During the end of December, I was able to make a few appearances while home on winter break! My younger sister, Jeni, and I rang bells for the Salvation Army at our hometown grocery store on December 18th and we had a blast! Jeni is also Miss Waconia, so we have two queens in the family:) It was heartwarming to see familiar faces and strangers donate to such a worthy cause during the Christmas Season. Later that same week, on the 20th, I helped with a Toys for Tots distribution in North Minneapolis. I worked with Northpoint Health and Wellness Center during their toys pick-up for their patrons. I met other wonderful volunteers and also got to see Santa! It was a day filled with fun, new faces and holiday cheer. It reminded me to count my blessing and be grateful for all the wonderful things in my life.
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| Myself and Jeni, Miss Waconia, bell ringing! |
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| Dan, another volunteer, and myself at Northpoint checking patrons in! |
After spending Christmas with my family and overeating; I helped with a meal delivery with WeCAN Meals on Wheels in Mound, MN. Meals on Wheels in a government program that provides meals for those who are in need on a weekly basis, Monday-Friday. I met with Carolyn Dillon, the director, and shared her route for the day. I met two of wonderful chefs behind the programs, as well as other volunteers who deliver every day, out of the goodness of their hearts. We delivered meals to a variety of people; one man was 100 years old! Most of the recipients were quite surprised to find me at their door; but I believe it was welcomed. I certainly enjoyed my day!
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| David, a volunteer, and I before deliveries! |
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| Felicia, myself and Julie. They are the amazing chefs! |
I'm hoping to make a few more appearances before I head back over the border to Madison on the 20th. I am looking forward to my photo shoot on the 18th and working on a few surprises for our pageant in February! As always, if you have any questions about Miss United States or an appearance, please do not hesitate to contact me!
The entry deadline for the Miss Minnesota United States pageant is January 31st. If you or someone you know would like to compete in the Jr. Teen, Teen or Miss competition, encourage them to enter! Our fees are very low and the prize packages are out of this world! Contact me or visit www.missminnesotaus.com for more information.
I hope 2013 is everyone's best year yet!
xoxo,
Victoria
