OUR Twenty Fourth Annual 2017 Princess of North Carolina State Scholarship Pageant

OUR Twenty Fourth Annual 2017 Princess of North Carolina State Scholarship Pageant NEW PRIZES GIVEN!!!! See Page 2 Friday July 28th & Saturday July 29th, 2017 Our 23rd Annual Event Paramount Theatre 139 S. Center Street - Goldsboro, NC DEADLINE TO ENTER - June 30th, 2017 Executive Directors Steve & Susan Mintz Mandatory Areas of Competition Entry Fee Beauty (Paid if preliminary winner) All Ages $100.00 (Runner-up fee half paid) Talent (Little Miss Division & Up) $ 60.00 *Paid if Majestic Queen Physical Fitness Wear (Little Miss Divisions & Up ONLY) $ 60.00 Interview (Little Miss Division & Up ONLY) $ 60.00 Casual Wear (Baby, Wee, and Tiny Miss Divisions ONLY) $ 60.00 Registration $ 50.00 Program Book Lineup $ 75.00 Program Book Sponsor $200.00 Optional Competitions Photogenic All Ages $ 45.00 Most Beautiful All Ages $ 45.00 Best Dress (ages 7 & Up) $ 45.00 Swimsuit (ages 6 & under) $ 45.00 Best Casual Wear (outfit only opt. for ages 6 & under) $ 45.00 Sleepwear (opt. for ages 6 & under) $ 45.00 Talent (opt. for ages 6 & under) $ 45.00 Note- Ages 6 & under must compete in 5 options to compete for Mini-Supreme, however if entering 6, the lowest option score will be dropped for the Overall Mini Supreme Title. Ages 7 & up must compete in 3 options to be eligible for the Overall Supreme Title. Age Divisions Baby Miss Princess of NC 2 year olds Junior Miss Princess of NC 10-12 years Wee Miss Princess of NC 3-4 years Young Miss Princess of NC 13-15 years Tiny Miss Princess of NC 5-6 years Teen Miss Princess of NC 16-18 years Little Miss Princess of NC 7-9 years Miss Princess of NC 19 26 years Age of Contestant: The date of registration determines the age group that the contestant will compete in. We do not have a grace period for PONC. Contestants may age up, but never down. Miss Division: If entered a prelim at 26 years of age, you may compete at state if your 27 th birthday comes prior to the state pageant. 2016 Princess of North Carolina State Court Baby Miss Ryanne Squibb ~ Wee Miss Adelynn Spoon ~ Little Miss Camryn Dilday ~ Junior Miss Reagan Vanek ~ Young Miss Kyla Jarrett Teen Miss Hannah Pieper ~ Miss Allison Savage ~ Victory Junction Princess Reagan Williford Royal Miss Elizabeth Schmidt ~ Mini Supreme Princess of North Carolina-Jasmyne Barrow Overall Supreme Princess of North Carolina Madison Parkerson

Please read this application completely! Beauty Winners: Will receive the one of a kind "Official" Spectacular Princess of NC round crown $250.00 value!, designer trophy, full satin wrap double row Swarovski trimmed rhinestone monogrammed banner valued at over $200.00 with personalized embroidered name, magnetic car signs, magnetic sign holder, paid entry fees for the Raleigh Christmas Parade, entry fees paid for the Azalea Parade, a free portrait sitting and a free edited 16x20 portrait on a CD, a rhinestone crown pin, a sterling silver princess ring for Little Miss division and up, flowers, the usage of the Division Title Princess Cape to wear during her title reign. Gift certificates for formal wear and the PONC Scholarship Fund account will be equally divided by each queen. Runners-up in each age division will receive trophies. Optional Winners: Designer trophy, runner-ups receive a medallion. Mini Supreme Princess of North Carolina: Contestants age 6 & under may compete for the Mini Supreme title. The contestant with the highest combined scores from 5 optional competitions and the mandatory events will receive the Mini Supreme Princess of North Carolina State Crown, satin wrap double row Swarovski trimmed rhinestone monogrammed banner valued at over $200.00 with personalized embroidered name, engraved wood grain crown box, designer trophy, rhinestone princess pin, flowers, magnetic car signs, magnetic sign holder, paid entry fees for the Raleigh Christmas Parade, entry fees paid for the Azalea Parade, a free portrait sitting and a free edited 16x20 portrait on a CD, and a bicycle. She will also have the