Members
Current # of boiys: 12
Current # of Associate Members: 5
Current # of Honorary Members: 7
Board Members
President - Tobin Britton
Tobin Britton has been a long standing member of the Portland, Oregon leather community for well over a decade launching himself head first with memberships in a number of groups in the area. Tobin has spent many years as a member of such groups as Portland Leather Alliance, Rose City Discussion Club, Blackout Leather Productions and Bad Girls. Tobin served as Parade Coordinator and President for 5 years of Pride Northwest streamlining many aspects of Portland’s large pride festival and parade. Through his years on the board many objectives were fleshed out including increased sponsorship and donations, a parade route that marched through the heart of downtown Portland and the much coveted “walk around liquor license” that are still aspects of the event today. Tobin has served the community as Ms Oregon State Leather 2001 as well as the leather community as a whole as American Leatherwoman 2002 which afforded him the honor of traveling the country as well as abroad as judge, tallymaster, judges boy and contestant handler for numerous large and small titles. Tobin has presented on such topics as knife play, race play and D/s dynamics for many clubs and organizations throughout the country. He currently serves as President and founding member of The Boiys In Leather Service-Rose City, a volunteer group based on serving its various communities. Tobin is an unowned switchy service boy who happens to head his own family and he is Daddy and husbutch to boy justin, Daddy to girl joni (International Ms Leather 2001, MaPa to boy kip (American Leatherboy 2002) and Sir to his pet karen. Tobin is honored to have received a Pantheon nomination for Woman Of The Year in 2004 and to have been featured on the Logo Channel’s queer travel show “Roundtrip Ticket” when Portland, Oregon was the destination.
Tobin is proud to be a member of the Bloodfolk Clan and honors his mentors and teachers by honing the lessons they took time to teach. Tobin earns his living working as the Maintenance Director for a Senior center specializing in care for alzheimers and dementia patients which makes him proud to do all he can to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of his residents.
Vice President - Tommie
vicepresident@bilsrosecity.org
Tommie has been a member of the Leather community since 1996 when she finally found it online and six months later found it “real time”. She had been looking for it since she was a child; always pretending to be the one who was tied up, punished, and ordered about in hir childhood games.
Tommie began hir service to the community in 1998 when she was asked to run for Vice Mistress of Bad Girls and was elected. She has since served two terms as Secretary, one term as Treasurer, and is the current Chair of Bad Girls; and is a former Treasurer and current member-at-large of Blackout Leather Productions of Oregon, Inc. She is also a participating member of Portland Leather Alliance, The Rose City Discussion Club and a founding member and current Vice-President of Boys/Bois in Leather Service.
Tommie firmly believes that “we get back what we put in” She encourages everyone to contribute their time, talents, abilities, and assets. She believes in leading by example and since she has encouraged and supported others in running for titles she felt it was time to step up and offer hir services as a titleholder as well. So in 2006 she ran for and won the title of Ms Oregon State Leather. A friend recently gave hir a button that says, “Stop me before I volunteer again!” That hasn't stopped hir yet!
Secretary - Justin Britton
Boy Justin is relatively new on his journey into the queer and leather worlds but he burst onto the scene volunteering his time with Pride NW as secretary and Co-Parade Coordinator before he learned that service was his heart's desire. Since that time he's discovered his boy nature and is a collared boy to his Daddy, Tobin Britton (2001 Ms. Oregon State Leather, 2002 American Leatherwoman). As is customary in the Bloodfolk Clan that he is a member of, he gives of his time and serves his community currently as the secretary and a founding member of the Boys/Bois in Leather Service - Rose City and Treasurer for Blackout Leather Productions, the organization that produces the Mr. and Ms. Oregon State Leather contest. Along with service, he's discovered his passion for bootblacking and is enjoying the mentorship and advice from bootblacks in Oregon and California. When he's not volunteering with his club brothers, Justin loves to serve and play with his Daddy, play with his girl, Shell and do boots. He also enjoys riding his motorcycle, playing his bass, living out his racing dreams on his Wii and xbox 360, which is how he ended up as Mama’s Speedracer when he had the honor of being pinned into Mama Sandy Reinhardt’s Family. He wants to learn anything and everything that will help him grow to be the best boy he can be for his Daddy.
