Statement Of Purpose
The Cowtown Leathermen, Incorporated was formed in 1983 as a charitable organization devoted to providing service and assistance to the gay and lesbian community of Tarrant County.
The organization's name reflects the preferred attire of the members of the organization, which serves to identify it's members in the community as the Cowtown Leathermen. Since inception, the club has been involved in educational activities such as: providing educational sessions on gay and lesbian issues, and promoting safe sex practices. The Cowtown Leathermen are also involved in fund raising activities to support various not-for-profit services such as: Food for the AIDS/Tarrant County Food Pantry, cookouts to raise money for eye glasses, dental work, Pet Paws, and related medical needs for PWA's (Person with AIDS), Community variety shows are held to promote local talent and raise funds to assist with the Tarrant County "Names Project" with the operation of support services/information and referral services for H1V+ persons and hosting an annual community garage sale to raise funds for the gay and lesbian community service needs.
Each year Cowtown Leathermen devote their time and efforts toward the betterment and assistance of the gay and lesbian community of Tarrant County. The organization is structured with the Office of President, vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Each position is developed to have specified duties directed toward the coordination and operation of the organization benevolent purpose promotion of brother/sisterhood.
The permanent address of the Cowtown Leathermen is Post Office Box 3494, Fort Worth, Texas 76113-3494