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Empress 5 Lady Bubbles

Today we share the sad news of the passing of Lady Bubbles, also known as Warren Miller, Empress V of the United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire.
Lady Bubbles was a vibrant and beloved member of our community whose presence brought joy, laughter, and compassion to countless people across the Pikes Peak region. As Empress V, she carried the crown with pride, grace, and a deep commitment to service — helping to build the spirit of charity, fellowship, and resilience that continues to define the United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire.
Through her dedication to the LGBTQ+ community and the many charitable causes supported by the Court, Lady Bubbles left a lasting impact that will not be forgotten. Her legacy is one of generosity, strength, and a deep love for community.
Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with her friends, family, and all those whose lives she touched. The Court has truly lost one of its shining lights.
May we honor her memory by continuing the work she cared so deeply about — lifting one another up and serving our community with pride.
Rest in peace, Lady Bubbles. 👑💜

By Ed Sanders, ago
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50 Years of Service Proclamation from Governor Polis

WHEREAS. the United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire (UCPPE) has dedicated over 50 years of service to the LGBTQ+ community and the broader Southem Colorado area, serving as the longest-standing LGBTQ+ organization in the region; and WHEREAS, UCPPE has consistently supported a wide array of non-profit organizations in Southern Colorado, donating time, resources, and funds to vital causes that make a lasting impact; and WHEREAS, through charitable and public service projects and events, UCPPE has improved the lives of many individuals and organizations, including Inside Out Youth Services, Sue’s Gift, Silver Key, The PLACE, and many others; and WHEREAS, UCPPE’s mission has always been to conduct charitable and public service projects to benefit legitimate charities while providing a safe space for social and charitable activities for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community; and WHEREAS, the enduring dedication and advocacy oftJCPPE have fostered a legacy of love, inclusion, and service, creating a more connected and supportive community for all Southern Colorado residents; THEREFORE, I, Jared Polis, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim November 7, 2025, as UNITED COURT OF THE PIKES PEAK EMPIRE 50 YEARS OF SERVICE CELEBRATION DAY in the State of Colorado. GIVEN under my hand and the Executive Seal of the State of Colorado, this seventh day of November, 2025 Jared Polis Governor

By Ed Sanders, ago
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General Membership Meeting Minutes 02-08-2026

February 8
th 2026, United Court Pikes Peak Empire General Membership meeting
BOA and members present: Mesha Narie Fierce – President; Michael Anderson – Vice
President; Bob Steinborn – Treasurer; Joseph Shelton – Regent Co-Council; Ed Sanders – Web
Master; Autumn Quinn – Regent Co-Council; Beyonca DeLeon Markstone – Empress 50; Scott
Mosher Ramirez – Emprex 50; Bill St. Pierre – Viscount; Anthony Garcia – Prince 49; Duane
Thompson, Emperor 11; Daddy Bruce, Emperor 17,39; Billy Gonzalez, Prince 48; Jason Hicks,
Princess 34, 38, 41, 50; Nona Capace – Emperor 33; Don Lacey – Emperor 22; Rick Rhody –
Prince 26; Sean Andrews.
Call to order: 1:13pm; Mesha, President, presided the meeting.
President Report – No significant activity to report
Vice President Report – No significant activity to report
Recording Secretary Report – Absent
Treasurer Report – Bob presented details for the finances and each account. Duane motioned to
accept the financial report, Autumn second, with all in favor, motion passed.
Public Relations Report – Vacant
Membership Chair Report – Absent
Web Master Report – No significant activity to report
State of the Reign Report – Scott and Beyonca discussed details of recent and upcoming
events. Winter Cotillion will be March 7th
.
Corresponding Secretary Report – Absent
State of the Regents Report – Regent meeting will be in August. Upcoming events to follow.
Old Business – Treasurer committee was discussed. Storage unit has an inventory updated.
New Business – Elections were conducted. Mesha is President. No candidates for Treasurer. One
policy change to Policy Manual, Section 1.03, Treasurer requirements. With this policy change it
will allow a broader range of people to be eligible for this position. Joseph motioned to accept,
Ed second, after discussion, 17 in favor, 0 against, 1 abstain, motion passed. April’s board
meeting, the board will interview candidates for Treasurer and vote for an Interim Treasurer to
carry out the term until the next election. Mesha purchased and donated a new and much smaller
voting box for the Courts use, the old one will be placed in the storage. Antler’s contract for 3
years has been signed, Coronations 51-53 will be held at The Antler’s Hotel.
Meeting adjourns at 2:34pm