Treasurer - domboy
My name is domboy and I have been involved with the BDSM community in some fashion for many years (whether it be curious bystander or active participant). Although I identify as a gay man I am accepting of all lifestyles and orientations. I can understand and appreciate them because it is the diversity they provide that makes our community as strong as it is. I enjoy being active in my community partly because of the energy I feel, but also because of the wonderfully wicked people I have met…you know who you are!
I am Mr. Oregon State Leather 2008 and also a member of my leather family, Bloodthorn. They have continued to be a source of inspiration and strength. Although life has many callings I am, by design, a leatherman, a boy to my Daddy and ready to be man in service to my community as well.
Sgt. at Arms - Position Vacant
Corpsman
Corpsman - Bridget
Corpsman - Simon
I was involved in the online SM community for a few years. I was involved in the origin of Pride Lafayette back in Indiana . I moved to the Portland area in May of ’07. After moving here I started a training contract with Sir. I have been in service to Sir for over a year now. I am currently a student at PCC studying automotive technology. I have wanted a way to get involved in the community along with giving back to it at the same time. I cannot think of a better way then the BILS.
Cadets
Cadet - boy bill
Born 1963 in the Pacific Northwest, graduated HS 1981, college in 95 after a tour in the Military which took me all over the US. I ended my time in the military and met my lifemate around the same time in Alaska where I lived for 18 years. Tired of snow and cold weather I returned to the Pacific Northwest to be close to my aging parents in '02. I've been out about being gay since leaving the military, which was the beginning of my BDSM exploration in 1985. I have a BA in Sociology with a minor in Social Work, am an ordained minister, and certified scuba diver. I enjoy hiking, gardening and serving others. I love arts and crafts such as making useful items like rune stones and jewelry and baking.
Cadet - boy kevin
Boy kevin is new to the BiLS and excited to be a part of this service organization. He has a master's degree which he uses daily which provides great satisfaction to himself and others. He on the other hand, identifies himself as a boy in his non-professional life. Boy kevin has been involved in another organization working with individuals with special needs and currently an organization that provides economic development to third world counties.
Boy kevin is here to enhance his submissive service oriented self.
Associate Members
Associate Member - boy robi
Boy robi is a proud leather boy, bootblack, friend and mentor who has been active with the tribe for over 14 years. During that time robi has held the titles of Mid Atlantic Bootblack 2005, and Ms. NJ Leather 2007. When not active with his leather Family, robi spends his time as junior librarian for the Carter Collection, also called "Moms" library, raising money for Breast Cancer, Aids Foundations, Brother Help Thy Self, NCSF, Domestic Violence, LA&M, and an active Participant in the NOH8 Campaign.
If that's not enough to keep robi busy, in free moments robi shares his talents and secrets with fellow bootblacks. It would surprise no one to find robi haunting leather supply stores in three states looking for new tools and different leather polishes and cleaners to bring to his fellow bootblacks.
A sought after judge at contests too numerous to name and a behind the scenes volunteer for more organizations and events than could ever be listed. Robi is a member of LSM, WIL-I, an Associate of Kansas City boy of Leather, NLA-I, friend New Jersey boys of Leather, CLAW, Centaurs, Mama's Family as "Mama's FreeSpirited boy, Mama's Mischfboy, friend to Dragon Tear and Proud boy of the Carter/Johnson Clan."
Associate Member - girl mary
Girl mary has been in involved and doing volunteer work for over 13 years with the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court and on the fringes of the Leather community. She was Ms Gay Portland 10, Imperial Princess 35 and served 2 years on the board as Membership Secretary and Acting Secretary. She is one of the founding members and treasurer of the recently formed sister group to the BiLS, The Girls in Leather Service (GiLS). She enjoys spending time with her children and chosen family.
Associate Member - Lynnda Hale
Mamma Lynnda is described by her leather family and friends as a "Queer-as-Fuck-Power-Femme-Switch". She serves her Family and Community as a performer, artist, fund-raiser, activist, educator and all-around girl Friday whenever she can. While fond of long walks on the beach, she prefers long scenes with her Daddy, girl, boys, Family and Clan. She does not, however, do long scenes on the beach... sand... crevices... ewwww.
