Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 11:31:36 -0800 From: Eros Publishing Subject: Press Release Contact: Jeff Henness (206) 325-5267 Lthrdaddy@aol.com PICTURES WITH SANTA Santa Daddy and Seattle Men in Leather delivered once again for Lambert House. Over 200 men and women hopped aboard Santa's Sleigh with Santa Daddy for the third annual Pictures With Santa. The event was organized by Seattle Leather Daddy 1998 Jeff Henness, Seattle Daddy's Boy 1998 Rick Yarbrough, and Seattle Leather Granddad 1998 Arnie Norem. Santa's Sleigh landed at The Cuff where there were two nights of some rather fun and somewhat nasty photos that you may not want to show your Mom. Patrick "Bear" Ayliffe and Gary Rose did a great job as this year's Santa Daddies - each bringing their own flavor of being Santa to the event. The reindeer and elfs were played by Seattle Leather Daddies Marc Mead (1997) and Eric Bonesteel (1996) and Daddy's Boy Steve Campbell (1997). Eric and Rick built the sleigh and The Cuff donated the film. Thanks to everyone who helped out and supported a great cause! By the end of the holiday weekend, $550 was raised for Lambert House. John Sedgwick, President of Seattle Men in Leather was proud to announce to the SML membership that SML had donated a total of $2500 in 1997 to Lambert House (Seattle's Gay & Lesbian Youth Center). Lambert House was Seattle Men in Leather's designated charity for 1997. SML raised this money at their annual Father's Day Chili Feed, Buzz Cuts & Boot Shine Party, Seattle Daddy, Daddy's Boy and Granddad Contest and Pictures With Santa fundraisers. All these events took place at The Cuff so a big thank you should go out to The Cuff, SML's home bar! Seattle Men in Leather is a gay men's social organization, promoting with power and pride, the Seattle Men's Leather Community. We host monthly brunches from autumn to spring and outdoor parties during the summer. Membership is $15.00 per year ($20.00 for couples). Members receive a monthly newsletter and discounts at some local retailers. For more information about SML, please call (206) 233-8141, or write to SML, 1122 East Pike Street, #1199, Seattle, Washington 98122-3934, or e-mail sml@seattlealias.com Meet me at The Lava Lounge www.wolfenet.com/~aubrey/lava.htm