Mrs. Delaware United States 2009

Congratulations!

2011-10-13T12:41:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Angie Bell on winning the title of Mrs. Delaware US 2011!!!

Congratulations to Ellen England for a great year as Mrs. Delaware US 2010!!!

An Incredible Year

2010-05-23T17:51:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much to my husband, family, friends, and pageant sponsors for an incredible year!!!!

And Congratulations to the new Mrs. Delaware US 2010 - Ellen England

Mrs Pennsylvnia and Maryland US 2010

2010-05-23T17:11:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to all of the contestants at the Mrs. PA and MD US Pageants!!!

Everyone was incredible beautiful!
It was so much fun seeing everyone - and supporting Ginny and Kate as they concluded an incredible year!

For results, click here:
Mrs. Maryland US Pageant

Mrs. Pennsylvania US Pageant

My close friend (and one of my bridesmaids) won the title of Mrs. PA US 2010!!!!

Enjoy the photos!!!

Getting ready for the Mrs. Delaware US 2010 Pageant

2010-05-23T16:58:00.001-07:00

My farewell pages and the ad page for Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (my employer) and the Punkin Chunkin Pageant!

April 2010 Mrs. Delaware US Orientation

2010-04-16T14:01:00.000-07:00

Almost time for the Mrs. Delaware US 2010 Pageant!!

Mrs. Delaware US 2010 will be an incredible lady - because the field of candidates is incredible!!!

Here are a few photos from orientation!

March 2010 - NCC Saints Football Game

2010-04-02T19:12:00.000-07:00

It was so much fun to join the local titleholders and our director for a cold Saturday football game in Middletown, DE (okay - the cold part wasn't fun...).

We had a great time chatting, laughing, and catching up with each other and then hit Sushi Yama afterwards for a great meal!

If there is a reason that anyone should participate in the Mrs. Delaware US 2010 pageant, it is because WE HAVE FUN!!!!! Just check out our photos!

With the game announcer right after I sang the National Anthem!

We learned that Catherine's husband REALLY likes his wasabi!!

And it was Tetra's husband first time eating sushi (and I learned not to tell first time sushi eaters to try the eel - it tastes great, but does sound a bit odd when you are telling someone to eat the long skinny fish).

And we had a great time getting photos with the INCREDIBLE STAFF of Sushi Yama!
If you are coming to the Mrs. Delaware US 2010 Pageant, we are eating at the sister restaurant, Sushi Time, after the pageant! Join us!

March 2010 Mrs. Delaware US 2010 Meet and Greet

2010-03-14T18:43:00.000-07:00

My director and I decided to hold a Meet n Greet at my house for potential and current contestants in the Mrs. Delaware US 2010 Pageant.

Eight incredible women came to my home to learn more about the Mrs. Delaware US 2010 pageant. We watched portions of the Mrs. Delaware US 2009 Pageant and portions of the Pageant Help DVD (www.pageanthelp.com; DVD costs $60). Ellen, Mrs. Pike Creek US 2010, was the lucky winner who received the special edition DVD donated by Bill Hall to the event!

As a pageant contestant, I realize that pageants truly bring you back to your self and make you a better person (essentially what Michaela said in her on stage answer last year). It is so easy to get wrapped up in being a wife, mother, career woman, community volunteer, etc.....it is easy to forget who you are, forget yourself. Pageants bring you back to who you are as a person, helping to shape you into a better wife, mother, career woman, volunteer, etc.

If a person is new to pageants, entering can be over-whelming. Today, contestants learned competition tips in a stress free and relaxed environment.

I can't wait for the state pageant in May of this year!! It will be so exciting to see who wins the Mrs. Delaware US 2010 crown, and to see all the women be recognized for their community efforts and (most important) by their families and friends for just being themselves! Also, having a photo of yourself in a beautiful gown as a keepsake is great too (goodness knows that modern day women usually don't have two hours per day to spend on hair and makeup)!!!

This was also the first time that I have entertained in my home!! It was so much fun!!!! I can't wait to throw a party again in the future!!!

Tetra, Carrie, and I are all purple fans!!!
Tetra Shockley - Mrs. State Capital US 2010

Krista Brazell - Mrs. Christiana US 2010

April Elias - Mrs. Middletown US 2010

Carrie Richey - Mrs. Kent County US 2010

Catherine Simon - Mrs. Mid-State US 2010

Ellen England - Mrs. Pike Creek US 2010

Diane Smith - Mrs. Dover US 2010

Okay, so you know how you take a few group shots because you want to make sure that you get a good one.....well, it seems that every shot we took was a good one, so I posted all of them!

February 2010 Pageant Expo

2010-03-14T18:08:00.000-07:00

What happens when four women venture into the big city area of North Jersey?
Well, we have a lot of fun and learn a lot about preparing for our next pageant!!!!