By Ed Sanders, ago
boa meeting minutes

BOA Meeting Minutes 02-08-2026

February 8
th 2026, United Court Pikes Peak Empire Board of Advisors meeting
BOA and members present: Mesha Narie Fierce – President; Michael Anderson – Vice
President; Bob Steinborn – Treasurer; Joseph Shelton – Regent Co-Council; Ed Sanders – Web
Master; Autumn Quinn – Regent Co-Council; Beyonca DeLeon Markstone – Empress 50; Scott
Mosher Ramirez – Emprex 50; Bill St. Pierre – Viscount; Anthony Garcia – Prince 49; Billy
Gonzalez, Prince 48; Jason Hicks, Princess 34, 38, 41, 50; Joe Smith; Sean Andrews
Members absent: Nancy Farmer – excused; Li Holiday – unexcused
Call to order: 11:44am; Mesha, President, presided the meeting.
President Report – No significant activity to report
Vice President Report – Non excused absence
Recording Secretary Report – Absent
Treasurer Report – Bob presented details for the finances and each account. Joseph motioned
to accept the financial report, Beyonca second, with all in favor, motion passed.
Public Relations Report – Vacant
Membership Chair Report – Absent
Web Master Report – No significant activity to report
State of the Reign Report – Scott and Beyonca discussed details of recent and upcoming
events. Plans and ideas for events and fundraisers forthcoming. Plans of traveling to out of realm
Coronations in the works. Beyonca motioned to accept Finnigan Fischer as the Corresponding
Secretary, Scott second, after discussion, all in favor, motion passed.
Corresponding Secretary Report – Vacant
State of the Regents Report – Joseph and Autumn discussed regent meeting to be held in
August, events and combined events with mother and daughter courts.
Old Business – General membership meeting 8 Feb. Advertising events expected to be seen
more.
New Business – Winter Cotillion was discussed. Stressed fun events is the goal for this reign.
Public Relations position tabled to next meeting.
With no further discussion, next meeting is set for March 3
rd 6pm at The Satellite Hotel. Meeting
adjourn at 12:47pm

By Ed Sanders, ago
general membership meeting 02 16 2025

2026 General Membership Meeting Summary

Greetings UCCPE!!!

Just to give a few updates following our General Membership meeting Feb 8th:

Elections for positions of President and Treasurer was conducted. I was elected as President. There were no candidates for Treasurer. We have up to 90 days to find a Treasurer in order to keep our Good Standing with 501c3.

Only one policy change was presented, that was for the Treasurer requirements, Policy Manual, Section 1.03. Policy Manual will be updated to reflect the change and will be available online this week, basically, we have modified the requirements for Treasurer to reflect no requirement to own property as it is not a state law in Colorado. This requirement to own property made alot of people that are interested in the position to not be eligible. Again, we have to have a Treasurer, and this policy was necessary to modify to allow a broader variety of people to run for the position.

Not having an elected Treasurer now places the position in the hands of the BOAs. Anyone interested in the position should contact me and come in person to April’s board meeting to be interviewed and voted as Interim Treasurer to carry out the remaining term of the position until next election for the position. All requirements and position duties are the same currently online, except owning property and signing a Surety Bond.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend atleast one board meeting throughout each Reign to see and hear for yourself how the board operates. Currently, we are holding board meetings at the Satellite Hotel in the “VIP” room which is on the main level, past the front desk, across from the restrooms. Meetings are held first Tuesday of the month. (NOTE, if weather is of concern, we would hold a virtual meeting to ensure safety).
March 3rd is our next meeting at 6pm
April 7th at 6pm for Treasurer voting. Anyone interested in the position should be present.

Their Majesties have some great exciting and fun ideas for future events, be on the look for what’s coming.

Winter Cotillion is March 7th at Purple Mountain Recovery. More details to come soon.

Any questions or concerns please reach out. Look forward to seeing you at future functions and/or events.

