Showing posts with label LV Community. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LV Community. Show all posts

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Reverse Tensionz Newsletter !!Extra Edition!!

Contents:
  • 1.  Extra! Extra! Read All About It!!
  • 2.  Reverse Tensionz Featured on Greydancer's Ropecast
  • 3.  Rope Dojo Registration
  • 4.  ShibariCon Registration

1. Extra! Extra!
Hey gang!  A couple of things have developed that I thought you might want to know about.  Thus the extra edition of the newsletter.

First a big thank you to everyone that came out to the November focus group.  
To quote Willow:
What a fantastic meet-up that was! A smaller group, but no less lively than usual. Quite a few new faces (Welcome-welcome HUGS) and some familiar favorites! On a personal note, my suspending-someone-other-than-me cherry was popped! Still needs much practice, but my 2 victi...er volunteers were making happy noises and seemed to have a good time. :D OH! And the mini-pies! sigh Thank you, Miss Rachael. grin We made a nice donation to the EHM as a group, as well! Thank you all for coming out and having fun with us. Until next time, fair winds!

The next focus group is set for Sunday December 11th.  Have a great Thanksgiving!

2. Reverse Tensionz Featured on Graydancer's Ropecast
Did ya know that we got featured on Graydancer's Ropecast?  Yup, it's true Gray was in town for the Erotic Author's Association Conference and took time away from his busy schedule to visit our September focus group.

Gray interview's several familiar folks including Dorian Gomez, the curator of the Erotic Heritage Museum.  All the while you can hear the happy sounds of a typical rope focus group in progress.  Thank you Graydancer for such a positive look at what we have happening here in Las Vegas!

Follow the link to be taken to Graydancer's Ropecast and give it a listen, you can also find the Ropecast on iTunes.
If you like it be sure to head over to iTunes and toss Gray a good rating as well as a comment.  He showed us some love, let's return the favor!  


I was really moved while listening to this.  Once again I have been blown away with what a fantastic bunch of people make up Reverse Tensionz, and just how much progress we have made over the past few years.  

I am amazingly proud of you!  It is truly a privilege to rope with you guys!

3. Midori's Rope Bondage Dojo® Registration Opens Dec. 1st!
I just received word from Midori that registration for the next Rope Bondage Dojo® will open on December 1st at 8am Pacific time.  This is my favorite rope event of them all and I highly recommend this intensive weekend to any ropester that wants to take his or her rope-work to the next level.

The next Dojo will be held Jan. 14th - 15th 2012 at the Citadel in San Francisco.
Catch all the details by following the link below.

I hope to see you there!

4. Shibaricon Registration Open Already!
Its twue!  Its twue!  It is twue what they say!  The granddaddy of all rope events is accepting registrations as we speak!

About Shibiricon:
Shibaricon is the world's premier annual exhibition and conference that focuses on education and information exchange among lovers of Japanese rope bondage. The goal of Shibaricon is simple; to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for the exchange of ideas, education, friendship and community. Since its inception in 2004, Shibaricon has become a treasured retreat where rope lovers from all over the world come together as a supportive community, learn new skills, and experience the joy of using those new skills to enhance relationships, both new and old. 
Shibaricon is produced by lovers of rope, for lovers of rope. We welcome you to join us to experience the magic created when so many rope lovers come together. Attendee, sponsor, vendor, presenter, volunteer or staff each one of you brings something special and necessary to the success of the event. Please join us in 2012 and make the 8th Annual Shibaricon the best yet!

Get all the scoop by clicking the link below.  Again, I hope to see you there!  A Vegas morning coffee group would be soooo cool before classes begin.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Las Vegas Rope Focus Group Meets Sunday March 13th

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!!!

Hey, hey all you party people! The time has come once again to grab your gear and head on down to the Erotic Heritage Museum for a little Sunday afternoon fun.

Click Here to go to the Fetlife event page.

Click Here for the Rope Focus Group web page.

Last month we had a spectacular group, and y'all raised just over $125 to donate to the EHM. I am always floored by how generous this group can be, you make me proud.

Also, there was some bonus fun last time around. The members of the Shibari group were kind enough to donate their old bondage equipment to the museum to fill the hole that Gord left when he pulled out of the EHM project. Thank you Baron & Co. for making that possible!

With a little supervision we were able to open up the display area and make use of the gear. I am hoping we will be able to do so again.*

*That of course is up to the museum staff, and subject to change at any time.

Can't wait to see everyone there!

Peace,
Mateo

Monday, November 8, 2010

Thanks for Comming!!

Hey All,

I want to thank everyone that came to the focus group yesterday! We had many familiar faces, and lots of new ones as well.

I saw, and participated in several flavors of rope bondage, chatted with friends and had cookies. Hurray for cookies!

And with your amazing generosity we raised just over $180 to donate to the Erotic Heritage Museum this time around.

Holy Crap! You guys totally rock the house!!!!

Thanks again gang, without you it doesn't happen.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday December 5th at 4 pm. Can't wait to see you then.
Click Here for the Fetlife event page.

Peace,
Mateo

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Erotic Rope Focus Group, Sunday November 7th

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

KinkyKarnival 2010 a Big Success

This is a re-post from Vixen's SinCity D/s yahoo group.

The KinkyKarnival 2010 "Late to School event was an amazing success - thank you so much to everyone who participated!

When the people of this community get together and use their powers for good we can accomplish so much! Deepest appreciation goes out to all the members of the community for making this event happen. Special recognition especially to Ericka (and her lovely partner Karen) who took on the task of leading this year's event way late in the game, and did the most fabulous job.

This year silent auction was packed with all kinds of generous donations -and there were some serious bargains had. There were door prizes, all kinds of fun and prizes in the balloon pop booth, the opportunity to get an airbrush tattoo, a professional picture, to get flogged, to get arrested and bailed out, to donate change in totally unique wishing well, and to make all kinds of new friends!

SinCityDs had our traditional dildo ring toss year and thanks to generous prize donations of a silver and purple chain mail collar from Vampyre Knight, a gorgeous flogger from Lady C's Leather, and a beautiful black smooth as silk paddle from Donny (at the kinkygeek .com) the competition was fierce.

The Leather Uniform Club members seemed to have fun making getting arrested a fantasy come true for some people, and the beautiful Ladies of Vegas Domina's ran the kissing booth, There was a line to get to their table, but the wait was apparently well worth it. I myself was a repeat customer. The Las Vegas TNG 50/50 raffle was actually won by someone under 35- and she generously donated most of the money right back to St Therese.

This year, SNAPI Southern Nevada Association of Pride, Inc. (SNAPI) donated five hundred dollars in school supplies, so combined with the donations from the event attendees it was like a big ole mountain of paper, pens, backpacks, and crayons.

Thank you so much to each and every person who showed their support by donating items, working the booths, set up, take down, buying raffle tickets or auction items, and for showing up to have a great time! You can feel good about knowing you helped some very unfortunate children to be able to return to school with dignity, and with the tools they need to get an education and have a better life.

An event such as this one helps a very worthy cause, enhances the relationships and reputation of "the leather and bdsm" community with the general public, and serves to strengthen our community as a whole. Working together for a larger cause helps us to remember that there are some wonderful people among us, and that with a little respect for others we CAN have different groups that are unique andseparate, but still cooperate and collaborate with each other.

sending you love,
DarkMark's Vixen
SinCityDsNetwork