Associate Member - Shell Bishop
Shell has been in the leather lifestyle for four years now. During that time she has been on a path of growth and self exploration. Three years ago she earned her collar from her Mamma. On her journey she has served on the board of Bad Girls and is currently Northwest Community Bootblack 2008. Since having discovered her passion is in service, she has spent time helping where ever she can. It has been said she is the leather girl with a boiys heart.. No one can say she has a fear of getting down and dirty with the boys. In her spare time she enjoys fetish performing with her clan, spending time with her Mamma, Daddy and various other members her chosen family, and finding out just how much damage could be done in ten minutes. She also suffers from a near fatal version of kinky Tourette's as her clan can tell you.
Honorary Members
Honorary Member - Mama Sandy Reinhardt
Mama Reinhardt has been in the Leather Community for over 20 years & very active in the fundraising arena for most of those years. Mama is known for her annual Toy Drive's for Kid's living w/ HIV-AIDS" Sunburst Project" , Leather Walk monies raised goes to The Breast Cancer Emergency Fund & The AIDS Emergency Fund, The Breast Cancer Emergency Fund Dinner for Women & Men living w/ Breast Cancer & The AIDS Emergency Fund of S.F. and Men & Women living w/ HIV-AIDS. She has Judged countless local, Regional, National /International contest's Her greatest pride comes from her large diverse Family of over 1000 + & their undying dedication to charitable fundraising. Mama's Family raises over $1,000,000 a yr for non-profit organizations. Mama's philosophy is " We are Family, together we can do anything" & Ask yourself what can I do to make a difference, then do it from your Heart".
Honorary Member - Thom Butts
Thom Butts has been a member of the Portland Leather community since the early 1990's. As well as being Mr. Oregon State Leather 1997, he has volunteered for several organizations in Portland, including Human Rights Campaign and Log Cabin Oregon (pre-George W Bush) where he was famous (perhaps infamous) for marching with Log Cabin in Portland's Gay Pride parade wearing his full leathers.
Thom served as treasurer of Blackout Leather Productions from 1999-2003, and was elected President of the Board in March 2009. He is an avid supporter of Oregon Leather History Project, a voting member of LA&M, and a member of Tom of Finland Foundation.
He enjoys reading, international travel, gourmet cooking, and (fortunately) working out at the gym (see gold lame, below). Favorite hanky colors include: (in no particular order) Black, Red, Navy, Gray, Silver Lame, Rust, Gold Lame, Teal, and Chamois. He is currently remodeling a 1979 ranch home with his husband Dominic.
Honorary Member - Karen Yew
Karen Yew, Ms. San Diego Leather 2004, focused her title-year on both CPR/First Aid competence and coalition building within the San Diego Leather Community. She was the Co-Chair of San Diego Pride's Leather Realm 2005-2007, the vice president of Club X 2007, a committee member for Mr. & Ms. San Diego Leather contest, and the producer of San Diego Leather Pride Week's All Clubs Night 2004 to 2009. She was a Leather Leadership Conference presenter at New York on "2257 and the Leather Community" and LLC San Francisco on "Club X working with Vice". She volunteered for Free Speech Coalition in 2006 and is a five-time Pantheon of Leather nominee. Karen most recently judged Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2007 contest and received the "2007 Woman of the Year" for the San Diego Leather Community Awards. Karen was interviewed for Kink.com's "Behind the scenes" at LLC and IMsL 2008. She is proud to be a member of the Britton family serving as Mr. Britton’s pet and proud to be known as Mama’s Community Outreach.
Honorary Member - Ben Brown Jr.
Ben Brown Jr. is a local area graphic designer who's work has been utilized with the Oregon Bears, Blackout Leather Productions, Bad Girls, Cascade AIDS Project, the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court, and many others. Currently, Ben sits of the board of Directors for Pride NW, in charge of multimedia and fundraising. Ben was previously Media Chairman for Capitol Pride in Salem in 2001 and 2002, was on the Oregon Bears board of directors from 2005-2008 and is a former Mr. Oregon State Leather. Ben is in a polyamorous relationship with his husband Travis and their adult boy, Patrick. Ben can also be seen at his day job as a bear-ista at the Starbucks in Pioneer Courthouse Square. A retrospective of some of his more recent work will occur in August 2009 in Portland.
