The Cultural District’s annual elections took place in mid-August.
We would like to introduce our new board, existing staff, and historian as well as acknowledge our outgoing Directors.
Stop the Violence II
There will be a Safety Forum: Community Unity Event on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the SF Eagle, 398 12th Street, in San Francisco.
This is a call for our community to unite and stand against violence. We need your support and voices to join the conversation. Let’s come together to show our strength and solidarity.
Participating organizations include ONYX Northwest, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Castro Community on Patrol, and LDG (the Leathermen’s Discussion Group)
At our last safety forum, we planned another which would address concerns of other segments of the community.
Proposed Agenda (not final):
1. Welcome and Introductions (Hosts – Reika)
2. Sister’s Blessing – Tonka
3. Recognizing supporting groups –
4. D’arcy Experience
5. SOMA West Updates
6. Self-defense class
7. Castro Community on Patrol officer (Street Safety)
8. Onyx/Sisters whistle presentation
9. Q&A lead by LDG – Calder
10. Announcements (District Elections/LeatherWalk)
a. LeatherWalk
b. Other announcements
1. Welcome and Introductions (Hosts – Reika)
2. Sister’s Blessing – Tonka
3. Recognizing supporting groups –
4. D’arcy Experience
5. SOMA West Updates
6. Self-defense class
7. Castro Community on Patrol officer (Street Safety)
8. Onyx/Sisters whistle presentation
9. Q&A lead by LDG – Calder
10. Announcements (District Elections/LeatherWalk)
a. LeatherWalk
b. Other announcements
Visit the Safety Forum Facebook event for latest info. Please join us in this crucial gathering.
Beer Busts
Join us for two exciting fun Beer Busts, to celebrate and prepare for LeatherWalk 2024!
Sunday, September 1, 2024
4 to 8 pm
Lone Star Saloon, 1354 Harrison Street
DJ Prince Wolf
Beer / Soda / Jell-o Shots
RSVP on Facebook
Sunday, September 8, 2024
3 to 7 pm
SF Eagle, 398 12th Street
Beer / Soda
Food by Azúcar Lounge
Jell-o Shots / Raffle
RSVP on Facebook
Board Election Results
The Nominations Committee of the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District is pleased to announce the results of the recent Board of Directors and Presidential Election.
We have elected Bob Brown, Jonathan Ojinaga, and Alecia as members of the Board, each to serve three year terms, ending as of the Annual Meeting of August 2027.
We have elected Reika Faust as President, to serve a one-year term, ending as of the Annual Meeting of August, 2025.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the election.
In the Annual Organizational Meeting, with the new Board and President in place, elections were held for the other Officers. Eric See was elected Vice-President, Alecia Burley Secretary, and Bob Brown Treasurer.
Also at this meeting, Board Member Sumiko Saulson resigned from the Board, with thanks and best wishes. The Board expressed thanks to Sumiko for their service.
After that, Stephen Roberts was selected to fill the Board vacancy, serving until the August 2025 Annual Meeting.
You can view the complete current Board roster on the Our Leadership page.