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News! (*Updated 01/24/10)
*New Meeting Policies - PLEASE READ
In an effort to better cater to the Wash U community, weekly on-campus meetings will be open to Wash U students, faculty, and staff ONLY. Events open to the community will be marked as such and will be posted here on our website and on FetLife.
*The Spring Activities Fair (WashU Community Only) is Wednesday, 1/27/10. See you there!
*Our first meeting of the semester is 1/31/10. Please see our meeting policies above.
*A New page has been added for the Kink Fair, check there for all your Kink-Fair related updates!
*We'd like to remind everyone about Redefining Community Experience! It is a great retreat hosted by the Office of Student Activities. Registration closes on November 20th. Potential student leaders are highly encouraged to attend!
*The ALA will be holding it's next Kink Fair on December 5th - Keep an eye out for more information!
*Purple Hand Fundraiser at Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's on the Loop will donate 15% of all sales between 7 and 10pm on Thursday, September 7th. Donations will help the LGBT Center provide lunch and dinner for the Summit participants.
*Purple Hand Queer Youth Leadership Summit
The LGBT Center of St. Louis is putting on a leadership summit for all current and potential leaders in the LGBT Community. For more information visit their blog post about the event. Download and complete the registration form and mail it in asap. Technically the deadline has passed but they may have a few spots left.
*New Book! Call for Submissions: "Young and Kinky"
If you're under 40 we encourage you to send a submission to Matt
Johnson for consideration for this new publication. While the original
deadline for submissions has passed we contacted Matt and he said that
he is still accepting submissions. You can find the original call for
submissions and Matt's contact information HERE.
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*The ALA is sad to announce the loss of a great leader, Dr. Jack McGeorge, who passed away during heart surgery on the morning of Tuesday, August 18th, 2009.
Dr. McGeorge was the first major speaker that the ALA ever brought to campus (the page for which can still be found here)- with it being such a learning experience we were lucky to be working with a man who was so understanding and helpful! He was a kind and generous man who helped ensure educational resources were available to those who needed them.
Generous with his time, knowledge and experience Dr. McGeorge was a founding member of the Black Rose, and an Emeritus Member of its Board of Directors; He served Black Rose in a number of capacities including Chairman of the Board, President, Secretary and Co-Chair for BR10.
Dr. McGeorge was also an Emeritus Member of the LLC, Inc Board and served as its Vice Chairman and Treasurer as well as Co-chair for LLC2000. Jack was the first Chairman of the Board of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF).
Jack and his slave raven were the North East Regional Master and slave for 2005.
Jack was the recipient of several awards including: The Man of the Year Award (2004) and two Community Service Awards (2000 and 1998) from the Pantheon of Leather; the Pat Bond Community Service Award from TES (2003); both the Elder Award (2000) and the Vaughn Keith National Education Award (1998) from Black Rose, and the Centurion Award (2000) from Joseph Bean and the Leather Archives and Museum. He was also the first to be designated an Anthony DeBlase Professor of the Arts and Letters of S/M (1999) by Leather University.
Dr. McGeorge was also a UN Weapons Inspector and Operations Officer in the Middle East.
Master Mc George is survived by his slaves justin and elizabeth.
Comments for the family may be mailed to InMemoryOfJack@br.org (Jack's family is grateful for the community's concern but asks that communication be limited while they make arrangements.)
Questions and comments may also be sent to info@br.org
Dr. McGeorge's FetLife profile can be found here (You must have an account to view profiles on FetLife).
Dr. McGeorge's Wikipedia entry can be found here.
Jack's official obituary and details about his funeral and memorial service can be found HERE (please note, it is on a site with adult advertisements).
Please, no flowers.Times have been hard for many, including Jack and his family. If you would like to send a donation to help, you can do so by sending a check or money order to:
Justin Tanis
8750 Georgia Ave Apt 131A
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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*The ALA is back for another year! We have expanded our website (and also added a new web address: WashUAltLife.org) and upgraded our calendar! We will resume weekly meetings on Sunday, September 13th (See the Calendar page for more information). We still offer Kink Kab and Kinky Karpool (Check our services page for more details). There has been an increase in the number of events in the St. Louis area which are available to those who are 18+ (as opposed to 21+) and we've tried to keep our information up to date; however, if you run an event or group and we do not have your information on our resources/calendar pages please let us know by sending an e-mail to info@WashUAltLife.org. Welcome Back!
