Miss Black Georgia USA 2010 Kimberly Jones

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Georgia's Missing and Exploited Children's Day

Hello, again! On May 22, 2010, I visited Georgia's Missing and Exploited Children's Day event in Decatur, GA. It was hosted by the Bureau of Investigation, and the purpose of this event was to get more children fingerprinted and identified in the program's system. Children were fingerprinted, weighed, and measured for their height. They even left voice recordings to assist with their identification. There were a lot of fun games and activities for the children to participate in. It is important that parents get their children identified, and for more information, please visit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at www.missingkids.com, or www.take25.org.

Martha Shipp Scholarship Program

Hello! I was blessed to give the words of encouragement at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Columbus, GA on behalf of the Martha Shipp Scholarship on May 16, 2010. This scholarship is given every year to deserving high school students in the church's community. I attended a morning service and offered a few words about my great-grandmother, Mrs. Martha Shipp. I also spoke about how students should stay on the path to knowledge and success, while informing them of a few of the tips I've picked up along my own way. I wish the best of luck to all of the recipients of the scholarship, and I am thankful to have been chosen to speak on behalf of such a prestigious honor.

The Girls Circle

Greetings!

I must say that I had an excellent time with the lovely young ladies of The Girls Circle on May 15, 2010. I visited Columbus, GA, where a lot of my maternal family resides, and spent the entire day with a select few young ladies. We started off our day discussing life in general; coming up with different ways to deal with the pressures of our peers and being ladies in our everyday lives. I shared a few stories about how I was faced with tough decisions and how my choices ultimately changed my life. During that portion, we also assessed the advantages and disadvantages of acting on our first instincts, and we discussed the values of thinking things through before acting. Of course we talked about our educations and how we should plan for the future (education is key!).

The young ladies participated in an exercise I use with all of the students I speak with. I ask the students to write down on the unlined side of an index card where they don't want to see themselves ten years from now before we begin our session, and then as we're closing, they write down on the lined side of the card where they do want to see themselves ten years from now. This allows the students to realize that when you actually write down where you want to be, you can get there even faster, because you've already committed to that goal. It also helps you think about where you don't want to be and ensure that you'll never be there. I make them place their goals on the lined side as this shows them structure; writing down where they don't want to be on the unlined side shows them what can happen when you don't plan and organize accordingly. I really enjoyed this particular session because I felt there was such a need for me to meet those young ladies. If anything, they definitely taught me to always remember that no matter what age you are, problems will find themselves at your feet. However, we have to keep in mind how our decisions today affect our tomorrows.

After our discussion, we had a mini photo shoot (which is always fun for me lol), and then we ventured out for lunch. We also celebrated Miss Jaquana Bales' birthday by bringing her a cake and singing to her in the middle of the restaurant. I definitely plan to visit these young ladies again, and I encourage each and every one of you to mentor someone in your community... you never know whose life you may change!

YouthForce Luncheon

Greetings!

YouthForce is targeted towards Metro Atlanta high school students, and I was asked to share a few words at their Annual Volunteer Appreciation and Student Awards Luncheon on May 11, 2010 at The Commons on Fort McPherson. The top two students from each of the nine schools involved with the organization were recognized during the ceremony for outstanding excellence. I reminded the students to always remain inspired, and to continue towards their paths of greatness. I am so glad I was asked to come out and speak; I feel it is very necessary to award students when they're working hard and excelling in the classroom!

Cobb County Easter Egg Hunt

Hello, everyone! I had the opportunity of hosting Cobb County's Recreational Parks Easter Egg Hunt alongside Miss Cobb County on March 27, 2010 at Jim Miller Park in Marietta, GA. Aside from the egg hunts for different age groups, we conducted a dance contest and fashion show, served as the hostesses for the "Best Easter Basket" and "Best Hat" contests, and had a chance to speak with many patrons about our platforms and our journeys. Despite the cold air and the strong wind, we still had a wonderful time!

Delta GEMS Careers on Wheels

I had a great time speaking with the wonderful young ladies of the Delta GEMS program, hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated on March 13, 2010 at Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School in Decatur, GA. I was invited to speak during their career day program, where I discussed how I decided to pursue law and how I balance school work with all of my activities. The girls rotated throughout the day gaining insight on various careers. I was able to share with them some of my collegiate experiences as well as my personal ones, and we engaged in a discourse about how to choose college majors and finding the right fit when it comes to pursuing an education. The day was fun-filled, and I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful sisterhood that works diligently to enhance the minds of young women across the world!

Floyd Middle School Visit!

Greetings,

On March 8, 2010, I had the pleasure of visiting my middle school in Austell, GA. I went to Floyd Middle School to speak with some very special young women about my journey in life thus far, and how I have used the lessons I learned in those same hallways to help cultivate who I am today. I spoke with young ladies in the 6th, 7th and 8th grade about dealing with peer pressure, handling troubling situations with peers, and applying themselves academically. We had a great time discussing high school and college, and I had a wonderful time visiting with them! I wish all of them luck in their future endeavors!