The Bully Project- movie (March 30th)

"The Bully Project" documentary/movie will be aired in select theaters on March 30th. I find it interesting that we make a documentary on Bullying for what should be ALL kids seeing it but yet it has a  rating of "R", because of this rating is why our youth will NOT be able to view it only 18 years and up. This is why our society is the way it is and how is this going to reach our children to make a difference.. We make a documentary about the pervasive problem among our youth and we can't even show them. The kids that really need to see it won't be able to. I'm a mother of 3 who's children have had to endure being bullied I'm an advocate, and I'm passionate about ending this epidemic. TAKE A STAND AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE , advocate for this rating to be changed so ALL of our youth can see it. It is up  to us to have a VOICE. It ends NOW!
GOD BLESS!!!! 

Rotary Conference (March)

As Mrs. Virginia International I get opportunities to   speak to students (1,500 thus far) on my platform "Take a Stand B.R.A.V.E. and SAVE. 


This particular weekend I had 255 Interact Club students who were wonderful and thrilled I was there to talk about the pervasive problem among our youth- Bullying/Cyber Bullying.  

  

John Handley Interact Club officers.
front right Brandon (black shirt) and front left (grey dress) Elisha, hold a special place in my heart. Brandon (Holder) was bullied as a kid and came to me a few months back asking if I could help him start his own bullying prevention program. He came up with "Holder's Heroes". I'm proud to say today that program is working and very successful. 

 














This is why we do what we do- "Make a Difference" in the lives of our youth so that they can pay it forward and leave there own legacy behind. I'm just humbled that I was able to have a small part in it.

Sherando High School newspaper (March)

I was thrilled when Sherando high school asked me to come speak at the morning announcements to discuss my platform and what Shearando's focus group is about. Along with being interviewed by the Shearnado school newspaper. 
GO WARRIORS!

Daffodils and Diamonds luncheon (March)

The ROCKING models getting ready to strut there stuff!

 The wonderful Mrs. Maryland International- Deanna

 The Fabulous Miss. Virginia International

My second outfit I modeled (LOVE this dress as did Mrs. Maryland)

The International queens (Miss VA Intl, Mrs VA Intl, Mrs. MD Intl, Miss MD Intl)  were asked to participate in the fashion show for Daffodils and Diamonds luncheon. This luncheon was to raise money for  The National Cancer Research Foundation for ovarian and breast cancer research. The clothes were provided by the fabulous Anne Fontaine (Wendy) not only did we have a great time we also got to enjoy some Starbucks :). I always enjoy events where I get to spend time with my sister queens. Thank you to Kevin Mohorn and Wendy! 

AHA- Richmond luncheon- (Feb 17)

 I LOVE MY JOB!!!!! (Mrs.Virginia International) 

 Miss Virginia International 2012 Kristyn Admire in her "Red Dress" :) 

 The silent auction prior to the luncheon. They had a great turn out. Great job Richmond AHA. 

I LOVE my job- As Mrs. Virginia International I have the great opportunity to meet some empowering people along my journey. This is the  fabulous "First Lady of Virginia"- Maureen McDonnell 

Go RED for Women Day (Feb 3rd)

My Awesome trainer Valerie (Body Renew Fitness) participating in Go Red for Women Day.  

My wonderful husband and his staff at the Shenandoah Area Council -Boy Scouts of America showing support. 

 My husband and son showing there support in Go Red for Women Day. I'm such a proud wife and mom. 

The ladies at my husband's office- Go Red for Women.  

Our daughters cheer gym showing support- Way to go Cheer Eruption of Winchester, Va. 

Warren County Article (January)

Thank you Malcolm Barr for such a great article.

Winchester TV 3 - (January)

TV 3 Winchester interviewing myself and my biggest supporters; Body Renew Fitness (Matt-right)

(left)- reporter Channing. 

Christian Business Leaders- (January)

 Speaking to Christian Business Leaders. I had the help of my little 5 year old that day since school was canceled due to ice on the roads. 

Listening intently to a woman expressing her story on bullying. Addison also listening and wanting to see :) the joys of being a mom and a Mrs. title holder. 

Front Royal Rotary- (January)

I had the great opportunity to speak to community leaders on my platform "Take a Stand B.R.A.V.E." along with speaking about nationalsave.org. 

Thank you Front Royal Rotary!

CBS 6 Morning Richmond show (December)

I was honored  to be able  to share my story and why I'm so passionate about my platform Take a Stand B.R..A.V.E. along with being the National spokes person for SAVE. Thank you to Channel 6 CBS Morning Richmond. 

Skyline high school- (November)

Speaking to Skyline high school students (over 500 students) on my platform Take a Stand B.R.A.V.E. and SAVE.org. They were great and very responsive to what I had to say. They even participated in an activity. After I spoke at there school they formed a bullying task force. I'm so proud of them for Taking a Stand  and making a difference.  Thank you Skyline! 

Mr. Sherando High - (December)

As Mrs. Virginia I get asked to do ALL sorts of things which are so much fun. This event was one of them. These students had do a talent, fun wear, and evening wear. They ALL were such great sports. This event raises money for the DECA club at Sherando high school. 
Picture;
 #1- The Judges
#2 - Miss Frederick County Fair now Miss Virginia State Fair McKenna Kendrick

 The contestants looking dapper in there evening wear.

Mr. Sherando!

Sherando high school Focus Group

 As Mrs. Virginia International I have the great opportunity to help Sherando high school start a focus group. This group is made up of 22 diverse students; some that have been bullied, been labeled a bully, or just want to see it all end. This is me speaking to these students on how they can prevent bullying/ cyber bullying in there school. 

National Bullying prevention banner contest - Sherando high school

I was asked to come and judge ALL the great ideas from the students that participated in this contest. 

There were so many great ones  that we as judges decided to combine some of them.  
This is the finished project. Which I'm proud to 
say is displayed in the commons area for ALL the students to see. 
I truly believe we can make a difference on Bullying/Cyber Bullying. Especially with students such as Sherando Warriors who have proven they want to make a difference.

Kiwanis of Winchester

I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to some great community leaders on my platform- Take a Stand B.R.A.V.E. along with being the national spokes person for SAVE. (November 2011)

AHA- Richmond walk -October

 AHA- Richmond walk -  volunteering with my sister queens - Pre-Teen Miss VA  Ann- Garland, Jr. Teen Miss VA Ashley, Miss Virginia International Kristyn Admire. 

Miss Virginia  International and I speaking to a survivor of a heart attack (triple by pass). 

 

The picture above is a team participating in the walk.


 All the queens along with my daughters dancing away with the D.J. from the event (below). 


We had a blast. This was our first official appearance after we won our titles in October. 

Getting my finger pricked to be tested to see if I'm healthy- which I passed with flying colors :)