Miss Monroe County Cow Plop!!

I am so excited to announce the details for the Cow Plop event that I am planning!!

Mark your calendars... for APRIL 20th and plan to take part in the MISS MONROE COUNTY 2006 COW PLOP to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan!

Where: Old Mill Banquet Hall, Dundee, MI

When: April 20, 7:00-12:00 pm

Cost: $25 single and $40 a couple for dinner and entertainment / $10 per PLOP square

Just what is this all about?!

Purchase a COW PLOP square for $10 and if the cow plops in your square... you win $1000!!

Monroe's very own Miss America, Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson, will be serving as the official Cow Plop judge alongside Monroe wish child, Caden!

Also, 300 tickets are available for the dinner/entertainment benefit that will coincide with the plop. These tickets will go FAST!

Dinner includes:

BBQ Chicken
BBQ Beef Sandwiches
Sweet Corn
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Corn Bread
Country Fruit Pies
2 Drink Tickets

Entertainment is being provided by 2-3 of Monroe County's finest bands and Lightning Sound DJ service.

There will also be a silent auction and original Miss Monroe County Cow Plop t-shirts for sale.

If you would like to purchase a Cow Plop square or dinner ticket, email:

missmonroe2006@yahoo.com

A HUGE THANK YOU to: SCOTT'S CATERING and the Miss Monroe County Scholarship Board of Directors for sponsoring the event... allowing all proceeds to go directly towards granting the wishes of Monore County children battling life threatening illnesses!

The Detroit Tigers are coming to Monroe!

Myself with the Detroit Tigers!! They all signed my jersey for me :o)

Yes... it is true!

The Detroit Tigers are coming to Monroe as part of their Winter Caravan event and I will be throwing out the first pitch to one of the players to start the event! Needless to say... I am very excited and happy to be putting my softball arm to use again :o)

A BIG thanks to Bobb, Tom Ryder and everyone at Monroe County Community College for inviting me to be a part of this event. I have my Tigers jersey ready to go!! Stay tuned for some pics!!

Also... THANK YOU to Amber Reau and the Computer Works team for creating an AMAZING website! Your hard work payed off... it looks great! It is a wonderful addition to our program.

Congrats to the Miss Monroe County Scholarship Board of Directors... the Miss Monroe County Pageant was named one of the 12 things to look forward to in 2007 :o) Your year-round work to raise scholarship money, plan production numbers and prepare titleholders has been recognized by many!! Just another reminder of how lucky I am to represent this program!!

Happy January!!

Upcoming appearances:

January 18: Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan at MCCC

January 26: Monroe County ISD Trip

January 27: Work out with Miss Monroe County at Curves - Fundraiser to benefit Make-a-Wish

Happy New Year!!

Taking some pictures at the Peg Harris Christmas Recital at Frenchtown Square Mall.

Being "crowned" by a Peg Harris dancer at Matthes Tree Farms!

Miss Monroe County Outstanding Teen, Jordan, and myself at the Frenchtown Twp Christmas Party.

Happy New Year!!

As we begin to busy ourselves with New Year's resolutions, holiday clean-up, and a return to normalcy... it is important to look at the year in review, celebrate, and remember 2006! As I look back on the past 365 days, I must say that I have had one life-changing year. Through becoming Miss Monroe County 2006, I have been blessed with many more friends, memories and experiences.

Here are just a few that I can not help but look back upon... and smile:

* At a Princess Tea Party in Erie, MI, a three-year-old Cinderella raised her hand in the middle of my talk on what life is like as a real princess :o) to tell me that her mom is the Best Strawberry Picker!!

* The Miss Monroe County Board of Directors made a generous memorial donation to the Make-a-Wish Foundation in honor of my Pipi who passed away one month ago. He was one of my biggest fans! How lucky I am to have such a supportive and caring board of directors to work with!!

* I recieved a handful of Christmas cards from people throughout the county thanking me for my dedication and committment to the community and the Miss Monroe County program. However, my favorite card (sent by our Junior Miss Monroe County, Cassidy) read... "I really look up to you. You are my best friend, and I want it to stay that way forever! Merry Christmas!" Spending time with our younger titleholders has been amazing!

* I was asked by Angela Corsi, Miss Michigan 2006, to write a letter of recommendation for her for the 2007 Miss America Quality of Life Award. What an honor!! She is such an inspiring and beautiful woman and I am blessed to know her.

* Caden, Abigail, Courtney, Dominique, Melissa, Ryan, Darnell, Samantha... the wish children that I have worked with this year have left everlasting imprints on my heart and soul. Their smiles and laughter are truly unforgettable (Especially Caden's wish for a trip to McDonalds!)

* In September, I was recognized by the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan as a "Shining Star!" This was such an honor! and has only inspired me to dedicate more of my time and talents to this wonderful organization.

With many more appearances and opportunities ahead of me in 2007... including my Miss Monroe County Cow Plop fundraiser, I am excited for the next year!

Wishing you all a 2007 FULL of blessings and joyous memories!!


Upcoming appearances:

January 6: Miss Spirit of the State Pageant

January 18: Detroit Tigers Winterfest Tour at Monroe County Community College

January 20: Make-a-Wish Fundraiser at Curves in Temperance, MI. Come and learn to salsa dance and jump on the circuit with me to raise funds for wish children in our area!

January 26: Monroe County Intermediate School District Visit