Archive for February, 2009

2009 Katie Stam Attends Taping of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew

February 26, 2009

Tonight, Feb. 26 at 10 p.m. EST* MTV Miss America 2009 Katie Stam was invited to a taping of America’s Best Dance Crew on Tuesday by host, Mario Lopez, who introduced Katie to the TV viewers. Katie sat in the audience during the show, which airs tonight at 10 p.m. EST on MTV, and enjoyed watching the remaining dance crews battle it out. Tune in tonight to catch a glimpse of Miss America in the audience and find out who the final two dance crews will be! *Please check your local listings

Miss America 2009 Katie Stam Attends an Oscar “Party with a Purpose”

February 22, 2009

Miss America 2009 Katie Stam will attend Leeza Gibbons’ Night to Make a Difference at Mr. Chow in L.A. on Sunday, February 22 as a special guest of “the hottest hairdresser in Hollywood” and 2009 Miss America Pageant judge, Ken Paves. The “party with a purpose” is being held by Leeza Gibbons and Olivia Newton John  who have teamed up with music legend David Foster to bring awareness to their two charities, the Memory Foundation and the Cancer and Wellness Centre.

The event will feature a ten-course meal with signature cocktails catered by Mr. Chow; a Glam.com VIP Touch Up Lounge with Ken Paves sponsored by Aveeno® Nourish+ Hair Care Collection; a live auction featuring one-of-a kind items and travel packages; musical performances by Grammy Award winning R&B songstress Thelma Houston, David Foster protégé and YouTube phenomenon, Charice Pempengco as well as other surprise musical guests.

In addition to celebrating the 81st Academy Awards, Leeza Gibbons Oscar Night at Mr. Chow will applaud some of Hollywood’s celebrity philanthropists, honoring them as the evening’s Ambassadors of Change.

The Ambassadors of Change include: Laila Ali, Jessica Biel, Cindy Crawford, John Paul Dejoria, Fran Drescher, Hilary Duff, David Foster, Leeza Gibbons, Melissa Gilbert, Erin Gray, Tony Hawk, Slash & Perla Hudson, Larry King, Ali Landry, Mario Lopez, Daryl McDaniels, Olivia Newton-John, Holly Robinson & Rodney Peete, Dr. Phil & Robin McGraw, Jane Seymour, Amy Smart and many others.
 
Katie is the perfect person to attend this party, as she constantly supports  philanthropic efforts as the Goodwill Ambassador to the Children’s Miracle Network and is the official spokesperson for Zerosmoke to help Americans get healthy and stop the smoking epidemic. Katie continues to also promote her personal platform with a passion for Community Service and Involvement.

Indiana Welcomes Home Miss America

February 20, 2009

Indy Star, 2/19

As part of her first return to Indiana since being crowned Miss America, Katie Stam will make several appearances in Central Indiana including two stops in Zionsville and another in Carmel.
Stam, 22, a native of Seymour, Ind., and a University of Indianapolis student, won the title in January during the competition in Las Vegas.

Her road to the crown started last June when the Miss Indiana pageant was held at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center. She will return there for “An Evening with Miss America” at 7:30 p.m. March 6. She will perform along with other 2008 state titleholders including ladies from California, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee. Tickets are $20 cash only the night of the show, or advance tickets can be purchased at www.missindianapageant.com.

At 1 p.m. March 7, Stam will return to Zionsville for an autograph signing at The Sanctuary, 75 N. Main St. While there she will also be joined by her fellow state titleholders, plus Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen. This event is free.

She will wrap up her visit to Central Indiana at the Miss America Homecoming Gala beginning at 6 p.m. March 7 at the Renaissance Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian St., Carmel. The celebration will include cocktails and dinner. Tickets are $100 per person and can be reserved by March 1 at www.missindianapageant.com.

All proceeds from the weekend events will go toward the Miss Indiana scholarship fund.
During her time in Indiana, Stam will be welcomed back with a hometown parade from Seymour High School to City Hall. Seymour officials also plan to erect a new sign on the east side of the city this week to honor Stam.

She’ll also take part in events in Brownstown and, on March 7, Stam is scheduled to help kickoff the National Maple Syrup Festival near the Jackson County town of Medora.

Stam is the first winner of the 88-year-old pageant from Indiana.

Miss America 2009 Katie Stam Performs National Anthem at the International Polo Club

February 18, 2009

Miss America 2009 Katie Stam was in Palm Beach, FL this weekend, where she had the great opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the International Polo Club. Before the match, Katie enjoyed a fabulous brunch with famous names that included actor, Tommy Lee Jones; International Polo Club President, John Goodman; America’s Most Wanted host, John Walsh; and Congressman Tom Rooney.

Katie was also in town to work with ZEROSMOKE and support the efforts of the American Heart Association at the Heart Ball on Saturday evening.

 Look for Katie’s continuous travel updates at Miss America Travels.

The Miss America Organization To Be Featured on Huckabee with Mike Huckabee

February 6, 2009

Sat. & Sun., Feb. 8 & 9 at 8 p.m. EST*
FOX News Channel
 
Tune in to Huckabee on the Fox News Channel on Saturday and Sunday night at 8 p.m. EST* to watch a taped interview with Miss America 1981 Susan Powell, Miss America 1989 Gretchen Carlson and Miss America 2009 Katie Stam. Our Miss Americas will be interviewed by host, Mike Huckabee, about what it’s like to be Miss America and their experiences as they represent the Miss America Organization.
 
The interview will also show highlights from the 2009 Miss America Pageant. You do not want to miss it!
 
*Please check your local listings

Katie with Joe Montana

February 2, 2009

http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/Joe_Montana_and_Miss_America_Share_a_Super_Bowl_Moment/494063