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International Mr. Bootblack Competition

IML is pleased to once again welcome and offer our thanks to Bootwerks of Ft. Lauderdale as the presenting sponsor of the International Mr. Bootblack Competition.

A Message from David Hawks, Coordinator of International Mr. Bootblack

International Mr. Leather 2010 brings with it the 18th annual International Mr. Bootblack competition along with all the mischief and fun that bootblacks seem to bring with them. To say they are a spirited bunch doesn’t do them justice.

This will be my 11th year of involvement with IML and as always, I’m excited to be able to provide bootblacks from across the country a place to gather, compete, share skills and enjoy the community they belong to. If you’ve never had your boots done, you’re missing one of the simplest…and best…treats IML has to offer. The competition kicks off in the Bootblack Competition area located in the vendor market Friday at noon and continues during market hours throughout the weekend until 3:00 pm on Sunday. Be sure to tuck your bootblack ballot into your wallet, stop by, have your boots done and play with the boys a bit.

Also, be sure to join us at the Bootblack Party Saturday night from 8 until midnight. It’s always a lot of fun. Chocolate cake, a Bootblack tradition, will be served.

Each year, one of the jobs I take on as coordinator of the competition is fundraising to help the winner with his travels in the year ahead. I’m gathering a small army of volunteers to help me with our “A Buck for a Bootblack” fundraising drive. Don’t be surprised if someone asks you for a dollar.

On behalf of me and Bootblacks everywhere…we’ll see you at IML!

--David Hawks
Coordinator, International Mr. Bootblack