Krista, Megan, April, and I car-pooled to the Pageant Expo, sponsored by the Red Carpet Pageant and Prom, in North Jersey! It was a great day. We learned some incredible interview tips from Don Baker and make-up tips from Tiffany Delmonico. We learned about how to prepare our minds from Sheri Jenkins, who was told that she needed to speak with ten minutes notice - wow - it was certainly understandable after listening to her why she won the title of Mrs. PA International 2009.

Most fun, we each won something in the raffle!!!!

And, of course, we took some photos with some fellow pageant queens!!

Four travel mates! Thank you April for driving your wonderful SUV - we were so comfortable thanks to you!!!

February 2010 American Heart Association Benefit

2010-03-14T16:35:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Krista Brazell, Mrs. Christiana US 2010, for inviting myself and all of the Mrs. DE US 2010 contestants to her American Heart Association Benefit in Middletown, DE on February 12, 2010!!!

It was so much fun - eating, dancing, and socializing!!!!

Krista - I can't wait for next year!!!!!

Enjoy all the photos!!!

February 2010 Women's Home

2010-03-14T16:25:00.000-07:00

I have not been blogging lately (work and home life have been really busy!).

But I have been doing some great appearances!!!

On Febuary 4, 2010, I visited a home for women in Wilmington, DE. Rechel Harris invited me to visit and I am so glad that she did. The residents welcomed me with a wonderful Panera lunch (who doesn't love Panera!!!) and some great conversations. I took a lot of photos (but many cannot be shared due to HIPPA), however, here is a photo that the residents took of Rechel and I and another home worker.

Here is an article about my appearance:
http://rhd.org/News/10-04-19/Mrs_Delaware_Marci_McNair_tours_RHD_s_Wilmington_NOW.aspx

January 2010 Judging Cinderella Pageant

2010-02-11T15:08:00.000-08:00

I had such a wonderful time judging the Cinderella pageant during January 2010. I was really excited to get to know the Cinderella system. Maurene Bullock's (2nd runner up at Mrs. Delaware US 20009 + interview award winner) daughter is one of the current state titleholders and did an excellent job emceeing the pageant. Also, a Colorado pageant friend's daughter was a 2009 state titleholder in CO and just raved about her experience with the system.

And of course, I forgot to put my memory card back into my camera before leaving for the pageant, so thank you to my fellow judge, Nikki Netsch, for sending me these photos!

In addition to always recommending Heavenly Angels Pageant (www.heavenlyangelspageant.com) as a reputable natural pageant for children, I will now likewise be recommending the Cinderella program (www.delawarecinderella.com/).

December 2009 - B'nai B'rith House Celebrating Delaware Day

2010-01-02T14:18:00.004-08:00

Thank you to the residents of B'nai B'rith House in Claymont, DE for inviting me along with Representative Dennis Williams (Dennis.E.Williams@state.de.us) and Senator Cathy Cloutier (www.cathycloutier.com) to celebrate Delaware Day!

I sang the National Anthem and Representive Williams and Senator Cloutier shared some fun facts about Delaware. Two residents also provided a great show for us - singing and piano playing! And the Delaware Lady Bug visited!

Enjoy the photos!!

FABULOUS SINGER - Edie!!!!

Party Organizer, Ann Krolicki, and Representative Williams doing the cha cha

Representative Williams

Senator Cloutier

Prize Winners

December 2009 - McGuire Veterans' Hospital - Richmond, VA

2010-01-02T14:18:00.003-08:00

Susan, Kim, and I had a great time (as always) visiting the McGuire Veterans' Hopsital. It is always wonderful to re-connect with other volunteers and queens!

Please note that all pictures are posted after I ensured that I received express oral permission. If anyone would like a picture removed for privacy concerns, please let me know via email (mrsdeus2009@aol.com).

November 2009 - Heavenly Angels National Pageant

2010-01-02T14:18:00.001-08:00

I love returning to Miss Grace's national pageant - Heavenly Angels!!!!!

It is always wonderful to re-connect with pageant friends!

And I got a Mr. Tim photo!!!!

The devil possessed dog :-)

It is hard to attach crowns to your head!

November 2009 - Christmas Parade - Wilmington, DE

2010-01-02T14:17:00.001-08:00

I have not done one parade while being Mrs. Delaware US 2009, so being in the Wilmington Christmas Parade was really exciting for me!!!

There were many, many wonderful Delaware state beauty queens on the float with me! I was also honored to have a little friend, Maddie, join me as well on the float!

I snapped some quick photos of Maddie while in the Courthouse at my most frequented spots - the PFA desk and at a bench outside one of the many courtrooms!

In the lobby of the Courthouse

November 2009 - Miss Punkin Chunkin Pageant

2010-01-02T14:16:00.001-08:00

Thank yous:
1) To the contestants and parents - for participating and having fun! We loved meeting you and hope that you will return next year.

2) To my FABULOUS Mrs. Delaware US sisterhood - Krista, Angie, and Catherine - your help today was incredible. The pageant would not have happened without you!!! I am proud to be one of your sisters and stand with you all!!!

3) To Susan and Ellie - my dear friends - thank you for your kindness!
Ellie - I hope that I continued the tradition of producing a "FUN" event that supports the Chunk!

