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planned for October 2012 in Jamestown, ND
Amanda Brumfield
Mrs. ND~America 2012
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Friday Night began with the Pageant Orientation and a Spaghetti Dinner put on by Mrs. ND 2011 and her committee, Jennifer Sloan, Kim Diede and Lynette Stoddart. The girls were given a talk on the current pageant fundraiser that was called "A Change in Sight" raising money behalf of our Pageant Fundraiser in support for Mrs. AMerica 2011/2012 -April Lufriu to gain awareness on finding cures for Fighting Blindness. Connecting with local Artist Angie Kokutt who designs Theme EyeGlasses and is vision impaired, shared her work with the delegates. The Delegates were given a challenge to make a pair of Theme Glasses. During the evening the delegates practiced with the Buffalo Mall Trendsetter Models for a fashion show planned for the next day at the Mall.
On Satuday, The Delegates met with our Jamestown Mayor and new baby in the City office for a Proclamation, pictures and Breakfast of North Dakota's treat called, Kuchen made by Shawntil Knecht along with Juice and COffee. The Miss ND COllegiate America Delegates joined the ladies along with Miss ND Collegiate America 2011, Meghan. The ladies then proceeded back to the Buffalo Mall for Personal Interviews with a Judges Panel for later in the morning concluding with an interview on live radio KISS 93.3 with radio Announce M*E Star- Mrs. ND America 2011. They even got to visit on the radio with Mrs. America herself, April Lufrui. Later on The ladies participated in a Fashion show with the Buffalo Mall Trendsetters called a Change in Sight. The audiance could vote for their favorite contestant by dropping change in that contestant's bucket... and get a prize out of the treasure chest as well. The fundraiser was given to Mrs. America April Luffriu who is currently the National Spokes person for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Her children had been diagnoised with RP -Retinitis pigmentosa. She speaks for many who are facing eye diseases that need a cure which we helped to gain awareness through the fundrasier.
Mrs. Iowa 2011, Nidia Meza Mann was a Guest Queen for the Weekend festivities. She was a judge during the Personal Interviews and preceeded to join the Delegates as a model for the "A Change in Sight" Fashion show as well as the festivities for the rest of the day.
A photoshoot of different locations through Jamestown followed ending at Leanne's Bridals with pictures of the girls in Bridal Accessories with Store Manager Nicole Quam of Jamestown. To complete the day, a dInner was held at Paridisos for the contestants that evening.
Sunday All the Delegates practiced the Opening Number that was Choreographed by Mary - Mrs. ND America 2011 and instructed both by her and Mercede Christ to the ladies at the Civic Center for the Final Pageant Show as well as the whole program that was finally held at 3pm Sunday, Oct 16th.
Mrs. ND 2011, Mary Schwartzkopf led the delegates along with the current titleholder , Megan Hamson -Miss ND Collegiate America 2011, Josie Hettich -Miss ND High School America 2012 & Mericede Christ -Former Miss ND High School America 2011 to perform the opening number to Katy Perry's "Firework" as it was a phenomenal dance display on stage!
The Awards went to for the Mrs. ND AMerica Pageant and the Top 5 at the Mrs. North Dakota ~ America pageant was the following:
Mrs. ND ~ America 2012 Winner: Amanda Mrs. LaMoure County
1st Run-up: Hope Adam Mrs. Fargo
2nd Run-up: Erin Bertel Mrs. S. Fargo
3rd Run-up: Meg Morley Mrs. Grand Forks
4th Run-up: Eliza Potratz Mrs. Jamestown
Community Ambassador: Eliza Potratz Mrs. Jamestown-" AChange in Sight" Fundraiser ( $ raised)Will make a couple appearances through the year with the current Mrs. ND-America 2012, Amanda Brumfield, on behalf of our Pageant Fundraiser in support for Mrs. AMerica 2011/2012 -April Lufrui to gain awareness on finding cures for Fighting Blindness.
