Formal Leather Dinner
Friday, November 8th

Meet and Greet at the Tool Shed
Friday, November 8th

Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2003 Contest
Saturday, November 9th

Pre-Event Publicity

Palm Springs Leather Pride 2002 Count Down!

From: Dale Breunig - International Leather Sir 2002

Palm Springs, CAPalm Springs Leather Order of the Desert (PSLOD) announces with
Community Pride, this years Palm Springs Leather Pride 2002, the
weekend of November 7-10, 2002, in Palm Springs, California.
This years kick off event will be Thursday night the 7th with the
renowned Black and Blue Leather Ball being held this year at
Sidewinders in Cathedral City, come on in and see "If Your Man Enough,"
with a display from the Leather Archives and Museum. Friday the 8th,
PSLOD will be hosting the Formal Leather Dinner in Palm Springs and
then we are off to the Contestant & Judges Meet and Greet Beverage
benefit at The Tool Shed beginning at 10:00 PM.
The closing celebration will be Sunday, the 10th of November beginning
at noon, with the MPSL 2003 Victory BBQ and Pool Party at the Warm
Sands Villa in Palm Springs. This year's special surprise a Soaked
T-shirt contest sponsored by Elbow Grease and hosted by Palm Springs'
newest member to the title holder family. Tickets for this event will
be available all weekend.
Host hotel for the weekend will be the Desert Palms Inn, located at
67-580 East Palm Canyon Drive, in Cathedral City. Set in the classic
Palm Springs Style and known for our world renowned hospitality! For
hotel reservations, please call (800) 801-8696 mention Palm Springs
Leather Pride 2002.
Many thanks go to our wonderful advertising supporters, as we have had
our first sell out in this years advertising program. Leather Pride
Weekend package is $85.00 per person until October 22, when it becomes
$125.00 per person. For additional information on Palm Springs Leather
Pride 2002 weekend information, write to PSLOD at PO Box 5506, Palm
Springs, CA 92262, or visit the club's web site at www.pslod.com.

Committee Notes

GET LOCAL BUSINESS’ TO SPONSOR TROPHIES

• 1ST PLACE                $100.00
• 2ND PLACE                $  75.00        
• 3RD PLACE                $  50.00

WEEKEND BROCHURES

• TO INCLUDE – WEEKEND PACKAGE INCLUDES
• EVENTS/TIMES/DATES                                    HOTEL INFORMATION
• PRICES                                                               800 NUMBER TO CALL
• CLUB INFORMATION                                       MAIL IN SIGN UP FORM
• CLUB HISTORY                                                 ADDED BONUS’

COMPLEMENTARY JUDGES/GUEST PACKAGES INCLUDE

• BLACK AND BLUE BALL ADMISSION
• MEET AND GREET BEVERAGE BUST TICKET
• DUNGEON PARTY
• VICTORY BAR-B-QUE

COMPLEMENTARY PRESS PACKAGES INCLUDE

• BLACK AND BLUE BALL ADMISSION
• MEET AND GREET BEVERAGE BUST TICKET
• MPSL 2001 ADMOSSION
• DUNGEON PARTY
• VICTORY BAR-B-QUE

GUEST LIST

• TONY MILLS                               SPEAKER

JUDGES INVITATION LETTERS SENT OUT 28 JUNE 99

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• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

POSSIBLE CONFLICT FOR JUDGES

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LEATHER ARCHIVE & MUSEUM TRAVELING EXHIBIT

• WILL BE SHIPPED FOR DISPLAY FOR OUR WEEKEND

Palm Order of the Desert
PRESENTS
Palm Springs Leather Pride 2002

Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert (PSLOD) announces with Community Pride, this year's Palm Springs Leather Pride 2002, the weekend of November 7-10, 2002, in Palm Springs, California. This years kick off event will be Thursday night the 7th with the renowned Black and Blue Leather Ball being held this year at Sidewinders in Cathedral City, come on in and see "If Your Man Enough," with a display from the Leather Archives and Museum. Friday the 8th, PSLOD will be hosting the Formal Leather Dinner in Palm Springs and then we are off to the Contestant & Judges Meet and Greet Beverage benefit at The Tool Shed beginning at 10:00 PM.

