Upcoming FASHION SHOW

Exciting news!! I want to let you know about an upcoming event that I'm looking forward to: On May 15, we will be having our third annual Fashion Show Fundraiser in Lake Forest, IL! Other titleholders and I will be modeling accessories from Elle Originals, Bella Amici and Just too Kute. This is a great way to support the Miss Northern Suburbs Scholarship Program, so please consider buying a ticket by visiting our website:
http://www.missnorthernsuburbs.com/
Tickets are only $15 per person for this 2-4 p.m. show when you order them online, or they are just $20 at the door. We are advertising this event on Facebook as well (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=191232000919455), so feel free to RSVP! We need and appreciate your support!

Thank you to all of our sponsors who have generously made donations to make this event possible!

Hello everyone!

First of all, the Miss Northern Suburbs website has been updated! Check it out to learn more about the current 2011 titleholders of our Miss Northern Suburbs family!
http://www.missnorthernsuburbs.com/2011-titleholders.html

**Photo Courtesy of Miss N.S. sponsor Fedler Studio (https://www.fedlerstudio.com/welcome.html)

"Natalie Renee’ Sherer, 22, is from Bloomington/Normal, IL. She studied at Manhattan School of Music and is currently a Junior at Wheaton College working toward her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance. She is a Soprano in the Wheaton Concert Choir and is involved in chamber music and accompanying. Natalie is also a Senior Music Ministry Coordinator. This role consists of organizing a group of students to perform a concert for and talk with the residents of a local nursing home on a monthly basis.

“Using Your Talents to Serve Others” is the title of Natalie’s personal platform. She believes that every person has an ability that can be a gift to others. She is passionate about encouraging others to identify what their talents are and how to use them to reach out to the people around them, while striving to model this lifestyle in an inspiring, motivating way.

Natalie is honored to have been crowned Miss Northern Suburbs 2011 and thrilled to be preparing to compete for the job and title of Miss Illinois 2011. She looks forward to her year with the Miss N.S. family, mentoring her princesses, making appearances and speaking about her platform, and raising money for Children’s Miracle Network. Please follow her journey by visiting her blog: http://www.missnorthernsuburbs2011.blogspot.com.

Help Natalie reach her donation goal to the Children's Miracle Network by donating here https://www.missamericaforkids.org/m.aspx?i=24788EEA3B471B"

We also have a Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Miss-Northern-Suburbs-Pageant/50798694089

I've found the dress!

This year, I transferred to Wheaton College as a junior to continue to pursue my Bachelor's Degree in Music (Piano Performance). During the year, I enjoyed exploring the quaint downtown area of Wheaton, and I stumbled upon a wonderful boutique called The Dress by Nicole. I was about to head back to campus, but I couldn't just pass by a promising-looking dress display window--that's pretty much impossible for me! Haha! I went in, and I was impressed by the quality of dresses that I browsed through, and several caught my eye. Amazingly, the price range included I also loved a lot of the unique jewelry displayed throughout the store, and the employees were friendly and welcoming. I knew I would be coming back. Several weeks later, I spontaneously decided to go try on some gowns, and had a very positive experience with the helpful employees and owner. I was very happy and pleasantly surprised to leave The Dress that day with "the one". . . my Miss Illinois evening gown! When I put it on, I felt like Miss Illinois, and I knew I had found what I had been looking for. If you are looking for dresses for a special event, prom, pageant, or wedding, I would recommend taking a look at The Dress.

The Dress by Nicole:

131 W. Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187; 630-653-3737
Website: http://www.shopthedress.com
Blog: http://shopthedress.blogspot.com/
Facebook Page:http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/The-Dress-by-Nicole/39505398028


I also want to give a big shout out to our Miss Northern Suburbs Sponsors:

Fedler Studio Photography has been such a generous sponsor. Mr. Fedler has photographed many Miss N.S. events, including the pageant, headshots of titleholders, and most recently, the Miss N.S. Fashion Show! Thank you so much for being such a supporter of the Miss Northern Suburbs organization.

Fedler Studio:

847-872-3841
800-872-8007
1332 Sheridan Rd.
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
www.fedlerstudio.com

A big thank you to the Official Miss Northern Suburbs Hotel and Venue:
Hilton Garden Inn
26225 N Riverwoods Blvd.
Mettawa, IL 60045For reservations, contact 847-735-8374

Thank you to Gladstone Square Mall:
38975 N. Lewis Ave. Beach Park, IL 60099

A huge thanks for our scholarship donors:

Lake Forest College
www.lakeforest.edu

and

Waukegan Masonic Lodge #78

*If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor, please visit this website for more information:
http://www.missnorthernsuburbs.com/uploads/4/8/7/6/4876798/sponsor_packages_folder.pdf

National Pancake Day at IHOP Raises $$$ for Children's Miracle Network!

Last month, IHOP celebrated National Pancake Day, and many Miss America titleholders participated by serving free pancakes at locations nationwide. This was definitely a fun experience when I participated last year. For more info, visit http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/index.html

Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP has raised more than $5.35 million to support charities in the communities in which it operates. This year, their goal was to raise $2.3 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities, and I'm excited to report that they exceeded their goal--$2.5 million were raised (and four million free pancakes were served!). Thank you to everyone who participated.

If you did not get a chance to donate to CMN, I am continuing to raise funds for this organization. Please consider donating online at my website!
https://www.missamericaforkids.org/m.aspx?i=24788EEA3B471B