General Contestant Eligibility: Areas of Competition / Apparel: Interview Professional Wear Evening Gown On Stage Question Miss Photogenic

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1 Dear Contestant, Hello! Attached you will find information for the Miss Miami County Queen Pageant Please be sure to read this entire packet because it contains valuable information about becoming a contestant. You will find guidelines for pageant attire, sponsorship, personal information sheets, and the responsibilities for contestants and the future Queen. Also included is a calendar with all of the dates and times of contestant meetings, practices and the pageant. **Application deadline is Tuesday, June 6, If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Leyna at (765) or Jennifer at (765) Good Luck! Leyna and Jennifer Pageant Co-Directors General Contestant Eligibility: Female between the ages of 18 and 21 years as of June 1, *This means a contestant may be 17 at the time of our county pageant. Reside in Miami County (unless she resides in an adjoining county and enters 4-H in Miami County) If selected as Miss Miami County, you will represent Miami County in August 2017 at the Indiana State Fair Queen s Day as well as the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant January 5-7, Areas of Competition / Apparel: Contestants will compete in the areas of Interview, Professional Wear, Evening Gown, and On- Stage Question during the pageant. A Queen, 1 st Runner Up, 2 nd Runner Up, and a 3 rd Runner Up will be selected by the judges. Final selection is the judges decision. The Queen and her court will serve as hostesses for the Miami Co. Fair June 18-24, Miss Miami Co. will also participate in the Miss Indiana State Fair Pageant on January 5-7, Interview Each contestant will have 5-8 minutes with the panel of judges where she will answer impromptu questions. Contestants should dress in a business suit for this competition **While attire is not directly judged at this time, you are encouraged to wear the same suit for the Professional Wear Competition. 2. Professional Wear Professional Business Attire; Skirts and Taupe or skin-color heels are recommended. Pantyhose also help polish your look. 3. Evening Gown Contestants may choose her own gown. At least one portion of the gown s hemline needs to be floor length (touching the floor or contestant s foot). Other portions of the dress may be tea length, depending on the design of her dress. A gown with a skirt split more than 2 inches above the knee or a low-cut bodice may be discounted. Shoes that are clear or died to match the hemline of the gown tend to look the best on stage. 4. On Stage Question During the pageant, each contestant will be asked 1 impromptu question from her personal information sheet or something that was discussed in her interview. The judges write the questions. 5. Miss Photogenic The winner of this award is selected by the judges based on the photos taken of the contestants at the Contestant Workshop on June 6, The photos are taken by a local photographer. Contestants should have their hair and make-up looking nice at this event. All other materials for the photo will be provided.

2 SPONSORSHIP 1. Each contestant is required to have a minimum of two $25 sponsors or minimum total of $50+. You may have as many as you wish. **The contestant with the most multiples of $25 will become a member of the Queen s Court. 2. A sponsorship fee is $ Sponsors do not have to be from Miami County. They may be a business or individuals. 3. Sponsors may pay by check or in cash. Make checks payable to: Miami Co. Fair Board 4. Sponsorships may be used as a tax deduction. Please inform your sponsors of this. Receipts will be available at the Information Meeting or from the directors. 5. Sponsors will receive free advertisement by appearing in the Peru Daily Tribune newspaper as well as being announced while the contestant is modeling on stage. 6. Sponsorship money makes our pageant possible and provides the scholarships for Miss Miami County and the 1 st Runner-Up. The money is also used to help the Fair Board with fairgrounds maintenance and other 4-H programs. PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET 1. The personal information sheet is similar to a resume. The judges will read this sheet before they meet you. Therefore, you want to make sure your sheet gives them a positive first impression. It should include any special activities, hobbies, and any volunteer service you have been involved in. List only the most recent and most important activities. 2. You will need to turn in 5 copies of your TYPED information sheet on June 6, (One for each judge and one for the newspaper). 3. You may create your own personal information sheet or type on the one provided. Information sheets must be TYPED. Please include each category that is listed on the sample information sheet in this packet. You may organize the information as you like, but remember to organize it neatly and professionally. Please use white paper. You do not want to distract from your information, so keep it simple. Make sure your font style is easy to read and the font size is not too small. EMCEE CARDS (Please read all information) 1. Cards must be typed. Fill them out, as you want them read during the pageant. Try not to list the same activities on both cards. Remember more is not always better. 2. List the school and grade you will be in for the school year. If you have graduated from high school, please tell when and where you graduated from as well as your plans after high school (college/further education). 3. List sponsors alphabetically and be careful not to forget anyone. 4. **You may use your own computer to type the cards. Be sure to use the same size card and format as the cards that have been provided. Please make sure the print is not too small. ** Actual cards are available from Leyna, Jennifer, or the Extension Office, or you may type your info on the included templates. You may recreate them on your own computer, but MUST use exact content & size *Set your Margins to Top: 0.5 Left: 0.25 Right: 3 Bottom: 1 )