usage of the Overall Mini Supreme Princess of North Carolina Cape to wear during her title reign.. The PONC Scholarship Fund Equally divided Overall Supreme Princess of North Carolina: Contestants age 7 & up may compete for The Overall Supreme title. The contestant with the highest combined score from the mandatory events and all four age available options will receive the Overall Supreme Princess of NC State Crown, engraved wood grain crown box, satin wrap double row Swarovski trimmed rhinestone monogrammed banner valued at 200.00 personalized with monogrammed name, designer trophy, sterling silver princess ring, rhinestone princess pin, flowers, magnetic car signs, magnetic sign holder, paid entry fees for the Raleigh Christmas Parade, entry fees paid for the Azalea Parade, a free portrait sitting and a free edited 16x20 portrait on a CD, and the usage of the Overall Supreme Princess of North Carolina Cape to wear during her title reign, and A divided portion of the PONC Scholarship Fund. The Overall Supreme winner will be a single title winner. * The Overall Supreme Princess Title can only be awarded one time. Overall Cash Awards: Interview $100.00; Talent $100.00; Physical Fitness $100.00; Congeniality $100.00 Personality Princess Award Ages 6 & Under $100.00, Outreach Service Award (RASOSA) $100.00 cash scholarship, $250.00 charitable contribution of your choice & A beautiful acrylic award for display. Form on website at www.princessofnc.com to qualify for the RASOSA Award! All Overall Cash Awards and scholarship money will be given regardless of number of contestants. Tickets: No advance tickets. Admission Adults $15.00 Friday; $25.00 Saturday (all seats all day pass) Ages 17 & under $10.00 Friday; $20.00 Saturday (All day pass) Scores: Can be picked up at the auditor s table following crowning. All judges decisions are final. Our preliminary pageants provide a comment section to help prepare for state. The state pageant will provide scores from the judges but no comments will be given. At no time during the pageant should contestants/guardians approach a judge, doing so may result in immediate disqualification. Deadline: Paperwork and deposits must be made by the postmarked deadline. / May be extended for 1 week, however, a $100.00 late fee will be applied. Deposits: NOTE: If a contestant enters another system and wins a binding title, PONC will transfer $250.00 to be used as a deposit toward the 2017 state pageant. These winners must notify us within 48 hours. *Disclosure: We must have at least 40 paid contestants for all prizes to be presented. Modeling: No free style glitz modeling will be allowed at PONC. A physical fitness pose is allowed during physical fitness wear. All front X s on stage require a step turn and / or circle turns Registration: July 27 th Paramount Theatre (Please Do Not Be Late!) Each contestant will receive a packet, which includes their contestant number, two night party tickets, program book, and chaperone ID pass. Contestants need to turn in photogenic picture, and talent CD. Registration will be held at the Paramount Theatre. Registration will begin at 9:00 Baby; Wee 9:30; Tiny 10:00; Little & Jr.1:00; and Young, Teen and Miss 2:00 After deadline, times may vary. Rehearsal: July 27th: Paramount Theatre, Located 139 S. Center St., Goldsboro, NC 27530. Walk & Talent Rehearsals Baby 9:30 10:00; Wee 10-10:30; Tiny 10:30-11:30; State Queens 11:30-12:30 Lunch State Queens 12:30 to 1:30pm - Little & Junior Miss 1:30-2:30; Young, Teen & Miss 2:30PM until. Contestants will be allowed one practice only. After deadline, times may vary. If there is a time change, you will be notified personally. Program Book Line-up Photo: By Deadline or postmarked by 6-30-17 Please send a wallet size photograph for the program book. This photo can be mailed with your application or emailed to us. Please note* we are not responsible for any misspellings, typographical or photo/name sequence errors in the program book. Any missing ads will be placed in the following year s program book.

