Welcome to the Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. Pageant! We are honored to have you as a part of our P.E.A.R.L. Girl family!

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2 Hello, Welcome to the Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. Pageant! We are honored to have you as a part of our P.E.A.R.L. Girl family! P.E.A.R.L. Girls is an organization located in Dallas, Texas. Since 2006, we have been dedicated to providing self-esteem enhancing programs for girls that uplift, educate, and motivate! We aim to build our young ladies of today into confident, empowered women of tomorrow! Our name, P.E.A.R.L, is an acronym for Poised, Elegant And Responsible Leaders! Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. is a Natural Beauty Pageant for girls ages 3-3 of any race, size, shape, or height. We are not a glitz pageant. We believe that all girls are fearfully and wonderfully- made and encourage girls to celebrate their natural beauty while loving the skin they are in! The mission of Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. is:. To be a fun, self-esteem enhancing environment for young ladies. 2. To teach and instill positive values, life-skills, and etiquette. 3. To teach girls the importance of giving back to the community. Please take advantage of our complimentary Pre-Pageant Etiquette & Self-esteem workshop where you can receive an introduction to social etiquette, table etiquette, and much more. We also offer a complimentary Pre-Pageant Coaching workshop where you can receive instruction on poise, the pageant walk, stance, and everything else that you will need to know as you grace the stage. We hope that you are ready to have some fun, make new friends, build self- confidence, and learn valuable skills that will last a lifetime! This promises to be an enjoyable time for you, your friends, and your family. We consider our pageant more of a Natural Beauty Party rather than a traditional beauty pageant because we truly believe all of our girls are beautiful, and all are winners. In our opinion, it is not about the Glitz and Glamour it is all about the CONFIDENCE!! To begin preparing for the pageant, please read through the following pages. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We are here to help you! We are so excited to begin this adventure with you, and look forward to seeing you shine! Best wishes! Keisha Howard Keisha Howard Founder/Director Phone: (972) Director@Pearl-Girls.org P.O. Box Dallas, TX Phone: (972) Info@pearl-girls.org Website:

3 per age division 2 per age division SEVERAL in each age division Awards and Prizes Galore! Everyone receives a beautiful crown, sash, and trophy amongst other prizes! Titles & Awards Miss Ultimate P.E.A.R.L Supreme Queens (3 total) Princesses (6 total- if registration numbers allow) Royal Court Girls who are not pulled for Ultimate P.E.A.R.L. Supreme, Queen, or Princess recognition Miss Spokes Model Contestant who delivers the best Introduction & Ambition Speech Miss Pearl-sonality Contestant with the most Confident Personality Presentation The following titles and prizes will be awarded: Cash Prize Miss Congeniality Contestant who refers the most friends to participate in the pageant Miss P.E.A.R.L. Cover Girl Contestant who obtains the most ads for the Pageant Ad Book. Her picture will be featured on the cover of the beautiful Pageant Keepsake Ad Book! Miss Entrepreneur Contestant who obtains the most Pageant Sponsors Optional Category Titles & Awards Miss Naturals Next Top Model Contestant with the highest score in the Naturals Next Top Model event Miss Naturally Photogenic Contestant with the highest score in the Naturally Photogenic event. She will also receive a spotlight feature on the P.E.A.R.L. Girls website and P.E.A.R.L. Girls Facebook page Miss Mother & Daughter Divas Contestant & Mom with the highest score in the Mother & Daughter Diva event Crown Sash Trophy Jewelry Roses Medallion Surprise Gift (2) (2) (2) (2) Every Contestant is invited to attend an optional FREE Pre-Pageant Coaching Workshop where you can receive instruction on poise, the pageant walk, stance, and much, much, more! (Valued at $25) Every Contestant is invited to attend an optional FREE Pre-Pageant Etiquette & Self-esteem Workshop where you can receive an introduction to social etiquette, table etiquette, and much more! (Valued at $25)

