Welcome to TES 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 one 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 2025 Election Results Congratulations to our newly elected Board of Directors. Board of Directors Tall Goddess NY has been elected for the first time. Goddess Coko and Tom have been re-elected. They are joined by Max (Abscondage) and Goddess Narcissa, who are up for election in 2026. Arbiter Reina’s Slave (Matt) has been re-elected Bylaw Amendments All the proposed bylaw amendments were passed. TES 2025 Election Information Your voice matters! At The Eulenspiegel Society (TES), we believe our members are the heart of the organization, and that’s why we invite you to participate in our upcoming elections. This is your chance to directly influence the future of TES by selecting our new leadership and voting on important bylaw amendments. Meet the Candidates NightTuesday, October 14, 2025 (Online) This is your opportunity to connect with the individuals running for a position on the Board of Directors and for the role of Arbiter. Come prepared with questions to learn about their vision for the future of TES and what drives their passion. This is an essential step to making an informed choice at the ballot box. Annual Membership Meeting & ElectionTuesday, October 28, 2025 (Online) Join us for the official Annual Membership Meeting, where we will conduct the elections and discuss key business for the organization. This is the main event where your vote will be cast. Important Election Details The ballot is closed. You can submit your vote electronically. The deadline to submit your ballot is 72 hours before the Elections/Annual Membership Meeting, which is October 25 by 7 PM. Both events will be held online via the DatingKinky platform. Current members should have already received the specific join links in the monthly membership newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Mirror, sent on October 1, 2025, as well as in a personal email with election information and join link. Meet the Candidates We have a slate of dedicated individuals ready to serve our community. Board of Directors: We have three candidates running for the Board of Directors. According to the TES bylaws, a candidate must receive at least 50% of the votes to be elected. Arbiter: There are two candidates for the position of Arbiter. The candidate with the highest vote total must receive votes from at least 20% of the members voting to be seated. To learn more about each candidate and their qualifications, please read their Candidate Statements. Bylaw Amendments and Proxy Voting This year, several important bylaw amendments are up for a vote. We encourage all members to review the proposed changes and participate in the vote. Proposed Bylaw Amendments Even if you can’t attend the election meeting, you can still make your voice heard by submitting a Restricted Proxy. This permits someone to vote on your behalf on bylaws and other business items. TES Proxy Instructions and Proxy Form We look forward to seeing you at these important events and appreciate your active participation in our community! Notice of Board Vacancies TES currently has 2 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 17, 2025. For More Information 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. If you’re interested in teaching a class at TES, please fill this out 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 SPECIAL INTEREST 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.
