Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2019 Mr. MAL 2019 Contest Judges
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Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2019
Mr. MAL 2019 Contest Judges
Gerard Turner
Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2018
D. Gerard Turner was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, May 1977. He
avidly places himself into whatever he commits, believing his purpose in life
is to close the stereotypical gap of judgement and welcome others to tap
into accepting themselves as well as others unconditionally breaking stigma
developed from lack of understanding or knowledge.
In January 2012 Gerard was introduced to ONYX, pledging full brother 2015.
He began exploring, building relationships in the Leather Community; never
wanting anyone around him to feel as he once saw himself; someone
wanting to enjoy the comradery, but only stood in the shadows. He now
makes it his goal to always address anyone that is out and about at the bars,
appearing as he once did in the shadows. He previously served as the Onyx
Mid-Atlantic Secretary for 2016. Over the more recent years Gerard has
received awards for ONYX Mid-Atlantic Brother of the Year 2016, ONYX Lion Strength Award 2017, Leather
Person of the Year 2017 at Maryland Leather Weekend from C.O.M.M.A.N.D.; He was also pinned as Mama’s
Renaissance Man during Code RED in 2017.
Philanthropy, his greatest passion; From helping teens Say NO to drugs as a Fourth-Grade student; to working
with peers in Junior High School with Project T.A.L.K. (Teens Against Losing Kids), he also visits Senior citizens to
keep them in touch with the world as it changes. Gerard has worked in raising over $70,000.00 to help youth
fight cancer/leukemia; Annual toy drives with several organizations throughout the LGBTQ+ community
combined donating over $200,000.00 in Toys and educational resources over several years, fundraisers
supporting taking the homeless off the streets for a night of pampering, also canned food drives, his Annual
Holiday Party and Coat Drive and much more. Gerard’s strongest passion comes by giving back and wanting to
support others in the fight against HIV and Aids, with the Code Red Fundraising Event, with ONYX Mid-Atlantic.
For the past 3 years now, the event has raised nearly 10K giving to Casa Ruby - 2015, Wanda Alston House –
2016, Joseph’s House DC -2017 and HIPS DC in March 2018, shattering the annual goal; the crowd as well as
community sponsors have more than doubled.
The epic start 2018, Gerard competed MAL Weekend and won the honor of serving the community as Mr. Mid-
Atlantic Leather, continuing his purpose of closing the gap and bridging the community. Gerard feels the true
ability to love unconditionally can be seen by taking time out to get to know him and others in your community.
His professional career focuses around working and building relationships with people and major events at the
National Institute of Health. In the later part of 2018, he is spearheading planning for a new event called The
Arts in Leather, which is sure to be a success in more ways than one. This man is multi-faceted, and this is only a
small scratch to the surface of his abilities as he continues to embrace all around him, both near and far.
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Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2019
Mr. MAL 2019 Contest Judges
Boy Jimmy (a.k.a. James Lee)
International Mr. Leather 2018, Mr. Kentucky Leather 2017, Mr. Crossings Lexington Leather 2017
James began his Kink exploration in 1999 and his leather journey in Kentucky
2015. He's been exploring bars, numerous events, attending leather contest, and
kink classes to further his knowledge and experiences. His curiosity and eagerness
brought friends and his chosen family, who have continued to help him grow and
learn. Standing 6'5, he's a gentle giant that is approachable by anyone; and loves
him a furry Daddy.
He has a passion for coaching youth Choreography in Hip Hop, Cheerleading, and
power tumbling. While coaching he also mentors locally and Nationwide.
Also known as Shockwave, James is a full Brother of ONYX Great Lakes. Which is a
leather Fraternity which provides education, fraternization and serves as a bridge for Men of Color to the
greater Leather community.
His kinks and fetishes include: Leather, BDSM, Neoprene Gear, and recently rubber. His hankies keep adding up
so he hasn't picked his favorite yet... With and exception for Hunter Green on both sides.
