2-10-11 Children's Miracle Network Phone-a-thon

On Thursday, February 10, 2011, I was down in Fargo at the Sanford Hospital Children's Miracle Network Hospital calling past donors and asking them to consider making a donation to CMN this year.  That night there were 4 or 5 volunteers making calls including my dad and I.  We made calls for about two hours and by then, I had raised almost $400!  CMN is truly a great cause and the children they serve really need our help. 

Would you consider making a gift to Children's Miracle Network?  You can do it right HERE!

2-10-11 Glyndon-Felton Elementary School, Glyndon, MN

When my dad arranged a visit to Glyndon Felton Elementary School I was extremely excited.  I have several friends that attend DGF High School and are members of Mrs. Martin's speech team.  I've been on my school's speech team for 5 years and every year we compete against DGF.  It never ceases to amaze me how Mrs. Martin prepares her team and consistantly wins.  She is such a skilled coach, and I hope that all of you in the younger grades consider joining her team.  She will teach you life long skills.  I'm glad I can call her a friend! 

During my visit I was able to make many friends, such as Mrs. Dahlberg and Ms. Roder.  I also met several new friends while enjoying lunch!  Thank you all for making me so welcome and taking the time to listen to my message.  I encourage each of you to get out and Explore Your Backyard!  Visit one of Minnesota's state parks today!

2-10-11 Mrs. Klevgaard and Mr. Sunde's music classes with Miss Roder, Glyndon-Felton Elementary School, Glyndon, MN

On Thursday, February 10, 2011, I had the opportunity to visit with Ms. Roder's music classes at Glyndon Felton Elementary School in Glyndon, MN.  The classes was very receptive to learning about the Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen Program, The Children's Miracle Network, and the Minnesota State Parks and Trails.  When we were finished discussing the State Parks, I awarded everyone in the room a "Junior Explorer" sticker to encourage them to get out and "Explore Your Backyard:  Visit Your Minnesota State Parks and Trails!"  We talked about:

1)  The Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen Program is part of the Miss America program and is designed to help teens facilitate development of leadership skills by promoting scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living, and community involvement.

2)  I also promote the importance of teens visiting the Minnesota State Parks and Trails because it helps in all of the areas listed above.  When we visit State Parks, we learn about our State's history, geological science, culture, and more!  We also have the opportunity to explore the outdoors by hiking, biking, swimming, snow shoeing, and more!  Don't forget to tell your parents that with the tough economy, our State Parks make for great "stay-cations" since there is a State Park within 50 miles of every Minnesotan and a day pass for one park only costs $5 while the annual passes cost only $25 and get you into every Minnesota State Park for a full year!  That's a bargain!

 3)  The State Parks offer lots of diversity, from Soudan Underground Mine's only underground state park in the USA, to double waterfalls at Minneopa.  From camping in a tee-pee at Upper Sioux Agency to a ghost town and cave at Forestville Mystery Cave!  Explore Your Backyard:  Visit your Minnesota State Parks and Trails!

4)  While at the parks, there are lots of things to do-  besides what I mentioned above, one of my favorites is Geocaching.  Most state parks offer this activity and many even have GPS units available for use!  How cool is that?

5)  Another favorite activity is the Junior Naturalist programs.  All you have to do is go to the Ranger Station and ask for a junior naturalist activity book.  Complete the activities in the book and return it for a junior naturalist badge!  Once you earn a badge from each of the park systems regions, you also receive an Expert Junior Naturalist Badge!  This is impressive to your teachers.
I enjoyed our visit!  I hope to see you again!  In the meantime, get out there and "Explore Your Backyard:  Visit Your Minnesota State Parks and Trails!"

2-10-11 Mrs. Boom and Mrs. Roelofs' music classes with Miss Roder, Glyndon-Felton Elementary School, Glyndon, MN

  

On Thursday, February 10, 2011, I had the opportunity to visit with Ms. Roder's music classes at Glyndon Felton Elementary School in Glyndon, MN.  The classes was very receptive to learning about the Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen Program, The Children's Miracle Network, and the Minnesota State Parks and Trails.  When we were finished discussing the State Parks, I awarded everyone in the room a "Junior Explorer" sticker to encourage them to get out and "Explore Your Backyard:  Visit Your Minnesota State Parks and Trails!"  We talked about:

1)  The Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen Program is part of the Miss America program and is designed to help teens facilitate development of leadership skills by promoting scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living, and community involvement.

2)  I also promote the importance of teens visiting the Minnesota State Parks and Trails because it helps in all of the areas listed above.  When we visit State Parks, we learn about our State's history, geological science, culture, and more!  We also have the opportunity to explore the outdoors by hiking, biking, swimming, snow shoeing, and more!  Don't forget to tell your parents that with the tough economy, our State Parks make for great "stay-cations" since there is a State Park within 50 miles of every Minnesotan and a day pass for one park only costs $5 while the annual passes cost only $25 and get you into every Minnesota State Park for a full year!  That's a bargain!

 3)  The State Parks offer lots of diversity, from Soudan Underground Mine's only underground state park in the USA, to double waterfalls at Minneopa.  From camping in a tee-pee at Upper Sioux Agency to a ghost town and cave at Forestville Mystery Cave!  Explore Your Backyard:  Visit your Minnesota State Parks and Trails!

4)  While at the parks, there are lots of things to do-  besides what I mentioned above, one of my favorites is Geocaching.  Most state parks offer this activity and many even have GPS units available for use!  How cool is that?

5)  Another favorite activity is the Junior Naturalist programs.  All you have to do is go to the Ranger Station and ask for a junior naturalist activity book.  Complete the activities in the book and return it for a junior naturalist badge!  Once you earn a badge from each of the park systems regions, you also receive an Expert Junior Naturalist Badge!  This is impressive to your teachers.
I enjoyed our visit!  I hope to see you again!  In the meantime, get out there and "Explore Your Backyard:  Visit Your Minnesota State Parks and Trails!"

2-10-11 Mrs. Mjones, Mrs. Peppel, and Mrs. Femling's music classes with Miss Roder, Glyndon-Felton Elementary School, Glyndon, MN

    

On Thursday, February 10, 2011, I had the opportunity to visit with Ms. Roder's music classes at Glyndon Felton Elementary School in Glyndon, MN.  The classes was very receptive to learning about the Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen Program, The Children's Miracle Network, and the Minnesota State Parks and Trails.  When we were finished discussing the State Parks, I awarded everyone in the room a "Junior Explorer" sticker to encourage them to get out and "Explore Your Backyard:  Visit Your Minnesota State Parks and Trails!"  We talked about:

1)  The Miss Red River Valley Outstanding Teen Program is part of the Miss America program and is designed to help teens facilitate development of leadership skills by promoting scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living, and community involvement.

2)  I also promote the importance of teens visiting the Minnesota State Parks and Trails because it helps in all of the areas listed above.  When we visit State Parks, we learn about our State's history, geological science, culture, and more!  We also have the opportunity to explore the outdoors by hiking, biking, swimming, snow shoeing, and more!  Don't forget to tell your parents that with the tough economy, our State Parks make for great "stay-cations" since there is a State Park within 50 miles of every Minnesotan and a day pass for one park only costs $5 while the annual passes cost only $25 and get you into every Minnesota State Park for a full year!  That's a bargain!

 3)  The State Parks offer lots of diversity, from Soudan Underground Mine's only underground state park in the USA, to double waterfalls at Minneopa.  From camping in a tee-pee at Upper Sioux Agency to a ghost town and cave at Forestville Mystery Cave!  Explore Your Backyard:  Visit your Minnesota State Parks and Trails!

4)  While at the parks, there are lots of things to do-  besides what I mentioned above, one of my favorites is Geocaching.  Most state parks offer this activity and many even have GPS units available for use!  How cool is that?

5)  Another favorite activity is the Junior Naturalist programs.  All you have to do is go to the Ranger Station and ask for a junior naturalist activity book.  Complete the activities in the book and return it for a junior naturalist badge!  Once you earn a badge from each of the park systems regions, you also receive an Expert Junior Naturalist Badge!  This is impressive to your teachers.

I enjoyed our visit!  I hope to see you again!  In the meantime, get out there and "Explore Your Backyard:  Visit Your Minnesota State Parks and Trails!"