Tuesday, March 15, 2011

December Updates

On December 5, Maria (Miss Staten Island 2011), Christina (Miss Brooklyn 2011), and I carpooled into Manhattan to attend Claire's Miss America Send Off Party at The Olivia. We celebrated Claire's successful reign thus far and wished her the best of luck as she competed for the title of Miss America 2011! Many past and present titleholders were present to show our support to Miss New York. As a send off gift, I made Claire a "Miss America Survival Basket" full of essentials she would need during her exciting week. Claire spoke about her platform and the amazing opportunities she has had to promote her message of equality for all. She shared with all of us her "It Gets Better" video featuring some Miss America contestants: Miss District of Columbia, Miss Illinois, Miss Indiana, Miss Nevada, Miss New Hampshire, Miss Oklahoma, Miss Wisconsin, and Miss Wyoming. Claire also described her Miss America wardrobe and shared her talent music, an upbeat and entertaining rendition of Bye, Bye Blackbird.

Maria DeSantis, Miss Staten Island 2011

Christina Moore, Miss Brooklyn 2011

Past and present titleholders

On December 18, I was invited to CTV Studios for a taping of their annual Message to the Troops event. I was asked to speak at the round table as a former Miss Staten Island/Miss Richmond County. Joining me at the round table was Assemblyman Micheal Cusick. This was the second time I participated in this event. I was honored to have the opportunity to thank our service men and women overseas who are sacrifing their lives to protect our country.