Mesha Narie Fierce
Empress 46
President,
UCPPE

By Mesha Narie Fierce, ago
boa meeting

BOA MEETING Link for 01-11-2026

Here is the agenda for the meeting. This will be over zoom. Link and passcode below. Please be ontime, we will only have 40min for the call. If we need more time, I can setup a new time, but I thinkwe should be good. :

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83195948472?pwd=A2eWgboOFzz7bwqy5Z2AccMMFCJpO6.1
passcode: 5AvQz1

Mesha

By Ed Sanders, ago
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Updated Site Menu Map for UCPPE.org

Home
│
├── Privacy Policy
├── Data Deletion Instructions
│
├── Events
│ ├── General Membership Meeting
│ ├── Black and White Ball
│ ├── Coronation
│ ├── PR Ball
│ ├── Winter Cotillion
│ ├── Community Events
│ ├── Reign 50
│ └── Event Photos
│
├── About
│ ├── Imperial Court System
│ ├── Current Reign
│ ├── Council of Regents
│ ├── Lifetime Award Recipients
│ ├── Lifetime Title Holders
│ ├── Peak Titles
│ ├── ByLaws
│ ├── UCPPE Policy Manual
│ ├── Application for Office
│ └── Memorials
│
├── Blog
│ ├── Meeting Minutes
│ ├── Newsletter
│ └── Community Information
│
├── Get Involved
│ └── Join UCPPE!
│
├── UCPPE Store
│ ├── Upload
│ └── My account
│ ├── Account details
│ ├── Cart
│ ├── Checkout
│ ├── Orders
│ └── Lost password
│
└── Contacts

By Ed Sanders, ago
kitty litter fundraiser memorial

Remembering Kitty Litter Fundraiser 12-26-2025

Final expenses for Mark Grissom aka Kitty Litter. Who recently passed with no immediate family. Thus we are relying on his many friends to help defray the cost of cremation. Mark was well known in the Colorado Springs and Las Vegas gay communities whre he regulary performed as Kitty Litter. He was was Empress 22 at the United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire.

By Ed Sanders, ago
general membership meeting 02 16 2025

General Membership Meeting UCPPE 02-08-2026

Hello all,

Hope you had a wonderful Holiday’s and fantastic New Year!

We have our annual general membership meeting coming up. It will be Feb 8th at Purple Mountain Recovery Center at 1pm (4615 Northpark Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80918). There is no food or beverages at this facility, plan ahead. We will have our BOA meeting at 11:30am if you would like to attend that as well. If there are policy changes that you would like to submit, please have them ready and copies for others. Questions and comments will be held during Community Comments. 

This will also be the time for Treasurer and President elections. So far, I have not received applications for either. Most important is the Treasurer position. The future of this organization is depending on us all, so please if you can make the meeting, please do so, we have vacancies on the board, please consider. If we have no candidate for Treasurer, we will not have a Treasurer and will need to get one within 90 days in order to remain in compliance with Colorado State law for our 501c3. I know some needed a break, I understand, as being on lines and the board since Reign 38!!! So, I get it, but we have an obligation to our organization and all of southern Colorado. I aim to have fun on this journey, so whatever was in the past, let’s leave it there, or address it! Hope many of you can join the meeting and be apart of FUN change.

