GMSMA
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GMSMA is the world's largest organization of men seriously interested in safe, sane, and consensual s/m.

This site contains material generally considered adult-oriented and sexually explicit. If you are offended by topics such as homosexuality, bondage, and s/m or if you are not legally entitled to view or read such material or if you live in an area where it is illegal for you to view or read such material, please do not continue.

Read about the three pillars of GMSMA:
Education, Social and Activism.

  GMSMA banner at Gay Pride

NEWS     
 updated September 3, 2008
 
 

September 10, 2008, Wednesday 8:00pm
BOUND TO PLEASE
- program
Is your schedule leaving you feeling all tied up? If so, maybe you need to explore real bondage. Learn to make rope handcuffs, a body harnesses that can be worn under clothing, and other easy rope restraints. Join us as we kick off the season!

At the New York LGBT Community Center,
208 West 13th Street, between 7th and Greenwich Avenues.
Doors open at 7:30pm.
Program begins at 8:00pm.

October 4, 2008, Saturday 3:00-6:00pm
HARNESSING THE POWER

- workshop

(See brochure for details and pre-registration)

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October 8, 2008, Wednesday 8:00pm
A FUN WAY TO FEEL ZAPPED!

- program
Our presenter will exhibit a range of lesser known toys that won’t leave a big dent in your wallet, and demonstrate a variety of shocking uses for them. Electricity–it can be the spark that lights up your play time!

At the New York LGBT Community Center,
208 West 13th Street, between 7th and Greenwich Avenues.
Doors open at 7:30pm.
Program begins at 8:00pm.

October 19, 2008, Saturday 3:00-6:00pm
NOVICES SIG
- Special Interest Groups
(See brochure for details and pre-registration)

November 12, 2008, Wednesday 8:00pm
EROTICA IN THE ARTS
- program
A panel of photographers, artists, and writers will discuss their works as related to the s/m scene. Some of their works will be available for purchase after the program.

Part of our annual LeatherFest week. This program is open to men and women.

At the New York LGBT Community Center,
208 West 13th Street, between 7th and Greenwich Avenues.
Doors open at 7:30pm.
Program begins at 8:00pm.

November 14, 2008, Friday
Reception at 6:00pm. Program at 7:00pm

1st ANNUAL GIL KESSLER LECTURE SERIES
- Special Event
Guest lecture and topic to be announced.

Part of our annual LeatherFest week. General admission, open to men and women.

At the New York LGBT Community Center,
208 West 13th Street, between 7th and Greenwich Avenues. Reception at 6:00pm. Program begins at 7:00pm.

November 15, 2008, Saturday 3:00-9:00pm
LEATHERFEST 2008
- Special Event
Leather Marketplace and Erotic Art Fair
Plus great workshops and demos.

Plan to attend and be part of this Great Annual Event!
General admission, open to men and women.

At the New York LGBT Community Center,
208 West 13th Street, between 7th and Greenwich Avenues.

More details to be announced.

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Volunteer - Membership Form

Volunteers are always welcome.
Get Involved!!

For over 25 years GMSMA has provided educational programs, activism and outreach to the leather community. Our all-volunteer men's organization helps bring safe, sane and consensual S/M awareness and understanding to members and non-members alike. You can contribute your talents to help make GMSMA's activities even more exciting.

Areas of activity include Hospitality, Education, Mailings, Graphic Design, Programs, Special Events Planning, Leatherfest and Folsom Street East.


To volunteer, check the areas on the MEMBERSHIP FORM that interest you most. Send the form to GMSMA via snail mail, and the information will be forwarded to our Volunteer Coordinators. Click here to read more about how volunteers GET INVOLVED with the success of GMSMA's vast offerings.

Volunteer - Membership Form

GMSMA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN TO BE A PART OF LEATHER HISTORY

Be a part of New York Leather History. GMSMA is one of the longest operating
Leather organizations on the East coast.

Do you have some talent for organization?
It takes time and talent to operate programs.

Would you like to see some specific education topics?

Do you have a specific interest that you’d
like your organization, GMSMA, to undertake?

Would you like to develop community outreach or help with creating our newsletter “NewsLink”?

Volunteer - Membership Form

 


CALENDAR                            

See Entire GMSMA 2008-2009 Calendar at a Glance
Fall 2008 - Winter 2009 Program Schedule      
- Monthly Social Meetings and Programs
Fall 2008 - Winter/Spring 2009 Educational Events
- Seminars and Workshops, SIG (Special Interest Group)
Leather Pride Night
- Annual leather pansexual community sponsored benefit celebrating leather pride and helping others in the process.
Folsom Street East
- New York City leather street fair benefit celebrating leather pride and contributing service to the community.
Pride Day March
- Annual New York City Pride Day March down 5th Avenue. Show your pride with GMSMA and the leather contingent.
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ABOUT GMSMA
Statement of Purpose
The Three Pillars of GMSMA:
  — The Education Pillar
  — The Social Pillar
  — The Activist Pillar
Become a Member - Print out and mail in the membership form to become a member of GMSMA
Get involved - A great way to meet people and assist in GMSMA's great events.
Email us
GMSMA IN ACTION: GALLERIES
Pride March
FEATURES
Articles from NewsLink - Selected articles from GMSMA's quarterly newsletter.
WEB LINKS
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF)
GMSMA, PMB D23, 332 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10014, 212-727-9878
All rights reserved. Copyright © 2008
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