I can’t believe it has been a month already! What a crazy night it was sitting at the drive-in waiting to see who would represent Wyoming and Colorado. The competition this year was definitely not like ones in the past but the production Emily created was amazing! It was so awesome being able to sit with my family and watch as it all unfolded in front of us on the big screen. Not going to lie, it’s the first time I have seen myself on a big screen and it was a nerve racking. Then the announcements came. I am not going to lie, I was a bit in shock when I heard my name and saw my picture come up on the screen. What a crazy opportunity to be the first Mrs. Wyoming American and represent our great state? After four years of competing over a ten year span I wasn’t sure it was something that I would ever see but the friends I made kept me coming back. On that fate filled night, a crown was placed on my head and it was time to start serving Wyoming!
I’ve been truly blessed over the last four weeks to be involved in some incredible things already. Time has been a challenge because my job as a navigator with the Wyoming Air National Guard keeps me moving. In fact, over the last four weeks I have found myself in three different states accomplishing a variety of missions. Although amazing, it has been busy! My love for flying though opened another door that I’m super excited about and can’t wait to share with everyone! I am currently working to earn a children’s book called Amelia Who Could Fly to donate to young women across the state to drive home the importance of chasing your dream and never giving up on what you love. The book is about Amelia Earhart and how she as a child knew what she wanted to do and did not let anything get in her way! Updates to come on how many copies I am able to earn and of course the reaction of the girls I donate them to!
Along with the book donations Mrs. Wyoming, Amanda Palmer and I were able to support the Boys and Girls Club of Cheyenne with their Back A Kid Breakfast. We had the opportunity to deliver breakfast burritos to businesses who donated to the organization but were socially distancing and watching the event over YouTube. My family supported me on Saturday and walked just shy of two miles for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This event was near and dear to my heart as my grandpa passed away with Alzheimer’s. Not only was it personal but it is also the platform of Mrs. Colorado American, Sylvia Waller and so it was a way to support her. I have also been trying to touch base with all my supporters every two weeks by doing a live coffee time. If you haven’t tuned in or have a question you’d like me to answer please jump over to Facebook and leave me a comment on Randi Carpenter, Mrs. Wyoming American 2020.
The first four weeks have gone in a blink of an eye! Even though they have flown by I’m super excited for what I was able to accomplish and I can’t wait to keep serving our great state. So far September will have a donation ruck for Peak Wellness and the Department of Family Services. In November I’ll be up in Douglas, WY supporting Miss for Wyoming Amanda Rodriguez at the Black and White Ball for the Converse Hope Center which supports victims of domestic violence. Not to mention at some point the national competition for Mrs. American! I’m so excited and truly blessed by the amount of support I have received. Please keep sending me ways I can help our community and great state!!
