Board of Education (also referred to as “the BOE”) is a not-for-profit organization which is a support, educational, and social group for adults who share similar interests. Board of Education is a diverse group, open to those of any orientation. It is our goal to provide a comfortable, safe, and discreet environment to share, learn, and belong.

The purpose of the BOE shall be to provide education, social, and recreational activities, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, conferences, meetings, written materials, and electronic access in order to: provide skills and technique training and speaker training; to promote the practice of safe, sane, and consensual activities in personal relationships; to promote safe sex practices, provide HIV, CPR, and First Aid education; to raise funds for the work of the BOE and for charitable organizations; to foster interaction among the heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered communities; and to conduct any lawful business and engage in any lawful act or activity consistent with Federal and State law.

The vision of the organization is to be a leading national alternative lifestyle organization that empowers, educates, and supports local communities across the nation.

You must be at least 18 years old to attend any of our functions, join as a members, or receive any e-mails or communications.

Every person who attends a Board of Education function, in exchange for admittance, agrees that they, and their representatives and assigns, will not hold Board of Education or any coordinators liable directly or vicariously for injuries or other damages that result directly or indirectly from attending a function.


The BOE Presents: Wax Play with Mistress Vette & Daddy O

Wax Play – with Mistress Vette & Daddy O

Mistress Vette has been in the lifestyle for about 20 years, and found her love of wax about 6 years ago playing with UV wax. They currently own their own play house, and have a blacklight room set up with the waxing station that is shared for the new and experienced wax lovers. Mistress Vette and Daddy O help the first time wax players feel comfortable and educated before playing begins.

They will discuss different options for wax play and will share what they have found to be the most effective in terms of coverage and controlling the temperature of the wax. They will also cover some safety tips for the bottom and tips to keep the surrounding work station safe.

There will be a live demo taking place during the discussion.

Wear you best UV reactive outfit – come out and have some fun learning about wax.

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The BOE Presents: A day with Jay Wiseman “ This is a public event ~ EVERYONE is welcome”

Three classes for one low price!

You can attend one class – or you can attend them all. We are excited to be bringing everyone this opportunity.

The cost to attend will be $5.00 for BOE members & $10.00 for non-members. You only have to pay once. You can attend as many of the three classes being offered as you want for this single price.


Important!

Please try to arrive before or in between classes.

Let’s try not to interrupt classes as they are already in progress.


Doors open at 10:30 am

11:00 – 12:30 pm Negotiation as Foreplay

Good pre-scene negotiations help lay the foundation for a wonderful scene. Rushed or inadequate pre-scene negotiations lay the foundation for a disaster. Self-confessed “negotiation fetishist” Jay Wiseman will present a systematic approach to pre-scene negotiation, in-scene communication, and post-scene feedback that is easy to remember, comprehensive, effective, and “keeps the fun in it.”

1:00 – 2:30 pm Slave Positions & Practices

Bottoms, submissives, slaves – call them what you will – are often taught to behave in certain ways by their doms, dommes, masters, mistresses, etc. In this presentation, Jay will draw upon information in his best-selling book “SM 101” to demonstrate a very straight-forward, logical, and easy-to-learn series of postures regarding how submissives might stand, sit, kneel, lay down, and so forth. He will also demonstrate how they might position their arms and legs while in these various positions. Further, he will address issues such as speech discipline, eye contact, and other matters.

There will be a lunch break from 2:30 – 3:30

3:30 – 5:00 pm The Realities of Being A BDSM Expert Witness

For more than 15 years, former law school professor and best-selling BDSM author Jay Wiseman has worked in court cases in which some aspect of BDSM was at issue. When it’s crashed and burned so badly that it’s now before the courts, Jay is often called. He is a multi-state court-qualified expert witness regarding BDSM issues. Jay has worked in both state and federal cases, for both the prosecution and the defense, and at both the trial court and the appellate court level. Most of his cases have involved homicides or other major felonies, including death penalty cases in which breath control play was at issue. He has been known to describe himself at a “BDSM catastrophe reconstruction specialist.” Come listen to him speak about the realities of being a BDSM expert witness.


I’m saying this twice because it’s…………

Important!

Please try to arrive before or in between classes.

Let’s try not to interrupt classes as they are already in progress.


What does it cost?

Admission to this event is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. All Attendees must provide a driver’s license or state ID. Members must also show their membership card.


This is day three of a Jay Wiseman weekend!

Other events featuring Jay Wiseman are available this weekend:
Friday night April 26th – Dungeon Monitor Training with Jay Wiseman
Saturday all day April 27th – A Wise Rope Weekend with Jay Wiseman
Dungeon Monitor Training with Jay Wiseman
We have him all day on Sunday – April 28th!
And ending with Monday night April 29th – A handy class by Jay Wiseman


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The BOE Presents: Munches & Classes & Parties, Oh My!

Munches & Classes & Parties, Oh My!

Are you “newish” to our local Kink Community? Maybe you’re a recent transplant to the area? Or maybe you have just started to explore the kink lifestyle? Or maybe you’ve been around forever and you didn’t even know half of these events existed?