He is honored and privileged to be named International Mr. Leather 2018, Mr. Kentucky Leather 2017, and Mr.
Crossings Lexington. He is a member of The Kentucky Leather Brotherhood and a Member of Titans of the
Midwest.
In his spare time, you can probably find him at Crossings Lexington, or Pride Bar New Albany, Tuesday nights
singing Karaoke and or the weekend enjoying his Lexington / Louisville family, playing volleyball, dancing,
traveling, or skydiving. He loves action movies and pretty much all dancing movies. Will Smith and Anthony
Hopkins are two of his favorite actors. Logo's Noah's Arc is a yes please.
James seeks to create an experience in the community that doesn't exclude but includes everyone that has
passion for the community and lessons to learn, thus creating journeys that will grow the Leather community as
a whole.
Have Fun
Respect
Never Never Never Give Up
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Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2019
Mr. MAL 2019 Contest Judges
Buz
Ms. Baltimore Eagle 1999
Buz serves on the Board of the Carter Johnson Leather Library. She is also the
recent past Board Chair of the Leather Heart Foundation and sits on the
organization’s Advisory Board. Buz is a former Board Member of the GLCCB and a
former title holder, Ms. Baltimore Eagle 1999. She lives in Essex, MD with her wife
of 28 years, Lee, and their partner of 8 years, Margaret. In 2017, they were the
honored to have the 19th annual 12 Days of Christmas dedicated to them, in
recognition for their many years of commitment to the fundraising event.
Buz and Lee are proud recipients of the 2016 Pantheon of Leather Couple of the
Year award. Buz also received the 2015 Leather Woman of the Year award for “Outstanding Service to
COMMAND MC and the Leather Community”.
Buz has been a part of the Baltimore LBTQ Community for more than 30 years. She is an original member of FIST
(Baltimore/DC), and an associate member of both Hooker & Boys, and C.O.M.M.A.N.D. She is a former producer
of the Mr. & Ms. Baltimore Eagle contests.
Buz does a lot of volunteering and is heavily involved in the Leather and Queer contest circuits. In addition to
being “the community’s stage manager”, she also serves as fundraiser, judge, tally master, mentor, sponsor,
producer (past), workshop presenter, a raffle salesperson, jello shot boy, and many other roles. She works
humbly and gratefully to be a part of our community’s continued strength in this world.
Daniel Dumont
European Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs
Daniel is the Secretary of the ECMC, the European Confederation of Motorcycle
Clubs, the organization that supervises and coordinates many of the non-profit
leather, fetish and motorcycle clubs across Europe. He is committed to give visibility
and support to the leather organizations in Europe, and specifically to the emerging
leather communities in Eastern Europe, Russia, Portugal and on the outskirts of the
more traditional leather countries.
Daniel had been invited to judge many contests across Europe and International
Mister Leather in 2005 and in 2015.
Daniel says: “Thank you to MC Centaur for the invitation to the election of Mister
Mid-Atlantic Leather, one of the best known American contests in Europe. It is prestigious and a real honour to
represent Europe in Washington D.C. Thank you very much for understanding that we can only face the
challenges that our community is going through these last few years by building bridges between our
communities on our two continents. Learning from each other experience and cooperating together has become
essential today”.
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Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2019
Mr. MAL 2019 Contest Judges
Destiny B. Childs
Miss Zeigfields 2016, Miss Gaye Universe 2011, Miss Gay USA 2008, Miss Gaye America DC 2008, Miss
International Gay Rodeo 2007, Miss Freddie’s 2006-2007, Miss Zodiac 2005
Destiny has now been performing for over 15 years in the Washington DC metro area.
Destiny started competing for titles shortly after she began entertaining. Destiny has
been blessed with winning multiple titles over the last 13 years. Her titles include
Miss Zodiac 2005, Miss Freddie’s 2006-2007, Miss International Gay Rodeo 2007, Miss
Gaye USA 2008, Miss Gaye America DC 2008, Miss Gaye Universe 2011, was honored
as Empress 2 for the Imperial Court of Washington DC (the very first seated Empress),
and Miss Ziegfields 2016.
