2018 Dairy Princess Contest Application

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1 2018 Dairy Princess Contest Application Page 1 of 26

2 2018 District Dairy Princess Contest s and Counties District 1 Humboldt and Del Norte counties Contest : Friday, May 11, 2018 Pages 3-16 and 18 Application Deadline: Thursday, March 22 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties Contest : Saturday, April 7, 2018 Application Deadline: Monday, February 26 Pages 3-16 and 19 Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity and Yuba counties Contest : Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Application Deadline: Thursday, April 19 Pages 3-16 & 20 Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Sacramento, San Joaquin and Yolo counties Contest : Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Application Deadline: Thursday, April 19 Pages 3-16 & 21 Alameda, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties Contest : Thursday, June 14, 2018 Application Deadline: Friday, May 11 Pages 3-16 & 22 District 7 District 8 District 9 Kings County Contest : Friday, June 29, 2018 Pages 3-16 & Fresno and Madera counties Contest : Friday, April 27, 2018 Pages 3-16 & 25 Tulare County Contest : Friday, June 15, 2018 Pages 3-16 & 26 Application Deadline: Friday, April 13 Application Deadline: Thursday, March 8 Application Deadline: Thursday, April 19 District 10 Districts 11 Kern, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties- No program available in this district Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura and San Bernardino counties- No program available in this district For additional information about the Dairy Princess Program, please contact: Corrin Macedo Phone cmacedo@cmab.net Page 2 of 26

3 California Dairy Princess Program Spokesperson Agreement By applying to be a contestant in the California Dairy Princess Program in your local district, you fully understand that your commitment to the program needs to be taken seriously. If selected as a District Dairy Princess or Alternate, you will be required to devote a substantial amount of time to fulfill your duties as a spokesperson for the California dairy industry. Before signing the spokesperson agreement and application for the program, you need to understand that you will be a representative for the (CMAB) and California s dairy families and this responsibility should not be taken lightly. The role of Dairy Princess and Alternate is an honor and a privilege and it is important to understand that you will be asked to represent the industry in a wholesome manner. California Dairy Princess Program Eligibility Requirements 1. Candidates must qualify under one of the following categories: Have resided on a dairy cattle farm at some time during her life (does not have to currently reside on a dairy cattle farm); or be the granddaughter of a past or present dairy cattle farm owner. Be the daughter or ward of a person presently employed full-time as an owner or employee of a dairy cattle processing plant or dairy distributor in California; or Be the daughter or ward of a person employed full-time on an operating dairy cattle farm in California; or Be currently employed, or the daughter or ward of any person employed in a dairy cattle-related industry, such as veterinarian; milk tank, grain or hay truck driver; milk inspector; grain supplier; hay dealer; alfalfa and/or grain producer or raise dairy replacement heifers. Currently or have been a member of the 4-H or FFA programs that participate in dairy cattle-related projects, i.e. raise and show dairy cattle, evaluate dairy products. o District 1 allows candidates who own, or have owned in the past, her own dairy cattle. 2. Age Requirements - Minimum age requirement vary by district. Maximum age not to exceed 21 by date of the contest. District 1: Must be at least a junior in high school during the current academic school year. District 3: Must be at least a senior in high school. District 4: Must at least be a junior in high school during the current academic school year. District 5: Must be 17 years old by September 1 of the contest year. District 6: Must be 17 years old by the date of the contest District 7: Must be at least a junior in high school during the current academic school year. District 8: Must be at least a junior in high school during the current academic school year. District 9: Must be 16 years old by the date of the contest. 3. Contestant must be female, may not have been previously married, married at the time of the contest nor during her year of service, and never have had children. 4. Exhibit a strong, sincere desire to be a Dairy Princess along with being a genuine milk drinker and user of dairy products, and represent the dairy farmers proudly. 5. Be available for appearances in the district she serves, as scheduled in advance, from contest date through her determined reign. 6. Be healthy, have a pleasing personality, an ability to meet people and live an acceptable lifestyle. A Dairy Princess/Alternate may not cohabitate with a person of the opposite sex unless he is a family member. Page 3 of 26

