VOLUME 49 - ISSUE 04

2019 SPEARHEAD BOARD OF DIRECTORS In this issue….

PRESIDENT Robert Jeyes PG 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Robert Jeyes VICE-PRESIDENT John Thompson PG 6 VICE-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE SECRETARY by John Thompson John Bell

TREASURER Ron Gullis PG 7 SPEARHEAD’S CANAD DAY CRUISE - pictorial MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Charles MacPhee PG 14 SPEARHEAD’S PAINT-YER-BURGER OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - pictorial Dwayne Shaw

PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR (Vacant) PG 21 MESSAGE FROM MEMBERSHIP - by Charles MacPhee

2018 SPEARHEAD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MEMBER AT LARGE FEATUREs…. Ross Stretton

WEBMASTER PG 09 2020 NOMINATION RESULTS Charles MacPhee - by Ron Gullis

ARCHIVIST Bruce Eves (Interim) PG 10 MESSAGE FROM EMPEROR 32 PAST PRESIDENT - by Emperor 32 “The Randy Emperor” Frank Mancino

NOMINATIONS CHAIR Ron Gullis (Interim) PG 13 MY TRIP TO THE ARCHIVES - by Bruce Eves

ALSO In this issue…. ON THE COVER PG 11 IN REMEMBRANCE Group Photo PG 24 ADVERTISE WITH PHLIA - advertising rate card Canada Day Boat Cruise

PG 26 COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR Paint Yer Burger - contact Publication Director with your upcoming event 2019 Human Canvases - listed as space allows

HELLO FELLOW BROTHERS Thanksgiving Food Drive is being planned H ere we are at the end of August and I and help will be needed to help make it a hope everyone has enjoyed the summer. success, also the final planning will be starting for our 50th anniversary which means we will need a lot of help to pull it off. T he first part the club was busy with the cruise on Canada Day and Paint yer Burger a couple weeks later and it was a great time on P lease contact our Vice-President if both events A huge Thank You to our Vice anyone is interested to helping out. President for putting on 2 successful events, everyone who attended had a great time. That was followed by our OGM in which we had L ater in November Ottawa will be having our elections and I would like to thank their annual Mr. Leather Contest which is a everyone in putting their trust in myself and all great weekend, I would love to see a lot of other returning board members to guide the members up there it. Check out their website club into our 50th anniversary. for any information. Also on October 5 The Imperial Court of Toronto will be having their annual coronation ball in which our member T he day after our OGM our Publication Randy Boyd steps down as Emperor please director sent me his resignation from the wish him well if you are unable to attend the board and from the club, I would like to thank ball. Xavier for service to the board and the club and would like to wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. In saying that we are P lease stay safe and hope to see you out now looking for someone to take on and at our up coming events. Publications. Contact a board member if interested. In Brotherhood

Robert Jeyes W ith a new month starting it means our President

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CONTRIBUTERS Note to the Readers…

Phalia is now only available in WORDS electronic format (PDF file). Robert Jeyes John Thompson Phalia is also available on our website Charles MacPhee www.spearheadtoronto.com Ron Gullis just follow the links on the home page.

FEATURES Click on any Ad and you will be taken to the advertisers website or taken to a email link. Bruce Eves HMISM Emperor 32, The Randy Emperor Note all members with valid email address will receive electronic copy. PHOTOGRAPHS

Ross Stretton You can also send all your articles, comments and feedback to [email protected] DESIGN, PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION

Ron Gullis Thank you. Director of Publications [email protected]

Phalia, published six times a year (and continuously since May 1970) is the official newsletter of SPEARHEAD TORONTO LEATHER/DENIM SOCIAL CLUB INC. It is designed to reflect the opinions of its members and fellow clubs/affiliations. Original articles and artwork are welcome. Such submissions will be published at the discretion of the Publications Committee, which also reserves the right to edit all material to conform to space available. To submit material or to make advertising enquiries, contact the Publications Director or any Spearhead Board Member.

