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Royalty Experience Letter Growing up my favorite thing to do was wear my fancy nightgown my mom's shoes and practicing walking and waving like a queen. That was my dream, to be the queen of America. I was crushed later to find out that the United States does not have a monarchy and I had no blood ties to royalty so I would never be the queen. Then one day I was introduced to the Miss America Pageant. Well I couldn't be the queen but I could someday have a crown sash and all the glitz and glamour of royalty if I was Miss America, or Miss USA and I could even possible be Miss Universe if I tired really hard. From that moment on I really practiced walking gracefully, smiling to everyone I met and learning to wave, sit with my legs crossed at the ankles back straight, all the prim and proper manners of a queen. It wasn't until I participated in my first real pageant Miss Minnesota Coed that I realized that pageants were more than just looking good and getting a crown. I learned how to present my self with grace and confidence, I learned how to properly have a conversation with people of different age groups and view points. I participated twice with American Coed, I also ran for Miss Robbinsdale that was a very different experience because I was out in my community more, meeting people face to face and learning about my hometown and their needs. I had the chance to help raise funds for our firework display as well as do a few activities with the children of Robbinsdale. Though I did not win the title it was a great way to learn more about the city, myself, and make new friends. My finale royalty experience was having the chance to run as Miss Shakopee USA and compete for the Title of Miss Minnesota USA. This was a wonderful experience to partake in because I really had to work on physically fitness, interview, as well as have a platform or cause that I wanted to promote in case I was chosen to represent the state. Recently I had the wonderful honor of becoming a proud parent of the 2014-2015 Sherburne county fair Jr. Royalty princess Lilian Lies. I watched as my daughter went to several events always with a smile on her face eager to meet new people and participate in the various cities events. While the parades were smoldering hot and sticky or cold and drizzling with freezing rain, she sat and waved to everyone with a smile on her face, and even after the parade was done she always wanted to stay after and finish watching the parade to cheer others on or partake in the festivities, while most of our group went back home. She helped pick out ideas for the float, helped with the fundraisers and learned how to introduce her self " Hi I'm Lilian Lies the county fair princess" she would tell everyone. She also learned to be respectful, and polite whenever she was in crown and sash. One really big thing that I noticed was how when she was in crown and sash she seemed to really put other kids first which is a rarity around our house. Now this may not seem like to big of a deal but my daughter is only 4. She won the title at 3 years old and I had the pleasure of watching her blossom into a spunky fun loving, caring princess. While we were at many of the parades I noticed that nearly all the cities around Elk River had their own royalty program and I watched many girls and guys receive the amazing title of City Ambassadors with pride. I realized that the City of Elk does not provide this wonderful opportunity for their youth. I would like to change this. I feel strongly that the youth of today need encouragement in their professional development and growth no matter the age. The city can support them with the opportunity to help in community events and promote the city. In return the Elk River can further their educational