New
Board Officers ElectedJune
12, 2008
The
Imperial Sovereign Empire of Arizona has elected it's new Board of Directors
for the Fiscal 08-09 year. Please join their Majesties in congratulating
the following:
President
- Steve LaFata
Vice-President - Sandy LaFrance (Corp. Sponsorship Chair)
Secretary - Joe Kunkel
Treasurer - Gary Munson (Coronation Chair)
Member at Large - Joseph Gaxiola (Public Relations Chair)
Honoring
our Business CommunityJune
7 , 2008
The
Imperial Court of Arizona recognizes the contributions of Arizona businesses
to charity and good deeds throughout the state. Without our business
partnerships we would be unable to do a lot of the work we seek to do
in the Community. To honor those businesses that have risen above the
others the Monarchs may bestow Imperial Salutations on the business
based on merit and contributions during their Reign. At
Investiture the Monarchs awarded the first two Imperial Salutations
to Mike Fritz for his generous donations and to Kobalt Bar for their
assistance with the Memorial Day fundraiser. Their Majesties look forward
to adding to the list and to promoting businesses already on the list
as their reign progresses. For the complete listing, see Business
Partnerships under the Community Page.
Arizona's
New NobilityJune
1 , 2008
Investiture for Reign III of the Imperial Sovereign Empire of
Arizona was held last night, Saturday, May 31st at the Rock in central
Phoenix.
Once again, the Rock went out of their way to make us more then welcome
and comfortable and dressed the club beautifully for us.
Investiture is the event where our Princess Royale and Prince Royale
step down from their active titles and the next Royal Line is invested
for the new Reign. This event signified the complete close of Reign
II. Princess Royale Regine Rochelle looked stunning as always and a
perfect compliment was Prince Royale Joseph Brumley in his best formal
leather and signature top hat. Without their efforts, along with the
rest of our wonderful Court Family; Reign II might not have shined so
brightly.
Reverend Charley once again graced us with his presence and performed
a very touching Invocation. He has been such a wonderful supporter to
us since we began 3 years ago and we all adore him! The incredible Rhonda
Farthing sang our National Anthem accapella! Jennifer Carroll sang the
Canadian National Anthem. Our flags were proudly presented by members
of Arizona's most outstanding Leather Community.
We were very fortunate to have such incredible Command Performers.
- Freddy Prince Charming
- Miss Tiffany Rose
- Phaedra
- Patricia Mason
The generosity and professionalism of these four performers to give
of their time, talent, support and love really made the evening so very
special for us.
Investiture is also the event where we present special awards, accolades,
and say "Thank you" to the community. This year, we not only
presented, but were the recipients of the "Santa Award" instituted
by our own Father Christmas Cris Cringle, but then the first 3 pairs
of Monarchs to the Arizona Imperial Court were invested into The House
of Livezey of Manchester England as Sirs and Dames. It seems one of
our most beloved friends in this community, Auntie Hyacinth; a wonderful
drag performer and one of the most down to earth, loving people we've
ever met is a genuine Lord and Heir Apparent of a British Noble Family!
As we invested our Line for Reign III and I looked around the standing
room only crowd, we remain ever honored by all the support and love
we have been shown as we continue along this collective journey and
we are very proud to share it with so many amazing people. This year
we are choosing to start with only a few of the higher titles filled
so that we are able to promote those within the Court through out the
year. We also recognize all Court members as Lords and Ladies of our
Line and are looking forward to everyones contributions. The complete
list of line titles and proclamations is available online at http://www.imperialcourtaz.org/Monarchs/Reign3Titles/Reign3.htm
There's definitely strength in numbers, and we say a very heartfelt
"Thank you" to everyone for standing by us, soaring with us,
and encouraging us to fly even higher as we move forward, full steam
ahead into Reign III. You can check out the new line, proclamations
and grace and favors on the Monarchs
page of the website.
Investiture
May
9, 2008
INVESTITURE FOR REIGN III
Saturday, May 31st
The Rock
Doors open at 6pm
Ceremony starts at 7pm
$5 Cover at the Door
As a State Function, Formal Wear is requested.
Come join their Most Imperial Sovereign Highnesses Prince Royale Joseph
and Princess Royale Regine celebrate the accomplishments of the Line
and Step Down during the first half.
Then join their Most Imperial Sovereign Majesties Emperor Joseph and
Empress Justice name the new Line Titles and establish Reign III:The
Reign of the Dark Phoenix, A Year of FOO. (Fundraising, Oppulence &
Opportunity). This will be interesting.
Coronation
III May
4, 2008
Wow what a Coronation! with over 27 courts and a fulfilled weekend
and a bit of delay on the outcome we are very happy to announce our
new Monarch's of Arizona.
Please welcome,
Emperor III Joseph Brumley and Empress III Justice Prevails as
Arizona embarks on Reign III.
The evening went great as we stayed on time and marched 27 courts and
also marched local organizations and clubs who came to celebrate Emperor
II Michael Gaffney & Empress II Julie Craig on there year! Both
Michael and Julie now Join Emperor I Steve & Empress I Jennifer
in the College of Monarchs
Thanks to all 27 Courts who were in attendance for a great time and
for all the love you showed us here in Arizona and I know you are all
in our hearts forever!
And a Big THANK YOU to all the locals who came to celebrate this weekend
and celebrate our New Monarchs Joseph & Justice THE ROYAL BRATS
are now in control so here we go into Reign III so fasten those seat
belts!
We will post pictures as soon as we get them and look forward to seeing
everyone very soon!
News from Reign I
News from Reign II