International LeatherSIR / Leatherboy

and Community Bootblack

Honoring the past, Playing in the present, Building the future

boy Ian   (contact)

I was raised as the youngest of seven children in a blue collar home, in Hamilton, Ontario. Seven children? Yes, I was raised Roman Catholic. I have earned my second-degree black belt and have taught karate for several years before I had to give it up due to ankle and knee issues. I was introduced into the leather scene through my involvement with the Hamilton Pride Committee. Through my work with the committee, I met members of the Golden Horseshoe Leather Association (GHLA). I joined the GHLA and befriended my two leather mentors. I owe a great deal to Phil Bentley and John Doleman (the recently deceased founders and owners of the Point Tent and Trailer Resort) for taking me under their wings and showing me the ropes. For all intents and purposes, they were my first leather Daddies/Sirs. It is the memory of their love, boundless energy, and selfless commitment to the leather and bear communities that I take with me through this title year, and always.

You can read boy Ian's blog at: internationalleatherboy2010.blogspot.com