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Contestant Events - Optional

• Registration
• Roast of IML 2012
• Victory Party
• Winners Press Conference
• Contestant Score Pick-up
• Black & Blue Ball

 

Optional Contestant Registration

Contestants are encouraged to attend the optional registration on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:00pm. By attending this event, you can complete all of the necessary paperwork and schedule your official IML photo shoot prior to Thursday’s Orientation.

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Woody Woodruff, International Mr. Leather 2012 and Nick Elliot, International Mr. Bootblack 2012 Roast a

All contestants are invited to attend the roast of Woody Woodruff, IML 2012 and Nick Elliot IMBB2012 at the Leather Archives and Museum on Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7pm-11pm. Roast begins at 9pm in the Etienne Auditorium. This is the perfect opportunity to visit the LA&M. Tickets for this event must be purchased at the LA&M website. Bus transportation from the hotel begins around 7:15 pm.

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Victory Party at the House of Blues

One of the biggest parties in Chicago happens at the House of Blues immediately following Sunday’s Contest. DJs for this year’s Victory Party will be announced in the weeks ahead. Please let Joey McDonald, Den Daddy, know if you are interested in attending this event.

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IML Winners’ Press Conference in the Leather Market

IML encourages all contestants to attend the Winner’s Press Conference & Photo Shoot Monday, May 27, 2013 at 12 noon. We will let you know where this event will be held. This is an excellent opportunity for you to show your support for and congratulate the winners of IML 34.

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Contestant Score Pick-up at the IML Office

Each contestant may pick up his own scores on Monday after 12 noon in the IML Volunteer Registration office located in the host hotel. IML will not give scores to anyone but the contestant himself. If circumstances prevent you from picking your scores up, contact Jon Krongaard, IML Coordinator, at the IML office to request that your scores be sent to you.

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Black & Blue Ball at Excalibur Night Club

The Black & Blue Ball is final blow-out and wildest party of IML, and it happens Monday, May 27 at Excalibur, Chicago’s largest nightclub. It is a time to celebrate the weekend and the men that you have come to know.

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