MTV's Made

Oh the suspense! I can finally say something about it! The rumors are true, the production crews from MTV's MADE were filming during Miss Nebraska Pageant week in North Platte, NE. They were following the teen contestants, specifically 15 year old Kyra Gray in her quest to come out of her shell as a Tom boy and decided to enter her in the the Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen Pageant. After all of the editing and such ( I know how that goes!) I'm not sure what the end result will be but it will be airing on Sunday, September 6th at pm. Check it out

Uniquely Me

Everyone's a star and deserves the right to TwInKLe ***


Some exciting news to announce, I am now officially a state spokesperson for the Girls Scouts Uniquely ME Program. I am so honored Girl Scouts is working to integrate me into their new initiative school programs as well as allowing me to continue to work with Studio 2-B programs across the state. A big thank you to Theresa in her efforts of arranging the partnership and ironing out the details!

With all of the buzz surrounding the new announcement, I'm feeling a particularly strong surge of Girl Power!! I'm just so incredibly grateful to all of the strong women in my life who continue to guide me on my path and inspire me each and every day. Those who offer advice, prayers or just a good cup of coffee. The ones who keep me grounded, join in on the giggle fits or just listen on the other end of the phone.

Now more than ever, I believe that through positive role models and programs like Uniquely Me we can promote a generation of change. Because when one little girl believes in herself, she can change the world!

Here's a link to my new favorite jam! Enjoy!
Britt

CMN Golf Tournament Registrations

✦ ✦ 3rd Annual 3-Person Charity Golf Scramble ✦ ✦

Children’s Miracle Network
Doing research & providing charity care at Children’s Hospital in Omaha.
The Miss Nebraska Scholarship Fund
The Miss America Org is the world's largest women's scholarship provider.

Saturday, September 19, 2009, 9:00 A.M. Shotgun Start Wild Horse Golf Club-Gothenburg
Golf Entry Fee: $80 per person includes 18 Holes of golf, cart, range balls, flag prizes, lunch after golf by Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill, trophies to Top 3 teams, & team picture w/Brittany Jeffers, Miss Nebraska 2009.
Pony Express Chevrolet-Gothenburg sponsor of a Club Cab Silverado Pickup for the First Hole-In-One On #9
Additional Golf Prizes awarded on #4, #11, & #13 ******************************************************************************************
Limited to First 36 Teams $80 Per Person
Helping Nebraska children receive the hospital care they need.
Team Captain:___________________________ Phone # ______________ Address: ______________________________________________________ Team Member #2: ________________________ Phone # ______________ Team Member #3: ________________________ Phone # ______________
✦ Make checks to: "Miss Nebraska Fund", c/o Maris Schad, 2201 Cedarberry Rd, North Platte, NE 69101 H: 308-532-7839 or call: Marsha Hecox 308-537-2867 ✦

FYI

What lies behind us...
and what lies before us...
are tiny matters compared to what lies within us

I know I say this every month but this time I really mean it...September is going to be one crazy roller coaster! (good thing I love them, especially the upside down ones!) Despite my obsession with calendars and schedules I still spend most of my time feeling discombobulated with the array of events so here is a layout of some of the big appearances headed my way! If you'll be in the area stop and say hello or if you have another event in the region you would like me to stop at please just call Kathy! 308-520-1481

-September 3-7 State Fair Events in Lincoln
-Girl Scouts & Children's Hospital Visits with Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen Jaycee Pilkington
-Viaero Wireless Appearances
-September 13-17 Ogallala Summer Rendezvous Days
- September 21-26 University of Nebraska Lincoln Homecoming...GO HUSKERS!! Parades and homecoming judging.
-Last but certainly not least here is a plug for the Childrens Miracle Network Fundraiser Golf Tournament! Please sign up!

As always, I'll keep you posted on the events and upload pictures just as soon as I can.
Britt

Double Life

I remember the night of my crowning, Miss Nebraska 08 Gretchen Bergquists advice to me was to be flexible...

