Saints
IN ADDITION TO OUR LOVELY NUNS, WE HAVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE DEAR TO OUR HEARTS. THEIR DEDICATION TO THE ORDER, WHILE NEVER HAVING TAKEN VOWS, IS A VALUED ONE.
Saints
What is a Saint? How do the Sisters bestow Sainthood?
We consider Saints as individuals who go above and beyond for the Sisters anytime, all the time. They hold a sacred ground and elevate us into the clouds. They help us with our events both physically and monetarily. They do it out of their own kindness and are capable of performing miracles from time to time. We consider this a great honor, and a recipient of this title is most dear to our hearts, minds, and souls.
Tommy Frese – Tommy was a club promoter and manager at Jungle here in Atlanta. He has always welcomed the Sisters since their founding and has always supported our efforts. Tommy would go above and beyond to
make sure any event we had at his venue was ready to go. Aside from events at the Jungle, Tommy was very giving and selfless; his spirit is a constant inspiration to us. We love our Tommy! It is due to his unwavering
dedication, love for the Sisters, and the queer community, that we were
honored to have named Tommy a Saint with the Atlanta Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
Rick Westbrook, Art Izzard, and Paul Swicord – Lost-n-Found Youth is the outgrowth of Saint Lost and Found, an LGBTQ+ homeless youth fund project of the Atlanta Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
Founded by Rick Westbrook, Art Izzard, and Paul Swicord, after each of them experienced being turned away when attempting to place queer youth into local shelters and youth aid programs, the three resolved that something needed to be done to address the immediate need within the community.
They called a public town hall meeting, and invited local homeless youth support agencies, to express outrage and determine what resources existed. The meeting made it clear that no organization was actively working to take LGBTQ+ homeless youth off the street. Rick, Art, Paul, and others assembled in November 2011 with the support of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to establish a privately funded emergency shelter, and the Saint Lost and Found project (now Lost-n-Found Youth, Inc.) was born.
Sir Alan Penrod - Sir Alan was Sainted in 2016 by The Atlanta Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Sir Alan was Mr. International Leather SIR and took his title seriously by supporting not only the Leather community he actively donated his time within the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum. A man who believed Love is Love and everyone is equal in the Universe. Sir Alan is truly missed and has earned his wings, and watches over his family and friends with love and compassion.
The MISTER Center of Positive Impact – MISTER is a men's drop-in center located in Midtown Atlanta. While the majority of services are focused on the needs of gay and bisexual men, women and straight men may also access many of the services offered at MISTER. Some services include access to free HIV testing, information and resources, and workshop participation. We are happy to collaborate with this organization for our community outreach and disease prevention and education endeavors. Because of their work, The MISTER Center was given title of Angel.
Ruby Redd – Ruby’s larger than life persona, huge heart, and vulgar mouth
were a perfect match as a partner with the Sisters. She welcomed us to the
community with her big, hairy, open arms, and supports us whenever she can.
We are proud to call her one of our Angels. Whether it is in face or out,
Ms. Redd drags her big ass around town looking for a big bar of chocolate…
and helping countless causes while she is at it.
Ralph Gago – One of our original "Sister Stalkers", Ralph was always there for a touch up of makeup, moral support, or to offer a quick wit to help a Sister smile.
He always joined in at fundraisers to lend a helping hand and stood in the trenches, should to shoulder with the Sisters for anything. Ralph has dedicated a lot of his time to helping the Sisters spread joy in their mission.
Stacy Abrams, Patron Saint Of The Fair Vote
Certificate of Sainthood
This certificate is administered to Stacey Abrams by the Abbey of the Flaming Sugarbaker Sisters, The Atlanta Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in recognition of Cosmic JOY through freedom of expression, charitable acts, community outreach and social activism.
For striving to create fair elections in Georgia, and around the country, combating voter suppression, demanding election reform and promoting progressive leaders to guide our future.
Be it decreed this 28th Day of February, 2021 she shall be known as:
Stacey Abrams – Patron Saint of the Fair Vote
Don Dinkel – Don is an Artist and a kind soul. He has been around the
Atlanta Sisters since their immaculate conception. His kindness and help to all the Sisters have been an intricate part of where we are today. He has been an arduous supporter and has always lend a helping hand. He has designed our floats for pride and been at countless events. He is an amazing, kind, and
generous member of this community and we are proud to call him a friend of the sisters.
