Season’s greeting from Illiana.
Watermelon season may officially be over in Il-
liana but that hasn’t stopped Lindsey from pro-
moting watermelons.
Labor day weekend was spent at the Indiana
Military Museum. Free watermelons were
welcomed by all on these hot but busy days.
Lindsey was able to interact with many veterans and she loved talking with them as they told
her about their experiences protecting our great
country. She was also able to explore the life
and times of our brave military including their
uniforms, weapons and vehicles. A must see if
your ever in Vincennes, Indiana. Our beloved
Anita Fields was our sponsor and co-worker for
this event.
Lindsey welcomed another chance to work and
learn from Chef Poon. Kroger’s at Southside
Indianapolis had a spectacular grand opening.
They both entertained and educated customers
on the health benefits of watermelons. Patrons
could not get enough of Chef Poon’s famous
‘watermelon salsa’. He even carved pumpkins
for Halloween.
A fun filled weekend in our Nation’s Capital
was a big hit. Watermelon Queens from all over
came together to serve the community with their
encouragement, smiles and watermelons. They
promoted watermelons at the Armory Health
Expo, interacted with kids of all ages at the Pentagon Kid’s Fun Run and passed out watermelons to the dedicated marathon runners. Lindsey
loves getting together with her fellow queens
and working with NWA staff.
It may have been cold outside but it didn’t stop
the ‘Parade of Lights’ from warming hearts all
down historical Main Street in Knox County.
Lindsey was driven by IWA board member
Brad Toney (who looked a lot like Santa) and
we were happy to have National Watermelon
Queen, Emily Brown, with us being driven by
IWA board member Kelly Tyner. Thank you
Hoosier Fresh for your Christmas spirit and
sponsorship.
On behalf of the Illiana Watermelon Associa-
tion we would like to wish you all a very Merry
Christmas and a Joyous New Year:)
Thank You,
Lorrinda Ellermann
IWA Promotions Coordinator
Lindsey getting some one on one time with an honorable vet
World War II Memorial
Having fun promoting watermelons at the
Armory Health Expo
Lindsey touring the Indiana Military Museum
The Most Wonderful
Time of the Year
Knox County
Parade of Lights
Lindsey with United States Marines
Lindsey in the Military parade
Passing out
refreshing-
hydrating
watermelon at
the for
marathon
runners
Chef Poon and
Lindsey showing
off some art work
at Kroger’s
grand opening
Chef Poon and
Lindsey with
Riley hero
Braeden
High 5’s at the finish line
Queens at Pentagon Kid’s Fun Run
Queens at the Marine Corps Marathon in D.C.
