Children's Miracle Network Silent Auction

On Saturday 4/24 I attended a silent auction (put on by former Miss Saginaw Alyssa Bedford!) and the event raised over $2,000! Alyssa did a great job organizing this fundraiser and I'm so happy to have been a part of it. Our own Miss Michigan was there, along with Drew, the one-and-only awesome CMN kid. I had so much fun with my Miss MI sisters!

Doug King, one of our Miss MI field directors, is one of my biggest inspirations. His love for all of the girls and Miss America is palpable and he's one of the best people I have ever met.

XXOO, Ang

Kids & Cops Day at the Boys & Girls Club of SE Michigan

I volunteered at the Kids & Cops day at the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Michigan on Saturday and had so much fun with the kids! We played jeopardy (my team came in 2nd...that's not losing, it's just 2nd place :p ) and played a little dodgeball...and sharks & minnows.

Boys & Girls Club is a wonderful organization that helps kids stay away from drugs--they provide various after-school development programs and many resources to families! Check out the site for more info: http://www.bgcsm.org/AboutUs/

XOXO, Ang

CMN Bake Sale & Stiletto Sweets Photo Shoot

I held a bake sale on 3/30 at my school with a few of my friends... all of the profits benefited the Children's MiracleNetwork/ MAO! We made $70 for our National Platform.

On Saturday 4/10 I had the opportunity to be a part of the photo shoot for Stiletto Sweets by our very own Noddea Skidmore, director of Miss Spirit of the State! She invited a group of Miss MI sisters to take part in this shoot that will be used for her promotions and web site. I had so much fun hanging out with everyone and her cakes are AWESOME!!! I am a sweets lover myself and take it from me, these cupcakes were outstanding. A+++++ for Noddea.

Oh... just being photographed with miss Morgan Lind...also known as the F4ce of West Michigan!

My Miss Michigan gown came in the mail yesterday and I LOVE IT! I'm continuing to prepare to compete for the title with diligence. You know what they say...the more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle!

I have to give a shout out to my director, Shelby. She's so great! She's helping me stay organized and focused in my Miss MI prep. Between my 3 jobs, pending graduation and involvement on American Marketing Association's E-Board, I find myself quite busy but I love it and I choose not to take this opportunity for granted. I owe it to myself, my family and everyone who's been there for me to prepare with everything I have. Thanks everyone for your love and support!

XOXOX, Ang