Final Moments from Mrs. Arizona America 2009

As the my week comes to end, so does my reign. I was just thinking back to the moment when I heard my name called as the new Mrs. Arizona America. It was a feeling of shock, relief, happiness joined with tears of joy. My mom has always told me to dream, believe and achieve. I did that. I dreamed and challenged myself. It paid off.
Being Mrs. Arizona 2009, was such a great honor. This past year has been the most amazing year of my life. I had the opportunity to travel all over Arizona, speaking to women's groups about my platform of Breast cancer awarenss of behalf of Susan G. Koman. I got to work with many different chairties and all of my travels and volunteering has truely made a difference in my life. I met many wonderful people throughout my year, many celebs, got to be on tv and have news stories done, made the cover of a magazine. Represented my state in my hometown of Tucson at the Mrs. America pageant.
As I close this chapter in my life, I will look back at all the great advantages and opportunities given to me as Mrs. Arizona. It really does open many doors and opportunites. I will walk through to my next adventure in my life with a smile and head held high knowing I can be successful.
Thank you to all my friends, family and sponorors, Diane Ritter and all my Mrs. Arizona sisters for all your hard work, guidence and friendship. I couldn't have had a successful year with all of you here by my side.
I will always and forever be your Mrs. Arizona America 2009

See you at the Show May 22 Scottsdale center for the Arts. Come see who will be my successor.

Thank you for reading and folloowing my blog this year. I will be back with updates from pageant weekend.

Hugs
Elisa Rister,
Mrs Arizona America 2009

May 8 Mrs. Arizona Rehearsals

May 8

This was the first day of rehearsals for our 2010 pageant. All of the contestants offically met eachother for the first time. They are did an a fantastic job at learning the opening number for the show. They are all very beautiful and talented, this will be a very exciting show. Thank you to Angel LeRoy and the Arizona Angels Dance Studio for being our choregraphers.

Just a reminder that the pageant is May 22 at the Virgina Piper theater located Scottsdale center for the Arts.

Hope to see you there!!!

Hugs

Elisa Rister, Mrs Arizona America 2009

May 1 Mr. An's

On May 1 I attended the grand opening of Mr. An's new resturant named "Mr. An". What was special about this event, it was a charity fundraiser to support Tu Niditio Family Services. This event was attended by many local celebs and Tucsonans. The raffle was a success and the Tucson Ladies Council was able to raise $7,500 for this charity. The fun side was spending time with friends and special guests such as David and Elaine Marmel, Owners of the Mrs. America/Mrs. World pageants, Mayor Walkup of Tucson and many more.

Thank you to the Tucson Ladies Council for having me there, it was a great evening of fun.