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Emperor III - Joseph Brumley
The Emerald Eyed Falcon of th Desert
The Spirit of the Coyote Legend of the Phoenix
Joseph
has been actively involved in the Phoenix Community for the last
17 years. He and Bob Fernie founded People of Alternative Lifestyles
at Phoenix College, he was one of the founders and twice past
president of the Phoenix boys of Leather, a member of the Arizona
Power Exchange, Mamas Family and the Imperial Court of Arizona.
Joseph is extremely active in his community, organizing and participating
in events too numerous to list here. He spends his work days as
the Manager of Operations and Creatives for staff development
for a fast growing company with over 15,000 employees. He believes
in learning from the good and the bad experiences and believes
if youre not having fun, youre just not doing it right.
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Empress III - Justice Prevails
The Blood Red Moon of the Desert
The Dark Fire Legend of the Phoenix
Born and raised in New York City
Justice moved to Phoenix in 2003. She has been actively involved
in the BDSM Community for over 20 years and is probably best known
for her artwork, stylish couture and as hostess for countless
themed dungeon parties. She served as Princess Royal I for the
Imperial Court of Arizona and is a member of APEX where she assists
with Orientations. She is known for her can do attitude
and is always willing to jump in and help out.
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Prince Royale - CJ Whittmer
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Princess Royale - Jagi
Joseph A. Gaxiola (aka JaGi) was born and raised
here in AZ. At the tender age of 20 Joseph moved to San Diego.
In 1992, he became involved with the LGBTS (lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and straight) Band of San Diego, where he eventually
became one of its producers and in charge of fundraising for the
band.
He also became involved with the Imperial Court de San Diego in
1995, during Reign XXIV (Emperor Toni Puente and Empress Maya).
By the end of Reign XXVI (Emperor Randy Abatangelo and Empress
Fifi) JaGi received San Diego's most valued title for non-elected
members who's participation is far above the norm: Her Imperial
Highness, The Golden Phoenix Crown Princess for Life.
In 1997, JaGi began producing one of the most successful camp
drag shows in San Diego at The Hole. In 8 years, JaGi's troup
of camp performers raised over $10,000 dollars for various Southern
California charities.
In 2004, Joseph decided to move back home to Phoenix to be closer
to family. Joseph now works for his family's medical billing agency
as an accountant in Chandler, AZ.
Thanks to Grand Duke Gaby and Grand Duchess Sandy, JaGi joined
the Imperial Court of AZ. She is thrilled to be back with the
Court and is looking forward to helping out as much as she can
with the court and its membership.
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Prince - Open
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Princess - Open
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Grand Duke - Open
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Grand Duchess - Sandy LaFrance
Sandy hails from Escondido, California, and moved
to Phoenix in 1980. She has two children who are all grown up
and are living on their own! Yippie!
Sandy has been active in the Arizona BDSM community
for the past 12 years, holding many positions in various groups.
Sandy is Co-founder of the Arizona Women of Leather (AWOL), and
currently sits on the board of directors (and has since the inception).
Sandy was the first of the AWOL sisters to serve as Ms. AWOL.
Sandy also held the office of Secretary for Arizona
Power Exchange (Apex) for 2 years after the incorporation to a
501© 7 organization, and held the office of Co-President
for 2 of the 5 years she was on the board. She currently sits
on the board of Directors of Southwest Leather Pride weekend and
is one of the co-producers of same.
Sandy currently has been honored with the title
of Grand Duchess Reign II and is excited to be involved in the
Arizona Imperial Court again. Sandy is looking forward to seeing
old friends and in making new ones.
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Duke - Anson Reign
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Duchess - Regina Gazelle
I'm the Founder/Director of an all transgender
halfway house, non-profit organization. It's called "This
is H.O.W.", the first in the state of Arizona. In addition
to the transgender women I have supported, I have held several
community orientated titles such as Miss Originality 2000, Miss
Gay Glendale and Miss National Capital Cities and have traveled,
performed and spoken on issues important to our community across
the country. I've started an AA meeting for the Community Church
of Hope and I'm frequently asked to speak to AA, NA and other
groups on transgender issues. I am part of a T-Girls Vision, which
is an all transgender support group at the Community Church of
Hope. We meet once a week to discuss issues that concern a transgender's
everyday life.