Sept/October Issue Deadline for submissions - October 15, 2019 Contents are copywritten for Spearhead LDSC Inc. 473 Church Street, Suite 231, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2C5. Check our website at www.spearheadtoronto.com HELLO GENTLEMEN

concise sort in the near future. But I hope this note finds you well and en- all photos and awards will be at the joying one of the hottest summers that I 50th anniversary event for everyone can remember. I didn’t get much done to see. because it was just too hot, but we did enjoy the BBQ and the cool evenings we did have outside on the patio. Big S eptember 21 – 28 will be the dates thanks go out to the volunteers for this of our official Thanksgiving food drive year’s “Paint Yer Burger”. Charles M, and I will require some volunteers to Michael H, Joe P, Scott L, Xavier T, help out on the Saturday September Syd C, Rob J, Ron G, Kevin L, Ross 28th at each of our 4 venue’s. If you S, but especially our models Andrew T would like to help out, just give me a and Jordan that bared it all for PWA shout or an email at vicepresi- Essential Food Market. We raised [email protected] or call over $750 and a good time was had by me at 416-917-0045. The Toy Drive is all that attended. Thanks go out to the Presently being scheduled for Novem- Black Eagle for supplying the food and ber 23 kick off at Flash – then the oth- the venue to help us raise much needed er 3 bars on the December 1st with the funds. majority of the events happening on the Sunday .

W e finally got a bunch of Board Members together to sort through the E njoy the rest of your summer and I Archives and put together a basic list look forward to seeing all of you at the of items and contents that are in stor- next AGM. age. Big Thanks go out to Ron G, Joe P, Bruce E, Scott L, Charles M Yours in Brotherhood for giving up a Saturday afternoon to go through boxes and boxes of stuff and for Charles laptop to catalogue it John Thompson all. We will be in touch with some of Vice President the older members to help do a more PHOTOS BY ROSS STRETTON

2020 BOARD AND COMMITTEE NOMINATION RESULTS

BOARD POSITIONS

There were 3 nominations for the position of President that were all seconded. John Bell and Ron Gullis both declined the nomination and Robert Jeyes accepted the nomination. Since there were no other nominations for the position of President, Robert Jeyes was acclaimed.

John Thompson was nominated and seconded for the position of Vice-President. John accepted the nomination and since there were no other nominations John Thompson was acclaimed to the position of Vice-President.

There were 3 nominations for the position of Secretary, John Bell and Bruce Eves both declined the nomination. Mi- chael Hunt was nominated, seconded and accepted the position of Secretary. Since there were no other nominations Michael Hunt was acclaimed to the position of Secretary.

Ron Gullis was nomination and seconded for the position of Treasurer. Ron accepted the nomination and since there were no other nominations Ron Gullis was acclaimed to the position of Treasurer.

Xavier Thrace was nomination and seconded for the position of Publications Director. Xavier accepted the nomination and since there were no other nominations Xavier Thrace was acclaimed to the position of Publications Director. Since that date Xavier resigned his membership in Spearhead for personal reasons and therefore the position of Publications Director remains vacant at this time.

There were 2 nominations for the position of Operations Director, Robert Smith declined the nomination. Dwayne Shaw was nominated, seconded and accepted the nomination. Since there were no other nominations Dwayne Shaw was acclaimed to the position of Operations Director.

There were 2 nominations for the position of Membership Director, Joe Poirer declined the nomination. Charles Mac- Phee was nominated, seconded and accepted the nomination. Since there were no other nominations Charles Mac- Phee was acclaimed to the position of Membership Director.

COMMITTEE POSITIONS

There were 2 nominations for the position of Member-At-Large, both Ross Stretton and Humberto Couto declined the nominations at that time. Therefore, the position of Member-At-Large is vacant for the upcoming year.

There were 3 nominations for the position of Archivist. Dwayne Shaw declined as he already accepted a Board position. Brian Morrison was nomination not seconded. Bruce Eves was nomination, seconded and accepted the position. Since there were no other nominations Bruce Eves was acclaimed to the position..

There were 2 nominations for the Public Relations Committee position. John Thompson declined as he had accepted Board position. Scott Leroux was nominated, seconded and accepted the position and therefore was acclaimed to the Public Relations Committee position.

There were 3 nominations for the position on the Publications Committee. All 3 nominations, Xavier Thrace, Robert Jeyes and Ron Gullis declined as they had accepted Board positions. Therefore this position is vacant at this time.

There were 2 nominations for the position on the Operations Committee. Randy Boyd declined the nominations and Dwayne Shaw declined as he had accepted the Board position. Therefore, this position is vacant for the upcoming year.

