Mrs. Idaho America 2008

2009-04-17T09:27:00.000-07:00

Jackie emailed about the Ririe Jr. Miss Pageant here is what she had to say:

It was very rewarding to be able to accomplish another one of my goals as Mrs. Idaho America by going back to my home-town Ririe Idaho. I had so much fun rubbing shoulders with so many people I knew and to help with their Jr. Miss Pageant this year. It had been exactly 20 years ago when I did the Ririe Jr. Miss Pageant and to experience my first time in a pageant. I was very impressed with the wide range of talents for example, River Dancing, Karate to music, Banjo, Guitar and singing, Ballet with a little twist, modern dancing and Bee-bopping. I want to thank the Ririe Committee and beautiful young women for letting me a part of their special weekend… I will never forget it.

Posted by Mandi Feely Idaho State Director

Ririe Jr. Miss Pageant

2009-04-17T09:16:00.000-07:00

Junior Miss contestants with Jackie Walker Mrs. Idaho America and Ellon Chase Mrs. Rexburg 2009

Our beautiful Mrs. Rexburg Ellon Chase and Our stunning Mrs. Idaho America Jackie walker

Ririe Jr. Miss Pageant Committee and friends Jackie attended School with.

Jackie attended the 2009 Ririe Jr. Miss Pageant, here is what she had to say:

These pictures are from my home-town Ririe, Idaho, I talked to 14 Jr. Miss Contestants. I talked to the ladies about how we are all connected in some way by using an analogy with string. Each girl had to pick another girl by throwing the string to her and telling her how she has changed her life.

Posted by Mandi Feely Idaho State Director

Mrs. Idaho America Family Pizza Night 2009

2009-04-17T09:08:00.000-07:00

Susan G. Komen Fashion Show

2009-04-17T09:06:00.000-07:00

Our beautiful Mrs. Idaho America 2008 and several of the 2009 delegates modeled for the Susan G. Komen Fashion Show. The day was beautiful and the ladies were stunning.

Posted by Mandi Feely Idaho State Director

Jackie attending Idaho International Pageant

2009-04-17T08:08:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Idaho 2003 - Mandi, Mrs. Idaho 2008 - Jackie, Mrs. Idaho 2007 - Lauralyn, Mrs. Bannock county 2009 - Brandi

Current and Former Local and State Mrs. Idaho America Title Holders

Mrs. Sun Valley 2009 - Jamie, Mrs. Idaho 2008 - Jackie

Mrs. Western Idaho 2009 - Tina, Jackie, and Mrs. Meridian 2009 - Erika

Mr. & Mrs. Idaho 2008 Justin and Jackie Walker

We all had a great time attending the 2009 Idaho International Pageant.

Posted by Mandi Feely Idaho State Director

2009-03-15T16:44:00.000-07:00

Angie Williams Mrs. Southern Idaho, Jackie Walker Mrs. Idaho America 2008, Megan Bryant Mrs. Boise, Dixie Sipe Mrs. Kuna, and Erika Wonacott Mrs. Meridian

The winner of the live auction for Jackie Walker Mrs. Idaho 2008's celebrity tea pot.

Jackie auctioning off her tea pot at the Dress for Success Fundraiser Event with Maggie O'Mara and Mark Johnson from KTVB Channel 7.

Sondra LaVoie Mrs. Tri-Counties, Erika Wonacott Mrs. Meridian, Dixie Sipe Mrs. Kuna, Angie Williams Mrs. Southern Idaho, Jackie Walker Mrs. Idaho America 2008 and Megan Bryant Mrs. Boise all in attendance at the Idaho Dress for Success Fundraising Tea.

2009 Mrs. Idaho Pageant Workshop

2009-03-15T16:33:00.000-07:00

Mandi, Elizabeth, Jackie and Juliet all Mrs. Idaho's
Mandi 2003, Elizabeth 2006, Jackie 2008, and Juliet 2005

Here are a few of the pictures from the 2009 Mrs. Idaho America Pageant workshop. Feel free to also go to www.mrsidahoamerica2009.blogspot.com to view more photos from the event.

Epilepsy St. Valentines Massacre

2009-02-24T15:47:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Idaho Jackie Walker with Augie a 12 yr. old boy who helped Jackie sell necklaces for a game to win the 2.5 carot Emerald necklace that Jackie wore all night.

