AJM News

Mobile Community Helps Raise Funds for AJM

Members of the Mobile community came out to support AJM during the 2nd Annual Sunday Night Sensation and the AJM Tennis Classic.

The 2nd Annual Sunday Night Sensation at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse took place on Sunday November 8. Local celebrities waited tables, Chef Filippo Milone cooked up a special treat, and past Junior Miss participants joined Michelle Rogers, AJM 2009, to provide entertainment for the guests.

On Thursday, November 11, female tennis players from the Mobile area gathered at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center for the AJM Tennis Classic sponsored by Wintzell's Oyster House. More than 50 ladies participated and Mobile City Council President, Reggie Copeland, served as the Honorary Chairman.

Dates for both events will soon be confirmed for next year. If you would like to learn how you can take part in these future events, please contact Emily Ann Tatum at 251.438.3621 or emilyann@ajm.org.

Michelle Visits Mobile for Veterans' Day

Michelle Rogers, AJM 2009, visited Mobile recently to celebrate Veterans' Day, but found herself in the middle of a storm shortly after her arrival. Lucky enough, the tropical system known as "Ida" fizzled out before making landfall on the Gulf Coast, bringing nothing more than a little bit of rain and wind, and leaving beautiful skies for the Veterans' Day celebrations!

Michelle rode in the Veterans' Day Parade through downtown Mobile and spoke to elementary school children about being their best selves during the Freedom Celebration at the U.S.S. Alabama Battleship. She also attended a luncheon during which Alabama Govenor Bob Riley was honored as the Patriot of the Year. The Mobile Veterans' Day Commission hosted the annual events in honor of those who have served our country through the armed services.

AJM Headquarters Welcomes Emily Ann Tatum

Emily Ann Tatum joined the AJM National Staff in October as the new Development Director. She is responsible for sponsor and community relations and supervises all funding plans for the AJM National Headquarters.

During high school, Emily Ann was a finalist in Alabama's Junior Miss Program when she represented Dale County, and has since served the program as a judge, performer, emcee, volunteer, and now employee.

Emily Ann received a B.S. in Public Reltions from Auburn University where she served as a Senator for the College of Liberal Arts and was an Auburn University Cheerleader.

Read more about Emily Ann or send her an email to welcome her to the AJM family!

FaceBook Shares AJM News and Videos

AJM is online! Be sure to visit AJM's FaceBook page to see the latest news articles, photos and videos about the AJM Class of 2009. Also, check out AJM videos on YouTube!

AJM Connection - After Finals Edition

The AJM Connection - After Finals Edition is ready for viewing. With a special photo scrapbook of the AJM Class of 2009 and your opportunity to meet Michelle Rogers, AJM 2009, the AJM Connection is your source for the greatest and latest news and information.Check it out now!

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Kentucky's Michelle Rodgers is America's Junior Miss 2009

Michelle Rodgers of Winchester, Kentucky, won the title of America's Junior Miss 2009 during the 52nd AJM National Finals on Saturday, June 27. Rodgers also won preliminary awards in self expression and interview, brining her total winnings to $52,000 in cash scholarships.

Rodgers is the daughter of Paul and Karen Rodgers. Michelle plans to attend Northwestern University in the fall to pursue a degree in international studies and theater.

Photographs

Check out photographs of the AJM Class of 2009 during their two weeks in Mobile for the 52nd AJM National Finals. Visit www.fusionpointmedia.com and click View Photos to be directed to the gallery page. Then select the year to view all of the event folders. See several options for ordering, including the option to download a photo to your computer.