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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 




Wednesday, August 12, 2009 
THE GQ COMPANY

                          (PROMOTIONAL & MODELING)

 
 

Our GQ Company has evolved from the Gypsy Queen Sisterhood. Due to the mass connections we have built across the nation we have added a division to our organization. We have been pulling women from the sisterhood that we felt have business savvy, are well spoken and/or that can deliver some form of contribution towards the company’s direction. We have been in so much demand that we have been forced to expand and evolve into a company. This way we can provide our services to the best of our ability by building a team of women that are ready to enter into the corporate world of the tattoo industry. One of our goals as a company is to educate and hire tattooed women and to become one of the only companies to only hire tattooed people.

 

There are many avenues on how the company can assist you in your event/product/cause/viral site.

 

Departments:

 

Modeling Department

Tattoo Lounge Art Show Department

Music Department

Tattoo Department

GQ Go Green Department

Tattoo Awareness Department

 

Modeling Department:

Our modeling dept has 4 types of alternative models: Royalty Team/Elite Models/Cutting Edge Models/Voluptuous Gals. If you were to choose our company to hire a GQ we do have a “No Nudity Clause.” We were the first in the tattoo industry to have this clause. This is not a judgment. We as a company of women will not exploit women to do any nude modeling for us. We do feel that women have the right to express themselves the way they see fit; however, we will never put them in the position where they have to make that choice through us.

 

Companies or Event Coordinators can hire a Gypsy Queen Model to work their event. We also sub-cast and talent scout for east-coast and west-coast talent and casting companies.

Our models and promotional teams can be hired for events, product promotions, viral sites, calendars, etc.

 

Models get paid for their time and the company gets a house fee.

 

Payment varies upon the event as well as the model’s pay. This is also great exposure for all involved.

 

You can hire our models for the following:

Events                                       product line                                           clothing lines 

conventions                              music videos                                          hosting/mc

record release party                  grand opening party                               fashion show

rock show                                 movies                                                   after party

website                                      hype team                                               commercial

red carpet                                  art gallery opening                                 club host

 
 

Royalty Team = The hottest tattooed girls in our organization that are capable of running promotions and a booth at any event. They can conduct themselves above and beyond in high volume media situation.

 

Elite Models =  Gorgeous beautiful ladies that have “cover girl” potential. They can also handle heavy traffic events.

 

Cutting Edge Models = Alternative, cute, cutting edge, girl-next-door type models.

 

Voluptuous Gals = Well put together classy exotic women that have extraodinary facial features.

 

To be submitted into our casting and talent roster:

With your $20 submission fee, we will submit your pictures and bio into the talent and casting companies we assist. This will give you a larger possibility to be seen by producers/directors/entertainment scouts. The companies we assist have had a long and strong relationship with those that make things happen in the entertainment industry.

 

If you are chosen to an audition, you will be contacted by one of their representatives. So please be sure to fill out the correct information. (Anyone can submit: men/women/old/young/any size/any age/ALTERNATIVE PREFERED)

 

** If you are a:

Photographer, make-up artist and/or stylist

 

and are interested in working one of our events, please inquire with in.

 
 

Tattoo Lounge Art Show Dept:

We choose a featured artist to display their artwork and/or slideshow of their tattoo artwork and studio at the club or venue. We provide booth and wall space to display merchandise/artwork/banners/portfolio/business cards, etc. You can either do a live art show, art fusion (collaboration of several artist working on one painting) {this method was originated by Paul Booth} or even airbrush tattoo art on one of our GQ models. With this comes VIP service for you and your studio crew (tattoo artist/apprentice/shop girls). This is a great way to promote your shop and bring in more clientele and at the same time create an alternative art community in your area. Offer differs in different  cities. It depends on how well connected our sisterhood chapters are with that community.

  

Elite Tattoo Lounge art shows are only in NYC for now but soon to be in

Miami, L.A. and Las Vegas. 

**Bands/dancers/shot girls/acoustic performers/bartenders will have opportunity to work or perform at our events. Please inquire within.

 

*Sponsorships are available.