4) To Pam and Nicole - thank you both for assisting as judges! God certainly sends Angels at just the right time. I am grateful to both of you!

5) To Frank Shade and the Punkin Chunkin Committee - thank you for allowing us to hold a pageant and for your support. Frank - you are simply the best!!!

6) To Crysta and Hailey - you were terrific titleholders! Thank you for returning and enjoying the day with us!

IF YOU HAVE PHOTOS, please email them to me. I would love to post them!!!!

These women made an INCREDIBLE pumpkin soup! I was in heaven while eating it!

November 2009 - Celebrate Pro Bono Legal Services in Delaware - 5K Run/Walk

2010-01-02T14:15:00.002-08:00

Delaware's very first Pro-Bono week concluded with a 5K Run/Walk!
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (ie - mostly Thomas McDonough - with support from the DVLS Staff and a lot of support from Joe McDonough (www.livelikeandrew.org)) organized the walk and did a fantastic job!

Enjoy the photos!!!

My handsome husband and Rocco. This was Rocco's first walk. He was a little hard to control for my poor husband because he saw so many humans - he expected to play!!!

Final Details for Miss Punkin Chunkin Pageant

2010-01-02T14:15:00.001-08:00

I have been receiving some calls and emails with some last minute questions, so I am posting information here that will be helpful to everyone.

1) What time should I arrive?
You need to be at the registration (next to the stage) at 10AM. That means that you should probably be parking your car by 9:45AM so that you have time to walk from your car, pay admission, and walk over to the stage to register.

2) Directions - please see the website (http://www.punkinchunkin.com/directions.htm) for directions.

3) Entry fee to Punkin Chunkin:
Per the website FAQs, there is a cost of $9 per person and children under 10 enter for free.
The FAQs are found here: http://www.punkinchunkin.com/faq.htm

Any other questions, please email or call me :-)

TO ALL PAGEANT QUEENS - I want to be like my director (Siouxzan Moore) and in that regard, ALL PAGEANT QUEENS are welcome to attend the pageant. By all means, wear your crown and sash when you attend!!! We would love to have you and hope that you will stay for pictures after the crowning!

Marci

October 2009 - Celebrate Pro Bono Week

2010-01-02T14:14:00.000-08:00

It is National Pro Bono Week and we have incredible events planned here in Delaware!

Come out and join us for any of the events below:

October 2009 - Eleganza for the Ministry of Caring

2010-01-02T14:13:00.004-08:00

Thank you to Helen McHugh, Tara Quinn, Megan Greenberg, and all of the organizers of Eleganza for inviting me and the Mrs. Delaware US contestants as well as our great director to model for this year's incredible fashion show. We all had a great time and the clothing was just fabulous (I should know - I bought a few of the pieces that I modeled for myself!).

Thank you also to our male models - Mr. DE 2009 and 2008!!

As always, it was a pleasure to see Miss Delaware, Heather Lehman again!

I wish I had more of a chance to socialize with the other models, as they were BEAUTIFUL!!!

It was especially a wonderful night because I had family members in the audience. My husband, his counsin (Bob), Bob's wife (Mary), and Mary's family members were there. It was Mary's mother, Helen McHugh that suggested the Mrs contestants as candidates to be models!

Most important, money was raised to support the Ministry of Caring - a very worthy cause!!!

Enjoy the photos!

Come walk with me!!!!

2010-01-02T14:13:00.003-08:00

Please join me on November 1, 2009 for the Pro-Bono Celebration Walk in Wilmington, DE (Rockford Park)!!

All titleholders welcome to wear your sash and crown during the walk!

If you are interested in volunteering, please email me (mrsdeus2009@aol.com)

To pay online and enter the walk, please visit: www.dvls.org

Only $18 to register and you get a free long sleeved t-shirt!!!

September 2009 - Milton Harvest Festival Pageant

2010-01-02T14:13:00.001-08:00

I had a wonderful time returning to Milton, PA to emcee the Milton Harvest Festival Pageant.

Enjoy all the photos!!!

If anyone would like to download the photos that I took, please visit http://public.fotki.com/marcimcnair/2009-09-13-milton-h/ - you can click on the photo that you want, scroll to the bottom and select "Download original image" to obtain the original photo.

Want your Milton Harvest Festival pageant photo from your camera posted on my blog? Email me (mrsdeus2009@aol.com) with the photo :-)

Punkin Chunkin Pageant Details Confirmed!!!!!

2010-01-02T14:07:00.001-08:00

Time: Pageant - 10:30AM
Registration - 10:00AM

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009

Location: Punkin Chunkin Stage
Bridgeville, DE
See www.punkinchunkin.com for directions

Competition: Speech (Name, Age, Something about yourself, Favorite Activity at Punkin Chunkin; 30 second speech) and Beauty Walk (please wear weather appropriate stylish clothing for Punkin Chunkin; jeans and a cute warm jacket are perfectly acceptable)

Cost: $20

Prizes - Everyone wins a Pumpkin Tiara and Flashing Lights Pumpkin Pin; Runners-up will receive larger pumpkin tiaras and contestant sashes; Winners receive a Large Tiara, Sash, and Pumpkin Pin
Miss Punkin Chunkin will receive $100 scholarship to be paid to the accredited school of her choice!!!
If there is a profit after producing the pageant, the scholarship will be increased!