The closing celebration will be Sunday, the 10th of November beginning at noon, with the MPSL 2003 Victory BBQ and Pool Party at the Warm Sands Villa in Palm Springs. This year's special surprise a Soaked T-shirt contest sponsored by Elbow Grease and hosted by Palm Springs' newest member to the title holder family. Tickets for this event will be available all weekend.

Host hotel for the weekend will be the Desert Palms Inn, located at 67-580 East Palm Canyon Drive, in Cathedral City. Set in the classic Palm Springs Style and known for our world renowned hospitality! For hotel reservations, please call (800) 801-8696 mention Palm Springs Leather Pride 2002.

Many thanks go to our wonderful advertising supporters, as we have had our first sell out in this years advertising program. Leather Pride Weekend package is $85.00 per person until October 22, when it becomes $125.00 per person. For additional information on Palm Springs Leather Pride 2002 weekend information, write to PSLOD at PO Box 5506, Palm Springs, CA 92262, or visit the club's web site at www.pslod.com.

LIST OF EVENTS

7 November: Black and Blue Ball Sidewinders in Cathedral City 9:00 PM

8 November:
• Formal Leather Dinner Lyons English Grille in Palm Springs - Cocktails 6:00 PM / Dinner 7:00 PM (Advance Ticket Purchase Required / $35.00 Per Person)
• Contestant Meet and Greet Beverage Benefit at The Tool Shed in Palm Springs 10:00 PM

9 November:
•AM Breakfast Social at Tomboyz 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Advance Ticket Purchase Required / $10.00 Per Person
• Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2003 Contest The Desert Palms Inn in Cathedral City at 6:00/Contest at 7:30 PM
• MPSL 2003 Victory Party The Tool Shed in Palm Springs 10:00 PM to 1:00 am

10 November:
•MPSL 2003 Benefit BBQ Warm Sands Villa—555 Warm Sands Drive 12 Noon / Soaked T-shirt Contest Sponsored by Elbow Grease 1:00 PM - hosted by MPSL 2003

Post-Event Report

Sporting a record attendance in excess of 330 pool side visitors, Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert is proud to announce Mr. Barracks 2003, Don Mentink, has secured Palm Springs' newest community leader position as Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2003. Don earned his title through a rigorous interview and stage performances before a supportive audience at the MPSL 2003 contest Saturday night, the 9th of November 2002, held at the Desert Palms Inn in Cathedral City. First runner up, Lawson Bryan, provided good competition with an outstanding presentation and eloquent quick humor.

Also competing at the deserts traditional pool side venue under the stars were PSLOD Vice President Jack Banaszynski, Mr. Tool Shed 2003 Dennis Cramer, Neil Ryan, Jim Morrison and Kim Parker. PSOLD would like to express much gratitude to all of our fine contestants for their support and participation.

Special thanks go to Southwest Drummer 99, David R. Sellon II who did a spectacular job as Master of Ceremonies. Despite the moderate winds and the forecast of rain David's stellar performance kept the event moving and the guests entertained.

Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2002, Robert Farrell, gave a wonderful step down speech recognizing key people in the local leather community and committing to be a key supporter for all future title holders. In addition, International Leather Sir 2002, Dale Breunig, spoke of the gift of human insight and urging the event guest to be courageous and identify, nurture and support the future members of the rising leather community.

PSLOD president, Walter Seiler, presented Chris Rees of the Tool Shed with an appreciation plaque for all his support of PSLOD events and activities through out the years. Also recognizing ILS 2002 Dale Breunig for his continuing efforts as Palm Springs Leather Pride's Event Director for the past four years of community service.

Information on Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert can be found by either writing to PO Box 5506 Palm Springs, CA 92263 and on the clubs web site at www.pslod.com. Also, MPSL 1999 donated a web site for MPSL title holders which will be going under a reconstruction process and can be found at www.mrpalmsprings.com.