Food 4 Kids Program

The Agape Mission gives over 1,400 sacks a month of nutritious snack items to local school children who are at risk of going hungry over the weekends while attending school. Food 4 Kids Program was started during the 2005-2006 school year and now reaches every school in Washington county that is interested, totaling twelve schools. What a wonderful program! I have a list of specific food needs the mission has. Please contact me if you would like to donate.

Register today for Miles for Mammograms!!!

Have you registered yet? Saturday, September 25th, 2010 @ the Richard Kane YMCA in Bartlesville, Ok.

Registration is at 8:00 a.m. & races start at 9:00 a.m.
2010 marks the 12th year for Miles for Mammograms 5K. M4M has become one of Bartlesville’s top 5K races with over 275 runners each year. Come out and support us Saturday September 25th at the Bartlesville YMCA.

Family Healthcare Clinic assumed the Mammogram Program (a program initiated by staff and volunteers of the former Bartlesville YWCA) in 2003. This program, a perfect fit for FHC’ Cancer Prevention and Health Maintenance Program, provides free Mammograms for patients who are in need of but are unable to afford access to this lifesaving screening procedure.

I will be hosting the Survivor/Sponsor Breakfast before the race. Join me as we celebrate cancer survivor's and their courageous battle won! Breakfast is at 8:30 and will be provided and served by the Siemens Caring Hands Committee!

Here is a link to pre-register for the race! http://milesformammograms.org/registration.html

Hope to see you there!!!

Being on the other side of the lens....

Got a chance to be in front of the camera again! It is always a weird feeling for me. I have gotten used to being the one directing other's poses and doing a picture setup. Today my own company, Belle Claire Designs was doing my promotional shoot. My friend was kind enough to be my hands and take the pictures for me. All-in-all, I think they turned out pretty good!

Wanna play some bingo for a good cause??

Come out to support Family Crisis and Counseling Center! August 7th at 6 - 10 PM at the Washington County Fairgrounds - Bingo games! Win a free trip to Eureka Springs!

Click here for more information!

Little Pageant Queens!

Last night I had the opportunity to judge the prelimenaries for the Oklahoma's Fabulous Faces pageant. There were so many adorable, well-poised children! Beautiful dresses and great personalites! Here are some pictures from the evening!

Storytime at the library!

The Bartlesville Public Library graciously allowed me to come and read at story-time for the kiddos. It was an absolute blast! There was a great turnout and the children were so excited about reading. It was great to see. I read several books and handed out snacks at the conclusion. My own little boy also got to come and listen. A big 'Thank you' to Miss Laura, the children's librarian. She was so helpful and made things run smoothly for me. I enjoyed it so much, that I plan to return in the next few months!

Facebook Page!

I now have a Mrs. Bartlesville Facebook page up and running! I plan to use it to publicize events, highlight our local agencies and list my upcoming speaking engagements and appearances.

Check it out!
http://fr-fr.facebook.com/pages/Mrs-Bartlesville-Sara-Marsheck-for-Mrs-Oklahoma-International-2011/138134462871842

Freedom Fest Fun!

What an event! Although the rain was also in attendance, everyone that came to Bartlesville's Freedom Fest on July 4th had a great time! I personally had the pleasure to meet Mrs. Oklahoma - Heidi Ducato and Miss Teen Oklahoma - Danelle Cook! They were so nice and funny. We had a blast. We got to lead and judge the kids parade and mingle with local residents. The rain did not dampen the Red, White and Blue all around! Patriotic spirit was high!

Blood Drive Wed. Jul 7th at Siemens

Next Wed. July 7th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm we are hosting an OBI Blood Drive at Siemens in Bartlesville. Blood donations can be credited to go to Shelby Foreman, a local 11 year old girl who is battling leukemia. Here is a link to sign up. Please contact me if there are not available spots showing because I can add you to my walk-in list that I manage. Please enter sponsor code 2100 to access our drive.

Here is the link

Siemens is located at 408 US Highway 60, Bartlesville, OK 74003

Speaking at the Bartlesville Kiwanis Club!

I just had the opportunity to speak at local service club - the Kiwanis. I must say, if you want to know some of the hard-workers in our area who create wonderful community events - this is the place to go! I could tell from the minute I arrived, just how seriously these folks take volunteering and community service.

Lauri Rottmayer, and myself were able to share about the Mrs. Oklahoma International Pageant, and what my platform and goals are for my role as Mrs. Bartlesville 2011. It was a great experience, and the audience was extremely receptive.

For a wonderful Fourth of July Experience, come see the Kiwanis Club in action at Freedom Fest on July 4th at 6PM in downtown Bartlesville!

Head Shots! Thank You AJ Studios!!

I recently had my head shots done by AJ Studios. I have been so blessed, as Andrew Simons graciously provided me with the photography session as a sponsor in my Mrs. Bartlesville/Mrs. Oklahoma journey! On a personal note, Andy has taught me and mentored me in the basics of photography in my own business over the years. He does amazing work! Here are a couple shots from my session!

Wanna see some of his other work? Click here !

Getting Started

Things, they are a-changing! I have just begun the amazing journey of fulfilling the role of Mrs. Bartlesville 2011. I am looking forward to getting out and advocating the issues that are important to me. I have been doing so much preparation for my upcoming speaking engagements and title duties.

My platform will be advocating for the at-risk kids in our area, those that give of their time and resources to make our community a better place, and the United Way agencies that support them!Already I have been blessed just by meeting some of the non-profit agency directors. I have learned so much about programs that target kids, and just how much of an impact that the volunteers have on children who need some guidance, and emotional support.

I can already tell this is going to be a life-changing year for me!