Reign IX

Emperor IX

The Brawn Emperor

Timm Steinkrueger

Empress IX 

The Cameo Empress

Vaden Andress

The ninth 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 Stanley. These two monarchs did a number together in drag (with moustache), 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 hed 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 were able to have all three mayoral candidates at the ninth reign's stepping down.

Timm and Vadens set design and organization were enjoyed at all of their major functions. Puttin on the Ritz, held at the Union Street Hotel was a delightful visit back to the 20s & 30s. The Hilton Hotel played host to the Snowball and Babes in Toyland allowed everyone to let  loose their inner child. The King of Hearts theme, King Solomons 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) 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 Father (for Life), Roger Dent; Grand Duke, Gregg Looker, Czar, Chuck Bates and Marquis, Reggie Grove. Vaden awarded her permanent 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.