There were 4 nominations for the position on the Membership Committee. Robert Smith and John Bell declined the nomination, Charles MacPhee declined as he had accepted the Board position. Joseph Poirier was nominated, second- ed and accepted the position and since there were no other nominations Joseph Poirier was acclaimed to the position on the Membership Committee.

RESULTS

Board Positions for 2020 Committee Positions 2020 President Robert Jeyes Member-At-Large VACANT Vice President John Thompson Archivist Bruce Eves Secretary Michael Hunt Webmaster Charles MacPhee Treasurer Ron Gullis Public Relations Scott Leroux Publications Director VACANT Publications VACANT Operations Director Dwayne Shaw Operations VACANT Membership Director Charles MacPhee Membership Joseph Poirier

We will be looking for nominations/volunteers to fill the VACANT Board and Committee positions at our upcoming AGM.

Ron Gullis Interim Nominations Chair.

your help with the event. Thank you also to T hank you to everyone that came out to the Black Eagle for sponsoring the shooters Regal Beagle BINGO at the Black Eagle and cash prizes. Thank you to Emperor 31, Toronto on Canada Day! (Monday July 1) It 29 & 22 Hunter James for the poster design was a fun afternoon with lots of cash and and King Father 2019 Ross for the prize prizes given away including gift cards/ donations. They were very much certificates Subway, Pizza Pizza, Mc Cafe, appreciated. $740 was raised for the Pizza Nova, and much more! Thank you to Imperial Court of Toronto's Reign 32 Carlos, Matt and King Father 2019 Ross for charities , Supporting Our your help setting up. Youth and the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation Food Access Programs. I t was fantastic to see so many members from the Imperial Court of Toronto at the event W e had a wonderful time at the Annual including Empress 32 & 27 Teran Blake, Spearhead Boat Cruise on July 1 Canada Emperor 25 Ron DaMae Bouvier, Empress 23 Day! We were on the Obsession III again this Thelma Bouvier, Mr Trillium 2019 Davey year. We were so fortunate to have clear Diamonds (David), King Father 2019 Ross, sunny skies for a tour of the Toronto Harbour Kevin, Robert, John, Scott and Steve. We also and Toronto Islands. We enjoyed a 3 course had members of SPEARHEAD join us BBQ chicken lunch served on the lower deck including President Robert Jeyes, VP John dinning room and dancing on the open-air Thompson, Treasurer Ron, Membership upper deck. Director and Webmaster Charles Macphee, Publications Director Xavier, Joseph Poirier, Scott Leroux, Ross, Frank and one of the T hank you again to the crew, bar tenders, newest Spearhead Members Michael Hunt. servers and the DJ of the Obsession III for Welcome to our guests Jaques, Ryan, John their hospitality. Thank you to Vice President from Hamilton and Albert! John Thompson, Treasurer Ron Gullis and the committee that organized this event! T hank you to the Black Eagle Toronto Randy Boyd (Carlos, Michael, Frank and Matt) for all of Emperor 32 “The Randy Emperor”

CY MOLYNEAUX 1935 - 2019

Peacefully at Crescent Park Lodge, Fort Erie, on Saturday, August 3, 2019, Cy passed away in his 84th year after a difficult struggle following a stroke 3 years ago. Cy was a member of Spearhead for 47 years joining the club in 1972. During that time Cy held the position of Operations Director in 1975 and 1976. Cy also held the position of President in 1977. Cy will be missed by his many friends. If desired, memorial donations in Cy’s honour could be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

TERRY THOMPSON 1935 - 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terence “Terry” William Thompson, on April 18, 2019, at the age of 84. Cherished partner of Douglas Embury.

Terry was a past Spearhead member and held the position of Membership Director in 1977 and 1978. He held the position of Publications Director in 1980, 1994 and 1995. Also Terry was President the years of 1991, 1992 and 1993.

Terry did a lot of the artwork for the cover of Phalia over the years,

Terry will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family and many friends.