4 7. Be proficient in public speaking, able to take direction and follow instruction as a representative of CMAB. 8. Candidates should submit applications in the district where they maintain legal residence. 9. Each candidate may enter only one district contest in any one year. 10. The District Dairy Princess is not eligible to enter the contest any following year. 11. All candidates must present a signed statement of consent from a parent or guardian regardless of age. 12. CMAB will sponsor one Dairy Princess and a maximum of two alternates for each district at Dairy Princess Training Week, July 9-12, I have read and understand the above California Dairy Princess program elibility requirements and I agree: Initials California Dairy Princess Program The California Dairy Princess Program has been in effect for many years as part of the CMAB communications effort. This program provides an opportunity for young women to represent the dairy industry in their district and across the state. Over the years, the program has built a favorable public image for milk and dairy products through Dairy Princess appearances at industry and agricultural functions, school groups and with the media. Each Dairy Princess also participates in a training and orientation week held July , in Turlock, CA. Local district contests are held from April through June. The program is sponsored by California dairy families through the CMAB. The Dairy Princess and Alternates acceptable lifestyles are very important. There will be no drinking of alcoholic products, no drugs, no profanity, and no cohabitation with a boyfriend or male roommate, other than family. The Dairy Princess and her Alternates are representing the dairy industry and must portray a fresh, wholesome appearance. If selected as District Dairy Princess or Alternate, I agree to attend the CMAB Dairy Princess Training Week, July 9-12, 2018 in Turlock, CA. I have read and understand the above statement about the California Dairy Princess program and I agree: Initials Page 4 of 26

5 Dairy Princess Selection Process Candidates are first screened and deemed eligible from entry forms submitted to the CMAB. In all cases, decisions on eligibility made by the CMAB will be final. Application forms should contain all pertinent personal information. Each candidate will be notified as to whether or not she has been accepted. Detailed information about contest date and location of the district contest will be furnished to candidates accepted by the CMAB. At each contest, candidates are evaluated by a panel of three judges. Judges interview each candidate individually, scoring her in the following categories: Desire to be a Dairy Princess Knowledge of the California dairy industry Public Speaking and Communication Skills Genuineness, Enthusiasm and Energy Ability to Meet and Converse with People Educational Background Future Plans Personal Appearance Social Graces and Maturity Adaptability I have read and understand the above statement about the Dairy Princess selection process and I agree: Initials Job Requirements for Dairy Princess and Alternates The Dairy Princess must be available for appearances throughout her reign, including weekend and holiday events. If selected as Dairy Princess, your role is to serve as the lead representative in your district when an event is scheduled. Your role as a Dairy Princess or Alternate for your district means that you are a representative of the California dairy industry and CMAB. The CMAB will reimburse mileage to Dairy Princesses and Alternates for events within their district. If selected, you will be asked to treat this responsibility as a job and be required to act in a professional manner during the process of setting up the event to attendance and follow up. By agreeing to participate in the District Dairy Princess program, you are agreeing to the requirements of attending all activities and events you are invited to participate in throughout the district. When making public appearances with crown and sash, you will be required to consume milk and dairy products. Please reference district participation agreement for specific requirements. I have read and understand the above statement about the job requirements for the Dairy Princess and Alternates and I agree: Initials Page 5 of 26

6 Orientation and Pre-Contest Events Each district will conduct an orientation prior the Dairy Princess contest. Your attendance at orientation is mandatory. In some districts, pre-contest events are part of the application process for contestants. Please see district participation agreement for specific dates and events. If not listed, the information will be provided in a letter to you upon your application acceptance. The dress code for orientation and pre-contest events is a street-length dress (no shorter than 1 above the knee). I have read and undertand the above statement about the orientation and pre-contest events and I agree: Initials Interview and Judging Process Each candidate will have a one-on-one interview with a panel of three judges, either the day of the contest or another day prior to the contest. s and detailed information will be provided to you once your application has been accepted. You will be judged on your knowledge of the California dairy industry, your desire to be dairy princess in your district, ability to speak about yourself and the industry in a positive manner. In addition, you will be required to do a two to three minute impromptu presentation during your interview. The topic for the impromptu presentation will be provided to all contestants three days prior to the scheduled interview date. The dress code for the contest interview is business attire dress with jacket or skirt and blouse (dress/skirt no shorter than 1 above the knee). I have read the above statement about the Dairy Princess interview and judging process and I agree: Initials Contest/Coronation On a day determined by the individual district committee you will be interviewed in front of a group of dairy families and industry members with the intent for the judges to see how well you speak in front of an audience and your knowledge of the California dairy industry. Selection of District Dairy Princess and Alternates will be completed by a panel of judges. The judges will base their decision on your one-on-one interview and your onstage presence and presentation. All attire for day of contest must be reviewed and approved by the district committee at the orientation. There will be no exceptions to these rules. If attire is not appropriate, you will be asked to select more appropriate clothing. The judges will base some of their decision on your choice of clothing. If there is ever a question in your mind if an outfit is appropriate, always be cautious and default to modesty. If selected as District Dairy Princess, you will also be required to dress in a professional manner. For all appearances your attire must be clean, including your crown and sash. You are required to wear your crown and sash at every event you attend on behalf of the District Dairy Princess program. I have read the above statement about the Dairy Princess contest/ coronation and I agree: Initials Page 6 of 26

