December 4, 2007

Fashion Show benefitting Dignity U Wear; with Mary Kay and Stein Mart

Two days later, Becky, Kaitlyn and I attended a fashion show for Stein Mart and Mary Kay. We listened as Marie Johnson, boutique and agenda coordinator for Stein Mart, explained to the audience what to wear this Holiday season as well as what types of clothing flatter which body shapes.

December 2, 2007

Miss Orlando & Miss Orlando's Outstanding Teen Orientation

In July, I was honored when Becky Bangert, the Director of the Miss Orlando Pageant (MAO), asked if I would be the Associate Director of the Miss Orlando's Outstanding Teen (MAOT) program. I gladly accepted. My first responsibility was to prepare for the upcoming Miss and Teen pageant. Although the pageants are 6 months away, the work starts now. On Dec. 2 we held our optional orientation in which many contestants came to learn more about our program and what they should expect if they were to win. Pictured above are two teen contestants Rachel Strever and Kaitlyn Chana and two Miss contestants Ashley Pannagio and Lisa Van Alstine.

December 1, 2007

Holly Hill's 48th Annual Christmas Parade was held on Saturday, December 1st at 10:00 am. The parade traveled south on Ridgewood from 15th to 10th Street. It was so much fun to visit with the kids before the parade started and to ride in the parade.

Following the Holly Hill parade I attended the annual Daytona Beach cleanup in Daytona Beach. There were approximately 20 -30 people in attendance including my sister queens Emily Kuchar, Miss Daytona Beach USA and Halsey Kinne, Miss Ormond Beach Teen USA. We had so much fun restoring Daytona Beach to its natural beauty :)

Thousands lined Woodland Boulevard in Downtown DeLand Saturday night, Dec. 1, to view the 59th annual DeLand Jaycees Christmas Parade. Although it was cold outside, it was well worth it to see the whole community out enjoying this magnificent parade!

November 24, 2007

Asprey of London, the official jeweller of the royal family, sells their fragrance Purple Water exclusively to Saks 5th Ave and Epcot in the UK. On Nov 24, I assisted in the Asprey Launch at Epcot. There we had complimentary bottle painting services and of course pictures and autographes for those who came by.

November 11, 2007

After an awesome night of celebrating my new title and my dad's birthday, I had to wake up nice and early for a photo shoot. I am currently the Captain of the Florida USO Girls Troupe and what we do is travel around the state entertaining veterans and those who are currently serving our country. We have put together an hour performance filled with singing, dancing and some audience participation. The photo shoot was for our first ever calendar!!!! The calendar is being released in Mid-December and the proceeds will go to the troupe so we can continue with our voluntary program. If you would like to purchase one, they are only $20 and it is for a more than worthy cause! Contact me via this website and I will get you all set up!

Before leaving the shoot, I was able to convince the photographer, Deb Knoske (who by the way is an incredible photographer whose work recently appeared on the cover of Four Points Magazine), to take new crown shots :) She is so sweet and of course said yes! The crown pic that you currently see is her work :)

What a way to wrap up a weekend! A new title, a new crown, and new pics! I Cannot wait to compete for the title of Miss Florida USA in Hollywood Florida next July!

Megan

November 10, 2007

On Nov 10th the Miss Daytona Beach USA and Miss Volusia County USA pageant took place at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center.

After a long day of rehearsals, interviews, and bonding with my fellow contestants, I was honored to win the title of Miss Volusia County USA 2009. This was my first time competing in the USA system and I was shocked and elated with the outcome. There were so many girls deserving of the title and I am thrilled that I have the opporunity to spend the next year representing the beautiful Volusia County! Not to mention, I have an amazing sister queen, Emily Kuchar Miss Daytona Beach USA 2009 and the one and only Kim Antos as my executive director!

It was a great day followed by a great evening celebrating my Dad's 55th Birthday! Happy Birthday Dad, I love you!

Talk to you soon!
Megan Clementi
Miss Volusia County USA 2009