FEBRUARY 14, 2007
VALENTINE'S DAY VISIT TO MINNEAPOLIS VETERAN'S HOSPITAL

Today was "National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day," where I was one of the visiting "royalty" who handed out Valentines to some of the veterans staying at the Minneapolis Veterans Hospital. A wonderful reception was held prior to our visit, and it was fun to catch up with other titleholders and dignitaries from the metro area. This was my third year participating in this program and as usual, it was a humbling experience that made me appreciate all that our Veterans have gone through to insure our freedom and safety. See you next year!

PHOTOS:
1) L to R: With Donnell Rank (Mrs. Minneapolis Int'l 2007) and Angeline Gard (Mrs. Edina Int'l 2007), who are both competing for the title of Mrs. MN Int'l 2007 in March.
2) Donnell Rank (Mrs. Mpls Int'l 2007) and I having fun with the balloons.
3) Meeting the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes and Princess of the Lakes.
4) With the Aquatennial Commodore (far L), some of the Veterans, and Steven Kleinglass (Mpls VA Medical Center Director - 2nd from right) after handing out Valentine cards.