Program Book Sponsor Page: Contestants will receive one full page in the program book (page size approx. 6in. wide by 8in. tall). The sponsor page can be signatures, well wishes, or businesses. You may submit a typeset layout with your child's name on the page or we can lay it out for you ($25 charge). All sponsor pages should be submitted in Adobe (.pdf) format if possible. Photos are allowed but we will not reduce size of photos submitted. Absolute deadline must be postmarked by 6-30-17 Additional AD Pages: It is not required for anyone to sell additional ad pages. Ad pages don t count toward fees off. Those interested in purchasing a page, the cost is 40.00 1 business card, 75.00 ¼ page, $125.00 1/2 page, or $200.00 for a full page. The person that sells the most ad pages receives on-stage cash award of $200.00. Minimum 2 pages sold Absolute deadline 6-30-17 Pizza / Pajama Party: Party # 1 Thursday July 27th, 6:00 PM, there will be a Pizza /PJ party. We ll have all kinds of your favorite toppings and all you can eat and drink!!! ( Wear your PJ s or something comfy. It s time to relax and have some fun). Contestants FREE, all others attending $7.00 Location: Best Western Plus Banquet Room Ground Floor. Ice Cream Sundae Social: Party # 2 Friday, 7PM July 28th. It s summertime fun! Wear something black and white that s fun! We ll supply the color!! Decorate your very own ice cream sundae! Summertime also means games, dancing and fun surprises! After the indoor party is over, you can take a dip in the pool if you choose. Hotel Hours posted in pool area. Contestants Ice Cream Sundae No Charge (Free) (Parents or other guest wanting to purchase ice cream bar is $3.00 each. Host Hotel: Best Western Plus 909 N. Spence Ave. Goldsboro, 27530..Contact the hotel directly 919 751-1999 Tell them you are with the GROUP NAME: Princess of NC. You will get a GROUP RATE Group Rates are good until July 10 th / or until they run out of rooms. Opening: All contestants / and / or chaperones for little ones will introduce themselves by saying "Representing the pageant, I am Your name and contestant #. Each contestant will need to wear white slip-ons or white tennis shoes, white shorts, skirt, skort, or capri s & their Princess of North Carolina T-Shirts (Given At Registration in packets) The T-Shirts will be black with white design and letters. Additional tee shirts are available please indicate size on order information sheet. Little through Miss Contestants: Do not decorate t-shirts. If you choose to decorate, wait until interviews are completed. Competition Guidelines Talent: CD's Only. Talent may not exceed beyond 2.5 minutes. Label CD with contestant # and name. Note: If other music is on Talent CD, label selection #. Talent is mandatory for ages 7 & up and optional for ages 6 & under. Be age appropriate! Note - Always have a backup CD with you in case of emergency. Mail self-addressed stamped envelope if you forget to pick up your music. Talent props are NOT allowed unless it s a chair or (similar) as part of the routine or small hand held carry on object. (Ask if in doubt) We provide hand held, on stand and leveler microphones at no additional charge. A grand piano will be available for rent through the Theater for an additional fee. Casual Wear: Ages 6 & under Dress age appropriate, casual dressy, neat and stylish. Must be OTR (Off the Rack), NO custom made outfits allowed. All original tags sewn into garment must remain intact. Outfit may be altered to fit, no bare mid-drifts, contestants may add embellishments (stones, sequins, etc.), and there are no material restrictions. The original sales tags and receipts must be on hand for proof of purchase if needed. No pocket books or carry-on accessories allowed. Beauty: Baby, Wee, & Tiny Miss short pageant style dress or baby doll style dresses.. Little, Junior, Young, Teen & Miss - Long pageant dress. Make-up is allowed but keep it toned down and look your age. Be Age Appropriate! Interview: A three