COUNTDOWN TO NATIONALS!! TITLEHOLDER QUESTIONS 2011!..TODAY.... Miss South Carolina!

Countdown to Nationals 2011 with 

TITLEHOLDER QUESTIONS

Chelsea Gregory

Miss South Carolina International 

Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

I sleep with my closet doors closed because I don't like to see in my closet at night. I make sure if they are opened when I go to bed, I check inside my closet before turning out the lights!

 Do you like to use post-it notes?


*I love post it notes! But I would rather have a note pad that is bigger than just a little square. I like the long "list" post-its! They enable me to write more than one thing haha

Do you always smile for pictures?
 I always smile for pictures when they are not being professionally done! When I pose with friends or in front of something, I am always grinning.

Do you ever count your steps when you walk?


*I do count my steps when I walk sometimes actually! I also make sure I dont step on the cracks in the sidewalk when I think about it.

Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?

I dance around my apartment ALL the time with my friends. We make our own music by singing our favorite song of the month! We have a song that we are obsessed with for a month and then we move on to the next one. 

Do you chew your pens and pencils?


I dont chew my pens and pencils but I used to. It was a nervous habit lol. I do however, click my pens like crazy! 

Do you still watch cartoons?I actually just stopped watching cartoons less than a year ago. I used to watch Disney Channel every day.

What do you drink with dinner? 
My favorite drink to have with dinner is sweet tea.

What do you dip a chicken nugget in? Chicken nuggets are my favorite food! Dipping them in honey is DELICIOUS! If you haven't tried it, you should.

When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?

I can not remember the last time I wrote a letter to someone on paper. I have written letters of what I am thinking, but never actually give them to the person. (Hehem... ex boyfriends) haha!

Can you change the oil on a car?
I have never changed the oil on a car. I have been showed how to check it though! Does that count?

Ran out of gas?
 The only time I ran out of gas was while driving back to my school with my ex boyfriend, He was driving though! I always fill up if it hits the low fuel light.

Best thing to eat for breakfast?
Breakfast is my favorite meal. What is best to eat? Probably eggs, toast, and milk. But my favorites are french toast, toast with jelly, and cereal.

What is your usual bedtime?My usual bedtime is about 11 or 12 PM. Doesnt get much later than that haha!

When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?


*When I was a kid, I always dressed up as a princess for Halloween. It was a different disney princess every year!

Which are better legos or lincoln logs?

Legos are better! I can remember playing with legos with my brother growing up and I always throught they were so cool how they magically fit together. 

Are you stubborn?


*I would definitely say I'm stubborn because if I know how I feel about something, there is no changing my mind.

Afraid of heights?

*Deathly afraid of heights!

 Favorite type of fruit pie?
 Apple Pie

First concert?
My first concert was N*Sync.

Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Target

Can you curl your tongue?
 I can make a hot dog bun out of my tongue! Haha I dont know if that is rolling it or not.

Tea or coffee?
In the morning, I prefer coffee. Anytime after noon, tea.

Sugar or snickerdoodles?
Snickerdoodles! They are sugar cookies with a little extra!

Which are better black or green olives?Black olives are better.

Whats your favorite color?
 Pink

Do you miss anyone right now?
I do miss someone right now. You didn't ask me who! ;)

COUNTDOWN TO NATIONALS!! TITLEHOLDER QUESTIONS 2011!..TODAY.... Teen North Carolina!

Countdown to Nationals 2011 with TITLEHOLDER QUESTIONS

Morgan Bright

Miss Teen North Carolina International

Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

With my closet doors closed. For sure!

Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?

Swarm of bees! You can always recover from being stung. But not recover from being a bears dinner!!

Do you always smile for pictures?

I ALWAYS smile for pictures!! That's one of my favorite things about me!


What is your biggest pet peeve?

Someones shoes squeaking when they walk, chalk board squeaking, anything that squeaks!


Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?

Of course! All of the time!!

What is your Song of the week?

Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry

Do you still watch cartoons?

Once in a while I do

Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?

In my backyard! Others would expect it to be in an odd place so my backyard would be the last place anyone would look!