Age Divisions: Little Miss (5-9), Junior Miss (10-14), Teen (15-18), Miss (19-24)

Maximum of 8 contestants per age group will be accepted.

For Entry Information Visit: www.punkinchunkin.com (will be posted shortly) or email mrsdeus2009@aol.com

Inquiries: mrsdeus2009@aol.com or 302-753-1115

Competition Rules:
1) All judging decisions are final.

2) Age: Age is determined as of the date of the pageant.

3) Residency: There is no residency requirement. If you are willing to travel and enjoy Punkin Chunkin, we are happy to have you join in the fun of the pageant!

4) Deadline: The deadline to enter the pageant is at the pageant registration (10:00AM on November 7, 2009), however, contestants are encouraged to sign up early because if your age division is filled (8 contestants) before pageant registration, you will not be permitted to enter the pageant.

5) Contestant should be of good moral character and shall not have been convicted of any crime (misdemeanor or felony).

6) Contestant should not have any children or bore any children.

7) Contestant must be single and never married.

8) A maximum of 8 contestants for each age division will be accepted.

9) Line-Up: The first contestant to enter will go last in her age division, the second contestant to enter will go second to last in her age division and so on.

10) Clothing: Please wear weather appropriate clothing that is stylish and cute. You should not
have to change clothes after the pageant to enjoy Punkin Chunkin. Jeans and a cute jacket with a scarf would make a great competition outfit.

11) Clothing will not be judged.

12) Little Miss Contestants may not wear makeup, except clear lip gloss.

13) Junior Miss Contestants may wear minimal makeup (mascara, lip gloss, and a little bit of blush would be fine).

14) Teen and Miss Contestants may wear age appropriate every day makeup.

15) Judging:
a. 1-10 points for poise during speech
b. 1-10 points for personality during speech
c. 1-10 points for facial beauty on stage
d. 1-10 points for grace on stage

16) Speech: Each contestant may use up to 30 seconds to tell the audience their name, age, school, something about themselves, and their favorite part of Punkin Chunkin.

17) Prizes: Each contestant will be awarded a pumpkin tiara. Winners will receive a large tiara, sash, and pumpkin flashing lights pin. Other prizes may be awarded.

18) Scholarship: If scholarship money is awarded, contestant understands that she must submit a copy of a bill/invoice from her school (can be college, trade school, or accredited educational institution) and the Punkin Chunkin Association will pay the school directly. Scholarship money is not given to the contestant, it is only given to the school. Contestant must claim her scholarship dollars by November 7, 2010 or she forfeits the same.

19) If Little Miss Contestants have trouble with their on stage speech, they will be asked impromptu questions by the emcee. No child will be left on stage to be embarrassed in a “frozen” moment. Points will not be deducted if this occurs due to the young age of these contestants.

20) Please remember that this is a fun pageant. We want the ladies to feel special, no matter where they rank after the competition. This is why we reward everyone with a tiara. We encourage you to wear your tiara while you enjoy the rest of your day at Punkin Chunkin!!

21) We expect the pageant competition and awards ceremony to last approximately one hour.

22) Please come to the pageant by 10:00AM so that volunteers can assist with getting contestants in line for competition.

23) Please be prompt! We are on a tight schedule and cannot guarantee that you will have the opportunity to compete if you come late.

24) Punkin Chunkin is held in Bridgeville, DE. For directions to the Punkin Chunkin, see www.punkinchunkin.com. The pageant will be held outdoors on the stage where the bands all perform.

PUNKIN CHUNKIN PAGEANT CROWNS

Contestant Crown:

2rd and 3rd runner-up crown:

1st runner up crown:

WINNER (note that a six inch version of this crown is being created for our pageant - a 9 inch crown will not be awarded):

Thank you to everyone for all of the facebook comments.

Here are the answers to your questions:
1) What is Punkin Chunkin? It is literally a contest to see who can build a machine to "chuck" the pumpkin the farthest. It is VERY fun to watch and national televised each year! See their website for pictures from last year. (link is on the side of my blog)

2) During this contest, there are a lot of activities - such as cooking contests, amusement park rides, live music, food (LOVE FUNNEL CAKE) and this pageant!!!

3) How did this get started? Dr. Ellie (Mrs. Delaware US 2008) and her husband really enjoy attending Punkin Chunkin. Last year, Dr. Ellie got in touch with the Punkin Chunkin Association and offered to produce a pageant.

Think of your typical festival pageants - they are quick, fun, and very inexpensive. Dr. Ellie wanted to produce a pageant to introduce more ladies to the positive aspects of pageantry, while minimizing the cost and stress level.