minute private interview is mandatory for ages 7 & up. Princess of North Carolina black tee-shirt, white tennis shoes, slip on or low wedges, (no heels), with white shorts, white skort, white skirt, or white pedal pushers should be worn. Do not decorate or modify t-shirts. Contestants will all be uniform. Belts, hair ribbons, and hair accessories, are allowed. (Shirts will be black with white designs). May decorate after interview if you choose. Physical Fitness: NEW!! Ages 7 & up: Outfits: Your choice of colors. Ages 12 & under may wear a one or 2 piece, however bottom must be worn at the waistline for 2 piece outfits. Ages 13 & up, the 2 piece may not be lower than 3 inches below the belly button. The outfit can be spandex shorts, biker shorts, calves length, or long. You may wear a skirt over bottoms. Tank style tops & sports bra styles are allowed. No sporting event outfits: Example: Cheerleading or softball uniforms. Each contestant will strike a fitness pose at the last X. It may be a bicep pose or a jumping jack, a kick, or a jump. Note: NO dance or gymnastic routines. You are allowed to jog or walk off stage. Swimsuit: Optional Ages 6 & Under. Must wear one piece suits or suit must connect top to bottom. A swim skirt or wrap may be worn. Sleepwear: Optional: Ages 6 & under / Carry on props are allowed in this competition. Photogenic: Optional, Photo may be black/white or color. Pictures must be 8x10 professional photographs. All pictures must be placed inside clear cover. Label cover with division and contestant #. All photos should be head/ or head and shoulder shots. Age Appropriate makeup is allowed, but picture must be a natural photograph. This means: No enhancements! No retouched! (retouch exception allowed is removal of a scratch, fever blister, or something that is not normally on the face) Pictures should look the age of the child! Photo(s) must be turned in at registration. Photos should be picked up following the pageant at the auditor s table along with scores. If anyone forgets photo, please send self-addressed postage paid envelope. Photographer may, but not required, can include a letter that reads photo no enhanced or retouched.

Best Dress: Ages 7 & Up Optional, judged solely on dress during the beauty competition. Hair: Due to liability issues, we allow fake hair. We will not put our hands on children checking to see if hair and teeth are real or fake. However, we ask that you please keep children looking as age appropriate as possible. This is a semi-glitz pageant and not a full glitz pageant, so please keep it toned down. Most Beautiful: Optional All Divisions, judged solely on facial beauty only. Judged during beauty competition (All age Best Casual wear: Ages 6 & Under Optional, judged solely on the outfit only. Judged during casual wear competition. RULE** (ALL COMPETITIONS) As stated in the application rules, guidelines must be followed. A two-point penalty for each rule violation will be deducted from each judge's original score. All mandatory competitions scores are equally divided for the division title. Dressing rooms located behind sound proof wall behind stage Stage Diagram Contestants will enter from stage left --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back of stage Stage Right No Turn At Enter stage left Starting Point X M.C. Exit Stage X X 2 nd turn 1st turn ********** (Judges Table) You will make a full turn at two X's on front of the stage. Do not exit stage until MC says so. Audience NOTE: We will be selling hot dogs, concessions, 50/50 raffle tickets, silent auction items, on Sat. in the lobby. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Unless you are notified of a change in schedule, the pageant will proceed in the following order: The dressing room doors will open one hour prior to competition. Friday, July 28 th : 9:00 am Swimsuit Competition (Baby, Wee, & Tiny) 10:00 Sleepwear, 11:00 Opt. Talent. (Baby, Wee, & Tiny Miss Divisions) Paramount Theatre Interview Competition 1:00pm Little Miss/ 1::30 Junior/ 2:00 Young/ 2:30 Teen & Miss 3:30 Swimsuit Competition Little through Miss Divisions 4:30 Talent Competition Little through Miss Divisions 7:00 Ice Cream Sundae Social (next to Hampton Inn) ground floor Best Western Plus Saturday, July 29 th : Paramount Theatre: Auditorium doors open 8:00am (Baby, Wee, & Tiny Miss) 9:00 Opening # State Queens / Parade of Contestants T-shirts, 9:30 Beauty Competition 10:20 OTR Casual Wear Competition 11:10 Intermission / 11:30 Awards Ceremony 12:00 noon concludes Baby, Wee, & Tiny Miss (Note: Division winners & Mini Overall will be Announced, but crowning will take place at the 5:00 coronation. Saturday, July 29th: 1:30 Opening # & Parade of Contestants Little through Miss (Princess Tee Shirts) 2:00 Beauty Competition 3:30 Intermission 30 minutes / Visiting Queens/ Director of the Year Award / Special Presentation Victory Junction / & 2016 State Queens Tribute / 5:00 Awards Ceremony and Coronation 6:30 Coronation Dinner/ Location to be announced. Photographer: Megan Morales owner of Megan Morales Photography, will be on hand Thursday. You may sign up for pictures. They will also be available during the pageant on Friday and Saturday for anyone wishing to purchase photos. She will provide a CD for those who purchase. Cameras and video cameras are not allowed in the auditorium during competition. Those caught doing so will be asked to leave. Sills Videography: Our videographer, Jeff Sills will also be available during registration taking orders for videos. He will also be available during the pageant on Friday and Saturday for anyone wishing to purchase DVDs.

2017 Princess of North Carolina Contestant Information Sheet (Please return this completed information sheet with your entry form) *Note Proof of age is required Please mail a non certified copy of birth certificate! Contestant Name Age Division Parents Name *Full Address City, State, & Zip Email Address Telephone #s (H) (W) (C) Birthday *Age as of Pageant Date Hair Color Eye Color Favorite Food Favorite Place Fav Entertainer Fav. Movie Favorite TV Show Person Most Admired School Attending Fav. Subject Extra Curricular Activities Favorite Personal Belonging Fav Color 3 Words that best describe myself Hobbies Fav.Toy Fav Book Why you want to hold the PONC title Future Ambitions Other info about myself Talent Information: Description of Talent Performing Music Approx. Time (2 1/2 max.) ****************************************************************************************** Rules & Regulations (also see attached rules and regulations that apply) We the contestant and/or parents/guardian whose signature appears below do hereby agree to abide by the following statements and the attached rules and regulations. Contestants must have a valid North Carolina address and have been a resident of North Carolina for at least six months. She must be single/ never married, or given birth. Proof of age is required. She (the contestant and/or guardian) further agrees to grant Princess of North Carolina and their licensees the use any photographs and/or DVD for publicity purposes in connection with the pageant without further compensation to contestant or family. The director s and staff of Princess of North Carolina, its subsidiaries, host hotel and location where the event(s) are being held will not be held responsible for any damages, or liabilities due to accident, injury or loss of property resulting from contestant s participation in this event. Princess of North Carolina reserves the right to change the location and/or date of the Pageant should there be cause. All 2017 queens must return as the reigning Princess of NC State Queens and crown the 2018 Princess of NC winners without exception. There will be some mandatory events throughout the title reign in which winners must participate, schedules will be forthcoming. The executive directors for PONC reserve the right to change and/or alter these schedules and their content as