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Category: #RoyaltyGivesBack

The Imperial Sovereign Court of All CT is a Fundraising Organization that has raised over $500,000 dollars in the past 25 years.

Member Spotlight – Ray DeLuca

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As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we want to celebrate the folx who make our success possible, our members. Each week we will highlight one of our members and ask them questions about themselves and The ISC of All CT.

Today we highlight Emperor 2005 Raymond DeLuca:

  • 1. When did you join the organization, and how long have you been associated with it?
    • I joined the Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut approximately 26 or 27 years ago. Initially, I was part of the Nutmeg Court, which preceded the ISC of All CT. My involvement with the organization has been deeply fulfilling, reflecting my long-standing dedication to its mission and values.
  • 2. How did you hear about the ISC of All CT?
    • My journey with the ISC of All CT began in 2000 when I, along with other founding members, helped establish the organization. Michael Morgan, known in the community as Morgana DeLuxe, was instrumental in my involvement. At that time, I was a member of the Hartford Harlettes, and we had performed at Bambi Lee’s step-down event as one of her swans. This connection sparked my active engagement with the ISC of All CT.
  • 3. What interested you in joining the organization?
    • I was motivated to join the ISC of All CT primarily to contribute to our community through fundraising. I have always been passionate about supporting causes that benefit those in need, and the ISC of All CT offers a significant platform to effect meaningful change through our charitable activities and events.
  • 4. Please give 3 to 5 adjectives to describe the ISC of All CT.
    • • Friendly: The ISC of All CT is known for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, where every member feels part of a supportive and caring community.
    • • Fun: Our events are always lively and full of joy, reflecting the vibrant spirit of the ISC of All CT.
    • • Family: The sense of belonging and camaraderie within the organization is profound, with bonds that feel like those of a close-knit family.
  • 5. What is your fondest memory or moment with the organization?
    • • One of my most cherished memories is from my time as the Baron of Hartford County with the Nutmeg Court. We hosted a memorable event called the Trailer Park event at the Chez. We creatively transformed a camper and performed a series of playful, “trashy” songs. This event was a wonderful display of our creativity and humor and remains a highlight of my experience
    • Another significant moment was when I became Emperor in 2005 with my Empress, Jezebel. We had the incredible opportunity to travel across the country to visit other chapters within the court system. It was an enriching experience that broadened my perspective and deepened my connection with the broader community.
  • 6. Where would you like the organization to go in the future?
    • Looking ahead, I envision the ISC of All CT expanding its outreach by hosting more events within the straight community. This area represents a significant opportunity for growth and could help further strengthen and expand our chapter.

CT Leather S4

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As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we also want to celebrate the folx who we support. Many of our members are involved in other organizations, and we are invited to attend / perform at their events. We always have an amazing time with our CT Leather Family at their S4 event. S4 stands for Suds & Sins, a Sunday Social. This event has been going on for over 20 years and we are proud to be a part of this tradition. This year the reigning CT leather Mr. Loves Alot has collected donations for D.E.S.K, Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen located in New Haven. Come see what we all do best, giving back!

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Cocktails @ 8

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Another amazing group of people the ISCoACT is proud to know is Broadview Manor! Bob, Bob and Kevin have been instrumental in raising funds for The Carousel Museum for their project that (Cocktails @ Eight 2023 funded), The BARC – Bristol Adult Resource Center Inc. Greenhouse Project and Main Street Community Foundation! For 18years, they have opened their hearts to great causes. This night was no different, the atmosphere was amazing, the food was great, and the company was awesome!

Member Spotlight – Juana La Loca Alexander

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As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we want to celebrate the folx who make our success possible, our members. Each week we will highlight one of our members and ask them questions about themselves and The ISC of All CT.