Jackie Walker with 14 yr. old Jane Bolton and her family, Jane has epilepsy and is very smart and talented in so many ways..

Mrs. Idaho America Jackie Walker 2008 with Marsha whose President of the Epilepsy of the Boise and her husband Lou.

Mrs. Idaho Jackie Walker and the Bolton Family whom were the special guests.

Mrs. Idaho America Jackie Walker with Husband Justin. Jackie and Justin attended the Epilepsy St. Valentines Massacre to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation. Jackie has worked with the foundation for years and keeps this program close to her heart as she lost her sister to Epilepsy years ago.

Posted by Mandi Feely Mrs. Idaho State Director

Mrs. Idaho Judges Mr. Rocky Mountain High School Pageant

2009-02-13T18:16:00.000-08:00

On February 5th Jackie Mrs. Idaho America judged teh Mr. Rocky Mountain High School Pageant. She said she had a great time. In the pictures are the contestants and the winners of the competition.

McCall Winter Carnival

2009-02-06T15:11:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Idaho America 2008 Jackie Walker is introduced at the 2009 McCall Winter Carnival Parade. Jackie and her good friends Asia and Tricia made it a girls weekend. Asia drove in the parade. All three ladies had a blast.

Asia, Jackie and Tricia at the main stage of the McCall Winter Carnival.

Asia, Jackie Mrs. Idaho 2009, Tricia in their crazy 1980's glasses.

The McCall Winter Carnival Parade is fun and crazy and the them is Mardi Gras. Lots of bright colors and fun people.

Jackie with one of the many cool floats at the parade.

Mrs. Idaho America, Jackie Walker with the Miss Idaho International and Miss Teen Idaho International contestants and queens

Jackie has a great time in McCall and loved meeting all of the people that attended the event.

Jackie Walker Mrs. Idaho 2009 with her friends Tricia, and Asia at the McCall Winter Carnival. So cute on one of the many ice sculptures at the carnival. This one is a car.

Tricia, Jackie Mrs. Idaho and Asia at the bond fire by Lake McCall. Getting warmed up from after a cold but fun day in McCall.

Posted by Mandi Feely Idaho State Director

Empty Bowls Campaign for the Idaho Foodbank

2008-12-12T14:16:00.000-08:00

Blythe Johnston Mrs. Ada County at Empty Bowls

Jackie Mrs. Idaho America with other volunteers of the Idaho Food Bank

The Empty Bowls Campaign raises money for the Idaho Foodbank. All of the bowls are crafted by local artist.

Mrs. Idaho donating her time at an Open House

2008-12-10T21:44:00.000-08:00

Jackie is a Massage Therapist and recently donated her time to give chair massages at an open house. She is pictured here with her good friend Asia.

Meridian Holiday Parade

2008-12-07T09:10:00.000-08:00

On Saturday December 6th, Jackie her daughters Alesha & Hallie and several of the 2009 delegates participated in the Meridian Holiday Parade. Additional pictures can be found at www.mrsidahoamerica2009.blogspot.com

Posted by Mandi Feely Mrs. Idaho America State Director

Boise Holiday Parade 2008

2008-11-29T15:13:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Idaho America Jackie Walker and Sonya Hoadley Mrs. Treasure Valley

Angie Williams Mrs. Southern Idaho and Jackie Walker Mrs. Idaho America

Jackie with her husband Justin and their 5 kids.

Mandi Feely Idaho State Director (Mrs. Idaho 2003), Jackie Mrs. Idaho 2008 and Sher Finke Idaho Assistant Director

Mrs. Idaho International 2008 Brenda Mee who was Mrs. Idaho America 2000 with Mrs. Idaho America 2008 Jackie Walker before the Boise Holiday Parade

Jackie Mrs. Idaho America with Lisa Hamman Miss Idaho International getting ready for the Boise Holiday Parade.

Mrs. Idaho America Jackie Walker with Ms. Idaho Senior America

Mrs. Idaho America Jackie Walker with a Harley Davidson rider in the Boise Holiday Parade.
Stacie Zenovich Mrs. Capital City, Dixie Sipe Mrs. Kuna, Jackie Walker Mrs. Idaho America and her daughter Hallie.