4 Pageant Categories There are (4) mandatory pageant categories included in registration. Each category is associated with specific life-skills which steer girls towards success in life.. Personal Introduction & Ambition Speech Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. celebrates girls natural beauty and their bright futures. So, we want to hear about what you plan to be when you grow up! The topic of this 30 second or less speech should be Who you are, Your Hometown, and What are your goals and aspirations? We can t wait to hear all about your fabulous self! Attire: The attire for this segment is your Official Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. Pageant T-shirt and blue jeans. What are the judges looking for? The judges will be looking for confidence, eye contact, poise, grammar, and voice projection. **Contestants ages 3-5 are required to recite their name and age only. However, they can elaborate more if they d like. **Contestants ages 6 and older are required to give the speech Life-skills: How to properly introduce yourself, effective public speaking skills, eye contact, increased social skills 2. P.E.A.R.L. Girl Couture Pearls represent class, elegance, and sophistication. Pearls are also distinctive in that every real pearl formed inside of an oyster is different; none of them are the same. Pearls are unique just like you!! Attire: During this segment of the pageant, we d like to see you rock the stage with your most unique outfit of choice wearing pearls, or incorporating pearls into your attire. You will be given beautiful pearl jewelry upon checking into the pageant, but feel free to add additional pearls to your attire if you d like. We want to see your personality shine! Music will be provided so get ready to strut! A fun, bouncy walk is great for this portion of the pageant; however cart wheels and flips are not allowed. What are the judges looking for? The judges will be looking for creativity in your outfit choice, smiles, cute gestures like waving, hands on hips, thumbs up, attitude/spunk, and overall just having fun on that stage! Life-skills: Personal presentation skills, non-verbal communication skills, increased self-awareness 3. Formal Wear Who doesn t like to dress up? We know you do! For this segment of the pageant we want the spotlight to be on you while you wear your favorite dressy dress. Attire: It can be an elegant Cinderella gown, a flower girl dress, an Easter type of dress, a baby doll dress, or a prom type of dress. Your dress can be new, borrowed, or old it doesn t matter where it came from; it s all about how you wear it on stage with confidence and elegance! We will provide the music for this portion of the pageant; you provide the confidence! What are the judges looking for? The judges will be looking for an elegant walk for this segment of the pageant. They will also be looking for eye contact, poise, stage presence, smiles, and grace. Life-skills: Walking with proper posture, presenting yourself with confidence and grace, increased self-control and self-worth 4. Community Dedication One of the goals of Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. is to teach girls the importance of giving back to the community. During this portion of the pageant, each girl is asked to bring a new unwrapped toy, stuffed animal, or book for a girl ages 3-5. These items will be donated to girls at local family shelters. What are the judges looking for? Each contestant will be awarded 0 points by turning in their new unwrapped toy, stuffed animal, or book at the pageant check-in table. The item does not have to be expensive; the focus is more on helping others who may be less fortunate than the cost of the item. Life-skills: Humbleness, a spirit of generosity, compassion, and concern for others *The scoring system is (-0). Scores for these categories count towards the contestant s overall pageant score. *Please remember that confidence, a beautiful smile, eye contact and personality projection are the most important things that the judges will be looking for, not the contestant with the most expensive attire. Age Divisions Age 3-5- Little Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. Age 6-9- Junior Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. Age 0-3- Pre-Teen Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L.

5 Optional Categories The optional categories are scored separately and do not affect the score from the Mandatory Categories per Age Division. Contestants can receive additional awards and prizes by participating in the Optional Categories. Optional Categories = More chances to win more prizes! Oh Yeah! Ultimate P.E.A.R.L. Supreme Award Want a chance to win a $CASH PRIZE$ and the Ultimate Crown? Participate in the optional Talent Competition for a chance to be crowned Miss Ultimate P.E.A.R.L. Supreme Talent Competition Do you sing, dance, cheer, recite poetry, know karate, or have a special talent? We want to see your skills! This is your time to shine! o o Time limit: 2 minutes or less. You provide your own music. Props are allowed, but must be easily removed on and off stage. What are the judges looking for? The judges are looking for presentation, performance, self-assurance, and execution. *Scores for this category contribute to the overall pageant score for the chance to be crowned Miss Ultimate P.E.A.R.L. Supreme! Natural s Next Top Model Wear your favorite Outfit of Choice and rock the runway! Anything Goes! Show us your best fun and fierce Model Walk in this segment of the pageant! You go girl! o Time limit: 2 minutes or less. You provide your own music. Props are allowed, but must be easily removed on and off stage. Naturally Photogenic You are naturally beautiful just the way that you are. This event is your time to show off a fabulous photo of yourself! The picture that you submit can be a professional picture or a personal picture from a camera. o Glamour and Glitz photos are not allowed. The photo should be 5X7 or greater in size and should be turned in at the registration table before the pageant begins in a clear plastic cover. o Judging will take place prior to the start of the pageant in the judges room. Mother & Daughter Divas Are you a great Mom & Daughter team? We know you are!! Come show us what you got! Model, Dance, Perform a speech together anything goes! o Time limit: 2 minutes or less. You provide your own music. Props are allowed, but must be easily removed on and off stage. *The scoring system is (-0). Scores for these optional categories are separate and will NOT count towards the contestant s overall score. **Please see the Rules & Regulations for details regarding props, makeup, attire, etc. ***Music for optional categories cannot contain offensive language. Music with offensive language is an automatic disqualifier. Please be sure to bring (2) copies of your music to the pageant on a CD (one copy is for back-up). Make sure that the CDs are labeled with your name and age division.

