Ms. Royal American Renaissance Lifetime Queen – Sheila Klein participated in the 2012 Dallas Veteran's Day parade. Sheila was driven by her husband, Michael.

Ms. Royal American Renaissance Lifetime Queen-Sheila Klein performed in a show for the Veteran's Hospital in Bonham, Texas. Her dance team, the Dallas Tap Dazzlers, Marilyn Monroe (Stacy Dominguez) and Carol Cohen entertained the veterans with tap numbers, songs and an impersonation. We hosted a raffle after the show with gift bags containing $10.00 Walmart gift cards, money for the commissary, patriotic caps, t-shirts, and so on. There were about 89 veterans in the audience. It was a great show!

Mrs. American Renaissance 2012 – Bethany Norman participated in the “Color Me Rad Race” on September 29th. The event was held in DenverColorado to benefit the YMCA! During the race colors are thrown on you so that by the end of the race you are full of color. An extremely fun race for a good cause!! It was also Bethany’s first official 5k!!

The American Renaissance Pageant had their place in the 2012 Okra Strut Parade...who doesn't love fried okra? Ms. Spirit American Renaissance 2012 - Jackie Thompson has sure eaten her share!

American Renaissance Princess Queen 2012 – Grace Egelstad attended the “Making Strides for Breast Cancer” walk in Everett, Washington.

Ms. Royal American Renaissance Lifetime Queen-Sheila Klein made a recent trip to Boston. While she was walking down the street she encountered the local fire department bagpipe band playing at a local bar. Sheila is featured in this photo with one of the local fireman because she loves a man in a kilt!

Ms. Royal American Renaissance Lifetime Queen-Sheila Klein backstage at the 30th Anniversary of the Ms. Mature Irving Pageant, Friday, October 5, 2012. Sheila performed with her friend, Sarah both part of the Dallas Tap Dazzlers as part of the entertainment while the judges tabulated the scores. They performed with Vivian (who is 91-years-olds and on roller skates and is a former Ms. Texas Senior America).

On September 22 the Business and Professional Women of St. Petersburg/Pinellas held a Cash Mob at the CASA Thrift Store. Cynthia Gramberg - Ms. Classic American Renaissance 2013 is the President of the Business and Professional Women St. Petersburg/Pinellas. CASA (Community Actions Stops Abuse) is an organization that helps individuals of Domestic Violence providing refuge, crisis intervention and advocacy. The thrift store gathers items to be sold. The participants receive gift certificates that they can use to shop for what they need. 100% of the proceeds from the sales go to fund CASA. All BPW members found items to purchase. Cynthia found a great pair of shoes to wear at her appearances!!!

Ms. Classic American Renaissance 2012 - Cynthia Gramberg attended the “Love the Dress” a benefit for the Pinellas Pace Center for Girls on September 21. Gowns and Cocktail dresses were donated from the community to sell at the event. A fashion show was also part of the event. Cynthia has been a supporter of Pace teaching classes at the school and holding benefits at her salon. Pace is a school that helps at risk girls get back on track with school and social issues. Cynthia is pictured with Executive Director, Sally Zeh (right) and Director of Development Lynn Hoy (left)

Ms. Spirit American Renaissance 2012 - Jackie Thompson, loves helping sister queens excel in pageantry by giving advice and support! Haleigh will hopefully be competing in ARNP 2013!

On September 11, 2012, Ms. Spirit American Renaissance 2012 - Jackie Thompson, toured the USS Yorktown. Jackie and official ARNP photographer, Scott Krause were interviewed by Reuters on the importance of preserving the USS Yorktown. The USS Yorktown is located in Charleston, SC.

Ms. Spirit 2012 - Jackie Thompson, making an appearance with George Brugger, owner of Ego Boost Salon in Chapin, SC. George and Ego Boost Salon donated the beautiful crown pins and pink goody bags given to the 2012 American Renaissance Pageant contestants and reigning queens.

Ms. Civic American Renaissance 2012 - Sheila McKinney, attended the Barclays Golf Tournament on the black course at Bethpage State Park.

Ms. Civic American Renaissance 2012 – Sheila McKinney took care of the information booth for the New York Road Runner's Club.Pictured here is Sheila and Jill Sho for the Thomas Labrecque Lung Cancer Run.

Ms. Civic American Renaissance 2012 – Sheila McKinney helped to sell hats to promote the Central Park Conservancy. Sheila McKinney and Joan Kutz sold over 989 hats and travel cups to support this great cause!!

Ms. Civic American Renaissance 2012 - Sheila McKinney participated in Boomer Esiason's Run to Breathe for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and raised almost $400 for this great cause!!!

Ms. Civic American Renaissance 2012- Sheila McKinney promoting the "You Can Not Fail foundation" (against major illness) and encouraging people to share their stories.

Ms. Royal American Renaissance Lifetime Queen – Sheila Klein with the Dallas Tap Dazzlers. They were the entertainment at the Ms. Texas Senior America Pageant where Sheila competed and was 3rd runner up. They were giving Sheila encouragement backstage in this photo.

Mrs. American Renaissance 2012 – Bethany Norman attended the ABRA Annual Golf Charity Event benefitting The Children's Hospital. Bethany’s husband’s company was a platinum sponsor for the event! The event took place in Parker, CO at The Pinery Golf Club.

Congratulations to the 2012 American Renaissance Queens Miss Teen American Renaissance - Kendal Reeves Miss American Renaissance - Stephany Olsen Ms. American Renaissance - Anna Bowen Mrs. American Renaissance - Bethany Norman Ms. Classic American Renaissance - Cynthia Gramberg Ms. Woman American Renaissance - Kelsey Hall Ms. Lady American Renaissance - Linda Franchini Ms. Spirit American Renaissance - Jackie Thompson Ms. Talent American Renaissance - Melanie Cholka Ms. Civic American Renaissance - Sheila McKinney Keep checking back for these amazing ladies' appearances!