What do you drink with dinner?

Coke all the time!



What do you dip a chicken nugget in?

Ketchup of course!



What is your favorite food?

Chicken all the way!!


What movies could you watch over and over and still love?

Finding Nemo is still my favorite!


When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?

Cant even remember!!


Can you change the oil on a car?

Haha noo, never tried.


Ran out of gas?


Never have, thank goodness!


Favorite kind of sandwich?

BLT (Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato) is the BEST!



Best thing to eat for breakfast?

Any dinner food! I dont usually eat breakfast food for breakfast.



What is your usual bedtime?

10:30


When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?

One year a diva, another year a pumpkin, the last year I dressed up I was Betty Boop!!



How many languages can you speak?

1..most of the time!


Which are better legos or lincoln logs?

Legos!! You can build a bunch of stuff out of them!


Are you stubborn?

YES!



Who is better...Leno or Letterman?

Letterman


Ever watch soap operas?

Once in a while, but not often.



Afraid of heights?

Yes! Very much so!!


Sing in the car?

All of the time!!



Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?

April


Favorite type of fruit pie?

Warm Apple Pie


Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?

Veterinarian, Dancer Teacher, School Teacher.



Do you believe in ghosts?

Not real sure.



Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?

Yes! If ive had a dream about something then the next day it actually happens! Crazyy!!

Wear slippers?

No. But I wear fuzzy socks all the time!

Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?

Wal-Mart


Nike or Adidas?

Nike


Cheetos Or Fritos?

Cheetos



Can you curl your tongue?

No


Ever won a spelling bee?

Never been in one.



Have you ever cried because you were so happy?

Yes



Who would you like to see in concert?

Bruno Mars!!


What was the last concert you saw?

Rush of Fools


Hot tea or cold tea?

Hot tea with no ice! (;


Tea or coffee?

Sweet tea for sure!!


Sugar or snickerdoodles?

Sugar



Can you swim well?

Not really. But I LOVE the pool!!


Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?

Yes, but its not so easy!


Are you patient?

Nope! But depends what the situation is.



DJ or band, at a wedding?

DJ!


Ever won a contest?

Pageants and Miss Teen North Carolina International!! (:


Which are better black or green olives?

No clue, I dont eat olives.



Can you knit or crochet?

I can knit a little bit.


Whats your favorite color?

HOT Pink!!


Do you miss anyone right now?

Aunt Jessica and her family


Did you watch, Next Great American Band on FOX?

Have never seen this show

COUNTDOWN TO NATIONALS!! TITLEHOLDER QUESTIONS 2011!..TODAY.... Mrs. North Carolina!

Count down to Nationals 2011! 

Janet Bolin, Mrs. North Carolina International 

1.    Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Open.

2.    Do you like to use post-it notes?
Absolutely.  I use Post-It Notes every day to stay organized both at work and at home.

3.    Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees? 
I’d rather be attacked by a big bear, then I could practice using the shot gun my husband gave me for Christmas.

4.    Do you have freckles?
No.

5.    Do you always smile for pictures?  Yes.  I am a happy-go-lucky person, so I am almost always smiling all the time.

6.    What is your biggest pet peeve?  Purchasing an item that is full price and finding out the next day it is ½ off. 

7.    Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
 No, but as a former dancer I do find myself walking in step with others.

8.    Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?
Not really, but when there is music playing – watch out!

9.    Do you chew your pens and pencils?
No. Too many people share pens in my office.

10.  What is your Song of the week?
Lemonade Mouth, Determinate.

11.  Do you still watch cartoons?
Yes.  I love the Disney Channel.

12.  Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
 In my husband’s gun safe.

13.  What do you drink with dinner? 
Water.  With all my workouts, I have to keep hydrated.

14.  What do you dip a chicken nugget in? 
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce.

15.  What is your favorite food?
Sea Bass encrusted with pecans.

16.  What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Toy Story 1, 2 and 3.

17.  When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
 It’s been so long, I can’t even remember, but when I send cards I always include a personal message.

