MR RAMROD 2009 - JOE WATKINS  
         
   
I personally have a new outlook on my place in the community and the responsibility I have to aid, assist, and represent our leather community in South Florida. More importantly, I have learned that one person can make a huge difference in the community and that the whole of the leather community is much greater than the sum of the parts. It's amazing what can be accomplished and what has been accomplished.

With this said, I am only an average guy, but I am one who has a higher vision and hope for our community. I have strong beliefs in being truthful, genuine, supportive, hard working, and non self-indulgent. In my book, everyone is treated equally, fairly, and given compassion. I am willing to work hard for the benefit of others and have a "never say never" attitude on life.

    
         
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  CONGRATULATIONS MR. RAMROD XV WINNERS  
         
         
  The Ramrod Bar is proud to announce the winners for the Mr. Ramrod XV Contest.

Congratulations Joe Watkins, Mr. Ramrod 2009; Justin Murphy, 1st Runner Up; and Joey Wynn, 2nd Runner Up.

During the event, the Ramrod also presented their first annual "Community Service Volunteer Award" to Pete Trimble, who has been a tireless supporter of the local leather community over the past year. Congratulations to all of the Title and Award recipients.

    
         
         
  Justin Murphy - 1st Runner Up

Justin has lived in a number of cities and states during his leather journey. Each community allowed the opportunity to experience various aspects of life in and around the leather lifestyle. Justin has spent the last 11 years working on his own leather skills by working with contestants, attending leather functions, classes and educating new comers. He is a proud member of the South Florida boys of Leather, LA&M and looks forward to the opportunity to serve the community in his next journey.

    
         
 
Joey Wynn - 2nd Runner Up

Joey has been a member of the South Florida Gay community for the past 20 years. Moving here from New York City in the winter of 89, he lived in Fort Lauderdale from 89 – 93, and then moved to North Miami Beach. The lack of a major leather scene was an influential reason for his move in 97, returning back to his original love, the Ft Lauderdale community. His lifelong calling, to help those without insurance coverage get access to the care they need, has taken on many dimensions in his professional life; from Hospitals to Health departments to clinics and now a community based substance abuse rehab program.