Local woman named Mrs. Washington County to compete for title of Mrs. Minnesota International 2015

Sherri Shanley, Mrs. Washington County International 2015, will be competing in the Mrs. Minnesota International Pageant to be held March 14, 2015. The state competition will be held at the Atwood Center Ballroom in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

The International Pageant system has been developed to promote today’s married women, their accomplishments, and commitment to family and marriage. Around the world women are finding this system to be the opportunity to work with their husband and family to become positive role models. Being the premiere pageant for married women has given Mrs. International® a chance to open doors for married women around the world. Contestants range in age from 21 to 56 and will be judged in aerobic wear, in an evening gown competition as well as a personal interview with the judges at the state competition.

Each Mrs. Minnesota International contestant is given the opportunity to select a service platform of her choice that she spends the year promoting. The Mrs. Minnesota International Pageant motivates married women and their families to exemplify traditional family values, and to make a difference by getting involved in their communities.

Sherri’s chosen platform is “Bridging the Badge: Fostering Lasting Relationships Between Communities and Law Enforcement.” Her overall goal is to connect law enforcement officers with YOU and the neighborhoods they serve, to create lasting and meaningful connections that build a strong sense of community.

Sherri has volunteered since 2011 with Wives Behind the Badge – Minnesota Auxiliary, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. She currently serves as the Assistant Director. Most recently, she was able to help organize and implement the school supply drive created to honor fallen Officer Scott Patrick, his children, and Independent School District 197. She will be speaking to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s academy in March regarding her platform.

Sherri, her husband, and three children have lived in Washington County for two years. She was licensed in real estate for over 12 years and is currently an independent contractor for Woodbury based appraisal company. She is a 2011 high distinction graduate of Concordia University – St. Paul with a degree in Communication Studies. Sherri has a love for writing and has used these skills to publish content for Yahoo! U.S. News, the Minnesota Police Chief Magazine, and The Shield Magazine.

The newly selected Mrs. Minnesota will make several public appearances throughout the state during her one-year reign. If Mrs. Shanley were chosen for this title, she would go on to compete at the Mrs. International®2015 competition, held July 24th and 25th in Jacksonville, Florida. The event will give each contestant the opportunity to learn about customs and family life in other countries, along with the chance to share her beliefs and make new friends during the entire week of activities leading up to two exciting evenings of competition.

Sherri is currently working diligently to prepare for this spring’s pageant, including finding sponsors to help fund the expenses. Donations are tax deductible as an advertising expense, and the contributors’ names will be published in the pageant program book and in any advertising pages that are created. In exchange for sponsorship, Mrs. Shanley is willing to help market your business at events, promotions, and through social media. Please contact her to learn more about what she can do for your brand. For more information, please visit her website at www.sherrishanley.com or email sherri@sherrishanley.com.