Posted by Chantelle Meriam on May 17, 2017
I am sorry it has taken so long for me to get these photos to you.  I had difficulty getting some good still photos as somebody always seemed to be in the way. By now everyone knows the results. All the candidates presented their speeches, talent etc. very well.  This is what Katie wrote to me "Thank you so much for this weekend. I had such an amazing experience in this program and I was so honoured to be Miss Rotary. I will still love to come to Rotary meetings."
 
Top (L-R): Miss Rotary, Katie Portman, stands with her "Blossom Buddy" and photo of Katie
Bottom (L-R): The design of the back of Katie's dress and photo of Katie with her father
 
This year they had "Blossom Buds" who were much younger girls.  They joined in some of the program, such as making crafts for gifts to some elderly people in care homes.  At the Pageant final weekend they had to introduce themselves (in one of the photos) and they also took part in the Frugal fashion show with the candidate they were paired with.  As you see I only managed to get a photo of Katie's beautiful dress from the back!! The last photo is Katie with her Dad.
 
I told Katie that the Rotarians were happy to have her representing them and proud of what she had achieved by being in the program.   She was disappointed not to have a crown, but she is thrilled to have had the opportunity to be part of the Summerland Blossom Pageant program.
 
She is playing softball now and in the Winter she will be able to continue figure skating and being on the ski patrol at Apex.  I am glad to have met and got to know another of the wonderful young people in our town. 
 
Thank you for your sponsorship of the Blossom Pageant program.
 
Ann
 
NOTE ~ Eleven young women took part in the 47th Annual Blossom Pageant this year. Chloe Knowles, Miss Avery Law Office, was chosen as Miss Congeniality by her peers and then was later on crowned Miss Summerland. Emma Fetterer, Miss Summerland Fire Department, and Trista Algar, Miss Kiwanis, were named as princesses. Congratulations to all the young women who took part in this year's Blossom Pageant!