July 4th Parade in Chester, California

I'll be participating in the 4th of July Parade in Chester, California.  The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. and travels down Main Street in Chester. The theme for this year's parade is Lake Almanor-Four Seasons-More Reasons.  My family, friends and I will be building a float representing the many year round activities available at Lake Almanor.   This year's parade is extra special to me because I've been vacationing at Lake Almanor since I was a baby.  It's going to be fun to actually be in the parade!  For more details on the parade please visit the Chester-Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce http://www.lakealmanorarea.com/

MaxlinKx Newsletter-June Issue

MaxlinKx, Inc. ...sharing comfort & guidance with hospitalized families Your MaxlinKx Mug - 6/27/2010 Jr. Miss 2011 Helps Spread the Word About MaxlinKx Katelyn Crowley, who was crowned Jr. Miss Northern Valley International 2011, has named MaxlinKx as her charity of choice! She'll be offering her time to us throughout this next year; we are proud to accept her energy and generous spirit. Kate already held a garage sale that raised a significant of money and brought awareness to those who attended. Check out http://jrmissnorthernvalley2011.blogspot.com/ for her latest updates! How Many Families Have We Helped? Since we started this ministry, even before we became a nonprofit organization, we have passed out enough materials to help 110 hospitalized families! Thank you, everyone, for your support - we couldn't have done this without you! What We Offer We offer 3 things to hospitalized families: *gifts and helpful tips *email & prayer support *phone support & visitations, as needed Are you going to visit someone in the hospital? Remember to contact us - our free materials will equip you as you reach out to them during their time of need. To arrange for delivery, email shari@maxlinkx.org. www.maxlinkx.org

Looking Forward To The Jr. Miss California International Pageant-September 11, 2010

I had my first meeting to talk about the Jr. Miss California International Pageant being held in Southern California on Saturday, September 11, 2010.  I met with JCH Productions to review pageant rules, responsibilities, fundraisers, wardrobe, sponsorships and much more.  My pageant director Jill Humphrey answered all of my questions and made me feel at ease.  Jan Humphrey gave me tips on fun ways to enter, walk across and exit the stage.  Plus Jan showed me many interview suits, fun fashion dresses and evening gowns.  I have so much to learn, but I'm up for the challenge. 

I will be attending a Summer Orientation in Downey, California on August 8, 2010.  I cannot wait to meet the other contestants and learn more about our opening number, Gala Dinner and State Pageant.

If anyone is interested in sponsoring me, by purchasing ad space in the Miss California Program, please post a comment and I will contact you.  The ad pages can advertise your business or simply wish me good luck in the Jr. Miss California Pageant :) 

$25,000 Prix de Pickwick at Leone Equestrians

On the evening of Saturday, June 5th I helped present awards at the $25,000 Prix de Pickwick at Leone Equestrians in Sacramento.  Guy Thomas and Peterbilt won the Triple Crown by winning all three events and a $50,000 bonus for winning those events on the same horse, Peterbilt!  I was honored to be apart of the awards ceremony as the title holder of Jr. Miss Northern Valley International. Congratulations Guy Thomas and Peterbilt!  A huge thank you to Jim Naismith, of Naismith Images, for taking this picture and letting me use it on my blog. 

Garage Sale to Benefit MaxlinKx-Saturday, June 5, 2010

A week before the garage sale, many of my family and friends dropped off items for the sale, my brother and I cleaned out our closets and my mom delivered two car loads of items to the garage sale location in Rancho Cordova.  Early Saturday morning I started setting up the sale tables and the first customers pulled up into the yard by 7:00 a.m.  The morning began slowly with a misty fog, but when all the fog burned off the sun came out and so did the people. By noon we sold all sorts of items such as: books, clothes, bird cages, bikes, ceramic fairies, dolls, puzzles, dress up clothes, and all sorts of other goodies!! We sold a ton of books-.25 cents a piece or 5 for $1.00!  Over all we made $320.00 to benefit my charity MaxlinKx.  A huge thank you goes out to everyone who donated items:  My Grandma and Grandpa Redmon, Don and Margi Munns, Nancy and Jose Estrada, Julie and Ross Gilroy, Mary and Jess Barnes, Meghan and Jules Napoli, Derek and Sonja Plattor, my brother David and my parents Jon and Teresa Crowley.  Over all I had a TONS OF FUN!!!
                                                                

                                                                                            

Northern Valley & Sacramento International Pageant-May 21, 2010

Wow, I cannot believe I was crowned Jr. Miss Northern Valley International!  My journey began four weeks ago when Jill Humphrey, of JCH Productions, asked if I'd like to participate in a pageant.  Of course, I said, "yes"!  I was nervous and excited because I hadn't thought of entering a pageant, not to mention I needed an interview suit, evening gown and fun fashion dress.  Over the next few weeks, my mother and I found some amazing dresses at Crowns and Gowns in Folsom, California.  Tiffany Tollett of Crowns and Gowns helped me pick out two dresses and had them altered to fit me perfectly.  Thank you Tiffany!

My pageant attire was pressed and ready for a fun filled evening at the Folsom Community Center in Folsom, California.  The day began with the interview portion of the event where I was interviewed by five judges.  The judges asked me a variety of questions relating to my application in addition to other questions about my platform.  Believe it or not, I wasn't nervous about being interviewed.  I enjoy speaking with adults and promoting my platform MaxlinKx

Backstage I had a lot of fun chatting with the other contestants, we helped each other with hair and make up and encouraged one another before walking on stage.  My favorite part of the evening was the fun fashion event where my personality was able to shine.  Finally, around 9:30 p.m. the title holders were announced and I was crowned Jr. Miss Northern Valley International.  In addition to the crown I won an award for the highest interview points and an award for selling the greatest number of ad spaces in the pageant catalog.

I'm looking forward to representing the title, promoting my platform and participating in the Jr. Miss California Pageant in September.  Lastly, I'd like to thank my family, friends and sponsors for making my first pageant a memorable experience that I will treasure for a lifetime.