Destiny has the pleasure of traveling the United States performing all over not only
just to perform, but she is able to showcase her talents to raise money for charities all
over the country. Destiny has been blessed to spend the majority of her time hosting
various fundraisers and benefits to raise thousands and thousands of dollars. Destiny has just hit her 10 years
anniversary hosting the Capital Pride concert in our Nation’s Capital! Destiny has also had the pleasure of
performing at the historic Howard Theatre, Maryland LIVE Casino, the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore, MD,
and the Lincoln Theater.
Destiny has been striving to bring the community together and began building a bridge between the Drag
community and the leather community. Mistress Destiny, as her leather boys and pups call her, has been
honored to run and host the Mr & Miss Leather Pride contest, hosting the annual Scarlett’s Bake Sale at the DC
Eagle, and has been seen in high drag many times at IML in Chicago as well as MAL right here in Washington DC.
The Leather community holds a very special place in Destiny’s heart and she continues to bring her 2 worlds
together as often as she can to show that we are all in this together.
Destiny joined the Imperial Court of Washington DC in 2011 and was crowned Empress 2, the First Empress of
our Nation’s Capital. Destiny has been on the board of Directors for the Imperial Court of Washington DC for
over 6 years. She has served as the Fundraising Chair, Vice President and is the current President of Board.
Destiny is also honored to be on the International Imperial Court Council as an Heir to Queen Mother 1 of the
America’s, Nicole the Great. Destiny works hard to ensure all members of the ICWDC feel welcomed, safe, and
loved. Destiny is determined to continue the mission of the ICWDC with her Board of Directors as a single unit, a
team that strives for greatness. As Destiny works with her members, she is humbled to be a part of a strong and
faithful group that loves to help build up each other and lift our community up in many ways.
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Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2019
Mr. MAL 2019 Contest Judges
Sir Steve
Mr. Maryland Leather 2007
Born in Baltimore City and raised in Harford County, Sir Steve comes with strong
Maryland community ties. Sir Steve has the distinction of being the only two-year
Mr. Baltimore Eagle titleholder having been selected in 2003 and awarded the
title again in 2004. He is an honorary associate member of the ShipMates Club of
Baltimore and an associate member of COMMAND, M.C. and the Reading
Railman. Sir Steve is a well-known educator and has given BDSM demonstrations
in electro play, flogging, paddling, and other specialties at various events
throughout the community and is always involved in various fundraising activities
for local charities. Although “reaching out to the next generation” has become a
cliché in the leather community, Sir Steve is someone who actually practices what
he preaches. When he stepped down as Mr. Maryland Leather 2007 his
replacement was twenty-three. Sir Steve has judged numerous contests and has
mentored contestants throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. Sir Steve is honored to be asked to help select Mr.
Mid-Atlantic Leather 2019.
Fabrizio Paoletti
Mr. Leather Italy 2017
1965 born, Electronic Engineer working on Intelligent Transportation Systems,
Fabrizio has passion for art, photography, theater and recently earned a master’s
degree as art counselor. Being a gay father from heterosexual relationship and a
fetishist since very young, after his separation in 2001 he became in 2007
LGBTQIA activist for gay parent’s awareness and visibility in Italy, co-founding
national Rainbow Parent Network association in Italy (Rete Genitori Rainbow
www.genitorirainbow.it). As a visible gay father and activist, he decided to run
for Mr. Leather Italy 2017 with the total support of his daughter and family and
after this he run for Mr. Leather Europe contest in Oct 2017 and recently he
competed to IML40. He is running a project on leatherman gay father’s visibility,
on its personal website www.puroquore.it.
