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boa meeting minutes

BOA Meeting Minutes 05-08-2025

BOA and members present: Mesha Narie Fierce – President; Michael Anderson – Vice
President; Bob Steinborn – Treasurer; Ed Sanders – Web Master; Autumn Quinn – Empress 49;
Daniel Wedding – Corresponding Secretary; Anthony Garcia – Prince 49; Joe Smith;
BOA members excused: Joseph Shelton – Emperor 49; Alexis Rave – Chair Council of Regents

By Ed Sanders, ago

Support UCPPE at Pridefest 2025

️‍ Pride Season is just ONE month away — and we need your help! ️‍⚧️
We’re getting ready for an exciting season of visibility, celebration, and advocacy, and we want our booth to shine brighter than ever. If you’re able, please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon Wishlist to support our Pride booth efforts. Every item will be shipped directly to Emperor 49 Joseph Shelton and put to great use for our community outreach and engagement.
Special thank-you!
Anyone who purchases $30 or more in items will be entered into a raffle to win 1 free ticket (with a meal!) to Coronation 50 this November — a historic celebration you won’t want to miss!
Wishlist link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1DU75K27RGFIV…
Thank you for your continued support — let’s make this Pride season unforgettable!

By Ed Sanders, ago
boa meeting minutes

Special Membership Meeting Minutes 04-27-2025

April 27th 2025, United Court Pikes Peak Empire Special General Membership meeting
BOA and members present: Mesha Narie Fierce – President; Michael Anderson – Vice
President; Bob Steinborn – Treasurer; Joseph Shelton – Emperor 49; Ed Sanders – Web Master;
Autumn Quinn – Empress 49; Alexis Rave – Regent Co-Council; Sable Gordon, Queen Mother;
Anthony Garcia – Prince Royal 49; Duane Thompson, Emperor 11; Daddy Bruce, Emperor 17,
39; Billy Gonzalez, Prince 48; Jason Hicks, Princess 34, 38, 41; Joe Smith; Anthony Merkle –
Empress 40; Roy Merkle – Emperor 35; Nona Capace – Emperor 33.
Call to order: 3:14pm; Mesha, President, presided the meeting.
President Report – No significant activity to report
Vice President Report – No significant activity to report
Recording Secretary Report – Vacant
Treasurer Report – Bob presented details for the finances and each account. Autumn motioned
to accept the financial report, Ed second, with all in favor, motion passed.
Public Relations Report – Vacant
Membership Chair Report – Vacant
Web Master Report – No significant activity to report
State of the Reign Report – Joseph and Autumn discussed details of recent and upcoming
events. We will have a booth and a float for COS Pridefest, contact the Monarch’s for details
and/or to assist.
Corresponding Secretary Report – Absent
State of the Regents Report – No significant activity to report
Old Business – Treasurer committee was discussed as well as hopes to find someone interested
in taking the Treasurer position Feb 2026 when election comes for the position. BOA vacancies
still need to be filled, but with motivated and dedicated individuals. Storage for UCPPE property
will be discussed and decided at May BOA meeting.
New Business – Mesha presented 3 policy changes and 2 by-law changes. All were passed.
Michael Robertson submitted a letter of resignation, Autumn motioned to accept, Michael A
second, with 4 in favor, 1 against and 2 abstain, motion passed.
Community Comments – Anthony Merkle made an observation of our Bylaws and Policy
Manual on the website being in Word Doc rather PDF, and made a statement to members
present.
Meeting adjourn at 5:25pm

By Ed Sanders, ago
trans day of visibility 2025

Trans Day of Visibility 2025

On behalf of Emperor Joseph Shelton, Empress Autumn Quinn, Prince Royal Anthony Garcia, Reign 49, the UCPPE Board of Advisors, and the UCPPE Council of Regents, we take today to remember and stand our ground in support of our trans friends and siblings both inside and outside of our realm.
Today, on Trans Day of Visibility, we pause to honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of the trans community. We recognize those who have paved the way for progress, ensuring that the paths we walk today were fought for with courage and determination, starting with Marsha P. Johnson.
In a time when the current administration continues its relentless attacks on trans rights, we stand in unwavering solidarity with our trans siblings. The fight is not just for acceptance—the fundamental right to be, thrive, and live authentically in a world that often tries to erase them.
Today, we also take a solemn moment to remember two of our Five Guardians of the Peak, Daniel Davis Aston and Kelley Loving. Their lives were stolen from us too soon, but their legacies of love, community, and resilience live on. We will always stand to fight for what they stood firm for—unapologetic authenticity and the right to exist in safety and dignity.
To our trans friends, siblings, and loved ones: We see you, we honor you, and we stand with you—today and always. Your visibility is powerful, your existence is valid, and your fight is ours.
#TransDayOfVisibility #UCPPE #StandWithTrans #TransChildrenMatter

