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THE UNOFFICIAL MRS. AMERICA BOARD
Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL MRS. AMERICA BOARD! Known as the SuperBowl of Mrs. Pageants, the Mrs. America Pageant is the Premiere pageant event for married women in the United States. Share your thoughts about your favortie titleholders and contestants. Please remember to be kind...NO BASHING will be tolerated!

Subject: Differences??
Author: Mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:41:27 08/10/09 Mon What are the major differences between the Mrs. America, Mrs. International, and Mrs. United States pageants? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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None really. You will hear good and bad about all three, especially by those who don't place. US is in Vegas, Mrs America Arizona and International, Chicago. They ALL cost money. International probably the most for wardrobe and expectations, US is always a little strange whether having the same head judge year after year or the crazy Isabella and America has a lot of prestige and goes on to Mrs World. Sometimes. Not sure what happened this year. -- Pageants, 10:19:14 08/10/09 Mon Quick Summary from someone who has "Been there, done that" (all 3), my thoughts are that Mrs. America used to going for the 20-something, gorgeous model-type (until they lost their TV contract, now they go for actual, real married ladies, albeit, beautiful ones, of any age). Mrs. International goes for a more professional, platform oriented woman, who is also physically fit. And Mrs. Unites States is just plain ridiculous! Every year there is one drama after another, complicated by terrible organization and lack of communication - because Isabella has never really established a consistent image, almost anything goes in any particular year, making it hard to know what to "bring" as a contestant. (NT) -- NE Queen, 15:37:20 08/10/09 Mon Not true. I am sorry you had a bad experience, but US wants an articulate woman that looks good in a ss and has charisma and integrity. (NT) -- Love all 3 systems and support all women in pageantry, and very proud to be a former, Janice, 19:38:14 08/12/09 Wed True, US is probably the most consistant, sorry. I go to all three and International is a crap shoot.... not sure what it is - not in love with the system. Mrs. America has always played games with the winner.... depending on what sponsor or organization they were promoting that year (same with Go Red and Layne Berry w/Int.) Sorry your experience was a poor one. I know TONS of women who have had only possitive with US. (NT) -- ., 13:56:51 09/04/09 Fri If you win a state title for America, International or United States do they pay your way to nationals? Plane, room, board, wadrobe? -- mom, 19:23:43 08/10/09 Mon In Mrs. America your round trip air, room, and 3 meals a day are covered; incidentals are at your own expense; each state has their own prize list which may cover a good part of your wardrobe, but will vary greatly from state to state; in our state, you would have several evening gown sponsors, plus gift certificates from boutiques, luggage, makeup, etc. which are a HUGE help...it doesn't cover all of your wardrobe needs, but definitely a large chunk of it! (NT) -- Mrs, America Former State Titleholder, 07:46:01 08/11/09 Tue I had more things covered when I won my US state title then the America one. It varies state to state. Plus the mandatory ad page does not help cut costs at all (NT) -- former state US and America, 08:39:21 08/11/09 Tue I found US to be opening to crowning the best well-rounded woman than the one who was skinny and cute. US seems to care more about who will represent than what the person looks like. -- my opinion, 09:07:11 08/11/09 Tue With the national Mrs America pageant now held in a tiny ballroom on a tiny stage with no television coverage or major prize sponsors-whats the point? US you atleast know what to expect. -- me, 14:00:10 08/11/09 Tue What you get does vary widely state to state. However, if you have looked at what's happening to 5 queens on the East Coast in the U.S. system, you would be wise to get everything that is promised to you in writing. -- Mrs., 09:59:51 08/11/09 Tue And don't forget Florida and Texas where the wrong queens were crowned! The national "US" pageant is top notch, though. -- i bet some of those directors are replaced. still, check into your state pageant. ask former contestants what they think., 05:39:49 08/12/09 Wed Now Now, not all America state pageants are top notch either. I can think of 3 current directors which have bare bones, late in the season, no support for queens programs. -- be fair. It varies state to state., 07:20:44 08/12/09 Wed Agree with both posters....FL US did crown not one but two wrong queens! and in America some of the directors do not have cups which overflow with integrity. My US state directors were above reproach! They were awesome!! -- been there, 08:07:17 08/12/09 Wed Hey, at least the FL director did the right thing and corrected the auditors mistake. I now feel that this is the most fair Mrs. pageant in FL (Mrs. FL U.S.) that is. -- She could have easily swept it under a rug., 20:00:42 08/17/09 Mon I didn't mean to make it sound like it was just the US state directors. I was just trying to say that the OP needed to check out his or her individual state pageants no matter what system they were in. -- previous poster, 12:42:16 08/12/09 Wed And there are also many AMAZING state directors in all systems that go above and beyond the call of duty. I would even venture that the great state directors outnumber the bad ones many, many times over. But, sadly, there are a very few who don't act with integrity. -- to add to above, 12:45:34 08/12/09 Wed Having been a State Director for all three over the years, these are my comparisons from person experience. Mrs. America USED to be terrific. It USED to be televised. It USED to mean something. Mrs. International is a joke because their simply is NOTHING International about it. It is held in Chicago, is very expensive, even for delegates who get their way paid. Mrs. United States is a complete joke. The Director is a looney tune. I won't even go into the details of why this one is the worse by a country mile. (NT) -- Former Director, 07:23:57 08/27/09 Thu Are there any good ones for a Mrs competitor who would like to have the word Mrs begin her title? (NT) -- curious, 06:50:34 08/28/09 Fri Re:How about Mrs. All American ? It's been around a while and seems to draw some pretty good competition (though not all fifty states yet) (NT) -- Any others?, 07:24:21 08/28/09 Fri Married women playing young girl games. Ladies it's time to put away the tiara's and swimsuits and get on with life. (NT) -- No. All Mrs. pageants are sad., 07:56:17 08/28/09 Fri Why are YOU here if you feel that way? (NT) -- Makes no sense, 14:07:33 09/04/09 Fri It is semi true to get on with life but some cant so pageants work for them. Personally I love doing pageatns and love the fun of it. I would love to do at least 1 more someday just not sure which pageant to do. America is great but I have done twice now so I am looking in to International. (NT) -- Don't give up. I think there are many great pageants out there to try, 09:57:00 08/28/09 Fri Out of all pageants the America system is way more based on looks not so much substance. Just my opinion from competing in America, International and USA. You need to be the best looking lady to win America. (NT) -- It's very true, 10:01:31 08/28/09 Fri If you look at many of the photos of the top 5 standing the most beautiful woman isn't always the winner- a lot has to do with knowing how to play the game - the prettiest doesn't always win - at least not on their first try, not with MRS anyway (NT) -- -The best looking does not always win, 10:10:10 09/01/09 Tue Not so much substance? Are you kidding me? You just slammed every woman who has ever held a Mrs. America state or national title! (NT) -- Be careful when choosing your words!, 07:13:17 09/02/09 Wed California used to have a great state pageant, and then the State Director quit. Now they have some woman who makes the contestant's put on masks. It's all rather sad. (NT) -- California used to be the best state Mrs. America Pageant.....before the current state director., 20:53:30 09/02/09 Wed The thing about America is the ladies who win are wonderfully nice and approachable. The most beautiful are up there but don't win if they are unapproachable. (NT) -- jj, 05:48:28 09/03/09 Thu Isn't International really religious based? -- ??, 05:49:17 09/03/09 Thu No it isn't. -- iahdjlfjeolvnldm, 11:27:10 09/05/09 Sat No it's just expensive, and not really International. (NT) -- waste of hard earned money, 15:26:55 09/05/09 Sat Mrs. Idaho America 2007 is competing for Mrs. Idaho International so it can't be to bad of a pageant. (NT) -- Must be a good pageant, 17:34:54 09/05/09 Sat Is she really? New news here. I did not know Lauralyn was doing Mrs. International. (NT) -- Thank you for the update, 17:39:53 09/05/09 Sat She has been such a great rep for Idaho with the America system it's hard for me to see that she would do the Mrs. Internationl system. (NT) -- Not for me to decide. Oh well, 18:07:14 09/05/09 Sat Well, Lauralyn is competing. International is an amazing pageant system, but is expensive if you go at large. It does provide a more glamorous event than America does these days (at only five days), and attracts high caliber, beautiful and well rounded contestants. In the last few years Shannon Devine (Mrs US'06), Rachelle Joseph (Mrs America 03 1st RU) Janice McQueen Ward (Mrs US '99) and Stephanie Hunt (Mrs US '07) have all competed.They have a national PR firm to promote their winners, good prizes, and work hard to market a hip, fashion forward image. To me, it's currently #1, having taken the place of America once America started it's antics of the last few years. (NT) -- JMO, 20:04:03 09/05/09 Sat I think there is so much back stabbing in the Int system. I know when I went last year to nationals I could not believe what happen and how everyone was so upset about Laine Berry winning. It is very expensive to go to nationals and very expensive to have the wardrobe to pull it off. Good luck to Lauralyn but I don't have the money to ever do the Int system again. (NT) -- If you buy your title at large its even more money., 22:51:47 09/05/09 Sat

Subject: Wishing All the class of 09 the best!! Absolutely love CT and RI!! GO girls and make us proud!!!
Author: pageant watcher [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:12:38 09/05/09 Sat CT and RI love them!!!!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: I know I will probably get a lot of negativity for this but isn't this supposed to be Mrs. America?
Author: Thank you [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:53:04 09/05/09 Sat Many of these ladies are drop dead gorgeous, yes. But it reminds a little of the Miss USA pageant. When I think of Mrs. America, I think of someone who is mature in years (at least mid 30's), classy, attractive, nice, approachable, "NORMAL" like me!! When I picture Mrs. America, I see someone that has seen the ups and downs of marriage, weathered a few storms in that marriage and has the "lines" on her face to prove it! I'm not saying she has to have had a hard life but I feel like she should have lived a lot of life to be able to relate to Mrs. across the spectrum. Is it possible for someone who is 25 and married 2 years to be able to represent us all? Yes, it's a beauty pageant but there are SO many married ladies in their late 30's, 40's, 50's and beyond that are STUNNING. They have also "been there, done that", so as Mrs. America, I believe they could better offer advice and serve as a role model for others. I want to look up to Mrs. America and as someone who is 42 years old, I have a hard time "looking up" to someone in her 20's. Just so you know, I think there are some GORGEOUS ladies competing this week - makes me want to start working out!!! I'm sure many of them bring a lot to the table but they just lack experience. I know what you are thinking, someone who is 42 might only be married 2 years, yes, but they are 42. They have lived almost twice as long as someone 25, so it's a little different. I just think that the MRS. AMERICA PAGEANT should strive to be more than just a beauty pageant. It should stand for something and mean something to all of the married ladies in the country and worldwide. I really believe it has lost whatever it was that used to make it special and coveted. Just my opinion, please don't bash. Just wondering if anyone else feels the same and can contribute in a constructive manner. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Well, You are right it some things. I think a older woman would make a better role model but I can look up to a person in there 20's as long as the whole winning thing does not go to there head. (NT) -- Depends on how you look at it. Are there any contestants in there 40's? I don't think so, 18:03:25 09/05/09 Sat It is a beauty pageant so I don't think the judges care what the age of the winner is. (NT) -- At least in the America pageants I have done the winner has always been the best looking woman not the best role model that 's for sure, 18:05:43 09/05/09 Sat I actually agree with your every word (NT) -- Well put, 18:11:08 09/05/09 Sat

Subject: TOP 3 AT MRS. AMERICA?
Author: Younger than springtime [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:37:11 09/05/09 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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THIS IS TRUE BEAUTY! This is probably one of the greatest days of their long lives.....makes you appreciate the little things that can make a person's day. Congrats to these 3 MRS. AMERICAS! (NT) -- Love their smiles....., 17:33:12 09/05/09 Sat

Subject: MY TOP 12 FOR MRS. AMERICA
Author: by Karissa (former USA girl) [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:21:06 09/05/09 Sat 1. Pennsylvania 2. Wyoming 3. Utah 4. Vermont 5. North Carolina 6. Connecticut 7. Texas 8. Florida 9. Colorado 10.West Virginia 11.Kansas 12.Montana Of this group, here are my Top 5 Florida Pennsylvania West Virginia North Carolina Connecticut My guess is West Virgina for the win. She's tall, very pretty and natural, and has a wonderful story to tell. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I agree with some of your choices...I do like WV and she hasn't been spoken of much. This will be the underdog year most def as the smaller pageant states have sent some strong ladies. -- Melanie, 11:24:31 09/05/09 Sat My top 5 islamost the same just switch WV for CA -- She seems accomplished and passionate from her Mrs America Profile, 11:38:57 09/05/09 Sat

Subject: CANDIDS
Author: keep em coming [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:43:51 09/03/09 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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All the way CONNECTICUT!!!! She is my pick to win! Love her! -- GO MELANIE, 13:19:30 09/04/09 Fri I really like CT too! CA looks NOTHING like her head shot. Very disappointed. -- :(, 13:29:53 09/04/09 Fri Florida and Rhode Island look like twins!! (NT) -- very pretty, 09:27:13 09/05/09 Sat I know there are many out there that don't care for FL because of her crown chasing, but I totally think she could nab this! She looks fabulous for 51 years old (I know she'd had help), doesn't seem to be trying too hard with her make-up, hair and wardrobe and seems approachable. It would be cool to have an older lady win finally (NT) -- :), 09:49:39 09/05/09 Sat Mrs. Vermont is very pretty and long and tall and thin tooo - doesn't hurt. -- .., 11:13:54 09/05/09 Sat

Subject: Does anyone know the website address for the Mrs. Hawaii America pageant?
Author: Thank you [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:47:43 09/04/09 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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there isn't a website right now. (NT) -- sorry, 19:24:05 09/04/09 Fri

Subject: Is it just me or is this a much less competitive year than the last several?
Author: Still many beauties though [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:20:23 09/04/09 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I agree. This year is the least competitive in the last 10 years. Smaller state pageant numbers? No Tv? Wonder why. (NT) -- agree, 15:02:49 09/04/09 Fri It's not you. I am having a hard time picking 5 really great beauties. I know beauaty is subjective, but this seems like a weak year. The states that were hyped to death really let me down and the smaller states (VT, CT, PA) or ones that don't normally make top 10 are impressing me. (NT) -- abc, 15:03:32 09/04/09 Fri Everyone said the exact same thing last year...not very competitive. Blah blah blah.....the reality of this is this year we're going to get someone who isn't the most striking of the group but someone who is a natural beauty and not necessarily the stand out of the group. (NT) -- Top picks are CT, PA, and VT, 15:35:36 09/04/09 Fri You know, I'd have to agree as well. When I first saw the pics of the contestants on the America site I was in AWE! There looked to be so many steller beauties, BUT now after seeing the candids I'm not so sure. The ones I thought were standouts do NOT look like thier photos. I think Mrs America should ban photoshop, or at least have a photoshoot with each contestant using the same photographer when they arrive at Mrs America just to level the playing field and not give judges a false impression of what a contestant REALLY looks like. Don't get me wrong each women competing is steller in her own right and to make it to the Mrs America stage is an honor no doubt. -- Love pageants, 15:38:15 09/04/09 Fri Re: Is it just me or is this a much less competitive year than the last several? -- blah blah, 16:00:41 09/04/09 Fri

Subject: Look-a-likes?
Author: not necessarily these pics but in general. [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:56:34 09/02/09 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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NB, NC, VT (NT) -- me thinks it's going to be a brunette this year!, 14:57:58 09/02/09 Wed Nebraska is NE (NT) -- just to clarify, 15:50:02 09/02/09 Wed Of all the brunettes in the 51, I like CT! She stands out in all her candids, is very tall and very pretty. (NT) -- Marney, 17:02:12 09/02/09 Wed She is and I can see her up there (even winning) but tell her to watch her concealer! It's too light for her skin and is reflecting in photos. (NT) -- fyi, 06:15:48 09/03/09 Thu NC looks airbrushed to death and has veneers on all of her teeth. Beautiful lady but a little to fake looking to me. (NT) -- Cindy, 12:13:14 09/03/09 Thu NC is gorgeous in person, looks kinda like Lynda Carter from Wonder Woman TV show in the 70's. (NT) -- fan, 13:27:12 09/03/09 Thu I agree. All dolled up she's very glamorous, but her candids aren't very good. (NT) -- Top 5 at best, 13:40:32 09/03/09 Thu You act as if top 5 isn't good. In a national pageant just making it to the top 12 is fantastic. NC looks like she is having a blast!!! Personality means alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Just someone trying to keep things positive among the bashers!!, 14:05:42 09/03/09 Thu You are so right. only one can win, but the experience is incredible if you let it. Mrs. A is warm, approachable, kind and pretty. (NT) -- former contestant, 14:59:13 09/03/09 Thu NC is beautiful! Even in the non air brushed pictures she is just stunning (NT) -- She has that winning look, 16:48:00 09/03/09 Thu Personality wins Mrs. Congeniality! lol Mrs. NC is gorgeous but she's too pageant patty...fake looking. So are VT's teeth!!!! We need someone natural who doesnt require tons of makeup to look amazing. It can be done and hopefully from this group of 51 we'll get that. (NT) -- I personally like MT and CT, 19:47:26 09/03/09 Thu Actually, I would of the 3 pictured here, VT's teen th are the most natural looking of the group. (NT) -- The other smiles are beautiful but they do look too perfect to be natural. But I would love any of their smilies! Very pretty., 19:58:52 09/03/09 Thu VT teeth look like dentures...WAY too much gums showing. Looks like she put them in her mouth just before the photo was taken. (NT) -- less of a smile would have worked better for her, 21:01:22 09/03/09 Thu When you have a thin upper lip your gums usually show. I think she pulls it off and I don't think her teeth look like dentures. (NT) -- people can be mean when nobody knows who you are, 21:12:08 09/03/09 Thu She's beautiful! You go Vermont! (NT) -- Routing for an underdog., 21:16:30 09/03/09 Thu omg I totally agree w that poster that her teeth look like dentures. she's aware of how much her gums show when she smiles so she should know to ease up on that. very pretty girl, but not so much when she smiles that big. (NT) -- kiki, 06:21:58 09/04/09 Fri Geez, the girl can't help the way she's made. Don't be so picky! This isn't Miss USA. (NT) -- Geez, your mean, or feel threatened., 21:15:06 09/03/09 Thu Ah since Miss USA is the Superbowl of Miss pageants, then YES this IS Miss USA...the ladies are just married! (NT) -- Mrs. America is the best Mrs. Pageant, 06:23:01 09/04/09 Fri Mrs VT is seriously one of the top 5 beauties there. Teeth aside, she has the look to be in the top 10. Glad to see a smaller state with a strong rep! (NT) -- Go VT, 07:54:54 09/04/09 Fri I don't think NC is to pageant patty! what a comment. Wow! She would make a wonderful Mrs. America and I am hoping she takes that crown home with her. She is so kind inside and out. (NT) -- She will rock at the pageant. Cant wait to see it live, 11:13:50 09/04/09 Fri Oh she's totally patty!!! To posed and not natural enough. (NT) -- Even Maureen looks natural in candids, 13:17:57 09/04/09 Fri All of the women are posing! Have you seen the habitat shots. You couldn't ask for a more natural gal! When you are all dressed up you tend to pose more. By the way this is a pageant isn't it? (NT) -- Again! Just trying to stomp the bashers!, 13:45:54 09/04/09 Fri Re: Maybe these posters are just a little jealous? I'm thinking I am jealous in a good way....just really wanting to be there myself next year!! (crossing my fingers). I will pose, I will have my headshot airbrushed, I will have a great time. (NT) -- and, I will probably get bashed like everyone else, LOLOLOL!, 14:40:45 09/04/09 Fri

Subject: MORE MORE MORE
Author: national pix [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:59:40 09/02/09 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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In the top photo....I like Utah and Maine -- both very pretty, 17:00:52 09/02/09 Wed Whats with Ohio women and American Flag dresses? It just isn't right. Mrs Ohio United States wore that too! -- Ohioan, 17:03:22 09/02/09 Wed Flag dress is adorable -- Like it, 16:44:41 09/03/09 Thu Who's in the green dress in the top pic? -- wondering, 17:04:49 09/02/09 Wed Mrs Montana Lacey Kraft -- she looks different from her pro pics, 17:12:05 09/02/09 Wed Giselle! You Look Great! -- Your CA Pageant Friends, 17:29:20 09/02/09 Wed uh who cares if two people wore the same dress from the same state....shes beautiful!!! -- Stephanie fan!!!, 17:54:55 09/02/09 Wed Is NM an older contestant? She looks mid to late 40's but her bio shows a small child -- me, 18:50:38 09/02/09 Wed She's 37 -- but doesn't look it, 19:29:48 09/02/09 Wed I'm 42 and I have a 21 month old. What's the big deal? At 37, she's a young un. -- Former Mrs. Contestant, 19:46:40 09/02/09 Wed THANK YOU!! 41 myself and thinking about having one more! (NT) -- 40 is the new 30 or something like that, lol, 20:09:51 09/02/09 Wed Re: I am 44 and one more child is on it's way. (NT) -- N/A, 16:46:06 09/03/09 Thu That is awesome! Hope everything is going great with your pregnancy. Best wishes on your newest bundle of joy to come! (NT) -- trying to decide about 1 more at age 41....statistics concern me a bit, 12:00:05 09/04/09 Fri I'm 38 with a 2 yr old, but I'm told I look much younger. I guess it's always best to look younger when you're really not :) -- former LA contestant, 05:57:39 09/03/09 Thu Just found out NM just turned 30. -- ?, 06:10:51 09/03/09 Thu oooooo, she appears older than that -- ouch, 06:30:28 09/03/09 Thu Re: oooooo, you sound YOUNGER than that, lol -- Keep it nice!, 15:36:11 09/03/09 Thu I am OLDER than her, however am told I look her age or younger -- :), 15:55:47 09/03/09 Thu An American flag should be held not worn. She looks tacky and a bit trashy frankly. Loved her until she paraded in dressed like Uncle Sam -- Ohioan, 11:59:58 09/03/09 Thu OK, you are being just a tad too harsh. I agree that you really should not wear flag print anything, but to say that she looks trashy is taking it to an ugly level. Kindness goes a long way. -- Observation, 16:20:07 09/03/09 Thu Re: I just gotta say "WOW" when I saw California in these photos. She looks like she spends time in the gym to look great, not the typical starve yourself pageant/model look. BRAVO, I hope she does well. -- I would like to see more like that., 08:46:38 09/04/09 Fri NC looks like she is in great shape! Tall but what a great body! Not your average (NT) -- love her, 11:11:54 09/04/09 Fri Cali is buff, but not facially pretty enough to win. I have her in my Top 12 though. -- go PENNSYLVANIA!!, 13:16:37 09/04/09 Fri NC is not even in these pictures but since you brought it up- Yes she will do great. She is one of my favorites also. she has an amazing stage presents and will do well on stage. I saw the NC pageant this year along with many others and she really will be hard to beat (NT) -- Former Mrs, 11:17:32 09/04/09 Fri

Subject: Can anyone remind me of any state winners from the past 5 years or so that won their title over the age of 40? Thanks!!
Author: 41 and wondering if I can do this! [Edit]	Date Posted: 07:46:33 09/03/09 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Mrs. Maine America 2003 Leslie Poulin was 41 when she won her state title AND she won the National Trim Spa Fitness award at Mrs. America!!! That's quite an accomplishment for someone over 40! (NT) -- You can do it!, 07:52:24 09/03/09 Thu Melba - Mrs. Connecticut last year. I believe she was in her 50s. Beautiful woman! (NT) -- Becky Leeman, 07:56:37 09/03/09 Thu CT 2008 (Melba) was 54 and SC 2008 was 45. Both in top 12. (NT) -- :), 09:45:32 09/03/09 Thu Mrs. America is usually pretty young. (NT) -- Yes, 10:03:10 09/03/09 Thu Re: Mrs. Florida this year is in her fifties (NT) -- I think Mrs America is changing to represent the majority now...not just the twenty somethings., 10:26:24 09/03/09 Thu Mrs A is usually mid 30's but I think the trend will change as more older women are looking great and competin! (NT) -- We need that change!!!, 13:42:04 09/03/09 Thu a few years back there were a string of 25 year olds. Also a few years ago Marmel said he wanted "professional women" not just housewifes or moms. We have to remember that this is "Mrs." America not "Mrs. Mom" pageant. (NT) -- jj, 17:46:55 09/03/09 Thu Being a MOM is a full time job and THE hardest one at that. Hail to all the MOMS!!!!!! (NT) -- Don't knock it...the most rewarding job on the planet, 19:28:49 09/03/09 Thu I was not mocking it - because I was one for 20 years. I was just saying that Marmel said that and didn't care whether the ladies had children. I thought it was shallow. I'd love to see a stay-at-home mom win it. I just felt that I was at a disadvantage at the pageant for being "just a" mom. (NT) -- and proud of it., 21:19:02 09/03/09 Thu There still has never been a 40 year old win. Laurette Arnez was 40 but she was actually the 1st RU. But she was the closest. (NT) -- ..., 17:48:13 09/03/09 Thu Leslie Lam came the closest winning Mrs. A at age 39. It can be done!!!!! (NT) -- yay for the 40 somethings, 19:45:11 09/03/09 Thu I think WA was over 50 or close to it last year! (NT) -- WA gal, 19:27:13 09/03/09 Thu

Subject: Mrs. A Tickets For Sale

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Date Posted: 19:49:29 09/03/09 Thu

Hello! I had initially planned to go to Mrs. A (had the room reservations and everything) but something came up at work so I can't make it. I have already purchased my ticket. I have one ticket for prelims and one for finals that I am willing to sell at a discounted rate. Email me at blessed07@usa.com if you are interested. THX!

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Subject: Who is the oldest contestant this year? FL=50?
Author: curious [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:49:00 09/03/09 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: http://community.azstarnet.com/slideshows/flash/index.php?id=2444
Author: Slide show! Really Cool [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:04:37 09/03/09 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: CT All The Way!!!!!
Author: Sheree [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:11:48 09/02/09 Wed I love CT!! I really think she has what it takes to win!!! RI is great too!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: C'Mon Everyone! Let's Give A Big Shoutout To Our Favorite Queens And Wish Them Luck At Mrs. America!!!!!
Author: Marney [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:19:24 08/31/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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MISSOURI ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- MO Fan, 19:29:38 08/31/09 Mon NO THANKS!!! (NT) -- not a fan, 15:28:38 09/02/09 Wed This thread is to wish them well, not cut them down. Take it somewhere else if you're going to be at witch! (NT) -- not impressed, 17:09:56 09/02/09 Wed Good luck, Louisiana! You've already made us proud! (NT) -- LA Fan, 20:39:40 08/31/09 Mon Good luck, NC! We love you and win our not you have one the hearts of so many in NC (NT) -- You will do great.., 06:32:55 09/01/09 Tue Janet McCulloh for Mrs. America!!!!!! You make Florida proud! (NT) -- from Orlando, 07:38:29 09/01/09 Tue Best of Luck to Mrs. Kansas Dianne, Mrs. Florida Janet, and Mrs. North Carolina Julie. Love you ladies and I wish you all the very best!!!! (NT) -- Mrs. KS U.S., 08:25:41 09/01/09 Tue Maine loves our Mrs. Meredith Bickford! (NT) -- Best of luck, 11:35:27 09/01/09 Tue Good luck to Mrs. SC, Mrs. IN... Rebecca and Julie!!! Go get em ladies! (NT) -- Proud to know both of these amazing women!, 11:54:36 09/01/09 Tue Shoutout To Idaho and Ohio roomies I'm praying for you both !!! (NT) -- Kimberly Mulkey, 13:51:17 09/01/09 Tue Go Anji, Mrs Illinois! Have a great time & bring home the crown - we love you! (NT) -- Carol, 14:25:14 09/01/09 Tue GO NC!!!!!!!!! We are so proud of you Julie! (NT) -- BIG NC FAN, 14:29:58 09/01/09 Tue All the best to Mrs. AZ! (NT) -- GO ELISA, 17:14:41 09/01/09 Tue Re: C'Mon Everyone! Let's Give A Big Shoutout To Our Favorite Queens And Wish Them Luck At Mrs. America!!!!! -- kathy walbridge (bring it home to vermont), 05:33:38 09/02/09 Wed Good Luck Connecticut -- ., 07:19:52 09/02/09 Wed GOOD LUCK CACIA, MRS. DE! Big things come in small packages! -- Small Wonder State, 09:59:32 09/02/09 Wed The great state of TEXAS wishes our Mrs. Texas Melissa Pocza all the best!!!!!!!! -- Penny, 11:28:39 09/02/09 Wed We may be a small state, but we LOVE our Mrs. Jen Bisson!!! She is stunning and just as nice as she is pretty!! -- she was VT Teen USA and USA, 14:31:48 09/02/09 Wed Ditto to that! GO JENNIFER!!! -- VT Fan, 17:09:04 09/02/09 Wed Good Luck Stephanie...Ohio Rocks -- Rian Valentine, 17:56:15 09/02/09 Wed

Subject: MORE PHOTOS!!!
Author: so exciting [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:51:25 09/02/09 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yup NC is def out! I'm liking Nebraska. -- Marney, 12:15:00 09/02/09 Wed Why would you say such a rude thing??? I think she is lovely and I am not from North Carolina! -- just watching, 15:33:54 09/02/09 Wed Shes been being built up the past few months and her candids aren't what was expected. She only looks good all dolled up and we need a winner who is natural and looks good in candids as well as professional photos. -- my 2 cents, 15:51:09 09/02/09 Wed NC will be up there, but probably not win. -- former Mrs., 15:34:30 09/02/09 Wed

Subject: Was there no Mrs. World Pageant this year?
Author: jazz [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:13:05 09/01/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It's every 4 yrs. (NT) -- lol, 12:31:08 09/01/09 Tue None this year, which is odd. Poor Maureen hasn't had a pageant to compete in as Mrs. America. (NT) -- Really silly, 12:53:11 09/01/09 Tue Not really "odd", there have been several years without a Mrs. World Pageant. More like a bonus if there is one held. (NT) -- Foremer Mrs. State, 07:59:46 09/02/09 Wed yes it is odd to have a major national winner with no international pageant to compete at. that's supposed to be one of the perks of becoming mrs. america (NT) -- m. j., 12:16:39 09/02/09 Wed

Subject: Where can I find a photo of the new Mrs. Massachusetts America? They don't have a website anymore? Which is strange?!?!
Author: Any info on her would be appreciated [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:11:40 08/05/09 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The director is about 70/80 does not own a computer and has been sick, she was not at the pageant. There were only three ladies and the winner was the clear choice. I'm sure her picture will be posted soon. (NT) -- hope that helps, 18:50:47 08/05/09 Wed Is there any talk of the Mrs. MA 2010 Pageant?! Where was the pageant this year? Thanks! (NT) -- curious, 20:04:00 08/28/09 Fri The winner is the sister of Mrs. MA 2008 and a former Miss MA USA. (NT) -- :), 10:01:35 09/02/09 Wed

Subject: Some Mrs. from pictures I have seen seem to where very teenage looking attire. Not a good thing when you are a Mrs. I think it's important to keep up with ttrend all though I would watch what I where out and about.
Author: You are being watched [Edit]	Date Posted: 07:59:00 08/31/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Where are you seeing pictures (NT) -- from Mrs America, 18:36:15 09/01/09 Tue personal photos on facebook and state websites (NT) -- kiki, 18:57:32 09/01/09 Tue can you be more specific on where we can view the photos? (NT) -- Thanks SO much!, 21:11:14 09/01/09 Tue I agree!!! As a wife and mother I have found some of the pictures to be inappropriate. If you look at the Mrs. America website and go to the delegates you will see. Belly shirts, hip hugger jeans, and what appears to be a leather snap vest. This to me is tacky and not classy! Represent and represent well ladies. Be someone that women can relate to. (NT) -- My opinion, 05:30:37 09/02/09 Wed

Subject: Ok, I am getting excited for Mrs. America. Only 5 weeks until the girls leave. Let's start naming our favorites (with NO BASHING) for the top 10. I know not all of the pageants have been held, but I am ready to start focusing on OUR national pageant!
Author: YEAH! [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:26:17 07/27/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Love South Carolinas "bio" what a true example of overcoming whatever life throws your way. I'm excited to see her compete. She has that all American, sweet, humble look about her. I can't imagine what she went through. You go GIRL! (NT) -- excited for all ladies, 19:07:29 07/27/09 Mon Re: Can I say this without sounding silly? I think they are all (or will all) be GREAT! I am not ashamed to say I am soooo jealous. I wish I could win my state and go. I'm going to try next year. As for this year: GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE LADIES!!!!! (NT) -- 2010 VA Hopeful, 09:35:17 07/28/09 Tue We have a great rep from LA this year! Jennifer is the whole package, beautiful, intelligent, well-spoken and gives back to her community while being a Mom. (NT) -- LA fan, 15:54:11 08/07/09 Fri AL, CO, CT, IN, KY, NE, NC, OH, OK, TN. Others that I liked..FL, IA, NV, NM, TX (NT) -- From looking on the MA website, 10:05:09 08/20/09 Thu I like Utah, Florida, North Carolina,Virginia, and Nebraska. Don't agree with your Iowa or New Mexico. (NT) -- pretty women, 10:10:34 08/20/09 Thu Texas, N. Carolina, Florida, Maine, Montana, Alaska, & Louisiana are my top faves. Hope to see some of them up there! (NT) -- Mrs. A Fan, 11:30:41 08/20/09 Thu Based on photos from the Mrs. America website and photos from state websites, here are my Top 10: CA, GA, IA, KY, NE, NC, OH, OK, TX, VA (NT) -- Just for fun., 12:12:59 08/20/09 Thu For fun- NC-NE-KY-NY-MD-SC-CA-AZ-OK-VA (NT) -- can't wait to see, 12:35:33 08/20/09 Thu SC, NC, IN, NV, NE, OK, UT, MI, HI, GA (NT) -- TOP 5 would be NV, IN, NC, SC, GA, 09:05:56 08/23/09 Sun Don't see if at all for SC for top 10 however I do see NC possibly winning. I believe these two states have the same directors, yes? (NT) -- no name, 11:11:44 08/24/09 Mon No they don't. NC def has a chance at the crown. Not SC at all. (NT) -- kiki, 11:59:06 08/24/09 Mon They do have the same director. I have seen SC in person and she has a tremedous glow about her onstage. She also has a great story too. NC is undeniably beautiful but I think SC has a lot to offer as well! (NT) -- SC gal, 05:12:27 08/25/09 Tue Why can't these women win on their own instead of using these sob stories to get them a crown? I'm just saying and I believe that's what she is doing. (NT) -- no name, 14:30:05 08/25/09 Tue I just love Wyoming and Michigan's personal story on the national web site. (NT) -- Wyoming and Michigan Fan, 13:08:13 08/27/09 Thu Montana impresses me...having MS and still accomplishing what she sets out to do. (NT) -- fan, 14:43:53 08/27/09 Thu NC- has this. go to the Mrs. America web site and pull her up. I really beleive I see the next Mrs. America in her. (NT) -- GA-gal hoping NC wins this, 10:06:34 08/28/09 Fri NC is gorgeous...but gorgeous doesn't necessarily win. Maureen wasn't the best looking last year. I don't think NC will win...top 5 perhaps, but not the win. (NT) -- It will be someone who isn't being talked about at all that will win, 15:16:04 08/28/09 Fri Maureen and Florida were my guess for the title from prelimins. I think Maureen is beautiful, stop being a hater and be nice. Didn't your mom tell you if you don't have anything nice to say don't say it at all. Good Advice in my opinion (NT) -- Feel the love....., 15:34:55 08/28/09 Fri Chill out! Noone said Maureen was pretty. She just wasn't the best looking there, which proves it's not about who is the most beautiful! (NT) -- You're obviously a trouble maker...take it to another board, 09:32:00 08/29/09 Sat that should read "noone said Maureen wasn't pretty" (NT) -- again...take your drama elsewhere, 09:33:05 08/29/09 Sat Well, I think you are totally wrong and it's not going to be just anyone. It will be one of the best looking woman and Mrs. NC is just that. She is not my favorite but this is Mrs. America- Come on ladies don't fool yourself. (NT) -- It's always the best looking lady, 07:50:41 08/31/09 Mon Marueen was by far the best looking and she won. What are you talking about? (NT) -- best looking always wins, 07:52:58 08/31/09 Mon No she def wasn't the best looking. Beautiful, but not the most by any means. And yes, this is Mrs. America and we've all seen winners who weren't the best looking of the group. NC will do well, but won't win. You can tell she'll be too "pageant patty". (NT) -- Best looking doesn't always win...lots of Mrs. A experience, 10:28:06 08/31/09 Mon I too love there personal stories but this is Mrs. America and they are ok looking but the personal stories never take home the crown. It's the best looking lady. (NT) -- duhhhh, 07:55:24 08/31/09 Mon And you are definitely wrong about that remark saying the best looking lady takes home the crown. Trust me, in my fifteen years of going to Mrs. America, there have been numerous times when the most attractive woman DID NOT win. It's a crap shoot and it's anyone's title. Wait and you will see that this is accurate. (NT) -- Been there mucho times, 14:53:40 08/31/09 Mon You're absolutely right! And to "duhhhh"...the duh is on you because those of us who have been involved in pageantry for many years know that in many cases, the most beautiful women are left behind because of the all important interview. Brains def comes before beauty...but if you have both, it's a bonus! (NT) -- 25 + years in the biz, 19:14:31 08/31/09 Mon But that is to suggest that the most beautiful people cannot have the best interviews and that those who are not as pretty do better in interview. I have been told many times before that sometimes a judge can be intimidated by perceived "perfection." And after the last few years of watching contests and seeing the surprise outcomes, it does make me wonder. Is being too much of a standout or too much of the obvious choice a flaw? We shall see. (NT) -- Hum, 20:01:08 08/31/09 Mon

Subject: Mrs. America has a Myspace page!!! Came across it just today when I was poking around on there.
Author: www.myspace.com/mrsamericapageant [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:18:33 08/31/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: BEST OF LUCK MRS. MICHIGAN!!!
Author: Go Lynette [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:16:40 08/31/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: When do the delegates arrive and does anyone know a mailing address to send good luck gifts?
Author: thanks! [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:15:13 08/28/09 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I would like that info too, mailing address (NT) -- BUMP, 11:38:13 08/29/09 Sat Loews Ventana Canyon Resort 7000 N Resort Dr Tucson, AZ 85750- Hope this helps! (NT) -- well wishes to all!, 08:44:23 08/30/09 Sun Does anyone have the agenda? Interview day, etc? (NT) -- M, 12:41:30 08/31/09 Mon

Subject: When and what tv station will the pageant be televised on?
Author: Cindy [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:48:28 08/26/09 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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NONE! (NT) -- sorry, 20:47:34 08/26/09 Wed I remember when the pageant would be held every year. It was a welcoming tool for State Directors because the national office would have an ad going doing the show. State Directors would get tons of referrals. Not any more. (NT) -- Former Director, 07:17:09 08/27/09 Thu VERY SAD for our system that no one would televise our pageant. What happen when it felt like America liked to see Mrs. America? (NT) -- Maybe next year, 10:10:42 08/28/09 Fri It is sad. This used to be the top dog. Winner got a car, jewels, a scooter.Now, nothing really. Why are they having the big name hosts there if its not on tv? Is it to ease the flack like they got last year of a bad show? (NT) -- just curious, 10:20:05 08/28/09 Fri Tune into www.mrsamerica.tv to watch the pageant as well as backstage behind the camera moments -- Kimberly Mulkey, 12:45:05 08/28/09 Fri I too am bummed that the pageant will not be televised. but let'sbe honest, the television show was not good the way it was done. I LOVE watching pageants, but even I found myself yawning at the tv show. The entertainment is not good. The camera work is terrible! It is just poorly done. The editing is really bad - the way they chop up the announcements of the top ten. ugh.... If you watch USA or America - they are done so much better. Action shots of the camera panning from girl to girl. Smooth seemless transitions. I hope that they are taking some time off to take a look at the production as a whole. We want tosee the womens reaction when they are called out!!!! Not a bad editing job that shows her just reaching the front of the stage for top ten. I just think it needs a lot of work before a network will pick it up. -- Hoping for the best., 09:35:59 08/30/09 Sun Wishing this was the year that a network would pick it up. I heard no one picked it up because America is not intrested in who is Mrs. America. Very sad many not into the whole Mrs. Competing in pageants. (NT) -- To each is own I guess, 07:46:11 08/31/09 Mon What is their schedule like this year? Last year was hotel the entire time except for the mall trip. Any one know? (NT) -- ?, 07:47:32 08/31/09 Mon

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW MRS. AMERICA ANDREA ROBERTSON OF MISSOURI!

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