2018 North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant APPLICATION TO COMPETE

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1 2018 North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant APPLICATION TO COMPETE Name: First Middle Last PHONETIC SPELLING OF YOUR NAME: face Address: City State Zip Staple Recent 2x3 COLOR Headshot Here 1 COPY PLEASE PLACE STAPLE IN THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER NEAR THE TOP OF THE PAGE. You don t want the judges to see a staple across your child s Contestants T-Shirt Size: Age (7/20/18): Phone: Home Mothers Cellular Fathers Cellular Name of Parents: Address (if different than yours) Address for Mother Address for Father Mother s Occupation Father s Occupation REPRESENTING Local: COMPETING in Division: A recent 2x3 wallet photo (headshot) must be stapled to this application; Stapled in the top right hand corner (inside of the red dotted line above). Mail application, checklist & fees (certified check/money order ONLY) by July 6 th, 2018 Attention: Pam Hester NC Outstanding Little Miss P.O. Box Raleigh, NC program book picture to: directors@ncoutstandinglittlemiss.org NOTE: This sheet along with the non-refundable, required fees (listed at the top of the Checklist) are to be post-marked by June 27 th, 2018 to receive the EarlyBird discount. 1

2 2018 North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss PHOTOGRAPHER COPYRIGHT ASSIGNEMENT AGREEMENT COPYRIGHT ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT made between [print photographer/corporation] and the North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant. WHEREAS, Photographer has been commissioned by [print name of contestant] to take photographs of her in connection with her participation as a contestant in the Miss North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant. WHEREAS, pursuant to an agreement between Pageant contestants and North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant, contestants have waived all rights in and to the use of their names and likenesses in connection with the Pageant and any commercial activity emanating there from; NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. Photographer hereby assigns to North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant all rights, title and interest worldwide in and to the photographs of the Pageant contestants, including the copyright as a coowner with the Photographer. Photographer expressly acknowledges that upon creation of the photographs, North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss shall have all rights of ownership in and to the photographs, including but not limited to the right to reproduce, display and distribute them in any medium at North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss sole discretion, and to incorporate them into any other work or to make derivative works from them. Photographer acknowledges that the photographs may be incorporated into commercial works or merchandise, publicity materials, posters, brochures or other materials or uses which North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss in its sole discretion shall deem appropriate. Photographer agrees that North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss does not require the consent of the Photographer to make any such use. 2. Photographer shall not assert any claim of moral rights (droit moral) in connection with the photographs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss shall, if possible, provide bylines or give credit to the Photographer when use of the photographs is made. However, the failure of North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss does not require the consent of the Photographer to make such use. 3. This Agreement shall be binding, valid and enforceable against, and the benefits thereof shall insure to, the parties successors, licensees, assigns, and parties in privities with them. Photographer Print Photographer Name and Date Signed Name North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant Print Contestant Name and Date Parent Signature STATE OF: COUNTY OF: :SS BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this day of, 20, before me, the subscriber, personally appeared who, I am satisfied, is the Photographer named in and who executed the within instrument, and thereupon he acknowledges that he signed, sealed and delivered the same as his act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein expressed. Notary Public Photographer credit to read: A RELEASE MUST accompany EVERY Professional PHOTO that is PRINTED in the PROGRAM Book (headshot or ad page). If your photographer has a photo release on their business letterhead paper, we will accept that! 2

3 2018 North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss CONTESTANT QUESTIONNAIRE (ALL CONTESTANTS). Name: Division: What is your favorite; Movie: Song: Place to visit: Food: Book: TV Program: Staple Recent 2x3 COLOR Headshot Here 1 COPY PLEASE PLACE STAPLE IN THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER NEAR THE TOP OF THE PAGE. You don t want the judger to see a staple across your child s face When answering the following questions, please keep them to one sentence: Describe your hometown: If you are crowned North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss, what will you do? Secret wish: Role model: I m motivated by: I can t live without: 3 words to describe me: Something interesting about my family: Most embarrassing moment: Do you have any pets? What kind and what are the names? One thing people don t know about me: What do you want to be when you grow up? One of my favorite things to do: 3

