There are many moments in our lives that define who we are. 2009 contained many of those moments and it has defined me into someone better, someone who I like and is not afraid to show. This year has definitely been an eventful one, filled with many accomplishments that I’m proud of. So many people brought smiles to my face and each one of them has impacted me greatly.

Exactly one year ago, I was under much stress, trying to finish my FIT application essay and studying for the diplomas coming up. Time flies, and as long as we try out best and make the best out of everything, what’s meant to be is meant to be. Although in the end, I did not get accepted into FIT, through my disappointment, I was able to embark on a different journey that turned my emotions into happiness and appreciation.

The usual winter break in Asia ended and I was welcomed back into reality with diplomas. Last semester of high school flew in and I flew to Miami for the Market America World Conference and a Caribbean cruise on the Norwegian Pearl. With a tan and prepared mentality, I entered the Miss Teen Alberta – World 2009 pageant. On February 22, my name was announced and my life changed. I became Miss Teen Alberta – World 2009. Even to this day, I still feel the excitement when I watch the video. Through this pageant, I matured, and created many valuable memories and friendships. With my title, I was able to positively influence others, become a role model, and…make a difference. As cheesy as it sounds, I know I have made a difference and it’s proven through the money I helped raise for Free the Children charity. With $10,000, children in poverty are able to receive an education they deserve.

More accomplishments were completed through Track & Field, graduation, and my extracurricular activities. The end of Grade 12 put a dot on the first chapter of my life and the next chapter started right away.

It started with something great – the Miss Teen Canada – World 2009 pageant. Representing Alberta, I placed in the Top 10 out of 54 girls and won both the Free the Children Award and the People’s Choice Award. The week’s experience was another great one that allowed me to acquire skills useful to me in the near future and a network across Canada. The friends I made and memories I created was definitely worth it.

Late August, I became legal with the celebration of my 18^th birthday. Although nothing grand like a traditional Filipino debut, I was happy that many of my relatives were there. 18 came with a flush of responsibilities, expectations and exciting adventures. It started with owning my own business. I know I must concentrate on my schoolwork first, but having this on the side only provides advantages regardless if I do it or not.

University – although not FIT, UTSC has made me love it. Everyone I met was a new friend and I am so happy to have met these people! I really enjoy the pace of this school life. With such a small campus, it’s great to see your close friends everyday and have fun in between classes. But when it comes to midterms and final exams, you really need to set your foot down in one of those study rooms or at home and study. UTSC has allowed me to continue exploring my passion with dance, learning different styles of hip hop and just being with a group of people who share the same burning passion.

First semester went by like crazy! It was great to relax of the winter break – first winter break without having to worry about schoolwork. I was so happy to see all of my old friends through my travels to Calgary, Shanghai, and Taiwan. Christmas was spent in Shanghai with my dad and New Year’s Eve was spent with my relatives near Taipei 101.

New Year's Eve:
As the lights dimmed on Taipei 101, we started the countdown to the end of 2009 and the start of 2010. I started thinking about the eventful journey I stepped into exactly the same time last year. Did I try my best and never gave up throughout the year? Do I regret anything? Is there anything I want to do differently this year? 3…2…1…The city of Taipei was welcomed into 2010 with a great burst of fireworks display around the building. When the fireworks ended, I thought of my New Year’s resolution.

Here it is:

1. Make my year as Miss Teen Scarborough – World 2010 eventful and worth it

2. Appreciate all the little things people do for me

3. Make those some differences which can lead up to the big ones

4. Don’t lose sight of my priorities and work hard to achieving my goals

5. Stay on top of my schoolwork, my blog posting and making presents.

a) Go to the gym every week

b) Sleep early – be healthy =)

I am ready for this new beginning.

Happy 1 month anniversary to me!

It's been a month since I've been here in Toronto living my university life. So many things have happened the past month but still a part of me is in the past. I'm definitely missing my Calgary friends.
But I've met such amazing people here and I am really enjoying university. It's very different and I am getting the hang of it...I think.

