Reign XXVIII
The Twenty-Eighth Reign
The Legendary Crystal Court of Diversity and Fun
March 30, 2002

Empress XXVIII Veronica St Andrews
The Spirit of the Crystal, The Majestic Emerald Star Empress

Emperor XXVIII Brad Busby
The Legend of the Masterful Jaguar, The Amethyst Eyed, Golden Onyx Jaguar Emperor

The twenty-eighth reign Monarchs were crowned in the Grand Ballroom of the Adams Mark Hotel on April 14, 2001. These two individuals were tirelessly working Monarchs both in town and out of town. Many records were broken during this reign including: The Pink Ribbon Campaign from this reign raised over $5000, more than $18,000 worth of scholarships were given out at Coronation XXIX from money raised during the reign for the White Rose Scholarship Foundation, The CAP Thanksgiving Food Drive raised in excess of $6000 and many other local and national charities received funds from the 28th reign. A record was set for raising funds for charities in excess of $85,000 during the reign. Brad & Veronica also traveled extensively around the country attending more than 25 different Coronations. This year the Cressey-West Endowment Fund was also formed to assist in future years with the White Rose Scholarship Foundation. This was also a first as Brad & Veronica held their Coronation in the Plaza Ballroom at the Adams Mark Hotel. Also this year was the first year that the Board of Directors was the governing body of the ICRME and the Imperial Council was no longer the governing board of the organization. Investitures was also held for the first time in seven years prior to PR Ball so their court titles for Bars, Business, Organizations & Citizen of the Realm titles could be given out and was held at Charlie’s.

Snowball “Christmas at Tara” was held on Sunday December 9, 2001 at the Adams Mark Hotel while King of Hearts “Survivor! An Imperial Evening With The Polynesian Gods of War” was Saturday March 2, 2002 also at the Adams Mark Hotel. This was a first time for only three weeks of campaign.

The 28th Line of Succession was extremely hard working and visible throughout the community and entire reign. Prince & Princess Royale John Herndon & Greta B. Quick, Grand Duke & Grand Duchess Kelly T & Barbie Blake, Czar & Czarina Michael Edwards & Morgan Manchester, Marquis & Marquessa Devin Madril & Scarlett Blake, Don & Reina, J. Michael Stobbs & Merina Monroe, Count & Countess Ray Brown & Donna T, Baron & Baroness Eryn & Sue Anne Michaels, Crown Prince & Crown Princess Andy Johnson & Jenny Lynn, Dauphin & Dauphine Johnny Romero & Bella Donna Blake, Imperial Lord & Imperial Lady Jon Crenshaw & Heada Lettuce.

The reign that broke many records ended with “An Imperial Evening Under the Sea” and made way for the 29th reign.