3 Miss Miami Co. Queen Pageant 2017 Events Tuesday, May 2, :30 p.m. Information Meeting at Fairgrounds Community Building Tuesday, June 6, :00 p.m. Application Deadline Entry Form, Sponsors, & Photo Contestant Workshop at The Peru Civic Center 225 E Riverside, Peru, IN 46970: Miss Photogenic pictures will be taken. (Make sure your hair and make-up look nice). Interview Tips and Mock-Interviews will be conducted Make- up consultant available to discuss/practice skin care Miss Indiana State Fair may also be joining us for this event!! Thursday, June 8, :00 7:30 p.m. Practice Sunday, June 11, :00 3:30 p.m. Princess Make-Overs 3:30 5:00 p.m. Farewell/Contestant Reception Monday, June 12, :30 7:30 p.m. Practice Wednesday, June 14, :00 7:30 p.m. Practice (if needed) Friday, June 16, :00 p.m. Final practice (MUST attend to be in the pageant) Saturday, June 17, :00 p.m. Princess Pageant; Duchess Pageant 8:00 p.m. Queen contestants are introduced at both pageants Sunday, June 18, :00 p.m. Vesper Service Monday, June 19, :00 am Contestant Brunch; Contestants should arrive by 10:30 *Interviews begin immediately following brunch *Pageant 7:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Contestants should arrive NO LATER than 7:00 p.m. that evening for the pageant. All practices will be held at the Miami County Community Building To make the pageant a success, it is important that all contestants attend practice. While at practice, the pageant contestants and their guests should maintain a positive and supportive behavior toward all participants involved. **Those not doing so may be asked to leave. Due to lack of space, no one will be allowed in the dressing rooms during the pageants except contestants and those individuals who have been asked to help. Thank you in advance for your support of the contestants and those helping with the program. You can reach Leyna at or Jennifer at with questions/concerns. Contestant Checklist: Entry Deadline is Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Before turning in all items, please complete this list to make sure you have included everything!! 1. Information Sheet: 5 copies typed copies and on white paper 2. Photograph: Submitted for publicity purposes (Put your name on the back) 3. Sponsor Fee $50.00: At least 2 sponsors per contestant or total of $50+; See attached form; Please check spelling.

4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday ***Please note: If you are chosen Miss Miami Co. or a Court Member, you will represent Miami Co. at the 4-H Fair June 18-24, You must be available to fill this position if you are chosen. MAY 2 Information 7:30 p.m. 1 JUNE 2 3 *All practices are held at the Miami County Community Building QueenDeadline 6:00-7:15 p.m. At the Peru Civic Ctr 225 E Riverside Peru, IN Farewell 3:30-5:00 p.m. *Princess Make-Overs 2pm 18 Queen 5:30-7:30 p.m Queen 6:00-7:30 p.m. (if needed) 21 Queen 6:00-7:30 p.m Final 8:00 p.m Princess and Duchess Pageants 6pm & 8pm 24 Vesper Service 6:00p.m. Queen 7:30 p.m. >>> Miami County 4-H Fair Week! >>> >>> >>> >>> FINAL CHECKLIST FOR DEADLINE DAY (TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017) FIVE copies of the Personal Information Sheet on WHITE PAPER. Please make sure that the Personal Information Sheet is TYPED!!!! Head shot picture of yourself. It can be a school photo or another one that clearly shows your face. This picture will be printed in the Peru Tribune. Please write your first and last name on the back! One copy of the Sponsorship Form. Please include the money for each sponsor. Put the money in an envelope with your name on the front. PLEASE PRINT THE NAMES ON THE SPONSOR FORM!!! Say Cheese! Come with your hair done and make-up on! Miss Photogenic head-shot pictures will be taken. Judges do select a Miss Photogenic from the pictures taken this evening. NOTE: Please wear comfortable clothing to all practices. You will be modeling on stage, speaking into a microphone, and dancing. You will also have ONE mock interview with some of the pageant committee members. You may want to bring your interview and evening gown shoes to practice modeling in on stage.

5 2017 Miss Miami County Fair Queen Pageant Personal Information Form Contestant s Complete Name: Date of Birth: Age on 06/1/18: Complete Address: Home Phone: Parents Names: High School: Grade College (now or future) Year/class this fall Future Plans and Goals Active member of the following community organization(s) Activities: Awards and Accomplishments: Hobbies and Special Interests: Employment Experience:

6 Name: Grade: School: Hobbies: Dress/Gown Description: Sponsors: **Actual cards are available from Leyna, Jennifer, or the Extension Office, or type your info on these templates. You MUST recreate exact content & size. **Set your Margins to Top: 0.5 Left: 0.25 Right: 3 Bottom: 1 Name: Age: Parents: Future Plans: Activities: Honors and Awards:

7 Miami County Fair Sponsorship Form Each contestant must have a minimum of 2 sponsors or a minimum total of $50. You may have as many sponsors as you wish. The contestant with the most multiples of $25 in sponsorship will be a member of the Court. * Sponsorships are $ Sponsors may pay by check or cash. Please have sponsors make checks payable to the Miami County Fair Board. *Sponsors do not have to be from Miami County. *They may be a business and/or individuals. Remind your sponsors that this donation is tax deductible and that their name will appear in the Peru Tribune as well as be announced during the pageant while the contestant models. Tax receipts are available from the pageant directors. Contestant Name: PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM Sponsor Name Amount Collected

8 Sponsor Name Amount Collected