18.  Can you change the oil on a car?
No.  I choose to keep my friends in business at the Valvoline Instant Oil Change.

19.  Ran out of gas?
Almost.  I was working in Ann Arbor and living in Toledo.  One day I stopped to get gas on my way home from work (I only had ¼ tank) I realized I left my wallet at home – back in Toledo.  I milked it the whole way home, and then back to the gas station. 

20.  Favorite kind of sandwich?  Bojangles Cajun Filet Biscuit. (I had to give this up until after the pageant.)

21.  Best thing to eat for breakfast?
Egg whites with oatmeal and cinnamon.

22.  What is your usual bedtime?
With my early morning workouts, I am in bed by 10pm on most days.

23.  When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?  My grandma made sure I had a great costume that I could wear layers underneath because it was always cold on trick-or-treat night.  My favorites she made me where a clown suit and furry cat costumes.  (The cat costume was gray just like one of my kitties.)

24.  What is your Chinese astrological sign?
The Ox, a wonderfully strong, tender and affectionate companion who is protective and always reliable.

25.  How many languages can you speak? One, but I am working on my Spanish and Japanese.  

26.  Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
American Fitness.

27.  Which are better legos or lincoln logs?
K’NEX.

28.  Are you stubborn?
Sometimes.

29.  Who is better...Leno or Letterman?  I usually only watch Letterman and only when he has the NASCAR Chase for the Championship contenders on his show.

30.  Ever watch soap operas?
Santa Barbara was one I recall watching in college. 

31.  Afraid of heights?
 I love to fly, but wouldn’t be comfortable jumping from a plane.

32.  Sing in the car?
Sometimes.

COUNTDOWN TO NATIONALS!! TITLEHOLDER QUESTIONS 2011!

In preparation for nationals I thought it would be fun to learn a bit more about the ladies going to represent North and South Carolina at Teen, Miss and Mrs. International- JUST WEEKS AWAY!! So I sent them out a LIST of BURNING need to know questions so that we will be able to have an opportunity to get to know them a bit better! I hope you enjoy our special TITLEHOLDER series this week!

Joy Pfister
Carolina International Pageant State Director

 So without ado.....up first:

 Miss North Carolina International: Brittney Clark!!

Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
OPEN for sure you never know what boogie monster could be in there!

 Do you like to use post-it notes?
Are you kidding me I LOVE post-it notes I should invest stock in those things!

 Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees? 
I would rather be swollen for a few weeks then dinner for a bear!

Do you have freckles?
Just across the bridge of my nose in the summer time!

Do you always smile for pictures?
 Nope! I like to mix it up however, smiling is my favorite!

What is your biggest pet peeve? 
The sound of styrofoam rubbing together gives me cold chills.

Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
 No but sometimes I play that old game don't step on the crack you might break your mother's back!

Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?
Of course doesn't everybody!

Do you chew your pens and pencils?
Yes! Awful habit you would of thought I would of learned my lesson when a pen exploded in my mouth once! YUCK!

What is your Song of the week?
Jason Aldean- Dirt Road Anthem!

Do you still watch cartoons?
Not much time for TV but when i visit with my niece we love Mickey Mouse Club House!

Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
Cut a place open in my mattress and stick it in there!

What do you drink with dinner? 
99.9% of the time Water! Boring I know!

What do you dip a chicken nugget in? 
Polynesian Sauce!

What is your favorite food?
Sushi! (yellowtail is my favorite)

What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Pursuit of Happiness

When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
Actually about a month ago to a friend of mine in the military!

Can you change the oil on a car?
No! But i do know how to check the tire pressure, if that counts for anything!

Ran out of gas?
Never have but if you got into my car now the gas light would probably be on!

Favorite kind of sandwich?
Italian BMT especially when they are $5 footlong!!!

Best thing to eat for breakfast?
French Toast with extra cinnamon & sugar!

What is your usual bedtime?
I have to have my sleep so usually 10:30-11

When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
Sport Spice, Pocahontas, PiPi LongStocking, & Barbie

What is your Chinese astrological sign?
Horse!

How many languages can you speak?
Just 1 unfortunately  

Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
ADHA American Dental Hygiene Association Journal Entries!