We felt that we accomplished that goal last year :-) Everyone had fun, everyone won a tiara, and the pageant competition lasted less than 30 minutes.

Please note that the $20 entry fee is merely to defray costs of providing each contestant with a sash and tiara.

Punkin Chunkin fits us into their schedule and gives our queens the opportunity to assist with the prizes at the conclusion of the World Championship Punkin Chunkin Event.

4) Why I am organizing the event this year? Because as much as I know that Dr. Ellie can handle everything that comes her way (and does so beautifully), she is very pregnant and I am hoping to keep this year's event off her plate as much as possible!!! Plus, I have an awesome director and great friends (even facebook friends!) who are offering to help :-)

Here is a link to last year's photos:
http://mrsdelawareus2009.blogspot.com/2008/11/punkin-chunkin-pageant-and-festival.html

OH OH OH - Last year's queens will be invited back to assist with crowning :-)
Also, all Moore Pageant Productions current state and local titleholders are invited as special guests (and I will be putting some of you to work :-).

September 2009 - Judging Heavenly Angels Back to School Pageant

2010-01-02T14:06:00.001-08:00

Angie Bell (Mrs. New Castle County) and I had a great time judging the back to school pageant in Harrisburg, PA for the director, Grace James.

The contestants were great (very hard to judge!!) and I loved meeting some of the students from the Milton Hershey School!

If you are interested in a judging opportunity, please email me if you are free on Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. mrsdeus2009@aol.com

Enjoy the photos!!!!

September 2009 - Delaware Breast Cancer Coalitition

2010-01-02T14:05:00.002-08:00

Thank you to Sheri Jenkins (Mrs. Pennsylvania International 2009) for inviting me to help the models as they prepare for the upcoming Lights of Life event on September 12, 2009 (for tickets - please visit http://www.debreastcancer.org/)

The models were all beautiful! I really enjoyed meeting each of them and had a wonderful night (the DBCC staff had to kick us out the door at the end of the night!).

Enjoy the photos!!!

If you would like these photos emailed to you, please email me at mrsdeus2009@aol.com

Two Delaware Attorneys - DVLS (Delaware Volunteer Legal Services) and CLASI (Community Legal Aid Society, Inc)

2nd Annual Punkin Chunkin Pageant

2010-01-02T14:05:00.001-08:00

Thank you to everyone for all of the facebook comments.

Here are the answers to your questions:
1) What is Punkin Chunkin? It is literally a contest to see who can build a machine to "chuck" the pumpkin the farthest. It is VERY fun to watch and national televised each year! See their website for pictures from last year. (link is on the side of my blog)

2) During this contest, there are a lot of activities - such as cooking contests, amusement park rides, live music, food (LOVE FUNNEL CAKE) and this pageant!!!

3) How did this get started? Dr. Ellie (Mrs. Delaware US 2008) and her husband really enjoy attending Punkin Chunkin. Last year, Dr. Ellie got in touch with the Punkin Chunkin Association and offered to produce a pageant.

Think of your typical festival pageants - they are quick, fun, and very inexpensive. Dr. Ellie wanted to produce a pageant to introduce more ladies to the positive aspects of pageantry, while minimizing the cost and stress level.

We felt that we accomplished that goal last year :-) Everyone had fun, everyone won a tiara, and the pageant competition lasted less than 30 minutes.

Please note that Dr. Ellie and I bear the costs of providing tiaras/sashes/gifts for this pageant. The $20 entry fee is merely to defray our costs.
(UPDATE: The Punkin Chunkin Association will be assisting with costs, which has allowed us to provide a scholarship to the winner of the Miss division!)

Punkin Chunkin fits us into their schedule and gives our queens the opportunity to assist with the prizes at the conclusion of the World Championship Punkin Chunkin Event.

4) Preliminary Details on the pageant (I have to confirm the date and time, but it will be during the weekend of Punkin Chunkin)

Location: Punkin Chunkin Festival Stage (for directions, see www.punkinchunkin.com)

Competition: Speech (Name, Age, Something about yourself, Favorite Activity at Punkin Chunkin; 30 second speech) and Beauty Walk (please wear weather appropriate stylish clothing for Punkin Chunkin)

Cost: $20

Prizes - Everyone wins a Pumpkin Tiara

Age Divisions: Little Miss (6-9), Junior Miss (10-14), Teen (15-18), Miss (19-24)

Maximum of 8 contestants per age group will be accepted.

To enter and for further information: mrsdeus2009@aol.com or 302-753-1115

5) Why I am organizing the event this year? Because as much as I know that Dr. Ellie can handle everything that comes her way (and does so beautifully), she is very pregnant and I am hoping to keep this year's event off her plate as much as possible!!! Plus, I have an awesome director and great friends (even facebook friends!) who are offering to help :-)

Here is a link to last year's photos:
http://mrsdelawareus2009.blogspot.com/2008/11/punkin-chunkin-pageant-and-festival.html

OH OH OH - Last year's queens will be invited back to assist with crowning :-)
Also, all Moore Pageant Productions current state and local titleholders are invited as special guests (and I will be putting some of you to work :-).