Frosh (Orientation) was pretty awesome - tons of cheering, making friends and creating memories. It was one of the best times since I've moved here. From that, I've met some great friends who have made my time here very enjoyable so far. Third years, second years, Froshies... all Asian of course. Management Program is pretty much dominated by Asians. I am really happy to have met all these people. They help me out a lot and so much fun to be with!

I am enjoying most of my classes so far and loving my Fridays because I get to dance! Every Friday, I go to school even though I have no classes s I can dance/workout/bball/badminton. Sessioning every Friday, I always learning something new and I'm constantly improving. Hip hop, tutting, breaking, popping, liquid, isolations - I'm loving it!

Today, we moved into a new place. Rented as well. Last place was a bit too expensive. Can't wait for November when we finally get to move into our lovely condo =)

It is so cold here in Toronto already, windy as hell and raining lots. Missing Calgary's weather...

Exciting past events:
FROSH '09
MESA Coffee Night
SCCC Orientation - Chinese club
Rocsaut Orientation - Taiwanese club
DECA IPO
Hanging out with friends =)

Upcoming exciting events:
WE Day!
Miss Teen Ontario Pageant
and of course...Midterms
HOMECOMING back in Calgary =)

One month's past for me to adjust and get used to here, now it's time for me to fully concentrate and work hard. Academics & Clubs & Dance.

I definitely can't wait for Homecoming & Winter Break in Dec!
I MISS all my Calgary friends!! =)

Happy 18^th Birthday to me!

I turned 18 on August 25^th and it was such a great birthday!

We have 6 August babies in our family so as soon as we got to Taiwan, we had one big celebration for everyone. Then for my individual celebration, my aunt & uncle, their 3 kids and my grandparents came to celebrate with my family and I. Afterwards, my sister, my older cousin and I went to watch My Sister’s Keeper. It was SUCH a touching movie! It definitely brought tears to my eyes.

When I got back to Calgary, I had a birthday dinner with 11 of my close friends, and we watched a movie at my house. It was so good to see everyone again and be able to hang out with them one last time before I go off to Toronto.

Do I feel a difference now?

YES!

Now I have to pay adult fee for the transit, when I go to the gym and show my photo ID when boarding the plane, ha-ha.

But most of all, I feel the difference in responsibility. My 18^th birthday present from my parents was becoming a distributor for Market America. They covered all the costs for me to start up my own business. So now I own my own store. Apart from our Market America brand products, we also partner with stores like Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire, Armani Exchange, Toys R Us, Bebe, e-Bay, etc. Please feel free to check it out!

Yay! I’m 18! =)

The 2009 Market America International Convention in Greensboro, NC was from August 6^th to 9^th and it was another great experience! This event was significant because it was my last convention before I became a Market America distributor myself.

The three days was jam packed with information, new products, new ideas, and recharged everyone with motivation. I espicially liked the last day where there was the usual trade show and I got a chance to try out the new products of the Motives by Loren Ridinger.

The highlights of this year’s event:
Motives by Loren Ridinger now includes a set of nail polish and its own fragrance! The nail polish colors are as beautiful and interesting as the nails given to them: Innocent, First Kiss, Oh Marilyn, etc. Mine, the new fragrance captures the scent of jasmine, tuberose, and gardenias. Another appealing product is called 10 Years Younger Makeup Setting Spray. Now, most women know, by the end of the day, their makeup settles into the creases or their face becomes oily and the makeup is practically melting off. The purpose of this spray is to keep the makeup looking fresh even after a long day. I tried it out at the trade show on Sunday and even after a long flight back to Calgary, my makeup still looked like it was just applied a few hours ago. I absolutely love this product!

Another highlight would be the big and exciting change the corporate team introduced – a program called 2% Cash Back. What they want to do is, by the end of November provide customers with 2% cash back on their purchases! So anything you buy online through my web portal, such as from Walmart, Canadian Tire, Armani Exchange, Toys R Us, etc. You'll get a 2% cash back on your purchase! I am really looking forward to this!