7 Dress Code for Evening Gown at Contest/ Coronation Your gown must be ankle-length or floor-length. Choose from a ball gown to a sheath style dress. Avoid overly form fitting gowns that appear sexy. Back, front and side slits up to the top of your knees are allowed. Any dresses with slits higher than the tops of your knees are unacceptable. No short cocktail dresses are allowed or those with a high-low hemline. No see-through garments. Bare midriffs and side-body cut-outs are unacceptable. Modesty is best. Your gown can have two shoulder straps, one shoulder strap or two off-the-shoulder straps. Halter style, spaghetti straps, tank or sweetheart necklines and strapless gowns are also acceptable as long as cleavage is not visible, no plunging V-necks and the proper undergarments are utilized. The back of your gown must cover your back from your waist up to your bra band. Plunging backless gowns are unacceptable. Comfortable dress shoes that you can wear for an extended amount of time are best. Dressy flats or heels or wedge, up to two inches, are acceptable. No heels over two inches. No flip flops, beach style sandals, athletic or Converse style shoes are allowed with your coronation dress. All gowns must be approved by the district committee chair in person or a photo of you wearing the gown, both front and back views. Your evening gown at the contest/ coronation will be the gown for your official Dairy Princess headshots. I have read and understand the above statement on dress code for evening gown and I agree: Initials If selected as a Dairy Princess or Alternate, CMAB dress code for all appearances is as follows: A street length dress or blouse/skirt combination. A career suit dress or skirt/blouse with jacket Sleeveless dress as long as the straps on the dress are at least 2 wide Dress/skirts no shorter than 1 above knee All visible tattoos must be covered during CMAB and industry events. Clothing, band-aids, or makeup can be used to cover visible tattoos. Limit the number of ear piercings to two piercings per ear. Remove nose, tongue, or lip piercings prior to attending all CMAB and industry events. CMAB specific events will have a strict dress code (black dress skirt and CMAB shirt) and must be adhered to in order to participate i.e. California State Fair, World Ag Expo, and any other activities where Dairy Princesses and Alternates are invited to attend on behalf of CMAB. Please remember to dress in a modest manner when representing the CMAB and the California dairy industry. If you show up to an event dressed inappropriately, you will be asked to change your clothing or sent home from the event. If you are unsure about your clothing selection it is always best to clear with your district chairperson. I have read and understand the above statement on Dairy Princess dress code and I agree: Initials Page 7 of 26

8 Social Media If you choose to run for Dairy Princess and are crowned, remember that you are the Dairy Princess for an entire year-whether on an official appearance or in your private capacity-you will be expected to act appropriately. The application process requires you to provide CMAB with your social media pages/urls. The CMAB, District Dairy Princess committee and judges may review your social media pages to ensure that the image you portray on your personal pages are in sync with the wholesome image of the California Dairy Princess program. Your name and photo will be in local media as a contestant and the community will be visiting your pages to find out more about you. We recommend you review your social media pages carefully if you decide to participate as a candidate in the program. Each candidate for Dairy Princess must realize that your activities, your actions and the actions of your peers are being observed by the local community. If you have a public Facebook page, LinkedIn site, Twitter, Snapchat or Instagram page, please think twice before you decide what pictures are posted. We want the candidates to portray a wholesome image for the dairy industry. You must always be professional in your dress, demeanor and presentation even when your activities are not directly associated with the Dairy Princess program. Keep in mind when you are in the public eye, you should always act professional. If selected as Dairy Princess or Alternate, you will be a representative of CMAB and the California dairy industry and your social media pages are a reflection of you and the organizations you represent. I have read and understand the above statement on social media and I agree: Initials Scholarships The CMAB will award scholarships to the individuals selected as Dairy Princess and Alternate. A portion of the scholarship will be awarded after crowning and a final payment will be provided at the end of her reign. A list of activities will need to be submitted to the District Dairy Princess Chairperson and CMAB one week prior to end of reign in order to receive the final scholarship balance. The Dairy Princess Committee will decide if full payment will be disbursed based on participation of activities. I have read and understand the above statement on scholarships as a Dairy Princess and I agree: Initials Removal of Title Failure to abide by the California Dairy Princess spokesman agreement and district participation agreement can result in the removal of your Dairy Princess crown and title. You will receive one warning about inappropriate behavior or clothing. If a secondary warning is required, you will be placed on probation. If a third violation occurs, you will be asked to step down from your role as Dairy Princess/Alternate. I have read and understand the above statement on scholarships as a Dairy Princess and I agree: Initials Page 8 of 26

