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Mrs. Plus America Has A Busy Month Scheduled!
See below
for Monique Bruner's October Itinerary: |
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October 11, 2009 - 2009 AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City
Myriad Botanical Gardens - Downtown Oklahoma City
Registration 12:30 p.m. Walk 2:00 p.m.
http://www.aidswalkokc.org/
The AIDS epidemic is far from being over. Although AIDS
death rates have declined due to drug therapy, new
infection rates have not declined; therefore, Oklahoma
City area case loads continue to increase. Females and
young people are becoming infected at an increasing rate
than in the past and communities of color continue to be
disproportionately affected.
October 11, 2009 – Dove
Self-Esteem Workshop Part 2 – The Completion
Langston University – OKC, 4205 N. Lincoln Blvd – from
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
This workshop is for girls ages 6-17 and their adult
mentors. These Queens and Princesses Tea Party will focus
on socialization and self-esteem training based on the
Dove principles. You can find more about the program at
http://www.dove.us/#/us_landing.aspx.
The Community Youth Outreach (CYO) received the Dove grant
last year and this is their 2nd workshop. The
CYO group does great work in the community and I’m a key
spokesperson for their events. CYO is located at 1208 NE
50th on Oklahoma City, OK 73111 and they can be
reached by phone at (405) 424-2064 or via email at cyookc@aol.com.
October 23 – 25, 2009 – Plus Teen USA Pageant and
Conference in Arlington, TX
www.plusteenusa.com
Monique will be leading a team of pageant coaches and
judges that will educate, encourage and inspire young
ladies and women. The National Director, Jacqueline
Lawrence, has put together an outstanding conference and
pageant. “The Original Runway Diva”, Sharon Quinn, will
be guest speaker and trainer during the conference. If
you live in the area, you still have time to register just
go to the website. The fabulous Ruby Gettinger of the
Style Network’s “Ruby” will make a special guest
appearance and will be taping the pageant. So join me
and the other Oklahoma Queens as we continue “Promoting
Inner Beauty and Confidence that Permeates Outwardly” at
the Plus Teen USA Pageant and Conference.
October – All Month Long
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month,
Monique will be collecting and donating toiletry items for
the Women’s Shelter in Norman, OK. This project will be
combined with the efforts of the Rose State College
Domestic Violence Committee and the Oklahoma City Urban
League Young Professionals. Monique hopes to personal
collect and donate over 100 items so that someone else can
feel better with their decision to leave a domestic
violence situation.
The Girl Scout Troop #630 has decided to work with the
Sigma Beta Club to gather 5,000 can foods and/or
non-perishable items.
They have made it a competition between grade levels at
the school and will be offering some great prizes in
November for the winners. You can make a financial
contribution via paypal by emailing me at
n2delta@yahoo.com
or you can bring items up to
Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School located at 1537 NE
24th in OKC. We will need everyone’s help to
reach our goal and put food on the table in numerous
Oklahoma homes. I want to thank the men of Phi Beta Sigma
– Delta Beta Sigma Chapter, teachers at Marcus Garvey
Leadership Charter School, and Feed the Children.
NOVEMBER!!!!
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Monique is working with Joyce
Smiley (Ms. Oklahoma Plus America Lifetime) to put on a
fashion show and educational seminar at the Avenue on
November 21, 2009. This will be the BEST show for
full-figured women in Oklahoma. If you would like to
model in the show, contact Monique at
n2delta@yahoo.com
by November 1, 2009.
More information to come!!!! |
Mrs. Plus America Survives A Night At The Museum!
Click
here to read about her
first October appearance!
Miss Plus America Elite Submits 4th Appearance Diary!
Click
here to read about one of
her 'Great Days (in) Houston'! Be sure to scroll down to
the 3rd supplemental!
MPA Recognizes the Efforts of National Titleholders!
The Executive Board would like to give a
special shout out to our Reigning National Queens, Shavon,
Monique, Steph and Kami! The MPA official winner's
contract requires only one appearance per month. These
wonderful ladies have been making up to two and three
appearances per month since their crowning. That
deserves our thanks, appreciation and applause!

