Rochelle VanKempen

2018 Miss Inver Grove Heights Service Project

July 26, 2018 by Rochelle VanKempen

As Miss Inver Grove Heights, one of my duties is to complete three service projects. For my first one, I created something I call Comfort for a Cause. Through this I sewed therapeutic rice bags. They are made from 100% cotton flannel and filled with enriched rice. They can be used hot or cold and are a non medicinal alternative to painkillers. Although they may not have the same effect they still provide comfort. I made these and I donated them to the Minnesota Oncology Woodbury Campus Chemotherapy rooms for patients receiving chemo. I also sold them and raised over $300 in which I donated to the American Cancer Society and the Angel Foundation. I am still selling them and I hope to continue this project. I am so excited to see where it goes!

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2018 Miss Princess Service Project

July 23, 2018 by Rochelle VanKempen

For my final service project, I collected items to donate to the Animal Humane Society in Woodbury. I have two cats, and the well-being of animals is very important to me. I began the project by writing a letter requesting various items from the Humane Society’s wish list such as blankets, towels, newspapers, disinfectant wipes, plastic shopping bags, bleach, dish soap, paper towels, Kleenex, and zip-lock bags. I hand-delivered 100 of these letters around my neighborhood on July 4th, and I collected items until July 13th. There was such an amazing response, and I collected many, many great donations! In addition to the items given from the wish list, I also collected custom dog carriers and monetary donations from Target and my neighbors in IGH. Everyone was very generous, and I want to thank all who donated. I brought all of the donations to the Humane Society’s Woodbury location, and they were thrilled to receive them. I hope that this project was able to make a difference in the lives of animals in need!

2018 Miss IGH Princess

Felicia

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Jr Miss Sponsor Visit

July 23, 2018 by Rochelle VanKempen

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the South Saint Paul/Inver Grove Heights Rotary Club for their sponsorship this year. Without their generous donation it would not have been possible. I have enjoyed going their meeting and learning all of the great things that they do like hosting a foreign exchange student. They have given me the opportunity as well to share my experiences with them. On my last visit I was joined by some of my current royalty as well as our current candidates. We had a delicious meal and were able to talk about all of the events that we have coming up and the candidates were able to see what the Rotary is all about as well. Thank you again for supporting our program!

Jr Miss Ashley

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2018 Family Picnic

July 23, 2018 by Rochelle VanKempen

On Wednesday, July 11th, we had the family picnic with the candidates. They introduced themselves, and their sponsors. After eating, we played lots of games, like bean bag toss, telephone, and spud. It was really fun to talk with the candidates and play games.

Jr. Princess Grace

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Jr Princess Sponsor Visit

July 23, 2018 by Rochelle VanKempen

On Thursday, July 19th, I met with my sponsor, Michael Frankl with Sanimax. We talked about the company, and it being around for 75 years. We toured part of the company and talked about what Sanimax does. I’m so thankful they are sponsoring me. It has been a wonderful year.

Jr. Princess, Grace

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2018 Twins Sparkle night

July 19, 2018 by Rochelle VanKempen

On July 10th, my royal sisters and I, attended Twins Sparkle Night. We met at Fort Snelling and took the light rail to downtown. We got the opportunity to go down onto the field and walk around the track with other royalty groups and programs, like Gillette Children’s Hospital and the Winter Carnival royalty. We got to see TC Bear, which was exciting. Junior Miss Ashley, threw out the first pitch! It was really cool and she did a great job.

The Twins had a good start to the game, but the KC Royals ended up winning the game. It was a very long game and it was hot out, but we still had lots of fun. We are lots of yummy stuff, like cotton candy and popcorn. We took pictures by the Mickey Mouse statue and big glove.

Little Miss Piper

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Eagan Fun Fest 2018

July 13, 2018 by Rochelle VanKempen

On Wednesday, my royal sisters and I attended Eagan’s Fourth of July Fun Fest. We started off the morning with a delicious pre-parade breakfast of muffins and orange juice at Lost Spur Golf Club. We also were able to take pictures in the beautiful landscaping in the back of the club, and talk with other visiting royalty! Next we headed to the parade lineup. Unfortunately it started pouring outside, soaking everyone, and the parade had to be cancelled. The rain didn’t ruin our fun though, and we ended our day at the Eagan Fun Fest’s Brain Freeze ice cream eating competition. I didn’t come close to winning, but I was amazed to see how fast some people can eat ice cream!

2018 Miss Inver Grove Heights Princess

Felicia

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2018 Kaposia Days Coronation

July 11, 2018 by Rochelle VanKempen

On June 23rd, the Inver Grove Heights Royal Court attended the South St. Paul Kaposia Days Coronation. The theme for their coronation was a city landscape, along the lines of New York, it was very cute. The candidates and the current royalty started the night with a dance and the candidate’s also had to do an on stage question, which they did very well! Then the current royalty showed their slide show and talked about their year representing their city. I cried a little because we got very close to the South St. Paul girls, and now their year is over. But, the new girls who were crowned are so deserving and I can not wait to spend the rest of our reign with them. Congratulations to the new South St. Paul Kaposia Days Royalty!

Miss Queen Hanah

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2018 Kaposia Days Parade

July 11, 2018 by Rochelle VanKempen

On Friday, June 22, my royal sisters and I were in the Kaposia Days parade. Before the parade, we had a pre parade party where we meet some new royalty. It was the perfect parade weather! So many people watched the parade, and the little kids were so excited as we went by. This was such a fun parade!

Jr. Princess, Grace

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2018 Farmington Dew Days

July 11, 2018 by Rochelle VanKempen

On Saturday, my royal sisters and I participated in the Farmington Dew Days Parade! Although it was very warm outside, that didn’t take away from the fun we had. Before the parade we were able to visit the other floats, and talk with many people, like the past Klondike Kate’s as well as the newly crowned Farmington girls, who are all so sweet! At one point during the parade route we were even able to stop and get lemonade from a little lemonade stand, and it was so refreshing. I really enjoyed being apart of Dew Days this year!

2018 Miss IGH Princess

Felicia