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Celebrati ng Pageantry & Fashi on Wi th You Crowns Magazine July 2019 Inside MISS AMERICA USO TOUR pg 4 IN THE SPOTLIGHT KIMBERLY DOBLER pg 9 BEYOND THE BEAUTY JAMIE GUERRETTE pg 10 MISS TEEN UNITED STATES pg 14 CROWN MAGAZINE'S FASHION EXPO pg 18-25 BELOVED PAGEANTS pg 26

Miss America NIA FRANKLIN

M iss Am er ica on t h e USO Tou r "The 2019 Summer USO Tour was an experience that I will never forget. Our tour covered five military bases, four countries, and countless service members in less than a week. It was humbling to experience what our military does every day for our freedom. I sang "God Bless America" and "Let it Be" as a part of a variety show we all performed at each stop. Our servicemen and women truly sacrifice so much, and being able to personally see the places in which they spend their time while serving has given me a deeper appreciation for all they do." -Nia

Kim ber ly Dobler Kimberly currently has eighteen years in the MN Army National Guard as a Human Resource Non-Commissioned Officer. As a soldier that completed her mission in Iraq in 2008-2009, she takes the role of assisting women veterans and Gold Star families personally. She resides in Apple Valley, MN with her four-year-old daughter Danielle and fiancĂŠ Bryan. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Metropolitan State University and is working on completing her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Capella University. With the help of five other female soldiers, she founded and now holds the position as President of the National Association of Black Military Women-Minneapolis Chapter. Kimberly is a member of the Women Veterans Initiative, Leprechauns of Saint Paul. She currently holds the title of Ms. Heart of Gold from Global United Pageant. Global United is a pageant whose platform is bringing awareness to childhood cancer and fundraising for cancer research. Always looking for ways to continue and promote sisterhood, she recently became a member of the Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority Incorporated in 2019. Because of the amount of involvement in her community, her sisters named her ?Golden Heart?. She truly hopes to be able to continue doing great things. She always strives to be involved within her community. MDVA The mission of the MDVA is to ensure that women veterans and Gold Star families have equitable access to federal and state benefits and services. It responds to the gender-specific needs of women veterans and ensures that women veterans as well as Gold Star families are treated with dignity and respect. Outreach events are geared to improve the awareness of available benefits, services, and eligibility criteria for women and Gold Star families whose soldiers served in the United States Armed Forces. The most recent campaign created in Minnesota is called ?I Am Not Invisible,? a remarkable new awareness campaign featuring an exhibit of women military veterans and their stories. This project, which is a joint effort of the Ars Bellum Foundation, the Minnesota Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Women Veterans Initiative, and 23rd Veteran, is intended to shine a spotlight on Minnesota women veterans, whose contributions, experiences, and needs are too often ignored or overlooked socially, politically and legally.

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Jamie Guerrette of Winter Garden, FL was recently crowned Mrs. US of A Globe 2019 at the Mrs. US of A Globe Pageant in Palm Springs, CA. Jamie will go on to compete for the title of Mrs. Globe 2019 in Shenzhen, China this November! Jamie is a Winter Park native and currently resides in Winter Garden with her husband Edward and two children, Adalyn and Pierce. Jamie holds a Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law and is a member of the Florida Bar. Jamie also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida (UCF). Jamie is the President and Director of the Special Needs Foundation Inc., a 501-C3 non-profit organization that Jamie founded with her family in order to better the lives of those with special needs and to promote the inclusion of our special needs community. As an ambassador for the Mrs. Globe Organization, Jamie also represents the WIN (women in need) Foundation International. WIN is a 501-C3 non-profit international organization that specializes and offers programs of recovery from abuse and self-esteem recovery to prevention and education. WIN offers classes, programs, and conferences that empower women to become their personal best and has been paving the way for healing and empowerment for women since 1996. The WIN Foundation was founded by Dr. Tracy Kemble, the director of the Mrs. Globe Organization.

JAMIE GUERRETTE MRS US OF A GLOBE

On her road to Mrs. Globe 2019, Jamie will be making numerous local appearances and hosting events for the Special Needs Foundation Inc. and the WIN International Foundation.

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Gr acie Ann Roach Hello everyone. I am Little Miss Royal Sweetheart Gracie Ann Roach. On June 30, 2019 in Pelion, SC, I had the most prestigious honor of standing proudly on stage to support our troops of our great country. We were part of Beloved Beauty Pageants with Cindy Clough. We participated in community service by donating so many of the items that our service men and women need daily while protecting the United States of America. We stand together always to make a difference and by helping others. God Bless America. Land of the free. Home of the brave.

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BETTY KELLEY M ISS TENNESSEE TEEN UNITED STATES

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Kristy Belcher and HMA Kimberly Stinchcomb.

BETTY KELLEY Aside from being Miss Teen United States, what would be your ?dream job?? The love I have developed through competing in pageants and what this arena has given me leaves me with a desire to mentor young girls and help them reach their goals.

What achievements are you proud of? I have modeled for the brilliant Jonathan Kayne. Was featured on a billboard around Nashville for Glitz formal wear. Won state gymnastics championship. Was selected as a model ambassador for Lasting Impressions.

Is there an obstacle you have encountered in your life that taught you a valuable lesson? While I was growing up my mother suffered from substance addiction and the effects of her abuse really showed me how serious addiction is and it inspired me to help others that are suffering.

What social causes mean the most to you? and why? A couple things that mean the most to me are inclusion of special needs children and the support of alcoholics getting sober. I believe people with disabilities deserve every opportunity I have. I work with the Down Syndrome Association of Middle TN to help achieve that in our state. Having a mother who suffered from alcohol addiction really showed me the importance of having a mother in a child's life and if helping a woman get sober can help a child have their mother back, I am fully engaged. Helping and supporting sober homes and removing the stigma that comes with this disease are imperative to get the attention this disease needs. Sober homes across Tennessee are changing women lives and reuniting families.

What is an important message a titleholder can convey? To follow your heart and your mind. It is important to do what you love and follow what your heart tells you but you also must have a great moral compass and listen to that.

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Beloved Pageants Beloved Pageants believes in putting the girl first and service before self. At Beloved, we focus on the whole girl and meet her where she is. We have girls who are seasoned veterans in the pageant world. While only beauty and theme wear are required for most of our pageants, we offer many side awards to develop girls and their confidence. We offer optional categories of talent, interview, and on-stage question, as well as photogenic categories. While we are an all-crowning pageant, we believe that the girl is more than a crown, so we pride ourselves on teaching service at all ages. Our system is a non-profit and donates all proceeds to various charities. We are the main supporter of a women and children?s ministry in Uganda, Africa. There, we provide housing, medical and education to those we serve. We pay school fees for one of our older girls since we believe that her education can break the cycle of poverty. We also donate to San Fillippo Foundation and many other charities. Each pageant collects items for organizations, food banks, pet shelters, school supply drives, and group homes.

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