One goal of Junior Auxiliary is to create projects for the community and then, when it becomes necessary, to turn the project over to other groups or individuals who can continue the good work that the project has done......................................................................
Well,we decided (this year) to drop the Snow Princess Pageants as a Junior Auxiliary project in hopes that we could "pass the torch" for someone to raise money for another cause.
.....................................................................Miss Susan Burks, a former JA president and current active associate member (and the creator of the Snow Princess Pageants), decided that she would take over the pageants to use as a fundraiser of her own for a charity that is very close to her heart.
HERE ARE (RIGHT TO LEFT) SUSAN, RANDI FUSTON JENNIFER SAIN AND LINCOLN SAIN DURING A SERVICE PROJECT WITH SCHOOL CHILDREN...................................................................
AND HERE IS SUSAN PASSING ON THE JA OF MCMINNVILLE PRESIDENCY TO NATALIE MILLER AT THE ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE IN 2008...........................................................................
Her son Theo was born in March 2009 with a heart condition that could be fixed with surgery.Over the past few months since his birth, Susan and her husband Matt have spent a great deal of time in Nashville while Theo was in the hospital. While they were there, they often stayed in the Ronald McDonald House. Susan says that the RMH provided her with a place to put her feet up and relax a little after giving birth to Theo. The RMH also gave her and Matt a place to recover when they needed a break from the stress at the hospital - a place to recharge.
Many Warren County families have benefited from the RMH's services, so even though it is located in Nashville, RMH is very much a local cause.
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Susan says after seeing firsthand the great things that the RMH has done for hers and so many other families, that they have her heart.
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So on February 20th, Susan will host the Snow Princess Pageants and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville. Children are at the heart of Junior Auxiliary so we're very excited to support her endeavors!Here's the info:
The Snow Princess Pageants
Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 5pm
Covenant Academy Gym
Little Miss Snow Princess - 5 to 7 years old
Young Miss Snow Princess - 8 to 10 years old
Miss Snow Princess - 11 to 13 years old
Applications are available at Ashley's Attic, Kathy's, Memories Bridal and at Mommy & Me.
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Deadline to enter: February 10th
(Late applications will only be accepted with prior approval and with a $10 late fee.)
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