Which are better legos or lincoln logs?
I don't think I ever played with those!

Are you stubborn?
Can be!

Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
I am asleep by the time those shows are on!

Ever watch soap operas?
Well i used to with my Nana but I think they took those off the network...bummer

Afraid of heights?
Depends how close to the edge I am!

Sing in the car?
All the time it relaxes me

Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Yesterday!

 Favorite type of fruit pie?
Warm Apple Pie

Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
Hair Stylist

Do you believe in ghosts?
No, but i believe in spirits

Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Yeah that freaks me out a little!

Take a vitamin daily?
I tend to forget but i try to

Wear slippers?
LOVE my bedroom slippers I have my own collection

First concert?
Alan Jackson

Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Target

Nike or Adidas?
Nike

Cheetos Or Fritos?
Cheetos the Big Puffs!

Can you curl your tongue?
Yes I can but I can't make a four leaf clover!

Ever won a spelling bee?
I think so but maybe I am just wishing I did!

Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
I cry tears of joy very often!

Own any record albums?
The Beatles Album

Own a record player?
Sold it at our Yard Sale

Who would you like to see in concert?
Lady GaGa

What was the last concert you saw?
Brad Paisley & Sara Evans

Hot tea or cold tea?
Ice Cold

Tea or coffee?
Nana's Sweet Tea!

Sugar or snickerdoodles?
Snickerdoodle

Can you swim well?
Like a fish!

Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?Well I can but I'm not very good at it!

Are you patient?
I like to think so!

DJ or band, at a wedding?
Band!

Ever won a contest?
Well duh Miss North Carolina International!

Which are better black or green olives?
Hard decision I LOVE olives but if i had to pick it would be Green!

Can you knit or crochet?
Nope but my mom sure can!

Whats your favorite color?
Lavender

Do you miss anyone right now?
My nana

Gently Worn Gowns Needed for Levine Children's Hospital Prom!!!!

This is less of a blog and more of a plea for any gently worn gowns.  I have been working with Kayla Rose who works with Plitz Fashion Marketing in Charlotte.  She is in charge of Charlotte Fashion Week.  And she is also a big charity volunteer and organizer. 

I had the privilege of meeting her and members of the BENCH group, a networking group who work together to organize and volunteer their professional expertise in order to raise money for charities around the Charlotte area.  One of those charities is the Levine Children's Hospital.

We are currently organizing a "prom" called An Evening of Stars for the patients of Levine Children's Hospital between the ages of 13 and 18.  Many of these children have had to miss their own school proms due to treatment for illnesses like cancer.  We estimate the attendance to be upwards of 50 girls. 

An Evening of Stars will be held on September 23rd at Founder's Hall in the Bank of America Building in Uptown Charlotte.  We are also organizing a fashion show to be held early in August to raise money for the prom. 

This is where all of you come in.  WE NEED YOUR GENTLY WORN PAGEANT GOWNS!  Many of the patients of Levine Children's Hospital come from families who do not have health care.  They do not have the funds to go out and buy a new dress or gown.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if our community of pageant girls would donate enough gowns for each one of these children? 

I challenge you to call all of your friends, pageant sisters and directors and donate as many gowns as you can.  You can contact me directly at cgregor3@gardner-webb.edu. to donate a gown. Or you can find me on my Facebook page Chelsea Rae Gregory or Miss South Carolina International.  In any event, let's put those gently worn gowns to good use and make a difference in these children's lives.  It will be a night to remember!

Chelsea Rae Gregory
Miss South Carolina International 2011

My Summer So Far!

 On June 11th, my mother and I left for Baltimore, Maryland. We flew up and rented a car in which we drove ourselves to Washington, DC. We stayed the night in Washington where we shopped, ate, and saw the Capitol Building. The next morning, we got up and attended the "Now What?" Skit put on by CHADD. This skit was an informative comedy about ADD/ADHD symptoms, treatment, and other challenges. Patrick McKenna, Rick Green, and Dr. Umesh Jain were the stars of this wonderful play. Not only was this a comedy, but it also included the audience with games such as, "Are You Smarter Than an ADD'er?" While at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland, I got the chance to meet Russ Shipley, CHADD's Operations and Publishing Officer,  and Marsha Bokman, CHADD's Director of Meetings and Events. I presented the money raised from mine and Chelsea's car wash to Russ Shipley personally. Russ kindly invited my mother and I to dinner with him and a few other directors after the show, but unfortunately we had a plane to catch! 

