Weekend of appearances- Jan. 23, 2010

I had a great weekend and was privileged to attend a fundraiser for the Warner Robins Masonic Lodge #207. This civic organization hosts a number of community events that help the elderly, children and families in need. The Brothers of Warner Robins Masonic Lodge #207 also sponsored me when I competed for the title of Miss Black GA USA last April. It was a pleasure fund-raising with them and I look forward to working with them in the future.
I also attended the Warner Robins High school scholarship pageant. I was amazed at the level of talent the 21 young ladies possessed. The production was seamless and the host, Miss Warner Robins 2010, Tara Scroggins was delightful and full of energy.
I must admit that I selfishly enjoyed being on the spectator's side of the house at the pageant, but I do miss the rush of a good pageant competition.
Who knows what's next after this title? I am thankful to have won Ms Black GA USA and think I am officially out of pageant retirement.
Take care and thanks to all that made my busy weekend a memorable one.
April Crawley

Lunch at the Peachtree Westin Hotel

This month I was invite to speak at a luncheon at the Westin Peachtree in downtown Atlanta. The event was held for children that are in the foster care system in the state of Georgia. Several small business owners, government officials, and corporations were represented. I had the fortunate pleasure of being a speaker along side Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks. We both spoke on the topic of following your dream. It was a wonderful experience and I got to meet so many people that are heavily involved int he foster care system.

Chris Kids Classes

I had the opportunity to work with the Chris Kid's organization to teach classes to foster children. I was very impressed this last month with the students and their excitement. The students were mostly high school aged (from 14 - 19) and were from schools around the Metro-Atlanta area. We had the opportunity to talk on topic such as social graces, etiquette, interviewing skills, and communication skills. We played games and did role playing. I would like to thank the director of the program for offering me such a great opportunity to have one on one time with the kids.

Kroger Tour

I was happy to be a part of the Kroger Company's launch of a pilot program called Celebrate YOU! in select stores in Atlanta, Georgia targeting women of color on November 10-11, 2007. I traveled to several Kroger stores and spoke about the importance of good health in young children. The goal of the program is to assist women of color make more educated choices as it relates to their health and wellness. Since so many diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and stroke, affect minority populations in alarming numbers. A program created by L.A.I. Communications, Celebrate YOU! aims to “edu-tain” (educate and entertain) consumers so they can learn to take a holistic approach to health and wellness for themselves and their families. Myself (Ms. Black Georgia) and several Kroger stores featured fun cooking demonstrations on holiday favorites by the American Diabetes Association’s best-selling authors, Fabiola Gaines, Rojean Williams and Chef Shawn Franklin of the Family Style Soul Food Diabetes Cookbook and Healthy Soul Food Cooking.

Inspiration

Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; for it becomes your Destiny.