Happy Saint Patrick's Day

Hello! Just wishing everyone a Happy Saint Patrick's Day. For those that don't know, here is brief history of Saint Patrick:

Saint Patrick was born in England and as a young boy he was kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery. After many years of being "pig boy" and praying at least 100 times a day, he was rescued and able to attend school. Not to long afterwards he went back to Ireland (who at the time practiced Paganism..sorry if my spelling was wrong) and preached the Word of God. He died on March 17th.

That is why we celebrate Saint Patrick's day. To remember Saint Patrick and the good he did in the name of God.

Green is the color of Ireland which is why we associate green with Saint Patrick's day and the shamrock is a symbol for the trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

Jacki
Think Global. Think Green.

Earth Hour 2010

Here is an event for all. Earth Hour 2010. This is on March 27, 2010 at 8:30 pm local time. All you need to do it turn out your lights for 1 hour. Thats it. This organization raises awareness to climate change and this event is a worldwide event. Cities all over have participated before and already there are more saying that they are going to participate this year. New York, Sydney, LA are just a few of the big cities that have participated in the past. Visit www.earthhour.org to learn more or send me an email for an invite.

Think Global. Think Green.
Jacki

Education is very important for everyone!

Hello! Just a quick note. No matter how old you are or where you are at in your life, you should always take the time to further your education. I am a titleholder, stay at home mom with one on the way, volunteer and a wife. I am still finding time to go back to school. I believe that if we want our kids to see importance on going beyond high school with their education, we must lead the way. I have had previous college under my belt but recently started up with my degree in Environmental Policy and Management. My husband has recently started his masters in Business Administration (emphasis in finance) and he wants to go on after that. I know its hard with the recession but most colleges will work with you to make sure that you can finance going back to school. For those that have returned to school, keep up the great work. Everything we do that is positive in our lives, we are passing to the next generations.

God Bless,
Jacki

Clean the World, please donate!

In my last blog I started talking about the Clean the World organization. Well, I am going to post a few of the items they are asking for and the address to send them too. Please visit www.cleantheworld.org to see the whole list and drop off locations.

Soap
Toothbrushes
Feminine Products
Q-tips
Toilet paper
Baby wipes
Diapers
Powder formula
Baby Food


There are many needs for medical items such as

acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325 mg- large bottles
ibuprofen (Motrin) 200 mg- 500 ct large bottles
antacids
baby aspirin
bandaids (all sizes)
hydrogen peroxide

plus much much more.

The address to send these items to is

Clean the World
8026 Sunport Drive, Ste 306
Orlando, FL 32809

Also on the website is the drop off locations. Thanks so much!

God Bless,
Jacki

Official Platform of Mrs. Virginia US Beauties 2010

Well, I have finally nailed down the platform for Mrs. Virginia US Beauties 2010. "Think Global. Think Green." This is a platform about educating about green lifestyle and advocating the need for community involvement as well as government involvement. My first big appearance supporting the official platform will be the Earth Day/Arbor day celebration at the NOVA Annandale campus here is northern Virginia. I will be educating myself as well as what being "green" actually composes of. I will be taking tours of recycling centers, landfill complexes and waterworks. During National Environmental Education Week (April 11-17, 2010) I will be reading to elementary school child books about what they can do to be "green". I will be working with the Clean the World organization (www.cleantheworld.org) by going to the areas hotels and talking to them about recycling the old soap and shampoo for them to be turned into new soap (and shampoo) that will be sent throughout the world (currently to Haiti) to prevent disease. I will then be asking the national hotel for the pageant, the Holiday Inn at Rolling Hills, to do a collection during the days of the pageant to help offset the increased activity.

Headshots by Todd

My husband took my headshots. Well done I think!

Upcoming Events

Health and Fitness Expo- January 16 & 17 2010. Will be appearing on the 17th in the afternoon at the DC convention center (www.dcconvention.com)

School Supply Box Packing - January 18 2010. Northern Virginia Community College cafeteria from 11 am - 2pm. Packing boxes to be sent to school children in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Jacki