Media Day for Mrs. Colorado 2007

My duties officially began this past Monday and I had the best time riding around Denver from appearance to appearance in my courtesy limo provided by Kevin Trizna of Colorado Car and Limousine (official limousine service for Mrs. Colorado) with Marney Duckworth, Mrs. America 2007, and our state director Tricia Dampier. What a great way to kick off my year as Mrs. Colorado 2007. I am really looking forward to all of the endless opportunities I will have this year, and most importantly volunteering with great organizations such as the Veterans Hospital and bringing awareness to the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund.

Tiffany Sawyer
Mrs. Colorado 2007

KOSI 101 with Denise and Murphy

on air at KOOL 105

taking pictures at Red Rocks in between appearances

Denver's Channel 7 (ABC) with Bertha Lynn and Jim Hooley

Congratulations Tiffany Sawyer, Mrs. Colorado 2007!!!

Last night's 2007 Mrs. Colorado Pageant was an amazing production. All 60 women were beautiful, but only one could walk away with the crown. Congratulations to Tiffany Sawyer, Mrs. Colorado 2007. Photos courtesy of Impromptu Fine Portraits by Christy.

ProAm Golf Tournament Benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Denver

What better way to kick off pageant week for the 2007 Mrs. Colorado competition than playing golf at The International at Castle Pines! Thanks to Russell and the rest of the guys for making it a great day on the course.

with Russell

with my team after the tournament

Pure Fashion Luncheon and Modesty Fashion Show

This afternoon, I was Emcee for the Pure Fashion Luncheon and Modesty Fashion Show held at the beautiful Inverness Hotel and Golf Resort.

with Sally Hurley, event organizer

with fashion show models

with local musical talent, Joia Farmer www.joiafarmer.com

Teen with a Dream

Last weekend, I attended the Teen with a Dream dinner and silent auction. The organization was started by Spencer Harrison, an 18-year old senior at Ponderosa High School who battled Hodgkin's Lymphoma 3 years ago, in order to provide better support for children fighting cancer. Today, Teen with a Dream provides many services, including awarding high school seniors with college scholorships, "chemo-daycare" bags, and Lazyboy chairs for cancer treatment centers.

with Kathy Sabine of 9 News and Spencer Harrison, Teen with a Dream founder

with Kai Brown, muscial guest
http://www.kaibrownmusic.com/

Media Events for Pure Fashion

This morning I was on Fox 31 Good Day Colorado. I spoke about the upcoming Pure Fashion Luncheon and Modesty Fashion Show I'm emceeing this Sunday, May 6th. Pure Fashion is a national, non-profit organization that promotes dignity, confidence and modesty for teenage girls. But more than just showing girls and their parents options in regards to fashion trends, the organization boasts a 4 month program where girls gain public speaking skills, as well as image training in order to lead them to becoming confident young women. This is a much needed organization in our community, encouraging women to be their very best, without falling prey to the latest, provocative trends sported by some celebrities. We, as adult women are faced with this as well. So, what better than an organization that empowers young women early on!!! Below the pictures, I've included a link to the appearance on Denver Channel 9 Morning News (NBC) last week.

with models and Shaul Turner of Fox 31 Good Day Colorado

Link to Channel 9 News http://www.9news.com/life/programming/shows/mornings/article.aspx?storyid=68879

Foster Care Month Proclamation at State Capitol

May is Foster Care Month. Today, I spoke at the Foster Care Rally at the Colorado State Capitol on behalf of Lost and Found, Inc., an organization that provides foster care services for those battling addiction, neglect, and abuse.

Last summer, I had the opportunity to visit the Lost and Found Girls Residential Treatment Center. I spent the afternoon speaking with the girls about dreams, setting goals for themselves, and asking them to have faith and belief that they can overcome the challenges in their lives. It was an eye opening experience for me, learning that many of these young girls had never experienced a family holiday without crisis, neglect and abuse. It was a visit that hooked me on the organization and its vital role in our society.

Today's appearance was about encouraging the public to support foster parents and to continue supporting legislation that allows for funding of their efforts; funding that supports the efforts of amazing organizations like Lost and Found, Inc.


In addition to speaking at the State Capitol, I had the honor of being formally introduced in both the Senate and House of Representative Chambers.

with Senator Moe Keller and Sheri Engstrom (Mrs. Colorado 2004)

speaking at the Foster Care Rally on the west steps of the State Capitol

with other Rally speakers

with Barry Brown, Development Officer at Lost and Found, Inc.

Pictures from Mrs. America Coronation

There are still more on CD, but I wanted to share a few that were sent to me. We had a great time! Photos courtesy of Scott Murrish.

with former Mrs. Colorado titleholders

grand entrance and announcement from Tricia

with Owen and Scott

with my good friend Jennifer Bradley, Mrs. Nebraska 2006

Lemon Grass State Convention

Public speaking is one of my passions, so I'm always grateful to organizations who invite me to speak to their members. Thank you to Lemon Grass Spa Products for having me at their annual state convention! http://www.lemongrassspa.com/

Mrs. America Coronation Party

To say that the past few weeks have been a whirlwind, is an understatement! I'm so grateful to David and Elaine Marmel and the entire Mrs. America, Inc. organization, to call myself Mrs. America 2007. Ever since the exciting phone call from Mr. Marmel, congratulating me on my new title and welcoming me to the family, it has been "pageant central" here in Colorado. With the 2007 Mrs. Colorado pageant only weeks away, so much of my time has been prepping for that final phase of my Mrs. Colorado duties, while embrassing and working with Bob Mazza on the upcoming events as Mrs. America.