Program Ads Winner: Hope Adam Mrs. Fargo
Mrs. Congeniality: Meg Morley Mrs. Grand Forks
Interview Winner: Amanda Brumfield, Mrs. LaMoure County
Swimsuit Winner: Hope Adam, Mrs. Fargo
Evening Gown Winner: Amanda Brumfield, Mrs. LaMoure County
For More information on the Mrs. ND - America Pageant or would like to have an appearance made by Mrs. ND _America 2012, Please contact Mary Schwartzkopf, Mrs. ND -America 2011/Pageant Director at mrsndamerica2011_hotmail.com and Go to the state website at www.mrsnd.com
Also held Sunday at the Civic Center was the Miss North Dakota Collegiate America competition. The winner is Codi Ann Miller of Amidon, North Dakot, who is attending Black Hills State University in Spearfish.
Mrs. ND 2011 - Mary crowns the new Mrs. ND 2012, Amanda Brumfi9eld, Mrs. LaMoure County. Hope Adam -, Mrs. Fargo became 1st Runnerup, stands aside as Amanda is crowned. Picture taken by Jamestown Sun .
Click above picture to see what April did along with the State Delegates at Mrs.America 2011
Mrs. America 2011/2012
April Lufriu
Click here to read more about April, Mrs. America who is now the National Spokesperson for the Foundation Fighting Blindness
April is now Mrs. World 2012
Click here to Mrs. World website
The New Mrs. North Dakota ~ America 2012
is Amanda Brumfield!
Mrs. LaMoure County, Amanda Brumfield was crowned Mrs. North Dakota~America 2012. First Runner-up is Mrs. Fargo, Hope Adam. (Right in Picture)
Amanda succeeds Mary Schwartzkopf of Jamestown. She will represent North Dakota at the 2012 Mrs. America Pageant.
Amanda is the wife of Tracy Brumfield and mother of 3 children, Sam, Noah and Anna residing in Edgeley, ND.
Click at Amanda's Picture to read what the Jamestown Sun wrote on the crowning of Mrs North Dakota 2012 on October 16th, 2011.
Amanda will be joining 50 delagates at Mrs. America National Pageant next spring.
For More, Click at "During Pageant Weekend".
Left, Amanda Brumfield, Mrs. LaMoure County hugs Hope Adam, Mrs. Fargo when announced she is the new Mrs. ND America 2012!
Picture taken by the Jamestown Sun
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It's All About The Mrs. North Dakota Pageant!
Read more to venture on a journey and your possible quest to the state crown!!
Inside Magazine...
2) Contents
3) About the Pageant
4) History of Mrs. America
5)
6) FAQ's
7)
8) Who will be the next Mrs. ND?
About the Pageant
The Mrs. North Dakota America Pageant is the official State preliminary to the National Mrs. America Pageant. It is also a stage from which women in North Dakota can promote family values, women's causes and local charities. Many of the past competitors for the Mrs. North Dakota title have and continue to speak out on topics such as spending more time with our families, volunteering, building strong marriages, heart awareness, breast cancer education, domestic violence and even promoting women in business here in North Dakota.
Many of the ladies who enter the Mrs. North Dakota Pageant have never participated in a pageant, let alone won a pageant title. In general, the women who enter the Mrs. North Dakota Pageant have decided to do so for the personal growth opportunities acquired through the preparation for the pageant, the promotion of local community service efforts, and the making of new friends. This pageant encourages women to step out of their comfort zone, expand their horizons, accept who they really are as a woman, a wife and a family matriarch, gaining confidence, elegance and eloquence along the way.
Our mission is to encourage and support the women who understand that there is more to be gained in this competition by supporting and promoting their communities and family values than there is in simply competing for the crown, and our Judges are instructed to seek these same attributes. What this means is that the Judges are looking for confident, giving, dedicated, family oriented and articulate women. They are not asked to focus on age or length of marriage, and winners have ranged from 21 - 58+ years old, some with children and some without.
30 Year History of Mrs. America
The original Mrs. America Pageant began in 1938 and lasted for three decades before discontinuing in 1968. It was designed to select the ideal American homemaker. In 1977, David Marmel created his concept of the MRS. AMERICA PAGEANT with a focus on beauty and a sense of purpose by forming a new pageant organization to celebrate contemporary married women. Those who by this point in history had moved beyond the traditional roles and into defining their own paths. He established beauty as a key element in the competition. For more information on the Mrs. America Pageant, and highlights from this year's competition, check out the website at by clicking at the picture ...
David Marmel is also the President of Mrs. World, Inc.
Who can enter the Mrs. ND America pageant?
THis pageant attracts increasing numbers of women of all ages, vocations, and backgrounds. The variety of women the pageant attracts is hardly surprising. There are auto mechanics and airline pilots, doctors and dentists, married women in the arm forces, aspiring models and actresses, wives and mothers, as well as traditional homemakers. The one thing they all have in common is that they are married and have an eagerness to compete.
What are the requirements?
•Must be at least 18 years of age - no age limit!
•Must be legally married at the time of competition
•Must be a North Dakota resident and a U.S. Citizen
•No performing talent required!
Is there an entry fee?
Yes. We encourage our city and county titleholders to raise the entry fee in their communities. After you have been exclusively selected to represent all of the married women in their areas. The $450.00 Pageant Fee is currently at a special rate of $350.00 till June 1st, 2012 which covers the cost of pageant day production facility, meals, awards and special events, etc for that weekend.
Is there a height requirement?
There is no height requirement to enter or win. Our state finalists have ranged in heights from 4'8" to 6'.
What if this is my first pageant, do I have a chance to win?
Yes. women have won the title on their first try. Some have tried a second time while others have competed up to four years. It truly depends on the individual. Every one is given a fair opportunity to win!
Do I have to have children?
No. Having children is not one of the basic requirements for entry. Several winners at the local and national levels haven't had children.
Am I too old to win - Am I too young to win?
The judges are looking for a beautiful, well rounded, articulate woman. They are not asked to focus on age or length of marriage. Finalists ranged in ages from 20 to 60+.
Do you have to be married a certain number of years to win?
No. We have had winners who have been married as little as 7 months and as long as 25+ years.
SCORING SYSTEM:
25% fitness, 25% evening gown, 50% private interview .
FITNESS COMPETITION :
You will need a swimsuit. This can be a one peice or Tankini. Shoes should be clear or Taupe. Sarongs will be allowed. Only 25% of your score is based on figure, fitness, posture, grace, elegance, beauty and confidence.
PRIVATE INTERVIEW:
A 5 minute "one on one" per judge Interview. (3-5 judges) Interview suit or nice business style dress. 50% of your score is based on how well you show the judges your ability to articulate, show confidence, and your overall personality and appearance.
EVENING GOWN:
Floor length gown any color any style. 25% of your score is based on your poise, posture, grace, elegance and overall look, how well your carry yourself as well as how well your choice of gown compliments you.
Mrs NDAmerica Application 2012.doc
Click at text to download application along with the Rules and Regulations form.
Mail Your Application and Payment to:
Mrs. ND America Pageant
PO Box 671
Jamestown, ND 58402
1-701-347-8744
Email: mrsndamerica2011_hotmail.com
As A Contestant....doc
FInd out what is to be expected as a Contestant...
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT
MRS. NORTH DAKOTA ?
IT COULD BE YOU !
Now Accepting Delegates For
Mrs. North Dakota 2013
Enter now by emailing us under the "Contact Us" link and download the application to be mailed to the address on that page.
State Pageant in October 2012
Sign up under a special rate by June 1st, 2012
No Refunds allowed
A BIG "THANK YOU" TO.......
Anytime Fitness The Buffalo Mall, Jamestown, ND - Becca Owen, Mgr
Bison 6 Cinema The Buffalo Mall, Jamestown, ND
Carol Guest, Mrs. Utah America, doTerra product consultant
County Market Jamestown, ND
Dons House of Flowers, Cara Prescott Owner
The Gladstone Hotel, Jamestown, ND
KSJB AM 600 / KISS 93.3 FM Radio The Buffalo Mall, Patrick R. Pfeiffer, VP/GM
Leannes Bridal & Bliss Prom Nicole Quam Mgr.
Lindberg Brothers, Al & Jon Lindberg Jamestown, ND
Linden Court Apartments, Jamestown, ND -Reuben & Clarice Liechty
Martinizing Cleaners Jamestown, ND
ORRiginals Monagram and Embroidery Designs, Jamestown, ND
Paradiso Mexican Restaurant, Jamestown, ND 701.252.7777
Quiznos Tricia Seckerson - Owner
Riddle Jewelers
RM Stoudt Inc, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Dodge Ram & Jeep Dealership - Casey & Sue Stoudt
Stream Cosmetics, Air-Brush Make-up Artistry (Mary Schwartzkopf, Stream Distributor #1019)
The UPS STORE , Jamestown, ND
The Queen Team Gift Suitcase Set filled with Gift Surprises forMrs. ND / America 2012 by Mrs. ND 2011, Mary Schwartzkopf, Mrs. ND 2010, 2009, 2008 & 2007
Earrings from The Fashion Boutique The Buffalo Mall, Jamestown, ND
The UPS Store in Jamestown, ND
Tia Tanning, Jamestown, ND Tara Kapp
Two Rivers Printing Lori Owner
Wal-Mart Supercenter Jamestown, ND Store Manager John Shafer
© Mrs. North Dakota America Organization 2010. All photos and images are property of this website.
Mrs. Fargo
Hope
1st Runner-up
Program Ads
Also:
Swimsuit WInner
Mrs. Grand Forks
Meg
3rd Runner-up
Mrs. Congeniality
Mrs. Jamestown
Eliza
Photogenic &
Community Ambassador
Mrs. LaMoure County
Amanda
WINNER
Mrs. ND 2012
Interview Winner
Evening Gown Winner
Mrs. S. Fargo
Erin
For more information on the Mrs. North Dakota America Pageant
OR TO BOOK AN APPEARANCE WITH Mrs. North Dakota America for your organization or event, call us at 701-347-8744
EMAIL: mrsndamerica2011_hotmail.com Please include your phone number. Thank You.
Those who wore the crown as Mrs. North Dakota/America....
2012 - Amanda Brumfield
2011 - Mary Schwartzkopf
2010 - Tara Miller
2009 - Toni Massey Wheeler
2008 - Tricia Seckerson
2007 - Jennifer Toso Kenna
2006 - Sharon Fletcher
2005 - Angela Smith
2004 - Shelle Moran
2003 - RhondA Demakis
2002 - Shelly Jystad
2001 - Holly Rud
2000 - Carlotta Rasmussen
1999 - Kimberly Ellen Kemmet
1998 - Angela Hill
1997 - Robin Tiegen
1996 - Pam Hoyt
1995 - Jane Marie Collins
1994 - Ruth Turner
1993 - Velvet Walker
1992 - Susan Kelly
1991 - Lisa Kahn
1990 - Faune Riggin
1989 - Elizabeth Jaeger-Tollefson
1988 - Karen Cauthorn
1987 - Mary Christopherson
1986 - Julie Treland
1985 - Lori Sunde
1984 - Rebecca Ronkowski
1983 - Rose Marie DOkken
1982 - Susan Glick-Shore
1981 - Mary Tello
1980 - Mary Ann Rich
1979 - Nancy Klusman
1978 - Candice L. Oman
1977 - Sherilyn SUe Gunkle
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2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
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