Reign IX
The Ninth Reign
The Court of Brawn & Cameo
April 3, 1982

Empress IX Vaden Andress
The Cameo Empress

Emperor IX Timm Steinkrueger
The Brawn Emperor

The 9th Reign began with an interesting flavor! The person elected Empress was previously best known and involved as a male titleholder. Thus, began the year with Emperor and Empress IX, Timm Steinkrueger and Vaden. These two monarchs had a number in drag (with moustache) and a green leotard and huge tutu! Vaden proved herself to be extremely well spoken on the microphone much to the surprise of many of his friends who never knew how well he’d take to this drag persona. This reign was responsible for one of the more fun traditions the court currently enjoys the annual headdress competition. Timm and Vaden also happened to reign during a citywide election year and the Gay community was able to have all three mayoral candidates at the stepping down of the 9th reign.

Timm and Vaden’s set design and organization were enjoyed at their major functions. “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” held at the Union Street Hotel was a delightful visit back to the 20’s & 30’s. The Hilton Hotel played host to the Snowball and “Babes in Toyland” allowed everyone to let the child loose within themselves. The King of Hearts theme, “King Solomon’s Mines” was a wonderful way to promote their Coronation theme.

These two individuals had a dedicated line of succession backing them every step of the way. For Vaden, these included Princess Royale, Jaye Sutherland; Queen Mother (for Life) Lola; Pearl DeVere; Grand Duchess, Brandy Dennison; Czarina, Sandra Graves; Marquessa, Roxie Lamont; and Reina, Lee Gagliardi. Timm enjoyed the support of Prince Royale Steve Anger; King Fater (for Life), Roger Dent; Grand Duke, Gregg Looker, Czar, Chuck Bates and Marquis, Reggie Grove. Vaden awarded her title to an outstanding court member. Sandra Graves was made 1st Imperial Princess of Love to all Empresses for Life. Timm made a moving presentation of his title, Princess Regal, Keeper of Love and Laughter for Life to Bublz LaRue.

Celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire on April 16, 1983, “A Diamond Dynasty Jubilee,” held at the downtown Raddison, was a festive occasion and ushered in the next decade with fitting pomp and circumstance.