I have been so lucky to have great sponsors for this experience. I guess there are some particpants who have the ability to cover the costs and not need to go out and talk with people for sponsors. I am not one of those people. My mom and dad also felt that going out and talking with people was all part of the learning experience of NAM, National American Miss Pageant. Part of what we are judged on is personal interview - or one on one communication. By me going and speaking with people and businesses, I would be practicing this valuable trait and gaining more confidence. I practiced with my mom and dad, what to say, how to say it, and most importantly, looking them in the eyes if I was face to face with them. I admit, making those first few calls, I was nervous. But after a while, I gained confidence and felt more comfortable speaking.
It is hard asking for sponsors, I have to be honest. But in addition to just asking for sponsors, I was also hoping to help my sponsors feel a part of my journey. I hope they did. They made my experience possible. I am becoming more confortable speaking one on one and in public. I am so grateful for their generosity.
For my state pageant, many of my family members sponsored me.
My parents
My Grandma & Aunt Mary
My Grandpa & Grandma Pat
My Nana
My Uncle Erik & Aunt Christy
My Uncle Chris & cousins
For my nationals pageant, I was sponsored by some local businesses.
6 Degree Nutrition
Macey's Grocery Store
Dry Creek Dental - Dr. Sheffield Lloyd
As well as my photography sponsor
To all of you, thank you thank you thank you for being a part of this experience with me.
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