Miss Plus America Elite's Diary Entry Is Up!
Shavon Phelps has
written her thoughts about the appearances she made during
September. Click
here to read her
thoughts!
Mrs. Plus America's Diary Entry Has Been Updated!
Monique Bruner has
been busy in September! Click
here to read about her
appearances!
Ms Plus America's Diary
Entry Is Up!
Steph DeWaegeneer continues to make
headlines! Click
here to check out her
latest diary entry!
Miss Plus America's Diary Entry Is Up!
Click
here to see what Kami
Scott has been up to in the month of September!
MPA Now Accepting Teen Ambassador Applications!
This year, the Miss Plus America
Organization will be crowning a Teen Ambassador. We are
taking at-large applications for those states who do not have
a Plus America State Director offering the competition.
This year's contest will be an online competition. Entry
fee is $125 per teen-delegate. The winner will be
crowned at the national pageant and will be awarded a three
day, two night hotel stay during the pageant for her and one
traveling companion. Email the National Director at
director@missplusamerica.com
for more information!
THIS JUST IN!!
Shavon Phelps, Miss
Plus America Elite has made her second TV appearance.
Click
here to watch the Great
Day Houston interview!
Mrs. Plus America Makes
Third Diary Entry For September!
Click
here to read about her
adventures in her local mall autograph signing and about her
visit to the African American Women's Health Summit!
Mrs. Illinois 2009 Makes
Appearance!
Nikeya Young judged
the 2009 Miss Teen Chicago Pageant last week. Here a a
few photos from the event!
Have A Great Day Miss Plus
America Elite!
Shavon Phelps will be making a special
appearance on September 25th at 9:00 AM as she is interviewed
LIVE by Debra Duncan on Channel 11 "Great Day Houston".
Good Luck Shavon!
Chenese Lewis Launches New Website!
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Our very first
Miss Plus America and reigning Miss Plus America Lifetime
has launched a new website. Chenese Lewis has made a
huge mark on America as the founder of Plus Model Radio
and PlusPageantry.com. She is also founder of the
Flawless Calendar and is the creator and host of the
annual Hollywood NOW 'Love Your Body' Day.
An actress with
aspirations of making the big-time, Chenese Lewis has
proven herself to be a giant in the Plus Community by
promoting positive body image. We're so proud her
accomplishments! Visit her new website, 'Chenese Lewis
Productions' today by clicking
here. You can
also click the photo to the left to visit her personal
page,
CheneseLewis.com. |
Miss Plus America Elite Reveals September Appearance Schedule!
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Shavon Phelps
has been and will continue to be busy the month of
September. On September 5th she attended the
"Miss Texas Plus America Crowning Party".
This was followed by the Little York COGIC Women's
Conference on September 11th. On September 12th,
she attended the "Improving the Quality of your Life
Gala" The Richmond Pavilion in Austin.
Future
appearance dates include: |
September 25, 2009- Live taping Channel 11 "Great Day
Houston"- Debra Duncan 9am
September 19 2009- Meet and Greet Local &
National Queens- Torrid Store- Willowbrook Mall 1pm-4pm.
This appearance will be made with the reigning Ms Plus
America, Steph DeWaegeneer.
September 26, 2009- Women's Conference-
Leading Praise & Worship- True Love COGIC 10am
September 27, 2009- "Sunday
Morning Live" Magic 102 (date is pending)
Mrs. Plus America, May I Have Your Autograph?
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Monique Bruner was asked to sign
autographs at Britton Street Mall Antiques & Collectibles on
Sat. Sept.12th. The new mall is located at 2625 Britton
Rd in Oklahoma City, OK. For more information, you can
contact (405) 755-3242. Visit their website is:
www.brittonstreetmall.com |
Miss Plus America Elite Breezes Through TV Interview!
Shavon Phelps put her winning interview
skills to good use this past week as she was interviewed by
Houston Channel 39's Yolanda Green. Click the following
link to view the interview!
http://www.39online.com/community
Shavon has also
submitted her second August Diary Entry but we are having
technical difficulties regarding the post. You can click
here to see the photos
though!
THIS JUST IN:
Click
here to read Shavon's MPA Diary Entry about the
appearance! Scroll down to the August Supplemental
appearance to read what she has to say!
Mrs. Plus America Emcees Pageant!
Click
here to read all about
Monique Bruner's appearance as she emceed the Miss Black
Oklahoma USA Pageant!
Miss Plus America Rides The Waves!
Click
here to see where Kami Scott ended up in the
month of August!
Ms Plus America Diary Entry Updated!
Click
here to see
what Steph DeWaegeneer promoted her title in the month of
August!
Diary Entries Updated!
Click here
to see how Shavon Phelps, Miss Plus America Elite spent the
month of August.
Click
here to see how Monique
Bruner, Mrs. Plus America spent the month of August!
Ms Plus America Featured In Newspaper Article!
Steph DeWaegeneer was featured in the
Houston Chronicle on August 27th! Click
here
to read the article!
Miss Plus America Elite's TV Interview!
Wednesday 8/26/09 at 2:30pm Shavon Phelps
will be interviewed by
Yolanda Green "Outlook Houston" with Channel 39.
Good Luck Shavon!
Miss Plus America Lifetime I Interviewed by Lane Bryant!
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Our darling
Chenese Lewis has recently been interviewed by Lane
Bryant's E-Zine, "Inside Curve". Lane Bryant will be
providing Chenese's runway attire as she participates in
the Celebrity Catwalk. Click
here to read the
interview! Click
here to visit
Celebrity Catwalk! Click
here to visit Chenese
Lewis' webpage! |
Mrs. Plus America's Diary
Entry Updated
Monique Bruner has been making several
appearances throughout August with a few more to come before
the end of the month. Click
here and check out her
latest adventure in community service. Also, be sure to
see the photos she took with her sister Oklahoma Queens.
Click
here!