9 California Dairy Princess Program Contestant Application Contact Information Name: of Birth: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Mailing Address: (If different from street address) Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: Father/Guardian: Mother/Guardian: Occupation: Occupation: Education High School Name: Current Grade in School: College Name (or college you plan to attend): Currently Attending Currently Attending Major/Area of Study: Current Occupation: Social Media Facebook Page: Twitter: Instagram: Snapchat: Other: Page 9 of 26

10 Agreement and Signature Note: Please complete the application and questions completely your eligibility will be determined from your statements. Local contest dates will be sent to you as soon as your application is approved. You are encouraged to submit your completed application early. Each application will be reviewed for eligibility in the order in which it is received. Parental signature required for any candidate under 18 years of age. Dairy Princess Signature (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Dairy Princess Parent/Guardian Signature (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Deliver to Completed application must be sent by deadline date to Corrin Macedo with CMAB via , Please read and sign the Dairy Princess Scholarhip agreement on page 11 of the application. In addition, complete questions one through seven on pages Page 10 of 26

11 Dairy Princess Scholarship Agreement The Dairy Princess and Alternates will receive a scholarship from the (CMAB). The scholarship will be distributed as follows: - 50% of the scholarship will be awarded at the beginning of your reign - The remaining 50% will be distributed at the end of your reign based on your participation at events and your communication during your reign The Dairy Princess and Alternates must follow the guidelines as listed in the California Dairy Princess Spokesperson Agreement and the individual district Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement that will follow on pages of the individual district participation agreements. In order to receive the full scholarship amount, the Dairy Princess and Alternates must: Abide by the CMAB dress code policy for all events; if your dress code does not meet the requirements you will be asked to leave the event to change. Any violation of the dress code will be taken into consideration of scholarship distribution. Meet the minimum percentage of your district requirements as outlined in the District Dairy Princess Participation Agreement. Attend mandatory Dairy Princess Training Week, July 9-12, 2018 in Turlock, CA. Communicate with CMAB staff and the District Chair/Coordinator in a timely and professional manner. Your communication skills will be critical to fund distribution. The following will be considered as evaluation of your performance: o How you respond to and phone/text communication from CMAB and District Dairy Princess representatives o o Submission of Official Appearance Forms in a timely manner and PRIOR to each event you attend Submission of Mileage Reimbursement Forms that must be completed no later than 60 days after attending an event Provide a quarterly list of Dairy Princess/Alternates activities attended to CMAB Dairy Princess coordinator Corrin Macedo At year end, provide a completed list of Dairy Princess/Alternates activities attended, at year end; must be submitted seven days prior to the coronation The (CMAB) and the individual district Dairy Princess committees will work collaboratively with the Dairy Princess and Alternates to ensure you meet the requirements outlined in the California Dairy Princess Program Spokesperson and the district Dairy Princess contest participation agreements that you signed with your application. Failure to abide by the guidelines outlined in these documents may result in forfeiture of the remaining scholarship. The CMAB and local district Dairy Princess committee reserve the right not to disburse the remaining funds at the end of your reign if you do not meet the outlined criteria. I understand the information and as the District Dairy Princess/ Alternate, I will comply with these requirements. If I do not, I understand that the scholarship may not be paid in full at the end of my Dairy Princess reign. I will comply with these requirements. Print Name Dairy Princess/ Alternate Signature Print Name Parent/Guardian Signature Page 11 of 26

12 1. Indicate your association with the dairy industry. Page 12 of 26

13 2. Activities: Please list any clubs, societies, church, athletics, government or campus organizations; include any offices held and number of years you have participated in these activities: High School: College: Community: Page 13 of 26

14 3. Honors: List any academic, scholarship, citizenship or other honors you have received: 4: Skills and Experience: Please explain your educational plans and goals. Include colleges you plan to attend and degrees you are working towards. 5. Career Goal: Please identify your long-term career goal. Page 14 of 26

15 6. Why should you be chosen as Dairy Princess? (not to exceed 800 words) Page 15 of 26

16 7. If selected as Dairy Princess, what contributions will you bring to your community? (not to exceed 800 words) Page 16 of 26

