The Group With No Name (aka "GWNN")
The Group With No Name (or GWNN-pronounced Gwen) is a non-commercial,
non-profit, social, support, and education group for adults interested
in BDSM, S&M, Dominance, Submission, Bondage, and related topics.
Why we don't have a name:
Originally, we started out in 1993 with just organizing dinner socials
for interested people. At that time, we did not think there was
sufficient interest in a full organization here in Austin. Other
attempts at starting full BD/SM organizations had fallen flat. Because
of this, we decided not to make up a full organization, complete with a
snappy name right at the outset. As it turned out, there is in fact
sufficient interest, but by the time we realized that, people had grown
used to us being "The Group With No Name".
Why we are here:
We are here to have fun! The primary purpose is social, along with
support and education in a social setting. To this end, we put on
monthly dinner socials (munch) so that people can meet and get to know
one another in a comfortable setting. In addition, we put on BDSM play
parties for our members in the Austin, Texas area. The parties are open
to all members and their guests. Note that we ask that people attend at
least one dinner before coming to a party. This functions as our
orientation to the group, as well as a chance for new people to meet
some of the others so that their first party experience is more
comfortable.
Our non-philosophy:
We are several hundred people, ranging in age from 18 to 60-something.
We are about 55% male, 45% female, about 30% couples, 70% singles, and
we are generally pretty friendly.
How to contact us:
You can contact us through the Internet at
info@gwnn.net
Or you can contact us by selecting the Contact Us button at the bottom
of the pages on this site.
Our newsletter is available by e-mail or you can get it in our
newsletter section on our website.
How to join:
To join us, come to one of our Munches. They are held on the second
Saturday of each month in a private room in a club in Austin. The
Munches are open to all who are interested.
The next Austin GWNN Munch will be on the second Saturday of the
month. Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM
La Madeleine's
3418 North Lamar Blvd
Austin, Texas 78705
(512) 302-1486
The actual BDSM social, or "Munch" will begin at 7pm. There is plenty of
free parking in the area and the neighborhood is safe and well lit.