Okaloosa County BOCC — January 21, 2014 — DYW of Okaloosa County Request

From: Don Amunds To: Rick Owen Subject: FW: Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County won State title! Date: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 2:16:06 PM Attachments: NicevilleParade2013NatalieLawson.JPG From: Paula Kelley [mailto:writedestin@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 1:23 PM To: Wayne Harris; Nathan Boyles; Kelly Windes; dpariot@co.okaloosa.fl.us; Don Amunds Subject: Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County won State title! Commissioners Harris, Boyles, Windes, Pariot, and Amunds: Last Saturday evening, January 4th, in Winter Garden, Florida - Our 2013-2014 Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County, Natalie Lawson, won the honor of Distinguished Young Woman of Florida 2014-2015. Natalie not only won the overall title but also brought home a win in every category - Interview, Scholastics, Talent, Fitness and Self-Expression! Natalie is a resident of Destin and is the daughter of Chuck and Mia Lawson. She attends Fort Walton Beach High School and is active in several clubs and organizations, to include her love for cheerleading as captain of the squad. Distinguished Young Woman is formerly known as America's Junior Miss program. It continues to be a National scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarships, leadership and talent in young women. Natalie will take her State title to the 57th Annual Distinguished Young Woman National Finals competition June 26- 28, 2014 in Mobile, Alabama. I wanted you to be aware of this amazing young woman's accomplishment and ask the Okaloosa County Commissioners to recognize Natalie's honor in an upcoming monthly County Commission meeting. I am certain that she would be thrilled. Carole Lee Byrd is the program Director and is the contact for all Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County events. Her contact number is 205.886.5552 and her email is carolbyrd911@yahoo.com. I am a member of the DYW Team for Okaloosa County and am thrilled to be a part of an organization that acknowledges the positive accomplishments of young woman in our area. The 2014-2015 Distinguished Young Woman program for Okaloosa County is set for July 19th. We would be honored for you to mark your calendars and join us for the third annual event for our County. We look forward to your support.  Thank you for your time and for all that you do for our County. All the Best, Paula Stokes Kelley 850.225.3532 writedestin@yahoo.com Attached is a photo of Natalie in the 2013 Niceville Christmas Parade - December 7, 2013.