17 Individual District Participation Agreements District Agreements Each district has their own individual agreements. Please scroll down to the district you are applying for to read and sign their requirements. By signing, you are agreeing to the individual districts eligibility requirements. District 1- Page 18 District 3- Page 19 District 4- Page 20 District 5- Page 21 District 6- Page 22 District 7- Page 23&24 District 8- Page 25 District 9- Page 26 Page 17 of 26

18 District 1 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 1 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: 1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to: School Visits: Dairy Princess to do 8-10 appearances First Alternate to do 6-8 appearances Second Alternate to do 4-6 appearances (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess/Alternate around her available time. Please contact a committee member if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.) The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in Humboldt and Del Norte counties during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested. Abide by the no drugs, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative. Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement. 2. A complete list of activities will be required to be given to the Dairy Princess Committee before scholarship monies will be paid. 3. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training Week, July 9-12, 2018 in Turlock, CA. 4. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting (Meeting usually held in October/November). 5. Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every other month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended. 6. Compile an outline at the end of the year listing all activities, month by month, attended by her and/or alternates. Outline must be given to CMAB and Dairy Princess Coordinator one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. A complete list of activities will be required to be given to the Dairy Princess Committee before scholarship monies will be paid. 7. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event. 8. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 60 days after attending an event. If any of these requirements are abused, the District 1 Dairy Princess Committee reserves the right to remove the crown, title, and/or any benefits or awards received as the result from being the Dairy Princess or Alternate. I understand that if selected as District 1 Dairy Princess, I will comply with these requirements. Candidate Signature (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Parent/Guardian Signature (required) (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Page 18 of 26

19 District 3 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement 2018 Pre Contest and Contest s: Official photos, John Nunes Studio in Petaluma: Tuesday, March 6; 3:00-5:00 pm Orientation: Sunday, March 4; time and location TBD 1st Rehearsal/luncheon: Sunday, March 25: time and location TBD 2nd Rehearsal w/escorts: Friday, April 7; 3pm to 5pm, Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building Contest & Interview: Saturday, April 8; 9:30am to end of contest, Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 3 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: (80% of the following activites must be completed). 1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to: School Visits: Dairy Princess to do 8 appearances First Alternate to do 6 appearances Second Alternate to do 4 appearances (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess/Alternate around her available time. Please contact Dairy Princess coordinator if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.) The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in District 3 during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested. Abide by the no drugs, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative. Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement. 2. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training Week, July 9-12, 2018 in Turlock, CA. 3. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting (usually held in October/ November in Petaluma). 4. Attend CMAB District Meetings (two are held each year, usually in Jan/ Feb and June/ July in Petaluma). 5. Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every other month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended. 6. When representing the Dairy Industry and District 3, always wear crown and sash. Drink milk and use other dairy products at any meal function you attend. Clothing should be appropriate. Never wear shorts, pants/jeans. Dresses must be of appropriate length, no strapless or revealing styles. 7. Dairy Princess and Alternates must compile an activity list at the end of the year listing all activities that have been asked to attend and and activities that are actually attended. The activity list must be ed or mailed to the District 3 Dairy Princess Committee and CMAB one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. Scholarship money will not be disbursed until the activity list is received. 8. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event. 9. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 60 days after attending an event. If the Dairy Princess Committee feels the above criteria are not met, they reserve the right to disburse of the scholarship as they feel deserving. I understand that if selected as District 3 Dairy Princess, I will comply with these requirements. Candidate Signature (Please type your full legal name as your signature) (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Parent/Guardian Signature (required) (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Page 19 of 26

20 District 4 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement 2018 Pre Contest and Contest s: Pre-Contest Orientation: Location and time TBD Interview and Contest: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at location and time TBD In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 4 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: (80% of the following activites must be completed). 1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to: School Visits: Dairy Princess to do 6 appearances (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess around her available time. Please contact a committee member if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.) The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in District 4 during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested. If unable to attend, must make arrangements with the Alternate Dairy Princess to represent her. Abide by the no drugs, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative. Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement. 2. Must attend CMAB district meetings held in District 4; there are two (2) meetings held per year. 3. Must attend all major fairs in the district, as requested. If unable to attend, must make arrangements with the Alternate Dairy Princess to represent her. 4. Participate in all parades within the district, as requested. If unable to attend, must make arrangements with the Alternate Dairy Princess to represent her. 5. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training Week, July 9-12, 2018 in Turlock, CA. 6. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting. (Meeting usually held in November in Corning). 7. Attend CMAB District Meetings. Two meetings held a year, usually in Jan/ Feb and June/July. 8. Contact District Dairy Princess chair every other month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended. 9. When representing the Dairy Industry and District 4, ALWAYS wear crown and sash. Drink milk and use other dairy products at any meal function you attend. Clothing should be appropriate. NEVER wear shorts, pants/jeans. Dresses must be of appropriate length, no strapless or revealing styles. 10. Dairy Princess and Alternates must compile an activity list at the end of the year listing all activities that they have attended. The activity list must be ed to the District 4 Dairy Princess Committee and CMAB one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. Scholarship money will not be disbursed until the activity list is received. 11. Official Appearance forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event. 12. Mileage Reimbursement forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 60 days after attending an event. I understand that if selected as District 4 Dairy Princess or Alternate I will comply with these requirements. Candidate Signature (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Parent/Guardian Signature (required) (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Page 20 of 26

