These are the great L/L clubs & social groups I'm affiliated with. I'm a Founder of the Chicago Leather Club, Inc. and I'm an Associate Member of the other 11, clubs in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Georgia, and Wisconsin. Joining a club is the best way to "learn the ropes" and meet great people too. To find out more about the clubs below, click on the logo to go to their site or click "e-mail" to send an inquiry. Tell'em JLubeJack sent you too!
THE CHICAGO LEATHER CLUB
Chicago, Illinois
"The Chicago Leather Club, Inc. (CLC) is a pansexual organization that provides a supportive, social, and educational environment for the Levi/leather, BDSM, and fetish communities—a forum where people can meet, talk, exchange ideas and feelings, and socialize without sexual or social pressures. e-mail
ARGONAUTS
Green Bay, Wisconsin
"The Argonauts of Wisconsin is a gay Leather-Levi social club based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Founded in 1974, the Argonauts of Wisconsin have more history than any other Leather-Levi club in the state!" e-mail
BEARNAKED/CHICAGO
"BearNaked/Chicago is a gay, social, sexual, nudist group for "Bears", other hairy men, and their admirers. Like to frolic in the buff with Bears? Then this is your place to find information about BNC and its events. Enjoy sweaty, furry men celebrating each others' manliness in a friendly, safe, sexual atmosphere. You must be 21 to join." e-mail
CASTAWAYS
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(Site under construction. Phone 414-764-1135.)
GATEWAY M.C.
St. Louis, Missouri
"Gateway MC promotes brotherhood among its members and members of the Levi/leather community by engaging in a variety of activities. For over twenty years we have hosted our annual Mr. Missouri Leather contest, the winner of which competes at IML. At our annual run, our leather contests, and some of our other events, we raise money for a variety of AIDS service organizations in the St. Louis area, including The St. Louis Effort for AIDS, Doorways Interfaith Residence, and Food Outreach." e-mail
GREAT LAKES BEARS
Chicago, Illinois
"The Great Lakes Bears - Chicago was formed in 1989, and is one of the oldest Bear clubs in the United States. We are a not-for-profit organization serving individuals of similar social interests."  e-mail
LEATHER ARCHIVES & MUSEUM
Chicago, Illinois
Though not a club per se, LA&M is one of my fondest affiliations; if you care about leather, you should really consider joining! "In addition to activities in Chicago, the LA&M serves the leather world by preserving material from all leather communities, sending “traveling” exhibits around the country, and providing email and telephone research assistance." e-mail
THE KNIGHTS OF LEATHER
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Knights of Leather are a private organization whose purpose includes the free and unashamed expression of BDSM sexuality in a Safe, Sane and Consensual arena." e-mail
ONYX MEN, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
"ONYX Men, Inc. is an organization formed and operated by People of Color who enjoy the leather lifestyle. It's goal is to provide an informational and social organization to address issues specific to gay/bi people of color who chose to project the positive aspects of the leather lifestyle and support our community and economic initiatives. Support, spirituality, safety and saneness are keys to attaining our goals."  e-mail
PANTHLER L/L
Atlanta, Georgia
"Founded in May 16, 1988 as a community service organization, we strive to represent the concept of community and to exemplify fellowship and harmony between the genders. The supporting of charitable causes is fundamental to the existence of Panther L/L, Inc. We support others in times of need. We stand for honesty and integrity of individuals and gay and lesbian couples. We support only safe, sane and mutually consensual adult activities. We value honor and take pride in who we are." e-mail
THE SLATER SOCIETY
Chicago, Illinois
"The Slater Society welcomes individuals of all orientations and all genders who are interested in the art of fisting, be it vaginal or anal. Currently there are no dues, no membership requirements, and no officers." e-mail
TRIDENT WINDY CITY
Chicago, Illinois
"Tridents are a brother and sister to men and women of every color, creed, religion, and affiliation. They support and encourage all men and women of like endeavor, singularly and collectively, to achieve our goal of universal Brotherhood and Sisterhood, repelling and opposing those who would hinder or stifle this cause."  e-mail