needed. Contestant/parent, whose name appears, warrants that they have made no false representations on these forms and agree that all information provided is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge. Winners must fulfill their duties, will abide by all rules and regulations and shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting their title. Any Queen that cannot abide by the rules & regulations set forth will be asked to relinquish their title within ten days and return all items presented in the awards package undamaged. If damaged, queen or her guardian will be responsible for cost of replacement for all items won at PONC,this is the state directors/ state owner choice. We reserve the right to disqualify any contestant or refuse entry to anyone in this or future pageants for poor sportsmanship, rule violations or not honoring their title. All legal fees incurred will be the responsibility of the contestant and or guardians or title holder on the court. The winners of the 2017 Princess of North Carolina State Pageant may not represent any other pageant title during their reign without prior approval from the Princess of North Carolina State Directors. The Princess of North Carolina Pageant is non refundable. Signature Parent / Guardian / Signature of contestant if 18 years of age Date

Princess of North Carolina State Pageant (Entry Fees) Mandatory Program Book Sponsor Fee $200.00 Program Book Line-up $ 75.00 Registration $ 50.00 Mandatory Events Beauty >(indicate which fee below, applies to you)>>>>> At Large $200.00 Preliminary non-placed $100.00 Preliminary runner-up $ 50.00 $ Preliminary winner $ Free Please indicate preliminary you represent (Indicate fee by check mark) Casual Wear (ages 6 & under) $ 60.00 Physical Fitness (ages 7 & up) $ 60.00 Interview (ages 7 & up) $ 60.00 Talent (ages 7 & up) $ 60.00 Tee Shirt (Opening Introduction) ALL AGES $ 25.00 Contestant: Pizza Party Free/ Additional Person s attending 7.00 each $ Contestant: Ice Cream Sundae Party Free/ Additional Persons 3.00 each $ (Armbands to all events will be enclosed in contestant packets given at registration). Mandatory Total $ OPTIONAL EVENTS Photogenic (All ages) $45.00 $ (additional) (Additional photo's may be turned in however, only one will be scored, additional photo's are $10.00 each) Most Beautiful (All ages) $45.00 $ Best Dress (formalwear) Ages 7 & up $45.00 $ Swimwear Ages 6 & under $45.00 $ Sleepwear Ages 6 & under $45.00 $ Talent Ages 6 & under $45.00 $ Best Casual Wear Ages 6 & under $45.00 $ Ages 6 & under must compete in 5 options for Mini Supreme). NOTE: If you choose to compete in all 6 options: the lowest optional score will be dropped when adding up scores for the title of Mini Supreme & Ages 7 & up must compete in 3 options for Overall Supreme Total All Fees Due $ Excluding the chaperone, each contestants that brings extra people back stage such as hairdressers & makeup artist, will each be charged an additional fee of $50.00 / covers 2 days. (If hair and makeup person are the same person, pay only one! Name of hair-dresser $50.00 / Name of Make-up Artist $50.00 T-Shirts! Please indicate size with check mark! 2T 3T 4T Youth x-small Youth small.6/8 YM10/12 YL14/16 Adult sm. Adult med. Adult large Adult X-large Adult XX-L We accept paypal the easy, secure on-line payment system@ princessofncpageants@yahoo.com Please make checks payable to and return application with payment to: Princess of North Carolina State Pageant Phone: (H) 919-735-5590 c/o Susan Mintz Email: susanmintz@yahoo.com 512 Buck Swamp Rd. Website: www.princessofnc.com Goldsboro, NC 27530 in case of emergency phone: 919 344-1869 (susan) NOTE: I will accept payments for optional events up to 2 weeks prior to pageant date no money will be taken at the door. Exception: Additional Photos. No checks will be accepted 2 weeks prior to the pageant. Only cash, cashier s checks or money orders will be taken. There will be a $35.00 charge for returned checks! Thanks!

