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: Cigars and Cigar Play 101 with -Willie-

Cigars and Cigar Play 101

Are you clueless about cigars and cigar play, but have an interest in exploring the area? Do you enjoy the smell of gently wafting cigar smoke? Do you find cigars disgusting, but also enjoy humiliation play? Do you want to serve your dominant by providing cigar service? Do you want to build up your cigar knowledge so you feel comfortable at a cigar event or accepting cigar service? Do you enjoy the curling movement of smoke? Do you fear and enjoy the slow movement of a burning ember as it moves toward your sensitive areas? If you answered yes to any of those questions you might enjoy this class.

This class is a 101 level class in Cigars and Cigar Play. It is intended to introduce you to the basic information about cigars to make you comfortable discussing them, smoking them, or providing cigar service. After this class you should be able to comfortably walk into a cigar store and pick out a cigar to smoke or serve to another. We will also discuss ways to do kinky things with cigars. Ways to incorporate cigars into fear play, humiliation play, or just ways to enjoy playing with smoke.

-Willie- has been smoking cigars on and off for a very long time. However, a couple years ago he delved into the world of cigars and cigar play deeply. He is a host of the local cigar munch, “The Herf.” He has a deep appreciation for the world of smoky goodness and looks forward to helping you find your way through the dimly lit and smoky room that is cigar play.


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The BOE Presents: Electric Avenue with SUMW

https://fetlife.com/events/720786

SUMW has been in the lifestyle for 8-ish years, and has been wielding a violet wand for nearly the entire time, having been introduced to and mentored about it by SirGary so many years ago.

This class aims to make the wand less scary for some and more scary for others, depending on what side of the slash you’re on. This tool has the capability to be a versatile implement; let’s see how many ways we can come up with to torture our bottoms! 😉

I’ll also be comparing the benefits and drawbacks of a cheaper Chineseium wand, as well as touching on TENS unit style e-stim.

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The BOE Presents: Body Bondage with Fetvest and his pet-elena

https://fetlife.com/events/733887

Body Bondage = No rope, no cuffs, no kidding. A class and a ‘try-it-out’ all in one !!

‘Body Bondage’ will include the use of plastic wrap, vet wrap, straight jackets and different styles of body bags as a form of partial or full ‘Body Bondage.’ Various ways to restrict movement and/or contain your partner using more unconventional methods, materials and devices. Frequently used in sensation play or meditation, some of the methods shown will refresh or re-center the participant.

Fetvest will briefly cover safety concerns, purpose, methods, materials, equipment and resources, then open the floor for interactive participation. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be wrapped, mummified or encased, this is your opportunity. Bill and his pet elena will be available after the short class to assist attendees who would like to try out some of the things shown in the class.

I’m known as Fetvest on-line or Bill to many and fairly well know as ‘that plastic wrap guy.’ Identifying as a Dominant Switch, I’ve been active in the local Metro Detroit Alternative Lifestyle Community for about 18 years. I can be found at bottom’s buffets, helping out at local parties, talking with newbies, vending my wraps and accessories, hosting events or giving educational presentations. I also build unique dungeon furniture and manage several diverse FetLife groups.

I endeavor to consistently offer a different point of view, be generous with my knowledge and experience, and welcome the opportunity to exchange ideas with others.

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The BOE Presents: Mindplay/Erotic Hypnosis 101 with Blak3

https://fetlife.com/events/729020

Mindplay/Erotic Hypnosis 101
This introduction to Erotic Hypnosis will give you give you a general understanding of that “Mind Play” is all about. What is it? How is it used? How is a scene structured/executed? considerations these are some of the topics to be covered during the class. This beginner’s class is geared toward both, aspiring hypnotists and hypnotees/subjects and will include a demonstration with volunteers from the audience.

After a lifelong fascination with mind-control and hypnosis, Blak3 (Blake) has been involved in the national Hypno-kink community since NEEHU 9.

Blak3 is a Wiseguy-trained Hypnotist and presenter National Hypno Conferences such as MindQuake and leads the Hypno Kink of Metro Detroit fetlife group.

He special interests includes Bimbofication, the study of confusion inductions, and suggestibility on auditory-digital subjects such as himself.

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The BOE Presents: Quiet Strength: Exploring the Kink Community as an Introvert with Sarathien

https://fetlife.com/events/728619

Quiet Strength: Exploring the Kink Community as an Introvert with Sarathien

Do you see people getting together, making friends, and forming relationships, and it seems like magic to you? Do you go to events and feel panicked and overwhelmed, and leave lonely and sad? Do you notice that the louder, more outgoing people get more attention, and wonder if there is even a place for you in the community? There is a place for you and you belong; you just have to go at your own pace. In this class, Sarathien will share her experiences in the community as a quiet and shy introvert and HSP (highly sensitive person), and share her best practices that have helped her have positive outcomes in the lifestyle.
[Sarathien][https://fetlife.com/users/781708] is a primal submissive, with a passion for rope bondage and consensual nonconsent. She has been in the kink community since February 2014. Past credentials include Metro Detroit Sexytime Parties, a sex-positive party geared toward introverts, that ran for 2 years. She currently runs Detroit Area Introverts Unite Munch, for the past year and counting.

