Another Pic

Just received an email with another pic from my trip to Elim Christian Fellowship Church.  Thanks again girls for having me!  Remember your goals are Within Reach!!

Girls to Women

I had such a wonderful time last night with the bright and beautiful young ladies of Elim Christian Fellowship Church. I have visited this church before and had a great time and was honored when I was invited back to speak specifically to girls.

This group had girls that were very young to adult women and we talked about dating, bullies, dating your bully and how to get out of bad situations. They even convinced me show them talent!

Thanks for having me ladies! Keep shining and remember that your goals are within reach. You jut have to grab them!

We Want YOU! To Be A Local Contestant!

I really hate that people have such horrible things to say about pageant girls. I never hear people bad talk sororities the way they do pageants. How are we any less of a sisterhood? We are as group of extraordinarily talented and intelligent young women who are constantly pushing each other to be our best selves.

I could not be prouder to be a pageant girl. Maybe if young girls were looking up to Miss America instead of J Woww society might have a brighter future.

Let's turn a new page ladies. Let's recruit as many young women as possible to carry on the Miss America tradition of Service, Style, Scholarship and Success.

If you want to grow yourself as an individual while helping your community and making some of the way friends the world has to offer, hen check out www.MissAmerica.org

Hi, my name is Lonna and I am contestant 9

Workshop this weekend was amazing. I met so many talented and individual girls. I am so happy that I got to talk to Kaitlin Monte and Claire Buffie; two women who seem to have endless ways to inspire me. Every day I seem to find myself more and more. Thank you both for being the amazing women you are and never allowing anyone to change you. If I could fill at least one of your very large shoes I would be happy with myself. Words can't say how much I love this organization. I love all of my sisters and I pray for my sister who could not be there today due to an accident. We are all here for you!

Workshop!

This weekend I will be going to Staten Island to take part in the Miss New York 2012 workshop.  I am so excited to meet my new sisters and find out what order we will go in! 

For more info on this year's Miss New York pageant, visit their website at www.missny.org When you're there grab a couple tickets or comment below with your email address if you are interested in buying ad space in this year's program book.  You can advertise your business to individuals from all over the state, or you can just give me a shoutout!

Either way, I hope you are all sending me your love and support and I look forward to posting pictures for you.  Keep an eye out on my twitter page, @LonnaLu  lots of pictures to be posted there in real time.

Lots of Love,

Lonna

Girls Night Out

I had an absolutely wonderful time last night at Crisis Services' annual event "Girls Night Out." This event donates to the Haven House (Buffalo's shelter for battered women) and the Crisis Services office and hotline that took over 6,000 calls last year alone.

I was surprised with the opportunity to model an outfit by a generous sponsor (and one of my favorite stores) TJ Maxx. I had such a wonderful time and made a couple close friends who care for the same cause as me. I love that the Miss America Organization gives me the opportunity to reach out and do these types of events. Hopefully some more things in the works with Crisis Services. Have a wonderful Easter!

Lonna <3

PS- I also got my headshots done, sneak peek!

Talking with Local Teens on Dating Violence

I had such a wonderful time talking to the young adults of Elim Christian Fellowship this past Monday.  They were so welcoming to me and forthcoming with their questions, it was truly an honor to get to spend time with them.  Hopefully I will get some pictures back soon! 

Another update!  Miss Greater Rochester is this Sunday, April 1st, at 4pm at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY.  I will be there and I hope to see you as well!   Have a great week!

Lonna