  -venue promotions

  -one of our wrapped vehicles

  -on-line  promotions

  - media promotions

 

GQ Music Department:

Our Music Dept has a large listing of different genre bands and performers. We are assisting in talent scouting for record labels across the nation. Because of our involvement with all of our GQ events at venues and clubs, we have built relationships with promoters, owners and bands. Due to this exposure, we are now booking bands for shows and venues.

 

We are also accepting submissions for our “National GQ Music Festival.” We will be touring to different cities across the nation with an outdoor music festival, a variety of vendor booths and sideshow entertainment and at least 2 or more stage performances at a time.  The festival will be one of the best alternative lifestyle and music festivals ever!!

 

** By becoming a Gypsy Queen Supporter and a friend you have the opportunity to be one of our features bands for one or more of the following:

-GQ Music page

-GQ main page

-Chapter page(must be from that geographical area)

-Prick Magazine “HOT PICKS”

*If you are a promoter/band/venue/club and need booking, please contact the GQ Music Dept. www.myspace.com/GQMUSICDEPT

 

We can also provide :

-go-go cage dancers

-guest bartenders

-guest shot girls

-merch girls

 

“Music = The world’s common language”

 

HEALING THE WORLD ONE NOTE AT A TIME

**SUBMIT YOUR PRESS KIT AND MUSIC LINK TO ADD TO OUR MUSIC LIST

 

Tattoo Department:

 

Our Tattoo Dept has been collecting all the GQ’s that are tattoo artists to promote women in the industry and to expand the growth of the talent we see across the nation. In the near future those very same girls will be invited to attend our All Female Tattoo Convention.  Aside from celebrating women in the industry we do support all qualified and talented tattoo artists, which is how as an artist or studio can become a GQ Supporter. All you need to do is send in your information for consideration to be chosen as a featured artist for one or more of the following:

-Tattoo Lounge Artshow

-celebrity art auction

-Prick Magazine “HOT PICKS”

-artist of the month for:

         chapter page

         main GQ page

         Tattoo Department page

         Tattoo Awareness page

 

The Tattoo Department gathers a listing of all tattoo studios/tattoo conventions in every state.

 

In combination with our Tattoo Department and our Crowned Ink Division we can also provide the following for tattoo artist & studios:

        -Marketing

        -P.R. (public relations)

        -book guest spots

        -book artist to present seminars

        -inform them of upcoming conventions that allow tattooing

 

You can also participate in our on-line art auctions. A percentage of the proceeds go to charity (5 national charities to choose from).

 

** Monthly we accept audience “GQ Choice Awards” by putting together on-line contests!!!

 

In our monthly newsletter we will inform you of:

-health dept regulations

-what’s going on in the industry

-petitions

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 
THE GQ SISTERHOOD:

This is our foundation to the whole organization. This is our heart and soul, our ethics, our integrity, our self-worth, our responsibility!

 

We, as sisters by ink, promise to work as a team, comfort and educate as we learn from each other. We will fight for what is right and hold hands when hard times arise, but most of all we will promote women in a positive image.

 

We will follow “The Queens Commandments” and respect “The Code of Conduct.”

 

We will be pro-active to changing the world one tattoo at a time.

      We are a sisterhood.

      We are all one.

      We are the GQ MOVEMENT.

We as the sisterhood dedicate our efforts to doing:

     -charity events

     -fundraisers

     -petitions

     -raise awareness

 

We will spend quality time with our fellow sisters by participating in Meet-n-Greets and remember each others life’s details. hipping in to get a new GQ mother a gift bag or balloons for GQ B-Day, or a graduation/new job as well as comforting each other when we are lost, sad , heart-broken or even stricken with grief.

 

LOYALTY

INTEGRITY

FAITH

EDUCATED

RESPECT

SISTERHOOD

 

LIFERS = Let’s reach this goal instead of the goal of vanity & materialism.

                           Let’s raise the bar!!!

 

Our Sisterhood  Division is completely separate from our GQ Company Division or our Crowned Ink Division.  This is why we have kept it simple. What keeps our three divisions unified while each one functions differently and separately?


