The May 2010 Mankato Magazine is out!

The Mankato Magazine is out today!
The cover says Miss Mankato works for new title.
Page 3 has Features The Whole Package Miss Mankato is preparing for the Miss Minnesota competition in June.
Inside page 18, 19, and 20 The whole package By Brittany Larson Photos By John Cross

I had a great day Tuesday working with a few classes of high school students. These classes were made possible through Project G.E.M. which stands for Growth, Experience, and Motivation,it is a local non-profit organization in Mankato, which serves many counties in the state.. The program offers a wide variety of outreach services which focus on education for positive mind, body, and soul development.It is an outreach program for at-risk youth to enhance positive creative self-expression using cultural, environmental, and holistic/social education.
My platform " Dance This Weigh" can be so receptive in any class room!
I taught elementary through high school age students about the importance of staying physically active and how dance is a great way to stay fit. We danced the "Cupid Shuffle" and ended the class period discussing the Miss Mankato program. We were so active all day! I'm anxious to visit my next school!

Due to the Project GEM Code of Confidentiality no pictures were taken. Trust me, had you been able to see pictures...nothing but laughter and smiles were heard and seen as we DANCED THIS WEIGH.

Miss Minnesota Contestant Workshop

So PROUD of our Miss Mankato! She had the most ad pages purchased for the Miss Minnesota program, winning the honor of picking her contestant order(she was feeling lucky #15)and she also won her talent dress!! Samantha, Miss Mankato and Molly, Miss Waseca Sleigh and Cutter will be roommates for the 2010 Miss Minnesota pageant in June. Here is a picture of 5 of the 20 beautiful ladies competing for Miss Minnesota.

A benefit for Ashlyn

The Law Enforcement family came together for Ashlyn Bennett on April 11. I was there to help wherever I could. 1st I was in charge of the guest book. Enjoyed being able to meet and thank everyone for attending. 2nd I enjoyed the spaghetti dinner. 3rd I met Nan! She came up to me and said she just saw me at the Setoma Awards banquet Friday night. She said it is so nice to see me at so many of the Mankato events. She said my kicks are really high too! What a nice lady!
4th I had my picture with the guest of honor. Ashlyn has a rare neurological disorder called Rhetts Syndrome. She is a Gillette Angel. Please pray for her.
To everyone who was giving of their time to organize, cook, donate, rally, bid and support the benefit...THANK YOU!

Sertoma Clubs Annual Award Banquet

Friday,April 9th,2010 was the Sertoma Clubs annual Service To Mankind Award Banquet held in Mankato. Miss Mankato was a honored guest at at the head table, spoke on volunteerism, and after dinner sang and danced to entertain the more than 100 guests in attendance. The Service to Mankind Award is the highest honor Sertoma can bestow on a nonmember, it is for outstanding volunteer service to the community and is awarded to those who make a significant contribution to those in need.

Ralph Ireland was presented by Key City Sertoma Club and Melinda Wedzina was presented by Mankato Sertoma Club.

On behalf of the Miss Mankato Scholarship Organization,Samantha presented the recipients with an engraved frame.