26 th Annual Southwestern Navajo Fair Dilkon, Arizona MISS SOUTHWEST PAGEANT 2013 * SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 5:00 p.m. DST White tent MANDATORY ETIQUETTE SESSION on Thursday, September 19 Welcome address Introduction of contestants in traditional attire Mandatory presentation Traditional talent (5-10 minutes) bring own prop Contemporary talent (5-10 minutes) bring own prop Written essay presentation of platform * * Impromptu questions presentation Coronation of Miss Southwest 2013-2014 Saturday Parade all contestants participate CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Leona Shirley 480-300- 2562
Pageant Information Packet and Application MISSION: The mission of Miss Southwest Navajo is to promote, present and be an ambassador for the Southwestern Navajo Fair from a traditional Navajo worldview and perspective. Additionally, Miss Southwest Navajo is a role model for our Navajo youth and elderly woman, a motivation speaker, mentor, and most importantly, Diné Asdzaan Neeshliigoo Sa ah Naagh Bikihozhoon Naashaadoo (Walk in beauty, harmony and respectful as a Navajo woman). ELIGIBILITY: NO alcohol, drugs, and non- Native traditional tobacco use Must be between the ages of 13-18, single, never married and no dependents Violation and misrepresentation of Miss Southwest Navajo may result in a resignation of the crown and title. The crown and title will be passed onto the 1 st and/or 2 nd Attendant as deem fit by the Southwestern Navajo Fair Inc. Board. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY: Dress in traditional Navajo attire at all times when wearing the crown. Respect the title as though it were a living entity and bundle for our Southwest Navajo communities. We expect that you will return the crown fully polished and restored new when your reign is complete. The Miss Southwest Navajo crown is the property of the Southwestern Navajo Fair Inc. o At any time shall the reigning Miss Southwest Navajo retain the crown after she has completed her duties as Miss Southwest Navajo. o If the reigning Miss Southwest Navajo decides to keep the crown, there will be a charge for the crown that includes the price of silver, turquoise, and labor for a new crown. You will present yourself at all time in a professional matter, be respectful, be honest, and have integrity when attending public events/meetings. You will be asked to promote the Miss Southwest Navajo and communicate publicly your PLATFORM. Communicate, plan, and schedule events with your coordinators. Keep all informed to make sure you are doing okay. Funds solicited by the coordinators is an effort to plan for any expenses that you may need for traveling, lodging or entry fees. Depending on the budget, funds will be dispersed when needed. The goal is to support Miss Southwest Navajo throughout the year; however, the reigning Miss Southwest Navajo will also need to plan for fundraising. Funds will have to be raised both by coordinators and the reigning Miss Southwest Navajo for the following year s pageant. Collaboration is expected with the Southwestern Navajo Fair Inc. to schedule three (3) fundraising events throughout the year.
Photos taken by the Southwestern Navajo Fair Inc. are the property of Miss Southwest Navajo and the Southwestern Navajo Fair Inc. Any use of photos or design by this organization is copyrighted. You must get permission before using it for any other reasons. YEARLY ACTIVITIES: The following are expected events you must participate in: 1. SOUTHWESTERN NATION FAIR: You are expected to attend every event during the Southwestern Navajo Fair. This is a great promotion and mandatory representation for the organization. A schedule will be provided. Please be on time and ready for our fair and parade. You will be first in line at the parade. 2. FUNDRAISING: You are expected to have three (3) small or one (1) major fundraising event. You or the coordinators can coordinate this. Advance planning will be to your/our advantage for the overall success. 3. CHAPTER HOUSE EVENTS: Our local chapters will be funding to the annual fair and pageant so please make every effort to attend events at each chapter. An appearance at Dilkon, Teesto, Indian Wells, White Cone, Greasewood, Leupp, Tolani Lake, Birdsprings and Jeddito is very important. 4. SCHOOL EVENTS: Attending local school events is vitally important when recruiting future Miss Southwest Navajos and the teaching of your platform. Please take time to arrange for appearances at the following schools: Dilcon Community School, Seba Dalkai School, Greasewood Community School, Indian Wells Elementary School, Little Singer, Leupp School and Cedar Public School in Jeddito. Also make appearance at the Residential Halls in Holbrook and Winslow. Contact the principal, vice principal and/or school counselor to schedule a presentation as part of cultural day or other activities during the school year. 5. OTHER MAJOR FAIRS: In addition to the Southwestern Navajo Fair, we would like to see you in other fairs (Central, Western, Navajo Nation, Northern and/or Eastern Fairs) 6. OTHER EVENTS: Veterans Day events, Pageants, other state fair parades, local parades and holiday events.
