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Contestant Events - Optional

• Registration
• Roast of Eric Gutierrez
• 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 23, 2012 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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>Eric Guttierez, International Mr. Leather 2011 Roast at the LA&M<

All contestants are invited to attend the roast of Eric Guttierez, International Mr. Leather 2011 at the Leather Archives and Museum on Thursday, May 24, 2011, 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.

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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 include Neill MacLeod from Toronto and Gary Iriza, IML 2008. 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 28, 2012 on the Leather Market Stage. This is an excellent opportunity for you to show your support for and congratulate the winners of IML 33.

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Contestant Score Pick-up at the IML Office

Each contestant may pick up his own scores on Monday at noon in the IML 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 RJ Chaffin, 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 28 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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