Charter & FAQ

• Our Mission Statement
• Our Charter
• Simple Guidelines
• Goals for Whippersnappers meetings
• FAQ

Our Mission Statement

Whippersnappers is an Atlanta-based educational and social BDSM group for people in their 20s and 30s. Our monthly meetings and play parties offer a relaxed atmosphere for men and women interested in all aspects of safe, sane and consensual BDSM play.

Our Charter

1.  Whippersnappers is a TNG (The Next Generation) group and is demographically geared for folks who are aged 18-39 and interested in BDSM/kink/fetish/leather, etc.

2.  All Internet discussion groups, email lists, and munches are 18+. Whippersnappers-initiated non-play events such as munches are open to both Whippersnappers members and non-members.

3.  There will be some Whippersnappers member-initiated BDSM "play events" for all ages. Please feel free to come and play when it is advertised as all ages. Otherwise, please be respectful of our age limitations.

4.  Whippersnappers is respectful of all sexual orientations, gender presentations, ages, races, and individual kinks.

5.  Whippersnappers was not created to cause any hard feelings in the community. TNG was created to allow a "birthing place" for young BDSMers, where they can grow amongst peers, while establishing strong roots into the greater BDSM community. Most current TNG members are involved with the greater leather community at some level but desire a social/support space for younger people.

6.  The BIG rule of Whippersnappers is to Be Respectful, of group guidelines, individual feelings, property (human and non-human), ages, kinks, and persuasions. All play is done under the auspice of Safe, Sane, and Consensual. If you believe that someone is not meeting these guidelines in a play situation, please consult the host or Dungeon Monitor (DM).

7.  When attending any meeting, you must bring a legal form of ID with you (i.e. state ID, Drivers License or passport) that shows your age, and you will have to sign a waiver before you enter the meetings at 1763.

8.  Since email and internet forums are the primary ways of conducting this group, respect is required. Threats and distinctly inappropriate or slanderous behaviors will not be tolerated. Administrators will remove problematic folks from the list or forum. If removed, one may petition to return.

Simple Guidelines

• You must be 18 years of age to be on any of our lists and 21-39 to attend our events at 1763.
  
• Always bring a valid ID to all social events.
  
• Bring your own toys.
  
• Respect the Dungeon Monitors and follow 1763 rules when at a 1763 event.
  
• Follow proper ettiquette. For example – keep talking to a minimum in the dungeon, introduce yourself to people, be polite, etc.
  

Goals For Whippersnappers Meetings

• To provide a safe and secure environment for meetings and individuals.
  
• To educate and help with the needs of individuals in any way possible.
  
• To be as economically viable as possible.
  

FAQ

• What is Whippersnappers?
• What is TNG?
• What is the age restriction and why?
• Do I need to be a 1763 member on Whippersnappers nights?
• When are your meetings held?
• What is the price of attendance?
• What is the typical meeting like?
• Do you have a dress code?
• Do I need to bring my own toys?
• When are your monthly munches?

What is Whippersnappers?
Whippersnappers is an Atlanta-based educational and social BDSM TNG group. It was started by members within the BDSM community as a place where young adults, those entering the scene for the first time, and those already involved in the scene can come, share information and talk about the lifestyle as it pertains to us, the younger generation. The TNG space is meant to foster peer kinship, safety, education, and outreach to bring interested folks into the scene.

What is TNG?
TNG (The Next Generation) was originally started as an adjunct to the Washington D.C.-area BDSM group, Black Rose. TNGs are being formed in other areas as subsets of larger groups that offer their support to people entering the lifestyle. We think Atlanta should be a part of this trend! We encourage our members to take part in the leather community as well: we attend classes, events, and other activities within various leather groups.

What is the age restriction and why?
21-39. Our group wasn't created to cause discomfort or hard feelings amongst the older generation. We wanted to create a place were the young BDSMers could come and grow amongst their peers, while establishing strong roots within the leather community. We try and provide a starting point for many new people to the scene and give them a good social/support space.

Id will be checked upon entry into 1763. Please review 1763's house rules before attending our meetings.

Do I need to be a 1763 member on Whippersnappers nights?
To attend Whippersnappers meetings at 1763, you must have either a valid Whippersnappers membership OR a 1763 membership.

When are your meetings held?
Our meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month at 1763. Doors open at 8 PM, and the presentation begins at 9 PM.

What is the price of attendance?
$20 per person (this goes to the dungeon). We accept donations to help bring a variety of educational speakers to our area.

What is the typical meeting like?
At 8 PM the doors open, and for the first hour you can socialize, meet the directors of the group, and see the dungeon space. At 9 PM our presentation begins. We briefly go over the house rules, make community announcements, and ask for donations to help cover the cost of bringing in presenters. After that, our presentation for the evening begins and generally lasts about an hour. For the rest of the evening, you can enjoy our open play party in 1763's well-equipped dungeon.

Do you have a dress code?
In general, no. 1763 does though:

Neat and well groomed. No strong perfume or cologne. Fetish, formal, leather, latex, vinyl, or business casual is acceptable dress. No sandals, tank tops or sweat shirts are acceptable.

The management reserves the right to deny admission to anyone deemed improperly dressed.

1763 is concerned about keeping intact our great "dungeon ambiance". Of course, some common sense is always behind any dungeon rule. If you wear a latex tank top, that certainly qualifies as "fetish". White tank tops certainly qualify if you are leather oriented. If you wear evening sandals, or sandals with locking straps, or platform spike heels, those also qualify as "fetish" or "formal/business casual", as does the wearing of a leather sweat shirt (are those even available?). However, if you show up dressed as if you were gardening all day in flip-flops, or coming straight from the soccer field in dirty tennis shoes, don't expect to get in. Of course, stripping naked at that point could help your cause!

Please enter the dungeon wearing civilian clothing though. You will have an opportunity to change or discard your clothing once you get inside.

Do I need to bring my own toys?
Yes, 1763 does not provide any type of toys. But they do have a very nice selection of larger equipment (go to www.1763.net to see photographs).

When and where are your monthly munches?
At the Highlander off of Monroe Dr. from 2 - 4 PM, on the Sunday preceding our monthly play party.

The Highlander is a very casual bar. Decent food ('specially the tots), stiff drinks and good music. Pool tables, pinball, vid games, air hockey, etc. Crowd tends to be eclectic (which is a polite way to say "cool freaks"). Dress code is however you like. You can wear a suit, leather, latex, t-shirt and jeans ... whatever. You can find more info about the Highlander here.