Princess of North Carolina State Pageant Rules and Regulations 1) Contestants and/or parents are not allowed to approach the judges at any time during the pageant. 2) Judges decisions are final and indisputable. 3) Score sheets, Talent tapes; CDs and Photogenic pictures will be available at the auditor s table immediately following the Coronation ceremony. We will not be responsible for keeping or returning any items left behind. 4) No props allowed for talent competitions. Exception: a chair / stool as part of the routine or small hand held carry on object. (Ask if in doubt) 5) Only the contestant and one chaperone are allowed in the dressing rooms. Hairdressers and/or make-up persons are allowed in the dressing room area if they have paid passes. 6) Hairdressers and/or make-up persons are each required to pay a $50 access fee. This fee can be paid directly by the H/M person or by the clients. H/M people are responsible for bringing their own table, chair, and extension cords, etc. When finished each H/M person is responsible for cleaning up their own area! Fees paid are per contestant. 7) Contestant numbers should be worn on the left side waist area if at all possible! We provide a clip, no pins necessary 8) Contestants must be on time for scheduled competitions. We cannot delay competitions to wait for any contestant! It is the responsibility of the chaperone to insure that the contestant is on time for each event. The pageant staff will not be responsible for informing contestants of times for scheduled competitions. Chaperones should follow the schedule of events listed in the program book and also listen for any changes that may be announced during competition! Any contestant that is not on time for their scheduled competition will be allowed to compete as the last person in their division with a two-point (2) penalty per judge for that competition! 9) Any items left behind backstage or in the dressing room areas will be collected and retained for a period of ten days after the pageant! If these items are not claimed within the ten (10) day period we reserve the right to dispose of the property as we see fit. If you left something behind contact us and if you can prove the item is yours we will gladly return it to you! Any postage or handling fees are the responsibility of the parent and/or guardian who is claiming said property! 10) Only Official Princess of North Carolina preliminary applications/information may be distributed at or during the pageant at any time unless expressly permitted by the state directors! Any such material if found will be removed! 11) Information on whom or how many are competing in any age group will not be disclosed. 12) Additions or changes to the application information or competitions may be made up until 3 weeks prior to the pageant date! 13) No solicitors will be allowed at the event location unless specifically approved by the state directors! 14) The use of any type of radio s, walkie-talkies, boom boxes, CD players, etc. is not allowed in the auditorium or in the dressing room areas. 15) Please do not leave valuable items unattended in the dressing areas or restrooms! (PONC is not responsible) 16) No still cameras, videos, or recording devises are allowed inside the auditorium. Anyone reported to the staff for either of these violations will be asked to put their cameras away and/or removed from the auditorium! An official photographer and videographer will be available for anyone wishing to purchase photo packages or videos. 17) Please, no food or drinks allowed inside the auditorium at any time! If you are caught with either, you will be ask to leave without refund. 18) We would ask that everyone please wait before approaching the stage with your flowers, gifts, etc. until after pictures have been taken. 19) We reserve the right to disqualify any contestant or refuse entry to anyone in this or future pageant for poor sportsmanship or not honoring the duties of their title. Any and all legal fee's incurred will be the responsibility of the contestant, parent(s) and/or guardians.

Princess of North Carolina State Title Rules and Regulations 1) Contestants must have a valid North Carolina address and have resided within the State for at least 6 months of the year. 2) Contestants must be single, never married, never given birth, and must be born female to compete. (due to my religious belief)! 3) All queens must return as the reigning Princess of NC titleholder wearing their official crown and banner and crown their successors. In addition, they are also required to display at all times their 16 x 20 or larger crowning portraits and scrapbooks for the duration of the state pageant. (See item #13) 4) State queens are not allowed to compete in any Princess pageant during their reign. No exceptions! You may not compete in any pageant without prior approval from the state directors. 5) Reigning state queens may not compete in any pageant including state pageants of which carries a binding title i.e. LMNC, Lumbee, NCOT, must not interfere with any PONC mandatory appearances). 6) State and preliminary queens ARE allowed to compete in other pageants during their reign but State queens are required to represent their Princess of North Carolina State title solely at all times. See contract for specific guidelines. Rules regarding preliminary title representation are set forth by the preliminary director.. 