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*Kink Fair: The ALA is trying a whole new type of event, a Kink Fair! Come check out this classic carnival-style event with a kinky twist! We have carnival games, movie screenings ("Vice & Consent" and "Eddie Izzard's Dress To Kill"), panel discussions ("BDSM Vs Abuse" and "You, Sex, and the Law"), Info Booths provided by TRX Tattoo (we will have Courtney the Piercer and Shaun the Tattoo Artist on hand to educate attendees about how to find a good shop- like TRX Tattoo- including what to look for and what kind of questions to ask), The LGBT Center of St. Louis, TheBeautifulKind.com (Author of the advice colums "Why aren't I getting laid?" and "Ask The Slut" will be on hand for consultation), Master of Toys (who will not just be available for asking questions but also for purchasing his goods), Alternative Lifestyle Association, Student Health Services, SARAH, Uncle Joe's and Pride Alliance. There will be Free Food! Free Games! Free Raffles! Free Demonstrations! It'll be a great, FREE time! There will be a raffle every half hour! Raffle Tickets are free (you can get them by buying something at our bakesale in downstairs DUC this week, by completing the puzzles we're handing out during the week, by playing carnival games, by talking to our vendors etc etc etc). For directions to the Kink Fair click here or send an e-mail to ALAAdvisor@yahoo.com!
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*Bake Sale: The ALA is having a Bake Sale in the Downstairs of the DUC by the North stairs from 11am-3pm Tuesday-Friday. Come get some home-baked goods, a classic bagged lunch, and even some Ben & Jerry's! Get a free raffle ticket for the Kink Fair by every purchase and also by completing the 4 different puzzles we're putting out each day- every puzzle you complete is worth a raffle ticket, that means you could get 16 free raffle tickets before the event even begins!
*Sex Week: Congratulations to the ALA on FIVE successful Sex Week events! Never before has the ALA had 5 successful and well attended events in ONE WEEK! Congratulations to Kourtney and Rachel and all the members of the ALA who helped for really putting the ALA on the map on campus by hosting such popular events.
*Drag Show/Fetish Fashion Show: This year Pride Alliance is doing a Drag Show on February 27th and they have asked the ALA to do a Fetish Fashion Show component. If you're interested in being a model or a vendor let us know by sending an e-mail to AltLife@SUGroups.WUSTL.EDU
*Policy Changes (as of 8/08): Weekly meetings/discussions/presentations will be open only to members of the WashU community, students at other local schools and those to whom we extend an invitation. If you are not part of the WashU community or a student in St. Louis but would like to attend our weekly meetings please send an e-mail to AltLife@sugroups.wustl.edu and let us know a little about you and we will consider each person on a case by case basis. This is for the safety of our members. Special events, community outreach programs, etc will still generally be open to the public but policies for each event will vary so please read the details for each one as they come up.
*New TNG Group in St. Louis: We're very excited to announce that St. Louis now has a TNG (The Next Generation) group in St. Louis for kinky people 18-35 and their significant others. This group will be hosting a munch at various locations around St. Louis once a month. Check our Calendar or join our mailing list to learn about their upcoming munches. The easiest way to currently RSVP for their munches is to create an account at FetLife.com and join their group "St. Louis TNG". While RSVPing is not required it is appreciated, if you plan to attend one of their events as listed on our calendar please send an e-mail to ALAAdvisor@yahoo.com and we will RSVP for you and help you find a ride if you need one.
Student Life 2/13/2009 Sex Week Edition "Thud or Sting"
Student Life 10/5/2007 "Forbidden Fun: Exploring Sexual Lifestyles"
Student Life 2/14/2007 Sex Week Edition "Asexuality Forum Delves into Alternative Lifestyles"
Student Life 2/12/2007 Sex Week Edition "Sex Week to Feature Sue Johanson, other notable speakers"
Student Life 1/25/2007 "Campus Drag Show Debuts"
Student Life 2/13/2006 Sex Week Edition "One on One:BDSM"
Student Life 2/14/2005 Sex Week Edition "Dominance and Submission"
Student Life 4/21/2005 "It Aint All Whips And Chains- Club Shows New Side of BDSM"
(Join our mailing list to find out which topics are coming up!)
*Domestic Violence Vs BDSM
*Masochism Vs Self Harm
*BDSM in the Media
*Coming Out
*Societal Expectations
*Pros & Cons of Communities
*Communication
*Polyamory Vs Infidelity
*Fluidity in Gender & Sexuality
*Labels
*Discipline Vs Dominance
*The Law (On & Off Campus)
*Self Harm Vs Masochism
*Coming to terms w/ our desires
*Feminism & M/f
*PR Problems
*Identity
*Asexuality
*Gender/Transgender
*Gender Vs Sex
*Subspace & Subdrop
*Domspace & Domdrop
*SCC & RACK
*Safewords & Safecalls
*Sub's voice in a relationship
*Non Traditional Relationships
*Meeting Like-Minded People
(Join our mailing list to find out what we have coming up!)
*Caning
*Rope Bondage/Quick Ties
*Edge Play Safety
*BDSM 101
*DM Training
*Flogging
*Single Tail
*Wax Play
*Leather Care
*CPR Training
*SafeZones Training
*Devious Dollar Store Products
*Making Your Own Toys
*Writing in the Lifestyle
*History of Kinky Sex
*You, Sex and the Law
*Electric Play
*Creating Spaces for Good Sex
*Oral Sex
*Protocol
*Latex
*Kinky & Successful Series
*Burlesque, Pole & Belly Dancing
*Fetish Fashion Show
*Vendor Fair
*Pro Dominatrix