BY BRUCE EVES - INTERIM ARCHIVIST

MY VISIT TO THE SPEARHEAD ARCHIVES

I was inducted into Spearhead in the middle of Toronto harbour on A t one point, Joe was giving a Canada Day 2019. As a brand-new very (camp?) entertaining running member – and shortly thereafter the commentary about the guys and their Club’s new archivist – I have an, exploits when we were reviewing the admittedly, less-than-scholarly grasp hundreds of photographs organized of the history of the club. year by year in the many photo albums – except each had the coda: he’s dead. (Dead; Dead; Dead was all O n Saturday, August 24, 2019 I heard.) When I realized I was Ron, John, Charles, Joe, and I visited chocking up and about to cry I insisted the storage space in north Toronto he stop. When I was living (???) in where the archives are stored to do a New York throughout the 1980s and cursory inventory. It was my first visit 1990s I was intimately aware of the to the collection and it was destructive force caused by the AIDS (pleasingly) well organized. I found the crisis – our Dark Ages – through my whole afternoon very moving and day job as art director of the New York inspirational. Within the collection Native and as the chief-archivist with there is a full set of Phalia's going the International Gay History Archive back to 1970 – the newsletter was in (now housed in the Rare Books and hard-copy form until around 2005 Manuscript division of the New York when it went digital. There are also Public Library). After reading a many, many binders of photos – we borrowed copy of Martin Roebuck’s did an inspection of those, but the “Spearhead: Thirty Five Years of Gay membership needs to go over Toronto History”, it was only later them to aid in identification. that I fully understood just how devastating an effect the epidemic Bishopsgate Institute that houses the had on the life of our Club. Even at records of British and European its nadir with a membership reduced Leather Clubs. There are some to the low double-digits; this deep areas which prove problematic. despair was not allowed to kill us. There are around 20 VHS tapes which need to be screened to assess whether they contain I ’ve always been – what’s the sensitive information; administrative word: charmed? moved? by the DIY documents which contain personal chutzpah of 1960s and 1970s information that should remain documents produced on old- confidential; as well as whether any fashioned manual typewriters. of the above mentioned photos (Remember those?) This non-style should be withheld for the time being – or rather this punk-rocker anti- over privacy concerns. These items style – reveals a commitment and will be locked-down for a lengthy determination (a fuck you stance if period of time before being you will) that is inspirational. This is transferred to the ArQuives. what I saw with the dozens and dozens of issues of Phalia – the longest continuously published gay T o coincide with our 50th periodical in North America – our anniversary celebrations next March, publication! I’ll be curating an exhibition of archival documented that were created – poster, publications, flags, F uture plans for this collection banners etc. – over the past half- is its eventual transfer to the century. So in advance of this I’m ArQuives (formerly the Canadian calling for volunteers to monitor the Lesbian and Gay Archives) on exhibition to ensure that these Isabella Street, with duplicate copies precious objects survive for at least of Phalia (as well as the objects and another half-century. memorabilia that the Toronto Archive can’t accommodate) will be shared with the Leather Archives and Museum in Chicago, where we Bruce Eves already have a strong presence, and Interim Archivist with the London (UK) August 31, 2019 PUPPIES FEEDING PEOPLE Saturday September 21, 2019 7pm - 9:30pm The Black Eagle Toronto The Black Eagle Kennel Klub is once again throwing its support behind Spearhead Toronto’s Food Drive to benefit the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation’s food Bank.

BEKK membersare asked to bring cash donations, non-perishable food, personal grooming items,(like toothpaste, razors, shampoo, and conditioner) and small clothing items (like socks & underwear) to Septembers Pup Night.Volunteers from Spearhead Toronto will be there to collect them on behalf of PWA. Baby food and supplies are particularly welcome as are sources of protein like peanut butter, canned fish/meat, and cans of stew.

All proceeds fro that nights coat check will be donated to the charity.

People have been feeding puppies for thousnads of years. Let’s return the favour, shall we?

LEATHERMEN TRAVEL

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BERLIN ADDED!

Hi guys!

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And speaking of Berlin, are you going to Berlin for Folsom Europe? If so, I'll see you there!

Don't forget to check out the official Leathermen Travel Instagram account. It's got dozens of pics of hot Leathermen at events around the world (like the guys pictured below). There are even a few of yours truly.

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Thanks always for your support!

In Leather Brotherhood,

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Greetings Brothers,

I hope that you had a great summer. I had the pleasure of introducing our 4 new members during this time, two on our cruise and two at paint yer Burger.

I am also happy to announce the relaunching of our associate memberships. Full details are available on the website.

If you have any updates to your contact information, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email.

Yours,

Charles MacPhee Director of Membership/Webmaster.

