Watch Live TV Coverage of ISCWR Visit to Alberta Legislature
Released: Tuesday November 18, 2008 (ISCWR)
You are invited to participate in this historic moment for the ISCWR and the GLBT community by watching as the ISCWR is introduced to the Alberta Legislative Assembly during Access Channel's live coverage of "Quesiton Period"! The broadcast will begin at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, November 19th.
Access can be viewed on:
Shaw Cable (Channel 9)
Bell ExpressVu (Channel 267)
StarChoice (Channel 351)
The introductions will begin shortly after 1:30 pm. You are encouraged to watch the Question Period portion which will follow shortly after as the Honorable Rachel Notley will reference the pressence of the ISCWR as she asks the Minister responsible why there are no laws for protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation as there are for gender, race, color, etc.
ISCWR to Be Introduced to the Alberta Legislative Assembly
Released: Thursday November 6, 2008 (ISCWR)
November 19th will be an historic and special day for the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose as we will be introduced to the Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Alberta as guests of the Honorable Rachel Notley, MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona and the New Democratic Party. This date was spcifically selected to coincide with the United Nations International Day of Tolerance which is to be officially observed on November 16th.
The ISCWR will be acknowledged for the important contributions we make to the community woven into the historical perspective of the Court and the International Day of Tolerance.
This marks the first time in Alberta, if not Canada, that such an honor has been extended to a Court. In a time where others, including our brothers and sisters in the United States, are still fighting for many of the rights and freedoms we as Albertans and Canadians have enjoyed for years, we can proudly walk into our government building and be introduced to our law makers as guests. This alone is worth celebrating.
Join us in thanking the NDP and the Honorable Rachel Notley for this great honor and privilege. Join us in celebrating a significant moment in our community's history. Join us in remembernig and thanking those many individuals over the years that have cleared the path befoer us that we may able celebrate this Internaitonal Day of Tolerance in such a way. Join us in supporting those that are still fighting to this day.
ISCWR Update!
Released: Monday September 29, 2008 (ISCWR)
It was a very busy weeke accross the realm and beyond so I wanted to take a moment to update everyone on what's been going on in your Court!
Firstly, I wish to thank Imperial Crown Prince and Princess, Big Daddy Pump and Kelsey Breeze, and Princess of the Realm, Ivanna Diamonds, for putting on a wonderful 70's Disco Show at Prism on Saturday. From all accounts, it was a most enjoyable night for all!
Happy Birthday wishes to Emperor XXXIII, Sundance Lonestar and Imperial Grande Duchess XXXIII, Connie Lingua!!! Many happy years, you two!
I wish to thank the Imperial Court of Regina and Emperor Daniel Delisio and Empress Roxy Diva for hosting a wonderful Coronation weekend last weekend.
12 of us were thrilled to celebrate with you and we wish the new Regents best wishes and success in your upcoming reign!
I wish to thank the Imperial Court of Surrey for their gracious hospitality during Coronation 5 and congratulations to the newly elected Emperor and Empress, Wolfgang Bang and Elektra Quecha.
Thank you also, to the Imperial Court of Surrey, for honoring the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose by proclaiming the Court of Edmonton as your Sister Court!
Congratulations to Empress XXX of Calgary and Out of Town Empress XXXIII 1/2 of Edmonton, Dyna Myte, for your elevation to the position of Heir to the Queen Mother of the Americas, Nicole the Great. You will represent Western Canada well in your new role, we're very proud of you!
Congratulations to Empress XX of Calgary and Empress 33 1/3 of Edmonton, Mz Rhonda, on your appointment as Spiritual Advisor to the Queen Mother of the Americas, Nicole the Great. Your true heart and strong faith is something for us all to aspire to.
I wish to thank Nicole the Great, for the kindness you showed the ISCWR in the public recognition you gave in Surrey for the efforts and accomplishments of our Court and, for the generous donation on behalf of the Court of San Diego towards our Pom Pom fund.
Finally, I thank Nicole the Great, for further honoring the ISCWR by putting your faith in me by appointing me the Canadian Minister of Civil Rights to The Queen Mother of America, Ncole the Great. Leading up to our national election, it will be my duty and privilege to encourage all members of our Court and the Courts accross Canada to get to know the candidates in your area and what they believe in so that you can make an informed decision that will help protect the rights you enjoy today come election day on October 14th.
So, as you can see, it has been another wonderful week for the Imperial Court of the Sovereign Rose in Edmonton along with our brothers and sisters in Calgary, Regina and Surrey! You should all be proud of these accomplishments as I am so very proud to serve you and with you as your Empress.
