Mrs. Colorado and former Mrs. Colorados were in Colorado Springs Saturday, September 16th to support the Walk to Cure Diabetes. The weather couldn't have been more perfect. It was fun to enjoy lunch and visit together afterwards.
(L to R) Debi Moore (Mrs. CO 1994), Sheri Engstrom (Mrs. CO 2004), Marney Duckworth (Mrs. CO 2006), Tricia Dampier (Mrs. CO 1989 and Executive Director), Raeanne Duca (Mrs. CO 2000)
It was a great way to celebrate coming home from Mrs. America by running in the Race For The Cure 5K with the Mom's In Motion group in Colorado Springs yesterday. The race was held at Iron Horse Park on the Fort Carson Army Base.
with Vanessa Warren, Mom's In Motion-CO Springs Coordinator
Running the 5K
Toni (queen for the day) - we knew she could finish the 5K!
Through rain and shine...I enjoyed the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Parade. Terry Higgins (Austin Higgins father http://www.lostandfoundinc.org/austinhigginsmemorial.asp) drove the float, while Shaul Turner (Fox 31 News) and I rode in back. Each year Lost and Found, Inc. participates in the parade with their Guinness Book of World Records largest carnation arrangement by a florist. I had to remind Barry Brown (Lost and Found, Inc.) that I didn't need any red carpet treatment. A born and raised farm girl...riding in a pick up is old hat to me!
Thanks to all the former Mrs. Colorado's who joined together for my Mrs. America Send Off Dinner last night. The only thing that topped the food and gifts was perhaps the stories! Thanks to the amazing staff at the Chinook Tavern in Cherry Creek North for making the evening a night of being treated like queens.
One of my first appearances after being crowned Mrs. Colorado was a luncheon at the Rolling Hills Country Club in Golden, where Coach Bill McCartney delivered a motivational talk. It was my pleasure to meet Coach McCartney and the Director of the Colorado FCA. I was especially thankful to Joe and Gale Coors for inviting me to the memorable event.
with Coach Bill McCartney and Colorado's FCA Director
What a great night with Rashke on KOSI 101.1! It was so much fun to just chat with the girls! Tricia and I spent the evening speaking with Rashke about "wishes" and "goals," the Mrs. Colorado organization and my upcoming trip to the Mrs. America competition.
Here's the Fitness Together Ad that will run in the Your Hub section of the Denver Post August 17, 24, and 31. For those of you looking for a different kind of gym, one that gives you the results you desire for competition, contact the folks at Fitness Together. They have been so good to me! They were pivotal in helping me take the "baby weight" off 2 years ago!
That was the theme for our visit with the girls at Lost and Found Residential Facility this week. It was powerful to share our stories (Tricia Dampier, State Director and Julie Nutter, Mrs. Foothills 2006, also participated) and to listen deeply to the girls' stories.
How amazing these girls are! We talked about dreams and the difference between a "wish" and a "goal." It was amazing to hear teenage girls talk about the meaning of each word and the specific goals that they personally want achieve.
It was fun to see each of the girls' faces light up when I crowned them!
Mrs. Colorado's got together to celebrate the coming of Baby Boy Stark (James and Emily Stark, Mrs. Colorado 2002). It was great to visit and laugh with all. The husbands took the title of "Guesstures Champs." But that title will be short lived, as we'll all need to get together soon to redeem ourselves! :-)
Front Row L to R: Raeanne Duca (Mrs. CO 2000), Kelly Mayo (2006 Contestant Director), Jennifer Lamont (Mrs. CO 2005), Emily Stark (Mrs. CO 2002), Elisabeth Cartmill (Mrs. CO 2003), Shae Stuard (Mrs. CO 1999) Back Row L to R: Janet Horvath (Mrs. CO 1992), Tricia Dampier (Mrs. CO 1989), Marney Duckworth (Mrs. CO 2006), Debi Moore (Mrs. CO 1994)
Despite the rain, we had a nice time at the Families First Country Fair Sunday, July 9th. Owen led Scott around the zoo, while I played host to families dining and participating in the silent auction. Owen and I posed for a quick photo before venturing outdoors with our umbrella!
What a great night for Janie Allen, the new Miss Colorado 2006! Scott (my newly appointed photographer :-) and I really enjoyed watching the Miss Colorado pageant this year. Just a couple of snapshots to share....
Marney Duckworth Mrs. Colorado 2006
Marney and Janie Allen, Miss Colorado 2006
Marney and Ericka Dunlap, Miss America 2004
Marney and Shalon Polson, Mrs. Adams County 2006
Marney and Blair Griffith, Miss Colorado Teen USA 2006
Hope all of you were able to tune in today for the Colorado and Company program! I'm so excited and honored to have the opportunity to speak the message of the Mrs. Colorado America organization in the media. The last couple of weeks have been so rewarding. Owen (21 months) still isn't sure who he's watching on T.V. I think the crown is throwing him off. :-) I look forward to more appearances and the chance to speak about Mrs. Colorado America's involvement with Veteran's Hospital, Lost and Found, Champa House and Families First in the weeks to come. Speaking about my plans for starting the Mrs. Colorado Foundation is equally exciting. Hope all of you are enjoying the beautiful Colorado weather!
(L to R) Debi Moore (Mrs. CO 1994), Sheri Engstrom (Mrs. CO 2004), Marney Duckworth (Mrs. CO 2006), Tricia Dampier (Mrs. CO 1989 and Executive Director), Raeanne Duca (Mrs. CO 2000)
Walking for the cure
(L to R) Debi Moore (Mrs. CO 1994), Sheri Engstrom (Mrs. CO 2004), Marney Duckworth (Mrs. CO 2006), Tricia Dampier (Mrs. CO 1989 and Executive Director), Raeanne Duca (Mrs. CO 2000)
Walking for the cure
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What a great night with Rashke on KOSI 101.1! It was so much fun to just chat with the girls! Tricia and I spent the evening speaking with Rashke about "wishes" and "goals," the Mrs. Colorado organization and my upcoming trip to the Mrs. America competition.
Adjusting my headphones
with Rashke
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