The GQ Movement

 

Our sisterhood has accepted well over 8,000 girls to our organization in less than 4 years. With the grand expansion we have been able to build over 50 chapters worldwide. And it is still growing! We are known as the largest and first tattooed organization of women to change the perception of the tattooed community. We have changed how society views us through our beliefs, charities and our paying it forward attitude. As well as our “No Nudity Clause.” We were the first tattooed group to impose this concept.  We exhibit art on our bodies. SISTERS BY INK!!!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 
We are currently looking for regional captains for the following regions:

Northern Blue Ridge (Winchester/Front Royal/Rappahanock Co)
Southern (Danville/South Boston/Martinsville area)
Western (Abingdon/Bluefield/Wytheville)



Regional Captains will be in charge of setting up meet and greets in their area, keeping track of all girls in their respective areas, maintaining contact with all girls in their region and keeping in touch with the delegates in charge of the Virginia Chapter. They will also be responsible for keeping tabs on movers and shakers in their respective communities, events in their region and music/shops in their region.  The Regional Captains will also be actively recruiting girls in their regions that they feel will be contributing assets to the chapter. 

Please contact the chapter page if you are interested. If you do not fulfill a position you are assigned to you will be removed from that position. Please do not ask for the position if you do not think you can fulfill the obligations. Thank you ladies.

Rebecca**Girlie Punk**VAGQ Pres/NCGQ Asst
Cricket**VAGQ VP/VAGQ Movement Head/NCGQ Asst
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 
Okay ladies, we have a few events coming up over the course of the next few months and some in the works. 

May 23 in Virginia Beach is a mini M&G at Gil's with Lotus Sooz and her husband's band OneSlackMind (typical admission is $5 for 21+ and $10 for under 21)
May 29 in Fairfax is a Northern Virginia VAGQ M&G with Bad Luck at Fast Eddies (FREE)
June 5-7 in Richmond is the Richmond Summer Tattoo Arts Festival (those not working: $10/day, $25/weekend)
June 6 in Roanoke is a regional M&G at a local car show
June 13 in Norfolk is the Tattoos & Rock Art Show at Walls Fine Art Gallery (FREE)
June 20 in Saxe is a regional M&G at Brat (Melissa's) house for an adult ladies night
June 20 in Harrisonburg is a regional M&G at a Roller Derby Bout (more info to come)
July 11 in Richmond (G-Force Karts -two stops there-), in Natural Bridge (Pink Cadillac Diner) and in Virginia Beach (Captain George's) are regional M&Gs/volunteer help with TwinMuscle.com for their 3rd Annual Cruise to the Beach.
August 22 in Sandston/Mechanicsville is the River City Rods & Rides Rumble

Ladies, please check in by posting a comment below.  It's time to pull up the boot straps and get down to business.  We've a lot of events coming up soon and more to be posted soon.  Ladies if you think you can help in any way with any of the events please let us know. 

Congratulations to the following ladies for the following positions:

Cheryllyn VAGQ: Central Va Regional Captain
Snow White VAGQ:  Head of Promotions
Sara Star VAGQ:  South Blue Ridge Promo Assistant
GirliePunk VAGQ:  South Blue Ridge Regional Captain and President's Assistant
Brattycakes VAGQ:  South Blue Ridge Regional Captain's Assistant

Ladies add me on AIM!  EllieRetrophilia.  If you don't have a profile on vagypsyqueens.ning.com yet please email me at kustom.retrophilia@yahoo.com so I can send you an invite via Ning. 
Saturday, April 11, 2009 

ALL VAGQs and VAGQps please read and repost this!


We have a wonderful opportunity to do a Gypsy Queen Art Show at Walls Fine Art Gallery in the Monticello Arcade in downtown Norfolk right smack dab during tourist season!  I need all GQs and GQps who are interested to send me a message with a link to their artwork/photography and what dates in May and June would work best for you.  We want to keep the dates to the weekends for more traffic.  There will be a tattoo/rock theme.  We also need volunteers who can help plan the "vittles" and refreshments as well as bands willing to contribute a few songs to be played at the show (that's right, we will also plug any local bands interested in letting us use a song or two at this show).  This will be open to artists, photographers, stylists, models and more! 