Just like any job, as a state title holder you wear many hats. Juggling various duties and responsibilities. However, this year my hats also include sporting a reporting cap and crown!
Many of you know, in addition to my full time job as Miss Nebraska I am also a reporter at the ABC affiliate KLKNtv in Lincoln, NE. I am so incredibly grateful to the station as well as the Miss NE board for understanding the importance of both jobs. Each group has been so accomodating and understanding and flexible with scheduling.
The juggling of 2 jobs (that I love by the way) is providing for a unique experience and spin on this amazing year.
I love reporting for the same reason I love the job of Miss Nebraska. I get to come in contact with and talk with all different sorts of people with various backgrounds and experiences.
On the other hand,the nature of the 2 jobs can create a lot of highs and lows. Last week was a very intense week to say the least. In my first week back since Miss Nebraska I was thrown back into the fire; covering a stand off, swearing in of Nebraska's Adjutant General and a tragic vehicular accident.I am by no means complaining about the dual schedule merely reflecting on how these 2 separate jobs are interwoven and how they are shaping my year, and me, as a person.
This year, more than ever, I know the people and situations that come into our life are put there for a reason. I'm learning you have to approach the joyous days and the tough days with open arms. Taking each experience, each appearance and each story as an opportunity because I get to do this!
With love,
Brittany

Humidity + Crowns = Blast and a Half!

MISS AMERICA CLASS OF 2010

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born"

Florida, Florida, Florida...oh where to start!?!?! Let me just first start off with I'm SO PROUD OF MISS JAYCEE! Watching Jaycee compete at Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant made me feel just like a little momma hen. I was waving my sign and taking pictures...I was basically the President of the Jaycee Pilkington fan club.

Jokes aside, she literally lit up the stage. Overall,I was blown away, but not at all surprised, by the caliber of talent that these little ladies packed. Jaycee had so much energy and performed with grace under pressure when her on stage question was nowhere to be found in the bowl! She kept her perspective and still managed to have fun and enjoy the experience. I could not be more proud or impressed. Jaycee, YOU are a rock star!

In addition to attending the teen pageant I got to hang out/get to know/goof around with the amazing Miss America Class of 2010. Let me tell you, these ladies are fabulous! I was so honored to be surrounded with the nations most intelligent, talented and beautiful young women. It was just so crazy to look around the room of ladies and think, "One of us will be Miss America". I get goosebumps just thinking about it! Chairman of the Board, Sam Haskell, put it all into perspective when he said this year, 14 thousand young women across the country worked to get to this spot. After 5 years of working towards this job trust me, I am whole heartedly and completely grateful to be holding down the Nebraska spot!

With 53 ladies running around names quickly ran out the window so now if you yell "Nebraska" or "Neb" at me, "Hey you" works too, I’ll turn around!
Highlights from the trip included trips to Sea World, filming with TLC, impromptu photo shoots with Miss Washington, Jersey and Arizona, roller coasters at Universal Studios, elegant dinners with sponsors, scholarship fundraisers, shenanigans and various antics with Louisiana and of course Miss Nev. I can’t wait to reunite with them all in January!


Another highlight was getting to spend time and chat with Miss America 2009 Katie Stam. I don't care what age you are you still get that giddy, excited feeling when it comes to Miss America! Katie is so incredibly real and down to earth and I was so glad that she reiterated the mantra I had for Miss Nebraska. When it comes to Miss America preparations, just be yourself…that is enough. Prepare the very best way for YOU.

Incredibly Motivated,
Brittany

Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant

I Promise to blog about the trip just as soon as I can! In the meantime, here are some pictures of my adventure. Jacee is doing an absolutely AMAZING job at representing Nebraska at the national pageant. ENJOY

Picture links found on the right hand side of the homepage under MISS AMERICA OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANT titles!!!