Jayne Millerick wasn’t at Fenway Park, but with the electric atmosphere surrounding her, the Bow resident said she felt the excitement of a big game.

For both candidates remaining in the presidential race, the next two months are certainly a run for a championship, and Millerick said that was the feeling she got during her week in Minnesota at the Republican National Convention.

“I would say the atmosphere on the floor was like a World Series Red Sox game,” she said. “Everyone is so excited and was there for the same purpose – to celebrate. It was highly energetic and amazing to be a part of.”

Millerick was chosen to be among the New Hampshire delegates attending the convention and traveled to St. Paul to take part in the festivities, which wrapped up Thursday, Sept. 4.

This was Millerick’s third convention, as she had been to two previous ones, thanks to her involvement with the Republican Party. This year’s celebration was different than Millerick’s prior experiences, however, because of hurricane Gustav.

“We got there over the weekend thinking we’d start right off, and, of course, when we learned there were many Americans being affected we did things to support folks that needed help, like making care packages to send out,” said Millerick.

Once the convention got into full swing, Millerick and the other delegates would arrive at the Xcel Energy Center floor and listen to various speakers, with presidential hopeful John McCain’s speech serving as a culmination of the event.

“It was amazing,” Millerick said. “It was my third convention and just being there and being a part of history and listening to the message of reform that each speaker had was energizing and incredible to be a part of.”

One of the most memorable parts of the week for Millerick came on Wednesday, Sept. 3, when vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin gave her speech at the convention.

As Millerick and the other New Hampshire delegates were enjoying dinner following Palin’s speech, they were greeted by a surprise guest.

“As we were eating, Sarah Palin came down to meet people in the restaurant,” said Millerick. “Getting a chance to meet her in person after she gave such a wonderful performance is something I’ll never forget.”

Millerick got the chance to be photographed with Palin and also got an autograph on her convention credentials.

Although Millerick has been campaigning for McCain for two years, she said the convention helped her learn even more about the potential future president.

“It’s getting to know these people more, and also working together with the other delegates to strategize and put that extra effort in to get John McCain and Sarah Palin elected into the White House,” said Millerick.