BESS - Events February, 2006

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February, 2006
Wednesday
Feb, 1st " Topic: Caning 101 - An Introduction to the Pains and Pleasures "
With: Glenda Rider
This toy strikes fear into the souls of many bottoms at it's very mention - come find out WHY. This workshop will cover the basic techniques of using a cane for pain and pleasure. We will also discuss some of the history and traditions surrounding canes, the types of canes available today and their care.
Glenda Rider's Bio:

Glenda dates her participation in the "organized scene" back to the National Lesbian Conference held in Atlanta in April of 1991. Connections were made there which led to her co-founding Lesbarados in Washington, DC, a few months later and indirectly to Glenda becoming the first woman to hold an Eagle Bar title as MS Baltimore Eagle 1992.

She went on to join many organizations thru the years, starting a few more along the way. Glenda currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) and as Co-coordinator of FIST- Females Investigating Sexual Terrain. She is also the co-chair for DC LeatherFEST which will celebrate it’s first year this May.

Glenda owns Play House Studios in Baltimore which is 4500 square feet of play space including many different fantasy spaces and decorated with a large fetish art collection.

Glenda is a professional financial planner and investment manager specializing in alternative family situations.

She is currently dating a number of amazing women, several of their spouses and ONE CUTE BOY.

Time: 7:30 to 9:00 pm.
Cost: $5. for Contributors, $7 for Non Contributors.
Welcome Meeting: 7pm. - Free of charge.
Location and direction information can be found here.

For more information email:    BESS Education Team.

Wednesday
Feb, 15th " Topic: Dating in the Scene "

How did you spend your Valentine’s Day? With the top or bottom of your dreams? Wishing you had the top or bottom of your dreams? Come join us for a friendly and fun conversation about Dating in the Scene. Bring your questions and your stories of your first dates in the scene.
Time: 7:30 to 9:00 pm.
Cost: $5. for Contributors, $7 for Non Contributors.
Welcome Meeting: 7pm. - Free of charge.
Location and direction information can be found here.

For more information email:    BESS Education Team.

Saturday
Feb, 25th

" The Pleasures of Electro-Erotic Play "
With: David Cook
This E-Play workshop will consist of hands-on learning how to safely use three common types of electric toys: the Magic Wand, a TENS unit and, Paradise Electro Stimulations (PES) equipment. Everyone will have an opportunity to learn the equipment by using it on them self; you will learn quickly how each feels and how to control the pleasure stimulation. The PES units have a wide variety of attachments that are designed for surface or internal stimulation. We ask all attendees to ensure their personal cleanliness by having a bowel movement and urinating prior to the workshop. It's absolutely acceptable for women having their period to participate. All of the attachments are and will be clean and sanitized during the workshop. By its very nature, this is an advanced play workshop; but, all levels of players are welcome to attend. We will have fun together quickly moving from introductory information and skills, through intermediate skills then, practicing some marvelous advanced techniques. Come to learn; come to have a highly stimulated learning experience

David Cook is a scene-friendly psychologist who first developed his appreciation for the fine art of BDSM while growing up in the San Francisco Bay area. The good doctor is an active player who is as comfortable in his leathers as his suits. He is a long-time contributor to safe, sane, pleasure-filled learning opportunities for adults to expand their playing skills. His fun-filled, highly interactive classes and workshops have been a hit from coast to coast, Canada, and the UK.
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Cost: Tickets for this event will be presold at BESS meetings
Location and direction information will be provided when you purchase your tickets.

For more information, contact the BESS Education Team.

Saturday
Feb, 25th

It's time for BESS to party!
BESS Social
BESS is having it's monthly social and all contributors and their guests are invited.

Time: 9:00pm to 2:00am.
Cost: $20 for Contributors, $25 for Guests.
Welcome Meeting: None
Location and direction information will be provided when we get your RSVP.

For more information or to RSVP email:    BESS Social Team.

