MICHIGAN WEEK!!!

Sturgis, Michigan is a city in the south-west part of Michigan.. To add to that, it's an absolutely fascinating town... Michigan week starts here; all week they celebrate the history of the town with over 23,000 citizens and a lot of politicians involved in all the celebrations.
I was invited as a special guest and Speaker to the Start off Dinner and Theater performance, where I had the opportunity to meet some of the most hospitable people I have ever meet.
I was escorted around town by the Ex Mayor-Rob, Kathy and my sister Christy; I had the opportunity to see all the history of the town.
I participated in the dinner, theater performance, radio interview and parade. What an amazing weekend for me. I talked a lot about all my wonderful experiences as Miss Michigan USA, and my purpose for being Miss Michigan USA..... This year has been full of so many new experiences and has put me on a totally new leadership level, that I'm so thankful for.

Elisabeth Crawford
Miss Michigan USA

Women Helping Women Sold out!!

Women Helping Women Luncheon & Fashion Show. Proceeds from this event support the operation of the Women’s and Children’s Program at Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac. This was the 10Th Anniversary for this program that's so amazing, because all the proceeds will go to helping women get on there feet and be self sufficient; by training them in the areas that will help them be equally employed.
The stories that were shared with us from women who have gone through the program were so touching!
Liz (Miss Michigan Teen USA) and myself helped welcome the guest...

Elisabeth Crawford
Miss Michigan USA 2008!

Travels to Atlanta

I recently went to the CNN World Center in Atlanta.

It was a dream come true to go and investigate the ins and outs of News making.. I have worked at a News station in the past, but this to me was a totally different level.

I also made a visit to the largest Aquarium in the Country while I was in Atlanta; it was soooo wonderful, I grew up around a very tropical, marine area; so this has always been something very close to my heart.

While I was there I was interviewed on the Radio (FM 104.3) by Dick Purtan.

Dick Purtan is regarded as Michigan’s most respected and recognized air personality, It was fun as always.

Thank you for all your support!!

Elisabeth Crawford

17 Days at Miss USA!!

After Miss USA!!!!!

My Family from Chicago: Rick, Joy and Faith

My Uncle Jim and Aunt Gloria

We attended the TRYST Night club.... Haha, we were all really tired; I think you can tell by the smiles.

Habitat for Humanity: Basically we had to move furniture from one place to another. We finished in less than 30 minutes what it would take one person to do in 2 weeks..

It was a really good workout.

Our Welcome Dinner: Miss West Virginia USA, Miss Vermont USA, Me and Miss Wisconsin USA

Outside the Planet Hollywood with Miss Minnesota USA

Welcome Dinner with Miss Montana USA!

Bowling Night.. I'm not a good bowler. They gave a prize for the worst bowler, luckily it wasn't me.. That's one of my next goals, to become a good bowler.

Poolside Party Miss North Dakota USA and Me; She became a really good friend.

Cloud 9 Dinner; What's your Cloud 9 Experience? Miss Delaware USA, Me and Miss Nebraska USA

Family Dinner Night, I went shopping with my sister Christy.

One of our many dinners at the Planet Hollywood Restaurant.

Miss Oregon USA, Me and Miss North Carolina USA.

Best Buddies Sock Off and Dance with Miss North Dakota USA

Eating Breakfast.. 
My time at Miss USA will always stay with me; It's so full of different memories and emotions.

I don't regret anything, I went in being prepared and came out an even stronger individual.

I believe that all of life's experiences are there to teach us, sometimes make us even stronger.

I met so many amazing women from all around the United States. Some of the friendships that I made there helped me pull through when I was feeling tired, because trust me when I say four hours of sleep for 17 days sometimes wears on you...

Elisabeth Crawford

Miss Michigan USA 2008

After Miss USA 2008!

I just got back home from Miss USA; I had the most amazing experience of my life...

I'm still unpacking and trying to catch up on all the things I left behind while being gone for three weeks.

I'm so proud to be part of this whole experience.

There's so many people and experiences that I have gained through this.

Elisabeth Crawford
Miss Michigan USA

March is Reading Month!

The Big Day is here!!!

Tomorrow I leave for Las Vegas, so I decided the best preparation for me is going to speak
at a school. Miss USA is all about what you will be doing on the JOB. ( Speaking)....
March is Reading program has been implemented into many schools. I think it's so wonderful to teach children the importance of education at a young age.
Thank You Michigan for giving me so many Blessings!!!

I need to get into bed!! Have to be up at 4am.

Elisabeth Crawford
Miss Michigan USA

On The Radio Before Miss USA!!!!

Hello!!!
I'm preparing to leave to Miss USA; I've had Radio Interviews almost everyday.
These interviews were a little different since most of them were done over the phone.
I've been talking about all the preparation I've done for Miss USA. One thing that I want everyone
to understand is that this is Miss USA and that once I leave things don't change. I've been trying to live my life as if I already am Miss USA. Waking up early everyday to start my regular routine. This is The biggest year of my life; and I know I'm Blessed to BE Miss Michigan USA.
I will be leaving in a few days. I have a lot of faith in God and that all things happen for a reason.
I don't know what's going to happen at the end of the three weeks, but what I do know is that I'm going in with NO Regrets and that I have done everything I could do to prepare myself to do my Best.
Thank you for all the support!!
Here's a list of all the Radio Interviews I've been doing. Maybe you can listen to one before I leave.

CBS Radio Live with Chrystal Knight.
Real Detroit Weekly, Article called Character Sketch.
1290 WLBY Radio: The show airs live from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Saturday.
WCCW-FM – Live Interview with Charlie D.
WWJ Newsradio 950 –Live with Greg Bowman.
WIOS a.m.- Live interview with Kevin Allen.
Real Detroit Weekly – Interview with Eric Allen.
Detroit Free Press – Julie Hymes is going to do a feature story about the pageant.
Your Magazine- Flint Area, feature story on Miss USA and my experiences in life.
http://www.yourmagazine.net/



Elisabeth Crawford
Miss Michigan USA