The Imperial Court of the Willamette Empire

The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire is a non-profit organization that does fund raising for various charities through drag shows, community picnics, auctions, raffles, car washes and other socially based fund raisers. Charitable organizations have ranged from Salem Rainbow Youth, Capitol Pride, Autism Foundation, Matthew Shepard Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy, Willamette Humane Society, Meals on Wheels, YWCA Breast Cancer and various HIV/AIDS organizations.

The principal members of the ISCWE are current and past title holders within the organization. The Emperor and Empress are elected by the community at large and the Imperial Crown Prince and Princess are appointed by the Emperor and Empress. The other main title holders of the organization are the White Knight and Debutante and the Mr., Miss and Ms. Gay Salem. In addition, many working, honorary and camp titles are given out within the guidelines and the discretion of the reiging Emperor and Empress.