Miss Montgomery County's Outstanding Teen 2020 - Kelsey Meca

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Today I got this delicious tiramisu latte from my favorite local coffee shop! The drinks at Second Wind Coffee in Johnstown are always amazing and the staff is super nice! What’s your favorite local business?☕️

Super excited to announce how much money was raised at my coin/can/bottle drive for Narcolepsy Research on March 13th. The grand total is... drumroll🥁... $1,468.12!!!! I want to thank the Country Feed Store for allowing me to do this fundraiser as well as everyone who came and supported! The check will be mailed out this week to Stanford Sleep Medicine Center💤

The “glass ceiling” is defined as an unofficially acknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession that especially affects women; however, I believe that I can do anything I put my mind to. I am a leader, I don’t let other people’s opinion affect me, I will always do the right thing, and I will always give my all in everything I do. In order to break these glass ceilings, we as women must be willing to work hard and persevere. What are you doing to break glass ceilings for yourself and other women?💪🏼 ceiling

It’s so I wanted to shout out some of the people who have supported me this year as a local titleholder. My amazing friends, families, and directors have been so helpful throughout this crazy year and i’m so thankful to have had them all by my side. I couldn’t have done it without you all (and so many more people not pictured)!❤️

In honor of “Suddenly Sleepy Saturday” being yesterday, I decided to hold a can/bottle/coin drive at a local store to raise money and spread awareness. With Narcolepsy as my platform, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to do this. All the money I raised will be donated to Stanford Sleep Center to hopefully help find a cure. Thank you to everyone who donated cans, bottles, and money! Guess how much money was raised in the comments below!👇🏻

Perseverance is defined as “persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success”. Finding the motivation to do your school work or get ready for a practice can be very difficult, but there are many ways to improve your perseverance skills. If you really want to achieve something, you should not let any obstacles stand in your way. What is something you’ve accomplished through persevering? 💪🏼

We have been graciously asked to exhibit Miss Fulton County's rich 50 year history at the Fulton County Museum.

We currently have a collection of items including program books, video recordings of pageants, plaques, photos, and newspaper clippings. We would love to have sashes or crowns from years past, attire, and other tokens of your special memories. If you have anything you'd like to lend for the year please send us a message!

*Your items will be in safe keeping at the Fulton County Museum and returned to you when the exhibit is closed. *

Happy New Year everyone!🎉 Although 2020 was filled with MANY challenges, we all learned life lessons that we will never forget. One of the biggest lessons I learned was to never let the negative outweigh the positive. When you have a positive mindset, you can overcome any obstacle that gets in your way. What was a lesson you learned from 2020? Comment below!🥳

So thankful for the the people I have by my side. I will never take that for granted.❤️

Happy Thanksgiving!! I am so thankful for all of these amazing people plus so many more. What I am most thankful for this Thanksgiving is the time that I was able to spend with William (first picture). He was such an amazing friend and I will never forget the impact he had on me. What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?🦃❤️

Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country🇺🇸Happy Veterans Day❤️🤍💙

On this night 19 years ago 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift of saving lives. None of them saw past 10:00 a.m. Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. Tonight as you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.
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My autograph cards finally came in!!! Message me if you want to receive one!✨

The past two weeks, this quote has really shown to be true. Live life to the fullest and never take it for granted.✨

Another picture taken by the amazing photographer ✨

It’s so I wanted to give a shoutout to these people who have supported me throughout my journey with my title. Thank you guys so much for all your help and pushing me to always do my best.💕

TOMORROW’S THE DAY!🍦The Virtual Ice Cream Social is tomorrow, May 15th at 6 pm. Make sure you enter the caption contest and the fact contest for a chance to win a great prize! The planned exhibit “The Decade That Roared: Fulton County in the 1920s” is now digital! Click the link below to check it out!💕

https://www.vamonde.com/adventure/the-decade-that-roared-fulton-county-in-the-1920s/1608/

We're going live here on Facebook this Friday, May 15th at 6pm for our Virtual Ice Cream Social! Here's what's on schedule for the evening.

🚨Contest #2🚨 Comment the best caption that you can come up with to enter for a chance to win a family membership to the museum! The contest closes Thursday, May 14th and the winner will be announced Friday, May 15th! Make sure you give their page (Fulton County Museum) like to get more updates on the virtual ice cream social🍦

**Contest is closed**

Contest time! As part of our Virtual Ice Cream Social next week, we're holding a photo caption contest. Comment with your caption to this photo for your chance to win a family membership to the museum and a copy of our Year of the Glove Commemorative Booklet. The contest will close on Thursday, May 14th. The winner will be chosen by the FCHS Board and announced on Facebook on the 15th.