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Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2019
Mr. MAL 2019 Contest Judges
Otter DX
Judge’s boy
Otter DX was born Jan 1, 1986 in Brooklyn New York. He came into the gay
community at the age of 19 and has been exploring what life has to offer since
then. In 2011, he discovered the Leather Community and became interested by Its
inner workings. After meeting the then President of the ONYX Mid Atlantic chapter,
he became a pledge and later join as a full member/brother in 2015.
He later became an associate member of MAKK (Mid-Atlantic Kennel Korps)
associate member of C.O.M.M.A.N.D MC, the DC boys of Leather, and a member of
Mama's Family as Mama's Little Otter. Otter has traveled to different events
around the country. Wanting to learn and help out where he could to support the
leather community at large. He has volunteered and different events to assist and
help others along their journey for a stronger family bond within the leather community. Such events include,
MAL, CLAW, Bears, Bikers, and Mayhem, LLC (leather leadership conference), Folsom East, MsC (Master slave
Conference), IML, 12 Days of Christmas, DC Pride and Baltimore Pride.
Along the way, he has helped with giving teaches and panel discussions on the Different aspects of the Leather
Community...such discussions include Puppy Play, being a slave in a multi-generational relationship, cigar play,
submission, and multi submission roles and their service. Otter has offered his services in different kinks with
performing demos for different events like ONYX bar nights, fundraisers, and Sigma. Otter hopes to continue his
path in the community with helping it grow, learn and expand to wherever it can so many others can enjoy what
the Leather Community has to offer.
Lascivious Jane, International Ms. Leather 2016
Tally
LasciviousJane is a power-femme switch, kinky burlesQueer, and sex educator. In
addition to being perpetually covered in leather and glitter (a bootblack’s worst
nightmare), she is Ms Philadelphia Leather 2015, the first in a decade, and is
International Ms Leather 2016.
She is also a multi-award-winning drag and burlesque performer/producer. Over the
past thirteen years LasciviousJane has performed all across the United States and
Canada and was the Artistic Director of Philly’s award-winning Liberty City Kings Drag
& Burlesque. She is known as Mama’s GlitterMama and is the first queer woman to
win the underwear contest at the Dallas Eagle. LasciviousJane has judged Mr & Ms NJ
Leather, Mid Atlantic Leather Woman and Leather Woman Bootblack, Ms LA Leather,
MAL, and IMsL among others. In her spare time she enjoys teaching the art of
striptease, getting dirty in her garden, finishing her Ph.D, and community organizing. LJ is the recipient of the
2017 South Central LSb-CBB Judges Merit Award and the 2017 Mid Atlantic Regional Pantheon of Leather
Award.
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Mr. MAL 2019 Contest Judges
LJ has performed burlesque at or Emceed International Ms Leather, Leather Leadership Conference, 12 Days of
Christmas in Baltimore, Folsom Street Fair, Fierce!
International Queer Burlesque Festival, Mr. Maryland Leather and is a regular on stage in Philadelphia,
Baltimore, DC and New Jersey leather events.
LasciviousJane is an associate member of the Philadelphians MC and one of the Mr. & Ms. Philadelphia Leather
Emcees.
She is part of the Social Media team for IML for the second
year in a row. LJ used her title year to raise money for the Leather Heart Foundation and continues to do so. Her
favorite way to help a fundraising event is by shimmying out of her clothing or directing from the stage with her
sweet and salty voice.
LasciviousJane has spent the better part of the last year perfecting her 1950’s housewife skills the way Rosie the
Riveter would do it, while working hard to undermine her lovely half’s attempts to rid their home of glitter,
rhinestones, and costumes.
Simon
Tally
Simon is an associate professor and chair of Women’s and Gender Studies. He
specializes in queer theory, masculinity studies, and performance theory. He also
works with fraternity men on sexual assault prevention and healthy masculinity. Simon
has been actively involved in the leather community for the last four years after falling
for a glittery title holder whom he has followed from event to event just trying to keep
up with her. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Leather Heart Foundation, is
an associate member of Philadelphians MC, and presents at leather events on healthy
masculinity and intersectional leadership in leather and queer communities.
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