 

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The BOE Presents: White Elephant Gift Exchange and game night “ The Holidays are FINALLY over ~ Come celebrate and chill with us”

https://fetlife.com/events/729701

White Elephant Gift Exchange Did you get another uncomfortable pair of knitted socks? Maybe you got a weird whatchamacallit or thingamabobber. Gifts that might be useful to someone else, or not, either way you really have no idea what you are going to do with them. Well, here’s your chance to off them so that no one from your family will know you did it. Bring them to the BOE’s White Elephant Gift Exchange and game night! Here we will play a game to trade them off to some other poor unsuspecting soul. We will do it all in the name of fun and shenanigans. Don’t worry, if you didn’t receive one of the above-mentioned gifts you may purchase something weird or exotic to trade. Please spend no more than $10. This isn’t about breaking the bank. You may also choose to NOT participate, that is perfectly okay too. Did the Holidays Kick your Arse? Join us for an evening of chillification and do nothingness. Maybe you’ll join the white elephant gift exchange. That shouldn’t take too much effort. Maybe you’ll join in on one of the other games? I don’t know what they will be yet. I’m sure there will be some though. Maybe what you really just want to do is hang out and chat with all your cool kinky friends. Snacks and drinks I almost forgot, did I mention bring a snack to share? You should bring a snack to share. We will supply water. If you prefer to drink some other beverage please BYO. Be aware ALCOHOL is NOT allowed at BOE events. Alcohol is not a BYO option, BYO is referring to some type of non-alcoholic water alternative. Important! Rules and stuff! Because this will be a public event please adhere to the following: No cell phones/recording devices No full nudity. (bits must be covered) No sex Consent counts! Thank you in advance and can’t wait to hang out with everyone!
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The BOE Presents: Naughty or Nice Dungeon Social “ Naughty or Nice, what do you desire?”

The Naughty or Nice Idea
We will set up two fish bowls – one for naughty things and one for nice things. If you feel you have been nice and would like some kind of reward put your name and the reward you are seeking on a slip of paper and put it in the “nice” bowl. However, if your desires run a little darker and you feel you have naughty then put your name on a slip of paper and what you feel an appropriate activity should be to tame your naughtiness and drop it in the “Naughty” bowl.

If you feel you would like to reward someone for their nice behavior we will encourage you to draw a name from the “Nice” bowl. If you are leaning more towards the sadistic or service toppy side this night we will encourage you to draw from the “Naughty” bowl.

For example: Nice things might include a massage, boot blacking, food and drink service, firecupping. Naughty things might include being hogtied, flogged, caned, humiliated or spanked.

Heck, I encourage everyone to put their names in both bowls and then also draw from both bowls. Life’s short – do ALL the things!

Someone will be there to facilitate the drawing of names and assist you with ideas and finding your partner. If you draw a name or activity that does not mesh with you – it’s okay – you can put it back in the bowl and draw again.

We will have plenty of experienced individuals on hand to help with negotiating and any new to you skills and make sure everyone has a good time.

It’s basically facilitated pick up play, but that doesn’t sound nearly as fun as having a Naughty or Nice Social. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to get to know some new people.

Dungeon Social!!
Come out and join us for a fun evening of doing dungeon things and socializing things. Maybe just all of the things. Except for the sex things! This is a PUBLIC play and social. Being public means you have to keep the naughty bits covered and NO SEX is allowed. So none of the naked sex things. Save those for when you go home.

Important! Rules and stuff!
Because this will be a public event please adhere to the following:

No cell phones/recording devices
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!

Snacks and drinks
I almost forgot, did I mention bring a snack to share? You should bring a snack to share. We will supply water. If you prefer to drink some other beverage please BYO. Be aware ALCOHOL is NOT allowed at BOE events. Alcohol is not a BYO option, BYO is referring to some type of non-alcoholic water alternative.

Doors open at 7:00 pm and we ask that you be gone by 10:00 pm.

Please be punctual, we lock the door at 8:00pm. For socials events ONLY you can ring the door bell after 8:00 and still be allowed in.

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

Welcoming all of metro DETROIT = including but not limited to = Oakland County = Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Clawson, Drayton Plains, Farmington, Ferndale, Franklin, Holly, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion, Lapeer, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Ortonville, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, South Lyon, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake, Wixom. Macomb County = Warren, Clinton Township, Macomb Township, Mount Clemens, Roseville, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Utica. Wayne County = Canton, Dearborn, Detroit, Lincoln Park, Livonia, Monroe, Plymouth, Taylor, Westland, Ann Arbor, Flint, Bay City, Saginaw and EVERYONE ELS

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