VAGQs/VAGQps:  IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SHOW YOU MUST HAVE ATTENDED AN EVENT EITHER ONLINE OR PHYSICALLY IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS!!!! We will absolutely NOT show your work if you have not attended ANY VAGQ events (chats, meet and greets, conventions, live shows) in the last 3 months.  NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!  You may be present and bring your business cards but your work will not be shown.

The dates we are shooting for are May 22-24 and June 12-14. 

~Ellie Retrophilia VAGQ Pres



And I need to see ALL of my ladies on vagypsyqueens.ning.com by the end of this month.  That means there needs to be 59 VAGQs and VAGQps on that ning site.


Tuesday, February 24, 2009 

We need to have a headcount of who is able to physically participate by
attending events (and when) and who is more willing to repost bulletins
(bulletins pertaining to GQs must be reposted at least once weekly!).
We need to know who is going to be an active member.   We expect for
our girls to be participants in some way, but we need to know who is
willing to attend events and who isn't. There will be a major overhaul
of ALL chapters due to an explosive growth in the chapters but a lack of participation.  We will be purging the chapter soon of some girls due to inactivity and/or disregard for the code of conduct. 

We ARE keeping track of attendance and internet activity.  The website
will be launched very shortly with signed contracts so the more you
participate then the better your chances at paid job opportunities. The
less you participate then the better your chances at being overlooked.
Just like a job, you don't fulfill the obligations then you don't get
the opportunities.

If we did not send you an invite or email in
a while that means you were not to be found in our friends list because
you did not put GQ or your stage name in your profile title so we could
identify you. This is NOT an option. For us to identify you and be able
to give you opportunities to participate more, you need to have either
your stage name or GQ in your profile title. Again, there are lots of
girls and only a couple delegates, we don't have the time to search
myspace for your profile, so make it easier for us to find you.

From now on, maybes MUST be changed to a yes or no by 9 pm the night BEFORE the event. Maybes do NOT give us an accurate headcount and we cannot count on a maybe.

Inappropriate behavior is, but not limited to:

-Extremely revealing or very skimpy costumes in public outings representing the Gypsy Queens.  Keep in mind that some events have children present.  Basically if you could get cited in public for public nudity don't do it at a GQ event!  We are trying to get away from the stigma attached to tattooed women; dressing in skimpy lingerie in public only furthers the negative stereotype.

Note:  This is also extended to GQ pages, if you have nude photos, nearly nude photos or extremely revealing photos please create a separate page for GQ purposes that do not include those photos.  If you have to question whether or not it is appropriate, don't post it.  Tasteful photos are acceptable if your bits are covered and the photo couldn't be used for Hustler magazine.

-Brandishing of weapons or threatening anyone, GQ or otherwise.  Leave your brass knuckles, switchblades and glocks (or any other type of weapon) at home or in your room locked up.  This is grounds for immediate dismissal as this indicates instability on the part of the girl responsible for this dangerous behavior.

-Stealing.  We have to pay for anything that is stolen and if we find out it is one of our own girls doing it, she will be IMMEDIATELY dismissed.  

-Drugs or excessive drinking at a public GQ event.  If you are representing the GQs we expect you to behave as a responsible adult not as a college girl at a frat party.  Again if you could be arrested for doing it,
DON'T DO IT!   


-If you said yes to a meet and greet and/or event and you failed to show up
without emailing or calling us, you will be put on a 3 month probation
as a result.  A second failure to appear is grounds for immediate
dismissal.


-Slander.  You may not like someone but there is no excuse in resorting to teenage behavior and spreading rumors about someone.  Keep it to yourself. 

In short, don't behave in an unprofessional manner.  If you could get
fired from a job for your behavior then don't do it.  Behaving
unprofessionally is grounds for dismissal and will be reviewed on a
case by case basis.  