 Presenting the proceeds from the car wash to Russ Shipley!

Rick Green, actor in "Now What?" 

Marsha Bokman and I

On Monday, June 20th, I traveled to the Palmetto Children's Hospital in Columbia, SC with my sister queens, Chelsea Gregory and Elizabeth Malvasia. We owe a HUGE thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Palmetto Children's Hospital for letting us come and visit. Also, thanks to the parents for giving us a chance to interact with your kids! I would also like to thank Sharon Gregory, Chelsea's mom, for setting up this wonderful event for us and buying all of the supplies! We couldn't have done it without you Mrs. Gregory! 

In front of the Plametto Children's Hospital, Columbia, SC

The "Dream Team" inside the beautiful lobby!

 Thanks to the nurses for helping us out! We appreciate it!

During our visit, we made arts and crafts with the children. We made foam crowns with the girls and paper shields with the boys. We had both patients in the hospital and children visiting patients come join the fun! Chelsea also read "When Donkeys Fly" to the children, which they really enjoyed! Chelsea, Elizabeth and I even got to visit a few personal rooms with children who were unable to leave their rooms. We also signed autograph cards for the kids to keep in their room as a keepsake along with their craft!

-Avery Close

Miss Teen South Carolina International 2011

The Little Things Make it all Worth It

Today Elizabeth, Avery, and I visited the Palmetto Children's Hospital in Columbia! This experience was unreal. We were able to do a craft with the kids and make one very special girl smile for the first time in days. It's things like these that make this title completely worth it. We met with a group of kids and made crowns and shields with them! This was amazing because we got to really interact with the kids and make them feel special.

This is Julia! She was so precious :) I think we made her day. She is a REAL princess. She even has a Rapunzel doll with her in bed! 

I also got to read "When Donkeys Fly" to some of the kids in the playroom. I hope they got something out of it because it is such an inspiring story. I know they were a bit restless because this was their time to get out of their rooms and play but I know they heard it! 

Some ladies were ecstatic to see us! Haha

Overall this experience was inspiring to me because it gave me a fulfilling feeling to know that I made a kids day. I was able to make them smile. To know that they spend every day in that hospital and are so optimistic about the world is incredible to me. I tip my hat to those kids because they have so much spirit and life, it makes me appreciate what I have and want to go visit them every day. 

So excited to meet the kids!

Helping with the crowns! This was so amazing. I loved making them feel like royalty because to me, royalty means service to others. I tried to convey this message today because royalty is not about "me me me". When you are in a public position, it is your responsibility to serve others and represent something. In my case, I am representing not only the International Pageant System but I am representing children all across the United States. I want them to know that they are special and can do whatever they want to do, even be Miss America ;)

<3 Chelsea Gregory, Miss South Carolina International 2011

Mrs. North Carolina International's visit to Las Vegas and MIS

Visiting Las Vegas is always a whirlwind experience complete with jet lag. Last week, I was at the International Licensing Show which is filled with powerful brands you know and love growing up as well as those who are making their debuts on the big screen. The big win for myself and my co-workers from the Licensing Division of NASCAR came when we were announced as the “Best Sports Program of the Year” beating out our friends at NHL, PGA and ESPN who were also nominated. We are now part of the LIMA Hall of Fame! In true NASCAR fashion, once our trophy is engraved we will have a team photo taken with all of us holding up one finger – our own version of winner's circle.

 While most of my time in Vegas was focused on work and meetings, I was able to promote The NASCAR Foundation to some new faces like Jill from the Real Housewives of New York and others who stopped by the NASCAR booth. Additionally, I was able to attend the Miss USA preliminary pageant with my friends Paula, Ann and Ryan from RPM Productions. All the ladies were stunning and very competitive. I am a big fan of Sherri Hill, so seeing all of her exquisite creations was a real treat for me.