6 Rules and Regulations The only make-up that is allowed in the pageant is lip gloss, facial powder to control shine, light blush, and light mascara. No fake anything (wigs, hair extensions, tans, flippers, fake eye lashes, fingernails, etc.) Swimwear is not allowed in any segment of the pageant. Contestants must compete at the age they are on the day of the pageant. P.E.A.R.L. Girls reserves the right to split or combine age. A dressing area will be provided. Each contestant is allowed one person to accompany her in the dressing room. Bubbles, water, fire stunts, and sharp objects are not allowed in any segment of the pageant. Bad sportsmanship of any kind will not be tolerated. Please cheer everyone on. P.E.A.R.L. Girls reserves the right to disqualify any contestant due to bad sportsmanship which includes parental and guest activity. Please alert your guest of this rule. Line-up in each age division will be determined by the date your entry form and payment are received. First entry form received will be last contestant in line-up or your choice. Participants must be unaccompanied on stage. Parents cannot escort their child, unless it is the Mother & Daughter Diva category. All Contestants will be notified of a complete schedule of events including the dates and times of the Etiquette & Self-esteem Workshop and Pre-Pageant Coaching workshop prior to the pageant No glitz or glamour photos can be submitted during the Naturally Photogenic Competition. Photos can be Black and White or color, and should be at least 5X7 in size. P.E.A.R.L. Girls reserves the right to cancel if participation numbers are low. In the case of a cancellation, you will be fully reimbursed within 30 days. All fees are otherwise non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances. Any videos or photographs taken during or after the pageant may be used by P.E.A.R.L. Girls for advertising and publicity purposes not limited to brochures, flyers, web advertisements, and other marketing materials. A formal dress should be worn at crowning and all participants are required to take photos on stage at the conclusion of pageant. The scoring system is -0 in each category. All judges decisions are final and ties will be broken by the judges. Judges information will not be given out prior to the pageant in order to prevent contestants from contacting them before the pageant. If you want your score sheets after the pageant, please be sure to bring a stamped self-addressed envelope to the pageant. Score sheets are held for three weeks after the pageant and are discarded thereafter. Score sheets are not given out at the end of the pageant; they will be mailed in your envelope. Cash Prizes are dependent upon sponsorships, ad page contributions, and the number of contestants. Names of contestants and/or how many contestants are in the pageant will not be given out. This information can change daily and we do not want to publish any potentially misleading information. Admission to the pageant will be $5.00 per person with children ages 2 and under entering free. Contestants will be given () free wristband for a parent s admission. The Registration Deposit reserves your spot in the pageant. However, all contestants are asked to fundraise at least $00 in Fundraising dues by October st in order to participate. Fundraising dues help defray the cost of producing the pageant (i.e. prizes, awards, trophies, facility rental, staging, lighting, judge s expenses, etc.) If you wish not to participate in fundraising, you may still reserve your spot in the pageant, and then pay your $00 Fundraising dues by October st. P.E.A.R.L. Girls reserves the right to disqualify any contestant due to unpaid fees or fundraising dues. P.E.A.R.L. Girls, including the vendors, the volunteers & staff are hereby non-liable for any injury, loss of personal property, or theft occurring during or after the Pageant. PLEASE READ AND SIGN: I will not hold the director, staff, or anyone connected with P.E.A.R.L. Girls or the Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. Pageant, or facility where the pageant is being held, responsible for any accidents, damages, injuries, thefts, or losses that my occur before, during, or after the pageant. I certify the information I have provided on this entry form is true and correct. I understand that if I submit incorrect information that I will relinquish all prizes and awards without a refund of entry fees. I understand that all contestants are required to raise at least $00 in Fundraising dues by October st in order to participate. Fundraising dues help defray the cost of producing the pageant (i.e. prizes, awards, trophies, facility rental, staging, lighting, judge s expenses, etc.) The Fundraising dues can be raised through a combination of ads for the beautiful Keepsake ad book, Sash Outs, and Pageant Sponsorships. I understand that if I wish not to participate in fundraising I can still reserve my spot in the pageant by paying my registration deposit, and then pay my Fundraising dues by October st. Once registered, the Fundraising Kit will be ed to you. By Submitting this form you fully understand these rules & regulations. Parent s Printed Name Parent s Signature Date