Remember that you are representing a great group of women who are trying to reverse the stigma attached to women with ink.  We are trying to show that we are classy women from varying backgrounds and walks of life.  By behaving like teenagers it only serves to strengthen the negative stereotypes.  If you think you cannot behave appropriately or feel that these rules are too strict then we
feel you may not be GQ material.  We do not ask a whole lot of our
girls except to behave in a professional and adult manner at GQ
sanctioned events.  If you represent us we expect you to provide people
with a positive impression.  Keep this in mind:  Classy NOT trashy!

Thank you ladies for your patience and we apologize that we had to do this
but we felt this was necessary to protect the interests of the Gypsy
Queens as well as to make sure we know who is willing to do what and
when.





Tuesday, January 20, 2009 

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A GQ??????

We are an invitation only group.  This means, you may have to point yourself out to us so we take notice!


How do you do that?

**Add Us!
**Read all our blogs and check out the main page and other chapter pages. See if it sounds like something you would like to get involved with. This is not just a myspace group...you need to commit yourself to involvement!
** Send us a LETTER OF INTENT (this should include all of the following)
    * your URL for myspace
     *email address
     *phone number where we can reach you
     *photos ( full body shot, head shot, and photos of all tattoos) you may attach
       these via photobucket.
     *letter explaining how you feel you would be beneficial to our group, any
      assets you may have, any specific ties you may have to the tattoo industry,
      anything that screams to us "She needs to be a GQ!!"
PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU DO NOT SEND EVERYTHING AS MENTIONED, YOUR LETTER OF INTENT WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DENIED.
Sunday, January 04, 2009 

We do have a lot of positions now available for the girls who are interested BUT there are certain requirements that must be fulfilled.  I will list the positions available here, if you are interested in any of them please email me at the chapter page and I will send you the job description as well as the requirements for each position.  You can apply for multiple positions..  Again, these positions MUST be filled by ACTIVE ladies only.  That means: you had to have attended or going to attend a function at some point, be in touch with the chapter page, chapter President (Ellie Retrophilia) or the chapter Vice President (AmanduhMisfit), and be able repost bulletins regularly (at least twice weekly).  Please send an email with your first, second and third choices. 

Positions Available:
-President < Ellie Retrophilia >
-Vice President  < AmanduhMisfit >
-President's Assistant (chosen by the Pres) < Toxic Cherry>
-President's Assistant 2 (chosen by the Pres) < GirliePunk >
-VP Assistant (chosen by the VP) < Lotus Sooz >
-Head Secretary
-Secretary's Assistant
-Head Treasurer
-Treasurer's Assistant
-Head Event Coordinator (this dept will work closely with the Promo Dept) < Crimson Clover >
-Asst Event Coordinator
-Head of Tech Dept < Valerie Rockabella >
-Graphics Assistant (Head of the Graphics and Tech Department is Valerie Rockabella, she is in our top friends please add her)
-Press Assistant (this also falls under the Tech Department)
-Web Assistant (Tech Department) < Miss Anne.Thropy>
-Head of Lifers Department < Brat >
-Lifers Assistant
-Lifers Assistant 2
-Head of Tattoo Department (you need to be a tattoo artist for at least 5 yrs or have been tattooing the longest out of any of the girls applying to fill this position, no exceptions or if anyone is interested you need to be GQ who has been involved with the tattoo industry the longest in the group)
-Tattoo Department Assistant
-Tattoo Department Assistant 2
-Head of GQ Movement Department < Carolina >
-GQ Movement Assistant
-GQ Movement Assistant 2
-Head of Music Department < Devil's Temptress > in August < Rachel Lynn >
-Music Department Assistant < PiercedPixie>
-Music Department Assistant 2< Rochelle >
-Music Department Assistant 3
-Head of Art Department < Toxic Cherry >
-Art Department Assistant < Fae >
-Art Department Assistant 2
-Head of GQ Promotions Team < Snow White >
-Promotions Team Assistant (Tidewater Region)
-Promotions Team Assistant 2 (NoVa Region)
-Promotions Team Assistant 3 (Central Region)
-Promotions Team Assistant 4 (Blue Ridge Region) < Sara Star >
-Promotions Team Assistant 5 (Southern Region)
-Head of GQ Models
-GQ Models Assistant
-GQ Models Assistant 2
-Roller Derby Team Representative < Zerbetron >
-Roller Derby Team Rep Assistant
-Roller Derby Team Rep Assistant 2
-Head of Public Relations
-GQ Writers
-Northern Regional Captain < AmanduhMisfit >
-Central Va Regional Captain
-South Blue Ridge Regional Captain < GirliePunk >
-Central Blue Ridge Regional Captain
-North Blue Ridge Regional Captain
-Western Regional Captain
-Southern Regional Captain
-Tidewater Regional Captain
-GQ Recruiters (recruit girls who are visibly or heavily tattooed and willing to be an active part of the chapter...there will be as many as needed in order to make sure everyone has a position in the chapter) < Miss AnneThropy, Carolina, Perfectly Messed Up, LC Amazing >
Below are some categories, this does not mean you are in these categories in the GQs...this is just for reference as Headquarters does have certain qualifications for each.
** MUAs:: < Nikki B, Girlie Punk >
** Photographers < Valerie Rockabella, Elsie, JessLynn>
** Artists < Ellie Retrophilia, Valerie Rockabella >
** Tattooists
** Piercers < Ms Maddness, Sara Star >
** Tattoo and Piercing Apprentices
** Hair Stylists < Brattycakes, Nikki B >
** Designers/Wardrobe
** DIYers < Brattycakes, Toxic Cherry, Lotus Sooz, Miss Anne.Thropy >
** Models < Ellie Retrophilia, AmanduhMisfit, Zerbetron, Rochelle, Pure Bliss, Sin >

