Moorpark Rotary

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Today I was invited to be the program speaker at the Moorpark Rotary Club. Moorpark is actually where I grew up, and they have been instrumental in my success over the years. I am actually an Honorary Rotarian in Moorpark!

It was wonderful to catch up with the Rotarians, and fill them in on what an exciting year I've been having as Miss California International. Thank you so much for having me as the speaker!!

Go Red For Women Luncheon

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Today was the Los Angeles Go Red For Women Luncheon held at the downtown LA Marriott. I arrived well before the lunch to help in any way I could, and was able to take advantage of the workshops prior to the lunch! I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting the National Director of Go Red For Women, Stephanie Wilson. I also enjoyed seeing some friendly faces. Today was truly inspiring to hear so many women's stories of heart disease, struggle, and how that shaped their lives today. Thank you to Go Red For Women for having me!
http://www.goredforwomen.org/

Spaghetti Dinner

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First I'd like to thank Du-Pars of Thousand Oaks for allowing us to have this event at their restaurant.

Yesterday was the Miss California International 2009 Spaghetti Dinner Extravaganza! It was not only a dinner, but an opportunity for contestants throughout Southern California to shop for wardrobe (trunk show by Crowns & Gowns) as well as check out an amazing skin care company (Become). Not only did future contestants attend, but I also shared my day with my family, Eddie, Dennis, Scott, Mrs. California International, and Miss Teen California International.

Thank you to all who attended...and a HUGE thank you to Crowns & Gowns, Become, and Cookie Lee for making this a truly unique Extravaganza.

Go Red For Women Healthy Heart Workshop

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Happy Heart Awareness Month!!! I hope everyone plans to wear red on Friday Feb. 6, 2009 in support of the American Heart Association.

Today was the Go Red For Women Casting Call and Healthy Heart Workshop, held in Los Angeles. Go Red For Women is searching for stories and the face of GRFW for 2010. During the Casting Call, was the Healthy Heart Workshop. I was asked to tell my story as a HEART SURVIVOR, in hopes that it would inspire women in attendance to know their numbers!

My sister queen, Mrs. California International 2009 Sheryl Ellison, was at this event as well conducting the interview portion of the casting call. It was so wonderful to spend some time together since we live far away from each other.