7 Pageant Registration Please complete the form below. PHOTO Please attach a Photo for the Ad Book, or photo by Sept. 23 rd. ~ Please print legibly or apply online at ~ Contestant s Full Name Date of Birth Parent s Names Address City, State, Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Address Emergency Contact Phone: Age as of Oct. 9, 203 Photo for Ad Book Attached? Yes No or Will by Sept. 23 rd. Yes No Age Division Contestant T-Shirt Size Ages 3-5- Little Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. Ages 6-9- Junior Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. Ages 0-3- Pre-Teen Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. Youth: S M L XL XXL Adult: S M L XL XXL How did you hear about the Pageant? P.E.A.R.L. Girls newsletter Facebook Flyer PageantCenter.com Other: Please list Referred By: Name Have you participated in a pageant before? Do you know another girl who would be interested in participating in the Pageant? List (2) or more friends and receive your Official Pageant T-shirt FREE! Yes Yes No No If Yes, please list their name, parent s address & phone number and we will contact them. If they register for the pageant, you will have a chance to win the title of Miss Congeniality! (Make sure they list your name as their referral on their registration form) ~Thank you for the Referral~

8 Pageant Fees Don t miss this opportunity to lock in your spot! ~Only a certain number of contestants per age division are accepted~ There will be no on-site registration. Build Confidence Learn Public Speaking Skills Enhance Social Skills Have fun Give back to the Community Beautiful Crown Trophy Sash Gorgeous Pearl Jewelry Registration Registration Includes: Chances to win $CASH$ Prizes FREE Pre-Pageant Etiquette & Self-esteem workshop FREE Pre-Pageant Coaching Workshop Everyone wins something! FUNdraising dues Early Bird Registration Deposit: (Until August 5 th ) $ reserves your spot or Regular Registration Deposit: (August 6 th - October st ) $ reserves your spot Optional Events: $5.00- Talent Competition (a chance to be crowned Miss Ultimate P.E.A.R.L. Supreme!) $5.00- Miss Naturals Next Top Model $5.00- Miss Mother & Daughter Divas $5.00- Miss Naturally Photogenic Pageant T-Shirt: $0.00- Each Contest is required to wear the Official Pageant T-Shirt for their Personal Introduction on Stage Or List (2) Friends on your registration form and receive your T- shirt FREE. Additional T-Shirt: $0.00- Additional Official Pageant T-shirt (We have Mom sizes too!) Youth: S M L XL XXL Adult: S M L XL XXL $00 FUNdraising dues- All contestants are required to raise at least $00 in Fundraising dues by October st. Fundraising dues help defray the cost of producing the pageant (i.e. prizes, awards, trophies, facility rental, staging, lighting, judge s expenses, etc.) The purpose and principles of Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. make it a program that friends, relatives, businesses, and community members can be proud to support. Engage them in supporting your participation in Miss Forever P.E.A.R.L. by raising your Fundraising dues through Ad Page Sales, Sash Outs, and Sponsorships. 00% of the proceeds that you raise go towards your Fundraising dues, and all are included in the beautiful Keepsake Pageant Ad Book. Plus, you can win more prizes from fundraising! Oh yeah!! Or If you wish not to participate in fundraising, you may pay your $00 Fundraising dues by October st. Total Due by October st :$ *Once registration deposit is received, the Fundraising Kit will be ed to you. Method of Payment: Cash Check # Paypal.com *Make checks payable to P.E.A.R.L. Girls Discount: - $5.00 Sister Discount- Sister s Name: (Sister must live in the same home & be in the same pageant) Total Due Today: $ *Registration Deposit, Optional Event fees, and T-Shirt fees are due at the time of registration. Fees can also be paid online at *To pay on Paypal.com:. Go to 2. Log In (You may have to create an account if you are a new user). 3. Click on Send Money. 4. Enter our address: ForeverPearl@Pearl-Girls.org *All Registration fees and Fundraising dues are non-refundable and non-transferable.

9 Contestant s Full Name Age Grade in School Favorite Subject In School Favorite Color Favorite Food Favorite Song and Why Career Ambition Role Model Pets Hobbies and Interests Emcee Sheet Information The following information will be read out load as you grace the stage. It will also be included in the beautiful Pageant Keepsake Ad Book. It s all about you, girl! ~ Please print legibly or apply online at ~ Pageant Sponsors Additional Information APPLICATION DEADLINE October, 203 Application Materials Checklist: Complete Registration Form Signed Rules & Regulations Form Emcee Sheet Photo for Keepsake Ad Book (or it to us by Sept. 23 rd ) Registration Fee Registration Fee Form Mail Information To: P.E.A.R.L. Girls P.O. Box Dallas, TX Contact Information: Keisha Howard Founder/Director (972) Director@Pearl-Girls.org