What made this year’s event even better was that my best friend, Rosy was there with me. She too, is looking into doing the business. Unfortunately, we are now on opposite ends of Canada or else we were planning on fully expanding our business with the Motives line together.

On Saturday night, it was the DJ Party hosted by MA at the hosting hotel, Sheraton. It was a pretty chill party, a lot of people were there. It was a great way to end off the convention!

Overall, the convention provided me a lot of information and knowledge to get me ready for becoming a distributor when I turn 18 – which is soon! Can’t wait!

Here's the highlight video:

Sorry for the long awaited pageant post! My schedule has been hectic since the pageant ended and in a few more posts, you’ll see where I have been doing. But first, allow me to take you through my amazing pageant experience in Toronto!

After a long week, the Miss Teen Canada – World Pageant Search is over.

Congratulations to Siera Bearchell, Miss Teen Saskatchewan, for winning the National pageant! She definitely deserves the title Miss Teen Canada – World 2009 and will represent Canada very well at the Miss Teen World pageant in Houston!

As soon as we arrived on Sunday, 54 girls were given our sashes and numbers and sent for our hair and makeup to be done for the photo shoot and video shoot. We got assigned to our rooms and I shared a room with two awesome girls – Katherine Highgate from Ontario and Karmen Guillas from Manitoba. It was a busy day and we ended it with a dinner with the parents and MTC-W staff.

Monday was the busiest day of the week. Many of us woke up at 4:00 a.m. to get ready for the exciting day which started with an appearance at Breakfast Television. We went on the Hippo Tours – the Hippo bus drove into Lake Ontario! - and had lunch at a Greek restaurant. After a fulfilling lunch, we received a make up lesson from PRO Makeup School. We were given a special MTC-W color lip gloss! The day goes on with an appearance on MTV Live followed by a motivation speech from Christopher Headley – director of Toronto Academy of Acting.

We started rehearsal on Tuesday for the opening number with our choreographer, Omar. Then we made our third media appearance which was Much on Demand where we were in the audience. Kate Stark, Miss Teen Canada – World 2008 and Andrea, first runner up of Miss Teen Canada – World 2009 were both interviewed while Aslyan got to have a pillow fight with Tim Deegan. After dinner, Elmer Olsen and his crew talked to us about the reality of the modeling industry.

We were so excited to visit the CN Tower Wednesday morning. I almost got interviewed by a Chinese Newspaper but unfortunately the time was tight and we had to go back to the hotel for more rehearsal. Dinner was one of the most interesting and great experiences. We went to Medieval Times – a place where live performances of jousting entertained us while we ate with our hands. Yes, 54 gorgeous pageant girls ate with their hands that night. It was such a fun night and everyone enjoyed the dinner.

Tension and stress deepened as Thursday came since the Preliminary round was that night. But before that, we had the privilege of attending a somewhat private party held by FAZE Magazine. Many singers were there to perform such as, Shiloh, Jessica Tyler, and the Cunningham Sisters, and a guest appearance from Geordie King. As the publisher of the magazine, also one of the judges, Lorraine, introduced each of us, she chose a representative from each province to do a question and answer on the stage. I was chosen to represent Alberta. Three provinces were to answer questions and the audience voted for who had the best answer. My answer got the second loudest cheer so unfortunately, my staging time at the FAZE party ended there. But the fun doesn’t stop. I had tons of pictures of me taken by the Chinese newspaper that didn’t get a chance to interview me at the CN Tower.

Thursday night: Preliminaries
The make up artists started to arrive as we were rehearsing. The problem was our hairstylists didn’t show up. Girls frantically troubled over how to do their hair for the preliminary competition. I struggled with my hair but in the end, it didn’t look too bad – just a bit flat. At the Betty Oliphant Theatre, every girl got a chance to show their beautiful evening gowns and swim wear on the stage for the judges and audience. This was an important night as the scores determined gave an idea who will be going into the Top 20 on Saturday night. I felt that I did really good and confident in both my walks. I had tons of fun and it felt great to be back on stage again!

