Welcome to The Eulenspiegel Society (TES), a non-for-profit BDSM/Leather/Fetish group dedicated to the social interaction, educational exchange, and ever-changing diversity of our community. TES organizes regular classes, workshops and events in the NY tri-state area. We host 1 online educational meeting every week and 1 in-person class every other week, totaling nearly 60 classes this year. These classes include lectures, demos, panels, and hands-on workshops offered by a diverse range of presenters. Members receive significant discounts and other benefits. Join us today.

TES 2024 Election Results

TES is pleased to announce that Goddess Narcissa, Abscondage (Max), and Goddess Coko have all been elected to the TES Board of Directors. Alex (NinjaJuicer), Michelle (Curious Kitti), and Tom are continuing in office, finishing the second year of their two-year terms. For more election news…

Notice of Board Vacancies

TES currently has 3 openings for interim* members on the Board of Directors. It’s a great opportunity to be a part of the change that you’d like to see in the organization and the greater kink community. Appointments will be made at the next board meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Voting Board (3 slots):

  • Should be well-organized, hardworking, and knowledgeable about the scene.
  • Is expected to participate** in regularly scheduled Board meetings (1/month), and TES Events (approx. 3/month – in person and/or online).
  • Be familiar with the running of organizations and events. Kink organization experience is a bonus but not required.
  • Candidates need not be local to NYC as all meetings and many classes are currently accessible online.

Parliamentarian (1 slot):

  • According to our bylaws, the Parliamentarian’s responsibilities are to prepare an agenda and in general function as the presiding officer at all board meetings. 
  • They need to be:
    • Familiar with (or willing and able to learn) Parliamentary procedure (Robert’s Rules of Order*** ).
    • A skilled people manager.
    • Willing and able to act as the board’s “Cat Herder,” keeping board members and attendees on point and refocusing the conversations as needed.   

All TES Board members also serve on standing committees as chairs or staff.  The ability to lead through action is critical to success in this position. Though only 1/10th of the overall Board, the ideal candidate for any of the positions listed above is someone with leadership experience or potential. 

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Help Support Kink Education For All with TES Pay-It-Forward:

Now Easier Than Ever!

Since 1971, part of TES’s mission is to provide outstanding kink education in a welcoming, judgment-free, and confidential environment. We never want price to be a barrier; therefore, we are delighted to announce that the wider BDSM community now has the ability to contribute to our Pay-It-Forward program.  If you have the means, have enjoyed TES classes in the past, and would like to give back to those in need, please click here to visit our donations page. Any amount helps us provide quality kink education to all, regardless of the ability to pay, while also helping TES keep the lights on! 

Likewise, if there is a TES class you cannot afford to attend, please write to tes@tes.org to take advantage of our Pay-it-Forward program.

CLICK HERE, FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR UPCOMING PROGRAMMING.

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Special Interest Groups (SIGs) schedule regular meetings on topics that pertain to their Interest.  There have been many different Groups at TES over the years, covering many different Interests.

CLICK HERE, FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR GROUPS.

Brand new to kink or to the NYC scene? TES also hosts regular parties, social activities and munches — Join us at The Monthly TES Munch!  Held every month, this is a great opportunity to meet and mingle in a laid-back atmosphere.

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