Jackie Mrs. Idaho America and several of the 2009 Title Holders. Dixie Sipe Mrs. Kuna, Stacie Zenovich Mrs. Capital City, Megan Bryant Mrs. Boise, Tammy Nichols Mrs. Middleton, Carmen Peters Mrs. Idaho Falls, Ellon Chase Mrs. Rexburg, Sonya Hoadley Mrs. Treasure Valley, Blythe Johnston Mrs. Ada County, Erika Wonacott Mrs. Meridian, Angie Williams Mrs. Southern Idaho.

Today was the Boise Holiday Parade. Jackie looked GREAT as usual. She and her husband hosted the 2009 delegates to a Float made and designed by Mike and Sher Finke. The float trned out great and the delegates looked so cute in their Santa Hats.

Happy Holidays from the Mrs. Idaho America Pageant.

Posted by Mandi Feely Idaho State Director

Miss Boise Pageant

2008-11-19T16:56:00.000-08:00

Jackie at the Miss Boise Pageant with a group of Girl Scouts

Jackie and the newly crowned Miss Treasure Valley

Jackie and the newly crowed Miss Boise Megan Rowe

Turkey Drive and Anytime Fitness Holiday Celebration

2008-11-19T16:48:00.000-08:00

Stacie Mrs. Capital City, Genesis Owner of Anytime Fitness and Jackie Mrs. Idaho America 2008 at Anytime Fitness Holiday Celebration

Stacie Mrs. Capital City and Jackie Mrs. Idaho helping get Turkey Donations for Thanksgiving.

Attending the Veteran's Day Parade and Miss Nampa Pageant

2008-11-12T13:27:00.000-08:00

Jackie at the 2008 Veteran's Day Parade with some of our brave soliders.

Mrs. Idaho America with Miss Nampa 2009.

Miss Meridian Pageant 2008

2008-11-12T12:17:00.000-08:00

2008 Miss Idaho America Elise Davis and 2008 Mrs. Idaho America Jackie Walker at the Miss Meridian Pageant.

Newly crowned Miss Meridian

Jackie attended the Miss Meridian pageant and was able to meet Miss Meridian and Miss Ada County and sign autographs with some of the young ladies in attendance.

Fall Workshop for Mrs. Idaho 2009 Delegates

2008-11-04T15:40:00.000-08:00

Pictures from the Mrs. Idaho America Fall Workshop. The delegates learned about interview, paperwork, walking, clothing, packing items, backstage and much more. It was a great day and the delegates and the staff had a great time.

Posted by Mandi Feely State Director pageant@mrsidahoamerica.com

Benefit Rodeo in Preston Idaho

2008-10-09T09:11:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Franklin County 2009, Jackie Mrs. Idaho and Mrs. Preston Fair

Jackie & One of the Brave/Wet/Muddy Cowboys that participated

Sonya Mrs. Treasure Valley 2009, Tommy Mrs. Firth 2008, Kallen (the man of the hour), Karla Mrs. Eastern Idaho 2009 and Jackie Walker Mrs. Idaho America 2008

This past Saturday October 4th a benefit rodeo was held in Preston Idaho for Karla Hawkes Mrs. Eastern Idaho's 5 year old son Kallon. Kallon has Cerebral Palsy and is scheduled to have surgery on his legs in January. All proceeds raised from the rodeo will go to off set the cost of the wheelchair and medication. The Shriners Hospital will be providing for and facilitating the surgery. Pictured above is Mrs. Idaho America 2008 Jackie Walker, Mrs. Treasure Valley 2009 Sonya Hoadley, Mrs. Eastern Idaho 2009 Karla Hawkes and Mrs. Firth 2008 Tommy Phillips.

As a side note on Saturday it rained the entire day. I have to say that the cowboys and cowgirls who participated showed true spirit by not letting the rain deter them from having a successful rodeo. Karla said that they raised enough money for Kallen's wheelchair so I would say despite the rain the rodeo was a success.

Submitted by Mandi Feely Mrs. Idaho America State Director

Women's Fitness Celebration

2008-09-29T16:30:00.001-07:00

Jackie & Dixie Mrs. Kuna 2009 braving the rain at the Women's Fitness Celebration. We got .94 inches of rain in Boise that weekend. We were really wet.