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INVITATION TO 25TH EDITION OF THE BAL EN CUIR OCTOBER 11, 2019

Dear Spearhead LDSC, Cher Spearhead LDSC,

It is with great pleasure, on behalf of the C’est avec grand plaisir qu’au nom du BBCM that we invite all of your Club’s members BBCM qu’on invite votre Club et ces membre to the 25th edition of the Bal en Cuir on October au 25e édition du Bal en Cuir le vendredi 11 11th 2019. The event will be held at the sultrous octobre 2019. L’événement aura lieu au cabaret Lion D’or, 1676 Ontario East Mtl, QC chaleureux Cabaret Lion d’Or au 1674 Ontar- H2L 1S7. io est, Mtl, QC H2L 1S7

We would like to offer you a reduced price Nous vous offrons un prix d’entrée ré- entry to the event to show fraternity within our duit à cet événement afin de fraterniser dans great leather/fetish community. With proof of notre grande communauté cuir/fétiche. Avec membership to your club you can purchase tick- preuve de votre adhésion au club vous ets at $25 rather than $35 at Armada par The pouvez vous procurez à 25$ au lieu de 35$ à Men’s Room at 1359 Ste-Catherine east. H2L la boutique Armada par The Men’s Room au 2H1. 1359 Ste-Catherine est H2L 2H7

It would be great if you can show your Il serait agréable que vous portiez les club’s colours at the event, yet not mandatory. couleurs de votre club à ce bal, ceci n’est pas obligatoire. We hope to see you and celebrate, On espère vous voir aux célébrations. Danny Godbout M. Cuir Montréal 2011 Danny Godbout President , Phoenix Leather M. Cuir Montréal 2011 and Latex Club Président, Club Cuir Latex Phoenix Montréal

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Spearhead’s Magazine is read by more than just the members of this Club. Copies of each edition are emailed to like-minded clubs across North America, a welcome reminder of the strong bonds of friendship that still exist across time zones and national borders. The six past issues are also available on our website. To make a business case to members and non- members alike, in Toronto or elsewhere, many regular and long-time advertisers support Phalia.

“Your Ad Here” Spearhead Members Classified Ad Section This is a Classified Ads section you can use to advertise « stuff for sale » and the likes. You have something you no longer need? You have a room for rent? You’re going on a trip and are looking for a traveling companion to share expenses? This is the place to do it and this is FREE for our members. Be aware that this is strictly a Classified Ads section and NOT an advertising platform. Forannouncements regarding events and the likes, our advertising fees still apply.

So here you have it, gentlemen!! By all means send me your submissions for ads. As well, if you have pictures of items for sale, that would be a nice bonus, so people can see what you have to offer.

SEPTEMBER 2019

FRI SEP 13 CAMPAIGN KICKOFF SHOW (TICOT Event) - The Church Street Garage - 477 Church Street - Toronto - 9pm to Midnight - www.ticot.ca for more information

SAT SEP 21 PUPPIES FEEDING PEOPLE (Black Eagle Kennel Klub Event) - The Black Eagle - 457 Chruch Street - Toronto - 7pm to 9:30pm - www.blackeagletoronto.com for more information

SAT SEP 21 SAVAGE (Club 717 Event) - Club 717 - 717 Wilson Rd S. - Oshawa - 7pm to 9:30pm - Free Bus to event provided - pickup at 8:15pm at 467 Church St (Woodys) - return bus from Cub 717 departing at 1:00am - www.club717.com for more information

SUN SEP 22 SPEARHEAD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE KICK OFF - Flash on Church - 463 Church Street - Toronto - 2:30pm to 5pm - (Held During Bingo) - www.spearheadtoronto.com for more information

FRI SEP 27 CAMPAIGN CLOSE SHOW (TICOT Event) - Cock Bar - 461 Church St Level II (above Flash) - Toronto - 8pm to 11pm - www.ticot.ca for more information

SUN SEP 29 SPEARHEAD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE FINAL EVENT - The Black Eagle - 457 Chruch Street - Toronto - 3pm to 6pm - Pegasus On Church - 489B Church Street - Toronto - 3pm to 6pm - Woodys - 467 Church Street - Toronto - 3pm to 6pm - Drop off non-perishable food items, personal care items, or pet food - Monetary Donations also accepted. - www.spearheadtoronto.com for more information

OCTOBER 2019

SAT OCT 05 TICOT’S CORONATION XXXIII - CROWNS THAT CARE GALA - The Courtyard Toronto Downtown - 475 Yonge Street - Toronto - www.ticot.ca to purchase tickets and for more information