rtfLink" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(74,110,224)"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">givingtuesday.org</span></a></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Please consider giving back to your kinky leather queer community this year! </span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;background-color:rgb(255,242,204)">Quick Events Calendar!</span></strong></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>(TODAY) Nov. 28:</b> Exiles Program,<a href="https://forbiddentickets.com/events/the-exiles/2023-11-28-chronic-pain-play"> Chronic Pain and Play: A Complicated Relationship</a></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Dec 1:</b> Ms. SF Leather ReLaunch Party at Queer Leather Happy Hour</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Dec 2:</b> <a href="https://forbiddentickets.com/events/the-exiles/a105ee4d69?fbclid=IwAR31VRnytp6cPM5vhyUuIFBvufJ5_QLKSDR_PjNdKVk-G9NpYKiOgPAbkNU">The Exiles 25th Anniversary Celebration</a></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Dec 3:</b> <a href="https://forbiddentickets.com/events/the-exiles/a105ee4d69?fbclid=IwAR31VRnytp6cPM5vhyUuIFBvufJ5_QLKSDR_PjNdKVk-G9NpYKiOgPAbkNU">The Exiles 25th Anniversary Play Party</a></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Dec 6:</b> <a href="https://fb.me/e/1100ZDm8S">The Exiles Online Munch</a></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Dec 9:</b> SOMA Second Saturday Holiday Market</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>Dec 14:</b> The Exiles (members-only) Biz Meeting</span></p><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" color="#000000">Serving our Exiles leather community,</font><div><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" color="#000000"><i>Kara (she/her) & Lipstick (she/her)<br></i></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif" color="#000000"><i>The Exiles CoCoordinators</i></font></div><div><a href="http://theexiles.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);font-family:arial,sans-serif"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