4 2018 North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss TALENT INTRODUCTION (Talent is OPTIONAL for Petite & Little title but required for Mini- Majestic No additional charge) Talent is to be no more than 2 minutes; no exceptions the sound man will cut all CD s over 2 minutes at the 2 minute mark. FULL NAME: DIVISION: PHONETIC SPELLING OF YOUR NAME: PHONE: TYPE of TALENT: TIME: (2 mins.) (vocal popular, aria, etc.; dance, drama, instrumental, etc.) TITLE OF SONG: LIST PROPS (MUST be able to carry on stage by contestant, NO EXCEPTIONS): SUGGESTED TALENT INTRODUCTION: type or print NOTE: 2 Talent CD s with your name, division and the name of music written on CD and CD Case (also bring additional CD for back-up) MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR PAPERWORK. NOTE: No background vocals 4

5 2018 REQUIRED FOR ALL Ronald McDonald House To prepare girls for competing for Big Girl pageants, each contestant is asked to raise at least $25 for the Ronald McDonald House. The contestant who raises the most money for the Ronald McDonald House will be named the 2018 NCOLM Miracle Maker. All Ronald McDonald House donations are tax deductible. Cashier Checks or Money orders only. The required $25 Ronald McDonald House money is to be turned in with NCOLM paperwork on July 6 th, (NO personal checks can be accepted). Contestants may continue to raise money for Ronald McDonald House until registration. Moms-please encourage your daughter to raise this on her own (or with a little help from you). It is a small fee for a huge life-lesson in helping others. We will also collect pop tops to donate People s Choice Award The 2018 People s Choice Award is voted on by friends and family. Dollar bills (sorry NO checks) are placed in a decorated box during the pageant. Every contestant is to bring a 4x4x4 decorated box (get from the Dollar Tree) to registration. The box must be sealed so it cannot be opened and have a ½ by 2 slit cut in the top so that votes can be dropped in. Be creative! Show off your personality. Make sure that your name, division and a 4x6 picture are included in your box decorations. Because of space constraints, no shoe boxes will be allowed. Silent Auction Basket Every contestant is required to bring a basket for a silent auction during the weekend of North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss. Every year at Miss NC the baskets are spectacular and we are sure that the NCOLM contestant baskets will outshine their big sisters. Please remember the following things when collecting items for their basket: Keep the ages of people you need to appeal to in mind when creating your basket. Use your presentation and marketing skills to produce a victorious basket. Verify that all gift certificates and dated items are valid until at least July 31st, All items must be displayed under plastic wrapping with no loose parts that could be lost or taken off. The Dollar Tree has clear basket bags. Pack the basket as compactly as possible. Attach a complete item list, including the item s value, one the outside of your basket. Place your name and photo inside the basket so people know who put it together. If you receive large items like furniture make sure they are marked with your name also. Be as creative as possible with your basket. Think about what your area has to offer and talk to the local merchants and manufacturers about unique items. Thank you in advance for your forethought for making your basket. Please bring the attached form to check-in with your basket. The contestant whose basket sells for the most money receives, in cash, ½ of total amount that the basket brings. Ex: If you have the winning basket that sells for $500, you will receive $250. 5

6 6 Basket Auction Contestant: _ Division: Basket Contents: Bidders: Name Amount Name Amount Name Amount

