The History

How did we start this State Event?

Coronation used to be in June. Summer was the end of the year instead of the middle. Winter Cotillion was originally a Christmas time function to raise money and collect toys for needy children.See Empress VII, Fran's proclamation.Emperor Bill and Empress Fran changed the event to be a Winter Cotillion. There were to be contestants for Prince and Princess of Snow.As the years went on, Winter Cotillion became scheduled in the beginning of the year. Coronation had moved to November to be more cost effective. Now, the Christmas season was really close to the new Monarchs stepping up. There was still the need to celebrate Investitures. Therefore, Winter Cotillion ended up marking the end of the first quarter of the year.In recent years Winter Cotillion has been scheduled in late February and early March. Monarchs know it cannot be scheduled after the 22nd of March, the first day of Spring. The event has been more of a challenge recently because Denver and Colorado Springs have enjoyed attending Seattle's Coronation. Our Texas brothers and sisters also enjoy our visits to Houston. There has always been scheduling issues with all the State Functions, but Winter Cotillion has endured the most changes.Winter Cotillion is also the event where the Monarchs from the year before announce the funds raised during their reign. With the help of the Treasurer, the Monarchs from the previous year are able to close the financial books of their reign and donate funds to the community. Between November and February, all the bills are paid and the accounting is balanced with the bank and the community.

The Debutante Ball

Winter Cotillion is now traditionally a Debutante Ball.Since Reign VII, the Debutantes have been people in the community who were new to the Court. Not everyone has to be young like other Debutantes. But, the contestants are encouraged to make the event their "Coming Out" party to the Court. Coming out as a member of our organization is different from coming out of the closet. We are non-discriminatory, and we want the entire community to feel a part of our success. The new Debutantes get to meet new people and learn from the experienced line members and Regents.The Prince and Princess of Snow Competition has rules.

- A Debutante wears a white dress, regardless of gender.
- The Debutante is escorted by an Escort, wearing a suit or tuxedo, regardless of gender.
- The Debutante cannot talk out right. The Escort walks around the room introducing the Debutante to guests. After the Debutante is introduced, she is allowed to carry on a conversation.
- At the end of the first set, the candidates for Prince and Princess of Snow waltz.
- After the waltz, the candidates sell raffle tickets for charity. The raffle prizes vary each year.
- Usually, there are secret judges picked by the Monarchs who vote on which couple did the best job during the evening.
- The Prince and Princess are crowned before the last performances of the evening.

The Prince and Princess of Snow use their titles for one (1) year, or until the next Winter Cotillion. Many past recipients of the award have moved on to higher office. It is not a lifetime title. This pageant is a stepping stone towards achieving larger responsibilities.

We encourage our community to get involved and strive for greatness while having fun doing so.

This year's Winter Cotillion is Saturday, March 10th, 2018!

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How did we start this State Event?

Coronation is the last event of the Imperial year. It celebrates the birthday

Emperor Water and Empress Koriandir Reign 41

of the Court. The Monarchs have worked hard all year, and they step down with their friends and family from all over the Imperial Court System. Right now, the UCPPE celebrates an entire weekend of events.

Coronation Weekend is also the start of the new year for the next Reign. The newly elected Monarchs are brought into the ballroom and crowned at the end of the event.

Coronation had been scheduled in June during the first years of the Court. Coronation was cost effective during the days before summer began. However, Colorado Springs is known for its resorts and sunshine during the summer. Hotels grew to be more expensive during the summer.

Coronation was moved to November. The event has been enjoyed with both comfortable and inclement weather. But, because of talented people, the event has been a success and affordable for both the organizers and the guests.

Coronation is a chance for the Monarchs to honor their friends that have been inspirational throughout the year. These guests are Command Performers. They perform at different parts of the evening. Since Reign XXXI, the UCPPE allows for only ten command performers to have appropriate time management throughout the event.

Coronation is an event where the community sees the results of Voting Day. There is a new Emperor and Empress, but there are also new Members at Large for the Board of Advisors.

Coronation Facts

Emperor 11 Duane Thompson
Coronation was originally in June.
Coronation was held in several hotels for many years.
- During Reign XXIV Coronation was held at the Sheraton. During Reign XXXI, the Sheraton changed to the Crown Plaza hotel. Coronation has been hosted by this hotel for over ten years. The hotel itself has become a tradition.
Coronation is a Board Function
- Coronation is supervised by the Board of Advisors. Just like other State Functions, Coronation is started by a greeting from the President of the Board of Advisors. The Monarchs appoint a Coronation Coordinator to make sure the event runs smoothly. Once the event starts, the Monarchs are on the Dias and have no time to make any other planning decisions.
Coronation Weekend
- The In-Town Show, usually the Thursday before
- Friday, The Out of Town Show and Bus Tour
- Saturday, Coronation
- Sunday, Victory Brunch

The In-Town Show

Usually, the Thursday before Coronation, the In-Town Show is chance for the Monarchs to honor all the people who helped them with their year in the Realm. Awards and Certificates are given out to In-Town Regents and Line Members.

