Jill's Journey to Miss Universe Canada

Jill and I competed in the Miss Tecumseh pageant for 4 years in a row and her and we have become good friends through this pageant. This past year Jill was first runner up, Miss Congeniality, and Miss Interview! I'm so excited to support this girl on her journey to become Miss Universe Canada! She'll be competing in the Western Ontario Preliminary pageant being held in Windsor on April 26th. This girl has been working so hard to prepare for this pageant and I know she's going to rock it! She's been working hard getting sponsors and raising money for the entry fee. On March 8th Jill hosted a fundraiser to collect money for her entry fee at Leo's Komedy Korner. I had heard great things about the Komedy Korner but I had never gone so I figured what a perfect opportunity to check out some great 'komedy' and support my girl! I had some a great time with lots of good laughs! Jill did an amazing job of organizing the event. To follow Jill's journey, go like her official facebook page! Next stop is the Meet and Greet fundraiser at the Bank Nightklub on March 28th at 7pm. Come on out and meet all of the ladies competing in the preliminary competition! There is even more former Miss Tecumseh Pageant contestants competing! It'll be great to see some familiar faces and support all of my girls!

Jill and I at her fundraiser at Leo's Komedy Korner

Official Meet and Greet poster

Girl Guides Meeting

On January 20th, first runner up, Jillian Parent, and I were invited to a Girl Guides meeting to speak to the girls. Back in October, I met these ladies at the Fire Prevention Week. When I was asked to come talk to the girls I was so excited! I was a girl guide back in the day and I remember loving every minute of it. Jill and I worked together and agreed on what we would talk about and what activities we would do with the girls. We started off with a get to know you game which included an 'Interview' round. We asked the girls simple questions to get to know them a little better. We then talked about ourselves and our community involvement, the Miss Tecumseh Pageant, and a little about being Miss Tecumseh. We emphasized the importance of getting involved in your community and being confident in yourself. The girls then had a chance to interview us and ask us anything they wanted. Jill and I demonstrated our "Fashion Wear" and had the girls walk with some styling accessories. I was really impressed with how confident these girls were with their walks! We had so much fun strutting our stuff that the girls kept asking to do it again. The girls then created their own crowns with glitter glue, bedazzles, and princess stickers which all turned out beautifully! I had an absolute blast with these wonderful young ladies! We might even have some future Miss Tecumseh contestants in this bunch!

Jill and  I with all the Girl Guides!

Jillian Parent (1st Runner Up) and I

Jill and I with the Girl Guide Leaders

Tecumseh Volunteer Appreciation Night

I'm behind on my posts because my laptop was in repair for a good 3 weeks and school's been a little crazy! On January 10th was the volunteer appreciation night, which acknowledges all those that volunteer with the Town of Tecumseh throughout the year. I am honoured to have been invited! I even received my own volunteer pin which is now forever on my sash. The event took place at the new retirement facility on Riverside Drive. It's a really beautiful facility! There was a large assortment of fruits, veggies, and desserts which is where I spent a good part of my night. Two town members were recognized for their volunteer achievments that night. Jan Wright, whom I met at the Terry Fox Run this past September, received the Donald "Donny" Massender Memorial Volunteer Award for her many years of organizing the Terry Fox Run held annually. The recipant of the Dr. Henri Breault Community Excellence Award Recipient was John McGivney, the founder of the John McGivney Children's Center. Both have dedicated years to volunteering for the community, which is so inspirational to me. Giving back to the community is important and is something I plan to do for as long as I'm able to! 

Photo Credit to Wright Photography

Me with Tecumseh Town Council

Me with Chelsae and Emily (Miss Tecumseh Pageant Directors)