Hello from America, and what a month we have all had!
To start the month of June off, I had the honour of attending a special presentation at Lilier Lodge where they thanked me for having the opportunity to receive a CPF Grant in order to celebrate their 20th anniversary with a commemorative plaque.
In anticipation of our upcoming visit to Leavenworth, and in preparation for our video to take over, we caught up with Mayor Dallas Tout for an insightful interview. He discussed what he enjoys about being Mayor of Wagga, as well as what he likes about our city. Velika caught up with Jacinta Murphy, a local high school teacher, to discuss and record her sharing information about educational opportunities in Wagga Wagga.
We spent an evening with Clare and Ali, to discuss our upcoming trip to Leavenworth. We received our exciting itinerary for the week ahead, and spoke about what to expect at each event, how the days will look and an overview of the once in a lifetime trip we were about to experience.
Velika actively participated in the Wagga Comedy Festival, contributing her expertise in timing and judging the performances. The theme of the Great Debate this year was, ‘There has been great music released since the year 2000’. She enjoyed the night, offering her time and mingling with those involved.
Ali and the 2025 Miss Wagga Wagga Quest entrants volunteered at the annual Vintage and Veteran Motor Club Rally, where they sold raffle tickets and enjoyed the classic cars on display. The Vintage and Veteran Motor Club are long term supporters of the Quest, and we love being able to offer our time and an extra set of hands to their organisation where we can. We thank them for their ongoing support.
Our preparations for the Sister City visit received significant media attention. From radio interviews with Jamie & Leigh at Triple M, a Region Riverina Interview with Chris Roe, both companies actively involved in supporting the growth of MWWQ Entrants. As well as a Channel 7 interview with Jacinta, we appreciated the opportunity to share our excitement and purpose behind this visit.
We attended the unveiling of Peter Cox's Walk of Honour Plaque. Peter's dedication as a longtime teacher at Kooringal High School left an indelible mark on our community. His legacy lives on through the establishment of the Peter Cox Ministry of Silly Grants, supporting public high school students in pursuing theatre placements.
Velika and Ali engaged with the local Lions Club, presenting insights into the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest and fostering community support. This initiative not only raised awareness but also prepared us for our upcoming presentation at a Lions Club Meeting in Leavenworth.
A highlight of June was being given the opportunity to visit our Sister City Leavenworth, Kansas to strengthen our Sister City relationship between the two cities. We cannot even begin to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Community of Leavenworth, in particular Krisi and Jennifer, and the Leavenworth Sister City Committee who made this visit possible. All those involved worked tirelessly to ensure we had the most incredible week, and gave us the chance to see the insights of Leavenworth, it’s history as well as thrilling zip lining through the vibrant greenery, for an in depth overview of our Sister City Week, please refer to the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest Social Media pages where we posted daily updates - it is worth checking out! We were provided with the opportunity to meet and interact with Leavenworth locals, discussed the differences in our daily lives and shared many unforgettable laughs.
Having the opportunity to attend Leavenworth as a Sister City visit has allowed us to walk away with many emotions, we have created lifelong friendships and have unforgettable memories. No words will ever be able to show our appreciation to everyone involved, and we cannot wait to have the opportunity to host delegates of Leavenworth to Wagga Wagga.
We can’t wait to see you all soon, sharing the beautiful memories we have shared together!
Jess Barclay, Community Princess
To start the month of June off, I had the honour of attending a special presentation at Lilier Lodge where they thanked me for having the opportunity to receive a CPF Grant in order to celebrate their 20th anniversary with a commemorative plaque.
In anticipation of our upcoming visit to Leavenworth, and in preparation for our video to take over, we caught up with Mayor Dallas Tout for an insightful interview. He discussed what he enjoys about being Mayor of Wagga, as well as what he likes about our city. Velika caught up with Jacinta Murphy, a local high school teacher, to discuss and record her sharing information about educational opportunities in Wagga Wagga.
We spent an evening with Clare and Ali, to discuss our upcoming trip to Leavenworth. We received our exciting itinerary for the week ahead, and spoke about what to expect at each event, how the days will look and an overview of the once in a lifetime trip we were about to experience.
Velika actively participated in the Wagga Comedy Festival, contributing her expertise in timing and judging the performances. The theme of the Great Debate this year was, ‘There has been great music released since the year 2000’. She enjoyed the night, offering her time and mingling with those involved.
Ali and the 2025 Miss Wagga Wagga Quest entrants volunteered at the annual Vintage and Veteran Motor Club Rally, where they sold raffle tickets and enjoyed the classic cars on display. The Vintage and Veteran Motor Club are long term supporters of the Quest, and we love being able to offer our time and an extra set of hands to their organisation where we can. We thank them for their ongoing support.
Our preparations for the Sister City visit received significant media attention. From radio interviews with Jamie & Leigh at Triple M, a Region Riverina Interview with Chris Roe, both companies actively involved in supporting the growth of MWWQ Entrants. As well as a Channel 7 interview with Jacinta, we appreciated the opportunity to share our excitement and purpose behind this visit.
We attended the unveiling of Peter Cox's Walk of Honour Plaque. Peter's dedication as a longtime teacher at Kooringal High School left an indelible mark on our community. His legacy lives on through the establishment of the Peter Cox Ministry of Silly Grants, supporting public high school students in pursuing theatre placements.
Velika and Ali engaged with the local Lions Club, presenting insights into the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest and fostering community support. This initiative not only raised awareness but also prepared us for our upcoming presentation at a Lions Club Meeting in Leavenworth.
A highlight of June was being given the opportunity to visit our Sister City Leavenworth, Kansas to strengthen our Sister City relationship between the two cities. We cannot even begin to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Community of Leavenworth, in particular Krisi and Jennifer, and the Leavenworth Sister City Committee who made this visit possible. All those involved worked tirelessly to ensure we had the most incredible week, and gave us the chance to see the insights of Leavenworth, it’s history as well as thrilling zip lining through the vibrant greenery, for an in depth overview of our Sister City Week, please refer to the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest Social Media pages where we posted daily updates - it is worth checking out! We were provided with the opportunity to meet and interact with Leavenworth locals, discussed the differences in our daily lives and shared many unforgettable laughs.
Having the opportunity to attend Leavenworth as a Sister City visit has allowed us to walk away with many emotions, we have created lifelong friendships and have unforgettable memories. No words will ever be able to show our appreciation to everyone involved, and we cannot wait to have the opportunity to host delegates of Leavenworth to Wagga Wagga.
We can’t wait to see you all soon, sharing the beautiful memories we have shared together!
Jess Barclay, Community Princess
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