In light of the success of the first LLC, it was decided that the conference should continue on a yearly basis to provide information and tools not just for potential leaders and the like, but for individuals with a vested interest in ensuring the continuum of safety, equality of representation, rights, and freedom of expression for our people in society.

Last year, with sponsorships from such groups and individuals as Black Rose, Hellfire/Manhole, Society of Janus, Z-Triad, Jack McGeorge and others, over $2,000 was raised to present 4 tracks of 16 topics to introduce some invaluable tools and information to support and create more effective leaders.

Also included in last year's LLC-II/NY were national policy proposals, and ongoing projects for work throughout the year. Among the policies created was a BDSM Education Policy. One of the more ambitious of ongoing projects is the call for information and contacts for a national briefing book for use by the police, and medical and media professionals.

As LLC moves across the country, it is the vision of the original LLC committee that this conference will remain a positive means of presenting useful tools and information for present and future leaders, advocates, activists and individuals in the Leather-S/M-Fetish life. Until we, as an alternative lifestyle people achieve the same compassion, recognition, understanding, and equality of our non-alternative counterparts in mainstream society, the Leather Leadership Conference will strive arduously to inform, educate, and strengthen our present members as a means of protecting our future.