By Ed Sanders, ago
boa meeting minutes

BOA Meeting Minutes 03-11-2025

March 11
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; Joseph Shelton – Public Relations; Ed Sanders – Web
Master; Autumn Quinn – Empress 49; Alexis Rave – Regent Co-Council; Anthony Garcia –
Prince 49; Duane Thompson, Emperor 11; Kyle M; Billy Gonzalez, Prince 48; Jason Hicks,
Princess 34, 38, 41; Joe Smith; Don Lacey – Emperor 22; Rick Rhody – Prince 26; Nona Capace
– Emperor 33; Steven Grantham – Emperor 47; Wanna Lee – Princess 14,17; Hysteria Brooks –
Empress 47; Reign Clardy – Vis Count 49; Nancy Farmer – Grand Dutchess 49
Call to order: 6:05pm; Mesha, President, presided the meeting.
President Report – No significant activity to report
Vice President Report – No significant activity to report
Recording Secretary Report – Vacant
Treasurer Report – Bob presented details for the finances and each account. Autumn motioned
to accept the financial report, Joseph second, with all in favor, motion passed.
Public Relations Report – No significant activity to report
Membership Chair Report – Vacant
Web Master Report – Ed discussed hits and most viewed items on the website.
State of the Reign Report – Autumn discussed details of recent and upcoming events. Plans and
ideas for events and fundraisers remains the focus.
Corresponding Secretary Report – Vacant
State of the Regents Report – No significant activity to report
Old Business – Bingo box/tote has not been found and deemed a loss. No one party will be held
responsible due to lack of signing out equipment. Missing funds has been recovered with $2500
split between Regent and Hospitality accounts.
New Business – Conduct and substance consumption primarily for board members and reigning
members were addressed and advised to monitor consumption during functions. Don Lacey was
nominated to be Coronation 50 Coordinator, motion was made by Duane, second by Autumn,
discussion held, with all in favor, motion passed! Resignation of Sean Gooden as Emperor 49
was motioned to accept resignation with out a gracious pardon by Joseph, second by Michael
Anderson. Discussion held, letters read by 3 Regents not in attendance, open discussion for all
members present, BOA voted 5 in favor, 1 not in favor, 1 abstain. Motion passed. Autumn
motioned to elevate Joseph Shelton from Crown Prince 49 to Emperor 49, Ed second, discussion
held with all members present, with 5 in favor, 2 abstain, motion passed.
Community comments – Members present was given the opportunity to discuss issues and
concerns. The BOAs will take some time to consider concerns raised and will work towards
acknowledging and taking action on concerning matters to the best of their abilities following the
guidelines of the bylaws and policy’s. There will be a Special General Membership meeting
scheduled in the near future to address some concerns with a policy change that will be presented
with regards to some matters.
With no further discussion, next meeting is set for April 8
th 6pm at The Q. Meeting adjourn at
9:01pm

By Ed Sanders, ago
boa meeting minutes

Board of Advisors Meeting Minutes 11-03-2024

Minutes of the Board of Advisors Meeting held November 3, 2024 at the Antler’s Hotel 10 A.M.
Present: Michael Robertson – Emperor 48, Alexis Rave – Empress 48, Autumn Quinn – Empress 49, Ed Sanders – Recording Secretary, Joseph Shelton – Public Relations Chair, Roy Merkle – Vice-president, Mesha Narie Fierce – President, Bobby Steinborn – Treasurer, Sean Gooden – Emperor 49
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order by President Mesha at 10:04 A.M.
President’s Report: Mesha congratulated the new monarchs Autumn Quinn and Sean Gooden on their victory and Joseph for his work as candidate. Mesha then presented the new monarchs with the Guide for Monarchs document detailing the expectations of our monarchs in reign.
Vice-President’s Report: No Report
Treasurer’s Report: Bobby presented the treasurer’s report that as of November 2, 2024 we are near $23k in the bank and are able to pay the bills for Coronation 49. Autumn made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Sean seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion with one abstention.
Recording Secretary’s Report: No Report.
Public Relations Report: No Report
Membership Chair’s Report: Autumn advised that we have some new members since last month.
State of the Reign Report: Emperor 49 Sean announced the dates for Coronation 50 will be November 7 to 9, 2025 at the Antler’s Hotel. Reign colors are to be gold and purple. There are plans to attend Denver’s Snow Ball and considering naming the Bar-K bar as our home bar. Prince and Princess Royals were named as Anthony Garcia and Kakaline Cornick. Motion was made by Joseph to accept the Prince and Princess and was seconded by Roy. All were in favor of the PR’s with one abstention.
State of the Regents Report: No Report.
Old Business: Coronation 49 bills were discusssed and also hospitality clean-up was discussed.
New Business: The need for early planning for fundraising for the year was stressed. Early planning for charity funds to raise each month and the need for sponsors this year was mentioned. Joseph Shelton was nominated for Public Relations chair, the motion was made by Autumn and seconded by Roy. All were in favor of the nomination with one abstention. The second Tuesday of each month at the Q at 6 pm was adopted for the regular Board of Advisors meetings.
Next Meeting: There will be no formal December Board of Advisors meeting. Next meeting will be January 14, 2025 at the Q at 6 P.M.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned by President Mesha at 10:53 A.M.