Cheering on the Boise State Broncos

2008-09-29T16:17:00.000-07:00

Mandi & Jackie cheering on the Boise State Broncos football team with a win against Bowling Green

Mrs. America Pageant Finals & After

2008-09-23T13:50:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Idaho America 2007 Lauralyn Salinas & Mrs. Idaho America 2008 Jackie Salinas

Mrs. World 2008 & Mrs. Idaho 2008

Judy (Jackie's Mom) Jackie & Justin

Mrs. America 2009 Top 5

Mrs. America Preliminary Competition - Evening Gown

2008-09-23T13:12:00.000-07:00

Mrs. America Preliminary Competition - Swimsuit

2008-09-23T13:03:00.000-07:00

Jackie with her family in Tucson for Mrs. America 2008

2008-09-23T10:57:00.000-07:00

Jackie and her family have lunch at Olive Garden celebrating their arrival in Tucson

Jackie with her family at the Lowes Ventana Canyon Resort.

More Mrs. America Pictures

2008-09-12T10:24:00.001-07:00

More Pictures from Mrs. America

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Mrs. America Pictures!!!

2008-08-29T06:07:00.000-07:00

Mrs. America Contestants!

Dancing with Sioban, Mrs. Maryland

Jackie & Mrs. Michigan

Looking HOT Jackie!!

With Frit & Frat (pageant choreograhpers)

Mrs. America Director, David Marmel

Jackie with Mrs. Maryland & Mrs. District of Columbia

(Maryland is her roommate)

Mrs. California, Tiffany Ellison

Jackie's first event - -You look BEAUTIFUL Jackie

Hello everyone!!! This is Lauralyn (Mrs. Idaho 2007) and I will be updating Jackie's blog while she is in Tucson. She is having a GREAT time and enjoying getting to know each of the other ladies. Here is what she had to say:

I am having a blast at Mrs. America. I still can’t believe I am here. Wow!!! I have met so many wonderful women that I hope we can continue to keep in connect after the pageant. I would not want to be a judge. The Director David Marmel, his staff and the hotel staff have been amazing, kind and gone out of their way to make our stay wonderful. Time has been flying by so fast. I am looking to seeing all those who are coming to Tuscon and my family whom I miss very much. I wanted to thank all those people who made my send-off party amazing and those who helped me to get ready for Mrs. America. There are not enough words to tell you how grateful I am for your kindness and generosity. I couldn’t have done it with you…..

Love always,

Jackie Walker
Mrs. Idaho 2008

Jackie's Send Off Party

2008-08-29T05:58:00.001-07:00

Jackie & Mandi Feely, Executive Director, Mrs. Idaho America Pageant
Mrs. Idaho Picture

Mandi (2003) Lauralyn (2007) Jackie (2008) Liz (2006) Juliet (2005)

Jackie's Friends & Families wish her well!

Jackie Walker is Mrs. Idaho 2008

2008-08-29T05:52:00.001-07:00

2008 Mrs. Idaho America Pageant

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The Mrs. Idaho America Pageant is officially accepting applications for the 2008 Mrs. Idaho America Pageant!If you are interested in participating you can go to www.mrsidahoamerica.com and under "Home" you will have a drop down menu, so click on "Apply Now." If you want to learn more about the State Pageant go to the "Testimonials" page and read about past contestants Pageant experiences.The 2008 Mrs. Idaho America Pageant is scheduled for April 10 - 12 in Boise, Idaho. Lauralyn Salinas, Mrs. Idaho America 2007 will crown her successor on the stage of Capital High School Auditorium.You could be the 2008 winner and be on your way to the Mrs. America Pageant! Apply today, www.mrsidahoamerica.com or www.mrsamerica.com.

You will be awarded a local title based upon the area where you live, and you will hold your title until August of 2008. Local titles are on a first-come, first-serve basis, so enter today!

I would like to extend you a special offer to help reduce the cost of your entry/sponsor fee for the 2008 Pageant. For every friend or family member that you refer and enters the Pageant, you will receive $100 off your entry fee! In the past, we have had Moms and Daughters, Sisters, and Best Friends participate together. The more the merrier as the saying goes. So forward this email to your friends and family members.Please feel free to email me as well, as I love hearing from you!

Mandi Feely, State Director
Mrs. Idaho America Pageant
pageant@mrsidahoamerica.com

www.mrsidahoamerica.com
208.250.2775