21 District 5 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement 2018 Pre-Contest and Contest s: Pre-Contest Orientation: Location and time TBD Interview and Contest: Wednesday, June 6 at Chez Shari in Manteca; time TBD In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 5 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: (75% of the following activites must be completed). 1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to: School Visits: Dairy Princess to do 8-10 appearances First Alternate to do 6-8 appearances Second Alternate to do 4-6 appearances (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess/Alternate around her available time. Please contact a committee member if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.) The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in District 5 during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested. If unable to attend, must make arrangements with the Alternate Dairy Princess to represent her. Abide by the no drugs, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative. Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement. 2. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training Week, July 9-12, 2018 in Turlock, CA. 3. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting (usually held in October/ November in Lodi). 4. Attend CMAB District Meetings (two are held each year, usually in Jan/ Feb and June/ July in San Joaquin County). 5. Attend District events, but not limited to the following: San Joaquin County Ag Fest, Stockton June 2018 California State Fair, Sacramento July 2018 Yolo County Fair, Woodland August 2018 San Joaquin DHIA Annual Meeting, Stockton and San Joaquin County AgVenture, Manteca October 2018 San Joaquin AgVenture, Stockton January 2019 San Joaquin County AgVenture, Lodi March 2019 Ag Day at the Capitol, Sacramento March 2019 Local School Ag Days and Dairy Tours, Escalon April/May 2019 Sacramento County Fair, Sacramento May 2019 Service Group talks & dinner meetings at various times throughout the year 6. Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every other month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended. 7. Dairy Princess and Alternates must compile an activity list at the end of the year listing all activities that they have attended. The activity list must be ed to the District 5 Dairy Princess Committee and CMAB one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. Scholarship money will not be disbursed until the activity list is received. 8. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event. 9. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 60 days after attending an event. If I am selected as District 5 Alternate, I agree to work closely and cooperate with the Dairy Princess so that there is representation at all industry events. I fully understand the commitment I am making and pledge to fulfill the obligations expected of the District 5 Dairy Princess Program. Candidate Signature (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Parent/Guardian Signature (required) (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Page 21 of 26

22 District 6 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement 2018 Pre-Contest and Contest s: Pre-Contest luncheon and interview: Sunday, June 3, 2018 at location and time TBD Contest rehersal, dinner and on-stage interview: Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Hall In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 6 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: (80% of the following activites must be completed). 1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to: School Visits: Dairy Princess to do approximately 25 appearances (all year) First and Second Alternate will be called upon as needed when Dairy Princess is unavailable. The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in District 6 during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested. If unable to attend, you must make arrangements with the Alternate Dairy Princess to represent. Abide by the no drugs, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative. Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement. 2. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training Week, July 9-12, 2018 in Turlock, CA. 3. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting (usually held in October/ November in Stanislaus or Merced County). 4. Attend CMAB District Meetings (two are held each year, usually in Jan/ Feb and June/ July in Stanislaus or Merced County). 5. Attend District events, but not limited to the following: Fourth of July Parade, Gustine Monday, July 4, 2018 Stanislaus County Fair Turlock and California State Fair - Sacramento July 2018 Riverbank Wine & Cheese Festival October 2018 Yosemite Farm Credit Stockholders Dinner March 2018 (mid-week event) DHIA Dinners - Merced & Stanislaus April 2018 (mid-week event) Local School Ag Days and State & Local Breed Shows April and May 2018 May Day Fair, Los Banos, Modesto Portuguese Festa Parade and Westport Elementary School Ag Day May 2018 Service Group Talks & Dinner Meetings at various times throughout the year Merced County Fair, Merced June District 6 Dairy Princess Pre-Contest Luncheon and Contest June Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every other month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended. 7. Dairy Princess and Alternates must compile an activity list at the end of the year listing all activities that they have attended. The activity list must be ed to the District 6 Dairy Princess Committee and CMAB one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. CMAB acholarship money will not be disbursed until the activity list is received. 8. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event. 9. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 60 days after attending an event. If I am selected as District 6 Alternate, I agree to work closely and cooperate with the Dairy Princess so that there is representation at all industry events throughout the reign. I fully understand the commitment I am making and pledge to fulfill the obligations expected of the District 6 Dairy Princess Program. Candidate Signature (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Parent/Guardian Signature (required) (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Page 22 of 26