7 2018 North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISEMENT PRICE LIST Contestants can earn funds to help support their NC Outstanding Little Miss Pageant preparations through the selling of advertisements for the North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant Program Book. Below is the price schedule for camera ready advertisements turned in on a CD. Ads requiring any work from the graphic designer will incur an additional charge of $50.00 per AD. ALL ads must be a jpeg, tiff or pdf file. ADs created in WORD programs are not acceptable Sell 5 Ad pages and you compete FREE and you will have earned $100 to use for hotel/food. Also receive award and tiara. Pages Sold Amount Due to NCOLM One (Required) $150 (Required) $150 Two $300 $275 Three $450 $400 Four $600 $525 Five $750 $650 Ad pages must be turned in and paid in full with application no later than July 6 th, 2018 Ads should be ed, hard copy with paperwork. All CONTESTANTS are REQUIRED to have 1 AD in the program. Please make certified checks or money orders payable to: NC s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant Ad funds and photographs MUST include contestant s name. directors@ncoutstandinglittlemiss.org 7

8 2018 OPTIONAL FOR ALL Optional Photogenic (must enter to win Majestic or Mini-Majestic) The Optional Photogenic Competition provides additional opportunity for our contestants to be showcased. There will be 1 winner per age division and 1 overall photogenic award. The optional photogenic scores have no bearing on the NCOLM division titles but are required and included in the score for Majestic titles. Contestants may submit multiple photogenic entries but photogenic is not required to win the division title North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Photogenic Competition: Photos must be 5x7 may be color or black & white Headshots recommended. Photos must be labeled with the contestants name & division on the back. Please do not write on the back, use a label. Photos will be judged on Beauty, Expression, and Personality. Entry fee is $25 per entry (multiple entries may be submitted) Photos will not be returned Photographs for the Photogenic Competition must be turned in with NCOLM paperwork, no later than July 6 th, There will be no door entries accepted, NO EXCEPTIONS. All photo entries are to be included in 2018 NCOLM paperwork: Optional Portfolio Photogenic PICTURE (not book) (not required to win the title or Majestic or Mini-Majestic BUT, the highest scoring picture turned in will be the score used when determining Majestic or Mini- Majestic) Optional Auditorium Banner Showcase your contestant! Hang a personal banner in the McGregor Performing Arts Center during the pageant for all to see! If you want your banner after the pageant, you must remove it from the auditorium immediately after the pageant. Hanging fee is $50 per banner (multiple banners may be hung) Must be printed horizontal Must be 2 x 4 Must have grommets in all 4 corners (holes to hang with) You print we hang! Bring to registration You can use any printer you would like BUT after years of research, the cheapest, most reliable, and best quality banners we have found is at Half Price Banners NCOLM will not be responsible for banners left in the auditorium. 8

9 Junior, Preteen and Young Contestants ONLY NEW: OPTIONAL for Little NORTH CAROLINA s OUTSTANDING LITTLE MISS INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLATFORM ISSUE STATEMENT: This is your opportunity to explain to the judges what your chosen platform is and why it is important to develop it as a contestant in the North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant. In addition, it should explain how your platform will further North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss brand to the public. This page ONE (1) page, singledspaced document, combined with the Contestant s Resume and Questionnaire, will comprise the entire application for this honor. The judges will receive exactly what is submitted. Any items that do meet the established criteria will not be submitted to the judges. The contestant may explain the lack of judging materials during her interview, if she so chooses. Remember, learning to follow directions is a key element in the success of life. 1. Go to the word processing program of your computer and start a new document 2. Set margins for 1" on all four (4) sides. You must use 12 point Times New Roman font style. 3. With the justification set for left, type Name: in bold. Following the colon (:), hit the space bar twice. Then, type your name. 4. Then, move to the next line and type Hometown: in bold. Following the colon (:), hit the space bar twice. Then, type your city you live in. 5. Double space down. Set your justification to center. They type in bold and underline the title of your Platform. 6. Double space down. Write what you feel is critical for the judge s to know about your platform. What you write will be what the judges know about your platform, your role in successfully dealing with this issue. 7. At the bottom of the page, you MUST set the justification to the right. Type a line of 26 spaces. Below that line, you must type Signature/Date. Once you have printed the document, you must sign and date this document. 8. This essay may include some of the following suggestions: A clear definition of the platform and the specific issues you wish to address A plan on how you have or will create awareness of the platform The way in which you have or will change attitudes regarding the issue The way in which you have or will change behaviors related to this issue How you propose to fund your ideas/plans Significant accomplishments you have made in regard to your issue. All platforms will be judged individually for the Charli Rosenberg Overall Community Service Award This is an optional award that seeks to encourage and reward the many young women in the North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant who donate their time and talent to worthwhile community projects. Junior, Preteen, Submit 1 copy Young of the platform & Miss statement Contestants with paperwork. ONLY 9