I have raised more than $40,000 in fundraisers for the non-profit
organizations within the communityI am pleased and honored to
be a part of the Imperial Courts
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Marquis - William Trainer
Originally from Texas, Will has a history of service
to the community. He was a founding Director and Treasurer of
Bay Area Habitat for Humanity. He organized and led the first
blitz home build in the Bay Area. Will served as the director
of outreach programs for Clear Lake PC, leading the growth of
an orphanage in Merida and a clinic in Cancun as well as supporting
several other local outreach programs. While serving in the jungles
of the Yucatan he designed a water distribution system for a farm
supplying food to a summer camp serving underprivileged youth.
Will is a member of Arizona Men of Leather, Seattle
Men of Leather, the Human Rights Committee, and the Rain Country
Dance Association. He is a titleholder from the leather and lineal
communities in Texas and is ordained in a mainline Protestant
denomination. Will takes pleasure in raising his fifteen year-old
son who lives with him in Cave Creek.
Professionally, Will recently managed a 100M$
global industrial service business for a Fortune 100 company.
He has formed a corporation to help ensure a better quality of
life for our elderly and their families by providing dependable
and affordable in-home care. Will is working on that venture to
get it up and running as a world-class enterprise.
Will is honored and humbled by the opportunity
to serve the Imperial Sovereign Empire of Arizona. He has a high
say/do ratio and his motto is Anything worth
doing is worth doing with style.
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Marquessa -Open
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Count - Don Burns
Don was born and raised in Kansas City, and moved
to Phoenix in 1993. He has worked as a paralegal for eighteen
years, and started law school at the Phoenix School of Law in
2006. He joined the Imperial Court during Reign II, due to meeting
JaGi, and almost immediately became the unofficial court photographer.
Don owns a photography business (www.aroundphoenix.com) and has
been taking photos professionally for more than a decade now.
He lives and works in both the Prescott and Phoenix
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Countess -Sherri Lynn
Bill VanTassell {A.K.A Sherri Lynn} was born and
raised in Binghamton, NY. In 1988, Bill moved to Rochester, NY
where he became involved in various organizations. Such as The
Rochester Rangers. A non-profit organization who held fundraisers
for other organizations. Also, Bill became a NYS marriage ambassador
in 2005. Bill has been involved in many choirs and enjoy singing
in groups. He is a member of Gentle Shepard Metropolitan Community
Church. Bill continues to look for ways to help out the community.
In 1991, Bill moved to San Francisco, CA where he was introduced
to The Imperial Court for the first time. Bill soon became good
friends with members of the court and helped out at several functions.
In 2007, Bill moved to Phoenix and joined the court during the
2nd reign.
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Stephen Bloom - Imperial Commander of the Leather Guard,
the Talons of the Phoenix, Protector of the Emerald and Onyx Thrones
Born in 1963, Stephen is a gay leatherman and
holds the titles of Mr. padlock Leather 2001, padlock Leathersir
2002 and Marquis, Reign I of the Imperial Court of Arizona. Stephen
was proud to serve as Local Co-Chair and Director of Marketing
for Leather Leadership Conference-IX, and was awarded the Rocky
Mountain Region Pantheon of Leather XV Award. He is Treasurer
on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Power Exchange (APEX),
served as Treasurer, and Vice President to the Universal Brotherhood
of the Leatherlords (UBL), is the founding member and past President
of the Arizona Men of Leather (AML) and serves on the newly formed
Arizona Leather Alliance (AzLA). His involvement also includes
assisting with the production of many other local and regional
Leather contests and events, fundraising for local charities,
community graphic designer, and presenting lifestyle demonstrations
and topics at both the padlock and Arizona Power Exchange.Stephen
and his husband Alan have been together since 2001, and his boy
Joe (Mama's padlock boy), has been collared to him since 2002.
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Ladies of the Court |
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*list coming soon
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*list coming soon
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Proclamations
The Imperial Leather Guard, the Talons of the Phoenix
Grace & Favors
Out of State - Ambassadors to Reign III - Steve Lafata &
Jennifer Carroll
In-State - Ambassadors to Reign III - Michael Gaffney & Julie
Craig
The Over the Top, Liberace Beware, Keepers of the Bling - Liz
St. James & Jeff Muir
The Imperial Playground - Cellblock
The Imperial Hideaway- The Clarendon's C4
The Imperial Dungeon - APEX
The Imperial Bistro - Harley's
The Imperial Couturier - Off Chute Too
The Imperial Family's Sunday After Meeting Stop - The Rock
Purveyor of Potent Potables and Printables - April Peterson (BUD
LITE)
The Imperial Meeting House - Church of Hope
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