WELCOME OUR NEWEST STATE
DIRECTOR!
Rachell Roper has signed on to be the Ohio State Director!
She will be sending delegates from the Miss and the Ms
division. Click
here to find out how to
enter the Ohio State Pageant!
Miss Plus America Elite's
Coming Appearance!
Shavon Phelps will be a guest judge for
The 2009 Miss Victoria Pageant this Saturday, August 15, 2009.
Interviews begin at 9am and the on-stage competition begins at
6pm.
Event: 2009 Miss
Victoria Pageant
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Leo
J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts
WELCOME NEW
STATE DIRECTOR!
Tina Thomas has signed
on to be the California State Director! If you live in the
state of California, click
here to find out how to
enter the California State Pageant!
Mrs. Plus
America Diary Entry Updated!
Monique Bruner has
submitted a diary entry for the appearance she made at the Urban
League Young Professionals Meeting. Click
here to read!
Mrs. Plus
America Has A Busy Schedule!
Monique Bruner will be
making several appearances throughout this month and into
September! Check out the dates below and see her in
person!
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August 6 - Urban League Young
Professionals Meeting
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August 8 - Qualye United
Methodist Church Back To School Party
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August 15 - Urban League Back
to School Bash
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August 19 - Rose State College
Faculty In-Service
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September 1 - Girl Scout
Service Unit Meeting
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September 1 - 6 - Week long
activities with Miss Black Oklahoma USA ending with Emceeing
their pageant on Sunday Sept. 6
Miss Plus
America's First Diary Entry Is Up!
Click
here
to read all about Kami Scott's first official appearance!
Register In
the New MPA Chick-Chat Forum!
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Coronet
Productions introduces a new delegate forum that allows the
public access! Click the pic to the left to register! |
Press
Release Updated!
Click
here to
see photos of our 2009 winners!
Ms Plus
America Makes Her First Appearance!
Click
here
to read about Steph DeWaegeneer's first appearance as Ms Plus
America
Mrs. Plus
America Diary Updated!
Click
here to read about Monique Bruner's "Road to Mrs.
Plus America"!
An MPA
Fist! You've Got To Read This!
Click
here
for the first installment of Kami
Scott, Miss Plus America's July Diary Entry. This is what
the MPA Sisterhood is all about!
Miss Teen
Plus America Ambassador Sends In Her First Diary Entry!
Click
here to
see what Marie Gray has to say!
MISS PLUS
AMERICA
ENTRY FEE
STIMULUS!
In light of the current
economy, Coronet Productions has decided to give an entry fee
break of $100 off of the delegate entry fee! The entry fee
to enter the 2010 Miss Plus America Pageant is now only $600!
God bless!
Click
here for
more information on fees!
Miss Plus
America Elite's Diary Entry Updated!
Click
here
to read all about Shavon Phelps' first appearance!
Mrs, Ms and
Miss Pages Updated!
The competition and
crowning photos of Monique Bruner, Mrs. Plus America, Steph
DeWaegeneer, Ms Plus America and Kami Scott, Miss Plus America
have been posted!
Click
here for Monique,
here for Steph
or here for Kami!
Miss Plus
America Elite's First Diary Entry Is Up!
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Click
here
to check out Shavon's official webpage and read her story of
inspiration during the first week of her reign! You
can also check out her competition photos and read her Q&A
photos! |
2009
National Royalty Pages Created!

Monique Bruner
Mrs. Plus America |

Steph DeWaegeneer
Ms Plus America |

Kami Scott
Miss Plus America |
Click the queen's photo
above to read their official Q & A! Photos will be updated
soon and diary entries will be updated at the beginning of
August!
Congratulations To The 2009 Miss Plus America National
Titleholders!

