DESERT  DOMINION  NEWS

March 2002
Volume 7 Number 3


SPECIALIZED PARTIES HIT AND MISS

The Women Only Party was a hit with nineteen women doing their thing. All who attended said it was a great time. Not having been there, I can't give you my opinion...even though I did offer to DM it.   ;-)

The Men only Party was not as well attended with only seven of us there. Only four people played. I can't really speak for anyone else, but I had a wonderful time (being one of those who did play).

March 16 there will be another Women Only Party. You can show your support by attending. (Having a good time would also show support!)

Coming up on April 13, there is to be a Couples Only Party. Some Tucson Lifestyle Club members plan to attend. A couple is defined (in this case) as two or more who come to the party together, and leave the party together.

I am not sure when the next Men Only Party will be, but if we want to keep it going, we need to support it with our attendance.

ABOUT DESERT DOMINION We are a local pansexual, panfetish organization and welcome everyone regardless of orientation, age (18 and above), race, creed, religion, kink, etc. We would like to invite those who are in the lifestyle, new to the scene or just curious about bdsm to come to our events, meet us, socialize with us and learn with us. We are not a dating service or sex club. We do not find partners for people. We exist to support, educate, and socialize with one another in a safe, sane, and consensual domain. Our members possess a variety of years of experience, of education in related lifestyle activities, and have widely diverse interests.


FEEDBACK NEEDED!
The question was raised at the last board meeting of videotaping the seminars so that those who could not make it could still learn from it. It was decided that we need a survey of the membership before the board made a decision. As I understand it, only the people giving the seminar would be shown on the tape (if they consent). Please contact either Darkefyre at: webmaster@desertdominion.org, or Johnie at: 571-1835 or jwp_shanachie@msn.com with your thoughts on this subject.


On February 27, 2002, Advina collared chris. Congratulations and good luck to both of you.


December 29, 2001, Marvin collared johnie. Thank You, Sir. (Hope I got the date right, sam)


If you agree or disagree with the following article, please let me know -- Johnie

WHAT IS PANSEXUAL AND PANFETISH?

There seems to be a little confusion as to what the terms pansexual and panfetish mean. Perhaps we can clear up a little of the confusion.

According to Webster's Dictionary "pan-" means all and is a combined form. An example (given in the dictionary) would be: panacea, a universal cure.

Given this definition, pansexual would mean all sexes, and all sexual orientations.

No two of us are exactly alike in our sexual identity, gender identity, and fetish identity. If no two snowflakes are exactly alike, how could human beings, who are infinitely more complicated, be alike? In our diversity, we have had to be honest with ourselves in order to know our own needs. Then we've had to be honest with others if we were to get those needs met.

We have had to learn that no orientation whether sexual, gender, or fetish is wrong, or less than any other. It is just the way we are. If we wish to be accepted for who and what we are, we learn to accept others for who and what they are, without judgment. Your needs may be different than mine, but that does not make either of us wrong, just different.

I have been gratified to see acceptance far above that evidenced in mainstream society. In ways, we are a much more closely-knit group than many families. For many of us Desert Dominion is family.

Pansexual and panfetish means acceptance of people for who they are, not what someone says they should be.


LOCATIONS WHERE YOU CAN FIND DESERT DOMINION NEWSLETTERS

In Tucson:

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Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave.
Desert Pride, 300 E. 6th St.
Fascinations, 3656 East Speedway
Fascinations, 7165 East Speedway
Glass Bottom, 2235 E. Broadway
Hydra, 145 East Congress
IBT (It's 'Bout Time), 616 N. 4th Ave.
Jake's, 2921 N. 1st Ave.
Miracle Mile Adult Movies, 1881 North Oracle
Wingspan, 300 East 6th St.
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DESERT DOMINION PROFIT & LOSS

January 28 through February 20, 2002

Ordinary Income/Expense
Income

Interest 0.36
Memberships 215.00
Miscellaneous Income 31.00
Parties 325.00
Raffles 14.00
Seminars 360.00
Soda 29.04
Total Income 974.40
Gross Profit 974.40