Out Town Show and Bus Tour

The Out of Town Show had been in the hotel for some years, but the space needed along with the cost became too cumbersome. During Reign XXXIV, the Progressive Out of Town Show was developed where the Out of Town guests performed at the bars on the Tour.

Coronation

Michael Cornejo (Emperor 24) escorting Lauren Ashley (Empress 24)

Coronation starts at 5:00pm. Colorado Springs has prided itself on hosting a buffet dinner where guests start eating an hour before the event starts. After the traditional opening ceremonies, guests are welcome to continue eating from the buffet until the end of second set. The guests are able to see talented Command Performers, witness the majesty of In-Town and Out-of-Town walks of Regents, Businesses and Organizations. The Monarchs give out Lifetime Awards and have one last evening sitting on the Imperial thrones. The newly elected Monarchs are crowned at the end of the event.

Victory Brunch

Victory Brunch is the Sunday afterwards. Colorado Springs has prided itself on hosting an omelet bar and breakfast buffet. We invite our guests to attend the buffet first, and the event is designed to be both comfortable as well as elegant. The stepping down Monarchs give out more awards to in-town and out-of-town guests. The newly elected Monarchs are given a chance to welcome their new Reign. They announce their reign theme, colors, and the theme and date of their stepping down Coronation. In recent years, the Emperor and Empress of the new year also dub their new Prince and Princess Royal.

Welcome

Emperor 42 Charley Fox

Empress 42 Antoniette Lily

WELCOME TO THE PIKES PEAK EMPIRE OF COLORADO SPRINGS!
EMPEROR 42 CHARLEY FOX
EMPRESS 42 ANTONIETTE LILY
ALONG WITH OUR COMMUNITY LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU BACK IN OUR CITY. COLORADO SPRINGS OFFERS SCENIC LOCATIONS!
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Coronation Tickets

Walks and Entrances

Individuals representing Courts, Businesses or Organizations are encouraged to walk. Groups with five (5) or more representatives are invited to do an entrance limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Performances are limited to seven (7) minutes. Appropriate formal or themed attire and regalia is requested for every one on the stage for crowning ceremony. Please, appropriate content: no confetti, nudity, open flames, live animals, bare breasts or exposed buttocks.

Hospitality Suite

Breckenridge Suite 2nd Floor
FRIDAY
11:00am—4:00pm
10:00pm—1:00am
SATURDAY
10:00am—2:00pm
(Protocol by 1:00pm)
And After Coronation until 1:30am

Reservations

We will reserve entire tables with full pre-payment for (8) eight seats. Prepaid tickets will be held at the Hospitality Suite or at the door at Coronation.
No refunds will be made.

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THERE IS A COMPLIMENTARY
AIRPORT SHUTTLE!

Sean Gooden

President, Board of Advisors

President@ucppe.org

For more information about Coronation, Please contact Sean Gooden at President@ucppe.org

Protocol

Out of Town Protocol will be accepted by the Coronation Coordinator in the Hospitality Suite. Businesses and Organizations, please type out and print your protocol to be placed in its own envelope. Hand this protocol to the Coronation Coordinator.

In-Town Protocol will be collected by the Vice President of the Board. (2nd floor) on 8 ½ x 11 paper. Accepted from 10:00am—1:00pm. Protocol should be typed.
There is a computer center on the first floor of the hotel. Please spell difficult words or names phonetically.

Coronation Program Ads

We invite everyone to place an ad in our Coronation 43 Program. The deadline for placing an ad is Friday, October 12, 2018. All ads should be camera-ready art, digital format. Leave a 1/4” border around each of the four edges of a full 8 1/2” x 11” page. Ensure ad is in either .jpg, .doc, .pub or pdf format.

Please send payment with Ad. Court checks, money orders or cashier’s checks accepted. Remit in United States Currency.
Checks should be made out to:
The United Court of the
Pikes Peak Empire
Include Ad payment to:
Dan Alexander
Attn: UCPPE Coronation Ad
P.O. Box 6925
Colorado Springs, CO 80934
Program Size 8 1/2” x 11”
Full Page $120
Half Page $80
Ads will not be printed until payment has been received.

You may also purchase your ad online via our secure server:

If you order your ad online via our secure server, don’t forget to send in your ad copy to president@ucppe.org!

Hotel Elegante

2886 South Circle Dr.,Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Please mention UCPPE when reserving your room. Call:1 719 576 5900 Hotel Eleganté is conveniently located near the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.

Hotel Eleganté is so pleased to be the host hotel again for Coronation XLIII! We are so excited to welcome you in November 2018!

November 02, 2018 – November 04, 2018

We are proud to offer WPS Starbucks on Site, Colorado City Creamery, Pet Friendly with Complimentary Dog Run, Free Wireless Internet, Restaurant and Bar on Site, Year Round Indoor and Seasonal Outdoor Pools, Indoor Children’s Playground, and Free Airport Shuttle plus additional (3) Mile Radius Shuttle Service(upon availability).

Hotel Eleganté is proud to partner with Enterprise and National as our Preferred Car Rental Partner. We encourage you to contact them for your transportation needs during your upcoming stay in Colorado Springs.Visit here for exclusive transportation discounts just for being our guest!