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MR. MINNEAPOLIS EAGLE (MME) CONTEST
1. CONTESTANT INFORMATION
A. APPLICATION:
In order to best simulate the actual International Mr. Leather contest, all MME contestants are required to complete Parts 1 & 2 of the actual 2014 IML Contestant Application. Completed applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014. They should be e-mailed
to both [email protected] and [email protected]. Please contact us if other arrangements need to be made for the delivery of the application.
The winner (MME 2015) will have an opportunity to re-write the IML application after receiving
his title and before it is sent on to IML. He will be encouraged to ask the MME judges for assistance. A network of former judges, titleholders, and contest staff member will arrange support during your title year.
The Sponsor Intent section of the application must be approved by Ed Hopkins of the eagleBOLbar
and before submission to IML staff.
B. CONTESTANTS:
Any member of the Minneapolis Eagle community (patrons, friends, and staff) is encouraged to
enter the MME contest provided that they meet the current rules and requirements for IML (see application). Only 2015 MME judges and other current titleholders are ineligible to compete for
MME 2015.
Note that this is neither a beauty contest nor a leather-gear fashion show. Contestants are
judged on poise, ability to think on their feet, community involvement, physique, stage presence,
comfort using a microphone, leadership, fraternity and familiarity in the leather community, and
over-all masculinity, among many other intangibles.
Contestants are not exempt from the bar dress code and must comply: NO EXPOSED DICKS –
NO JOCKSTRAPS
C. WINNER – Mr. Minneapolis Eagle 2015:
The decision of the judges is final and unchallengeable.
PRIZE PACKAGE
The winner will be provided with round-trip air transportation to and from Chicago, and 5 nights’
stay at host’s hotel for the 2015 IML contest. MME 2015 must be at the IML hotel no later than
8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2015 and may not depart any earlier than noon, Monday, May 25,
2015. If MME 2015 wishes to be in Chicago any additional nights, it is encouraged but is at his
own expense. Ed Hopkins will make the reservations for the required nights.
All reservations and flights are to be coordinated through Ed Hopkins.
The winner will have their IML registration fee covered by the eagleBOLTbar.
The winner shall be provided with a MME 2015 leather vest. This shall be ordered after the winner
is determined and the appropriate size is determined. Gregg White shall coordinate procurement of
the vest.
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Other prizes may be made available as secured by sponsors.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE WINNER
Compete at International Mr. Leather (May 21-May 25, 2015 in Chicago). eagleBOLTbar will
be your sole sponsor for IML and will complete the sponsor portion of the IML application.
Partner with The Aliveness Project to host BINGO at least twice during your title year. BINGO is
held every Thursday night at the eagleBOLTbar at 8 p.m. All proceeds benefit The Aliveness Project.
March in the Twin Cities Pride parade (June 28, 2015).
Maintain a positive attitude throughout your title year. As Mr. Minneapolis Eagle you represent
yourself AND your sponsor, eagleBOLTbar.
2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – Tentative – this schedule may change as details are finalized. Please Note, REQUIRED contestant events will be both FRIDAY Night 11/14
and Saturday 11/15 (both day and evening events).
D. GREET THE MEAT (Friday Nov 14):
10:00 p.m. – close, Minneapolis Eagle (Dress code enforced)
The community is invited to come meet the Contestants, Judges, Titleholders, and other Special
Guests prior to the contest.
Contestants are introduced on stage and will draw numbers to determine the order of appearance
during the interview and contest.
E. PRE-CONTEST EVENTS – CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC (Saturday late morning/afternoon
Nov 15):
a) ORGANIZING MEETING
Judges, coordinator, and wrangler review the plans for the day.
b) CONTESTANT ARRIVAL
All registered contestants must be on time for all contest events. Failure to appear shall
result in disqualification. Coordinator and wrangler explain procedures of the day; conducts
random drawing to determine order; answers any questions.
c) PRIVATE INTERVIEWS, 0 – 200 points
Each contestant will be given a 15 minute interview with the judges.
d) REHEARSAL
Immediately after the conclusion of the interviews and the preliminary scoring by the judges,
there shall be a brief walkthrough of the public portion of the contest. This should conclude
no later than 5:00 p.m.
