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all over our country LE seem to be stepping up attacks on our community. we are hoping to use these terms as a way to allow local organizing to begin for our national industry association.we would like your input in defining these terms. just to clarify, all stakeholders will be allowed to vote one of 5 ways as described., so hopefully no one person is in control. we must show benefits of membership. in the labour on the margins report http://www.wccsip.ca/doc/laborOnTheMargins.pdf we outline potential benfits as well as there is no cost for membership yet so no risk to potentially signing on. my political presence and willingness to go to bat for people i hope will be a motivating factor to become members. i am 15 committees....government, health and enforcement related. i don't mind making a stink and calling them on their shit.LOL also, we all have amazing talents and strength!together we can take control of our industry! please feel free to ask me anything! love susie Terms of Reference for Canadian Adult Entertainment Commission Draft 2009 These Terms of Reference were created to ensure localized organizing in various constituencies across Canada have the same agreed upon goals and processes. Vision/ Goals: To come together as an industry for the purpose of increased safety and stability for all stakeholders in the sex industry inclusive of workers, support workers, business owners and consumers. To empower and unify sex industry communities inclusive of all genres and genders to increase the economic security of adult sex industry workers. To provide sex industry specific training/ education/empowerment/ capacity building, ownership of skills and leadership to ensure all stakeholders have a voice in developing policies within the sex industry. Nurture community relationships, forge partnerships, identify and engage allies and external expertise in pursuit of CAEC goals. Create a community where all are respected and honoured for their experiences. To create labour standards to improve the occupational health, safety and capacities of sex industry professionals as employees and contractors within a legitimized profession, to ensure fair treatment of consumers and to protect longstanding ethical business owners.  Guiding principles Work for the safety and respect of all sex industry stakeholders regardless of their location within the industry; Ensure the inclusion of diverse communities, perspectives, capacities and expertise from the sex industry; Promote progressive thought, forward thinking and continual positive change for the empowerment and education of sex industry stakeholders and the community at large; Keep harm reduction frameworks at the forefront and work toward social justice and social change to increase quality of life in addition to human and labour rights for sex industry stakeholders. Pool resources and work together as a community. Membership/composition: Members must be active or former sex industry stakeholder , inclusive of: street level, bath houses, massage parlours, ads/ internet, dancers, adult film, off street, phone sex, web cam etc customers, support workers and business owners.; Must be 19 years and over; Must provide proof experience in the sex industry through on of the following sources: Criminal charges, 213, 211 or 210; tickets-no go zones, etc. Photos, websites, ad payments, vouched for by another stakeholder ; Employment history and verify work history; Contracts for adult film, website, phone, escort/ massage licenses etc; Code of Conduct Never speak in anger; Build positive relationships; Think of others and limit disputes; Attend meetings ready to work and ready to contribute: alert and present in mind and body. Those on medication or using harm reduction strategies must employ drug management strategies; No cross talking and ensure that all have an equal opportunity to speak and contribute; Honour everyone’s opinion and be inclusive of a range of opinions; No hijacking of agenda; Be mindful and accepting of diversity and varying capacities: honouring individual members opinions, choices, experiences and knowledge; Respect meeting space- from set up to clean up; Zero Tolerance to Violence: verbal abuse, physical abuse and threats will lead to revocation of membership in CAEC. No personal politics, leave outside issues outside and leave the street on the street Confidentiality Events that happen at meetings stay at meetings; Project membership and personal identities of members and their contact information must remain confidential; Intellectual property and details about projects, strategies and plans are not to be shared with outside entities or individuals except when in the form of a communication strategy that has been designed and approved by the members of CAEC; Confidentiality extends even after leaving CAEC and must respect the sex industry stakeholders rights of movement and the anonymity of those involved; Breach of confidentiality will lead to the immediate revocation of membership from CAEC. All existing and new members must sign a confidentiality agreement and sign on to the most current Terms of Reference. Decision-Making Decisions will be made through a consensus model. All members in good standing are voting members and will enter any of the following 5 responses to issues that are being considered: 1. Agree, 2. Disagree, 3. Disagree but can live with the decision, 4. Disagree and can’t live with the decision and will resign my membership (Last resort) 5. Abstain Note: if members choose option four, the issue at hand will be revisited and opened for discussion. Another vote will be posed to the membership. Conflict Management The complainant should attempt to reconcile differences informally unless it is considered unsafe for the individuals to undertake this first step. The complainant shall submit a written complaint to CAEC Board of Directors regarding the allegation. Upon receipt of the complaint, a committee of three people including a CAEC member and representative from the Board of Directors will engage in a process of investigation. This investigation will include interviewing all individuals affected by the incident and will result in a report to the Board of Directors. The committee will submit a report to the Board of Directors including recommendations for how to proceed on the matter. The Board will make the final decision on the status of the Board/staff/ volunteer or member. If the matter remains unresolved, the Board of Directors will solicit the support of an external mediator and engage in further negotiations or appeal. Meeting Structure-Minutes Agenda and previous meeting minutes circulated via email prior to meetings. Action column and recommendations will be read at the following meeting. A rotating chair will facilitate meetings or an external facilitator may be hired. The CAEC recognizes that the meeting procedures and minutes may be available to the public but will refrain from identifying members. Communications/ media All may speak about their own lived experiences but must also respect that our collective position may differ; Communications will be very important within the CAEC, between programs and with the outside world. Position statement will be collectively constructed and delivered by an authorized representative. A communications sub committee must be struck to work on messaging and communications. Partnerships Partnerships with CAEC will be determined and approved by the membership; Partners must sign and uphold a Memorandum of Agreement which details the partnership and expected outcomes, risks and benefits.

