BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Board of Education - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Board of Education X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theboemi.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Board of Education REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250429T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250429T213000 DTSTAMP:20250303T013115Z CREATED:20250303T013110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T013115Z UID:304-1745955000-1745962200@theboemi.com SUMMARY:The Impact of Play: BDSM and Your Lymphatic System with Nixa DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nThis class explores our second major fluid system\, the lymphatic system\, and the impact that S&M and bondage can have on this system. Information presented in this class is not meant to discourage any sort of play\, nor replace professional medical advice\, rather it’s meant as another tool to use when assessing our risk profiles\, and those of our partners. \nPresenter Bio\nNixa is a Michigan state licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist. Nixa has been a part of the southeast Michigan BDSM scene since 2015\, and was active in the New England scene prior to 2015. Nixa is passionate about service and was the founding producer of the Service Oriented Conference\, and is the Director of MAsT: Ann Arbor. As someone who enjoys various forms of edge play\, she’s made it her mission to know as much about the human body as possible to make her own informed decisions\, and believes in sharing that knowledge so others can also make informed decisions of their personal risk profiles because knowledge and consent are sexy! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Attendance\nCost to attend this class is $5.00 for members (be prepared to show your membership card) and $10.00 for nonmembers. Admission is payable at the door. \nHOW TO BECOME A MEMBER \nDoors open at 7:00 p.m. Class begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Please be punctual. There will be no admittance after 8:00 p.m. URL:https://theboemi.com/event/the-impact-of-play-bdsm-and-your-lymphatic-system-with-nixa/ LOCATION:The Mothership\, Troy\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theboemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/lymphatic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250304T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250304T213000 DTSTAMP:20250221T011329Z CREATED:20250220T141829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T011329Z UID:87-1741116600-1741123800@theboemi.com SUMMARY:Becoming Leather: What You Need to Know with DevynStone DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nSo you caught a whiff of Leather and you’re hungry to learn and discover what being Leather is all about. Where does a novice begin? In this foundation-building class\, Devyn Stone guides attendees on what Leather is. While very brief bits of Leather history will be given\, this class’s aim is to provide the attendee with a beginner’s working knowledge of what Leather is\, examples of Leather traditions\, language used in Leather communities\, and what it takes to take on Leather as an identifier. This class is welcome to all attendees\, regardless of experience\, but is tailored to be introductory level. \nPresenter Bio\nMaster (Devyn) Stone is an author\, educator\, and JEDI consultant. He is a Leatherman\, an extrovert\, a Sons of Anarchy fan\, and a foodie. He also enjoys organizing events\, volunteering\, moderating\, speaking\, and emceeing! He has been practicing authority transfer dynamics since 2004. Today he lives in Detroit with his property\, Guan-Xuan. \nDevyn is the author of “DAMN! That’s A Nice Ash! A Comprehensive Guide to Cigar Service & Play” and “Why I Don’t Own Them… Yet… \,” offering a concise guide to negotiating authority in relationships. He is the Founder of Pragmatically Kinking and the Executive Producer for THRIVE. \nMaster Stone has a passion for giving and receiving education. His favorite topics to speak on include productivity\, leadership\, consent\, event coordinating\, authority transfer\, and neurodivergence. He believes in diversity\, not division\, and actualizes that idea by promoting strongly affirming spaces and interactions. \nFind more at https://DevynStone.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Attendance\nCost to attend this class is $5.00 for members (be prepared to show your membership card) and $10.00 for nonmembers. Admission is payable at the door. \nHOW TO BECOME A MEMBER \nDoors open at 7:00 p.m. Class begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Please be punctual. There will be no admittance after 8:00 p.m. URL:https://theboemi.com/event/tuesday-class-030425/ LOCATION:The Mothership\, Troy\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theboemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pexels-serj-3208298.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250218T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250218T213000 DTSTAMP:20250220T142348Z CREATED:20250220T142343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T142348Z UID:93-1739907000-1739914200@theboemi.com SUMMARY:Town Hall: Meet the Candidates! DESCRIPTION:Meet the Candidates\nThis forum is an opportunity for members to meet our candidates for election/re-election and ask them questions about their vision and goals for their Director term\, if elected/re-elected. \nAbout the BOE\nThe Board of Education is a community-driven\, democratic organization. The Board of Directors is voted in by the members to represent you in the day to day operations of the organization\, including parties\, special events\, classes\, and expenditures. Just as every committee chair must report to the Board monthly\, the Board must report to you\, our members. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Attendance\nCost to attend this class is $5.00 for members (be prepared to show your membership card) and $10.00 for nonmembers. Admission is payable at the door. \nHOW TO BECOME A MEMBER \nDoors open at 7:00 p.m. Class begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Please be punctual. There will be no admittance after 8:00 p.m. URL:https://theboemi.com/event/tuesday-class-022125/ LOCATION:The Mothership\, Troy\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theboemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pexels-element5-1550337.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250204T213000 DTSTAMP:20250220T140728Z CREATED:20250220T140723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T140728Z UID:81-1738697400-1738704600@theboemi.com SUMMARY:Brat Tamer Harness with @AlyssaJade DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nThe brat tamer harness is a chest/ hip harness that AlyssaJade developed for a quick and easy dirty tie for brats that are\, well … brats! \nIt’s a simple tie that most can do with little to no knowledge of rope! This is non-suspendable and typically can be done with only 1 length of rope. Depending on how elaborate you want it to look\, a second rope can be used. \nPresenter Bio\nAlyssaJade: “I have been presenting rope for roughly 15 years throughout the United States and Canada. I have also taught in Mexico and Jamaica. I started my rope journey from the bottom and worked my way up. Currently\, I practice as a rigger/rope top and do some self suspension. I am a professional photographer with a fully equipped studio in downtown Pontiac\, MI. I also teach photography\, lighting\, camera use\, posing\, etc. I am currently running a rope group that meets every Tuesday night at my studio. We also have a monthly rope lab/open practice day once a month\, along with a few specialized events. Starting in February\, there will also be a monthly play party.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Attendance\nCost to attend this class is $5.00 for members (be prepared to show your membership card) and $10.00 for nonmembers. Admission is payable at the door. \nHOW TO BECOME A MEMBER \nDoors open at 7:00 p.m. Class begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Please be punctual. There will be no admittance after 8:00 p.m. URL:https://theboemi.com/event/tuesday-class-020425/ LOCATION:The Mothership\, Troy\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theboemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pexels-pixabay-392791.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250121T213000 DTSTAMP:20250220T135624Z CREATED:20250220T135619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T135624Z UID:75-1737487800-1737495000@theboemi.com SUMMARY:Trauma-informed BDSM with Jennifer Schwartz DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nClinical social worker and sexual health educator Jennifer Schwartz (SchadenFraulein)\, She/They\, will lead this introductory workshop including brief lecture\, interactive learning\, somatic exercises\, and risk-reduction planning focused on helping individuals with a trauma history to navigate BDSM in a risk-reduced way\, as well as providing general insight on how to support individuals experiencing trauma during play. Additional time for audience discussion and a Q& A will be alotted. \nBonus Offering\nLansing Area AIDS Network testing staff will also be on-site to provide free HIV testing and safer-sex tools\, resources\, and other goodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Attendance\nCost to attend this class is $5.00 for members (be prepared to show your membership card) and $10.00 for nonmembers. Admission is payable at the door. \nHOW TO BECOME A MEMBER \nDoors open at 7:00 p.m. Class begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Please be punctual. There will be no admittance after 8:00 p.m. URL:https://theboemi.com/event/tuesday-class-012125/ LOCATION:The Mothership\, Troy\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theboemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/trauma-kink-072125.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250107T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250107T213000 DTSTAMP:20250220T135050Z CREATED:20250220T135044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T135050Z UID:68-1736278200-1736285400@theboemi.com SUMMARY:Fire! Fire! Fire! with TheMtnLioness DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nIf you are a pyro with a pinch of sensualist or sadist thrown in\, then this class is for you. Fire play can range from sensual to excruciating depending on your goals and skills. We will talk about how to accomplish both with fire. This class is for both fire Tops and fire bottoms with an emphasis on safety. \nPresenter Bio\nPam (aka TheMtnLioness) has been involved with the Board of Education since its beginning. She has been an avid educator and student during her time in the community and has a significant amount of experience with fire play. She can often be found topping fire play for bottoms buffets & Exploratoriums\, introducing new people to the community\, and making people scream in agony or ecstasy. She is excited to help you on your way to self discovery and fun. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Attendance\nCost to attend this class is $5.00 for members (be prepared to show your membership card) and $10.00 for nonmembers. Admission is payable at the door. \nHOW TO BECOME A MEMBER \nDoors open at 7:00 p.m. Class begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Please be punctual. There will be no admittance after 8:00 p.m. URL:https://theboemi.com/event/fire-fire-fire-with-themtnlioness/ LOCATION:The Mothership\, Troy\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theboemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fire-010725.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR