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Subject: Miss Ohio allowed a sponsor on stage access to rehearsals? Author: can anyone confirm they heard Hempy say that? [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 17:40:26 09/30/21 Thu In reply to: 's message, "Note to Local Directors- The official Miss Ohio sponsor, Jeff Knedler owner of Hempy Water stood on stage in front of all the candidates during Miss Ohio week rehearsal and stated to Steven Oliveri, “Remember, I have an open checkbook for Miss Ohio”. Lora was the one and only candidate he endorsed and supported financially. Yes, I did say he stood on stage, as he was permitted access to areas and to the candidates that not even the local directors were allowed due to the pandemic. Also, none of the Top 10 are returning this year, NONE. Please read the above again and truly think about taking a year off and not holding a local this year. If you believe in Miss America, then shouldn’t you stand with these young women? You are part of the MAO, whose mission is “To prepare great women for the world and prepare the world for great women.” Lead by example and show them how great women can take a stand for what is right and just." on 16:07:32 09/30/21 Thu [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> Subject: Confirmed by a contestant, yes. Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:12:23 09/30/21 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: All the contestants can attest to this. if this doesn't convince you there's wrong-doings going on then you are a fool for not seeing this Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:53:01 09/30/21 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: So, to clarify, were others- like parents and EDs afforded this access as well? Were other sponsors? Was it just one time? Was he there for 15 mins or hours? Was he hanging out all week? Did he join the contestants or board/volunteers for dinner at any point? I wonder what else went on right in front of everyone's face that we don't know about yet? Maybe they weren't noticed at the time, but with reflection on what we know now, there's something off. Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:27:25 09/30/21 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Jeff Knedler was on a judging panel for some of the scholarships awarded during Miss Ohio. So, yes he was around. Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 21:03:35 09/30/21 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]