July 2009 - Mrs. US Pageant - Thursday, July 23, 2009

2010-01-02T14:04:00.002-08:00

Last day at Mrs. US! I enjoyed spending some last moments with all of the contestants and my roommate (Rachel, Mrs. Virginia, who was awesome and very deserving of her TOP 12 spot).

July 2009 - Mrs US Pageant - Wednesday, July 22, 2009

2010-01-02T14:04:00.001-08:00

Competition Day!!!

WOW - these women were an incredibly beautiful group!!!

Enjoy the photos :-)

As for these first few photos, let me explain.....
My camera has a custom setting. I set the camera to take seven photos when it is on a timer. The camera has a three second delay in between photos - just enough time to do something wacky in between each photograph. My pageant friends know my camera quite well :-)

My roommate was humoring me by allowing me to take so many photos!

Evening Gown Time:

After pageant with family and a quick photo op with my fabulous director!

STAGE SHOTS by Joe Pier:

July 2009 - Mrs. US Pageant - Tuesday, July 21, 2009

2010-01-02T14:03:00.005-08:00

Swimsuit photoshoot call - 7:30AM! Yikes - that was early.

We had a great swimsuit shoot by the pool and a great interview experience in the evening :-) My roommate had our interviews about three hours apart - hence, by the time she was finished, I was in PJs.

A note about the basketball players from Illinois - they were the nicest group of kids that I have met in a long time - and I told their coaches that too!!!! On Thursday night, Rachel and I were leaving for the final show - and they all started clapping in the hallway for us!! They were just too nice. Hopefully, they are checking this blog (I told them I would post pictures) and telling their parents that Mrs. DE thinks they are incredible kids and their families did something right raising them!!!!

Oh - and this was the same basketball team involved in the push-up contest last year! I wasn't about to challenge anyone to push-up contest....because unlike last year's Army contestant, I would have lost!

Shots of me after my interview!

July 2009 - Mrs US Pageant - Monday, July 20, 2009

2010-01-02T14:03:00.003-08:00

What an incredible day! We started with the gift exchange (who doesn't like the gift exchange!). Then we met the fantastic Natalie Carson, who showed us a very easy dance number (I can't dance, so I loved the easy routine!). We completed the night with an outing on the strip! It was funny to watch people's reactions to all of our sashes.

July 2009 - Hello from Mrs. United States

2010-01-02T14:03:00.001-08:00

I am really excited to be competing in the Mrs. United States pageant this week in Las Vegas, NV!!!!!

My roommate (Rachel - Mrs. Virginia) is awesome! She gave me chocolate within a half hour of arriving!

Enjoy the photos!

WE LOOK HOT :-)
WE KNOW IT :-)

July 2009 - Good Luck Trisha

2010-01-02T13:47:00.003-08:00

Good Luck Trisha, Ms. DE US, as she competes for the title of Ms. United States!!!!

Trisha and I had our final mock interview training at my office (thank you DVLS) on Friday.

Thank you to all of the mock interview volunteers - your time and thoughts are greatly valued!

July 2009 - Blue Rocks Game

2010-01-02T13:47:00.001-08:00

Kevin and I had a great time with family and friends at the Wilmington Blue Rocks game on Friday night.

I sang the national anthem and made a new friend, Molly. Being that I am not one to throw a ball (the ball wouldn't have made it more than ten feet), Molly graciously agreed to throw the first pitch for me!

Enjoy the photos!!!

June 2009 - TLC Daycare in Smyrna

2010-01-02T13:46:00.005-08:00

I had a great time visiting TLC Daycare in Smyrna, DE! It was so great to enjoy the company of the children, Melissa Schulte, and the other titleholders!!!

Pictures from my camera can be found at:
http://public.fotki.com/marcimcnair/20090619tlcappearance/

Thank you to Miss Melissa for inviting us to your daycare!!! We had a great time and the crown and sash look terrific on you :-)

June 2009 - B+ Foundation 5K Run/Walk

2010-01-02T13:46:00.003-08:00

On June 18th, I enjoyed another rainy walk to benefit the B+ Foundation. My walking mates, Kathleen and Lynn, were terrific (I think I laughed most of the walk!). It was a special honor to reward the true heros at the conclusion of the walk by awarding medals to children with cancer and their siblings.

My co-worker, Tom, and his daughter, Caroline.

My walking partners - Kathleen (Tom's wife) and Lynn; wish they would give me some of their height!!!

Despite the rain, there was a large crowd!

June 2009 - Prevent Child Abuse Delaware 5K Run/Walk

2010-01-02T13:46:00.001-08:00

On June 17th, I participated in the Child Abuse Prevention Walk at Rockford Park in Wilmington, DE. Although it was quite cold, everyone had a fabulous time!