Win a Vacation to Mexico at Coronation 34!!!
Released: Wednesday September 24, 2008 (ISCWR)
Greetings everyone!
The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose is pleased to welcome iTravel2000, "Supporting the I.S.C.W.R. and Pride in the Community", as the official travel partner for the 33rd House and Coronation 34!!!
Together, we are excited to announce that someone attending Coronation 34 on August 29, 2009, WILL WIN a week long vacation for two, including flights, to the all inclusive resort, San Marino, in sunny Puerto Vallarta Mexico!
We are thrilled to have the support of another major national company in iTravel2000 and look forward to building on this relationship. We encourage everyone travelling to Edmonton for Coronation 34 or anywhere else your travels may take you to consider iTravel2000 in your travel plans. Using the services of iTravel2000 will encourage even greater support for our community which, in turn, will allow us to give even more back to the charities and community we serve.
You can reach iTravel2000 at www.itravel2000.com or call toll free at:
1-866-969-3325.
This is just one of the ways we'll be celebrating Coronation XXXIV "Around the World in 80 Ways; An Ethnic Journey".
Proudly sponsored by:
www.itravel2000.com
www.westjet.com
www.cheerleading.com
www.nightshadecorsets.com
Pom Pom Fund passes $10,000 in donations!
Released: Sunday September 21, 2008 (ISCWR)
Thanks to recent donations from our friends in Regina during this past weekend's Coronation, Edmonton's Womonspace, The Edmonton Rainbow Business Association, Illusions Social Club and the support of many other individuals such as yourself, the total donations received to "Cheer Up!" the Children's Hospital and AIDS Research has now surpassed $10,000! Once again, the support has been overwhelming . . . and appreciated! A sincere thank you on behalf of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose for your incredible support of this project and our organzation.
I look forward to bringing my pom poms with me to Surrey this weekend!
And remember, you still have until December 13th to get into the draw for the Westjet tickets!
John M. Kerr Memorial Scholarship 2008
Released: Wednesday July 16, 2008 (ISCWR)
The John M. Kerr Memorial Scholarship was initiated in 1984 and has, since that time, given out a minimum of two $500.00 awards at the annual Coronation Ball. The scholarship award amounts and number awarded can vary from year to year but are generally between $500.00 and $750.00. Recipients of an award are notified of their successful application and are asked to be present for the presentation of the awards during proceedings at the annual Coronation Charity Ball.
Established by Her Imperial Sovereign Majesty, Empress 8 and 17, Mary Mess to honor the memory of a close friend of Edmontonâ??s gay community and a strong supporter of drag entertainment in our city. The Scholarship Fund is supported through ongoing fundraising efforts by the Court and is managed as a separate account by the Board of the New Royalist Social Society of Northern Alberta.
Applications for awards must be received no later than Sunday, August 24th, 2008 by the ISCWRSA. Applications must be complete and all requested information included with the application on submission. See the form below for more details.
Applications are now available and can be downloaded by clicking the link and saving the file to your computer. It is available only as PDF.
Application Form 2008 (PDF)
If you would like more information on how you can apply for the scholarships awarded please e-mail (The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose).
Cheer Up! The Children's Hospital and U of A AIDS Research!
Released: Friday June 6, 2008 (ISCWR)
Marni Gras is selling pom poms at various events in town and out of town. They are $5 a pair, and anyone that purchases a pair gets an automatic free entry into a draw for 2 "Gifts of Flight" that was donated by Westjet. They are two tickets for any regular scheduled flight for a total value of $2,200! Many thanks to Westjet for their generous sponsorship!
The draw will be held at the ISCWR's Miss Merry Christmas Pageant on December 13 at Boots. There is no purchase necessary for the raffle but the ISCWR does hope people will buy poms or make a donation.
If Marni raises $3,000 by August 17th, she will run the Edmonton Marathon in her Cheerleader uniform. All proceeds will go to her charities for the year: Edmonton and area children's hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Units (in memory of her son, Andrew) and the University of Alberta AIDS Research Center (in memory of our past Empress XXIX Sticky Vicky).
Edmonton's local television station Global Edmonton recently ran a story on her project. You can see the story at: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Eqvy5YFDc. You can also read about this in the August edition of Gay Calgary and Edmonton Magazine.
The Cheerleading Company in Dallas, Texas is another major sponsor of her project and has donated hundreds of dollars in supplies and services.