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Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2018 Mr. MAL 2018 Contest Judges Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2018 Mr. MAL 2018 Contest Judges Martel Brown Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2017 Continuing the Pittsburgh legacy, Martel became the 5th Mr. Pittsburgh Leather Fetish to win the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather. As a proud member of The Three Rivers Leather Club he has made it his mission to bridge the gap between the sometimes-distant subcultures within the gay community. In this way, he embraces his individuality in such a way that others are encouraged to find their own truth in their kinkster identities. Leading by example, your reigning Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather has called out to the leather community to recognize how their umbrella extends to all marginalized kinksters that we all belong under an umbrella of leather and fetish as a community of sex-positive persons that embrace diversity while building a mosaic of micro communities within it that honor our differences, yet recognize our best traditions. Once you see his smile, you'll feel the weight of his sincerity and his promise to break down stereotypes, breakthrough barriers of prejudice, and to support the mentoring and creation of tomorrow's kinkster leaders that follow in all our courageous past leader's footsteps. Ralph Bruneau International Mr. Leather 2017 Ralph Bruneau competed at IML as Mr. GNI Leather 2016 representing Gay Naturists International, the largest naturist organization in the world. He began his leather journey in 1974 at the legendary Mineshaft in NYC. In his first career, he was an actor on Broadway and on television creating the role of Mike Doonesbury in the Broadway musical Doonesbury and appearing on TV in shows from soaps to Seinfeld. In the 80’s at the height of the AIDS crisis be became a volunteer for the Shanti Foundation as a hospice worker and emotional support volunteer. He then went on to get a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Bruneau has a sex-positive, kink-positive practice in Los Angeles and has been nationally recognized for his contributions to the field of Marriage and Family Therapy in California. He has taught and lectured about intimacy and sexual expression for over two decades. He is actively involved in the campaign to end Conversion Therapy working with NCLR and the #BornPerfect campaign. He is on the founding Board of the Los Angeles Gender Center and a co-team leader for Team Friendly SoCal. He is a proud member of Avatar Club Los Angeles and the Southern California Bondage Club. He flags black, grey and hounds-tooth on the left. 01/02/2018 | Page 1 of 6 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2018 Mr. MAL 2018 Contest Judges Lenny Broberg International Mr. Leather 1992 Lenny Broberg is a proud, openly Gay San Francisco Police Officer, internationally recognized Leather personality, competitive Gay Softball League player, highly sought after emcee and auctioneer, and friend and supporter to many segments of the LGBT and larger non- profit community. Lenny was born in Chicago; moved at an early age to Salem, Wisconsin; attended Iowa State University; and then settled in San Francisco 30 years ago, where he held executive positions at Pacific Bell and the Portman Hotel. In 1995, he fulfilled a life-long dream of enrolling in the San Francisco Police Academy, quickly finding his calling with troubled youth and criminal street gangs. In 2002, he joined the Gang Task Force and in 2010 was promoted to Inspector. He is widely respected as an expert in African-American gang activities, often called upon for expert testimony and conflict resolution. In 1991, Lenny pursued one of his extracurricular passions, playing softball and becoming a Commissioner of the SF Gay Softball League. He has participated in over 10 Gay Softball World Series and holds a solid reputation as a charismatic coach, star pitcher, and mentor to upcoming talent. In 1992, another of Lenny's interests came to the forefront as he competed and won the titles of Mr. SF Eagle Leather, Mr. SF Leather, and International Mr. Leather, all in the same year. He remains a prominent figure in the Leather Community, offering guidance to potential title- holders, judging and emceeing contests all over the world, and presenting a positive and intelligent image of the Leather Community. Over the past 20 years, Lenny has been honored by mayors, the board of supervisors, and state legislators. For his tireless efforts in the non-profit world, he has received significant recognition from the AIDS Emergency, Shanti, Positive Resource Center, STOP AIDS, Pets Are Wonderful Support, Transgender SF, Imperial Court, Ducal Court, SF Gay Men's Chorus, Pride Alliance ( SF police officers' LGBT organization ), Golden Gate Guards Motorcycle Club, and