Brandon Parade

Today, I rode the Home Federal Bank train through the Brandon parade. The theme of the parade was veteran's appreciation. Thank you to those that have protected and fought for our freedoms!!!

Mega Heart Exhibit

I had a great day at the Avera Heart Hospital helping out with the Mega Heart Exhibit and the American Heart Association. It was great to meet the children of Holy Spirit, St. Mary's and St. Michael's schools!!!

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Special Olympics Polar Plunge

I had a great afternoon judging costumes at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge!! Over $40k was raised at the Sioux Falls Polar Plunge. What a great day with fantastic weather for the jumpers. Many of the jumpers wore themed costumes including the Smurfs, SNL characters, Braveheart and 007!!

Mrs. South Dakota International Pageant Ribbon Cutting

The Ribbon Cutting for the Mrs. South Dakota International Pageant was today at the Chamber of Commerce office in downtown Sioux Falls. The room was filled with many friends and family. We are blessed to have so much support of this new business venture!!

Princess Ball

Tonight I greeted the young ladies at the Father/Daughter Princess Ball at DANCE studio in Sioux Falls. It was great to see these fathers spending time with their daughters and learning the steps together.

Ms. Wheelchair South Dakota 2010

Congratulations to Kristi Allen, the new Ms. Wheelchair South Dakota 2010!!!

Miss SDSU and Miss Brookings 2010 Pageant

Today I helped at the Miss SDSU and Miss Brookings 2010 Pageant. Congratulations to the newly crowned Miss SDSU 2010 Anne Koepp & Miss Brookings 2010 Jenna Smeenk!!!