By Ed Sanders, ago

Board of Advisors Meeting Minutes 02-16-2025

February 16
th 2025, United Court Pikes Peak Empire Board of Advisors meeting
BOA and members present: Mesha Narie Fierce – President; Bob Steinborn – Treasurer;
Joseph Shelton – Public Relations; Ed Sanders – Web Master; Sean Gooden – Emperor 49;
Autumn Quinn – Empress 49; Michael Robertson – Regent Co-Council; Alexis Rave – Regent
Co-Council; Sable Gordon, Queen Mother; Anthony Garcia – Prince 49; Duane Thompson,
Emperor 11; Daddy Bruce, Emperor 17,39; Kyle; Billy Gonzalez, Prince 48; Jason Hicks,
Princess 34, 38, 41; Doug Lewis, Prince 23, 32, 28; Joe Smith; Jesse Brackin, Emperor 38;
Steven G. Empress 25
Call to order: 11:06am; Mesha, President, presided the meeting.
President Report – No significant activity to report
Vice President Report – Non excused absence
Recording Secretary Report – Vacant
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.
Public Relations Report – Joseph discussed plans for advertising.
Membership Chair Report – Vacant
Web Master Report – No significant activity to report
State of the Reign Report – Sean and Autumn 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.
Corresponding Secretary Report – Vacant
State of the Regents Report – Michael suggested we go with a company for the Prince and
Emperor rings as it will be a cheaper cost. Tabled until we determine if current plan is or can be
canceled.
Old Business – No old business to follow up on.
New Business – Bingo box/tote and its whereabouts were discussed and tabled until general
membership meeting.
With no further discussion, next meeting is set for March 11
th 6pm at The Q. Meeting adjourn at
11:30am

By Ed Sanders, ago
boa meeting minutes

General Membership Meeting Minutes 02-16-2025

February 16th 2025, United Court Pikes Peak Empire General Membership meeting
BOA and members present: Mesha Narie Fierce – President; Bob Steinborn – Treasurer;
Joseph Shelton – Public Relations; Ed Sanders – Web Master; Sean Gooden – Emperor 49;
Autumn Quinn – Empress 49; Michael Robertson – Regent Co-Council; Alexis Rave – Regent
Co-Council; Sable Gordon, Queen Mother; Anthony Garcia – Prince 49; Duane Thompson,
Emperor 11; Daddy Bruce, Emperor 17,39; Kyle; Billy Gonzalez, Prince 48; Jason Hicks,
Princess 34, 38, 41; Doug Lewis, Prince 23, 32, 28; Joe Smith; Jesse Brackin, Emperor 38;
Steven G. Empress 25; David K. Prince 42; Deborah Moran, Princess 10; Noel Jenkins, Countess
49; Nancy Farmer; Michael Anderson; Kakalina Cormick, Princess 49.
Call to order: 12:13pm; Mesha, President, presided the meeting.
President Report – No significant activity to report
Vice President Report – Non excused absence
Recording Secretary Report – Vacant
Treasurer Report – Bob presented details for the finances and each account. Joseph motioned
to accept the financial report, Doug second, with all in favor, motion passed.
Public Relations Report – Joseph discussed plans for advertising.
Membership Chair Report – Vacant
Web Master Report – No significant activity to report
State of the Reign Report – Sean and Autumn discussed details of recent and upcoming events.
Plans and ideas for events and fundraisers forthcoming.
Corresponding Secretary Report – Vacant
State of the Regents Report – No significant activity to report
Old Business – Annual picnic will continue in July. Reminder dues are every July.
New Business – Coronation was discussed. BOA elections were conducted. Michael Anderson is
the new Vice President, Recording Secretary remains vacant. Bingo box/tote and its whereabouts
were discussed and discovered it is missing. Main concern was a member kept money in the tote.
The President placed member on probation and funds are expected to be given to the Treasurer.
Mesha explained in details of our annual expenses. Questions regarding whether Reign 48 had
money to give to charity, after calculating and explanation of expenses during 48 vs what was
brought in by the reign, there still seems to be no money to give out due to the lack of
fundraising efforts by Reign 48. Storage and inventory of UCPPE property in various homes
were discussed. Policy changes were discussed and voted.
Meeting adjourn at 2:21pm

