We are back!!!
Jess and I are back from our amazing trip to America. After visiting our Sister City Leavenworth, in Kansas, we spent another 3 weeks in the United States seeing everything it has to offer, from line dancing in Nashville, taking in a baseball game in New York City, to hiking up to the Hollywood sign, we had an amazing time, but there really is no place like home.
We will forever be grateful to the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest Committee, and the incredible Community of Leavenworth for making this visit possible. Sister City relationships are truly a window to the world.
We have met so many wonderful people and gained a deeper understanding of America than we ever could have as tourists. After a few days of conquering jet lag and getting used to the cold of Wagga Wagga winters again, we were so excited to attend the 2025 Miss Wagga Wagga Quest Entrants’ first major fundraising event, ‘Through The Decades Trivia Night’. It was amazing to witness the community's enthusiasm as they filled the room dressed in costume and ready for some friendly competition, while giving back to great causes.
Gold Sponsor of the Quest this year, Wagga RSL Club, allowed the Entrants to hold this spectacular event in one of their function rooms and the room looked so lively and engaging, it was the perfect venue for the Entrants to hold their first major event. The Entrants' hard work and creativity was easily seen through the seamless execution of the event and we both couldn't be prouder of them! Following this, Wagga and District Garden Club invited us to speak at one of their meetings to tell them more about ourselves, the Quest, what we do as Titleholders, and of course the excitement of our recent Sister City Visit to Leavenworth.
We had a great time meeting everyone and sharing the positive impact that the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest has on the Wagga Wagga Community. The homegrown flowers were all lovely and we hope to see some of them displayed at the Entrant High Tea coming up later in the year. Jess has been busy this month giving out two Community Princess Fund Grants since we have been back. The first, to Turvey Park Girl Guides, whose mission is to empower girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders of their world. We are excited for the personal growth that these young girls will get to experience. T
he second Grant went to Cycling Without Age - Wagga Wagga. The funds they received will go towards maintenance and repair of the fleet of 3 tri bikes that are used to take members of our community for bike rides. These are both very special causes that we are happy to be able to help. We ended the month on a high note with our first exciting meeting of the Australia Day Committee, which Jess and I are honoured to have joined. Stay tuned for the fun events Wagga has planned for Australia Day.
That same afternoon, we attended the July Citizenship Ceremony, where we welcomed the newest Australian citizens to Wagga Wagga. We feel privileged to live in such a multicultural city, surrounded by amazing people from all over the world. July was filled with special memories for us, making it a month to remember. We are cherishing our time as Titleholders and are eagerly looking forward to another busy month ahead. I am hoping to see you at an Entrant or Community event soon.
Velika Hayes, Miss Wagga Wagga 2024
Jess and I are back from our amazing trip to America. After visiting our Sister City Leavenworth, in Kansas, we spent another 3 weeks in the United States seeing everything it has to offer, from line dancing in Nashville, taking in a baseball game in New York City, to hiking up to the Hollywood sign, we had an amazing time, but there really is no place like home.
We will forever be grateful to the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest Committee, and the incredible Community of Leavenworth for making this visit possible. Sister City relationships are truly a window to the world.
We have met so many wonderful people and gained a deeper understanding of America than we ever could have as tourists. After a few days of conquering jet lag and getting used to the cold of Wagga Wagga winters again, we were so excited to attend the 2025 Miss Wagga Wagga Quest Entrants’ first major fundraising event, ‘Through The Decades Trivia Night’. It was amazing to witness the community's enthusiasm as they filled the room dressed in costume and ready for some friendly competition, while giving back to great causes.
Gold Sponsor of the Quest this year, Wagga RSL Club, allowed the Entrants to hold this spectacular event in one of their function rooms and the room looked so lively and engaging, it was the perfect venue for the Entrants to hold their first major event. The Entrants' hard work and creativity was easily seen through the seamless execution of the event and we both couldn't be prouder of them! Following this, Wagga and District Garden Club invited us to speak at one of their meetings to tell them more about ourselves, the Quest, what we do as Titleholders, and of course the excitement of our recent Sister City Visit to Leavenworth.
We had a great time meeting everyone and sharing the positive impact that the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest has on the Wagga Wagga Community. The homegrown flowers were all lovely and we hope to see some of them displayed at the Entrant High Tea coming up later in the year. Jess has been busy this month giving out two Community Princess Fund Grants since we have been back. The first, to Turvey Park Girl Guides, whose mission is to empower girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders of their world. We are excited for the personal growth that these young girls will get to experience. T
he second Grant went to Cycling Without Age - Wagga Wagga. The funds they received will go towards maintenance and repair of the fleet of 3 tri bikes that are used to take members of our community for bike rides. These are both very special causes that we are happy to be able to help. We ended the month on a high note with our first exciting meeting of the Australia Day Committee, which Jess and I are honoured to have joined. Stay tuned for the fun events Wagga has planned for Australia Day.
That same afternoon, we attended the July Citizenship Ceremony, where we welcomed the newest Australian citizens to Wagga Wagga. We feel privileged to live in such a multicultural city, surrounded by amazing people from all over the world. July was filled with special memories for us, making it a month to remember. We are cherishing our time as Titleholders and are eagerly looking forward to another busy month ahead. I am hoping to see you at an Entrant or Community event soon.
Velika Hayes, Miss Wagga Wagga 2024
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