Michael Galanes,
Director
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Welcome to the annual
Mrs. Florida International Pageant held at the beautiful Deauville Resort
and Spa, Miami Beach, a vacation experience awaits you! As an individual
who has dedicated a great portion of his life to pageants, I understand
first-hand the time, dedication, and financial commitment you have all put
forth to experience this beautiful and worthy event. The Mrs. Florida
International Pageant is just that, a pageant for married women promoting
the institution of marriage, family values, community service, and beauty.
I am honored to facilitate this event as the state director, meet great
Florida families as I always say — the journey is measured by the friends
you meet along the way.
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Mrs. Florida
International is an official state pageant for the Mrs. International
Pageant, Chicago, IL. For additional information about Mrs.
International, visit the website at www.mrsinternational.com One of these beautiful and accomplished women
competing this weekend will be selected to represent Florida at the Mrs.
International Pageant over the summer of 2008, with an impressive prize
package, and a year with amazing memories. Each of the women competing has
earned a local title and has worked in a variety of ways in communities
throughout the state of FL. It is rewarding to see the sort of events
these women became involved with as they pursued their respective reigns.
Let us not forget, these contestants are also wives, mothers,
grandmothers, or students, with varied career paths and they have added
yet another responsibility, an International title. Congratulations, you
ladies truly do it all!
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Robin
Fleming, Mrs. Florida International 2007, is a remarkable example of a
true titleholder who dares to make a difference. Robin is a wife, mother,
proprietor of South Florida’s La Casa Hermosa, a community service
activist, friend and mentor to many! I am truly blessed to have met Robin,
am proud that she placed in the Top 10 at the International Pageant, and
welcome her to the Florida International Queen Sorority. |
I would like to thank
all of the sponsors, contestants, staff and those who have made the event
all that it has become, a first-rate family oriented event! My finest
memories, friendships, and life changing experiences have developed from
my pageant involvement. So sit back, relax, and witness these amazing
ladies who “do it all” take on yet another role! Thank you to the distinguished panel of judges who
have the challenge of selecting the new Mrs. Florida International.
Thank you to Mike Nohra, sound and music technician, Jennifer Nohra
Matthews, MC, Leslie Ann Templin, CROWN Cosmetics, Frank Arcidiacono, choreographer, Donna Cooney, Patty
Hawkins, and Janet McCulloh, pageant staff, and Christine Mowry, judge’s
chairperson. A special congratulations to Andi Defield, Miss Florida
International, Tess Wilenski, Miss Teen Florida International and 1st Runner-up at the International Teen Pageant.
Thank you so much for
attending the Mrs. Florida International. It is my intention and hope that
you have an amazing time and come back year after year to support FL women
as they pursue more than a crown and banner, but a vehicle to reach the
state of FL promoting her charitable organizations.
Have a Winning Weekend!
Michael Galanes
Mrs. Florida International, State Director
www.flpageants.com
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