After all the preparation and hard work, the Miss AU Pancake Breakfast finally arrived this past Saturday morning. Even though it made for an early morning (5 a.m.!), the result of the breakfast had us all smiling and giddy! We received all kinds of guests from those who had seen our ad in the paper and were planning to come to those who saw the signs as they drove by and wanted to support a good cause.
Myself with the new Miss AU Directors at the Pancake Breakfast
I had a great time greeting guests and checking on and mingling with tables. I found myself talking about CMN and the role it plays in our local community, making small talk about the A-day game that afternoon, and just being friendly and sharing the happiness I felt to be contributing to the local hospital in Colunbus. Children's Miracle Network hospitals help more than 17 million children a year and have more than 170 children hospitals. We reached our goal of $250 and are projecting a total net profit of over $500 all of which will be donated to Children's Miracle Network and go towards the care of children in the Columbus and Auburn area.
But this result could not have been possible without so many great people. The manager and employees of Longhorn Steakhouse in Opelika are incredibly generous and patient, and none of it would have been possible without their cooperation and expertise. We also had some really great student volunteers who served as waitresses for the morning. Most were either good friends, Miss Alabama contestants, or Miss Auburn University contestants who have a heart for serving and graciously gave up their time. And a big "thank you" to my parents, brother, and director, Michelle Murphy for helping with all the behind the scenes work and guiding me through this experience.
I also had the pleasure of judging Auburn's Got Talent this Friday night. I had a great time watching the variety of talents that Auburn students have to offer from comedy routines to magic tricks to singing and songwriting. The contestants all put forth a great performance and thoroughly impressed all of the judges! A first, second, and third place was awarded, but they were all winners to me just by practicing a talent and putting forth the time needed to confidently walk on stage and present their skills. We also were able to watch a few special performances during deliberation. AU Rhythm and the AU Capella's performed and impressed the audience with their obvious talent!
The AU Capella's and I at Auburn's Got Talent
I am looking forward to sharing the exact amount of money that we raised at the Miss AU Pancake Breakfast and will donating very soon!
With Love & War Eagle,
Emilee
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