Thank you to all, especially the Class of 2006 Mrs. America, for all of your well wishes. The outpouring of phone calls and emails has been wonderful.

Thank you to Tricia for being so generous and organizing such a great coronation party last night! It was beautiful! I was honored to have so many family, friends, and sponsors gather Saturday night to celebrate. I will post pictures just as soon as I get them from the photographer.

2007 Denver Metro Go Red For Women Luncheon

I had a great time at the annual Go Red For Women Luncheon today. Michelle Earnest, Mrs. Cheyenne Mountain 2007, joined me at the event. Julie Peterson, Mrs. Arvada 2007, was also an attendee. It was very informational, as there were a number of breakout sessions where women could listen to experts speak on topics about women and heart health. Michelle and I were so fortunate to sit at the same table with Colorado's former First Lady, Frances Owens.

Thanks Kevin for taking us to and from the event!

Denver Drivers (www.denverdrivers.com), the official limo sponsor for Mrs. Colorado

with former First Lady of Colorado, Frances Owens

Getting my cholesterol checked

American Business Women's Association

Thank you to the Longmont Chapter of the ABWA for asking me to speak at their recent meeting. It was a great networking opportunity for me as well, as I was able to speak about the Mrs. Colorado Foundation and raising money for scholarships--something the ABWA already does for local highschool girls.

with Rose Chamberlain, ABWA Event Organizer

Green Tie Gala Benefiting MCPN

What a great way to spend St. Patrick's Day! A special thanks to Raeanne Duca at the Royal Image Boutique for providing the perfect evening gown!

For more information about the event and MCPN, visit http://www.blacktiecolorado.com/premiere_events/details.cfm?id=1641.

with 9News Anchor, Bob Kendrick

with "The Bridies," Maire Egan and Brenda Curtin from Michael Flatleys "Lord of the Dance Show"

with MCPN President David Myers

with Scott

2007 Pillars of the Community Gala

Tonight, Scott and I attended the 2007 Pillars of the Community Gala benefiting the Arapahoe House. Charlie & Judy McNeil were honored for their outstanding philanthropic commitment to the Denver community. Tonight's gala raised over $300,000 for the Arapahoe House. http://arapahoehouse.org/

with Charlie & Judy McNeil

with event organizer, Karen Novotny

with Ms. Senior Colorado 2006

before leaving the hotel (these girls were a riot!)

Hazel Miller at Arvada HS Alumni Fundraiser

Thanks to the Arvada Alumni Association for inviting me to their annual fundraising event. I had the pleasure of meeting Hazel Miller (http://hazelmiller.com/index.cfm) and talking with her before she started her set. What an amazing voice! She also has a great sense of humor, which is why she has such a tremendous following. John DiTirro, the photographer I met at the Jingle Bell Run earlier in the year, connected me with the event. Thanks John!

laughing with Hazel

with John

Read 2 Kids Day

In celebration of NEA's "Read Across America" Day, I spent the morning at the Denver Firefighter's Museum reading stories to children about fire safety. Owen loved playing firefighter for the day, dressing the part and driving the engines.

Sassy 107.1 Radio

This afternoon, I joined Dave Otto of Sassy 107.1, on his afternoon radio show. We talked about Mrs. World, the upcoming Mrs. Colorado Pageant, and the Mrs. Colorado Foundation.

Mardi Gras Bash benefiting Special Olympics of Colorado

Last night, Scott and I attended the 5th Annual Mardi Gras Bash benefiting Special Olympics of Colorado. Don and Bev Vallejos were our gracious hosts.

with Committee Member and my hostess, Bev Vallejos

with "Stretch"

with Jim Benemann of CBS 4 News

with the 2007 Mardi Gras Queen

Great Chefs of the West

Last night, I attended the Great Chefs of the West Cook Off benefiting the Kidney Foundation. Mrs. Denver County 2007, Jeanine Minary was so kind to join me. We had a great time visiting with committee members and other attendees, as well as meeting some of the chefs and tasting delicacies from Colorado restaurants. For more pictures of the event on Black-Tie Colorado, visit http://www.blacktie-colorado.com/premiere_events/thumbnails.cfm?id=1622

with Dr. Steph Clements of Channel 9 News

with Jeanine and committee members

with Jeanine

Salute to Hospitalized Veteran's

I spent Valentine's Day visiting hospitalized veterans at the VA Medical Center in Denver. Just one of the many patients I visited, celebrated her 94th birthday last week. What a joy it was to listen to her stories and others' throughout the day.

with Emmet, my volunteer escort for the day

with Barb, volunteer coordinator

with VA volunteers