~Ellie Retrophilia VAGQ Pres

ps: Girls please let me know if you have any talents in the above asteriked fields.








Friday, November 14, 2008 

Borrowing an idea from SC & GA and starting a Virginia state Tattoo shops and artists directory.  If you would like a specific shop mentioned please shoot us a message with the name of the shop, address and number as well as a website if they have one.  We will post it up on the blog asap.  Thank you!

~Ellie Retrophilia VAGQ Pres

BILLY EASONS WORLD FAMOUS CAPITAL TATTOO
6501 Midlothian Tnpk
Richmond, VA 23225
www.birdltd.com

Capital Tattoo
2171 Ivy Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
www.capitaltattoos.com

Blue Moon Tattoo & Body Piercing
4875 South Boston Hwy
Ringgold VA 24586
434-822-8686

Blue Horseshoe Tattoo & Body Piercing
5200B George Washington Hwy
Portsmouth, VA 23702
www.myspace.com/hometowntattoo

All American Tattoo Studio LLC
1700-A East Washington Street
Petersburg VA 23803
804-862-4443
www.allamericantat.net

Fuzion Ink Tattoo Studio
729 Granby Street
Norfolk VA 23510
757-226-9840
www.fuzionink.com

Twystid Imagez Tattoo Studio
8330-A Richmond Hwy
Alexandria VA 22309
703-360-8330

Handmade tattoo parlor
12204 Dumfries Rd
Manassas VA 20112
571-292-1306

Atlantic Bodyart Tattoo
3303 Airline Blvd. Ste.4C
Portsmouth, VA
757-966-5202

Blue Horseshoe Virginia Beach
515 LONDON BRIDGE ROAD
Virginia Beach, VA
(757)486-8287
www.bluehorseshoetattoo.com

Main Tattoo & Piercing
1322 W.Main St
Richmond, VA 23220
804.353.MAIN
www.maintattoo.com

Cherry Bomb Tattoo
537 S. Pollard St
Vinton Va 24179
(540) 344 3488

Lucky U Tattoo
140 East Spring street
Wytheville Va 24382
(276)228-6668

ASYLU..M STUDI..OS
645 Apperson Dr
Salem.. VA 24153
540-..387-..4ART (..4278)


ALL-OUT TATTOO
1540 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)-857-4INK (4465)
www.all-outtattoo.com

Zephyr Tattoo Company
2927A West Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220
804.355.8885
http://www.myspace.com/zephyrtattoocompany

Totally Naked Tattoos & Body Piercing
510 Richmond Ave.
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-1225
www. myspace. com/totallynakedtattoos
www. totallynakedtattoos. com