Leather Representative – Leather Rep

Qualifications:

Although HLP will not establish an age requirement for this Trustee, the person interested in this board office must demonstrate a significant knowledge in the culture represented by this Identity Group, including the history of relationship dynamics of the culture and how they influenced a range of LGBTQ+ relationship structures today. A qualified person must have experience attending 15 or more culturally relevant public events or functions where there was some type of active participation or learned experience, other than HLP events, and has a significant investment in their self-expression of this culture.

Expectations:

This board position is expected to contribute their knowledge and experience of Leather Culture to the continued development and improvement of education and public awareness campaigns produced by HLP. The Leather Rep is expected to organize workshops and demonstrations where attendees can learn about selecting and caring for leather clothing and other gear that has become synonymous with the culture and activities, and how such things have influenced other contemporary LGBTQ+ community identities and interests. This board member is also expected to organize social and educational events where HLP members and the public LGBTQ+ community can learn from others in the Leather Culture. This board member is expected to provide mentorship to younger board members and to HLP members seeking advice on the influence of kink related activities on life, especially on topics of respect between Identity groups, establishing an LGBTQ+ family of choice, and adult consensual activities.