Today we highlight Viscountess Juana La Loca Alexander:

  • 1. When did you join the organization/how long have you been associated?
    • I joined in October of 2023 but didn’t really start participating until February-ish of 2024.
  • 2. How did you hear about the ISC of All CT?
    • New London Pride, I met with Bonnie Petite and Emperors George and Mark.
  • 3. What interested you in joining the organization?
    • I’ve always loved playing dress up and the opportunity to wear ball gowns and tiaras, while also raising money for LGBTQ organizations, wasn’t something I was going to miss out on.
  • 4. Please give 3 to 5 adjectives to describe the ISC of All CT?
    • Welcoming, fancy, worthy, loving, and fabulous
  • 5. What is your fondest memory/moment with the organization?
    • Being adopted by Brandy Alexander. I’ve loved Drag for a while now, and the idea of being welcomed into a found family, being singled out and chosen for who I am, was amazing. I’ve never felt more welcomed or loved.
  • 6. Where would you like the organization to go in the future?
    • I’d like to expand the types of charities we raise money for. My two biggest causes are LGBTQ rights and animal welfare, so I would love to combine the two. I think something like Dogs in Drag could be a ton of fun.

Member Spotlight – Kate Reynolds

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As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we want to celebrate the folx who make our success possible, our members. Each week we will highlight one of our members and ask them questions about themselves and The ISC of All CT.

Today we highlight Princess Kate Reynolds:

  • 1. When did you join the organization/how long have you been associated?
    • I became associated with the organization in 2003 or 2004 when I learned about the Court through a friend who had joined. I officially became a member in 2007.
  • 2. How did you hear about the ISC of All CT?
    • Through a friend
  • 3. What interested you in joining the organization?
    • I thought the work being done was helpful to the community and the events were fun. But mostly because of the people. It is like a family and I enjoy that aspect very much.
  • 4. Please give 3 to 5 adjectives to describe the ISC of All CT?
    • Helpful, valuable, dedicated
  • 5. What is your fondest memory/moment with the organization?
    • My favorite thing each year is coronation. It is always amazing to see other courts and communities come together to provide help to people who need it in our community. My fondest memory is the first time I was able to deliver carloads of toys to The Village of Children and Families from our Misfit Toy events. It made all the hard work worth it.
  • 6. Where would you like the organization to go in the future?
    • I would like to see us continue to engage with the community in different ways other than in a bar with just a “drag show”. The brunch, the games shows and trivia nights, maybe bingo in different venues.

Member Spotlight – Paul Caldwell

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As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we want to celebrate the folx who make our success possible, our members. Each week we will highlight one of our members and ask them questions about themselves and The ISC of All CT.

Today we highlight Emperor 5 Paul Caldwell:

  • When did you join the organization/how long have you been associated?
    • · I joined the court in 1991 it was the Imperial Court of All New England, Then I joined the Imperial Court of Connecticut in 1995 (Nutmeg), and moved with the Court in 1999 when we became ISC of Connecticut, So I have been a member for 33 years.
  • How did you hear about the ISC of All CT?
    • · Through a friend it was relatively new in the East Coast, and he had just joined in its first year.
  • What interested you in joining the organization?
    • · I liked the idea of giving back and helping others and all the pomp and circumstance that went along with it.
  • Please give 3 to 5 adjectives to describe the ISC of All CT?
    • · Giving back to the community by our fund raising $1.00 at a time, the commitment of donating their time to make it a great organization, adapting with the times and still making us relevant today as we were in the past.
  • What is your fondest memory/moment with the organization?
    • · Was my first out-of-State Coronation (New York) just seeing all these people from all over and how wonderful they all looked with their crowns and gowns was amazing.
  • Where would you like the organization to go in the future?
    • · I feel like the last few years the organization has been pushing to find different ways to raise monies for the community. Forward-thinking is what comes to mind to keep us relevant in the years to come.

Thank you,

His Imperial Majesty

The 5thElected Emperor of all Connecticut.

The Diamond Star Blue Moon Emperor

Paul Caldwell

Member Spotlight – Lyum Troi

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His Most Imperial Sovereign Highness, Imperial Crown Prince for Reign XXV

As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we want to celebrate the folx who make our success possible, our members. Each week we will highlight one of our members and ask them questions about themselves and The ISC of All CT.

Today we highlight Imperial Crown Prince Lyum Troi:

  • 1. When did you join the organization/how long have you been associated?
    • I joined during reign XV with Dustin and Dandy, so around 2015 / 2016
  • 2. How did you hear about the ISC of All CT?
    • I learned about the organization from Dan McCarthy and Rob Brandt. I met them during a different community event, and we all became friends
  • 3. What interested you in joining the organization?
    • After hearing about all the good and fun stuff, I came to an event.
  • 4. Please give 3 to 5 adjectives to describe the ISC of All CT?
    • Fun, Friendly, Fantastic, & Fantastic
  • 5. What is your fondest memory/moment with the organization?
    • I don’t have one fondest memory, but I think all the firsts: seeing a member perform for the first time, seeing a Monarch get crowned for the first time, seeing beneficiaries get a check for the first time…
  • 6. Where would you like the organization to go in the future?
    • I’d love to see us get back to where we were when I started, more family style events, more fun. Not everything needs to be at a bar or in drag.