10 OPTIONAL for Little Name: Sue Smith EXAMPLE 1 Copy NO PHOTO STAPLED IN CORNER Hometown: Wendell, NC Volunteering for Life I never thought about becoming a volunteer until someone asked me. That s all it took someone asking. Since that first effort on my part, I have become an avid volunteer for many different agencies, organizations, and individuals in my community. Of the 65 million Americans who volunteer each year, 29 percent are teens. My platform focuses on increasing the number of teens and young people who volunteer. As Miss North Carolina s Outstanding Teen, I will encourage other teens to volunteer their time and hands to those who are in need within their own communities. Through the strength of the crown and the publicity that accompanies it, my own enthusiasm and personal experience will be much more effective when asking people to give of themselves. Community service is a key part of the Miss North Carolina program; I will make it the focus of my year of service. To begin, I will visit schools and clubs offering encouragement and showing how my own efforts have helped make a difference. Perhaps my work in 135 different volunteer activities and input of almost 600 hours will inspire other teens to do the same. I have found 24 different organizations in my area that need the help of volunteers, so I know teens can find groups in their own neighborhoods and towns that need a helping hand. Most teens are anxious to help, but they do not know how to make a connection. As Miss North Carolina s Outstanding Teen, I will create a clear path to connect volunteers with organizations. A well designed website will assist youth in identifying their personal skills, interests and strengths for volunteering. Every type and degree of skill can be utilized. In addition, the website will provide information on how to identify and contact organizations. Many communities have formal programs; North Carolina participates in state and national programs such as; Learn and Serve America, Volunteer Match and The Presidents Volunteer Service Program that would be linked to the website. President Bush suggests that each American volunteers 4000 hours over a lifetime. This year I received the President s Gold Service Medal. The estimated dollar value of volunteer time in North Carolina is $15.52 per hour. Imagine how much more each organization or group could do if every person offered his or her services as a volunteer. The effect would be amazing! Most people do not even realize they would enjoy volunteering. Volunteering creates a sense of belonging in the community; a person can feel like they have made a difference. For the organization, valuable services are performed at no cost which benefits both the organization and the country. The problems of the world are never too big: You can eat an elephant one bite at a time. We can solve the world s problems, one effort at a time. Volunteering makes me feel good. I want to inspire others to do the same. Some will respond to a challenge; some will respond to an inspirational story or to a tearful situation. Most people will respond simply because they are asked. I am just the girl to do the asking! Signature/Date 10

