For prospective NEW MEMBERS membership into the Lords of Leather is by application process, subject to approval of the entire voting membership.

There are three classes of membership in the Lords of Leather, as follows:

Lords, also known as active members, pay annual dues as set by the krewe and, in addition, are required to participate in various fund-raising activities during the krewe year. Furthermore, Lords are required to attend krewe functions and to assist whenever needed. In turn, Lords receive the most benefits of membership in the krewe. 

Viscounts, also known as associate members, pay annual dues as set by the krewe. They are not required to participate in krewe functions, although they are encouraged to do so. The Viscount-level membership is geared particularly for those members who wish to actively support the krewe, but who are unable to attend all functions. Viscounts receive a smaller set of benefits from their membership in the krewe.

Barons, also known as affiliate members, pay small annual dues as set by the krewe. The Baron-level membership is primarily for those members who are unable to participate in most krewe activities and who are unable to take advantage of the higher levels of benefits available to the other membership levels. Barons receive a limited set of benefits from their membership in the krewe.

In addition, each year the krewe recognizes a small number of honorary members, or Viceroys, for their outstanding volunteer services to the krewe. Viceroys receive no benefits from their membership.
 

SPOTTERS GUIDE NOTE: If you spot a leather vest with the large krewe "crest" patch on the back, you'll know you've seen a full and active member of the krewe.  All other levels of membership are allowed to wear the smaller version of this patch.

2010/2011 New Membership Applications can be viewed and downloaded from here.

2010/2011 Membership Update Forms (existing members only) are available here.

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