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Tommi Flynn (1964-2016)

May 18, 2016 / PHL MC

It is with a very heavy heart that we inform the Philadelphians family of the passing of Tommi Flynn.

Tommi was very active in the club during his time as a Regular Member and we owe many of the videos of our adventures in the late 90s and early 2000s to Tommi’s ever-present video camera.

Tommi was famous for his grain alcohol marinated cherries which he brought to club celebrations and out-of-town runs. He was christened “Cherry Bitch” and wore a name tag commemorating his title on his club vest.

Tommi will be remembered for his huge heart, his passion for riding his motorcycle, his Jeep fanaticism, and his love of animals.

Be at Peace Brother. We love and miss you.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-w-flynn&pid=180022384&

2016 Meeting Schedule Posted

January 3, 2016 / PHL MC

Our 2016 meeting schedule has been posted online. Stop by and meet the guys!

Mr/Ms Philly Leather 2015

January 24, 2015 / PHL MC

It’s back!

The Philadelphia Leather Contest will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 on the third floor of the Bike Stop at 206 S. Quince Street in Philadelphia, PA.

Doors open at 7pm, contest starts at 8pm, Gear Party featuring DJ Dave Huge starts at 11pm.

Contest is free! Gear Party requests a $5 donation at the door.

For more info and downloadable contestant application, visit www.phillyleathercontest.org.

40th Anniversary

July 1, 2014 / PHL MC

The members of Philadelphians MC invite you to join us on Saturday of Labor Day weekend, August 30, 2014, to celebrate our 40th Anniversary in style, on the deck of the Battleship New Jersey.

The party will continue later that night at the AMCC All Club Bar Night at the Bike Stop.

But that’s not all! Sunday will feature an afternoon and evening of surprises, including parties and games hosted by a variety of clubs from both near and far!

A special discounted hotl rate is available at the Holiday Inn Express, just a couple blocks from the Bike Stop. The discounted rate is good for any combination of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday nights.

40th Anniversary Weekend

June 30, 2014 / PHL MC

WE’RE SORRY BUT REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

See you Saturday night!

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The members of Philadelphians MC invite you to join us on Saturday of Labor Day weekend, August 30, 2014, to celebrate our 40th Anniversary dinner on the deck of the Battleship New Jersey with an amazing view of the Philly skyline.

The party will continue later that night at the AMCC All Club Bar Night at the Bike Stop and into Sunday with cocktail parties, people games, and another great night out on the town!

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

40th Anniversary Dinner
Saturday, August 30, 5pm-8pm
Battleship New Jersey, Camden Waterfront – www.battleshipnewjersey.org
Featuring a grazing display of hors d’oeuvres, salad, rolls, a buffet featuring seasonal vegetables, potatoes au gratin, chicken roulade or stuffed pork loin, dessert buffet, tea and coffee, a cash bar, and special surprise entertainment! Round trip bus transportation provided from the Bike Stop. This is an all-weather event – don’t worry, we’ll be under a tent just in case. Formal leather attire requested; shirts and pants required for restaurant health code reasons.

AMCC All Club Bar Night
Saturday, August 30, 10pm-2am
The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince Street – www.thebikestop.com
Groove to retro dance tunes or get off on the big screen videos as the AMCC CLUBS take over the third floor of the Bike Stop for one night only! Wear your hottest leathers or gear up in military, sport, motocross, rubber, or skinhead gear.

Sunday Cocktails & People Games
Sunday, August 31, 12:30pm-4:30pm
William Way Lesbian & Gay Community Center, 1315 Spruce Street – www.waygay.org
An afternoon of music, videos, cocktail parties, and people games with the Philadelphians and all your favorite AMCC clubs! Interested in hosting a cocktail party? Call now, spaces are going fast!

Captain’s Smoker
Sunday, August 31, 5pm-7pm
Ashton Cigar Club, 1522 Walnut Street – www.ashtoncigarbar.com
Kick back and relax with a nice fat stogie at one of Philly’s newest cigar lounges. Amazing selection of cigars available for purchase, plus cocktails and a collection of over 250 whiskeys. (The manager has requested no “ass-less chaps.” Our Captain agreed and politely informed him that all chaps are ass-less. Otherwise they’d be “pants.” Manager laughed. This should be fun.)

Showtune Sundays
Sunday, August 31, 9pm-2am
Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac Street – www.tavernoncamac.com
Sing along to music videos, show tunes, and a wide variety of video entertainment. Just like Sidetracks in Chicago – with a Philly twist!

