History of the Keys Munch
The Keys Munch was founded late 2001 by IrishFlogger and his (at the time)
collared submissive helen. After moving from a thriving Ft Lauderdale BDSM
scene, it was hoped that a sexy kinky town like Key West with events such as
Fantasy Fest, would also be in need of a group to educate, socialize, and on
occasion, hold play and fetish events.
And so the first Keys Munch was held at Wax (now closed) on Applerouth Lane.
Attendees were IrishFlogger, helen and Rob, a rubber Fetishest, and we even dressed for
the occasion. At that time there was not much of a website, and no email list or
yahoo group.
By reaching out to Ft Lauderdale friends such as SPICE (now
www.spicebdsm.net) and the Ft Lauderdale
Munch, Jupiter Munch, Palm Beach Munch, Orlando Munch and
www.ds-arts.com and posting flyers at
Leather Master and Fairvilla, the Munch began to grow. Adding a newsletter
list and yahoo group also attracted new contacts. We found sponsors in
Leathermaster, Fairvilla, Docs Tattoos and SensesAtPlay, Kellys Carribean, all
wonderful friends and supportive of the Munch
The first Fetish Party was also held at Wax, in 2002, where promo cards were
printed (see
http://www.keysmunch.com/index.php?sc=2 ) and turnout was fantastic, over
100 fetish wearing Key Westers showed up. More parties followed, each well
supported with plenty of playtime fun. The Munch acquired cages, crosses and
other play equipment items to ensure the events and demos were well equipped.
Finding venues is always a tough task, Wax changed owners, but the Munch had a great time at Naked
Lunch for many months before its closing.
Since then, Fetish friendly Kelly's Carribean has been supportive in allowing
monthly events on premises, and are open to hosting special Fetish Party events.
The Keys Munch is a member of
The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom -
a national
organization committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in
the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice
forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF is primarily focused on the rights
of consenting adults in the SM-leather-fetish, swing, and polyamory communities,
who often face discrimination because of their sexual expression.
The Keys
Munch has been the subject of articles in Solares Hill and in Celebrate
newspapers, and filmed on the
Official Fantasy Fest DVD
At the height of those Munches at Naked Lunch, as many as 25 attended
including the Jupiter Munch, to give and see the demos and interact. Lochai and
friends visited to put on demos and enjoy our members.
Great friends were found along the way including Knotman (now deceased) Sir
Conch, Emily, wendy, esther, sarah, mark, Abby, and others. In recent years we helped Kellys
put on great Kinky Karnival events, along with Fetish Parties at Aqua, and at
Senses At Play. We have given away over $2,000 in door prizes, and gift
certificates in the last 5 years, to Munch attendees and in supporting
fundraisers.
At the time we moved away to NW Florida in April of this
year, the website contains 100+ pages of information and links, videos and photos,
and has over 275 subscribers to the original newsletter notice list. The yahoo
group has over 200 subscribers with new members weekly, and the cages, crosses,
bench, suspension and other equipment was made available to the Keys Munch.
It is always difficult to be the organizer of a group, as everyone wants to
ride the ferris wheel but nobody wants to help crank it.
Like any organizations, it is up to the organizers to get
the word out to others so they know the group exists, and be visible to those
who may be attracted to it. After that, it is up to the group supporters to make
it a success, otherwise what's the point.
We always said, its your Munch, shape it into what
you want it to be, - roll up your sleeves and help.
We have enjoyed our time running the Keys Munch, proud of
what we achieved, and hope the group
grows from the strong roots planted during the last 5 years.
Please, support the new organizers, RSVP when coming to
Munches and events, post to the group board, and attend the Munches in person.
If you belong to another BDSM Munch or group, help get the
word out about the Keys Munch. Link to the site at
www.keysmunch.com
Yours in Leather
IrishFlogger
helen
IrishFlogger@fetishflirt.com
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