Mrs. SD America 2009

March 13 2010

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Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Although it is a few days early, I will be riding in the Sioux Falls Saint Patrick's Day Parade on the 13th. My great-great-grandmother bravely traveled from Ireland to America unaccompanied many years ago and I will be thinking of her on that day. This may be my last parade as Mrs. South Dakota America before I crown the next Mrs. SD America in June. Anyone interested in participating in this years pageant can contact Rosemary Savage at Professional Image by Rosemary at 605-366-0773 or send me a message at mrssdamerica2009@yahoo.com.

February 27th 2010

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'Death by Chocolate' was the Girl Scout fundraiser I attended today. Amazing desserts, I sampled every single one and they were all terrific! The Holiday Inn team took the prize for the best chocolate dessert, which they made with Girl Scout cookies. As a troop leader I was happy to help with this fundraiser and look forward to delivering our cookie orders next week!

February 18th 2010

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The Little Black Dress for MS luncheon was a great success! The featured speaker was the founder of "Bagolitas", I encourage everyone to check out her website for some fabulous handbags! The next MS Walk is scheduled for April 17th, so contact the MS office in Sioux Falls and sign up today.

February 11th 2010

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I had the honor of visiting with some of the patients at the VA hospital in Sioux Falls today in honor of National Veteran's Appreciation Week. They were all in great spirits, despite the challenges they are facing. Thank you veterans!

January 30th 2010

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Today I had the honor of greeting participants of the Juvenile Diabetes Mall Walk at the Sioux Empire Mall. It was very heart warming to see so many participants and families walking to support these children. Following the mall walk I headed over to Color Me Mine to assist with their Princess Party. I helped several little girls paint their tiara lights, it was so much fun. Also in attendance for the Princess Party were Alyssa Hustrulid - Miss SD Teen USA, Emily Miller - Miss SD USA and Jessie Browere - Mrs. SD International.

Open House and Items on Display at Canton Library

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Throughout January and February the Canton Library was displaying some of my Mrs. South Dakota items including my evening gowns and crown and banner. On January 28th they hosted an open house for me. My children and I are regulars at the library and the librarians are wonderful ladies. Thanks again!

Bridal Show

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Sunday January 10th I will be attending the B2Be Bridal Show in Sioux Falls. My youngest daughters will also be making an appearance in their first fashion show. It is far more exciting when your children are in the spotlight!

Tuesday January 12th - Garfield Elementary School in Sioux Falls - This will be a great experience, I did attend Garfield Elementary and I am really looking forward to returning as Mrs. SD America 2009!

More Appearances

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Wednesday January 6th - Today I dropped off my gowns and crown and various pictures at the Canton Public Library. These items will be on display through the month of January and on the 28th it will be the location of an open house for people to view dvd's of the state and national pageants and pick up applications for the 2010 Mrs. SD America Pageant.

December 22nd to the 28th - My family and I were in Colorado for Christmas and while I was there I was able to visit the USO located in the Denver airport. My father was in the Airforce and my brother was in the Army, so it was important to them that I reach out to the USO during my time as Mrs. SD. It is a great place for members of the military to relax with their families between flights and the volunteers are caring, wonderful people.

Monday December 21 - Toy Town with the Salvation Army and Miss SD Teen USA - Alyssa Hustrulid, Miss SD Teen USA, joined me to assist families in picking our toys for the kids for Christmas. The Salvation Army is such a great organization, I only wish we could have stayed longer but the weather turned on us and we had to leave early. I hope to work with them again in the near future.

Tuesday December 15th - Argus Leader Photo Shoot - This was so much fun! Modeling necklaces for the Style section of the December 18th Argus Leader.

Monday December 7th - Canton Christmas Parade - My family and I had a great time riding in the parade together. My husband decked out my suburban with Christmas lights and my girls loved waiving to their friends.

Sunday December 6th - Benefit for Austin Schoppert was held in Tea, SD. Austin is 3 years old and as a result of bacterial meningitis, both arms and legs were amputated. I met some of his neighbors, friends and family. They are a great bunch with big hearts. Austin is home now and I wish him and his family the best and want to thank everyone who helped make this benefit a success!

Friday Nov. 27 and Sat. Nov. 28

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Handing out trophies at the Parade of Lights on Friday night was a great time, what a wonderful event, beautiful parade entries. Saturday morning I visited the Horner family who is staying at the Ronald McDonald house while thier baby boy is in the NICU. They are a wonderful family and I wish them all the best. Tonight I am the featured speaker for the Canton Sons of Norway, the meeting is at 7:30pm at Home Federal Bank in Canton.

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APPEARANCES TO DATE

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Since becoming Mrs. SD America 2009 in June I have had the opportunity and honor to meet some amazing people and become involved with some great charities. I have listed some of the things I have done so far and I look forward to finishing out my year with many more activities.
*June 20, 2009 - Crowned Mrs. SD America 2009 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The 11 contestants were myself, Jessie Brower of Sioux Falls(1st Runner Up),
Amy Dresch of Sioux Falls(2nd Runner Up), Christine Fisher of Sioux Falls, Tonja E. L. Jessen of Harrold, Stefanie Loeffler of Chancellor, Annie Mello of Sioux Falls, Alecia Peterson of White, Lisa Skelton of Sioux Falls, Deidre Tooley of Sioux Falls and Tina Ward of Sioux Falls.

*July 4, 2009 - Rode in the 4th of July Parade in Lennox.

*August 1, 2009 - Sioux River FolK Festival at Newton Hills State Park near Canton
Threw out the first pitch at the Sioux Falls Canaries Game.

*August 10, 2009 - Miss Sioux Empire Fair Pageant

*August 15,2009 - Rock Valley Car Show in Rock Valley, IA

*August 30,2009 - Wedding Fashion Show at the Ramkota in Sioux Falls

*August, 2009 - Helped with story time and the Summer Reading Program at the Canton Library

*September 1,2009 - Left for the National Mrs. America Pageant in Tucson, AZ

*September 8, 2009 - Mrs. America 2009 Pageant in Tucson, AZ

*September 17,2009 - 92.5 radio station with Ben and Patty

*September 19,2009 - Country Apple Orchard's Apple Fest

*October 3,2009 - Reggio Open House at Professional Image in Sioux Falls

*October 9,2009 - Canton Homecoming Parade

*October 17,2009 - Ect for Her Women's Expo in Sioux Falls

*October 18,2009 - Miss SD USA and Miss SD Teen USA in Brandon

*October 24,2009 - Hobo Days Parade in Brookings, Festival of Tables in Tea
Wilde Prairie Winery Open House in Brandon.

*November 7,2009 - Wendy and Hunter Williams Benefit in Worthing

*November 13,2009 - Story time at the Lennox Library

*November 14,2009 - America's Junior Miss Pageant

*November 20,2009 - Festival of Trees Fundraiser for Southeastern Behavior Health in Sioux Falls

*November 21,2009 - Toteally Gorgeous Boutique Open House & 1 yr. Anniversary
Festival of Trees again