Ms. Virginia Senior America2011 Pageant

“Senior Ladies Rock”

Thursday, May 19, 20112:00-5:00 p.m.

Reception Immediately Following

Lee Center Kauffman Auditorium1108 Jefferson St.

Alexandria, VA 22314

“Age of Elegance”

Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgeryfor your support of the Ms. Virginia Senior

America Pageant for the last 10 years.

Thank You

Christine L. Waleski (center) of Cameo Club presents Certificate ofAppreciation to Phyllis Chorazy, C.O.O. and Dr. Robert Sigal of

Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery, Reston.

Dr. Al Mott, FounderMs. Senior America, Inc.

Produced by:

Annmarie Pittman, State Director, Pageant DirectorWendy Pinhey, Assistant Director

Diane Roberts, Assistant Pageant Director

and the

The Virginia Senior America Cameo Club

Pageant Co-Hosts Jim Seeley

Pinky O’Neil

27th Anniversary 2011MS. Virginia Senior America Pageant

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MS. VIRGINIA SENIOR AMERICACAMEO CLUB

Elsie Bartlett - PresidentEdna Knicely - Vice President

Ruth Barnett - SecretaryIrene Burton - Treasurer

MEMBERS

Charlotte Allen

Suzi Athanas

Rommie Behrens

Jackie Bong-Wright

Gladys Bowles

Brenda Brokaw

Suni Chapman

Shelby Byrd Clark

Joyce Reilly Clautice

Kathryn Fanelli

Millie Felts

Toby Greenwald

Suzann Howe

Linda F. Huntley

Olga Jevtich

Betty V. Mann

Nancy Lee Martin

Pinky O’Neil

Jo Ann Pendley

Mary Petroni

Wendy Pinhey

Annmarie Pittman

Roberta Quander

Maureen Fitzpatrick Ribble

Diane Roberts

Dorothy Russ

Bessie Saunders

Christine Waleski

Beverly Wetherbie

Diane O’Dell Yopp

MVSA Cameo Jewels Celebrate Christmas

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Ms. Virginia Senior America 2010

Linda Farren Huntley

Wow, what a wonderful year I have had representing the state ofVirginia as the 2010 Ms. Virginia Senior America (making 120some appearances, speeches and performances—among them thegrand opening of the casino at the prestigious Greenbrier Hotel in

West Virginia and riding in the parade with Debbie Reynolds and Barbara Eden). It has been an honor and a privilege to

serve in this wonderful capacity. Just remember all you beautiful contestants vying for the crown of

Ms. Virginia Senior America 2011—SENIOR LADIES ROCK!!!

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Rich Massabny, Wendy Pinhey, Ralph Kuethe and, Julie Moore

MS. VIRGINIA SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRich Massabny - Chairman

Ralph KuetheJulie MoorePinky O’Neil

STATE DIRECTORSAnnmarie Pittman

Wendy Pinhey

OUR SUPPORTERSSPONSOR

Milo Jevtich, M.D.

BOOSTERSDon BartlettFranklin BurtonLinda ByrdSabrina & Julie DavisAlbert DeLancyDublin Lions ClubAnita GeffingerTheresa G. HazelMark LappinCarol Lewis

Squire L. MuseOrville KnicelyDavid PinheyJohn RibbleMandy & James StanleyGeorge WaleskiJason & Katie Lynn

WeissbergAnthony J. Zevgolis

Don BartlettBrenda BrokawFranklin BurtonAlbert DeLancyAnita GeffingerTom HuntleyOrville KnicelyMark Lappin

David PinheyWendy PinheyAnnmarie PittmanMaureen RibbleCal RobertsDiane RobertsBeverly Wetherbie

SPECIAL THANKS TOIrene Burton, Reception ChairCopyland Printing, ProgramSam Fanelli, L.A. EXPRESS DJS, Sound

EngineerForever Young, TVSuzann Howe, Advertisement Chair Maggie Krause, PianistLee Center StaffJulie Moore, Publisher, Buyer’s Guide NewspaperLincolnia CenterLaVerne Short, Lee Center Reservationist The Fountains at Washington HouseChristine Waleski, Cameo Club Super Ad

Salesperson Jim Walton/Edna Knicely, TicketsBob Wetherbie, Photographer Mike Williams, Ventures in Video,

Videographer

BACK STAGE STAFF

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JUDGING PROCEDURESInterview: One of the most important aspects of the Pageant is for the judges to meet eachcontestant individually. It is during this personal interview that the judges have an opportunityto observe personality, charm and conversational ability.

