<div dir="ltr"><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Dear Exiles Community,</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">We're bursting with excitement to announce these upcoming events that are guaranteed to be a blast for everyone involved!</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></p><strong style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Exiles Hospitality Suite: </span><em style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Snack-n-Sip</span></em><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> @ IMsLBB</span></strong></div></strong><div><span style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Join us this Saturday at 2 PM for a delightful Snack-n-Sip session at the IMsLBB. Swing by our Exiles Hospitality Suite to indulge in some delicious snacks and take part in our flirty scavenger hunt. It's the perfect opportunity to mingle, unwind, and connect with fellow community members.</span><br><strong style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></strong><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">BIPOC Queer Leather Social with Lola Ursula</span></strong></div><div><span style="color:rgb(14,16,26)">Save the date for Friday, April 19th, from 5 PM to 8 PM, as the Exiles proudly co-host a BIPOC-only social alongside the incredible Lola Ursula. Lola is a fat brown disabled femme dyke and is known in the community to bring a unique approach to play with ASMR, topping and empowering underrepresented communities. <i>For more information - read below. </i></span></div><div><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Our very own Exiles' representatives, Innocent and Bennett, will be there to welcome you, alongside our talented BB Kelly, who will be ready to love on your leathers as one of the event's bootblacks. </span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b>VOTE!</b></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">As we gear up for these exciting events, remember to cast your vote for our next Elected Directors. Time is of the essence, so make sure your voice is heard before it's too late! </span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Due April 14th! </span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></p><p style="text-align:center;color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://form.jotform.com/240203280904142" target="_blank">ELECTION BALLOT</a></span></strong></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></strong></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">We will be completing the Steering Committee Team by voting on the </span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Appointed Directors</span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> at the April Biz Meeting, Wednesday, March 17th, 6pm PST</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">We can't wait to see you in the community and to hear your voice in the votes! </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">In leather service and love,</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Kara and Lipstick</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"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica"><b>⛓️BIPOC QUEER LEATHER SOCIAL⛓️</b></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica"><b>RSVP</b></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica"> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/leathersocialapril19" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/leathersocialapril19</a></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">When: April 19, 5-8pm</p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">Location: 7th West, 1255 7th Street, Oakland</p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">Cost: FREE</p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">Time: 5-8pm</p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica"><b>Co-Hosts:</b></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">@b.tourmaline_<span> </span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">@fiercefemme23</p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">@aheauxpicnic.collective<span> </span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">@theexilessf<span> </span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">(More to be announced)</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica"><b>Bootblacks:</b></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">@zander09191983<span> </span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">BB Kelly</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica"><b>BIPOC leather queers</b>, this one is for you. Whether you’re new to leather community, curious, or a seasoned player, all are welcome.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica"><b>Access info:</b></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">Venue has ADA accessible bathrooms, and no steps. However some slopes to get in and out of venue and into back space. Parts of the backyard have grass.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica"><b>Covid safety:</b> We will be outdoors and encourage people to wear masks. Please get consent to speak to someone who is wearing a mask if you aren’t masked. Or even better, approach mask wearers only if you’re wearing a mask. Help us keep each other safe!</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;min-height:14px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica"><b>Transportation:</b> West Oakland BART is a few blocks away. Limited street parking available. Carpooling encouraged.</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"></p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="cid:ii_luuzn5zb0" alt="Snack.jpeg" width="543" height="543"></div></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="cid:ii_luuzncgd1" alt="BIPOCQLS.jpg" width="541" height="543"></div><div><br></div><div><div style="text-align:center"><i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