Monday
Feb, 27th BESS Business Meeting
Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
Cost: Free

BESS Board of Directors' meeting. Please come out, learn more about BESS, and volunteer! For directions, click here.

Wednesday Feb, 1st	" Topic: Caning 101 - An Introduction to the Pains and Pleasures " With: Glenda Rider This toy strikes fear into the souls of many bottoms at it's very mention - come find out WHY. This workshop will cover the basic techniques of using a cane for pain and pleasure. We will also discuss some of the history and traditions surrounding canes, the types of canes available today and their care. Glenda Rider's Bio: Glenda dates her participation in the "organized scene" back to the National Lesbian Conference held in Atlanta in April of 1991. Connections were made there which led to her co-founding Lesbarados in Washington, DC, a few months later and indirectly to Glenda becoming the first woman to hold an Eagle Bar title as MS Baltimore Eagle 1992. She went on to join many organizations thru the years, starting a few more along the way. Glenda currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) and as Co-coordinator of FIST- Females Investigating Sexual Terrain. She is also the co-chair for DC LeatherFEST which will celebrate it’s first year this May. Glenda owns Play House Studios in Baltimore which is 4500 square feet of play space including many different fantasy spaces and decorated with a large fetish art collection. Glenda is a professional financial planner and investment manager specializing in alternative family situations. She is currently dating a number of amazing women, several of their spouses and ONE CUTE BOY. Time: 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Cost: $5. for Contributors, $7 for Non Contributors. Welcome Meeting: 7pm. - Free of charge. Location and direction information can be found here. For more information email: BESS Education Team.
Wednesday Feb, 15th	" Topic: Dating in the Scene " How did you spend your Valentine’s Day? With the top or bottom of your dreams? Wishing you had the top or bottom of your dreams? Come join us for a friendly and fun conversation about Dating in the Scene. Bring your questions and your stories of your first dates in the scene. Time: 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Cost: $5. for Contributors, $7 for Non Contributors. Welcome Meeting: 7pm. - Free of charge. Location and direction information can be found here. For more information email: BESS Education Team.
Saturday Feb, 25th	" The Pleasures of Electro-Erotic Play " With: David Cook This E-Play workshop will consist of hands-on learning how to safely use three common types of electric toys: the Magic Wand, a TENS unit and, Paradise Electro Stimulations (PES) equipment. Everyone will have an opportunity to learn the equipment by using it on them self; you will learn quickly how each feels and how to control the pleasure stimulation. The PES units have a wide variety of attachments that are designed for surface or internal stimulation. We ask all attendees to ensure their personal cleanliness by having a bowel movement and urinating prior to the workshop. It's absolutely acceptable for women having their period to participate. All of the attachments are and will be clean and sanitized during the workshop. By its very nature, this is an advanced play workshop; but, all levels of players are welcome to attend. We will have fun together quickly moving from introductory information and skills, through intermediate skills then, practicing some marvelous advanced techniques. Come to learn; come to have a highly stimulated learning experience David Cook is a scene-friendly psychologist who first developed his appreciation for the fine art of BDSM while growing up in the San Francisco Bay area. The good doctor is an active player who is as comfortable in his leathers as his suits. He is a long-time contributor to safe, sane, pleasure-filled learning opportunities for adults to expand their playing skills. His fun-filled, highly interactive classes and workshops have been a hit from coast to coast, Canada, and the UK. Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm Cost: Tickets for this event will be presold at BESS meetings Location and direction information will be provided when you purchase your tickets. For more information, contact the BESS Education Team.
Saturday Feb, 25th	It's time for BESS to party! BESS Social BESS is having it's monthly social and all contributors and their guests are invited. Time: 9:00pm to 2:00am. Cost: $20 for Contributors, $25 for Guests. Welcome Meeting: None Location and direction information will be provided when we get your RSVP. For more information or to RSVP email: BESS Social Team.
Monday Feb, 27th	BESS Business Meeting Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Cost: Free BESS Board of Directors' meeting. Please come out, learn more about BESS, and volunteer! For directions, click here.