Mesha Narie Fierce
Empress 46
President,
UCPPE

By Mesha Narie Fierce, ago
boa meeting minutes

BOA Meeting Minutes 12-14-2025

Dec 14th 2025, United Court Pikes Peak Empire Board of Advisors meeting
BOA and members present: Mesha Narie Fierce – President; Michael Anderson – Vice President: Bob Steinborn – Treasurer; Ed Sanders – Web Master; Li – Membership Chair; Autumn Quinn – Co Council; Joseph Shelton – Co Council; Beyonca DeLeon Empress 50; Scott Mosher-Ramirez – Emprex 50; Nancy Farmer – Recording Secretary; Joe Smith-membere; Will member
Absent:
Call to order: 3:02 pm; Mesha, President, presided the meeting.
President Report – Nothing significant to report.
Vice President Report – Nothing significant to report.
Treasurer Report – Bob presented details for the finances and each account. Discussed Tessa money that was part of Sean’s charities. Joseph motioned to accept treasure’s report and send money to Tessa, Autumn second, with all in favor, motion passed.
Recording Secretary Report – Nothing significant to report.
Public Relations Report – Vacant
Membership Chair Report – A couple of membership renewals.
Web Master Report – Nothing significant to report
State of the Reign Report – Trip to Las Vegas coronation. Thanksgiving dinner, 70 guests. Investitures January 10 at Icons a Brunch. Planning State Events monthly. Discussed News Letter.
Corresponding Secretary Report – Vacant
State of the Regents Report – Discussed what charities would receive money from Reign 49. Autumn is planning to donate to a Trans organization and Sue’s Gift. Joseph’s 2 are Inside/Out youth services and Educating Children of Color Inc.
Old Business – Storage to be transferred to UCPPE from next week. Mesha to meet Bob and to make the changes. Inventory will be completed.
New Business – February General Membership meeting, Feb. 8, 2026 at 1 pm, location: Purple Mountain Recovery
Community comments – No comments from members present.
With no further discussion, next meeting is set for January 11th at 3pm virtual. Meeting adjourned at 5:14 pm.

By Ed Sanders, ago
boa meeting minutes

BOA Meeting Minutes September 9 2025

September 9
th 2025, United Court Pikes Peak Empire Board of Advisors meeting
BOA and members present: Mesha Narie Fierce – President; Michael Anderson – Vice
President; Bob Steinborn – Treasurer; Ed Sanders – Web Master; Li – Membership Chair;
Autumn Quinn – Empress 49; Joseph Shelton – Emperor 49; Nancy Farmer – Corresponding
Secretary; Anthony Garcia – Prince 49; Joe Smith; Don Lacey – Emperor 22
Absent: Alexis Rave – Chair Council of Regents
Call to order: 6:08pm; Mesha, President, presided the meeting.
President Report – No significant activity to report
Vice President Report – No significant activity to report
Treasurer Report – Bob presented details for the finances and each account. Joseph motioned
to accept the financial report, Autumn second, with all in favor, motion passed.
Recording Secretary Report – Vacant
Public Relations Report – Vacant
Membership Chair Report – No significant activity to report.
Web Master Report – No significant activity to report.
State of the Reign Report – Autumn and Joseph discussed details of recent and upcoming
events and travels. Great and successful PR Ball. Joseph mentioned he will be in attendance to
support D49 Trans Youth walk and awareness.
Corresponding Secretary Report – Working on the programs for Coronation.
State of the Regents Report – Regent meeting Sep 28 at 1pm at The Retro Lounge. Online
Regent fundraiser going now through 1 Nov.
Old Business – Nominees for ICS awards were submitted. We have 3 candidates for Monarch
50. First time with an Emprex candidate.
New Business – Bus tour was discussed and finalized. Venues for In town show, Out of town
show, All candidate show, Victory shot and show confirmed. Discussions of budgets and various
items was held for coronation. Nancy motioned to approve a budget up to $1,500 for decorations
for coronation, Ed second, after discussion, all in favor, motion passed. Autumn motioned to
approve a budget up to $800 for the purchase of pins, Joseph second, after discussion, all in
favor, motion passed. Autumn motioned to approve a budget of $250 for a photographer, Joseph
second, after discussion, all in favor, motion passed. Autumn motioned to approve a purchase of
50 programs, price will later be submitted to BOA’s, Joseph second, after discussion, all in favor,
motion passed. Autumn motioned to approve a budget up to $50 for wrist bands, Joseph second,
after discussion, all in favor, motion passed.
Community comments – No comments from members present.
With no further discussion, next meeting is set for October 7
th 6pm at The Retro Lounge.
Meeting adjourn at 8:38

By Ed Sanders, ago
50 lashes online auction event poster

50 Lashes Online Fetish Toy Auction candidate event

50 Lashes Online Auction of Leather and Fetish Toys for Reign 49 of the United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire charities to benefit Southern Colorado. Hosted online by Ed Sanders, Candidate for Emperor 50 of the UCPPE, and items generously donated by Emperor 33 of UCPPE! All items are sold as is and are used. Visit ucppe.org/50-lashes/ for more information and to start bidding!

By Ed Sanders, ago