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HISTORY OF THE ISCS

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The Imperial Sovereign Court of Spokane, or ISCS as it is known, is arguably the oldest organization of its kind in the Spokane Metropolitan
Area,
providing for support and concern of issues of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning communities of Eastern Washington
and Northern Idaho.

A variety of shows, Drag Shows, Fundraisers, Outings, Camping Trips, Raffles and Auctions are used to promote this unity.
Our goal is to seek out the needs and provide for those needs as humanely, efficiently and as readily as possible.
We are registered in the State of Washington as a Non Profit Business Entity and have a Board of Directors in place, regulated by Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws as required.

We refuse to discriminate on any basis and work toward our goal of providing services for as wide of a range of needs as we are able.
To do this, we use funds set aside in special accounts, all raised voluntarily by our community, and all funds are issued as needed. The
following are ways (not exclusive) in which they are distributed.

GENERAL FUND
This Fund provides for the operating costs of the ISCS and is the
responsibility of the Emperor and Empress titleholders to ensure that
costs are in prospective with the fundraising events. This is used for
Advertising, promotion and carrying out prospective fundraising
events. Under NO circumstances has this fund ever been used for
personal use, as is the public perception that it has been used for the
dresses, makeup and beads for the "Drag Queens".

HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS
As anyone from our community can attest, the past few years have yielded
some pretty impressive results for the GLBTQ Community in volunteers
for monies provided for relief, referrals, food, clothing, lodging, medical
and more...
The ISCS works with several different organizations as well as the season,
our Thanksgiving and Christmas food drives are providing for as many
families and individuals as possible, regardless of sexual preference and
this demand has increased every year. We use our entire budget in this
account to provide for those proven to be in need.

ISCS EDUCATIONAL GIFT FUND
This Fund is provided to help in the advancement and is not exclusive to the
GLBTQ Community. Monies distributed are based on how much is raised
throughout the year for this specific account and are awarded at each ISCS
Coronation ceremonies in October. A minimum of $1000 is required to be
raised each year, $750 from the Emperor and Empress, $250 from the Gay
Spokane Titleholders. We have recently received returns in this area due to
recent legislation concerning 3rd party incomes and Pell Grant approvals for
college applicants. We are working diligently in this area for a solution in this
area to allow us to help ANYONE who needs it.

TCA E.A.S.E. DISASTER FUND
This fund was set up to provide for medical emergencies, acts of god,
or any emergency beyond the requesters control. The ISCS Board of
Directors are responsible for raising funds for this use. The Disaster
Board carries its own Board of Directors appointed by the Emperor
and Empress. The purpose of this fund is to provide assistance to
ANYONE within the realm of the ISCS. This is provided on a one time
per year, per person basis to anyone requesting assistance limited to
$100 per incident. The Treasurer of the ISCS is the sole person with
the personal details of the incident and information is held in strictest
confidence with only the members of the Disaster Board.

CHILDREN WITH AIDS FUND
This Fund is our single biggest fundraiser each year with over
$3000 raised each reign. This money is provided to the Camp Star
Light foundation, a retreat for Children living with HIV/AIDS to
provide for hospice care of patients and to help in granting wishes
to HIV/AIDS children. In the past, the ISCS has provided for
Disneyland trips, Universal Studios, even providing a pony and
feed for one child years ago. Empress 16 Eunice Kennady Smith
has been running this event for over a decade and has made a big
impact in helping those persons we care about with all our heart!

KENNY MEALER CANCER AWARENESS FUND
This fund was established in 1997, named after the ISCS 1st and
6th Emperor Ken, who passed away from Cancer. This raises
monies for various Cancer research and awareness causes to
help those who may be susceptible, education for self
checkups, research for possible cures and / or manageability,
exams and training.

ABOUT US -HISTORY OF THE ISCS