Tyngsboro Middle School

On December 16th I went to the Tyngsboro Middle School and met over a thousand K through 5th graders who made Christmas cards for our Veterans at the Bedford, MA VA hospital. Also in attendance were Jane Marshall, Mrs. Massachusetts International, Jennifer Hardy, Classic Ms. Massachusetts, Kevin Lemenowicz the weather man for Fox 25 news, The Celtic Dancers, Hockey players from the UMass Lowell, and several other local celebrities. After our introductions we had the opportunity to meet the students personally and sign autographs. It was so wonderful to see their excited faces and hear their thank yous for coming to see them.

Unfortunately I had to return to work and could not go to the VA Hospital to deliver the cards. This was a perfectly organized event for such a great cause, and I'm sure it was truely appreciated by all the Veterans. I'd like to say thank you to all the men and women who have served our country and have kept us safe. I hope that you all have a great holiday and happy New Year.

Christmas Tree Lighting

On December 5th 2010 Santa and I lit the Christmas Tree in the downtown area of Methuen, MA, my home town. Before the event there was hot chocolate and cookies that were handed out to all who attended. Carollers from Methuen's Center for Performing Arts entertained us with Christmas songs and we all danced around to keep warm. Once Santa arrived on the fire truck we lit the tree with Mayor Manzi and handed out candy canes to the children. Even though it was cold everyone seemed to really enjoy the festivities, especially yours truely. Santa himself did tell me that it was not as cold as the North Pole. And even though I had never been there I had to agree, for surely Santa would not lie about this. A special congratulations needs to go out to Jill Stacklin who organized the event, she did a fabulous job.

Bra Auction

On November 13th, 2010 I had the honor of attending the Bra Auction at the Billerica, MA library with my friend Mrs. Massachusetts International, Jane Marshall. This event helped to raise money for the Billerica, MA Relay for Life. The event was organized by some of the students from Billerica, who also designed and modeled the bras. It was a wonderful event and a lot of fun. The effort that these young men and women put forth to raise money for such a worthy cause was inspirational.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk

On October 2nd I walked with my hygienist on her son's team for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) walk in Boston. There were ten members of our team and we called ourselves "Justin Time for a Cure". We met at the Boston Common and walked over to the Boston Hatch Shell where the walk began. It was a gorgeous day. The sun was shining and there wasn't a cloud in site. We walked along the Charles River. Collectively we raised almost $3000.

My hygienist's son was diagnosed with Type I diabetes about 4 years ago. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to properly control blood sugar levels. Insulin lowers blood sugar by allowing it to leave the bloodstream and enter cells. Everyone needs insulin. People with type 1 diabetes can't make their own insulin. They must take insulin every day.

Allston Street Fair

On Sunday September 12th I attended the Allston Street Fair in Allston, MA with my sister queens. Those in attendance were Jane Marshall, Mrs. Massachusetts International, Monique Jones, Ms. Massachusetts United States, Tamara Sacharczyk, Miss Massachusetts Teen World, Chritina Polanco, Miss Jr. Massachusetts National Teen, and Amber Anne Coelho, Miss Massachusetts National Teen. We had many photo ops with the different vendors and the patrons attending the fair. It was a great day for all of us to catch up and share stories about our National pageant.

Antique Car Show at the Sunrise Assisted Living

On Saturday August 28th I had a wonderful day with my sister queens Jane Marshall, Mrs. Massachusetts International and Christina Polanco, Miss Teen Massachusetts ANTSO and the residents of Sunrise Assisted Living in Leominster, MA. From 2-4 they had an antique car show at their facility where antique car owners brought their beautifully restored cars out for display.

It was a beautiful warm sunny day to bring the residents around to look at the cars from their era. Many of them reminisced about their youth and growing up. It was great to hear their stories and what it was like in the good old days. I was also fascinated with how wonderfully these car owners restored their vehicles to their original glory. It was an overall great day. I must also congratulate Laurie from the Sunrise Assisted Living who organized the whole day, she did a wonderful job.

Methuen Community TV Segment

On July 30th and August 5th Karen Hayden from Methuen Community Television interviewed me and put together a segment featuring me as Mrs Massachusetts United States. They focused on my win, my time in Las Vegas as I competed for the Mrs United States title, my platform of Oral Health education, and my work with Methuen Ballet Ensemble. Here is the link if anyone cares to watch.

http://www.methuentv.org/video.php?vid=103

Eagle Tribune Article

In case you missed the article that the Eagle Tribune Newspaper ran on me Sunday July 18th the link is below.

http://www.eagletribune.com/lifestyle/x1300295005/Methuen-dentist-is-Bay-State-rep-for-Mrs-U-S

Mrs. United States National Pageant 2010

Jennifer Korzeb and Rachel Juillerat

Mrs. Georgia, Mrs. Tennessee, Mrs. Mississippi, Mrs. Minesota, Mrs. N. Dakota

Jennifer Korzeb, Rachael Bohac

Lisa McCumber and Jennifer Korzeb

Irene Alton and Jennifer Korzeb

Jennifer Korzeb and Racheal Bohac

July 21st and 22nd I competed in the Mrs. United States National Pageant representing Massachusetts. The pageant was held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. I flew into Las Vegas with my sister queen Rachael Bohac of New Hampshire, my husband James, and step-son James Jr. on July 18th. As it turned out Rachael was also my roommate for the time that we were in Las Vegas.

On Sunday our first day there we had an orientation and dinner giving us an opportunity to meet all of our sister queens and get to know one another. We also received our schedule outlining are very busy coming days. There were so many fabulous women there and I was honored to have met each and everyone of them.

The following days were composed mostly of rehearsals for our opening number, in which we all wore a red dress and performed, and our parade of gowns. Natalie Carson our choreographer was wonderful. I was very impressed at how she was able to put together a production number made up of 53 women with varying dance talents.

They did give us some fun time as well. On Monday night we all went out to the Luxor hotel and attended the musical "Menopause". After the show we met the very talented actresses and also Carrot Top who owns the theater that the show was at.

Tuesday we had our swim suit shoot starting at 6:00 AM. That's right six in the morning. Thank goodness they went by alphabetical order and I didn't have to head down until 7:30. The photographer Joseph Pier was great to work with. He really is one of the best photographers around. Tuesday night we had our interview with the judges. This was a great opportunity for us to let the judges meet us and get to know us a little better.

I'd like to give a special thank you to Lisa McCumber for doing my hair and makeup for the time that I was there. She really was paramount in making me so beautiful. Not only is she very talented, she is as nice as she is talented. It was a pleasure working with her. I also got to know the other three women that she worked with Mrs. Iowa Christine Davis Street, Mrs. West Virginia Kristi Atha-Rader, and Mrs. North Dakota Sarah Bazey, who came in third runner up. Congratulations Sarah you are beautiful inside and out.

Wednesday night was preliminaries in which we all competed in swim suit and evening gown. The following night was finals. The top twelve competitors were selected and competed in, on stage interview, swim suit, and evening gown. Although I didn't make it to top twelve I still feel a sense of personal accomplishment because I know I did my very best. Our new queen was crowned. Congratulations to Rachel Juillerat from Mississippi. I hope you have a great year!

Thank you to all the people who have supported me through this journey. It has been a great experience so far and I truly appreciated all the love and support you have given me. A special thank you to Vanessa and Ashley for coming to Las Vegas with me and cheering me on. You both are very special to me and I love you both. Thank you James, my husband, for loving me for who I am. Irene thank you for being the best director ever. I would not have been able to do this with out you.

Prep time for Nationals

With Nationals fast approaching its amazing everything that needs to be done. I leave in just 4 days for Las Vegas and I feel like I have a hundred things left to do. I have started packing but not everything is in the suitcase yet. Hopefully when that is complete I'll feel a little better. I just got back from the gym after my final session with my personal trainer. Thank you Melanie for helping to get my arms in the best shape I think they've ever been. I still haven't changed the buttons on my interview outfit, guess I'll be sewing at work tomorrow in between patients.
I'm sure my husband is tired of hearing me talk to myself as I prep for my interview, but this is the only way I can feel confident about what I'm saying is if I hear it out loud. Sorry honey, only a little bit longer of this and then we can all relax.
Thank goodness for my director, Irene Alton, she is the best. She spent two and a half hours with me on Saturday helping me to prep for the swim suit and evening gown portion of the competition. I feel so much better about this now that I know some of the tricks of the trade when it comes to walking and posing. I've been practicing everything that she has shown me at the dance studio. Well I best be off as I finish up a few more things before I get some rest.

My Fourth of July Celebrations

Methuen's Fireworks Display

Celebrating with my sisters Teresa and Kathy

My brother Tom and I

Maureen and I at the Chelmsford County Fair selling our Rubber Duckies

I have had the most eventful fourth of July. My festivities started at the Methuen fireworks display, on July 2nd. I greeted our residents and handout balloons to the children with our district state rep Linda Dean Cambell. Then I watched the fireworks with my husband and listened to the band they had playing. It was by far one of the best fireworks displays Methuen has ever put on.

Then on the fourth I went to my sister Teresa's Fourth of July party at her house in Hopkington, MA. It was great to see the rest of my family and spend some much needed time with them. Some of my brothers and sisters I haven't seen since winning my title and it was great to be able to show off my crown and banner, which was a huge hit with the kids.

Finally on the fifth I attended Chelmsford's County Fair and helped my friend Maureen to raise money for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer which she is participating in down in North Carolina. We had a rubber ducky adoption along with several raffles set up which were mostly donations from local restaurants. My friend Jane Marshall, Mrs Massachusetts International, rode in their parade atop a 2011 Ford Mustang. Also in attendance was Senator Scott Brown.

Now in this 100 degree weather, as my temperature gage is reading, I am relaxing in my pool with my husband and step son trying to keep cool.

Happy Independence Day America! I am proud to be a citizen of a free and Independent Nation.

Mrs. Massachusetts America 2010 Pageant

Mrs. Massachusetts Jamie Leigh

The Three Mrs. Massachusetts

Me with Miss Rhode Island America Deborah Saint-Vil

Me with Mrs. Massachusetts America 2009

Me and Jane Marshall, Mrs Massachusetts International

On June 27th 2010 I attended the Mrs. Massachusetts America pageant in Newton, MA with Mrs Massachusetts International Jane Marshall. It was great to see the crowning of another Mrs. Massachusetts. I can't wait to continue my journey with our new queen. Congratulations Jamie Leigh on your title! I have met so many wonderful people along the way.
During the pageant we were introduced as visiting queen and I even had the opportunity to speak a little about myself and my platform. This impromptu speaking opportunity was certainly helpful in preparing me for Nationals in July.