11 Junior, Preteen, Young & Miss Contestants ONLY North Carolina Outstanding Little Miss INSTRUCTIONS for COMPLETING CONTESTANT S RESUME Please remember, this is your opportunity to demonstrate to the judges why they should consider you for the honor of North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss. You may list as many or as few items under each category as you desire. Your only restriction is that it must follow the established format and it must fit on one page. This page, combined with your picture, questioner and the Platform Statement will comprise your entire application for this great honor. The judges will receive exactly what is submitted. Any items submitted that do not fit the established criteria will be returned for correction only once. Any items that do not meet the criteria or are submitted after the deadline will not be given to the judges. If your resume arrives on the day of the deadline, but does not meet the criteria, there will not be time to return it to you; therefore, it will not be given to the judges. The contestant may explain the lack of judging materials during her interview, if she so chooses. 1. Go to the word processing program of your computer and start a new document 2. Set margins for 1" on all four sides. All contestants are to use 12 point type, Times New Roman font; no exceptions. Refer to the attached resume sample to verify you are following the correct format. 3. With the justification set for left, type Name: in bold. Following the colon (:), hit the space bar twice. Then, type your name as you wish the judges to know it. (If your name is LaCricia Dawn Smith and you want to be known as Dawn Smith, please type Dawn Smith). 4. Then, move to the next line and type, Hometown: in bold. Following the colon (:), hit the space bar once. Then, type your hometown including the city and the state. 5. Double space down. School: in bold. Hit the tab bar three times and then type your most recent school first. List all schools that you have attended. 6. Double space down. Hit the tab bar once. Type Scholastic/Career Ambition: in bold. Hit the Tab bar once, MAKING SURE IT LINES UP WITH THE OTHERS ABOVE IT. Then type the type of degree/education you would ultimately like to achieve and beneath that, list your career ambition. 7. Double space down. Hit the tab bar once. Type Talent: in bold. Hit the tab bar three times. Type the type of talent and specific selection. MAKE SURE IT LINES UP WITH THE INFORMATION ABOVE IT. (i.e. Pop Vocal - Crying, Tap Dance - Staying Alive, etc.) 8. Double space down. Type Scholastic Honors: in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each item should be separated by a semi-colon (;). 9. Double space down. Type Leadership Roles: in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each item should be separated by a semi-colon (;). 11

12 10. Double space down. Type Accomplishments: in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each item should be separated by a semi-colon (;). 11. Double space down. Type Interesting Facts: in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Each item should be separated by a semi-colon (;). 12. Double space down. Type Briefly describe your platform and how you promote it in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Explain how you decided on your platform, what you have done with it and anything else you want the judges to know. 13. Double Space down. Type What I want people to remember about me in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Please answer the question in sentence form. This statement should answer the question, A year after giving up your title as North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss, what we will remember about your year of service? 14. Double Space down. Type Why should I be crowned North Carolina s Outstanding Little Miss in bold. Hit the space bar twice. Please answer the question in sentence form. Please remember: The entire resume MUST FIT ON ONE PAGE; NO ATTACHMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED You must use Times New Roman font You must use size 12 font You must leave a 1" margin on all four sides of the page. Use your best judgment on what is most important for the judges to know about you. Use your space wisely. Attached you will see an example of what it should look like. Any variations from this form will not be returned to you and will not be considered acceptable. Your materials will not be retyped. The judges will receive your original work. Your initials must be in the bottom right hand corner of all pages. Your initials verify that everything on your forms is true and accurate. If it is proven that any information on these forms is not true, correct, and factual, you risk losing your local/state title. Some spacing issues may arise. Simply follow the example provided. Submit 1 copy of the resume with a 2x3 picture stapled in the top right corner of the resume (see EXAMPLE). 12

