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Mrs Oregon History 1977 Carol Lukens 1978 Cindy Cox 1979 Diane Miller 1980 Dana Garner 1981 Candace Oswald 1982 Karee Edwards 1983 Heather Sandstrom 1984 Vickie Jenkins 1985 Rebecca Rust 1986 Kathy Martin 1987 Robin Weil 1988 Debra Downey 1989 Brenda Kay Huff 1990 Marsha Grenley 1991 Maureen Thomas 1992 Debra Johnston 1993 Lori Park 1994 Jo Anne Wolf 1995 Johanna Fray 1996 Amy Sim 1997 Jeanna Weltha 1998 Sandra Herder 1999 Mary Nelson 2000 Dena Armstrong 2001 Kathie Thompson 2002 Kym Wylder 2003 Patricia Nuttbrock 2004 Angela Warren 2005 Lisa Marie Menken 2006 Kati McKibben 2007 Kimberly Takla 2008 Taryn Stastny 2009 Joelle Rankins Goodwin 2010 Joy Huston

MRS OREGON HISTORY For over 30 years, Mrs Oregon has had a history of accomplished married women compete in the Mrs America Pageant. But in 1962, Mrs Oregon won the Mrs America Title making Chleo Melitis the only Mrs Oregon to win the title. Some have come close place in the top 5 in 1984, 1986, and in 1992. The tradition of married women in pageantry is one that celebrates the institution know to us as marriage. It has evolved over the years seeing women with accomplishments in corporate america, doctors, lawyers, community leaders, and of course, the domestic engineers (formally known as the "at home mom"). With the increase in demands on time, this experience allows the married woman of today a chance to do something for themselves, reminding them of their value in today's society. The Mrs Oregon America experience is one that you will never forget and the rewards go far beyond a crown! Many women speak of their experience as "live changing" and is an experience they will never regret. We hope that is your reaction as you venture into a world of self discovery, spiritual awakening, and marriage enhancement. It has been my pleasure to serve as the Director of this incredible opportunity for the married woman today! ~Libby, Executive Director

Libby Crawford, Executive Director Libby has been involved in pageantry for over 25 years. She has coached, judged, and participated in various systems including Miss/Teen/Mrs programs. She became the Executive Director of the Mrs Oregon America Pageant in 2002. Libby runs the online store crowningmomentclassifieds.com, is the mother of 3, and is an Ambassador to the City of Portland through the Royal Rosarians. Giving back through her charity work with the Oregon Food Bank and Royal Rosarian Foundation, and advocating for Children with Special Learning Needs, are very important to Libby and her family.

Patricia Nuttbrock, Co-Director Patricia Nuttbrock is the manager of a Fidelity National Title company in Portland Oregon. Patricia has participated in several pageants as a Miss and won the title of Mrs Oregon America in 2003. Patricia has stayed involved with the pageant ever since lending her knowledge and leadership skills to help grow the program. Patricia is married to Michael and together they have 2 boys. She is a great cook and enjoys her yearly Christmas Cookie baking with her sister each year.

http://www.oregonlive.com/century/1950_intro.html A fun story on Oregon's only Mrs America. Cleo Maletis, Mrs America 1957

"Mrs. America" is a reality-based prime time television special featuring the most accomplished married women of America. Each year, 51 delegates (all U.S. states plus the District of Columbia) compete for the coveted title. Imitated but never duplicated, "MRS.AMERICAS" remains the first, and still the foremost competition for married women! This renowned national competition is devoted to emphasizing that America's 70 million married woman are extraordinarily beautiful, poised, articulate and versatile. Each of the 51 contestants - ranging in age from the 20's to 50's -- earns the right to participate in the national event by winning her state competition. These states events are under the direction of MRS.AMERICA State Directors, a network of respected and talented community and business leaders reflecting one of the largest systems of its genre in the world. Their efforts over the past 3 decades continues as a year-long watershed effort to discover the most accomplished married women qualified to compete for the esteemed title. Each year the new "MRS.AMERICA" will make personal appearances throughout the country during her yearlong reign, speaking to and for our country's Greatest Natural Resource and most important constituency -- its married women. The new "MRS.AMERICA" will also represent the United States at "MRS.WORLD," on the television special seen around the world to be broadcast live November 22, 2009 from Vung Tau, Vietnam. Together, these shows comprise the largest system of its genre in the world

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Additional Staff Includes: Marcia Menche (Ticket Sales), Tammy Wallace (On Stage Production), Marie and Zach (Personal Trainers), Jason Weitz (Videographer), Bill Barry (Event Photographer), Michelle McElligott (Auditor), Curtis and Lisa Marie Menken (On Stage Interviewer), Taryn and Mike Stastny (back stage and security), Kimberly, Debra, and Joelle (backstage) plus additional friends that volunteer with day of events. We want to thank Dan Murphy and all the staff at the Broadway Rose Theater Co. for their continued support and wonderful production services!

Contestants reflect titleholders that were crowned since the new directors took over the pageant in 2003. (L-R) 2003 Patricia Nuttbrock, 2004 Angela Warren, 2005 Lisa Marie Menken, 2006 Kati McKibben, 2007 Kimberly Takla, 2008 Taryn Stastny, 2009 Joelle Rankins-Goodwin, 2010 Joy Huston Photos of 2003/2004 from Glamour Pro Photos of 2005-2010 from Colleen Cahill