The Humility of a Leatherman 

“The humility of a leatherman is not bestowed upon him…it is learned.”   
Good Evening…distinguished judges, and my brothers and sisters in leather, rubber, and all the fetish groups represented here this weekend… 
It’s in the spirit of humility that we must tear down walls within ourselves and build bridges between all of our lifestyle groups. 
Let’s welcome our new-comers with warmth and compassion…  
Let’s teach them core values:  Honor, Trust, Respect, Loyalty and Family… 
Let’s build strong leather communities where titles are earned, not self proclaimed. 
Through honesty and integrity, let’s teach each other what it means to be a true leatherman…a true leatherwoman…  
Let’s lead by example … demonstrating acceptance and harmony between genders, ethnicities, and generations… 
It’s in diversity and cohesion that our community attains unshakable strength…In the spirit of humility, and harmony. 
Thank you for this opportunity.