After returning from Las Vegas, I was home for 12 hours and then back at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport on my way to Detroit. I was quite busy with a number of objectives to check off my list including volunteering with The NASCAR Foundation. I really believe no matter what level you are in a corporation, you always have to stay in touch with your customer and volunteering with The NASCAR Foundation is the perfect way for me to accomplish this task while also helping thousands of children who need a champion. With so many fans milling around the Kid Zone, we were successful in raising over $5,000 over the weekend. Thank you to all my new friends I met at MIS!


Looking ahead, I will be making appearances at Victory Junction Camp in Randleman (NC), Rising Hope Farms in Catawba (NC) and Speediatrics in Daytona (FL). Please be sure to “like” my Facebook page at Mrs. North Carolina International 2011 to follow along with the latest news and photos.

Janet Bolin, Mrs. North Carolina International 2011

2012 PAGEANT!!

We are getting ready to release the entry information and venue dates for next year! STAY tuned!! SPECIAL entry rates during NATIONALS! To be released during Nationals week!! July 18th-30th! Keep checking back to the blog!

From the Shrimp Queen Pageant to the Hospital!!

Last night Sneads Ferry had their Shrimp Queen pageant! It was such a blast! All of the contestants were all so great! I'm honored that I was able to be apart of their wonderful night! After the pageant I had a lovely trip to the emergency room!!!! Everything is alright though, getting better! (:

MORGAN BRIGHT

MISS TEEN NORTH CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL 2011

CELEBRATION!!

Last weekend we had a BIG celebration of my mom, dad's, and cousin's birthday & going away party for her, she has left today to go into the Navy! Spending time with lots of family and friends you do not get to see much was great! Getting ready for that day, I had spent a few weeks working on a Survivor's picture album for my Mom. Which she is the purpose of my platform which is, "I Have The Answer, Let's Find A Cure For Cancer!" The album is filled with pictures from before she had cancer, pictures of her caregivers(me and my dad) with her in the hospital and pictures from now. She loved it! We all had such a great time!

MORGAN BRIGHT

MISS TEEN NORTH CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL 2011

Miss South Carolina International Guest Judge at the Fashion Democrazy Model Competition

This week has brought on some amazing opportunities.  I met with Kayla Rose, who is involved with Plitz Fashion Marketing in Charlotte, NC.  This group produces many charity events in the fashion community that not only benefits charities like the American Cancer Society, they also have been responsible for bringing Fashion Week to Charlotte, NC!

Kayla Rose 

The week began with a lunch meeting with Kayla and the BENCH group.  This group is a networking group that meets monthly to work on charity events.  At that meeting I met various professionals in Charlotte in various industries.  I was invited to help Kayla Rose produce a "Prom" for the Levine Children's Hospital in September.  I am so very excited about this!

The BENCH Group

Then on Friday, I was a guest judge at the Fashion Democracy Model Competition.  The show and competition was held at Center Stage in NoDa.  The venue was small but very classy.  I was surprised to see Dolce Lusso, my salon, there to do the model's hair and make up.  Dolce Lusso will be doing my hair just before nationals. 

Me with Chelsea from Dolce Lusso

The competition was voted on by the audience via a ballot.  Then the top 10 contestants were voted on by our judging panel.  The winner received over $3,500 in cash awards and will be modeling during Fashion Week Charlotte also in September. 

Not only am I excited to get involved with this organization and all of the charity events that they work on, I am honored that they want me to help them and serve as an embassador and Miss SC International 2011. The opportunities to be visible in Charlotte will help me also spread the word about my platform, RE-Focus:  ADHD Awareness. 

I am continually amazed at how blessed I am to have this title and of all the opportunities that I have to meet people and make a difference.  This was an appearance that I was not expecting and was greatful to be a part of.  Now, I look forward to visiting the Palmetto Children's Hospital in Columbia on Monday.  I have set up a story time and craft and am taking along Mrs. South Carolina International, Elizabeth Malvasia and Miss Teen South Carolina International, Avery Close.  That should be a fun and inspiring appearance.  I will be writing about it next week!!!