Evidently, I didn't learn how to put on my sash in this photo! Even the mom taking the photo didn't notice - it was the dad who walked up while we were taking the photo that noticed :-)

With Barbie from www.races2run.com

June 2009 - Miss Delaware

2010-01-02T13:45:00.003-08:00

On June 13th, I attended the Miss Delaware Pageant and was thrilled to cheer Heather Lehman to the Miss Delaware crown!

June 2009 - Interviews and Appearances

2010-01-02T13:45:00.001-08:00

On June 10, 2009, it was a whirlwind day for both myself and the Executive Director, Janine Howard-O'Rangers, of Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS). We started the night before by traveling to Salisbury, MD for an overnight stay at a hotel. The next morning, Janine appeared on Comcast Local Edition! Janine had the opportunity to promote the services of DVLS - including the Delaware Civil Clinic (where students represent victims of domestic violence in Family Court - the whole reason that I decided to become a family law attorney), the Legal Help Link (call us and we can refer you to a lawyer), and our Pro Bono Celebration 5K on November 1, 2009.

DVLS gives MANY SPECIAL THANKS to Siouxzan Moore for arranging the Comcast Local Edition Interview!

That afternoon, I was interviewed on the Tim Qualls Show!!!! I had so much fun and really enjoyed working with Tim and his staff!

On June 12, 2009, I was invited to sing the National Anthem for the Central Delaware Relay for Life event at Delaware State University. Catherine Simon, Mrs. Central Delaware 2009, coordinated the entire event!!!! Catherine is - to say the least - one impressive and beautiful lady!!!!
I also really enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time with Maurene Bullock and her daughter! Delaware is truly blessed with some fantastic and incredible women.

June 2009 - Cinderella Project

2010-01-02T13:44:00.004-08:00

www.heavenlyangelspageant.com

Please visit the Heavenly Angels Pageant website if you have any used dresses that you are willing to donate for young girls to use at the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA.

I just donated two dresses on Sunday.

If you want to help volunteer next prom season (2010) to help Miss Grace and Miss Stephanie do hair/makeup for the girls at the Milton Hershey School, please drop me a line at mrsdeus2009@aol.com

June 2009 - Emceeing NES Mid-Atlantic Pageants

2010-01-02T13:44:00.003-08:00

It was wonderful to emcee the NES Mid-Atlantic Pageant! Karen and David run a wonderful pageant. While watching the contestants compete, I really was reminded of all of the positive aspects of pageantry! These young girls enjoyed themselves while learning to perform with poise and grace.

Congratulations to all the winners!!!

Ryann, Cassie, and Pebbles - I am so glad that I got a chance to chat with the three of you! I look forward to meeting and chatting with more of you at the next pageant!

Congratulations to Becca for getting accepted to Milton Hershey School! I still remember the incredible essay that you wrote to become accepted! You are going to be a terrific asset to the school!!!!

Thank you also to the judges for having me join them during a wonderful lunch - Linda, Christine, and J. Nelson were great conversationalists!

Good Luck to Rebecca - you will shine at Miss PA OT!!! Enjoy every moment!!!!

Thank you - of course - to Miss Grace for yet another makeup lesson and makeup application!!!!! I will always admire you - you are a wonderful wife, mother, and businesswoman! You truly have it all!

Rebecca, Linda (former Mrs. PA US), and me

Grace and I goofing around backstage!

Becca and I

Ryann and I

Ryann, Cassie, and I

Pebbles and I

Stephanie and her daughter at dinner

Grace and I at dinner

May 2009 - Mrs. Pennsylvania and Maryland US 2009

2010-01-02T13:44:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to all of the winners at the Mrs. MD/PA US Pageant!
More pictures to come thanks to the husband of Melissa (MD US 1st runner up).

It was great to see everyone - and I only wish that I had a lot more time for photos!!!

With Kim before the start of the show

With Michelle - Mrs. Alexandria US 2010

Moore Pageant Productions Queens with their Director, Siouxzan!

Pageant photos from the photographer - Melissa's husband!

EATING after the pageant!!!

Kim's friend, Kim, and Ellie

Ellen England and I - Ellen is Mrs. Pike Creek US 2010!

Tracey, Angie, and I - Tracey gave up her title as Mrs. PA US 2008 and Angie is Mrs. New Castle County US 2010

AHHH - french fries after the pageant!!!! The best treat!

May 2009 - Thank You Claymont Elementary

2010-01-02T13:41:00.003-08:00

This past Wednesday (May 20, 2009), I spoke to the FABULOUS 5th and 6th graders at Claymont Elementary School about internet etiquette and safety. Joining me to speak about other etiquette topics were Ms. Delaware US 2009, Trisha Tarantino, Mrs. Delaware Galaxy, Shana Williams, Mrs. Christiana DE US 2010, Krista Brazell, and Mrs. New Castle County DE US 2010, Angie Bell.

To the students posted on this blog, please let me know if you would like the original jpeg photo file emailed to you or if you would like your photo removed. For students that took photos with their own cameras, if you would like me to post your photos here as well, just email me at mrsdeus2009@aol.com and I will definitely add your photo!!!

