2010 CONTEST GREAT SUCCESS!
The Mr. Phoenix Leather 2010 Contest took place on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Velocity Leather Fetish bar in Phoenix, Arizona. Out of three contestants, Kyle McDonal, a 45 year old bartender from Phoenix, Arizona was named
Mr. Phoenix Leather 2010, Oscar Solis, a 23 year old clerk from Avondale, Arizona was named first runner up.

Judges for the contest were Bob Weber,  Mr. Phoenix Leather 2009, Jeffrey Payne,
International Mr. Leather 2009, Eli Edgin, Southwest Ms. Leather 2009, Justin Smith,
Southwest Leather boy 2009, and Master Dennis, Patriarch of the Dragon Clan.
boy joe, padlock leather boy 2003 served as Tallymaster.

The contest was hosted by Daddy Kenneth, Mr. Cellblock Phoenix Leather 2008,
and Hobbit, International Ms. Leather 2008, and co-produced by Stephen Bloom,
Mr. padlock Leather 2001 and Daddy Kenneth.




TRAVEL FUND EVENT

Kyle's first fundraising event was held Saturday, Feb. 27 at Velocity Leather Fetish bar.
The Leather rummage/raffle sale was a great success.  Many folks donated their lovingly
used leather clothes and toys, which were snapped up by others to add to their collection!

Kyle thanks all who donated, and those who bought, and who helped with the event.
Special thanks to Velocity staff and management for hosting!


TRAVEL FUND EVENT

Kyle's second fundraising event was held Friday, March 19th at the Bunkhouse Saloon.
The Arizona Men of Leather presented a Prison Party to benefit the Mr. Phoenix Leather travel fund.  The event was another great success and while helping raise funds, the crowd had a blast.  At one point, the entire Imperial Court was arrested and put in jail!

The next  event will be the Black & Blue Ball, to be held at Velocity Leather Fetish bar
on Saturday, April 24th.

This from Kyle:

Hey all,
 
    Just wanted to drop a note of sincere thanks for all that participated last night at the Prison Party fund raiser for me. I believe a good time was had by all and best of all alot of money was raised due in most part to the efforts of AML and their supporters. A special thanks to Kenneth Anthony and Bob Weber (evil judge) Justice, Bill Mitchell and of course Jerry. Sir Dan and the cell were awsome and thanks to all who installed it. Please pass this on to Pat O and Jeremy and the staff at Bunk who were wonderful hosts.



NEXT EVENT
The next  event will be the Black & Blue Ball, to be held at Velocity Leather Fetish bar
on Saturday, April 24th.


















THEN...
Kyle's Send-Off  party will be a Party Bus tour of our sponsor bars.
Here is the poster:









TOP TWENTY AT IML 32!
Kyle McDonel competed with 51 other men over the Labor Day Weekend at the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago.  He was selected after preleminary judging to be one of the top twenty finalists.  These twenty men then went on to vie for the top three positions.  Kyle presented a powerful and uplifting speech and had a second chance to wow the crowd in his skinwear!
Overall, Kyle placed 18th out of the 52 men competing for the title.



 









CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Velocity hosted Kyle's toy drive and fundraiser for Logan's Playground on July 24th. 
Over $600 in cash was raised and a boatload of new toys were collected!


Bootblacks shined away and Santa's little helpers were showing some skin and selling raffle tickets throught the night.

Joining the festivites were members of the Imperial Court of Arizona, the Grand Canyon Sisters and more!



There also was a sexy santa contest with Mr. Cellblock Leather 2008 winning the title!

Kyle plans on making this an annual event to support
Logan's Playground.






LEATHER/GEAR RUMMAGE SALE

To benefit Joshua Tree and Logan's Playground, Kyle hosted his final fundraising event of his title year.
The sale was held at the Bunkhouse Saloon December 5. 
Once again, great deals were found.

Weekend events included a Cigar Social, a Meet and Greet, a Bar Bus Tour, Interviews,
a Leather Happy Hour, the Contest, and a Victory Party. Sponsors for the weekend were
Apollos Lounge, Bunkhouse Saloon, Cherry Bar, Off Chute Too, Plazma,
Tuff Stuff Leather, and Velocity.
Kyle will be representing the Phoenix Leather Community as a contestant in the
International Mr. Leather Contest, held Memorial Day weekend in Chicago Illinios.






 


 











 








The winner of IML 31 is Tyler McCormick, Mr. Rio Grande Leather,  from New Mexico. 
First runner up: Lance Holman, Mr San Francisco Leather Second runner up: Jack Andrew Duke, Mr Texas Leather Mr. International Bootblack winner is Tim Starkey, of the Boston Ramrod.


The winners with Chuck Renslow,Founder of  IML

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THE CONTEST IS COMING!
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The 2011 Mr. Phoenix Leather Contest will take place on January 6-9, 2011 in Phoenix Arizona. Judges for the contest will be: Head Judge Kyle McDonel, Mr. Phoenix Leather 2010, Lance Holman, Mr. San Francisco Leather 2010 and first runner up to International Mr. Leather 2010, Brad Taylor, Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2010, Jerry Heitman, Southwest Leather boy 2010, and Fae, President of the Arizona Power Exchange. Special guests will include Tim Starkey, Mr. International Bootblack, and Jeffrey Payne, International Mr. Leather 2009. Weekend events will include a Cigar Social, a Meet and Greet, a Bar Bus Tour, a Play Party, a Leather Happy Hour, and the Contest itself. The contest will be followed by both a Victory Brunch and a Victory Party and Barbecue. BAR BUS TOUR Friday night of the contest event includes the annual Contest Bar Bus Tour! This year, the tour begins at Velocity at 7pm.  We board the bus at 9pm to hit Plazma, Cherry Bar, Bunkhouse and then Apollo's Lounge.  On the return trip, those wanting to join the fun at the Chute Play Party can disembark at the Chute prior to our return to Velocity. Tickets for the Bus Tour are $10 and available from Kyle at Velocity, 3-8pm weekdays, and from co-producers Stephen Bloom and Kenneth Anthony, out and about the town.  If you would like tickets, we can arrange for sales by mailing us at info@mrphoenixleather.com.

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