(This is Officer Gerry Moore with Mr. Coleman, the president of Key Bank, in the tub, on E. Fulton Street in the 1960s.)

Comment your favorite historical fact about Fulton County on the post below⏬ to enter for a chance to win these prizes! For an extra chance to win, you can donate $10 to the FCHS! Make sure to like their page as well and stay tuned for more information about the virtual ice cream social.🍦
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The Miss Fulton County program is the third-longest running title in the state and constantly awards some of the largest amounts of scholarship in the state!

**This giveaway is now closed.**

Virtual Ice Cream Social Give Away!

Here is how to enter:
1. Leave a comment on this photo with your favorite historic fact about Fulton County. (You can find some interesting facts on our page if you need a starting point!)

That's it! For another chance to win, please consider making a donation to the FCHS. Donations of $10 or more will receive an extra entry into the prize drawing: http://fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.org/ice-cream-social/

Winners will be drawn on Friday, May 15th at 7pm and will be notified via Facebook.

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Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mom! Thank you for always teaching me the value of kindness. I love you endlessly❤️

My Miracle Band finally came in the mail!! I’m so happy that I have this opportunity to raise money for such a good cause. Make sure to check out the CMN website to get your own Miracle Band and click the link in my bio to make a donation!💕

Happy 20th birthday to big sister (even though i’m 5 inches taller) and the inspiration behind my platform. You have taught me so many lessons about perseverance and how to not let anything stand in your way. I’m so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. You are my hero and I love you❤️🎂

I’m raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network! My goal is $100. Click the link below to donate!💕

https://www.maoteen4kids.org/Contestant/KelseyMeca

Miss America - Donate: Kelsey Meca I'm working towards becoming Miss America's Outstanding Teen. You probably didn't know that one of the exciting opportunities this organization offers is the chance to raise funds for local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The money I raise will help save children's...

So excited to reveal my official headshot for the Miss New York Outstanding Teen Competition!! Thank you for the amazing photo shoot💕

“The Earth is what we all have in common”🌎 In honor of Earth Day today, I filled up two garbage bags with trash I found right in my village. What did you do to save the Earth today?♻️

There are so many beautiful places in New York it’s hard to pick a favorite. I’m so lucky that one of the most beautiful places, The Great Sacandaga Lake, is basically in my backyard and happens to be my dogs favorite place to go swimming. Another place that is very special to me is the campground my family and I have camped at for 12 years. Alpine Lake is where i’ve met some of my best friends that are like family to me. One last place that was very cool to see is the Statue of Liberty. My first time seeing it was on a school field trip and learning about the history of it and how it represents our freedom was very interesting💕

“Hoppy” Easter from all the peeps in the Miss Fulton/Montgomery County Scholarship Organization! Hope everyone got to facetime their families who couldn’t celebrate with them!🐰

The Mayfield Grill, which is conveniently located down the road from my house is definitely my favorite restaurant. My family and I have supported many different local businesses during this time because it is more important than ever. How are you supporting your local businesses?

I’m looking for some Empire Stars to accompany me in the Miss New York OT competition🌟Please message me if you know someone between 5-12 who’s interested!❤️ merica

During this scary time, we can not forget how important it is to get a proper amount of sleep, stay active, and support others in our community ( from afar of course )⁣⁣⁣
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With as my social impact initiative, I’d like to take this opportunity to explain to you the harm that sleep depravation can cause to your body’s health. ⁣⁣⁣
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People who stay up late at night are at higher risk for developing depression, anxiety, breast cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or even strokes. They also tend to be tired, moody, and lazy the next day making it hard to get anything productive done. ⁣⁣⁣
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It is very important that during this self-quarantine/social distancing time that we stay active. Laying around on your phone all day is not good for your physical or mental health. ⁣⁣⁣
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Going for a walk or a run outside is a great way to get some exercise as well as some fresh air. ⁣⁣⁣
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Supporting your local businesses is very important at this time. Many businesses have been forced to close, which can be devastating to not just a business owner, but to their family, their employees... and even the community at large. ⁣⁣⁣
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Although restaurants are not allowed to have customers dine-in, many restaurants are offering delivery and takeout to keep money coming in. ⁣⁣⁣
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Today, I donated a bunch of dog food as well as toys to our local humane society. ⁣⁣⁣
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Happy National Women’s Day to some of the most supportive and inspiring women in my life. Thank you to my mom, sisters and my best friend Ryleigh for always sticking by my side and supporting me through everything❤️

My name is Kelsey Meca and I am so excited to be named Miss Montgomery County’s Outstanding Teen 2020! My platform is Narcolepsy Awareness, dedicated to my sister. I can not wait for an amazing year and am very thankful for this opportunity💕