23 District 7 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement 2018 Pre-Contest and Contest s: Pre-Contest Orientation: Location and time TBD Mock Interview practice: Location and time TBD Pre-Contest Interview and Rehearsal: Friday, June 29, 2018 at Hanford Civic Auditorium, time TBD District 7 Dairy Princess contestants are invited to attend the following: Location and times are TBD Dairy Women s Candidate Introduction Luncheon Kings Fair Dairymen s Social Salute to the Dairy Industry Thursday Night Marketplace June Dairy Month Committee activities The CMAB sets forth specific guidelines for the California Dairy Princess Program, and in addition, the District 7 Dairy Princess Committee further requires the persons selected to serve as Dairy Princess and Alternate abide by the district rules and guidelines established by the committee. The Dairy Princess and Alternate are expected to comply with the duties required of the title as outlined in the contestant handbook and the district activities listed on the District 7 Appearance Schedule, but are not limited to: 1. CMAB Dairy Princess Training Week July 9-12, 2018 in Turlock, CA; 2. Industry and Community events The Dairy Princess and Alternate are required to attend 90% of activities listed on the Appearance Schedule in order for monies to be distributed; 3. School visits The Dairy Princess and Alternate are required to schedule at least 10 classroom visits throughout her reign and prepare a presentation to be used; the presentation should be reviewed by the Chairperson or Committee Member; 4. The events listed on the District 7 tentative appearance schedule in Bold are MANDATORY and MUST be attended by both the Dairy Princess and Alternate; 5. All events must be approved and cleared by the District Committee Chairperson or in the absence of the Chairperson, a Committee Member; all appropriate CMAB Official Appearance forms must be completed and returned to the CMAB prior to any appearance; 6. A complete list of activities attended must be provided to the district on a quarterly basis, upon request; 7. The Dairy Princess and Alternate must represent the district in a professional manner, including no alcohol, drugs or profanity at any appearance; 8. Abide by the district dress code that is provided to you. If the Dairy Princess/Alternate fails to attend mandatory events or abide by the dress code, the District 7 Dairy Princess Committee will review disciplinary action and a warning will be issued. If the Dairy Princess/Alternate is unable to attend any event, she must notify the District Committee Chairperson in advance. CMAB will only provide consultation to the District Dairy Princess Committee if the Dairy Princess/Alternate acts in a manner that misrepresents a wholesome image for the program. I understand that if selected to serve as District 7 Dairy Princess or Alternate I will comply with the rules and guidelines outlined by the committee. I will represent the California dairy industry in a positive way by acting and dressing in a professional manner and drinking milk and consuming dairy products at every event. Candidate Signature (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Page 23 of 26 Parent/Guardian Signature (required) (Please type your full legal name as your signature)

24 JULY 2018 CMAB Dairy Princess Training Week State Fair District 7 Dairy Princess Tentative Appearance Schedule JANUARY 2019 Dairy Food Judging in Fresno County CMAB District 7 Meeting AUGUST 2018 Ag in the Classroom FEBRUARY 2019 Kings County Fancy Foods Judging Lemoore Knights of Columbus Breakfast Western United Dairymen District Dinner SEPTEMBER 2018 Salute to Agriculture Dinner OCTOBER 2018 Corcoran Cotton Parade Relay for Life Lemoore Knights of Columbus Breakfast CMAB District 7 Meeting NOVEMBER 2018 St. Rose McCarthy Breakfast Hanford Christmas Parade DECEMBER 2018 Dairy Women s Christmas Meeting Lemoore Christmas Parade MARCH 2019 Kings County Farm Day Hanford Knights of Columbus Breakfast (Palm Sunday) Dairy Women s Poster Contest Judging APRIL 2019 Kings D.H.I.A. Dinner Lemoore Pizza Festival Laton Parade MAY 2019 Kings County Farm Bureau Dinner Dairy Women s Candidate Introduction Luncheon Hanford Homecoming Parade Meadow Lane Knowledge Fest CWA Annual Dinner JUNE 2019 Dairy Princess Contestant Lunch Dairy Princess Contestant Meeting Kings Fair Ribbon Cutting Kings Fair Dairymen s Social Salute to Dairy Industry Thursday Night Marketplace Dairymen Softball Game Dairy Princess Interview June Dairy Month Dinner The events in Bold MUST be attended by both the Dairy Princess and Alternate. The Alternate is invited to events that are underlined. Page 24 of 26

