Miss Midwest 2010

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Habitat on MSUM Campus :)

Habitat for Humanity at MSUM has been a organization I have worked with over the last four years. I was very thankful to have the opportunity as a MSUM Alumni to help support Habitat community builds on campus. Every year, Moorhead State sends their students on 3-5 different Habitat trips around the nation. During my college involvement with Habitat, I went on three different trips across the nation and they absolutely changed my life. Habitat gives you the opportunity to make a difference in communities around the world. If your interested in making a difference, look into a Habitat trip on your campus or visit http://www.habitat.org/ for more information!

Habitat for Humanity

"Building up your community"

BUILDING

YOUR

CAMPUS

COMMUNITY!

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Habitat for Humanity

http://www.mnstate.edu/civicengagement/habitat.cfm

Story Time...

Moorhead Public Library!

This week I had such a good time at the Moorhead Public Library, making crafts, reading stories and sharing the importance of being a community builder!

Thanks again for everything!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Moorhead Children's Build!

Building up YOUR community!

This week I had the wonderful opportunity to do the first annual Habitat for Humanity Children's Build at the Moorhead Public Library! I read the children a few stories and we talked about how we can be community builders when we grow up. They were so excited to build their own homes and talk more about community involvement. The children were so thankful to have this opportunity to build a home of their own. There is something about building and achieving an acitivity or project on your own that gives you confidence and ambition as a child. I am so thankful I could participate and give these children that opporunity!

Thanks to Moorhead Public Library for all their help!

Come out tommorrow morning for Story Time at 10:30 am at the Moorhead Public Library...

Miss Midwest willl be reading stories and coloring pictures with the children!

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;

indeed, it's the only thing that ever has"

-Margret Mead

Moorhead Public Library

http://larl.org/youth/kids/

Visiting the North Shore :)

Miss North Share Pageant!

Congrats Caitlyn Thompson, Miss North Shore 2011!

The North Shore area was beautiful! We had so much fun cheering on the girls at the local Miss North Shore pageant, snowshoeing, taking pictures on Lake Superior and walking accross Gooseberry Falls. The Two Haborbs and Duluth area was so much fun and I am very happy we took the road trip to support the local pageant! Thanks to the community for being such wonderful supporters and I can't wait to visit again!

Stay safe and keep warm!

God Bless!

Enjoying the Beautiful North Shore!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Celebrating the New Year at Owatonna Commons!

Spreading the Holiday CHEER for all to HEAR!

Last week, I had a great time hanging out with the Owatonna Commons staff and members, along with my Grandmother. I brought in the guitar and sang christmas and worship songs to uplift them after the holidays and for the new year. After words we shared many stories, ate snacks and had a fun time pushing grandma around the campus. I am thankful to bring my talent into places around the area spreading the holiday cheer!

Thanks Owatonna Commons for this wonderful experience!

Grandma Birdy and Miss Midwest 2010

Owatonna Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

201 18th Street Southwest

Owatonna, MN 55060-3913

(507) 451-6800

Gillette Children's Hospital

Gillette Children's Hospital in Minnesota is an amazing place that brings out the best in their patients. I had a fun experience volunteering with my fellow contestants and Miss Minnesota, making crafts, sharing stories and laughing. The patients at Gillette's are very inspirational and have strong hearts. I was very blessed to be a part of their lives through Gillette's and I hope and pray for the best in the future.

Thanks for this opportunity and God bless!