Northeast Drummer
Drummer boy
Drummer Bootblack 2016 Contest
“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” — Henry David Thoreau
Our 2016
Judging Panel
Sandy "Mama" Reinhardt
Sandy “Mama” Reinhardt, an activist, mentor and member of the Leather community for over 25 years, has judged countless local, regional and international contests from every walk of the community. Her many accolades and awards include San Francisco Pride Grand Marshal, The Harvey Milk Award, and Pantheon’s Woman of the Year 2006 and 2010.
“Mama” is respected and revered for her ability to motivate her international Family with her philosophies that include “Ask yourself what can I do to make a difference, and then do it from the heart. Mama’s brood currently has almost 2,000 family members, many who are titleholders, scattered throughout the world.
A tireless community fundraiser, “Mama” has raised money and awareness for such notable causes as her annual Breast Cancer Emergency Dinner’s, the Leather Walk for The Aids Emergency Fund & Breast Cancer, and her toy drives for Camp Sunburst Kid’s living with HIV-AIDS. It is estimated that through individual fundraising efforts and volunteering, Mama's Family has raised over 3 million dollars annually, both locally and internationally, since its beginning.
Ask yourself" what can I do to make a difference" then do it from your heart. ~~~
"Have a Vision now & then" " Have Passion in your life
Eric Alden
Mr New England Leather 2016
Eric's a native of Cape Cod, is Mr. New England Leather 2016. He has been active in the leather and kink communities of New England and Chicago for over 10 years. His kink extends even to his professional career, as he managed the opening of Full Kit Chicago in 2015. He is also active in the drag community as his alter ego, Minnie Stoole. In both of his roles, he promotes positive images for kinky and gender-queer individuals across the spectrum. With an extremely active year planned, Eric has hosted events for BLUF in Providence, for Fascination at Jacques in Boston, and held a fundraiser for BAGLY (Boston Area Gay and Lesbian Youth). Future events include educational demos at Snowbound Weekend in Provincetown, a jockstrap fundraiser at the Providence Eagle, and leather cocktails during Bear Week (P-town), among others. Future events and fundraisers will benefit LGBT healthcare, youth services, and the broader kink community. Eric is a submissive boy living in the historic South End neighborhood of Boston. His kink interests range the spectrum with a special affection for d/s and impact play.
Sean Nickerson
Mr Boston Bear 2015
Sean has been involved with the MassBearz for the last 5 years. He is proud to be a member at large on the board. This last Christmas the MassBearz held their Santa Paws for a Cause toy drive which raised over $6000 in toys for local charities which included Toys for Joy and Solutions at Work in the Boston area. And he is also a supporter of F.L.A.G.
He volunteers for the Greater Boston Food Bank, Olympia Sports Clothing Bank and the St. Joseph Soup Kitchen. Currently working on raising support and money for the GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project. He is also a represenative for the Fenway Health A.M.P Initiative for treatment and prevention of HIV.
Before moving to Boston from Maine he helped raised money and volunteered at Camp Chrysalis in Maine for the Maine Childrens Alliance. This is a summer camp for children and families affected with HIV.
Remi Graber
Q F.L.A.G Leather 2015
Remi is the current Q F.L.A.G. 2015 titleholder. They're a poly, non-binary, and queer paramedic who has dedicated their life's work to the pursuit of the philosophies of selfless-service, volunteerism, and charity.
Since 2007, Remi has been an advocate for making educational opportunities available to younger kinksters as well as LGBTQ individuals. Additionally, they have provided medical support across the US for numerous events (becoming Medical Coordinator for The Floating World and the Leather Leadership Conference 2014) and aided in the foundation of Philadelphia Leather Pride Night as the Production Manager for the past 7 years. Between 2010 and 2012, they engaged in humanitarian efforts with Pacific Northwest homeless and activist populations before transitioning back East to aid Hurricane Sandy victims. Remi was pinned “Mama's Occupy Medic” and received the 2014 David Peters Award for their contributions behind the scenes over the years
Remi has also been nominated as a Finalist for the 2015 Northeast Pantheon of Leather Award.
Corey Grant
Mr New England Rubber 2015
Corey is the current Mr. New England Rubber 2015 and was Mr. FLAG 2012. He’s the founder of NEPups (the New England Puppy and Trainer group), and the USS Darwin(a Star Trek and sci-fi group). He's also a pastry chef and the owner/head chef of Wicked Little Cakes, and a student studying Digital Forensics and Network Administration at the University of Massachusetts Boston
Corey is a board member of New England Rubber Men, an alumni member of the Bay State Marauders, and member of FLAG(Fits Like A Glove). He’s also done educational demos on both puppy play talks and rubber fetishism for various groups. In his off time he enjoys homework, napping, homework, and writing papers for homework.
At 33, Trell Walters of Berlin, CT holds three titles including Mr. North American Daddy Bear 2015, Mr. Bear it All 2015 and Mr Connecticut Bear 2014. He is an a active advocate of HIV/Aids support groups ranging from HIV Equals to Aids Project New Haven.
Trell has judged judged seven regional Bear events; attended 19 pride events in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southern United States; and in his own year attended 49 events supporting other organizations such as Onyx, NE Leather Family, Bears Bikers and Mayhem, Virginia Bears, Bear Hampton, Bear Providence and Mass Bears as well as attending several youth events including True Colors Conference Dorothy Awards.
Trell is also a active member of Mama's Family (Mama’s CT Bear 2014) and is a past board member of Northeast Ursamen and is presently an Ambassador to the Bears of Color Family Reunion Ft Lauderdale. Trell is into many different kinks and is a happily collared boy to Mr. Connecticut Leather, Tom Matt and is married to Harry Walters.
Trell Walters
Mr North American Daddy Bear 2015
Tom Matt
Mr Connecticut Leather 2016
Tom Matt is the current Mr Connecticut Leather 2016 and was First-runner- up at the 2016 Mr Mid-Atlantic Leather contest. Tom came out during the Stonewall riots in 1969 and has been part of the leather community for over 40 years. His upbringing in the leather community has been very traditional and considered “Old Guard” despite the fact he considers him self an “Old School Progressive” who is very open to new ideas and concepts. Tom is a Behavioral Research Scientist specializing in HIV issues and is currently heading a nationwide study on “bug-chasing” for the Center for Disease Control. In the past year he has attended 29 events across the nation and has judged at several. He currently sits on the fundraising board of the GRD Foundation and is the Vice-Chair of the JEM Charitable Fund and in his “spare time” will be running for the positions of Mr. International Leather in May 2016 and American Leatherman in October 2016.