Member Spotlight – LunaTikk Amore

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As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we want to celebrate the folx who make our success possible, our members. Each week we will highlight one of our members and ask them questions about themselves and The ISC of All CT.

Today we highlight Empress 23 Luna Tikk:

  • 1. When did you join the organization/how long have you been associated?
    • May 2015
  • 2. How did you hear about the ISC of All CT?
    • My Husband was a member.
  • 3. What interested you in joining the organization?
    • Seeing all the positive work that they did with the community, all while having fun.
  • 4. Please give 3 to 5 adjectives to describe the ISC of All CT?
    • Exciting, dedicated and fun.
  • 5. What is your fondest memory/moment with the organization?
    • My fondest memory will be the moment Kiko Amore made me her Granddaughter, it’s the moment I really felt I belonged.
  • 6. Where would you like the organization to go in the future?
    • I would like to see us with a more diverse membership, embracing new ideas and styles.

Member Spotlight – Anne Tikk

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As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we want to celebrate the folx who make our success possible, our members. Each week we will highlight one of our members and ask them questions about themselves and The ISC of All CT.

Today we highlight Viscountess Anne Tikk:

  • 1. When did you join/how long?
    • I have been with the court for almost 1 year and 4 months
  • 2. How did you hear about the court?
    • I came to know about the Court, through my very dear friends Trevor Reynolds and Morgana De Luxe
  • 3. Why the interest in the Court?
    • I wanted to do something that would make a difference. The Court allows me to do that.
  • 4. Please Give 3 to 5 adjectives describing the court
    • Inviting, generous, diverse, nonjudgmental
  • 5. What is the fondest memory?
    • Becoming part of The Mad Hatter’s Society. That has meant the world to me.
  • 6. Where would you like to see the court go in the future?
    • I would love to see it have a bigger presence, attracting newer members.

Member Spotlight – Dolores Dégagé Prima de Luxe

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Her Most Imperial Sovereign Highness, Imperial Crown Princess for Reign XXV

Dolores Dégagé Prima de Luxe

As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we want to celebrate the folx who make our success possible, our members. Each week we will highlight one of our members and ask them questions about themselves and The ISC of All CT.

  • 1. When did you join the organization / how long have you been associated?
    • I first joined the ISCofallCT in 2011.
  • 2. How did you hear about the ISCofallCT?
    • I found the organization through meeting and becoming friends with members Morgana de Luxe & Trevor Reynolds of the ISCofallCT at a dance production at Hartford Stage.
  • 3. What interested you in joining the organization?
    • My immediate interest was to become a part of such a community-oriented group of people with common goals of bettering the lives of our lgbtqia+ population here in Connecticut and beyond. To find like-minded friends and hopefully chosen family.
  • 4. Please give 3 to 5 adjectives to describe the ISCofallCT.
    • “CHARITABLE”
    • “DONATIVE”
    • “PHILANTHROPY”
    • “VOLUNTARY”
    • “FUNDRAISING “
  • 5. What is your fondest memory/moment with the organization?
    • It was the moment at a recent fundraiser when I knew that myself and other members, through our joy, authenticity and compassion had won over the doubting parent of one of our newer members. His words of acceptance and pride for his daughter were extraordinary. In that moment the work our members do through our organization took on a new meaning for me. Yes, we help our communities by raising funds so other community nonprofits can serve more people. But changing the opinions of just one individual to be more accepting and inclusive creates a ripple effect. Changing the world for the better with optimism, kindness & love.
  • 6. Where would you like the organization to go in the future?
    • I would like to see our membership grow and reflect a wider spectrum of our communities here in Connecticut. Also to increase our visibility into all areas of the state and to partner with new venues. To create new fundraising initiatives and possible collaborative events with our neighboring Courts. To educate, increase acceptance and create safe spaces.
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