25 District 8 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement 2018 Pre-Contest and Contest s: Pre-contest interview: Friday, April 27, 2018 at Location and Time TBD Dairy Princess contest and dinner: Friday, April 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at CPDES Hall in Fresno In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 8 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: (80% of the following activites must be completed). 1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to: School Visits: Dairy Princess to do 6 appearances First Alternate to do 4 appearances Second Alternate to do 2 appearances (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess/Alternate around her available time. Please contact Dairy Princess coordinator if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.) The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in District 8 during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested. If unable to attend, must make arrangements with an alternate to represent her. Abide by the no drug, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative. Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement. 2. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training Week, July 9-12, 2018 in Turlock, CA. 3. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting (usually held in October/ November in Fresno). 4. Attend CMAB District Meetings (two are held each year, usually in Jan/ Feb and June/ July in Fresno County). 5. Attend District events, these include but are not limited to: Chowchilla-Madera County Fair May 2018 Fresno Farm Bureau: Celebrating Friends of Agriculture Dinner at Fresno Chaffee Zoo June 2018 Zoo Safari Ice Cream Social and Caruthers Fair September 2018 The Big Fresno Fair October 2018 Fresno Farm Bureau Farm and Nutrition Day and DHIA Dinner March District 8 Dairy Princess Contest, Laton and Riverdale parades April Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every other month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended. 7. When representing the Dairy Industry and District 8, always wear crown and sash. Drink milk and use other dairy products at any meal function you attend. Clothing should be appropriate. Never wear shorts, pants/jeans. Dresses must be of appropriate length, no strapless or revealing styles. 8. Dairy Princess and Alternates must compile an activity list at the end of the year listing all activities that they have attended. The activity list must be ed to the District 8 Dairy Princess Committee and CMAB one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. Scholarship money will not be disbursed until the activity list is received. 9. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event. 10. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 60 days after attending an event. If the Dairy Princess Committee feels the above criteria are not met, they reserve the right to disburse of the scholarship as they feel deserving. I understand that if selected as District 8 Dairy Princess, I will comply with these requirements. Candidate Signature (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Page 25 of 26 Parent/Guardian Signature (required) (Please type your full legal name as your signature)

26 District 9 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement 2018 Pre-Contest and Contest s: Pre-Contest interview: Friday, June 15, 2018 at International Agri-Center and Time TBD Dairy Princess Contest and Dinner: Friday, June 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at International Agri-Center In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 9 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: (80% of the following activites must be completed). 1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to: School Visits: Dairy Princess to do 5 appearances First and Second Alternate to do 3 appearances (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess/Alternate around her available time. Please contact Dairy Princess coordinator if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.) The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in District 9 during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested. 10. Abide by the no drug, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative. 11. Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement. 2. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training Week, July 9-12, 2018 in Turlock, CA. 3. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting (usually held in October/ November in Tulare County). 4. Attend CMAB District Meetings (two are held each year, usually in Jan/ Feb and June/ July in Tulare County). 5. Attend District events, these include but are not limited to: California State Fair, Sacramento July 2018 Deliver backpacks to local school August 2018 Tulare County Fair Parade, Handing Out Milk Quality Awards at Heifer Sale and Handing Out Ribbons at Tulare County Fair Dairy Show, Tulare September 2018 Tulare Christmas Parade, Tulare December 2018 World Ag Expo, Tulare February 2019 DHIA Banquet, Tulare March 2019 California Antique Farm Equipment Show, Tulare April 2019 AgVenture Day, Tulare May 2019 Contestant Introduction Luncheon and 2019 Dairy Princess Contest and Dinner, Tulare June 2019 Other opportunities held at International Agri Center to educate our youth at various throughout year 6. Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every other month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended. 7. Dairy Princess and Alternates must compile an activity list at the end of the year listing all activities that they have attended. The activity list must be ed to the District 9 Dairy Princess Committee and CMAB one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. Scholarship money will not be disbursed until the activity list is received. 8. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event. 9. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 60 days after attending an event. I understand that if selected as District 9 Dairy Princess, or Alternate, I will comply with these requirements. Should I be selected as an Alternate, I agree to work close and cooperate with the Dairy Princess. Candidate Signature (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Parent/Guardian Signature (required) (Please type your full legal name as your signature) Page 26 of 26