Friday morning: Interview
I reviewed liked crazy for my interview to find out that the interview experience was totally not what I had expected. The interview this time was really conversational. Funny thing is, I stood through my whole interview because the judges forgot to tell me to sit down! But it was great to have a conversation with the judges, didn’t make me feel nervous at all. (I was so ready to answer those hard pageant questions though! Ha-ha)

Friday night: Talent
I must say that the delegates of the MTC-W pageant have AMAZING talents! Every singer’s voice was so beautiful, every dancer’s movements were mesmerizing and all the other talents were very original. I did my Chinese Ribbon dance and I got such great feedback. It was really fun to show a bit of my culture.

After the Talent, we went back to the hotel, had dinner and did our Ms. Congeniality voting and gift exchange. We then received our gift bags from MTC-W and the sponsors. I think I now possess a pin from all the provinces from the west to the east and have hair products that I will never use because they are for brunettes and blondes. Ha-ha! It was a great way to end off the night.

Saturday: Final Show
Everyone was exhausted in the morning but ready for the amazing day ahead! We arrived at the John Bassett Theatre and as Chris and Adam went to look for our dressing rooms, we all sprawled out on the floor for a quick nap. It was a pretty funny sight. Our dressing rooms were really nice – we got space to move around and mirrors with great lighting. We started rehearsal on the stage after lunch. At first it was pretty hectic, but it worked out after a few extra runs. As the clock ticked, some girls were getting more nervous. I was starting to get a bit nervous but as we were waiting backstage to go on for our opening number, my nervousness turned into excitement. The whole night I was excited and having so much fun! I was really happy that I won both the People’s Choice Award and the FTC Fundraising Award. Having raised, $10,000, I was honored to present the check of $49,701 raised by all the delegates to Marc Kielburger, Co-Founder of Free the Children.

When the time came to announce the Top 10, I admit, I was a bit nervous. Then when it came time to announce the Top 5, I was a bit disappointed that I didn’t make it, but I am happy that I placed in the Top 10. It is another huge accomplishment for me and the experiences that I had throughout the week has allowed me to grow. I will always remember the amazing memories and hope to stay in touch with the girls from the pageant.

Overall, I LOVED this pageant experience. It was so much fun, so enjoyable and I learned so much! This pageant has allowed me to learn more about myself, go on TV shows, gain important skills and meet tons of people - not only did I get to meet 53 other AMAZING girls, I also had the opportunity to meet Degrassi: The Next Generation actors - Jessica Tyler who performed at the FAZE Magazine party, and Paula Brancati and Adamo Ruggiero who were both our pageant hosts - also, the pageant judges - Christopher Healy of the Toronto Academy of Acting, Lorraine Zander: publisher of FAZE Magazine, Louise Pitre, Clarence Ford, Melani Chong, Maureen Fenn, Julian Brass of NotableTV.com, even Elmer Olsen! Also, our pageant blog assignment giver, Smojoe as a judge! (I do miss our blog assignments a bit haha) I loved our chaperons - Adam and Chris! My hair dressers and make-up artists were awesome. These were such wondeful people and the memories I have created with each and one of them will be stuck with me forever =)

I am not sure if I will continue to compete in pageants in the near future. After the week, I was exhausted, as it was so much work and didn’t want to. But now, I feel that I might go into it again because it was a lot of fun and the experiences you get are worth it. I am thinking of reentering the MTC-W pageant 2010 but I don’t know if it’s possible. I am also thinking of entering Miss Globe Canada. I’ll have to see, I will just concentrate on my first year of university right now.

My many thanks:
First, I would like to thank my family for supporting me in this pageant. Without my mom, I would not have had the courage to compete. Without my dad, I would not have won the People’s Choice Award. Without either of them or my sister and brother, I would not have made it this far. They helped me so much in this pageant. They were my inspiration, my motivation and I am so grateful that I have such wonderful people supporting me in my life.