Thank you to Mrs. Mary Crowley for the invitation to speak at the school. We were all honored to be asked and really enjoyed our experience - the students were fabulous!!!!

May 2009 - Mom's on a Mission 5k -Wilmington, DE

2010-01-02T13:41:00.001-08:00

Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc

Thank you to Jill Spevack Di Sciullo for inviting me to join in helping this incredible cause!!!

It was a beautiful Mother's Day and Mrs. Pike Creek, Ellen England, Ellen's family, and I enjoyed the walk in the Brandywine Park!

(these first seven photos were taken from Wayne's picasa album)

May 2009 - Thanking Veterans at Quantico Rod and Gun Club Picnic

2010-01-02T13:40:00.002-08:00

Thank you Joe Finch for the invitation to the Quantico Rod and Gun Club! Mrs. New Castle County and I had an INCREDIBLE time working in the kitchen (husband is jealous about that one since I don't cook at home), serving meals, and socializing with veterans, who so bravely served our country.

ENJOY THE PHOTOS!!!!!!

May 2009 - Congratulations to Mrs. Virginia United States 2009

2010-01-02T13:40:00.001-08:00

Rachel Naugle-McCarville - the new Mrs. Virginia US 2009 and the swimsuit (tie) and gown winner!!!

1st runner up - Tiffany Morris - interview and swimsuit (tie) winner

2nd runner up - Michelle D'Ettorre

3rd runner up - Dana Pagan

All of the contestants were incredible and it was such a pleasure to meet all of you!

To the dance troupe - you all were fabulous!!! I had so much fun chatting with you and hope that you all like the photos. If anyone wants their photo re-cropped, please email me (mrsdeus2009@aol.com)

THANK YOU to Laura Price

2010-01-02T13:39:00.002-08:00

Thank you to Laura Price, Mrs. DE US 2007, for providing autograph cards as one of my many wonderful prizes that I received as Mrs. Delaware!

Here are the cards that Laura created for me:

To contact Laura for your printing needs, contact:
www.americasfitmrs.5u.com
mailboxes_easton@verizon.net

April 2009 - Autism Walk - Wilmington, DE

2010-01-02T13:39:00.001-08:00

Angie Hoinis-Bell (Mrs. New Castle County DE US 2010) invited me to join her in the Autism Walk in Wilmington, DE. We both had a great time walking in the beautiful weather! Thank you Angie for the invite!

There were A LOT of people that participated!

At the conclusion of the walk, we saw the minituature horses - they were so cute, that we had to take photos!

April 2009 - MS Walk in New Jersey

2010-01-02T13:37:00.002-08:00

I was thrilled to go and support Mary Moulds, Mrs. New Jersey International, as one of her team members for the MS Walk in New Jersey.
Mary is simply one of the best ladies that I know - she is classy, intelligent, and ALWAYS positive and happy!

Kim (Mrs. Southeastern PA 2009) and I

Heather (Mrs. NJ US 2007), Beth (Mrs. NJ US 2004), Kim (Mrs. NJ International 2008), Susan (Mrs. NJ US 2006), and Me

Kim (Mrs. NJ International 2008; Mrs. Southeastern PA 2009) and Mary (Mrs. NJ International 2009)

April 2009 - Heavenly Angels Pageant

2010-01-02T13:37:00.001-08:00

I always love returning to Heavenly Angels Pageant because Miss Grace is such an incredibly director with a wonderful family! It is always a pleasure to help her by emceeing and the contestants are terrific!!!!!

I was so busy being an emcee during the day, that I only got a few photos. For the next pageant, I will take Friday off of work so that I can greet everyone and learn names!!!!

The James dog was very tired during the pageant - and I just had to snap this photo!

Becca and I

April 2009 - Charles Martin Photo Shoot

2010-01-02T13:34:00.001-08:00

Thank you to:
Charles Martin Photography

Makeup: Stephanie DiGiovanni

Hair: Tammy Watson

I had these wonderful photos done on April 4, 2009 with Trisha (Ms. DE US 2009)! We had a great time working with such incredibly talented people!!!

March 2009 - Attending Mrs. PA International 2009

2010-01-02T13:33:00.002-08:00

I really had a great time visiting my hometown area of Altoona, PA to watch Susan Huntley pass on her Mrs. PA International title to an incredible woman - Sheri Jenkins!

I am so blessed to have incredible pageant friends. Thank you to Susan, Ellie, Heather and Kim for a great weekend. To the rest of the girls - you were greatly missed!

Kim, Susan, and I

Ellie (DE US 2008), Rebekah (PA US 2007), Me (DE US 2009), Joyelle (PA US 2006), Heather (NJ US 2007)

Beautiful Ellie!!!!! I want to be this beautiful when I get pregnant!

Kim (Mrs. Southeastern PA 2009), Wendy (Mrs. PA Galaxy 2009), Me, Deborah (Mrs. Galaxy 2008-2009)

Heather looked too young to order alcohol :-) We ALL liked that waitress!