Board Meetings

The Silver Dollar Court, Inc.’s Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month – 6:30 P.M. – Sometimes it is necessary to move the date, time or location so please see our court calendar for the most up to date information.

Major Events of the Silver Dollar Court

The Reigning Imperial(s) host an event monthly during their reign as well as traveling the International Court Circuit representing and promoting the Court of Northern Nevada, the Lake Tahoe Basin and the eastern Sierra territories.

Below are some of the major events that are held throughout the reign. Keep up to date with ALL of our events by visiting our Events Page and/or Court Calendar.

Coronation

The annual celebration of the Imperial year that was and the Imperial year to be. The evening is filled with visiting court walks, performances, presentation of community awards and announcement of the newly elected reigning Imperial(s). Traditionally held in early June.

The Annual AIDS Benefit Gala

Hosted for 25 years by the Empress Jack-E, the event raises money for the Northern Nevada HOPES Residence Program through performances, raffle and silent auction prizes and donations from community members and companies. The Northern Nevada HOPES Residence Program provides financial assistance to those with an AIDS diagnosis who do not qualify for any other assistance programs. Traditionally held the weekend before Thanksgiving.

This event has evolved into an Annual Gala.

The All-Community Food Drive

A month long LGBTQ community food drive to feed families in need for the holidays. The drive kicks off  with a show hosted by the Reigning Ducal House and closes the Saturday before Christmas with a show hosted by the Reigning Imperials. Food is sorted, purchased and boxed up for delivery to families the Sunday before Christmas.

The Ducal House has ended, this event is now run by the Board and reigning monarch(s).

Closet Ball

Considered the event of the year within the local LGBTQ community! Closet Ball is about transformation, where boys become girls and girls become boys in but a single hour. Members of the Reno Drag Community paint, dress and coach members of the community who complete for the title of Closet Ball Queen or Closet Ball King, all in fun. The event is traditionally held in either February or March.

Monarchs Show

Traditionally held in May as part of the transition from one reign to another during campaign month, the event brings together past monarchs of the organization to celebrate the history of the oldest LGBTQ organization in the State of Nevada.

Monarchs Bingo

Past Reigns and the Reigning Imperial(s) each take a room of a house and prizes for the various games and things found in those rooms. This event takes place in May.