Mrs. United America 2008 Dianne Paulkstelis
Our newly crowned Mrs. United America 2008 is Dianne Paulkstelis.  Dianne proudly represented the state of Kansas at the 4th annual United America pageant held in Austin, Texas on October 19, 2008.
Dianne also won the talent award.

Dianne's court includes:
1st RU - Kelly Burns -Texas
2rd RU - Michele Sharpe - Massachusetts
3nd RU - Arlene Van Asperen -Hawaii
4th RU - Michelle Wegner - New Mexico

Her bio will be updated soon.
Check back often for updates and appearance photos




Mrs. United America Appearances:

Oct. 24 – United Ways of Kansas Association meeting

Nov. 4 – VOTE and support USD383 bond issue

Nov. 10-11 – Midwest Philanthropy Conference

Nov. 21 – RSVP Festival of Trees fundraiser

Dec. 6 – Miss America preliminary (I will either judge or emcee)

Dec. 21 – Miss Kansas USA pageant

Jan. 1 – Manhattan Arts Center fundraiser

Jan. 28 – Point In Time state of Kansas homeless survey (lead volunteer coordinator for Riley County)

Feb 27 – Boys and Girls Club Casino Night fundraiser




Terri Graham not pictured
Dianne in front of a piece of the Berlin Wall in Washington DC.Mrs. UA from the Jan. 28 statewide Kansas Homeless Count.Mrs. UA Dianne Paulkstelis and Brian Gallagher, CEO of United Way of America doing the “Miss America wave”at the United Way of America corporate office in Alexandria, Virginia All the QueensGetting ReadyLittle QueensPeoples ChoiceSingersSinger and little princess“Let Them Eat Cake” Fundraiser hosted by “Marie Antoinette” at the Manhattan Arts Center“Let Them Eat Cake” Fundraiser hosted by “Marie Antoinette” at the Manhattan Arts CenterThe Judges table at the “Let Them Eat Cake” Fundraiser hosted by “Marie Antoinette” at the Manhattan Arts CenterMrs. UA and family at the “Let Them Eat Cake” Fundraiser hosted by “Marie Antoinette” at the Manhattan Arts Center