Honorary Member - Gene Romaine
Gene is President of Generic Leather Productions of Washington, which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to produce events which raise money for charities benefiting the sexual minority community. Gene was Northwest Mr. Drummer 2001, and is the Regional Sponsor/Executive Producer of the Northwest LeatherSir, Leatherboy & Community Boot Black Contest. In May, 2010, Gene was honored to have had the opportunity to serve on the judging panel of the International Mr. Leather Contest. He was awarded the Pantheon of Leather-Northwest Regional Award for 2008 and the Leather Emerald Award in 2003. He is a former President of Seattle Men in Leather and was Washington State Mr. Leather 2004. He is the proud Patriarch of the Dragon Clan – a leather family whose raison d’etre is to promote camaraderie for proven leaders in the leather community. He is a proud member of Mama’s Family, an international group of dedicated, warm-hearted people that Mama Sandy Reinhardt has adopted for their involvement in the Leather Community – holding the nickname of “Mama’s Generic Leatherman”. Gene regularly presents workshops on various types of BDSM techniques, including fire play, mummification and “Impact Play”, among other topics. When he is not working to promote sex positive culture, spending quality time with his leatherboy, or attending almost any BDSM event he can, he works as a trust officer for a large national bank.
Honorary Member - slave paul
slave paul is the Property of MASTER TROOPER FRANK, and has been involved in the Leather community since meeting his MASTER in 1994. MASTER TROOPER FRANK and slave paul follow the Old Guard Leather Traditions and the Sacred Principles of Honor, Integrity, Loyalty, Devotion, Service, Honesty, and Love. Their Leather Family is a triad and includes slave willie, of San Jose, California. slave paul has participated in several workshops, demos, and community organizations with his MASTER. The most recent presentations include MASTER TROOPER FRANK'S Interrogation Demo, CBT Demo, and as part of a MASTER/slave panel discussion at KinkFest. MASTER TROOPER FRANK, slave paul, and slave willie own Black Hanky Enterprises, a business which focuses on BDSM training and education through workshops, books, videos, and gear (www.blackhankyenterprises.com). slave paul also owns Appaloosa Business Services (www.spottedhorse.com), a web page design and hosting company. slave paul is an associate member of the 15 Association and an active sponsor of/participant in the Denver boys of Leather, the Rose City boi/boys in Leather Service (BILS), MAsT Pacific Northwest (Masters And slaves Together), RCDC (Rose City Discussion Club), KinkFest, In The Woods, Leatherwoods, Paradise Unbound, the Portland Leather Alliance, and the Salem Kink Library.
Interested in becoming a member?
Any individual who identifies as a leatherboy/boi may apply to the brotherhood by completing a membership application.
The Boys In Leather Service-Rose City sets it’s Core Values in accordance with the mission and purpose of the organization. Members will be expected to perform the duties of the club in acceptance of these values:
- Shows initiative - All members of the group are expected to locate, promote and advertise any volunteer opportunities to help promote the service aspect of the organization.
- Honor and Integrity - All members of the group are expected to be true to their word and commitments; embracing a behavior that shows a high value placed on reputation, reliability and truthfulness in their lives and as representatives for the organization.
- Compassion - All members shall display compassion and empathy in their dealings with all members of the community in which they serve.
- Service Heart - All Brothers shall hold true to the boy creed in that serving and giving back to one’s community is its ultimate reward. The desire to serve and make a difference in the community as a whole should be viewed with the utmost respect.
- Self-motivated - All members should be self-reliant and self-motivated, creating opportunities to serve and actively recruiting like minded members to fill the ranks of the organization. Each member should have the necessary motivation within themselves to be a full serving member.
- Role models - All members are expected to behave in a manner that positively affects others in the community.
- Gives back to the community - All members are expected to maintain and honor the mission and purpose of the organization with their actions and service to the community as a whole. Volunteer service being the main purpose, members are expected to give of their time wherever it is needed. Brothers must also complete at least 25 hours of volunteer service a year.
- Dedicated - All members are expected to be fully committed to positive change through service actions.
If you are ready to serve the community with us, you can fill out an application on-line or download one, fill it out and email it to the Secretary. Once your application is reviewed you will be contacted to schedule an interview with the group.
Click here to apply online.
Click here for a PDF of the membership application.
Interested in becoming an associate member?
Do you believe in what the Boys/Bois in Leather Service - Rose City is doing, but don’t identify as a leather boy/boi? You can become one of our Associate Members. You can fill out an application on-line or download one, fill it out and email it to the Secretary.
Click here to apply online.
Click here for a PDF of the associate membership application.