Groups refused standing at prostitution law trial July 3/09 KIRK MAKIN An Ontario judge has turned down a request from two religious groups and a conservative women's group to take part in a constitutional challenge of the country's prostitution laws. Mr. Justice Ted Matlow of the Ontario Superior Court said that the groups would be liable to turn the trial into a soapbox for spiritual views, which would be out of place in a strictly legal proceeding. Judge Matlow said that the groups struck him as being unaware that the challenge "does not provide a political platform where interested persons are permitted to speak in order to advance their personal views, beliefs, policies and interests at large." The ruling came as a blow to the Christian Legal Fellowship, REAL Women of Canada and Catholic Civil Rights League - which had argued that the court should hear a broad range of voices on a question with important moral dimensions. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/groups-refused-standing-at-prostitution-law-trial/article1205115/

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What seemed like weeks of back and forth resulted in a confirmation and and a date with Ava. I arrived to find my Ava dressed in a very casual outfit. You see, Ava has some sexy playtime wear, but I kinda wanted to see her all wrapped up. Part of the fun was to unwrap the coverings to reveal the lovely Ava. So picture Ava, mood lightening, scented candles and background music.. After a welcome kiss and some chit chat to catch up on what she's been up to, Ava kissed me and started unbuttoning my shirt. At this time I reached around her back and pulled her in closer to plant my lips on hers. We part to allow the clothing to come off...she's tricked me - under her jeans and top, she wearing a lovely matching set of sexy blue lace covering heaven and earth. In a flash they were gone revealing, heaven and earth for Seymour to behold. Behold I did, first one, then the other then both. As I'm admiring that body, we got into bed, I crawled over to her and planted another kiss on those lovely lips. Continuing to admire her body, I worked my way over to her lovely bosom, tasting licking, teasing. She's wearing this very amazing perfume, (but she won't tell me what it is) and it's driving me insane. I can't tear myself away from her bosom but I need to explore the rest of her. After all - she went through all this trouble to entertain Seymour. I tear myself away, slowly working my way toward heaven, tasting, teasing, exciting my hostess. She knows what I'm up to..(she's a smart cookie). Now as you know, I have a sweet tooth and Ava has some sweet treats. Let your imagination run wild, and picture Seymour feasting on some some sweet finger licking good cookies. In between mouthfuls, I managed to check in with Ava to see what she's up to...she seemed miles away, caught up in some sort of sensation, eyes closed, breathing heavy....Not to be rude I return to finishing my cookies after all, Ava went through a lot of effort in the preparation. Interesting as I was finishing my cookies, and judging from the reaction of Ava's body, it would appear she reached her destination. Not wanting to be a bad guest, I asked her if all was ok..."oh yeah" came the reply. She motions me over with her finger, instructing me to lie right beside her. And how could I say no? As I got comfortable she positioned herself right beside me offering more of those kisses, and tormenting me with the aroma of her perfume. Evil Ava - tormenting me like that...or is she? Nope, was simply using her womanly wiles to get me worked up and primed for the other surprise.At the right moment, Ava decided we were going for a little ride..how could I say no, after all, I was in good hands. With our seatbelt fastened we went full speed ahead on Ava little pleasure ride. It was quite the ride, almost like a roller coaster, up and down, fast and slow, I was screaming like a kid at wonderland...but not from fright, screaming from sheer delight. But I could not have the lovely Ava perform all this driving and navigating, so we switched places to continue the trip. And what the trip it turned out to be, on our journey, I managed to catch a few more whiffs of that mysterious fragrance which she still won't reveal..and steal some more kisses . And just where did this journey end up? I believe it was somewhere between heaven and earth in a very special romantic place. So she tricked me, dressed up for me, wore special perfume, prepared cookies, took me on a pleasure trip, cracked a few jokes and let me be me. A damn fine way to celebrate Ava's anniversary! In case you've never met Ava - here is her picture, posted with her permission. PHOTO HERE http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww327/AppleTreeTV/Ava_BW_roses-1.jpg Contacting Ava, remember the three R's - respect, respect and respect!