Southern New Hampshire Antique Boat Show & Auction

May 26th, 2009

Southern NH Antique Boat Show & Auction

This was one of the "one of a kind" antique wooden boats - incredible craftsmanship!

Sitting in one of the "one of a kind" antique wooden boats - seriously gorgeous - can I take this one home???

The auction took place outside!

Memorial Day

Memorial Day provides us with the perfect opportunity to remember all those who have served and fallen in service to our country with respect, honor and dignity. God Bless all our service men and women who fight for our everyday freedoms!

New Hampshire State Flag

Nashua Telegraph Article

Nashua Telegraph Article

May 18th, 2009

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090518/NEIGHBORS01/905179934/-1/neighbors58

AVON ~ Walk for Breast Cancer

* Reebok *

Get's it's Pink ON!

Reebok headquarters hosts

Wellness Village for the Avon Walk

Reebok's World Headquarters hosted the AVON Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer Event on May 16th, 2009 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. More than 2,500 walkers decended on Reebok's canmpus to particpate in the walk that raised over $5.6 million. More than 100 Reebok volunteers cheered on the walkers as they crossed the finish line of DAY ONE of the walk. By DAY TWO, the walkers would have completed 39 miles!

The Finish Line of DAY ONE!

March of Dimes ~ March for Babies Walk 2009

May 16th, 2009

Greeley Park in Nashua, NH

March for Babies Walk

http://martinhaseman.com/blog/?p=58

What a great day we had for the March for Babies walk at Greeley Park in Nashua, NH. Over 200 walkers came out to walk in support of March of Dimes and their mission to help babies have a healthy start. I had the pleasure of being on the planning committee for this walk and worked with some wonderful people who are diligent about raising funds and awareness for the March of Dimes, just incredible people! This walk alone raised over $45,000 that will go towards research and education to help the mission of the March of Dimes. As a woman, mother and Mrs. New Hampshire, I am so very excited to have joined forces with and be a part of the March for Babies Campaign here in New Hampshire! I feel so passionate about the March of Dimes because I believe that every child has the right to a healthy beginning! The March of Dimes champions the needs of moms and babies in our community and across the nation. The money we raise for March for Babies will support lifesaving research, services, education and advocacy that help babies get a healthy start. The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. I would love to have you join me in this worthy cause. To join me in either walking or helping me fundraise, please visit my personal March of Dimes Web page at:

http://www.marchforbabies.org/personal_page.asp?w=131031511&u=mrsnewhampshireinternatio

Thank you for supporting the March for Babies.

Nothing like "family support"

Stretching out all the walkers with Stroller Strides

Cutting the ribbon for the Nashua March of Dimes walk with the ambassador family and some members of the planning committee

With my family after the walk - whew!

St. Philip Greek Food Festival

The St. Philip Greek Orthodox Food Festival was held on May 15th and 16th, 2009 at the church grounds. There were sooo many people that came to enjoy themsleves with yummy authentic Greek Food and Desserts, beautiful jewlery, icons, live music and most of all good friends! This is a great event for the community that works together to put on a wonderful event for ALL! I belong to this community and had the pleasure of being there as a acommunity member but also as Mrs. New Hampshire United States, greeting everyone that came in and wishing them "KALI OREKSI and "KALI PAREA" (that means enjoy the food with good friends). OPA OPA!!

My daughter Evmorfia helping hand out the Program Books with mama!

With my daughter Sophia, enjoying her little treats - YUM! Enjoying my favorite Greek food ever.... A yummy Greek Gyro ~ KALI OREKSI!

My Mother's Day

Mother's Day is one of the most precious days for me! As much as my daughter's and step daughter's celebrate me as a mommy, I celebrate the "Gift of Motherhood" in all forms. The morning started with my hubby and girls making breakfast for me in bed - what a treat! Then we spent the day in Portsmouth, NH. We love that town, so quaint and lovely. Then we had a special dinner at Girogio's, one of my favorite restaurants in Milford, NH. Mother's day ended with my hubby and girls giving me the best gift of all.....lots of hugs and kisses and OK......the start of my Pandora bracelet collection, I feel so loved!With my girls, I'm truly blessed to have such a wonderful family ~ I love you with all my heart and soul!

Clark Elementary School Hop-A-Thon Fundraiser

*** Let's Get Hopping *** On May 4th and May 8th, 2009, the students at Clark School in Amherst, NH "Hopped" their way to raising funds for their school ~ they raised over $4,020.01 that will go towards many non budgeted items. The event is called the "Clark School Hop-A-Thon" and it is sponsored by the Amherst Junior Women's Club that I am part of. I chaired the event and had a blast with all of the excited hoppers (my daughter included)!

Getting Ready for the Clark School Hoppers!!

Let's Get Hopping!

My daughter Evmorfia's 1st grade class after they "Hopped" ~ They got power, Yes they do!

On behalf of the Amherst Junior Women's Club, I presented the check of $4,020.01 to Clark School Assistant Principal, Susan Blair. The Top Ten Students (pictured) also recieved an Ice Cream certificate to Jakes Ice Cream Shoppe - YUM!

Amherst Citizen Article

The Crowning of Mrs. New Hampshire United States 2009 ~ Irene Raissis Alton

Preliminary to Mrs. United States

May 2nd, 2009

Hanscom Air Force Base

Hanscom, MA

Congratulations

Mrs. New Hampshire United States 2009

Irene Raissis Alton!

How can I say it any other way - I'm SOOOOO excited!! Thank you, Thank you! I feel so honored and humbled to have this amazing opportunity to represent the incredible state of New Hampshire, do good work and have the opportunity to compete for the title of Mrs. United States 2009! Directors, Erica Baker and Cathleen Campbell held a beautiful pageant weekend, the state preliminaries to Mrs. United States 2009. Kudos to them for a job well done! It was a pleasure meeting all the women competing for the various state titles. We had New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and of course, New Hampshire all in one New England Pageant Event! There were queens everywhere with alot of excitement and incredible accomplishments that they all came with to compete! Congratulations to all the new state Title holders - Best of luck at Nationals in July. We'll all be competing for the incredible title of Mrs. United States 2009!

Mrs. New York - Ambre DeVirgillio, Mrs. Connecticut - Jessica Bruenn, Mrs. Maine - Jessica Radley, Mrs. New Hampshire- Irene Raissis Alton and Mrs. Massachusettes- Wendy Jack

With my incredible Husband Scott - love you!!!

With my baby girls - my biggest fans!! They were so proud of mommy!!!

The Alton Family with mama as Queen!

With the lovely Michele Sharpe, Mrs. New Hampshire United States 2008 - she's such a wonderful woman! Thanks for everything!

What an amazing group of 2008 Queens ~gorgeous inside and out!

Getting ready for the Opening Number with the delegates from all 5 states - New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut & New York! All of the delegates were truly wonderful woman and we all had a great time together ~ so many nice memories to treasure!

Sharing a moment with the ladies of the Manchester Wolves!

In full Military Gear- these men made it a memorable night, they were incredible!

The Crown and State Sash - gorgeous!

Rehearsals, Rehearsals, Rehearsals!

With my daughter's Evmorfia and Sophia at the Princess Party!!