Shavon Phelps
Miss Plus America
Elite |

Monique Bruner
Mrs. Plus America |

Steph DeWaegeneer
Ms Plus America |

Kami Scott
Miss Plus America |
New Ambassador
Pages Are Up!
Click
here to
visit the new Miss Teen Plus America Ambassador's page.
Marie Gray was surprised by Miss Plus America with a crown and
banner when she arrived. She had no clue!
Suzanne Phillips was
also given a crowning moment! Click
here to check out MPA
Princess Royal's page!
Congratulations to the 2009 Miss Plus America Covergirl Winner!
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Rosie Mercado
2009 Covergirl |
The 2009 Covergirl
competition has concluded and Rosie Mercado, Miss Nevada
Plus America has taken the title with 127 verified
votes. Coming in First Runner-Up with 102 verified
votes was Latasha Haskins, Miss Washington Plus America.
Second Runner-Up was Steph DeWaegeneer, Ms Texas Plus
America with 96 verified votes and Third place went to
Monique Bruner, Mrs. Oklahoma Plus America with 93 verified
votes. Congratulations Ladies! This is a great
start to the 2009 MPA Pageant Season!. |
Covergirl
Voting Is Underway!
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Deontrae Sherrard
2008 Covergirl |
Click
here
and visit the Covergirl page to see who is competing.
Voting begins 8:00 AM Thursday morning and ends at 8:00 PM
Sunday night. The winner will be announced by 8:00 AM
Monday morning!! Please email the
webmaster if you have
any problems reaching the Covergirl page! Thank you! |
Oklahoma State
Queens To Make Joint-Appearance!
The Miss Oklahoma Plus
America Queens will be volunteering for the Urban League June
27, 2009 in Oklahoma City, Ok at their membership drive and
awards gala. This is a community event and will bring more
awareness to the Miss Oklahoma Plus America Pageant!!! For
more information, inquire at the email below.
Subject: Urban League
Gala...An Evening of Elegance
To:
n2delta@yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 10:34 AM
Is MPA "Taboo"?
National Geographic's flagship series,
"Taboo" will be present at this year's Miss Plus America
Pageant. "Taboo" is a long running documentary series shot
on every continent around the world and focuses on the world's
most interesting animal, the human. The series is
dedicating an episode about dispelling the myth that big is not
beautiful. Coronet Productions is looking forward to
working with this prestigious and award winning company in the
hopes of bringing understanding that being perfect in others'
eyes is not what is important. What is important is living
our lives beyond the boundaries of the perception of perfection
in the eyes of others.
GO MPA!
Miss Plus America Elite's
Diary Entry Updated!
Calandra Griffin has been very busy!
Click
here to hear all about her
experiences!
Mrs. Plus America Diary Entry
Updated!
Click
here
to read Lori Adams' latest diary entry!
Ms Plus America Diary Entry
Updated!
Click
here to catch up with Kimberly Parmenter!
Miss Plus America Diary Entry
Updated!
Click
here to see what Lacreshia
Witcher has been up to!
Congratulations To New Texas
Royalty!
Just a brief
announcement that the winners of the Texas Plus America Pageant
are as follows:
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From left to right:
Regina Linwood, Texas Plus America People's Choice
Winner, Steph DeWaegeneer, Ms Texas Plus America, Shavon
Phelps, Miss Texas Plus America, Nanette Watts, Texas State
Director, Toniette Haynes-Robinson, Mrs Texas Plus America and Melani Frank, Texas Plus America Ambassador. |
Click the thumbnail to see a larger
photo! Congratulations Ladies! Click
here to
visit the Texas Plus America Pageant where you can find out more
information on the 2010 Texas Plus America Pageant!
Oklahoma Crowns New Royalty!
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Pictured from left to right: Monique
Miles-Bruner- 2009 Mrs. Oklahoma Plus America, Ellaleilani
Wiggins-2009 Ms. Oklahoma Plus America and Candace Scott-
2009 Miss. Oklahoma Plus America. Congratulations
Ladies! |
Click
here to read the official
Oklahoma Plus America press release! Click
here
to visit the Oklahoma Plus America pageant!
2009 Tentative Event Schedule
Up!
Click
here
to see the tentative schedule for the 2009 Miss Plus America
Pageant!
Congratulations to the new
Oklahoma Plus America Titleholders!
The Oklahoma State Plus America Pageant is
proud to announce that it has crowned its 2009 royalty.
Winning the Miss Oklahoma Plus America title is Candace Scott.
Bringing home the Ms Oklahoma Plus America title is Ellaleilani
Wiggins and triumphant as the new Mrs. Oklahoma Plus America is
Monique Bruner.
