Reign XXIX
The Legendary Crystal Court of SPICE
April 19, 2003

Empress XXIX The Energy of the Crystal, The Onyx Diamond Empress

Emperor XXIX Robert Flores, The Legend of the Soaring Eagle of American Pride, The Stars & Stripes Emperor.

The election of the 29th Monarchs would bring together two individuals that had been long time supporters of the Imperial Court. Combined Emperor Robert Flores and Empress 29 would bring over 20 years of service to the court of Denver. Emperor Robert served as Prince Royale 22 and also held various other civic titles. Empress 29 served as Princess Royale 27 and also held various civic titles within Denver and nationally. Combined they would be able to tap into resources that the court had not used in a while.

The 29th reign tackled many administrative hurdles the court had been facing. With a focus on building partnerships and cutting costs the 29th reign began it first steps with the monthly newsletter. A change in the format would not only cut costs but it would also provide more information for the membership as well as generate revenue. The second focus of the 29th reign was to build relationships and partnerships with other non-profit organizations and also with other GLBT bars and business. The 29th reign stepped outside of the box and started by hosting a beer truck at pride fest. The success of this event gave the court the opportunity to serve beer and soda at the Cheery Creek Arts Festival and the Lowry Air Show Days. Both of these events being primarily a straight event gave the court exposure to a section of Denver’s community that had been untapped. The 29th reign worked closely with the GLBT Community Center to help produce Cheshire Ball, which profited $7000 for Denver’s GLBT Youth Center (Rainbow Alley). During the Pink Ribbon Campaign the 29th reign also raised the bar for the pink ribbon campaign goal of $5000.00 to over $6000.00.

Empress 29 would host Snowball on November 23rd, 2002 at the Executive Tower in Hotel. The evening was an Imperial Holiday in Russia. The event would host over 300 people and raise $15,000.00 in Cash and Non-Perishable items for the Colorado Aids Project, Urban Peak and the Imperial Court placing this year’s Snowball as the largest and most successful in the courts history. Emperor Robert would Host his King of Hearts at the Executive Tower Inn, On Saturday March 15th, 2003 the theme was Man of LaMancha and once again the ballroom would be packed. Both Snowball and King of Hearts would be Sold out and offer standing room only.