Come out and learn some of the most fundamental do’s and don’t’s to getting out there and attending public kink events. The goal of this class is to make you feel more comfortable about stepping out and exploring the local scene and hopefully dispel some of your fears about doing so.

Our goal is to have as many event organizers and hosts in attendance as possible so that you can be introduced, maybe get vetted if needed, and be able to ask all about their event.

There is a slight change in format from last time. Event hosts will have designated areas where they can be found to meet and greet those who attend.

Are you into Karaoke, Spanking, CFNM, Poly, Introverted, Bowling, Euchre, etc, etc???

This is the place for you!!!

If you wish to participate as an event host please contact TheMtnLioness.

So far these folks will be in attendance to pimp their events and vet you and answer any questions you may have.

List of events with Hosts attending (this will be updated as more people RSVP):

The Board of Education
Eucher Munch
Michigan Happy Knots
Shibari Night in Detroit
Karaoke Slosh
Bootblack Lab
Herf
Michigan CFNM
Hump Day Munch
Detroit Dominants
Howell/Brighton Crossroads Munch
Jetts Arcade

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The BOE Presents: Protocols & Rituals “Keeping the Train on the Rails” with Master George and slave bren

Protocols & Rituals “Keeping the Train on the Rails”

What makes a Master/slave relationship successful?

There are many classes on Protocols and Rituals, but this one covers the basics and then dives far deeper. In this class, we illustrate why protocols and rituals in the M/s dynamic is not just a way to micromanage, but a way in which to help the relationship blossom into something much greater and of deeper value than role playing. Protocols and rituals are the landmarks along the M/s journey, the pulse-checking that daily reinforces the relationship and serves to remind each member of their position, their obligations, and their integrity.

This class will discuss the specifics of Protocols and Rituals; from developing a manual and devising key phrasing that is tailored to the dynamics of the varieties of M/s relationships, to putting these standards into place, to overcoming self-consciousness –and discovering the “flip” moment when the protocol becomes second nature, to contracts and reviewing of protocols, to enhancing them and ensuring they do not become either stale or routine. We will also cover how these protocols can be done while surrounded by the vanilla world, including underage children (without them being aware), and how protocols can put the “train back on the tracks” when the pressures of the outside world becomes a distraction.

This is not the typical “Protocols” class; this is how to make your M/s relationship into true 24/7 by finding the heart of the M/s relationship, and building its foundation in bedrock.

Bio:

Master George & slave bren (Southwest Master/ slave 2011)

Master George & slave bren have been on a M/s journey together for 16 years, she became his collared slave in 2008. She is Canadian made American owned and operated!

Both are very active in their local and national Leather Communities and travel the country educating on Master/slave dynamics.

Master George

Master George has been aware of the Leather/BDSM lifestyle since the late 1970s in New York and actively involved in the Los Angeles community for the past 25 years. He identifies as a Leather Master and is committed to promoting the healthy, kinky, and consensual authority exchange dynamic that defines Master/slave relationships both in their local Los Angeles & Detroit community as well as nationally.

Master George served as the Threshold Society Coordinator a pan-sexual dungeon and community center in Los Angeles California from 2009/2012 He was a board member for the Los Angeles Leather Coalition 2012/2013 as well as the Leather heart foundation, He is founder of the Los Angeles Brothers in Dominance (LABiD) a group that supports Male Dominants in the LA area since 2003/2018. Master George is founder of MAsT North Hollywood and current Founder & Director of MAsT Greater Detroit and Patriarch of his leather family. Master George was chosen the Southland Honors 2012 Man of the year for his dedication to his local leather community in Los Angeles, and was honored to be asked to lecture at the Gathering of Tribes in Dallas Texas hosted by the Council of Tribes in August 2012. Master George and was given his cover by Master David Walker in Dallas in March of 2014. He has judged local, regional, and international leather contests. Along with his slave he travels around the nation presenting classes on the Master/slave dynamic, Master George is the Executive Producer of the Southern California Master/slave,Mr. & Ms CA and California State Bootblack contest. Master George is the creator of the Leather H.E.A.T. Conference in the Los Angeles, CA.

slave bren AKA toy

slave bren first discovered the lifestyle back in Windsor, Canada in 1998. She moved to Los Angeles, California to be under the care and guidance of Master George in 2003

She is first a dedicated slave in service to Master George. The Southern California Leather Women 2015, SW Leather slave 2011, The Threshold Society Coordinator Emeritus, from 2012-2013 the first female slave to ever hold this position in its 35th year. She is the humble founder of the Los Angeles sisters in submission (LAsis), Founder of the Los Angeles girls of Leather chapter. She host a yearly national auction to benefit an organization nationally in our Leather community and to date she has raised over $25,000.00. She served as the PR Coordinator for Women International Leather Legacy Conference was the Southwest Leather M/s Contest Coordinator 2013. slave Bren is the Executive Producer/Co Owner of the Southern California Master/slave,Mr. & Ms California and California State Bootblack contest. Slave Bren is co creator of the Leather H.E.A.T. Conference in the Los Angeles, CA.

