2008 Notes from the Editor

Well another year is over and we have another queen. The Miss Liberia in the US Organization has Just completed its 8th year. Ever year the organization provides scholarships and oppourtunities to young Liberian women here in the US . Over the past 3 years it is estimated that the Organization has provided approxmately provided $10,000 in scholarships to Liberian women accross the country. During this pageant year friends were made, experience was gained, tears of happiness and joy were shed.

So what is next??? A new queen will have an oppourtunity to make a difference in her community, across the nation, and possibly around the globe!!! The decision is her's. She will make the crown and title what she wants for the year. It dose'nt make her. What she does today will impact how people see you as a queen but as an individual. So for our new queen I have some advice as you start your year as Miss Liberia in the US.

1) Enjoy the Moment!!!
Yes!!! You have just captured one of the most coveted and respected titles for African Pagentry here in the United States!! Be very proud of that.

2)Get to work on your platform
Get with your state and national directors and see how they can assist you in promoting your platform for the year. Most likely they already have a list of projects that they would you to undertake.

3)Meet your responsiblities
As Miss Liberia in the US, when you give anyone your word make sure you live up to them. When you start the Miss Liberia in the US pageant program you sign a contract saying that you would meet certain requirements during your reign. Failure to meet your responsibilities can result in putting yourself in an embrassing predicament and even up to stripping of your crown and title.

4)Be Punctual!!!
I know,I know we as Liberians have the notorious habit of being late. However as a queen you should strive to live above the standard. Your pageant director, sponsors and organizations have gone out of their way to plan events to promote you and your title. To totally be late or do a no show shows a lack of respect and is just inconsiderate and rude.

5)Invest in Fine stationery
Nothing more shows your appreciation more than a sponsor, mentor, organization or just and individual receiving and hand written thank you note on fine stationery. Thanking them for their support, contributions, or just inviting them to an event you are hosting. This personal touch goes a long way to developing great relationships.

6) It's more than just a crown
A lot of people feel that Miss Liberia in the US Pageant System is strictly for entertain purposes. Where a group of young women are randomly selected from all around the US to entertain our community by showcasing lovely attire and preforming talent. Being Miss Liberia in the US or just participating the pageant system is so much more. It is a chance or and oppourtunity to give back to your community to make a difference to be a mentor to youth to be a source of help to elderly. There is so much power in the crown but it depends on you. How do you want to be remembered? It you who makes the crown the crown does not make you

I hope this advice helps the the national and states queen to have a successful and productive reign.