Pledge Kit 1-3 Flashcards
What is the mission statement?
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.
What is the date and what is the chapter that started onyx?
1995, Chicago, Midwest
When was the New York North East Onyx chapter first founded?
2005
What is the date the Onyx pearls established after it was disbanded?
November 12th 2016
Who made the onyx coat of arms/ club colors
Charles Cole of the Chicago Caliber Leather -coat of arms
Who are the founding fathers of Onyx?
David, Wes, Nate, Stephen, and Mufasa Ali
Who are the founding mothers of Onyx Pearls?
Jill Carter, Mama Vi, Mistress Lash, Goddess Lakshimi, Lady D
What year was the original onyx pearls NY/NE founded?
2008
Who are the original founders of the ONYx Pearls NY/NE chapter?
Goddess Roze, Goddess Coko, Lady Sabrina, Lady N, Lady Raven, and Ms. Petal
Who are the second mothers of Onyx Peals NE?
Phixate, Wicked, Cocoa Sky, Kya Nite, Master Kaddan and Sir Raven
Why did the founding fathers create onyx?
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
Name two things every Onyx Pearl Pledge should embody?
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
Onyx Pearl Chapters
Onyx southeast 2006
Onyx Northeast 2008
Onyx Mid-Atlantic 2015
Onyx Great Lakes 2018
Onyx Southern Leather 2018
Onyx Deep South 2018
Who created the onyx brand?
Wes Gibson
Leather events
Business meetings, educational sessions, munches, bar nights, play parties, community events, leather contests, leather conferences
Leather Hierarchy and why is it important to honor?
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
Hierarchies and Affiliations
Coalitions, Houses, Chosen Family, Peer groups, Lineage
8 Characteristics of sisterhood CAGALS ID
Compassion
Authenticity
Gratitude
Accountability
Loyalty
Service
Integrity
Dedication
What is a Leather family?
Leather family is a group of people who are your chosen family bound by their shared love for leather.
Onyx Pearl Hierarchy
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
What are the skills to build a sisterhood/siblinghood?
Mutual respect, Agreement/Disagreement, avoid gossip, Healing power or conversation, empowerment, unconditional love, conflict resolution
8 original pearls
Jill Carter , Mama Vi, Queen Cougar, Mistress Stacy, Mistress Lash, Lady Cocoa, Lady Dee and Goddess Lakshmi