She has judged local, numerous regional, and international leather contests. Along with her Master she travels around the nation presenting classes on the Master/slave dynamic, slave bren has been awarded the Southland honors Chairman’s award 2012 for her service to her local leather community. Southwest Leather Conference Volunteer of the Year Award in January 2013. Los Angeles Payasos Leather women of the year award 2016


Our Waterford Location

Dark Side of Kink, 3109 W Huron St, Waterford Twp, MI 48328.

Doors open at 7:00pm and class begins at 7:30pm and runs until 9:30pm.

Please be punctual, as there will be no admittance to class after 8:00pm.

Can’t make it this week?

See our Calendar of Events in our FetLife Group or Google Calendar for upcoming classes and parties.

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The BOE Presents: What is a Daddy/Mommy Dom? with Dracose

What is a Daddy/Mommy Dom? with Dracose

Ever want to play as a Daddy’s girl? Mommy’s boy? Or any mix of the four?

Come and discuss and interpret the nuances of the Daddy/Mommy Dom and their respective counterparts with Dracose. Let’s see how the play is different, Or how the aftercare may look. We will touch on many aspects of this type of play including; BDSM, role play, D/s dynamics, littles vs Daddy’s girl, and oh….maybe even the sexual aspect of it…GASP!!! Yes, we will discuss the taboo stigma that can sometimes follow this type of play as well.


Our Waterford Location

Dark Side of Kink, 3109 W Huron St, Waterford Twp, MI 48328.

Doors open at 7:00pm and class begins at 7:30pm and runs until 9:30pm.

Please be punctual, as there will be no admittance to class after 8:00pm.

Can’t make it this week?

See our Calendar of Events in our FetLife Group or Google Calendar for upcoming classes and parties.

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The BOE Presents: The Impact of BDSM Play and the Lymphatic System with Nixa

The Impact of BDSM Play and the Lymphatic System “Know How You Flow”

The lymphatic system is integral to every system of the human body. It provides us with our ability to heal, fight off disease, and balance fluid. Damage to this system can create major health concerns such as lymphedema, autoimmune disorders, and infection. This class teaches a brief overview of the lymphatic system and how it functions, as well as tips on recognizing risk and dysfunction, so that you can assess yourself and/or your bottom and make a risk aware decision in your play. We’ll also be discussing ways to care for your lymphatic system, so that it can maintain a healthy, healing flow. Hands on techniques will be demonstrated as time allows.

Nixa is a New England transplant who has been into BDSM for almost a decade . She thoroughly believes knowledge is power and practices RACK and PRICK in her play. In her professional life Nixa is a Nationally Board Certified and Michigan state licensed massage therapist and internationally certified lymphatic drainage therapist. She’s had the privilege of sharing her passion for the lymph system by speaking at medical conferences and schools regarding the lymphatic system and the benefits of manual lymphatic drainage and she’s very excited to be able to share that knowledge with those in the kink community.


Our Waterford Location

Dark Side of Kink, 3109 W Huron St, Waterford Twp, MI 48328.

Doors open at 7:00pm and class begins at 7:30pm and runs until 9:30pm.

Please be punctual, as there will be no admittance to class after 8:00pm.

Can’t make it this week?

See our Calendar of Events in our FetLife Group or Google Calendar for upcoming classes and parties.

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The BOE Tuesday Night Dungeon Social “ A public play party & social evening for EVERYONE”

Dungeon Social

These don’t happen very often so you don’t want to miss this!

Come out and join us for a relaxed evening of socializing. This is a great opportunity to try out some new play or the equipment without feeling the pressure of a big weekend party.

Or just join us and socialize. Sometimes a quiet evening of sitting around on couches and chatting with other fellow kinksters is just what is needed.


Important!

Because this will be a more public event there are some rules that need to be adhered to.

  • No full nudity. (bits must be covered)
  • No sex
  • Consent is a must before any play.

There will also be a liability waiver to sign and all information will be kept confidential.

Thank you in advance and can’t wait to have some fun with everyone!


What does it cost?

Admission to this event is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. All Attendees must provide a driver’s license or state ID. Members must also show their membership card. You WILL be required to sign a waiver upon entry.


Food and Drink….

Please bring a snack to share – food makes every party more fun. There will be soda and water available for purchase or you can BYO. Be aware ALCOHOL is NOT allowed at a BOE party. Alcohol is not a BYO option, BYO is referring to some type of non-alcoholic water alternative.


What if I want to attend but I’m NOT a BOE member?

Well, the first question is why the heck aren’t you a member? I mean seriously!? We are the longest running weekly educational based kink organization in Michigan. You should check out our website. Educated kink is SEXY.

Back to your question. If you are not a current BOE member come on out to the social and we will introduce you to one of our wonderful membership committee representatives who can answer all of your questions and get you signed up. It’s super simple and mostly painless. You can find more info about becoming a member here.

You do not have to be a member though or buy a membership to attend this event.


What if I can’t attend?

No worries, we will miss you, but there will always be more events & classes. Check out a complete listing of BOE events on our calendar.


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