I would like to thank my friends for supporting me as well. Many words of encouragement kept me going. Some friends allowed me to borrow clothes or other things for the pageant and many helped me with the voting and fundraising as well.

I woulod like to thank Michelle and the MTC-W team for giving us the opportunity to be a role model and make a difference in society. The amazing experiences have allowed me to learn more about myself, grow and gain/strengthen skills that are important.

I would also like to thank my sponsors. Without them, I would probably be in debt right now, ha-ha! I want to thank my pageant sponsors: marketamerica.com/mpeng, China Airlines, Taifen Betsy Corp and Elite Dance Academy. My Free the Children Fundraising sponsors: Taifen Betsy Corp and Panasia Holidays. My media sponsors: Oriental News and YouHomePage. Other sponsors: OMD School, Vibe Studio

For more pictures of the pageant, check out my Facebook! =)

If you are interested in attending the Miss Teen Canada - World pageant (July 25), you can buy your tickets on Ticketmaster!

For tickets to the Talent Show (July 23) and the Preliminaries (July 24), please contact me for the tickets or you can buy them at the door!

Check out the Miss Teen Canada 2009 pageant countdown on the right!

"Free the Children is a shining example of how young people can change the world." -Jane Goodall

Marketing for Free the Children:

This photo caught my eye because there were so many people in the photo. With a closure look, all these kids are all smiling and jumping for joy. As a Marketing Director, I would choose to use this photo because it shows the happiness in these children’s lives when they are receiving an education.

That is what Free the Children can bring kids – joy, happiness and hope. By providing them with education, clean water, health care, sanitation and a new way of life, people in poverty are given what everyone deserves regardless of race or sex.

Not everyone is living in glamour or a comfortable life. A lot of people have heard of the situations in developing countries but they don’t take any action. Some people believe they don’t have the ability to help out or teenagers might think they can’t make a difference. But Free the Children help young people engage in these social issues and allow them to make a real contribution to the world. This picture can inform individuals and show them how they are creating change. People will see that if they contribute to Free the Children by donating or personally helping out with the programs in the countries, they can make a huge difference in children’s lives.

My platform and fundraising for Free the Children:

Free the Children is the charity that inspired my platform in the Miss Teen Alberta pageant. I was trying to find out what I really cared about, what I wanted to promote and had seen a commercial for Free the Children on TV about their program Build a School. This commercial inspired me – showed me children smiling. You could see the hope in their eyes as they were learning. With the help of Free the Children, their lives have changed for the better. Therefore, I decided that I really wanted to promote providing education in developing countries because I believe everyone deserves a chance to be educated. As citizens of developed countries, we can help these people; provide them with textbooks, money and teachers. With the power of education, I believe it can help end world poverty.

I am happy that I was able to raise $10,000 for Free the Children. This photo proves to me that with my help in raising money for the charity, the children are not only receiving an education, they are also enjoying life. The Free the Children Primary School has allowed the children to receive an education that they deserve. This education can provide them with so many more opportunities in life. I believe I have made such a huge difference in many of the children’s life and I would not have been able to raise that much money in six weeks without being Miss Teen Alberta. Being a titleholder has allowed me to influence others on a positive level and raise awareness on the causes that I support. If I become Miss Teen Canada, I will be able to do on a greater level.

For more information on Free the Children, please visit: http://www.freethechildren.com/

I left Calgary at 12:40 a.m. this morning and arrived in Toronto around 6:30 a.m. I am really tired right now but I'm so excited - I just want to blog about my arrival.

I am staying at my Aunt's place right now and I will be heading to the Novotel tomorrow morning. I am really looking forward to meeting everyone - all the girls and staff! All the exciting events that are going to happen during the week will create so many memories and experiences for me!

It feels great to be in Toronto! The weather is awesome! It's a great chance for me to get used to Toronto too because I am moving here in September for University. So this trip, my mom and my sister are going to be looking for an apartment while I am doing the pageant. My sister is coming here for her Masters degree so we will be staying together.

