Melanie Cholka (Mrs. West Allis - WISCONSIN)

Hello, I am Melanie Cholka, Mrs. West Allis 2007.

“Wife”, “Mother of Two,” and “Commercial Real Estate Investor” are my other current titles, but I have learned that life is less of what we are called, and more of who we are deep inside.

My husband Brian and I have been married 9 years and have two beautiful and active boys, Adam,8, and Aaron, 6. As anyone with a loving family will agree, a successful marriage and children are the most important aspects of life. While my children are young, I feel time is of the essence, and being a Commercial Real Estate Investor gives me that precious time needed to raise our two young sons.

Flying Cessnas and ultralites, and skydiving have now given way to more earthbound hobbies such as photography, singing in our contemporary worship ensemble, performing in local civic theater, modeling and practicing yoga. My life has been filled with wonderful adventures that range from white water rafting on the Colorado river, to taking two rambunctious boys to the grocery store. That adventurous spirit is what led me to enter the Mrs. Wisconsin pageant.

My crusade is for True Cancer Prevention, campaigning at health clubs, seminars, and food preparation companies with information on how to “Live Your Best Life Now”. Combining the three pillars of health--Mind, Body, and Spirit--offers the best opportunity to achieve a healthy lifestyle and avoid serious health issues.

Many components included in the pillars of health can be encouraged through Civic Responsibility. With this in mind, I feel compelled to volunteer, but also enjoy volunteering for area chamber of commerce and service club fundraisers, assisting at Special Olympics events, organizing women’s ministries, and coordinating parenting seminars.

You may never realize the outcome of all your efforts, and “To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world”.

Melanie Cholka
Mrs. West Allis 2007