Our group's primary mandate is to raise money for British Columbia’s registered LGBTQ2+ charities as we provide social-interaction opportunities for Vancouver’s drag community and their supporters. The DMS is a charter member of the International Court System (ICS), which has over 65 chapters in the United States, Canada and Mexico, making us the second largest LGBTQ2+ organization in the world. For over half a century, the DMS chapter in Vancouver has raised millions of dollars for community-building initiatives, and we would be honoured if you would consider partnering with us as a sponsor. Each year, the Vancouver LGBTQ2+ community elects two “monarchs” who serve as the titular heads of our “court”, which celebrates local culture. These monarchs build a team of volunteers who serve as ‘courtiers' who assist in running the year’s social and fundraising efforts. Importantly, each and every individual involved with the DMS donates 100 per cent of their time so that as much money as possible can go directly to the charities. Past Monarchs of Vancouver include Canada’s Drag Race superstar, Kendall Gender, Loving Spoonful creator, Easter Armas, and DMS founder, ted northe, whose pioneering efforts within our community resulted in the City of Vancouver naming a lane in the West End in his honour.
