Hooksett Old Home Day

I loved performing and meeting everyone at Hooksett Old Home Day. It was a great day of family fun! Music, food, entertainment, vendors and more! One of the runners from the morning race in Tilton recognized me and came over to say hi and thank you!

Mark your calendar for next year's Hooksett Old Home Day http://hooksettoldhomeday.org/

Tanger Outlet 2nd Annual Fit For Families 5K Run/Walk

It was so exciting to start my year of service at The Tanger Outlet Center in the beautiful Lakes Region of Tilton, New Hampshire for the 2nd Annual Fit For Families 5K Run/Walk. It was amazing to volunteer with Miss New Hampshire local titleholders. We gave out water and cheered on the participants. The community event promoted and encouraged a healthy, happy lifestyle to fight breast cancer with the proceeds going to LRGHealthcare.

Please join the us next year for the 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk http://www.tangeroutlet.com/Race/Race.aspx?Center=tilton

First City Tour

I had a wonderful morning touring New Hampshire's First City (settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest permanent settlement in NH and the 7th oldest in the U.S.) to say hello to old friends and meet new friends. Thank you to everyone at Kaleo, Harvey's Bakery, Nicole's Hallmark and Jewelry Creations (join the Jewelry Creation Nation on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/jewelry.creations and visit http://www.jewelrycreationsinc.com/) for the warm welcome! I can't wait for Apple Harvest Day on October 2nd. For more information please visit http://www.dovernh.org/

Introducing Miss Strafford County 2011

Thank you so much! Words can't even begin to describe how excited and happy I am to have the opportunity to serve as Miss Strafford County 2011. This whole experience is still surreal to me right now! I am thrilled to be a member of the Miss New Hampshire Family and can't wait to start preparing for Miss New Hampshire 2011!

Thank you to all of the Miss Strafford County volunteers for your dedication to this wonderful program. Congratulations to all of the wonderful Miss Strafford County Finalists. And a special thank you to Lissa...it is honor to follow in your graceful footsteps.

Sincerely, Kamilah Fucci, Miss Strafford County 2011

P.S. My platform work begins with the MS Walk in Keene, NH on September 26th. We walk together to make a powerful statement, and to keep moving toward a cure. Each step we take brings us closer to a world free of MS. Please join me http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/MAMWalkEvents?px=8614956&pg=personal&fr_id=15311.

Hold Your Dream

The search is on for the next Miss Strafford County to be crowned on September 18th at the Portsmouth Christian Academy Theatre. The theme will be, "Hold Your Dream" with a special farewell performance by the amazing Lissa Silk, Miss Strafford County 2010.

There WILL be an Outstanding Teen, PreTeen and Princess Program too.

For more information email straffordcountyscholarshipprogram@hotmail.com

**The Miss Strafford County Scholarship Program is incredibly proud of our titleholders. Every single Miss Strafford County has gone on to win additional awards and scholarships at the Miss New Hampshire Pageant...and the last two Miss Strafford County titleholders were named Top Ten Finalists!

Mr Strafford County

Thank you to everyone who participated in and attended our First Mr. Strafford County Fundraiser. A big thank you to our host WHEB's Justin McIsaac. Congratulations to the new Mr. Strafford County Will Jenkins from Planet Fitness; First Runner-up Dover Mayor Scott Myers and Second Runner-up Rochester Mayor T.J. Jean. http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100731/GJNEWS_01/707319943

Mr. Strafford County
Girls’ Night Out for a Great Cause!
Thursday, July 29th 8p-10p
Dover Bowl - 11th Frame Bar and Function Room
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139084256119253

The Miss Strafford County Scholarship Program and the Dover Bowl announce a special Girls' Night Out Event: Mr. Strafford County, Thursday, July 29th from 8p–10p at the 11th Frame Bar and Function Room at Dover Bowl.

Contestants will compete in Sportswear, Formal or Professional Attire and On Stage Question. A panel of local judges including Leslie Feliciano, Founder of the Miss Strafford County Scholarship Program and Erika Lehman, Former Miss University will select the first Mr. Strafford County based on personality, style and audience appeal.

Mark Bowen of the Dover Bowl said, “We are looking forward to a fun night for a great cause. The Dover Bowl has been a long time supporter of the Miss Strafford County Scholarship Program and we are excited to cheer on the Mr. Strafford County finalists.”

Proceeds from the event will support the Miss Strafford County Scholarship Fund. The Miss Strafford County Scholarship Program is an official Miss America local preliminary and has granted more than $24,000 in scholarships since 2006. Additionally, the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program grants more than $85,000 in scholarships each year. Miss New Hampshire Program and it’s twenty-seven local preliminaries are all nonprofit corporations with group 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.

Tickets are $10 for women and $20 for men, available at the door.

For information, call Dover Bowl at 742-9632. To nominate a Mr Strafford County contestant, please email straffordcountyscholarshipprogram@hotmail.com.

The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance. For more information please visit http://www.missnh.com/ and http://www.missstraffordcounty.blogspot.com/.

Event timeline:
7:30p Pink Carpet Arrivals and Paparazzi Photos
8:00p Mr Strafford County Introductions and On Stage Question Competition
8:15p Sportswear Competition (think Swimsuits or Golf Attire)
8:30p Formal or Professional Wear Competition (Tuxedos, Khakis, Work Wear – anything goes!)
8:45p Judge Deliberation
9:00p Crowning

Relay for Life Rochester, NH

Relay for Life on June 25th and 26th was one of the most special nights of my life so far. I was honored to attend the annual 'survivor sit-down dinner' where hundreds of cancer survivors come together for a nice meal before the event and share stories, give hope and inspire each other to keep fighting back against cancer. One of my new friends,Corey, who is 15 years old(pictured), addressed the survivors with an emotional speech of his story at the survivor dinner. Corey is an amazing person! After the dinner I had the privilege of kicking off the Relay for Life 2010 over the loud speakers...tons of people poured onto the track carrying their team signs, remembering loved ones, and fighting the battle against cancer with every step they took and every dollar raised. Relay for Life Rochester rose over $180,000 for the American Cancer Society! Thank you so much to the Relay for Life Committee members who worked long hours all year to produce a tremendous event! See you all next year.