Expense

Bad Debt 0.00
Bank Service Charges 26.00
Newsletter 70.48
Rent 650.00
Repairs 114.40
Supplies 55.98
Utilities 116.31
Total Expense 1,033.17

Net Ordinary Income -58.77

Net Income -58.77


DESERT DOMINION STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

January 28 through February 20, 2002

OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income -58.77
Net cash provided by Operating Activities -58.77
Net cash increase for period -58.77
Cash at beginning of period 1,163.90
Cash at end of period 1,105.13


EVENTS TO WATCH FOR

(Editor's note: If you know about events that should be included for the delight and enjoyment of our membership and the general kink community, please send the information to: Darkefyre at: webmaster@desertdominion.org, or Johnie at: 571-1835 or jwp_shanachie@msn.com )

We'll meet for our Munch at IHOP, Grant & Rosemont, at 7:00 PM. Dutch treat. Keep an eye on this section in case it becomes necessary to move the Munch to another establishment.

This is a chance to introduce your-self to like-minded others and enjoy an evening of conversation and great food!

Just a reminder: This is a social event, a group of equals meeting equals to discuss mutual topics of interest. The munch is geared to support, making friends, and getting to know others who may well be candidates for play at a later date. Memberships and renewals are available.

Unless otherwise noted, all DD sponsored events except the Munch will be held in the DD space at 3843 E. 37th Street.

Seminars, H.O.T.s (Hands On Training), & Workshops are $5 members/$8 non-members. 7:00 PM. Memberships and renewals available at the door.

New Member Orientations are open to all and are free. These are usually held at 4:00 PM on the afternoon of Party dates. Memberships and renewals available at the door .

Parties: 8:00 PM, $10.00/person. Bring a share food. Sodas 50 cents, water $1. No Memberships available at door.

A current DD membership card or a card from a reciprocal organization, and a picture I.D. is absolutely required. There will be no entrance without one. If you are not a member, but would like to be one, please see the membership section of our Web site for details.

UPCOMING EVENTS
All = 18+
NC= No charge
Members = DD members & Reciprocal Group members
DD = DD Members

March Sun, 3 - DM Training - 3p - All - NC - Mic Wed, 6 - Munch, IHOP, Grant/Rosemont - 7p - All - Dutch Sat, 9 - Orientation - 4p - All - NC Sat, 9 - Party - 8p - Members $10 Sun, 10 - BBQ - 1p - All - NC - Share Food Sun, 10 - Dom Discussion Group - 3p - All - Donation Sun, 10 - sub Discussion Group - 3p - All - Donation Sat, 16 - Orientation - 4p - All - NC Sat, 16 - Women Only Party - 8p - Members $10 Sun, 17 - Work Party - 10a - All - NC Tue, 19 - Workshop: Torture 101 - 7p - All - $5/$8 - Dennis Wed, 20 - Board Meeting - 7p - DD Members - NC Sat, 23 - Seminar: Safety - 3p - All - $5 - Darkefire Sat, 23 - Orientation 4pm All NC Sat, 23 - Play Party 8pm Members $10 Sat, 30 - APEX Trip - DD Members - See Dee for details April Wed, 3 - Munch, IHOP, Grant/Rosemont - 7p - All - Dutch Sat, 6 - Orientation - 4p - All - NC Sat, 6 - Party - 8p - Members $10 Sat, 13 - Orientation - 4p - All - NC Sat, 13 - Couples Only Party - 8p - Members $10 Sun, 14 - Dom Discussion Group - 3p - All - Donation Sun, 14 - sub Discussion Group - 3p - All - Donation Tue, 16 - Workshop: Role Play - 7p - All - $5/$8 - Robert Sat, 20 - Orientation - 4p - All - NC Sat, 20 - Party - 8p - Members $10 Tue, 30 - Workshop: CBT - 7p - All - $5/$8 - Cheryl/Johnie

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