Mrs. Virginia International 2012: Izzy International scouter from Taiwan June & July 2012

My journey began on October 8, 2011 when I was given the job as Mrs. Virginia International 2012. What a journey it has been. The many opportunities which have allowed me to speak about my platform Take a Stand B.R.A.V.E. (Be yourself, Resist the bullying, Achieve your best, Value your future, Encourage others) along with being the national spokesperson for SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere). I have seen a difference among our youth and schools after I visit. I hear how they have started programs against bullying/cyber bullying, mentor programs, and or bullying task force. I truly see that my family and our efforts are making a difference in the lives of our youth and that is the destination for my journey.

“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life, but define yourself.”

~Harvey Firestone

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Izzy International scouter from Taiwan June & July 2012

We had the wonderful opportunity to host Izzy at our home for the weekend. Izzy is an International scouter with the boy scouts in Taiwan. My husband Stuart hires an International scouter every year for the scout camp. We were thrilled to have Izzy with us. She is a wealth of knowledge and getting to learn from her on the differences of our cultures was just amazing. The kids really enjoyed learning how to count in Mandarin and how to use some of their toys.