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F. MME 2015 CONTEST – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Saturday evening Nov 15)
e) ARRIVAL
Contestants, judges and wrangler arrive. A space in the BOLT bar will be used as the contestants staging and changing area. Contestants may store bags, gear, and changes of clothes in
the contestant staging area. The Contestant Wrangler shall be posted in the Contestants’
Room all evening as a coordinator and security. He may also help the contestants move gear
to and from the stage for the Erotic Fantasy.
f) MIXER
Contestants are encouraged to mingle with eagleBOLTbar patrons. They shall be provided
with identification tags which shall also allow them complimentary beverages throughout the
evening. (These are just for contestants and not for their friends or partners. Reminder: A
sloppy contestant is not going to win).
b) KEG-WALK, 0 – 100 points
Each contestant walks through the crowd carrying an empty beer keg. This is your introduction to the contest audience and chance to show off your physique.
c) Onstage Questions & Answer, 0 – 100 points
Each contestant answers a question from the interview and a randomly chosen question presented him by the MC.
d) Erotic Fantasy, 0 – 100 points
Each contestant has up to five(5) minutes to present a personal erotic fantasy. This is a time
to show off your personal kinky, erotic, fetish, or just off-the-wall skills and fantasies. This
may be live-action on stage, a reading (original or other), a mini-play, or anything else. Props,
including humans, may be used. Large props may be moved in Saturday afternoon, but must
be picked up on Sunday.
The only limitations are the time-limit and NO EXPOSED DICKS – NO JOCKSTRAPS
e) Points are tallied.
f) Midnight: Presentation of MME 2015!
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Contestant Application (Part 1)
Please email this page of your application as soon as possible.
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RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
Congratulations and welcome to the MME family! We hope you are excited about competing, and we’re glad you’ll be
part of MME. Once you have read this application carefully and you have provided all of the information requested,
email the application to both [email protected] and [email protected].
Now: for a little housekeeping:
1. International Mr. LeatherTM (IML) Contestants MUST be (i) the winner of a bar, local, or regional leather contest
which awarded the winner entry into the IML contest (a “preliminary contest”);OR (ii) be sponsored by a bar,
business, club or organization that specializes in the levi/leather, uniform, SM, western, gear or related lifestyles.
These are your Primary Sponsors, and each such business or organization may only sponsor one (1) Contestant
per IML.
2. To compete at International Mr. LeatherTM, contestants must be male and 21 year of age or older as of the date
that you register for IML in Chicago. In order to verify this eligibility, you are required to bring with you a copy of
your government issued photo identification (driver’s license, state ID, or passport). We will make a copy of this
document, and it will be placed with your application during the Contestant Registration in Chicago.
3. Contestant Applications must be received at the IML office as soon as possible, but no later than May 1, 2015.
Upon receipt of your full and completed application (3 parts), IML will send you a confirmation email advising you
when to register with the IML Officials at the host hotel in Chicago. You will receive other detailed information at
that time.
4. MME Contestants are required to provide all information requested on this application. Use the space as
provided, and do not reformat this application. If you have additional information that you would like the
judges to have, you must bring 10 copies of each page with you when you arrive at Contestant Registration.
While at Contestant Registration, you will be required to sign and date your Contestant Agreement and
Contestant Photo Release form (these may be viewed online), stating that you will appear at all official IML
events, including – but not limited to – Contestant Registration, Contestant Orientation, Opening Ceremonies,
Preliminary Interviews, Physique and Stage Presence event, photo sessions, rehearsals, and the IML Contest on
Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. Failure to appear as scheduled may result in disqualification. IML reserves the
right to remove any Contestant from the completion at any time, and for any cause.
CONTESTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
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Contestant Name
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Current Title
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Address
Apt/Suite/Unit
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City
State
Postal Code
Do you need a language interpreter? (Check one) YES __ NO __
Country
What language, including ASL?
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Phone Number
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E-mail Address
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Contestant Profile (Part 2)
Contestant #
(Office Use Only)
This page must be received at eagleBOLTbar no later than Thursday, November 13, 2014
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NOTE: Please Type! This is the ONLY portion of your application the judges will be given.
Do not use “see attached.” If you have additional information for the judges, you must bring NINE COPIES (one
for each Judge) as a handout, and give them to the Judges Coordinator during your registration/orientation meeting.
Name: ________________________________________
First
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Last
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Current City/State of Residence
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Current Profession
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Height
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Date of Birth
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Weight
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Age
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Hair/Eye Color
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Other titles held (title/year)
Community Involvement (Please give a brief description from the past 3 years only)
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Club Memberships/Affiliations
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Hobbies/Skills/Interests
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