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​Miss Wagga Wagga and Community Princess Diary

MWW & CP June Blog

3/7/2016

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​It is hard to believe that it is already the end of June – 2016 is flying by rapidly!
 
On June 1st, Melissa attended an Australia Day Committee Meeting. The Australia Day Committee is responsible for organising all of the Australia Day events each year including the Australia Day Award’s Ceremony and the Citizenship Ceremony. Melissa is looking forward to working with this dynamic team to organise Australia Day 2017! Melissa was also invited to attend a Respect Awareness Committee Meeting on June 14th. This is a wonderful group dedicated to spreading awareness about Respect in our local community. The committee is currently working on their preparation for Respect Week 2016 (November 19th-26th).
 
Melissa attended the Official Cheque Handover for Wagga Wagga Takes 2 (WWT2) 2016 on June 2nd. Her dream was to raise $10,000 for her chosen charity; Kurrajong Early Childhood Intervention Service (KEIS). As you can imagine, Melissa was beyond thrilled to present KEIS with a cheque for $22,527.48 at the conclusion of WWT2!! This money is currently being used to purchase resources, equipment and furniture to help children who have a disability or developmental delay. Overall the twelve acts in WWT2 2016 raised an astounding $553,758.71 for local charities in Wagga Wagga!!
 
On June 7th, Melissa went on Star FM and 2WG for our monthly titleholder interviews. Our next radio interviews will be this Monday 4th August. We will both be speaking to Whitto & Ash on Star FM at 7:20am and Pottsy & Leighton on 2WG at 7:40am – so please tune in to hear all about our adventures and upcoming events!
 
Blood Donor Week 2016 fell in the month of June and we were keen to raise awareness for this important cause. On June 17th, Melissa and some of the new 2017 MWWQ entrants went to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service to donate blood. For some of us, it was our very first time donating blood – however we wanted to make a difference and potentially save a life! Did you know that only 1 in 30 Australians give blood – but 1 in 3 Australians will need blood in their lifetime? Win TV came to do a story on our Blood Donor Week donations which was then followed by an interview on ABC radio with Melissa and 2017 MWWQ entrant Katharine Graham. Overall it was a fantastic experience – plus the milkshakes and cookies were definitely worth it!
 
The 2017 MWWQ Entrants hosted their first fundraiser on June 18th – a Trivia Night at The Henschke Public School Hall. It was a wonderful night attended by over 300 enthusiastic people! We had a lovely time supporting these beautiful ladies and they should be very proud of their successful night! The MWWQ entrants also have some upcoming fundraising events; a Great Gatsby 1920’s Ball on August 27th and a High Tea on October 8th – so please save the dates! More details to come on the website and Facebook page.
 
As mentioned in our previous blogs, the Community Princess Foundation is a new initiative that has been launched this year. The foundation provides small grants (to the value of approximately $200) to local charities, sporting groups and individuals who need a hand. Applications for the Community Princess Foundation grants can be found on the MWWQ website.
 
We would like to continue to join the local community at as many events as possible for the remainder of 2016. If you would like us to attend your special event, please do not hesitate to contact us by email (mwwqtitleholders@hotmail.com). We welcome every opportunity to be involved in our beautiful community. 
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December 2015

26/12/2015

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It has certainly been a busy month in Wagga Wagga in the lead up to Christmas! However we are absolutely loving the opportunity to represent our amazing city. 

I (Melissa) attended the Official Launch for Wagga Wagga Takes Two (WWT2) on December 1st at the William Farrer Hotel. This unique charity event partners 12 of Wagga’s best entertainers with 12 local identities to raise funds for the charities of the chosen celebrities. Each year, the current Miss Wagga Wagga is offered a spot to sing in this successful community fundraiser. Although singing and dancing is significantly out of my comfort zone, I am excited for an opportunity to challenge and grow myself for a good cause. I have been paired with the talented singer Deidre Moulden and together we will be fundraising for my workplace – Kurrajong Early Childhood Intervention Services (KEIS). Watch this space for more details over the coming months!
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On December 13th we had the pleasure of attending the Kurrajong Waratah Christmas Spectacular at the Wagga Wagga Music Bowl. It was such a beautiful night to get into the Christmas spirit while listening to some talented local singers and musicians perform!
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December 16th saw us visiting the Children’s Ward at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. We donated a bagful of craft items and had a great time chatting with the children as they created their individual masterpieces – a beautiful opportunity to spread some Christmas cheer. We then headed to the Parish Centre to help the St Vincent de Paul Society volunteers collate Christmas Hampers. These events certainly highlighted the true meaning of Christmas! 

We had an enjoyable night on December 17th, helping the Specialist Medical Research Foundation (SMRF) committee as they held the inaugural Light the Night Christmas Village. It was a fantastic evening for the children while raising money and awareness for a worthwhile cause. 

On December 18th we attended the Mayoral Christmas Party at the Riverine Club and on Tuesday 22nd December, Adriana (former Miss Wagga Wagga 2015) and I (Melissa) volunteered to help out with the Kurrajong Waratah Christmas Gift Wrap at Myer. 

We have secured a regular spot on 2WG / Star FM for the first Monday of every month. So please tune in monthly to hear all about our adventures on air.

We would like to continue to join the local community at as many events as possible throughout 2016. If you would like us to attend your special event, please do not hesitate to contact us by email (mwwqtitleholders@hotmail.com).
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We would also like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
- Queen & Princess x

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