Chelsea Rae Gregory
Miss South Carolina International 2011

Opportunities Galore!

Wow! This title is opening an array of doors for me. I have had the joy of getting connected with Kayla Rose, who is the head of marketing for PLITZS Fashion Marketing. She is in charge of Charlotte Fashion Week and many other events! I attended a luncheon this morning with the BENCH group. Business Education Networking and Charities is a group of businessmen and women who share an interest in charities. They meet twice a month to network and come up with event ideas for any charity work they can do. I was able to get connected with so many amazing people!

Not only is Kayla a great resource, I was asked to help out with a "Prom" at Levine Childrens Hospital in September. We are going to have a fashion show for the patients to participate in! This is such an amazing event and I feel so privileged to have a hand in this event. I am so blessed to have all these new opportunities in my life!

As I approach my senior year in college, networking is crucial because I will be entering the working world and having contacts is an incredible privilege to have! Friday I will judge the Fashion Democracy competition so updates and pictures are soon to come!

<3 Miss South Carolina
Chelsea Gregory

Miss North Carolina Travels To Chicago for Media Training!

WOW I cant thank the lord enough for the blessings i have encountered just from becoming Miss North Carolina International! This past weekend I flew to Chicago for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Spokesperson/ Media training at the RItz Carlton in Chicago! I got the opportunity to stay in one of the most amazing hotels in the United States and also got the privilege to be apart of the Media training! 

I stayed in Chicago Thursday-Saturday to enjoy the Media Training! The training was a lifelong experience and i will carry with me the skills i learned from the training for a lifetime! We had great professionals train us! Although it was a little nerve racking to be speaking infront of dentists everyone was so supportive and confident in me!

This is a picture of my certificate that i received for the media training for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry! 

Below is a group picture of everyone at the Media training!

Miss North Carolina International Travels to NYC to be introduced as New Ambassador for "Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children" Foundation of the AAPD

Memorial Day weekend was a weekend I will never forget! I got to travel to New York City to be introduced as the new Goodwill Ambassador for the "Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children" Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry! Talk about an experience of a lifetime! I stayed in the Marriott Marquees right in the middle of Times Square and taxied my way to the different events on my itinerary for the weekend! Saturday I made an appearance at the Exhibit for the "Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children" Foundation! Later that evening I went to the "Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children" Donor Appreciation Gala at the Harvard Club in New York City where i got to where 1.9 Karat Pearl and Pave' Diamond earrings to auction off for the Foundation! The earrings went for nearly $7,000! I was also featured in the "Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children" Program book as the New Goodwill Ambassador:


Here is what was featured in the Donor Appreciation Gala Program Book:
Brittney Clark is the reiging Miss North Carolina International 2011 and will compete in Chicago in July for the title of Miss International 2011. Brittney is studying to be a dental hygienist and is currently employed at the pediatric dental offices of Dr. William Chambers in Asheville, North Carolina. Brittney has chosen children's oral health as her platform, which she will promote nationally. As Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children's Goodwill Ambassador, Brittney will spread the word about the growing need for access to care and the giant steps Healthy Smiles, healthy Children is taking toward achieving that goal though our Access to care initiatives. Brittney will use as her mantra "Healthy Smiles for Every Child!" Please join us in welcoming Brittney as part of the Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children/AAPD Family!

Just that short paragraph meant so much to me it truly opened my eyes to realizing that i am truly making such a difference in children's lives!

On Sunday, I went to the American Academy of Pediatric dentistry Annual Session Meeting where i was once again introduced as the  New goodwill Ambassador and got to speak with many dentists/ HSHC Donors! I truly met wonderful people who are willing to help support me not only on my journey to becoming Miss International but also supporting me to going on to Dental School if i chose to do so!!!!

Sunday Night was the President's Farewell Dinner this was at the Cipriani in New York City! It was one of the most beautiful venues i have ever stepped foot in! This was a black tie event, wonderful food, great venue, amazing music, and just overall a wonderful experience!