Reign XLIV

The Legend of the Amethyst Pegasus, The Plus Size Boy with Bounce, The Toxic, Bye, Bye, Bye,
I Want It That Way Emporer,
Emperor 44 Jon “Crunchy” Crenshaw

The Radiance of the Crystal, The Original Party Girl,
The Disco Diva Empress,

Empress 44, Rosa Marie Surgarbaker

The 44th reign saw the election of one of Denver’s favorite Party Girls, Miss Rosa Marie Sugarbaker! It also year that we saw the need for a regent Emperor. There were 3 viable candidates that had ran for the position and it was Jon “Crunchy” Crenshaw that was crowned that night. The first of the “Closet Club” to be crowned. As soon as the New monarchs were crowned it was time to start “the PARTY” and one of the focuses of the reign was to have fun while doing the job we loved so much. Music was a big theme throughout the reign with theming many of our events from Disco to Pop to Doo Wop and Rock.
During the 44th Reign, The Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire was honored by Out Front Colorado at the Power GALA Awards as, “Non-Profit of the Year.” We also had the opportunity to donate auction items and raise funds for I.C.R.M.E.  The funds from the auction items, raised $4000.00 for I.C.R.M.E General Fund.
Another highlight of the year was for the Pride Parade Rosa and Jon wanted to honor all the reigns before us as. For the first time the ICRME Float was led down the Parade route by all the reigns representative banners many carried by our local youth and members of the past reigns.
The PR’s Proved to be just as strong as the monarchs with some very successful events as well.  They hosted the Annual PR Picnic and were able to give the Court a new Permanent Grill for use of every year. There James Bond Music Themed Black Tie Affair raised great money for the Freedom Service Dogs
Rosa Presented Snowball, “A Boogie Wonderland” at the Timbers Hotel Benefiting Jefferson County CASA. A night of Wintery Disco Fun!  Jon Presented King of Hearts, A Musical Explosion, Boy Bands verses Pop Divas! At the Double Tree Stapleton North benefiting the White Rose Scholarship Foundation.
Coronation Weekend was held at the Renaissance Hotel. It was a musical party weekend Starting on Friday Night with PR Ball, “American Bandstand.”  Coronation 45 was “A Disco Affair at Studio 54”. In keeping with the Studio 54 Coronation theme, ticket prices were $54.00. The Ball was also done in the round. AS the stage was set in the middle of the ball room and the guest sat around it. Both PR Ball and Coronation were standing room only when the balls began. Proceeds from Coronation benefited CASA.
Reign 44 Imperial Family all worked very hard to help make the reign a success - Count 44 Scott Alexander, Countess 44 Amelia Storm. Baron 44 Ladycat De’ore Baroness 44 Betty Sparkles Butzin, Don 44 Sammy Big D. Reina 44 Tammy Burnette, Marquis 44 Obi Sparkles Marquessa 44 Sophia More, Czar 44 Isaias Ramirez, Grand Duke 44 Karl Wesley, Grand Duchess 44 Lala Shearz.
Grand Dame to the Rockies, Grand Mama to the Reign Empress 16 Bubbles LaRue,
God Father to the Reign Emporer 36 Allen Haskett, God Mother to the Reign Empress 40 Lushus LaRell
King Father to Reign 44 Emporer 33 Michael Vrooman, Queen Mother to Reign 44 Empress 34 Janelle St. Christopher
Supreme Queen Mother Empress 2 Scotti Carlyle 
The Artic White Lion Prince of Compassion, Love, and Dedication, Prince Royale 44 Drew M. Juarez
The Star Gazing Teal Princess of Tranquility, Heart, and Soul, Princess Royale 44 Star Kirkland
 
At Coronation Jon bestowed his Permanent Title as:
The Litter Box Bitch, Keeper of Hearts and Smiles to All Monarchs for Life
Miss Kitty Angel
 
Rosa bestowed here Permanent Title as:
Travis McKeaigg
The Keeper of Their Majesties Music, Lights and Merriment, to All Monarchs for Life.