Pledge Kit 1-3

Question 1

What is the mission statement?

Answer 1

The onyx pearl northeast chapter is to build a sisterhood that supports, educates, and empowers women of color in the leather/bdsm/fetish lifestyles. As a responsible leather organization in the New York Metro community we strive to engage in several social educational service and charitable endeavors within the NY/NJ/CT area that develops friendships and promote safety for women.

Question 2

What is the date and what is the chapter that started onyx?

Answer 2

1995, Chicago, Midwest

Question 3

When was the New York North East Onyx chapter first founded?

Answer 3

2005

Question 4

What is the date the Onyx pearls established after it was disbanded?

Answer 4

November 12th 2016

Question 5

Who made the onyx coat of arms/ club colors

Answer 5

Charles Cole of the Chicago Caliber Leather -coat of arms

Question 6

Who are the founding fathers of Onyx?

Answer 6

David, Wes, Nate, Stephen, and Mufasa Ali

Question 7

Who are the founding mothers of Onyx Pearls?

Answer 7

Jill Carter, Mama Vi, Mistress Lash, Goddess Lakshimi, Lady D

Question 8

What year was the original onyx pearls NY/NE founded?

Answer 8

2008

Question 9

Who are the original founders of the ONYx Pearls NY/NE chapter?

Answer 9

Goddess Roze, Goddess Coko, Lady Sabrina, Lady N, Lady Raven, and Ms. Petal

Question 10

Who are the second mothers of Onyx Peals NE?

Answer 10

Phixate, Wicked, Cocoa Sky, Kya Nite, Master Kaddan and Sir Raven

Question 11

Why did the founding fathers create onyx?

Answer 11

Allow men of color to explore their kinks, learn, and thrive. Wanted to run their own organization and make their own decisions and create a safe space

Question 12

Name two things every Onyx Pearl Pledge should embody?

Answer 12

Be seeking a sisterhood of like-minded, dedicated women with integrity in the lifestyle
Feel a call to serve the leather and alt lifestyle community
Find it a priority to support women in the alt lifestyles explore, be educated, and become empowered
Be proactive, dedicated, and able to honor commitments and obligations
Have a positive mindset and be inclusive of gender, sexuality, and fetish identities

Question 13

Onyx Pearl Chapters

Answer 13

Onyx southeast 2006
Onyx Northeast 2008
Onyx Mid-Atlantic 2015
Onyx Great Lakes 2018
Onyx Southern Leather 2018
Onyx Deep South 2018

Question 14

Who created the onyx brand?

Answer 14

Wes Gibson

Question 15

Leather events

Answer 15

Business meetings, educational sessions, munches, bar nights, play parties, community events, leather contests, leather conferences

Question 16

Leather Hierarchy and why is it important to honor?

Answer 16

To honor and acknowledge the leather people, titleholders, bootblacks, and elders whose shoulders we stand on. It demonstrates respect. You can never erase history and facts. Don’t be ignorant. See a bigger/broader picture than todays microcosm. Demonstrate perspective

Question 17

Hierarchies and Affiliations

Answer 17

Coalitions, Houses, Chosen Family, Peer groups, Lineage

Question 18

8 Characteristics of sisterhood CAGALS ID

Answer 18

Compassion
Authenticity
Gratitude
Accountability
Loyalty
Service
Integrity
Dedication

Question 19

What is a Leather family?

Answer 19

Leather family is a group of people who are your chosen family bound by their shared love for leather.

Question 20

Onyx Pearl Hierarchy

Answer 20

Founding Mothers/sisters—Leather community elders
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Mothers/ sisters Onyx Pearl National council
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Chapter/Board
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Chapter|Members (Full & Associate)
chapter/Big Sister
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Chapter/Pledges

Question 21

What are the skills to build a sisterhood/siblinghood?

Answer 21

Mutual respect, Agreement/Disagreement, avoid gossip, Healing power or conversation, empowerment, unconditional love, conflict resolution

Question 22

8 original pearls

Answer 22

Jill Carter , Mama Vi, Queen Cougar, Mistress Stacy, Mistress Lash, Lady Cocoa, Lady Dee and Goddess Lakshmi