Evening Gown: Clothes don’t make a woman, but rather it is the woman who makes theclothes. During this event, the judges seek the contestant whose poise and grace display notonly her style of clothes, but also her style of life.

Inner Beauty: Physical beauty is recognized, but the Pageant seeks to emphasize that true beau-ty is a matter of insight as well as eyesight. Each contestant is given the opportunity to present astatement which conveys her “philosophy of life”.

Talent: The talent presentation is an integral part of the Pageant. It is designed to encouragetalent from music to art to homemaking, and demonstrates that these gifts do not diminishwith age.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDThe Ms. Virginia Senior America organization offers a Community Service Award to honor thecontestant who excels in volunteer service in her community. This optional event is judgedindependently from the rest of the Pageant. The contestant chosen for this award need not be aPageant finalist. To qualify she must submit a short essay describing her activity and supplysupportive information to substantiate her involvement. The selection is made prior to thePageant and the selected contestant is recognized at the Ms. Virginia Senior America Pageant.Prior recipients of this award include: Dorothy Russ, Beverly Wetherbie, Barbara Guerrieri,Patricia Torrence King, Jackie Bong-Wright, Suzann Howe, Nancy Lee Martin, Mary Sunbeam,Betty Mann, Suzi Athanas and Linda F. Huntley.

Linda F. Huntley, right, won the Community Service Award at last year’s pageant.

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MEET THE JUDGESJulie Moore, Judges' Co-Chairperson, is publisher of the Buyer’s Guide newspaper, which car-ries local advertising and leisure news offerings, and is mailed to 100,00 homeowners in FairfaxCounty through five zoned editions. A strong supporter of the arts, Julie has enjoyed publish-ing local arts news and events to area readers for over 34 years.

Jackie Bong-Wright, Judges’ Co-Chairperson, is the President & CEO of the Vietnamese-American Voters Association. Crowned Ms Virginia Senior America in 2004, Ms. Bong-Wrightserves as host of VNDC Radio, commentator for SBTN TV, and reporter for the Asian FortuneNewspaper. She graduated with a Master of Science in International Relations fromGeorgetown University.

Ralph Kuethe, our Pageant auditor, is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel. He served 41 yearswith the U.S. government—33 in the military and 18 years as a civilian with the DefenseIntelligence Agency. Ralph was an ardent tap dancer and performed for many years with theSnappy Tappers.

JUDGESLeslie Morton holds a Master of Science degree from Texas A&M University and is currently aProfessor in professionalism and civility at George Mason University. She has over 20 crown-winning titles in her pageant career, including being a former Miss Dallas USA, Miss TexasUSA runner up, and Miss Congeniality. She continues her pageant work as a private successcoach and motivational speaker for girls.

Milton Nelson graduated with a Business Administration degree at the City College of NewYork. He is a Choir director, organist, and piano teacher. He has performed extensively inFrance, New York, California and the Washington area at public and private events as well as inchurches and senior centers for thousands of people. He was awarded the ArmyCommendation Medal in 1965.

Sophie Luu is the President of Vietnam Washington DC Radio. She has been a News Anchorfor 14 years and a talk show host for several programs, including fashion, music, and entertain-ment. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Program Management, andhas received many awards as a top business salesperson during the past years.

David Colton is one of our Community Service Judges. He is very active in community activi-ties. He has served as Vice President of the Lincolnia Hills Civic Association and as a member ofthe Alexandria Sister City Committee. He has edited government staff directories and managedinternational exchange programs. He is a very civic minded person with a passion for politics.

Cheryl Anne Colton is our second Community Service Judge. For over 18 years Ms. Colton hasbeen a leader in developing arts programs in the Alexandria community. These programs includeintern training, enhancing public art activities and Alexandria’s City Gallery program. She alsoserves on the Board of the Alexandria Regional Council for the National Capital Region.

ALTERNATIVE JUDGEDottie Russ, a retired systems mathematician from IBM, was the second runner up in theMVSA 1997. She won the Community Service award in 2000. Dottie has been doing Hawaiiandancing for 30 years, and teaches Hawaiian dance at the Hollin Hall Senior Center in FairfaxCounty. She dances with the Hawaii State Society and does liturgical dancing with the SacredDance Guild.

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MS. VIRGINIA SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2011PROGRAM

Introduction of Ms. Senior America 2010—Kimberly Moore ........................................Pinky O’Neil

Greetings by Ms. Senior America ....................................................................................Kimberly Moore

Presentation of Talent Competition Class of 2011 ...................................Pinky O’Neil & Jim Seeley

Entertainment ..............................The Snappy Tappers Directed by Rommie Behrens, MVSA 1992

Farewell Speech and Final Walk.......................................................................... Linda F. Huntley, 2010

Performance by Ms. Senior America ..............................................................................Kimberly Moore

Special Thanks .............................................................................................................................Pinky O’Neil

Class of 2011 on StageAnnouncement of Winners ...........................................................................Pinky O’Neil & Jim Seeley

Coronation of Ms. Virginia Senior America 2011Ms. Senior America Theme Song

Written & Sung by Dr. Al Mott, Pageant Founder

Formal photographs on stage immediately following Crowning.

Please join us for the Queen’s Reception and Raffle Prizes.

Dorothy Gantt, 1984Mary Barkley (deceased), 1987Gervais Brekke, 1988Barbara Gladd, 1990 Mary Jenkins, 1991Rommie Behrens, 1992Alvine Bethune, 1993Babs Hillenbrand, 1994Virginia Ann Freeman, 1995Pinky O’Neil, 1996Elsie Bartlett, 1997Annmarie Pittman, 1998

Joyce Reilly Clautice, 1999Shelby Jean Byrd Clark, 2000Olivia W. Martin, 2001Ruby Turner (deceased), 2002Olga Jevtich, 2003Jackie Bong-Wright, 2004Beverly Wetherbie, 2005Nancy Lee Martin, 2006Brenda Brokaw, 2007Ruth Barnett, 2008Maureen Fitzpatrick Ribble, 2009

Greetings ..........................................................................................Co-Hosts: Pinky O’Neil, MVSA ’96 & Jim Seeley, Producer & Host Forever Young TV

Pledge of Allegiance ..........................................................................Led By Our Co-Hosts (Please Stand)National Anthem ..........................................................................................Brenda Brokaw, MVSA 2007

Introduction of Honored Guests ...........................................................................................Pinky O’Neil

Class of 2011 - “Senior Ladies Rock” ..........................................................................................Contestants

A Tribute to our Rockin’ Senior Ladies......................................................................................Jim Seeley

Introduction of Judges ......................................................................................Pinky O’Neil & Jim Seeley

Guest Performer.. ........................................................................................Linda F. Huntley, MVSA 2010

Philosophy of Life, Poise and Evening Gown Competition ............................................ Contestants

Guest Performer ..............................................Diane & Co. featuring Linda F. Huntley, MVSA 2010

Introduction of Former Ms. VA Senior Americas ....................................................................Jim Seeley

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CONTESTANTSIn Order of Appearance

RUTHMARIE FINLEYAge 73

ArlingtonTalent: Monologue

SUZI ATHANASAge 73

Virginia BeachTalent: Song

PATTY HEENANAge 62

ArlingtonTalent: Dance

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JANE FROSTAge 62Fairfax

Talent: Artist

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CONTESTANTSIn Order of Appearance

DR. LYNN KELLEYAge 65

AlexandriaTalent: Guided Relaxation

Visualization

MARIE HICKSAge 75

LeesburgTalent: Monologue

KATHY FANELLIAge 61

Annandale Talent: Michael Jackson

Tribute

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LOUISE WADEAge 75Dublin

Talent: Book Talk/Song

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CONTESTANTSIn Order of Appearance

SHIRLEY STROUDAge 69

Alexandria Talent: Monologue

LINDA GEORGEAge 61

Springfield Talent: Song

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1211TOBY GREENWALD

Age 63Arlington

Talent: Comedy Routine

MARY GRIMSHAWAge 69

Staunton Talent: Song

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Congratulations

Linda Huntley MVSA 2010 on a great year.

You are the Best

YOU LADIES ARE ALL WINNERS!!!!!!SENIOR LADIES ROCK!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2011 PAGEANT CONTESTANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dottie Russ and Wendy Pinhey

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From Mike, Terry, Kasey, Leslie, Kaylie, Kyle,Shane, Josh, Alicia, Suzanne, Leslie M. Garrett,Colin, Griffin, Nolan, Rae, Beverly, Lynn, Heidi,

Anne, Bill, Kathleen!

We’re Cheering ForPatty Heenan!!

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Good Luck & Best WishesMary Grimshaw

Family & FriendsAlyssa Hamilton Brianna HamiltonBrenda Hamilton Jackie EakinKitty Flikkema Woody OlsonJo C. Fields Joan MillerKathleen Wilkers Debra KinsingerRichard Talley Bob SwartzSara Talbott Eleanor CoppedgeErnest M. Holley Relda MamuelDot Farren Shirley FallinSherry von Oeyen Calvin & Diane RobertsKaren Burris Lilchy Huffman Pam Gaines

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LOVE and SUPPORT frommy FAMILY!!!!

Shirley Stroud

Husband, Harold

Sister, Betty White

Brother & Sister-in-Law

Bobby & Tiny Powell

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From friends at IBC and other groups:

Nydia AgostoTom & Liz Bryant

Yara EstesDebbie Higgenbotham

Elsa LinIrene Mields

Valerie & Virginia OwensChristine Ward

John & Alicia WIlliamson

We Wish you the Best! Lots of Luck to:

Shirley Stroud

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Hunt & Libby AndersonPaul & Shirley KingMark & Helen McIntoshLouis & Joyce ObaughBruce & Sara Payne

Your Virginia Street NeighborsSupport

Shirley Stroud

Don & Carolyn SpencerTony & Mireille TabetMissy ThompsonDanielle VernerKen & Ester Yook

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Good Luck! We’re Rooting for You!

Ruthmarie Finley

Marie Alberts, Janet Cyphers, Cedric OnsruthZoe Onsruth, Priscilla Sabatelli and Peggy Wright

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MS. VIRGINIA SENIOR AMERICA 2010LINDA FARREN HUNTLEY

Remember win or lose, you all are beautiful ladies of elegance, and I hope each and

every one of you will spread the philosophy that SENIOR LADIES ROCK wherever you may be.

Good Luck, Linda

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Ms. Virginia Senior America Candidates 2011

Maureen Fitzpatrick RibbleMs. Virginia Senior America

2009

You are all “Rockin’ Seniors”

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Ms. Virginia Senior America Candidates

Class of 2011

Enjoy the Pageant Celebration

Ruth E. BarnettMs. Virginia Senior America

2008

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Good Luck to all You BeautifulCandidates!

Bessie SaundersMs. Virginia Senior America Ms. Congeniality 2008

Avon Representative member of the Presidents’ Club

Congratulations to the Class of 2011

Ms. Virginia Senior America2007

Wishing You All the Very Best

Brenda J. Brokaw

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Congratulations to the Candidates for

Ms. Virginia Senior America 2011

Beverly A. WetherbieMs. Virginia Senior America 2005North Carolina State Co-Director

“Life is a gift! Wrap it with joy, tie it with hugs and

pass it on with a smile”

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To All the Ms. VA Senor America Pageant Contestants

I Wish You a Wonderful Experience!

Olga JevtichMs. Virginia Senior America 2003

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WELCOME CLASS of 2011You Are All Winners!!!!!!

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Joyce Reilly ClauticeMs. Senior America 1999

Ms. Virginia Senior America 1999

Congratulations to Each Contestant For Being an Inspiring Role Model

Joyce and husband, Bill

RememberIf your mind can receive it and your heart can believe it,

then your body can achieve it.

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Best of Luck to This Year’sMs. Virginia Senior America Contestants

Elsie BartlettMs. Virginia Senior America 1997

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“Pass the Torch” to MVSA Class of 2011

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Good Luck to all Contestantsfrom

Rommie Behrens

Ms. Virginia Senior America 1992State Director 1993-1997

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