HOTEL INFORMATION:

A special discounted rate is available at the Holiday Inn Express, just a couple blocks from the Bike Stop. The discounted rate is good for any combination of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday nights.
Special Rate: $139 per night for up to three nights (Fri/Sat/Sun)
Holiday Inn Express, 1305 Walnut Street
Make it a weekend! The special rate is good until July 29 so call today! 888-752-5341 and mention the AMCC Group Block Code ACG.
Wireless internet, rooftop swimming pool, and breakfast included!

Other Hotel Options:
The Upstairs Inn at UBar, 1220 Locust Street, www.ubarphilly.com, 215-546-6660
Alexander Inn, 301 S. 12th Street (at Spruce), www.alexanderinn.com, 877-ALEX-INN
DoubleTree by Hilton, 237 S. Broad Street (at Locust), www.doubletree3.hilton.com
Independent Hotel Philadelphia, 1234 Locust Street, www.theindependenthotel.com
Rodeway Inn Center City, 1208 Walnut Street, www.rodewayinn.com

Pre-Pride Gear Up, Get Out Party

May 2, 2013 / PHL MC

Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 9p-2a on the third floor of the Bike Stop

Military, sport, motocross, skins, uniform, rubber, and leather, gear up! A dress-code enforced party because we love guys who gear up and get out (and we know you do, too).

Music by Dave Huge (www.davehuge.com)

Dress Code:
Gear: All gear welcome! Rubbermen, Uniforms, Sports Kit, Military, Skins, puppies, and of course leather and fetish gear of all kinds
Minimum: Jeans & t-shirts or bare chest … i.e. no Cosby sweaters or polos.

Suggested Donation: $5

About Dave Huge:
Dave Huge is a New York City DJ who plays house, disco, techno, rock n roll, and other big sounds. He’s fantastic! Check out www.davehuge.com for more information and check out the links below:

www.soundcloud.com/davehuge
http://joemygod.com/2012/01/weekend-mix-dj-dave-huge.html

Retro Leather Disco Dance Party

March 24, 2013 / PHL MC

Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 10pm
Third Floor at the Bike Stop

Featuring amazing video entertainment, jello shots, a 50/50 raffle … and YOUR BOOTY! Shakin’ to classic tracks from the 70s and 80s!

Hosted by the Men of Philadelphians MC and Empire City MC (NYC)

$5 cover charge

2103 Event Schedule Announced

February 8, 2013 / PHL MC

Our 2013 event schedule has been posted. More events to be announced soon!

2013 Meeting Schedule Announced

January 21, 2013 / PHL MC

Our 2013 meeting schedule has been posted online. Stop by and meet the guys!

Operation Tea Room 2012

December 15, 2012 / PHL MC

For thirty-eight years Philadelphians MC, Philadelphia’s longest-running gay leather club, has always made fundraising for local and national charities a priority. Since 1974 the club has raised over $55,000 for non-profits in the Philadelphia area and beyond.

In 2012 the club decided to focus their efforts on one special project, a unique endeavor that was affectionately code named Operation Tea Room.

The William Way Community Center is open seven days a week and is used by over 2,500 members of Philadelphia’s LGBT community every month. The building is architecturally spectacular, with more of it being improved and refurbished each year.

To support the ongoing restoration of the building, Philadelphians MC decided to sponsor the renovation of a restroom, after which it was to be re-christened and known forever after as The Philadelphians MC Restroom.

This restroom, located in the side stairwell near the ballroom, had definitely seen better days. It desperately needed a facelift. The club met with the center’s Executive Director, Chris Bartlett, to pitch the idea of Operation Tea Room.

Mr. Bartlett was very excited and somewhat amused about the project, while members of the club were thrilled to help insure that future LGBT generations will always have a warm and safe place to go to the bathroom.

Throughout the spring and summer of 2012, Philadelphians MC held numerous fundraisers to reach the goal of fully funding this historic renovation. The first event was a fetish gear dance party on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Bike Stop. The second event was the club’s Kinky Karnival on Saturday, April 14.

The club pledged to raise $2500 to fund these renovations. When the final tally was done, over $3300 was raised and donated to the center. Be sure to stop by and check out the restroom the next time you feel the urge to pee.

The members of Philadelphians MC thank everyone who attended these events and helped make Operation Tea Room such a huge success, because as we all learned …

We can’t spell FLUSH without U.