Keep your eyes on my blog for more updates on my pageant! Tomorrow will be a photoshoot, probably the video recording and the first lovely formal dinner!

Hi everyone my name is Chelsae Durocher and I am the reigning Miss Teen Ontario-World. Windsor Essex County is my hometown; Tecumseh being where I grew up. Below enjoy reading a bit about what there is to do here, and why Windsor is such a great area. Enjoy!

Visiting the Town of Tecumseh and its surrounding areas

Tecumseh

Tecumseh is a well rounded friendly community which is great for residents and visitors. With a population of 24 000, it is easily accessible with its direct access to the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) superhighway, and the Highway 401. Tecumseh offers great recreational activities, boutique shopping, and a variety of dinning. Although it is a small town, it offers big city amenities, which is yours to discover.  

Brief History

Tecumseh was first known as Rygate in 1792 up until it was renamed Tecumseh in 1912. The name Tecumseh comes from the leader of the Shawnee Tribe who was killed in the War of 1812.

Tecumseh was an important railway depot in the 1840’s that held many popular hotels such as The Bedell Hotel and the Soullier Inn.  The original settlers of Tecumseh were the French, and it wasn’t until the town of Windsor’s population grew that residents began to settle in the surrounding areas, including Tecumseh, bringing a variety of immigrants.

Tecumseh truly flourished in 1931 when Green Giant Factory as Fine Foods of Canada was established. Green Giant still resigns in Tecumseh today, but is now known as Bonduelle.

Location

Tecumseh is located in Southwestern Ontario on Lake St. Claire. The nearest major city is Windsor, being within a 10 min drive.

Things to do, places to see:

Tecumseh, located in the Windsor Essex-County Area has many amenities in and around the area. From historic museums, to waterfront walkways and trails, Windsor Essex County has much to offer. Check out some of these local attractions today!

Underground Railway Museum

Open May to October

This historic site is located in Puce, Ontario, Canada was an actual Terminal of the Underground Railroad.

Location:

Town of Lakeshore
Windsor, Ontario
 30 minutes east of Windsor/ Detroit border, Highway 401 exit 28, North 1 (mile only) to 859 Puce Road.

Contact:

Phone: ( 519) 727-6555
Fax: (519) 727-5793
Email: info@undergroundrailroadmuseum.org

Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village

To preserve the past for present and future generations by collecting, restoring, maintaining and displaying modes of transportation and early ways of living in Canada South.

Location:

The Heart of Essex County, Ontario, Canada!

Only 25 Minutes from the International Border at Detroit-Windsor. 

Contact:

Phone: (519) 776-6909
Fax: (519) 776-8321

Email us at info@ctmhv.com

Admission Price

General Adult: $5.00

Windsor Art Museum

The Art Gallery of Windsor collects, conserves, interprets, and presents Canadian art. It is a place to view significant works of art by local, regional, and national artists; a place to see what Canadians have been making and thinking about for longer than Canada has been a country.

Open: Wednesday - Sunday

Location:

 Art Gallery of Windsor
401 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, Ontario

Contact:

Telephone: 519-977-0013
Fax: 519-977-0776

Admission: $5.00

Colasanties Tropical Gardens

Open 363 days a year excluding Christmas and New Years

Location:

1550 Road 3 East

Kingsville Ontario Canada N9Y-2E5

Contact                                                                                                                                                                                              Phone: 519-326-3287                                                                                                                                                                              Fax: 519-322-2302

Admission: Free

Ganatchio Trail

Whether walking, cycling or jogging, the Ganatchio Trail lets you explore 8 km of scenic trails stretching from the City of Windsor to the Town of Tecumseh

Location:
2450 McDougall Street
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
N8X 3N6

Contact:                                                                                                                                                                                                  For general information, call 311.  For detailed inquiries, call (519) 253-2300.
Fax: (519) 255-7990
Email: parkrec@city.windsor.on.ca

WFCU Centre (Home of the 2008 Memorial Cup Champions, the Windsor Spitfires)

The WFCU Centre offers quality recreational and entertainment opportunities in a 6,500 spectator rink, three community ice rinks, a new community centre and a senior centre.

