MLT 2013 Judging Panel
HOTF / TLP takes the business of judging our competitions very seriously. We have established a longstanding tradition of building solid, experienced, judging panels each year that include both international, and Canadian judges. The goal is to give Mr. Leatherman Toronto contestants a quality of judging equal to the International Mr. Leather Contest where the new Mr. Leatherman Toronto may eventually compete.
Master Robért Rochon – MLT Head Judge
Robért Rochon a.k.a. Master R has been part of Toronto’s Leather Community for 25 years.
As general manager of Boots and Buds bar he introduced some of the community’s earliest leather promotions.
He served on the organizing committee of MLTC from 1989 to 1990, and again on its board of directors from 2000 to 2003.
He was an active member of Spearhead for 12 years including three years on its board.
Robert’s passions for woodworking and leather prompted him to start Master R’s Dungeon Equipment.
As “Master R” he has performed SM demos and fantasy shows at many leather events.
In 2001 he was awarded Courtlan Forsey Award for outstanding contributions to Toronto’s leather community. In 2009, he was awarded The Eastern Canada LeatherSIR/boy “Community Builder Award”
Sir Kira – International Ms. Olympus Leather 2011
Sir Kira is International Ms. Olympus Leather 2011, Ms. Central Canada 2010, a Leather Lifestyler, Community Promoter, Mentor, Workshop Leader, Panelist, Judge and Performer in the Ontario and Quebec.
She spent her formative years within the Leather and BDSM/Fetish Community. Once she completed her training, she earned the title of “Sir” and was given her cover.
Open and honest, Sir Kira is passionate about the Leather Lifestyle and believes that Leather is a “real time, not online” pursuit. She is “Loud and Proud” at events and can usually been seen mentoring newbies, flogging her boy, Dan, performing a skit, or giving a hands-on demonstrations. Seriously not serious, Sir Kira’s leather heart and sick sense of humor debunks the myths of Leather while promoting the Lifestyle.
And if you are wondering where the fun is at…..follow her laughter.
Jason Hendrix – International Mr. Leather 2004
Jason Hendrix is a leatherman and SM player from Chicago, Illinois. He spent his IML year traveling to leather events across North America and Europe talking about voter registration and voters rights as well as men’s sexual health issues.
Jason has taught SM classes and is always happy to mentor new titleholders and those wishing to become titleholders. His volunteer work has included being a treasurer for several small non-profits, being the Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator for International Mr. Leather, Inc., and being the Editor of The Leather Times the newsletter of the Leather Archives and Museum.
Jeff Henness – Seattle Leather Grand Dad 2012
Living life and taking on those who seek to understand how we got here and where we might be going on this magical journey we call Leather.
Daddy Jeff can best be described as a survivor. Starting in 1981, he has survived producing way too many fundraisers and contests, serving on numerous boards and committees, being a neighborhood activist, a historian, managing a large nightclub and owning a leather shop, two leather titles, HIV and one near death bout of Fungal Meningitis. He has survived and thrived with the help of his partner, Dan “Puppy” Daniels. Together, they plan to celebrate their 20th Anniversary on Monday, August 13th by being lawful wed in Seattle.
Daddy Jeff is the Founder of Seattle Men in Leather (1989), Seattle largest Men’s Club, a Manager of The Cuff Complex and Owner of Doghouse Leathers. Currently, he is the President of the Washington State Mr/Ms Leather Organization. He has been working with the Mr/Ms Leather and the Drummer/LeatherSir titles for over 25 years now. Jeff was Seattle Leather Daddy 1998 and last fall was honored with the title of Seattle Leather Grand Dad 2012 based on his history of being a mentor. He is a member of Mama’s family, LA&M, and is the Patriarch of the Bear Clan.
Robert Pierre Tomas – Mr. Leatherman Toronto 1997
Robert Pierre Tomas, MLT 1997 and Past President of the Mr. Leatherman Toronto Competition Inc. has been residing in the Toronto leather community’s epicentre for over 20 years and has seen many changes and transitions along the way.
Robert has dedicated a large part of his adult life to community activism, motorcycle riding, cigar smoking and wearing leather. He travels extensively with his partner and always packs at least some leather. Robert combines an appreciation for the Old Guard Leather with a sense of fun and joyful sexual exploration, which got him into rubber-lube-wrestling more than once. In the contestants, Robert, a relentless safer sex advocate, looks for the ability to remain themselves under pressure.
In his off hours, Robert works as an executive in the not-for-profit sector.
Mel Koome – Ms. Leather Cedars 2011
Mel Koome is a first time title holder for the Cedars Campground. She has been around the leather community for 25 years.. give or take. She used to be a part of the Toronto scene but now lives in the Hamilton area. She shares her life with her American partner and her 3 furbabies. Her spare time is filled with renovating her trailer and house, enjoying her friends and travel. She believes life is to be enjoyed to the fullest.
“Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming “WOO HOO what a ride!”
Ryan Lemesurier – Mr. Leatherman Toronto 2011
Ryan Lemesurier entered the leather community in Toronto shortly after moving here from his home town of Gaspé, Québec. His interest in leather first led him to the Black Eagle where he discovered both a sense of belonging and hot leather men. It eventually led him to Northbound Leather here in Toronto where he found work as a sales associate.
As one of the youngest-ever MLT’s (27 years old) Ryan is eager to expand his knowledge and experiences in both leather and kink. He is fortunate to have found great friends and mentors within the community who are helping him along his chosen journey.
Dwayne Bryk – MLT Tally Master
Dwayne Bryk, Mr. Spearhead Ambassador 2012 and Phoenix Bar’s Daddy Bear 2011 (Southern/Bear Decadence, New Orleans) was the recipient of the 2011 Spearhead Brotherhood Award and the 2011 Friends of the Foundation Award for Outstanding Community Support Award this past year, his continuing title year will be about fundraising for The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation Food Programs. Dwayne is a lifelong volunteer – committed and devoted to the determined goal of “giving back to the community”: “I am constantly awed at the beauty and generosity of people, groups, organizations and businesses– locally and beyond. None of the fundraising work I pursue as a leather brother in the community could be possible without the culmination of an entire community working together.” Photograph by Joe Khaiata ©2011
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