Vote for Mrs. NH International 2008

Vote for me and Donate to Go Red for Women and to the NH March of Dimes!

http://www.mrsinternational.com/voting.php?id=202

The below link gives you the opportunity to vote for your favorite contestant (me) and donate to a cause that is near and dear to all of our "hearts"...

The proceeds of on-line voting are split between the contestant with the most votes and Go Red for Women. I pledge to donate any portion going to me, to the NH March of Dimes, as they are the organization that I find amazing, as they support babies, mother's and families that are faced with concerns during pregnancy & child birth.

Voting will close at noon on the day of the finals pageant (July 19th).

4th of of July Parade

*** God Bless America ***

4th of July Parade, Amherst, NH

What better way to celebrate the Independence of our Nation than with a traditional parade going down the Amherst Village Green? This parade has gotten bigger & better every year! As part of the parade there were decorated dogs, decorated bicycles, various floats, clowns, riding horses, marching bands, marching children, service men, politicians and of course, a wonderful turn out of spectators! Nancy Head, the Parade Organizer did an amazing job putting it all together~kuddos to her! God Bless America! My hubby Scott, our girls and me, ready for the parade! I came to this country at the age of 2 yrs from my native country of Greece. At 21 yrs, with a proud heart & soul, I took the oath of becoming an American Citizen. That moment is forever embedded in my mind! I would never have imagined the feeling I had today while parading in my own town, representing the state of NH. I am once again, so Honored and so Humbled to be an American!

Ahhh.. YES!!! What America is all about and what we stand for!

Parading down the Amherst Village Green Parade route.

How adorable is this little clown? I love the piggy tails!
The Alton Girls with Mama celebrating the day in Red, White & Blue

Mrs. New Hampshire ~ America 2008 Pageant

June 28th, 2008

Nashua Country Club, Nashua NH

I was so excited to have my good friend, Chrsitine Hunt compete for the title. Not only did she compete, but she WON! She looked amazing!

Here I am with my new Pageant Sister. Introducing the newly crowned Mrs. New Hampshire ~ America 2008, Christine Hunt. Congratulations!!!

Together with the always lovely, Jessica Plante, Mrs. Massachusetts International 2008
Oh My, Queens Galore!

Jessica Plante, Mrs. Massachusetts Int'l 2008, Michelle Sharpe, Mrs New Hampshire United States 2008, Erica Baker, Mrs Massachusetts United States 2008, Irene Raissis Alton, Mrs. New Hampshire Int'l 2008, Donna Johnson, Mrs. New Hampsire America 2007

The New Hampshire Queens!

Michelle Sharpe, Mrs. New Hampshire United States 2008, Christine Hunt, Mrs. New Hampshire America 2008, Irene Raissis Alton, Mrs. New Hampshire International 2008.

Fun Fair Fundraiser

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Fundraising Event for the Semi-Pro Football and Cheer Organization,

The Southern NH Beavers

at the Hampshire Hills Dome, Milford, NH

Signing autographs with my sister queen, Miss New Hampshire International 2008, Lacey McGreevy
Supporting the Semi-Pro Football and Cheer Organization, the Southern NH Beavers

Amherst Lions

May 28th, 2008

Enjoying a moment with Charles Vars and Susan Weiske I had the wonderful honor and pleasure of speaking about Volunteerism at the Amherst Lions May 28th, 2008 monthly meeting. They are an amazing group of men and women who serve their community in so many ways. They were an inspiration to me!

Junior Achievement Program

May 6th - 15th, 2008

I had the privilege of volunteering with the Junior Achievement Enrichment Program in Mrs. Rhonda DuBois's morning Kindergarten Class at Clark Elementary School. What an amazing experience ~ I raise my crown to ALL teachers for doing what they do, day in, day out! I was so proud of all the students - they were incredible!

Reading a story from the Junior Achievement Book "Learning About Ourselves"

Taking a moment with Mrs. Rhonda DuBois, my daughter and her best buddy during Kindergarten class while carrying out the Junior Achievement Enrichment Program.

New Hampshire Magazine's ~ "Women of Distinction" 2008 Breakfast

May 8th, 2008

At the Bedford Village Inn, Bedford, NH

Honoring New Hampshire's Women of Distinction

Enjoying a moment with President & Publisher of New Hampshire Magazine, Sharron McCarthy

Clark School Hop-A-Thon Fundraiser

Clark Elementary School Hop-A-Thon

Amherst, NH

May 5th and May 9th, 2008

The Clark School Hop-A-Thon Fundraiser sponsored by the Amherst Junior Women's Club was a Huge Success! The children "HOPPED" their way to raising funds that go directly to their school. Raised est. $5, 200.

The Clark School Top Ten Hop-A-Thon Earners

On behalf of the Amherst Junior Women's Club, I had the pleasure of presenting the check from the monies raised from the Hop-A-Thon to Assistant Principal, Brenda Martucci.

March of Dimes ~ March for Babies

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 ~ March of Dimes, March for Babies

walk in Portsmouth, NH at Portsmouth Middle School. This is an amazing organization that I am so proud to be affilated with! All proceeds go towards the education and research to help babies grow and live a healthy life ~ raised est. $65,000

Here with March of Dimes Director of Program Services & Public Affiars, Carlene Ferrier and Sr. Community Director, Patti Allen

Here I am at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to kick-start the Parade

"Get Informed, Get Involved, Make a Difference"

The Milford Cabinet Article ~ Thursday, May 1st, 2008

http://www.cabinet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=milford