By Ed Sanders, ago
reign 49 investitures A Collection of Villains 12-21-2024

Tonight is Investitures 49!

UCPPE Public Relations Chair
5:42 AM (1 hour ago)
to bcc: me

UCPPE Friends,

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here—tonight is the night! Emperor Sean Gooden and Empress Autumn Quinn will officially invest their line of succession for Reign 49. We would love to see you at Bar K, 124 E. Costilla Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, for this exciting event.

Details:

Event: Investitures 49
Date: Tonight, December 21, 2024
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Event Begins: 7:30 PM
Tickets:
$10 for members
$15 for general admission
If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, there’s still time! You can purchase them here: Investitures 49 Tickets.

We’re also accepting auction donations to make this event even more special. Whether it’s a gift card, a basket, or any other contribution, your support would mean so much.

Let’s come together to celebrate and support this incredible moment for Reign 49!

—
Thank you,

Joseph Shelton | He/Him

Public Relations Chair

United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire

PublicRelations@ucppe.org

719-290-0440

By Joseph Shelton, ago
reign 49 investitures A Collection of Villains 12-21-2024

Investitures 49 Event Update

UCPPE Membership,

This is a reminder and correction to my prior email regarding Investitures 49. While the event was originally scheduled for tomorrow, December 14, 2024, it has been moved to next Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Additionally, my previous email mistakenly stated that the event would take place on Thursday, the 21st. Please note that the event is on Saturday, December 21st, not Thursday. The location at Bar K, 124 E. Costilla St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, and the start time of 7:00 PM will remain the same.

If you have not yet secured your tickets, there is still time to attend! Tickets are $10 for members of the organization and $15 for the general public. You can purchase your tickets at https://ucppe.org/event/investitures-49-a-collection-of-villains-12-21-2024/.

If you have any items to donate, such as gift cards or auction baskets, please connect with Autumn or Sean to coordinate those efforts.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at Investitures 49!

By Joseph Shelton, ago
reign 49 get the party started 11-30-2024

Reign 49 Upcoming Events

Hello,

Emperor Sean Gooden and Empress Autumn Quinn are eager to get to work and make a meaningful impact on the year ahead. They would like it to be known that they acknowledge the challenges ahead; however, they are committed to facing these obstacles head-on and continuing to move forward with determination and strength.

To kick off their reign, the Monarchs and Prince Royal Anthony Garcia and Princess Royal Kakalina Cornick are pleased to announce a Victory Party this Saturday at Bar K to raise funds for their travel fund for the year. Everyone is invited to join them for an evening of celebration, with the party beginning at 7:30 PM and an exciting show at 8:30 PM. For those unable to attend in person, the monarchs challenge you to donate your reign number in dollars to support their travel efforts. To donate, you can go to https://ucppe.org/donations/ with the note for the travel fund. You can also contact the monarchs directly to give in other ways.

Additionally, on November 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM, the monarchs will host a Community Candlelight Vigil in honor of the victims of the Club Q tragedy. This event will take place in the Club Q parking lot, and all are encouraged to attend and pay their respects.

The monarchs are pleased to announce that they have partnered with four venues to host their recurring fundraising efforts. One of our first sponsors, Bar K, has generously extended its support to the Monarchs’ fundraising efforts. On the last Saturday of every month, Bar K will host events to support the Monarchs’ cause. On November 30, the Monarchs will host a Kickoff Celebration at Bar K, starting at 8:00 PM.

The monarchs ask that everyone please save the date of December 14 for Investitures 49: A Collection of Villains. The location and time will be announced soon.

We are excited to see you at our events.

Signed,

Joseph Shelton, Public Relations Chair to the Board of Advisors on behalf of Emperor 34 & 49 Sean Gooden and Empress 44, 45, & 49 Autumn Quinn

—
Thank you,

Joseph Shelton | He/Him

Public Relations Chair

United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire

PublicRelations@ucppe.org

719-290-0440

By Joseph Shelton, ago