Alameda County Leather Corps. He has been named Officer of the Month by the SF Police Department, Most Valuable Player by the Gay Softball League, and Man of the Year by the Pantheon of Leather. More recently, Lenny has broadened his volunteer efforts, masterfully emceeing and auctioning for the Human Rights Campaign ( HRC ), Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation ( GLAAD ), Wild Aid, Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter, Rotary Club, and urban community service agencies. He has co-anchored the live television coverage of the SF Pride Parade for several years. Lenny is thrilled and excited to be back as your weekend MC this year. 01/02/2018 | Page 2 of 6 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2018 Mr. MAL 2018 Contest Judges Darkqwolf Mr. Eagle NYC 2016 Native New Yorker, proud Leatherman, IML 2016 Top 20 finalist, #38Special and Mr. Eagle NYC 2016. Super-passionate about HIV/AIDS education, particularly the HIV Smart campaign (www.hivsmart.org). Q’s a member of Team Eagle, working to support the NYC LGBT Center's HIV/AIDS Services. Together with C-IN2 underwear he hosts Jockstrap Happy Hour, a monthly rotating fundraiser to benefit emerging LGBTQ community organizations. Q also hosts the bimonthly fetish party and kink event Rough Sex at the Eagle NYC. He believes in #loveandservice—to be a resource and of use to those around is the greatest gift to self and others. Alpha wolf and Sir to Boy Scorpius Red as well as protector of his pack, The Jungle Book. Loving husband, best guncle ever, at home on the dance floor, loves to travel. And never met a jockstrap he didn't like-- they're kinda his thing. Keep tabs on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @Darkqwolf Doc Ms. Pittsburgh Leather/Fetish 2012, American Leatherwoman 2012 Doc is a Pixie Butch Leatherdyke Sensation Junkie who has been out and about in the greater kink and leather communities for a decade, noting she knew she was kinky before she realized she loved women. She runs Pittsburgh's Queer Munch, teaches classes on sensation play and consent, is the MC for Pittsburgh Leather Pride Weekend, continues to educate and advocate for survivors of rape and sexual assault, and she worries...have you eaten??? This Neurotic Jewish Mother hurts the elderly (consensually) by day, and, by night, is a devoted, collared wifeyboy to her Sir Wifeybabymama. She is proud to have held the titles of Ms. Pittsburgh Leather/Fetish 2012 and American Leatherwoman 2012 and is honored and humbled to be a part of the judging panel for MAL. 01/02/2018 | Page 3 of 6 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2018 Mr. MAL 2018 Contest Judges Matt “Bragi” Ray Matt (commonly known as Bragi) is a proud leatherboy located in Washington, D.C. and the current President of the D.C. Boys of Leather. Despite his tender age and innocent looks he is someone that has grown up, so to speak in the Leather community; drawing from the cultures rich, long standing history all while offering a new generational perspective. With his roots, he holds in the community, boy Matt has pushed himself into advocacy; attempting to bridge the world he loves so much and the greater LGBT community. Matt believes in the healthiness in fluidity and is vocal about the toxicity behind the stigmatization behind Kink/BDSM. He strives to play a role in the new directions the Leather sub-culture goes as it continues to evolve. This lead to Matt taking on the initiative of reinstating the DC Boys of Leather, an opportunity not taken lightly. He believes in the pressing need for a safe environment for all to explore, learn and contribute to their submissive side free of any possible judgement. Nothing has been more rewarding, “Seeing others open up has been emotional on both ends. Discovering all sides of yourself is a scary process and receiving empathy and support from others is crucial.” Matt has a deep appreciation for Raunch, beards and dark corners, and is beyond humbled and honored to be a representative of the judging panel for MAL 2018. Sister Tiny Bubbles Sister Tiny Bubbles is much more than just the delicate and dainty flower you see before you. She serves the LGBT community with a lightheartedness and a sense of humor that will make you smile. She has been spotted at community events such as Scarlet's Bake Sale, Capital Pride, the Gay Games DC 2022 bid, the Walk to End HIV, and can be more regularly seen in the last stall of the DC Eagle. While Tiny is still carving out her path in life, her secular counterpart, Marc, is well versed with the leather community. Marc had the privilege and honor of holding the Mr. PW’s Leather title in 2012 and the first runner up to Mr. Mid Atlantic Leather 2012. Additionally, he was part of the DC Boys of Leather from 2006-2011, holding executive offices and earning the Bryan “pup” Mullikan Leatherboy of the Year award for 2009.
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