A few weeks ago, I worked with the Brainerd branch of the League of Women Voters to register 18 year olds to vote, at our local high school. We were able to register approximately 25 fresh voters for the upcoming elections. We also handed out registration cards for those who will be turning 18 in the next couple of months. It was a great opportunity to talk one on one with high school students about the rights and responsibilities of being active citizens in our country. In addition, it was great exposure for the Miss Brainerd Lakes program!
The next week, I was an honorary guest at the League of Women Voters annual statewide conference at Breezy Point Resort. I was invited by Judy Duffy, the state director of the League of Women Voters Minnesota, who I had previously met at the press conference for Kids Vote in February. While talking to her and her husband, I discovered that they had volunteered with the Miss Minnesota pageant while it was held in Austin, Minnesota and actually housed contestants. What a small world!
Over Memorial Day weekend, I was blessed with an incredible opportunity to participate in the annual Freedom Celebration honoring our veterans. Over 200 veterans of all ages were given gifts from several local businesses as a way of thanking them for their service. It was a very moving ceremony that honored the veterans from all five branches of our country's armed forces.
With final preparations in place, I'm excited about all the scheduled events during pageant week and the chance to develop a closer friendship with all the other contestants. I wish the best of luck to everyone!!
Until then,
Mackenzie Ross, Miss Brainerd Lakes
Until then,
Mackenzie Ross, Miss Brainerd Lakes
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