13 Name: Junior, Preteen, Young & Miss Contestants ONLY EXAMPLE Sammy Jo Smith Hometown: Education: Platform Issue: Wendell, NC Wendell Academy Wake Elementary School Pediatric Brain Tumors Scholastic/Career Ambition: To become a Pediatric Nurse Professional Dancer Talent: Tap Dance Let s Get Loud Scholastic Honors: AB Honor Roll; Who s Who among American High School Students; 2006 Wendell Academy Outstanding Student; 2005 and 2006 Outstanding Cheerleader; President s Physical Fitness Award. Leadership Roles: Honorary Counselor at Muscular Dystrophy Camp Carefree ; Co-Captain for Relay for Life Team; Co-Creator of Dancer s Community Outreach Program; Assistant Dance Instructor; Cheerleading Squad Captain; Soccer Team Captain; Softball Team Captain Accomplishments: Recipient of 2010 Gold Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award; Over 600 hours of volunteer work to 12 organizations; One of 33,000 people chosen to compete at USA World Star Search in Las Vegas; Print Model for Roses Stores, Inc; National Preteen Miss American Clogger; Danced with the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. Interesting Facts: My father and two nephews survived being electrocuted by 13,500 volts of electricity; Had dinner with legendary NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace; Love to go crabbing and shuck steamed oysters; My secret dream is to be Grisabella in the Broadway Musical Cats ; Can roll my tongue and stomach; nickname is Miss Hyde ; Taught The Twist by the real Chubby Checker; Miss North Carolina Pageant Carolina Princess. Briefly describe your platform and how you promote it: Believing in the Miss America program and knowing that a good marketing plan unlocks the door to great success, I will become involved in the Princess program since they are the future of the Miss America program. Sponsors will be secured offering website advertisements in exchange for goods and services. Everyone will understand Ideas + Relationships + Systems = Success. What I want people to remember about me: I want people to remember me as a genuine, talented, funny person who stood up for a program in which she believed. I hope to make a difference through the gift of laughter and touch the heart of every person I meet. My dream is to be the 2 nd person from Wendell to ever win a Miss North Carolina crown and the 2 nd person from North Carolina to ever win a Miss America crown. Why Should I be NC Outstanding Little Miss 2018: My Grandmother suffers from advanced stages of Alzheimer s so her time is limited? It would mean the world to me for her to be a part of that once in a life time experience. Even though she will not mentally bask in the glory or understand the importance of the win, she will be present in body and happy in spirit. 13

14 COMPETETION INFORMATION Opening number for all is the NCOLM t-shirt (Can be decorated but not cut up), White bottoms, white socks and tennis shoes. In keeping with preparing to maintain a healthy life style, as planned beginning in 2018, Fitness wear will be a Fitness wear outfit like you would see at Big Girl pageants. One or two piece, long or short pants, crop or full tops are acceptable but no booty shorts. Show your personality but remember these are little girls. A simple fitness routine will be ed to you once we receive your application. These are just examples. Little (4 to 6) NOTE: NCOLM reserves the right to separate the Little Division by age and create a Petite Division. Competition for the Petite Division will be the same as competition for the Little Division. Gown - 40% Interview - 35% (stand up, self-introduction) 4 minutes Fitness (Fitness Outfit and routine) - 20% On Stage Question - 5% MUST DO TALENT TO QUALIFY FOR Mini - MAJESTIC Junior (7 to 8) Gown - 15% Talent - 35% - 2 MINUTES, no exceptions Interview - 35% (stand up, self-introduction) 5 minutes Fitness (Fitness Outfit and routine) - 10% On Stage Question - 5% Preteen (9 to 10) ~ Young (11 to 12) ~ Miss (13 to16) Gown - 15% Talent - 35% - 2 MINUTES, no exceptions Interview - 35% (stand up, self-introduction) 6 minutes Fitness (Fitness Outfit and routine) - 10% On Stage Question - 5% 14

15 Majestic The contestant from the Preteen, Young or Miss divisions with the highest combined score of all competition phases including photogenic and optional areas. Mini-Majestic The contestant from the Little or Junior divisions with the highest combined score of all competition phases including photogenic and optional areas. Dream Angel Nominated position! If you know of a young girl who deals with a life-altering condition, please nominate her to become the next Dream Angel. the nomination (picture and story) to directors@ncoutstandinglittlemiss.org. Help a special young lady in your life be a Queen for a year! Modeling Pattern NCOLM Signature Events Raleigh Christmas Parade (Usually 3 rd Saturday in November) Queen s Christmas Party (Friday night before the Raleigh Parade) Azalea Parade (Usually 1st Full Saturday in April) Queen s Birthday Party (Friday night before the Azalea Parade) Adopt A Grandparent Ronald McDonald Fundraiser 15