Organization
The Former Queens are grateful for the support of our alumni, enabling the efforts of our organization to support the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation and philanthropic work.
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Service
As a Minnesota 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Former Queens engage in many fundraising activities in service to the community. Each year two local charities are selected that are meaningful to our members and the community to receive a donation from the Former Queens. We encourage you to learn about and consider supporting these organizations that have been selected for 2023:
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The Ann Bancroft Foundation
https://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/
Ann Bancroft is a native Minnesotan, and is one of the world’s preeminent polar explorers and is an internationally recognized leader dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Ann holds the distinction of being the first known woman in history to cross the ice to both the North and South Poles! A true queen of winter and snow! The Ann Bancroft Foundation focuses on honoring and encouraging girls and women to reach, explore, and discover their own dreams by offering tools through grants, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities.
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360 Communities Lewis House program
https://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house/
360 Communities Lewis house shelters provide emergency housing and assistance to individuals and families escaping domestic or sexual violence. 2022 Queen of the Snows Effie shares that she has volunteered for 360 communities in her personal and professional life by collecting and delivering food shelf items and school supplies, partook in their pie-in-the-face challenge to raise funds, and attended their annual Fire and Ice Gala to support the Lewis House. Effie believes everyone deserves a safe place to start thriving and hopes this donation will contribute to providing safety and shelter.
2023 Active Former Queen Members
Thank you to Former Queen alumni who reinstate their membership with annual dues, financially supporting the efforts of the organization.
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1955- Dorothy Furlong
1965- Carla LeVander
1969- Mary Medved
1978- Marlene Killa
1979- Kris Stearley
1993- Julie West
1994- Joyce Lacey
1995- Kim Jung
1996- Maureen Damman
1997- Kari Boe Schmitdz
2000- Juliette Francis
2001- Misty Daleiden
2002- Jennifer Wallace
2006- Jessica Costello
2008- Brooke Whaylen
2009- Sarah Skillrud
2010- Gretchen Spier
2011- Madalyn Dosch
2012- Ashleigh Farrell
2013- Melissa Hoffbeck
2014- Abby Hoglin
2015- Krystle Igbo-Ogbonna
2016- Alyssa Sigafus
2018- Jilla Nadimi
2019- Alison Gunter
2020-21- Kirstin Maslowski
2022- Effie Barnes
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