Leather and Fetish Shindig: Community Service

Community Service: What Can I Do to Help? 

with Sir Maximilian 

This class covers ways you can help the community. There are a lot of simple things you can do to make a difference. We will look at strategies on what, where and how to get involved in not only the Leather community but also within the LGBTQIA+ community. This class will provide examples of areas to think about that need help. Lastly, we will cover groups and organizations you can get involved with not only in our area but also on a national level.

About the Presenter: 

Sir Maximilian has been an active member of the leather community since 2011. In addition to being a Sir, he is an Alaskan Malamute. He is proudly owned by Daddy Josh. Maximilian has worked on many community projects over the years including coordinator for Southwest Leather Daddy Bear, coordinator for Gay Days Leather, coordinator for Southeast Leather Sir, Leatherboy and Community Bootblack, coordinator for South Central Leather Sir, Leatherboy and Community Bootblack and most recently producer/president for Orlando Leather Pride. He was the founder/president of Central Florida boys of Leather and co-founder/secretary of Arizona Leather Bears and Cubs. Sir Maximilian is a fully professed sister with the Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Over the years, he has raised thousands of dollars for various organizations including Zebra Coalition, Joy MCC Church, The Orlando Center, Pulse, Leather Heart Foundation and Leather Archives & Museum. He has held the titles of SECC Bootblack 2018, American Leatherboy 2015, Florida Leatherboy 2013 and Tampa Bay Leatherboy 2013. Maximilian loves to give back to his community and hopes others can see his heart in wanting to help make a difference.

Orlando Leather and Fetish Shindig has a double focus: 

• Education, including harder topics and more niche things that don’t  get discussed in Leather, fetish clubs, and similar spaces as often. 
• Bringing a stronger Leather presence to the Orlando community

On the first Saturday of every month, the group will have social time at The Woodshed at 6:30pm, with a class starting at 7pm.

Join the group afterward for dungeon time starting at 8pm where the Shindig bootblacks will also be offering their services!

Unless stated otherwise, classes are free, though donations are always welcome to support the space.