Best Wishes at
nationals ladies! Photos will be posted soon.
The Texas Plus America
Pageant Awards Its First
Covergirl Title!
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Meet Stephanie DeWaegeneer,
Ms Houston Texas Plus America. Voting was close but
Stephanie came out on top. Congratulations Stephanie! |
Texas Plus America Covergirl
Voting Begins today!
Click
here to view the Texas
delegates vying for the title of Texas Plus America Covergirl!
Voting begins on April 22, 2009 at noon.
Miss Plus America Elite's
Diary Entry Updated!
Click
here to read about the many adventures Calandra
Griffin went on last month!
Miss Plus America Diary
Entry Updated!
Click
here to read about what Lacreshia Witcher did
during the month of March!
Mrs. Plus America Diary
Updated!
Click
here
to see why Lori Adams spent part of the month running!
Louisiana Crowns 2009
Titleholders!
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Congratulations to the
newly crowned Louisiana Royalty! The Louisiana State
Plus America Pageant was held in Metairie this past weekend
and three contenders for the national titles emerged
victorious! (From L to R) Miss Louisiana Plus America
- Andrea McKnight, Mrs. Louisiana Plus America - Bobbie
Watts and Ms Louisiana Plus America - Angela Perkins.
Click
here for crowning
highlights! Best Wishes at nationals ladies! |
Mrs. Plus America's Official
Photo Shoot Is Up!
Click
here to
see how great Lori Adams' professional photos turned out!
Miss Plus America's Diary
Entry Updated!
Click
here to see how Lacreshia
Witcher helped support charities in her home city in the month
of February!
Miss Plus America Elite's
Diary Updated!
Click
here
to see how Calandra Griffin spent the month of love!
Exciting Entry Fee News For
Miss Illinois Delegates!
The
Miss Illinois Plus America Pageant has made a drastic drop in
entry fees for their pageant!
Because of the overall generosity of their sponsors, the Miss
Illinois Plus America Pageant can now offer the opportunity for
qualified contestants to enter the 2009 Miss Illinois Plus
pageant for a fee of $100.00 per person instead of $500.00 per
person! Click
here to visit the Illinois
Plus America webpage!
Mrs. Plus America Diary Entry
Updated!
Click
here to
see how Lori Adams spent the month of February!
Oklahoma Plus America
Pageant Hosting A Workshop!
On April 4, 2009 The Miss Oklahoma
Plus America Co-Directors will be hosting a Pageant Workshop.
It will be held at Langston University, 4205 N Lincoln
Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. The cost for participation
in the workshop is $10.
Congratulations To The
Tarrant County Texas Plus America Winners!
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Miss Plus America
is proud to say that we have reached a milestone in our
organization. Our very first local preliminary pageant
has taken place! On February 28th, three winners
walked away with the titles of Miss, Ms and Mrs Tarrant
County Texas Plus America. Congratulations to Texas
local co-directors Constance Pullam and Ashley Henderson for
a job well done! |
Ms Plus America's Diary Entry
Updated!
MPA welcomes Kimberly Parmenter back!
Click
here to see her first
appearance this year!
Good Report!
We are happy to report that Kimberly
Parmenter, Ms Plus America's mother is on the road to recovery!
Please keep her and the entire family in your prayers!
Check Out The Newest Press
Release!
Read all about the newest competition in
the Texas State Plus America Pageant! Click
here
or click the link to the left that says "Press Releases".
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Oklahoma
State Pageant Looking For Delegates!
The Oklahoma State Pageant is holding
free auditions Saturday, February 28th from 10:00 AM to 3:00
PM. Click the flyer to the left for more information
on how you can be a part! |
Click
here to read about
the appearances Lori Adams made in the month of January!
Miss Plus America Elite
Diary Entry Updated!
See how Calandra Griffin celebrated her
birthday! Click
here!
Miss Plus America Diary Entry
Updated!
Click
here to read what Lacreshia
Witcher has been up to during the month of December!
Mrs. Plus America Diary
Entry Updated!
Click
here to see how Lori Adams spent the holidays!
Miss Plus America Elite's
Diary Updated!
Click
here to read about
Calandra's on-camera interview and other appearance in December!
Ms Plus America Diary Entry
Updated!
Kimberly Paramenter returns after a
short sabbatical secondary to death and illness in her family.
Please keep her and her family in your prayers. Click
here
to read her latest diary entry.
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