7) The outgoing Princess of North Carolina Overall Supreme will no longer be eligible to compete within the Princess of North Carolina system. (Exceptions: Overalls crowned before 2008). The Mini-Overall Supreme titleholder must wait 2 years after relinquishing her title before returning. 8) Division winners may not hold the same division title twice. Example: The title holder wins her division at age Seven (7) (Little Miss) she cannot return to compete again until she reaches age 10 or agrees to move up a division at age (9) at which time she would compete as a Junior Miss contestant in the 10 to 12 age division. 9) Sisters of reigning State queens may not compete in the State pageant in the year following their sister s reign. a. Exception: Royal Miss Only 10) Some mandatory events/appearances will be required of all State queens, schedules forthcoming. Each new queen will be either emailed or by regular mail a welcome letter, which will include specific information regarding required appearances/events, etc. as soon as possible after the State pageant. All queens will be required to make ten (10) appearances. In addition you are required to attend at least (5) five Princess preliminary pageants of your choice. All state queens are required to attend mandatory events as follows: Raleigh Christmas Parade the third Saturday in November including the rain date (the next day, Sunday) or dates provided by GRMA. The PONC State queens Christmas Party following the Raleigh Christmas Parade. The Azalea Festival Parade and group picture for program book during the weekend of Azalea Festival in April held in Wilmington NC (you must stay until at least 2PM), the Victory Junction Camp Run For Victory and tour/in Sept. which includes a one night stay at the camp and a dinner provided at no charge for the queen and her parents, the PONC Birthday Party in June, The state queens fundraiser pageant in the fall and pancake breakfast in January.. Actual dates and times will be forwarded to you as soon as they are determined. Please be aware dates and times may be subject to change. 11) If a previous title is already held, the new state queen may return to crown her successor; however, immediately following must put on her official Princess of North Carolina state crown and banner. 12) You will be required to keep a scrapbook showing your appearances during your title reign. Scrapbooks must be traditional with paper media and photos. No digital scrapbooks are allowed (slide show, power point, etc.). 13) PONC Queens must have a professional 16x20 or (larger) portrait wearing their state PONC Crown to display on an easel for the following years PONC State Pageant. Clothing and background are the queens choice. ( Portraits may be larger, but no smaller than a 16 x 20 ) Also a 5x7 is required for the program book wearing their crown and banner. Use of the robe is contestant choice for picture. Background : Gray or blue-gray (for program book) 14) You will be required to have a matching dress for the Azalea Parade. PONC will provide ½ of the cost of the dress donated by a formal shop. 15) You, Your Guardians or anyone related to you agree never to take any legal actions against Princess of North Carolina, the owner, directors, or any of its affiliates. 16) Each state queen will be required to purchase a black uniform wind suit and 2 tees with their state title and name monogrammed on the suit. All size information taken immediately following pageant. Purchase information will be provided. Fee s due by 8-1. This item is subject to change based on mutual consensus. (price to be determined by seller) 17) Each queen will be required to personally raise at least at least $500 dollars during her title reign for Victory Junction. This would be in addition to any funds raised as a group. A check for the total amount will be presented at the following years State pageant. 18) Royalty capes, which are awarded to each division, Supreme winners (overall & mini) and the Royal Miss, are the responsibility of each State queen and must be returned at the end of their title reign. Capes are to be worn ONLY by the State Queen to whom they were issued. (DO NOT WASH). Return capes on hangers with name and 15.00 attached for dry cleaning in an envelope. If cape is lost or stolen it must be replaced and/or repaired at the expense of the parent or guardian(s). These capes cost approx 275.00 each give or take a little. 19) Winners must fulfill their duties and will abide by all the rules and regulations set forth here and conduct themselves in a manner representing the high standards, which a Princess of North Carolina State title demands. This includes the contestants legal guardians as well!!! 20) Any Queen that cannot abide by the rules & regulations set forth here and in their signed contract will be asked to relinquish their title within ten days and return the cape, (if damaged will pay $275.00 to replace) directors choice. They must also return or pay to replace all the winners gifts. This is up to the owner/ and or director of PONC whether to except the awards or charge to replace them. All legal fees are the responsibility of the queen and/or guardian. 21) All Scholarship money will presented at the completion of the queens reign and presented on stage to her with her presidential service award. 22) PONC reserves the right to modify, change schedules, revise or change any information contained in the application, rules, and regulations or to the official contracts signed by each parent/guardian on behalf of their minor child or State Queen if she is of legal age.