Metro Vancouver Kink

We invite one and all to be a part of MVK’s first Pride Parade. We’re partnering with our friends at VASM and other community groups to represent the Vancouver kink community. We want you to join our Kink Contingent on Pride Sunday, August 3rd, and celebrate with us.

We need volunteers for setting up our contingent, which includes decorating our vehicles and ourselves. Setup is at 9:00 AM on Robson near Bidwell (we’ll let you know exactly where next week when we get our Parade position assigned).

No matter what, we really want to see you marching with us, even if you can’t help set up. Your participation will be fabulous!

We will provide water and goodies, and the opportunity to show your kink and leather Pride. Interpret the theme “Three Generations of Leather Pride” however you see fit. We will have room in our vehicle for 3 people at any time. Those who use mobility aids are welcome.

Fetish wear is very welcome, including leather, latex, lingerie, PVC, uniforms, costumes and masks. The only limit is no genitals on display. Pride flags, Leather Pride flags and Bear Pride flags are encouraged. Be sure to bring water bottles and sun block.

Marchers meet at 11:00 AM, Sunday August 3rd, on Robson near Bidwell (we’ll let you know exactly where next week when we get our Parade position assigned).

We also need people to staff our booth at Sunset Beach Pride Festival, You’ll be answering questions, handing out literature and joining us in the middle of the biggest party in the West End. We need people to do 2-hour shifts from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, and to help with teardown at 6:00pm.

All those interested should email contact+pride@metrovancouverkink.com

Please cross post this as widely as possible.

This is a preliminary list of positions for our community-based and community-driven organization. Please contact us at contact@vancouverdungeon.com if you are interested in being a part of this new society.

Note that the Vancouver Dungeon Steering Committee members and those involved in planning the October 6 party are not necessarily fulfilling the same positions once the board is elected and the society is officially incorporated.

Executive Board (to be elected at the September 25th Annual General Meeting)

• Chair
• Vice-Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Director at large (multiple)

Other Positions (may be elected by the membership or appointed by the board)

• Volunteer Coordinator - An outgoing person, who’s able to recruit, maintain and manage volunteers for group events.

• Party Coordinator - A person with attention to detail, with experience planning play parties.

• Decorations/Atmosphere – An aesthetic-minded person who takes thrill in arranging décor so that the parties feel like, well, parties.

• Vending/Snacks person – A detail oriented, business-minded individual to run snack services during events when the venue doesn’t provide them.

• Tech officer/Webmaster – A tech-savvy person responsible for the upkeep/maintenance of website, implementing changes to the website. Also administers mailing lists.

• Publicist - Manage the public image for the group, crafting press releases for media and general public. Also spreading the word about upcoming events through online communities, and increasing awareness about the group to those who might be interested in kink and other sex positive activities.

• Advocate/Ombudsman – An individual who’s knowledgeable in the legal field, in addition to community services and other resources that relate to sex-positive culture.
• Ambassador/Greeter – An outgoing person responsible for attending events and greeting new attendees, answering any questions about the group and general kink, and being able to approach new attendees and welcome them to events. This person would also be responsible for responding to e-mails from interested attendees.