Location:                                                                                                                                                                                              WFCU Centre
8787 McHugh St.
Windsor, Ontario

Contact:
519-974-7979

Ambassador Bridge

Connecting Windsor Ontario and Detroit Michigan the Ambassador Bridge is the largest international border crossing in North America

Caesars Windsor

Must be  19 or older to attend. CaesarsWindsor is your ultimate entertainment destination.

We’ve got the latest slots and a variety of table games on our 100,000 square-foot gaming floor, 6 quality restaurants that are sure to please any discerning palate, contemporary lounges and our new world-class entertainment center,The Colosseum.

Contact:                                                                                                                                                                                                    General Inquiries:
Phone: (519)258-7878
Toll-Free: 1-800-991-7777
Hotel Reservations:
Phone: 1-800-991-8888

Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary

Open: Monday through Saturday

Admission: Free

Location :
Kingsville, Ont, Canada
N9Y-2E8

Contact :                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (519)733-4034
Toll Free Number: 1-877-289-8328
During Regular Business Hours E.S.T.
Email: Info@JackMiner.com

The Windsor Riverfront Park/ Odette Sculpture Park

Their riverfront park is a pleasant place to be, especially if the large freighters are nearby, and the view of the Detroit skyline is outstanding.

Located in the “Sculpture Capital of Canada”, the Odette Sculpture Park is a display of large scale all-season sculptures. Internationally recognized sculptors have created a collection of sculptures that stretch for more than 3.5 kilometers along the Detroit River. This is a definite must-visit open air art experience!

Location:                                                                                                                                                                                          Odette Sculpture Park is at 2450 McDougall Street.

Point Pelee National Park

Point Pelee National Park in Canada’s Deep South is famous for the monarch butterfly migration plus wildlife and vegetation not found anywhere else in Canada.  Point Pelee is one of Canada's smallest national parks, but still attracts nearly 400 000 visitors each year.

Location:

407 Monarch Lane                                                                                                                                                                             Leamington, ON, Canada

Pelee Island

The Township of Pelee is made up of nine islands in Lake Erie and is the most southern point in Canada. Pelee Island is the largest of the islands and is situated at the Canada/USA boundary between Sandusky, Ohio and Windsor/Essex County, Ontario.

Pelee is a serenely beautiful area with miles of lovely beaches, natural areas that are unsurpassed, and the fishing is superb.

Contact:

Township of Pelee Municipal Office
1045 West Shore Road, Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada N0R 1M0

PH. (519) 724-2931
FAX: (519) 724-2470
Email: info@pelee.ca

First, I would like to thank my awesome family and friends for their continuous support! I want to thank my sponsors for their generousity! I also would like to thank all of those who contributed to my fundraising for Free the Children charity! Without any of these amazing people, I will not have made it this far! I will do my best to bring out my full potential at the Nationals! =)

I leave on Friday for Toronto for the Miss Teen Canada - World pageant! I can't wait! I am full with excitment and nervousness! It will be such an amazing experience!

Before July 25, I hope to receive your vote for the People's Choice Award! The winner of the People's Choice Award advances into the Top 20! So please help me out!

• Already VIP Members of MTC-W website, to vote: http://www.missteencanadaworld.com/this_year/contestant_detail/17
• Non-VIP Members, to vote:

1. Please become a VIP member first: http://www.missteencanadaworld.com/become_mtcw/vip_signup
2. Then check your email (might be in your junk/spam) to activate your VIP account. (Make sure to activate or else the vote will not count!)
3. Once activated, please click click here to vote: http://www.missteencanadaworld.com/this_year/contestant_detail/17
4. Underneath my picture, please fill in the email you had registered your VIP account with to vote for me!

You can cast your one vote anytime between now and July 25 before noon.

Thank you all for your support!

Sincerely,
Wendy Huang