CONTESTANT PREPARATION: You will be judged in the following categories during the pageant. Presentation and translation in Navajo is critical and you will receive extra points for your efforts in presenting in Navajo. We understand many of our generation of youth do not speak Navajo, however, it is not too late to begin learning. Never say you don t know how. It takes practice, commitment, effort, and passion to make something happen in your life. 1. Mandatory Etiquette Session: Will be held on Thursday evening September 19 at 5:00 p.m. The session will consist of: First Impressions/Body language; Introductions and handshakes; what is self- esteem? (for young adults); Interviews (for young adults); Positive thinking; Manners and Posture while attending events 2. Mandatory Presentation: Singing of the Flag Song in Navajo and Pledge of Allegiance in Navajo. Both of these introductions are normally asked of Royalties when they attend various events so we would like you to be prepared. 3. Traditional Presentation: (5-10 minutes) You will have 2 minutes to set up and up to 10 minutes to complete your presentation. Traditional means a presentation that is culturally representative of whom you are as a Navajo role model. 4. Modern Presentation: (5-10 minutes) You will have 2 minutes to set up and up to 10 minutes to complete your presentation. We live in two worlds (traditional and western). A modern talent is something other than a traditional presentation. Dance, musical instrument, comedy, etc. Be creative and prepared. No lip- syncing. 5. Written Essay Presentation of Platform: (10 minutes) A platform communicates your expertise, your message to our people, your teachings from a Navajo culture, language, your goal as Miss Southwest Navajo. This is you connecting with our Navajo People on: What do you want to accomplish as Miss Southwest Navajo. a. You will be asked to read/present your platform to your Navajo communities during the pageant. 6. Impromptu Questions Presentations: (3 minutes) you will be asked to answer two questions by our judges. The judges will be asked to come up with their own questions. REMEMBER, the judges may ask you to answer in Navajo. All we ask is that you don t give up and do your best to answer the question. You can ask to repeat and or re- phrase the question. You will be rated on a scale of 1-5 (1- Poor, 2- Good, 3- Average, 4- Above Average, and 5- Superior). The judges will rate you on your presentation, communication, poise, translation in Navajo and overall presentation. Presentation Presentation Communication Poise Navajo Translation Traditional Showcase of talent Platform essay Impromptu Question Total Points Overall Total Score
PROGRAM AND TIMELINE Friday, September 13, 2013 Application Deadline: Application due @ 5:00 p.m. You can drop it off at the Indian Wells Chapter House or submit the application via email at southwestfair@gmail.com Thursday, September 19, 2013 Orientation/Etiquette Session Meet at the Dilkon Courthouse Peacemaking Room @ 5:00 p.m. Meet and greet other contestants Go over questions, receive advice and sign the agreement Etiquette Session @ 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2013 Pageant Day 4:30 p.m. Dress rehearsal for all contestants. It is critical to be present for this rehearsal. 5:00 p.m. Sound check. Check- ins: Judges, Contestants, Master of Ceremony, Entertainers, Spectators and final touches on stages NOTE: Due to fire hazards and safety issues, the contestants will only have 1 other helper during the pageant. We will have volunteer helpers if you need additional assistance with your presentation. Again, we suggest you attend the Friday Orientation to let us know your needs. 6:00 p.m. Pageant will begin promptly at this 9:00 p.m. Announcement of newly crowned 2013-2014 Miss Southwest Navajo September 21-22, 2013 Southwest Navajo Fair Activities Parade Song & Dance Pow wow Rodeos
MISS SOUTHWEST NAVAJO 2013-2014 APPLICATION / AGREEMENT DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 @ 5:00 P.M. You can mail or email your application NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: CHAPTER AFFILIATION: 1. CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: EMAIL: 2. CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: EMAIL: FACEBOOK: WHAT IS YOUR CLAN? MOTHER FATHER MATERNAL GRANDFATHER WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE MISS SOUTHWEST NAVAJO? PATERNAL GRANDFATHER WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES AS A ROLE MODEL? HAVE YOU BEEN IN A CONFLICT BEFORE AND HOW DID YOU RESOLVE IT? WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST SUPPORT AND ROLE MODEL? Submit your typed essay for judge s review and points. This must be submitted before the pageant begins. IMPORTANT: We need to know the following information by SEPTEMBER 13 TH. Circle all that applies for your presentation. Dressing Room Micro- phone- How many? PowerPoint presentation: Screen? Computer? Projector? Tables? Chairs? How Many? Escort? Helper? NOTE: You are ONLY allowed 1 person at a time backstage to help you. All other people will be escorted off stage. Anything else you would like us to know before you are sent on stage?
Miss Southwest Navajo 2013 Release & Waiver of Liability & Indemnity Agreement In consideration of permit to enter for my reason any/all restricted areas, herein defined as including, but not limited to the rodeo grounds & intended for participants or restricted to general public, all walkways, concessions & other areas appurtenant to anywhere activities relate to the event. Each of the undersigned, for her personal representative, heirs & next of kin acknowledge, agree & inspect such restricted area(s) & that I find & accept the same as being safe & reasonably suited for the purpose of my use. I further agree & warrant that if any time I feel anything to be unsafe, I will advise the officials of such & will immediately leave the restricted area. 1. I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE & CONVEY NOT TO SUE the participants sanctioning organization, or any subdivision thereof; area operators or owners, officials, promoters, sponsors, advertisers any person in any restricted area, owner and lessees of premises to conduct the event, their officers & employees; all for the purpose herein referred to as releases from all liability to the undersigned her personal representative, assignees, heirs and next of kin for any & all loss or damage, and any claim or demands thereof on account of injury to the person or property, or resulting death of the undersigned, whether caused by negligence of the release while in the restricted area, and/or competing, officiating, observing, working for, or otherwise participating in the event. 2. I HEREBY AGREE NO INDEMNITY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the releases and each of them from any loss, liability, damage or cost they may incur due to the presence of the undersigned in or upon the restricted area or any way competing, officiating in, observing, or working for, or for any purpose participating in the event and whether caused by the negligence of the releases or otherwise. 3. HEREBY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, due to the negligence of releases, or otherwise, while in or upon the restricted area, or while competing, officiating, observing, working, or for any purpose participating in the event. I/WE THE PARENTS/GUARDIAN UNDERSIGNED, HAS READ & VOLUNTARILY SIGN THE RELEASES & WAIVER OF LIABILITY & INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agree that no oral representative, statement, or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement, have made. Names of Contestant (Print) Date I, the parent/guardian, have read and understand and do hereby willingly agree to the above. Parent name; Signature Date: