Walk a Hound – Lose a Pound: Community Walk

Just before I left for fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada for Miss USA last week (posting about that soon!), I traveled to Columbia, MO to volunteer for one of my favorite organizations, ReCHAI (the Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction at the University of Missouri-Columbia).

My work started with ReCHAI in 2008 when I became their official spokesperson. Check out the link below to read my story & hear about all the amazing programs that branch from ReCHAI that I’ve been fortunate enough to work with, including Walk a Hound - Lose a Pound: for Seniors, Walk a Hound - Lose a Pound: Community Walk, Reading to Rover, and PALS. http://rechai.missouri.edu/stottlemyre08.htm.

Last Saturday morning I was able to participate in Walk a Hound – Lose a Pound: Community Walk. This program allows anyone to sign up to walk shelter dogs from the Central Missouri Humane Society. This is one of my favorite programs that ReCHAI offers, even though when I leave I want to take EVERY dog home with me! I was able to walk Sundance on a two mile trail…he’s pretty cute ;-) you should go adopt him!!!

Thank you to Assistant Director Charlotte McKenney for always being so pleasant to work with!

XoXo,
Sydnee

Modeling for Allyce King's Game Day Collection

This past Thursday I was honored to model for Allyce King’s Game Day collection! I was joined by two gorgeous gals: Lauren Peterson (Miss MO TEEN USA 2007) and Lacie Hill. If you haven’t checked out Allyce King’s designs and you are a St. Louis Cardinals fan, you have got to see this game day collection! Allyce takes old Cardinals gear and transforms it into custom clothing perfect for a day at the stadium ;-).

We spent the day filming with Rene Knott of KSDK Channel 5, who is hysterical! The segment aired on “This Week in Cardinal Nation” this morning, but for all you St. Louis residents who missed it, it will repeat tonight at 11 pm on KSDK Channel 5!

Thank you to Allyce King for having me back a second time. She is truly talented and awesome to work with!!!



Don’t miss the fashion show of game day clothing tonight at 11 pm!

XoXo,
Sydnee

60th Miss USA Anniversary Weekend Events

Hey guys! Just wanted to let you in on some cool events happening at Miss USA this year and how you can get involved! I am posting the event fliers with all the information on them and below I will give you some links so you can buy tickets and join us! It’s getting so close….yayyy!!

Also, DO NOT forget to vote for Hope to help secure her Top 15 spot at Miss USA: http://www.missuniverse.com/missusa/members/contestants

All That Glitters in Vegas: Miss Teen USA Contestants & Charity Event

Friday, June 17th 7:30pm-10pm

Additional tickets available at: http://allthatglittersinvegas.eventbrite.com/

Cost: $20, also available with cash at the door

Facebook Event Page:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186135671438060

Miss USA Alumni Meet & Greet, Galleria of 60 Years of Beauty

Saturday, June 18th Noon-2pm
For tickets, cash at the door
Cost: $10

True Beauty ROCKS the USA!

Saturday, June 18th

Red Carpet starts 8pm, Doors open at 9pm-Midnight

Additional tickets available at: www.truebeautyrockstheusa.eventbrite.com

Cost: $25, also available with cash at the door

Facebook Event Page: 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=212028418819832

SEE YOU THERE

XoXo,

Sydnee

Love is Louder!

I am so excited that the 2011 Miss Teen USA contestants & Kamie Crawford, Miss Teen USA 2010, are jumping on board with the “Love is Louder” movement.

“Love is Louder” was started by The Jed Foundation and MTV as a movement of hope for those who have ever felt mistreated, misunderstood, or alone. This movement provides positive messages for those facing adversity or who may be struggling right now with emotional and health issues.

To spread some empowerment, be one of the many individuals who have turned “Love is Louder” into a trend, by tweeting #loveislouder with your message. Or, take a picture with the words “Love is Louder” that conveys your message & upload to www.loveislouder.com.  

Photo by Tom Styrkowicz 

Look for the Miss Teen USA ladies on MTV.com & The Jed Foundation website (http://www.jedfoundation.org/) in the near future to see their photos & messages!

Check out Demi Lovato’s message HERE: http://www.loveislouder.com/demi.html

"Love is Louder”: www.loveislouder.com

The Jed Foundation: http://www.jedfoundation.org/

MTV: http://www.mtv.com/?kw=sem/g/mtv.com/

Love is Louder…than Hateful words. No matter what form they take, whether it's cyber bullying, racism, or rumors, LOVE will always speak LOUDER.

Photo Shoot With Tom Styrkowicz

Yesterday I traveled to Leawood, Kansas for a photo shoot with Tom Styrkowicz! I had such a great time from 1-5:30 p.m. that I had no idea how long we’d been shooting! After shooting 4 different looks, I cannot wait to see the final product :)


Stephanie Pirtle Mason- Thank you so much for your makeup talents & for taking the time to help out at the shoot. It was great spending the day with you & getting to know you!!

Tom- you are so talented! Working with you was amazing. You made the camera so friendly and comfortable to be in front of & captured so many great moments. Thank you again for everything! (Great handwriting for the Love is Louder pic,
 too ;-))


Check Tom out at http://www.53tom.com/
Check back soon for pics :D


XoXo,
Sydnee

The Diamond Nexus Crown

WOW! There are only 46 days until the next MISS TEEN USA is crowned. I can’t believe how fast the Bahamas is approaching :)!! I would like to take some time to thank Diamond Nexus Labs for being the genius behind the beautiful and iconic MISS TEEN USA crown.  The MISS TEEN USA contestants thank you for sponsoring the wonderful Miss Universe Organization & for making the image of MISS TEEN USA so sparkly, pretty, and extraordinary.

DIAMOND NEXUS ON FACEBOOK:  http://www.facebook.com///#!/DiamondNexus?sk=wall

DIAMOND NEXUS WEBSITE: http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/

MISS TEEN USA: http://www.missuniverse.com/missteenusa

Hope you had a great Memorial Day :)

XoXo,

Sydnee