Amanda Mason

May 28

After school was out, I went home to visit my family, BUT that wasn’t all. I spent time getting ready for the upcoming Miss New York Pageant in Albany on June 25 & 26th. I had so much fun visiting David and Carry at Regalia’s and found my evening gown for the pageant.

I spent time with my trainer, Carl for body building and cardio with my martial arts trainer, Anthony. I’ve been training in self-defense for over two years and some of the things that I have learned are amazing. One of my most interesting sessions included weapons training. I learned safety precautions as well as how to shoot a handheld weapon. The purpose of the lesson was to help me handle a weapon and to be able to protect myself if ever faced in this type of situation.

I also don’t want to forget spending time with Joseph and Violette Meyers, my former vocal coaches. I always love my singing lessons.

Once back in New York, it was more shopping and vocal training with Joan Capland, who is my Vocal teacher at my school, The Manhattan School of Music. I’m really excited about performing in this year’s pageant.

Violette and Joseph Meyers

May 20

GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON

The GO RED FOR WOMEN Luncheon was so much fun. I had the opportunity to sit with Mr. Stephen Chan, who is absolutely amazing. He has a wonderful personality and I had such a great time visiting with him. He was a judge at the Miss Asia Pageant in Toronto and he loved the experience. We certainly had alot in common.

His company Dapasoft Inc. is a software development and IT consulting firm. They take pride in being innovative and delivering high-quality, customized solutions to our clients in a variety of verticals including steel manufacturing, healthcare and public service. He is a major supporter of the Go Red For Women Event.

Mr. Stephen Chan, Dapasoft

Ginger Gadsden, Morning Anchor (Tampa, FL)

Buccaneers Football Player

May 4

LONG ISLAND NCADD ANGEL BALL

The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), had their event fundraiser the ANGEL BALL, in Long Island on May 4, 2010. The Master of Ceremonies was Scott Clark.

I sat with friends and was delighted to sit next to Ben Vareen, you may know him from such musicals as Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar, as well as roles in Funny Girl and All That Jazz to name a few. He gave me some great performing advice.

The 2010 LICADD Humanitarian Award Winner & Kenote Speaker was Christoper Kenndey Lawford. It was nice seeing him again, as I met him while performing at an NCADD event in Florida two years ago. He’s an amazing speaker.

I also met the Long Island Youth Council who are very dynamic group of young ladies. Their council is helping to combat the rise in Heroin in upstate NY. I am so proud of them for all their efforts and standing up and saying NO to alcohol and drugs.

Ben Vareen

Christoper Kenndey Lawford

The Long Island Youth Council

May 2

Wild & Fun Weekend!

I had a wonderful weeked! I flew to Orlando on Sat., May 30th to my dad’s annual retreat. For the past six years, I have been attending the event and have the pleasure to entertain the Board and guests with Opera. It’s like homecoming to me because I have the opportunity to see so many people who have been so supportive of me over the years. They always get a thrill to see how may voice has changed.

This retreat was especially fun, because Early Clover came to perform and as always it is such a pleasure and learning experience for me to perfrom with him. The room was set up with a night club atmosphere and everyone had such a good time.

Thanks to everyone for your support and friendship. You have always been so sweet to let me entertain you. I truly believe it’s these times that have helped me to gain valuable expereince to further my career goals. THANK YOU!

The next morning, I was on a plane back to New York for my busy schedule the next week.

Early Clover & Amanda Performing “Closer I Get To You”

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