Welcome to Columbus!
This guide was created to assist you in understanding what will take place during
the time your daughter competes for the title of Miss Georgia. This will be a
stressful time for her as well as her family. Any questions that you have should be
directed to the pageant office. The phone number is (706) 322-2315. Your
Franchise and Field Directors are also available for you to consult. Please feel
free to contact the Miss Georgia Pageant office, your local franchise or field
director at any time if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for allowing your daughter to compete in the Miss America
Scholarship Program. The rewards of competition will be greater than you can
possibly imagine. It really is an opportunity of a lifetime for young women in our
state. Thank you for supporting the Miss America Program. We do hope that you
will continue to support your daughter and encourage her to be the very best
she can be throughout her participation and competition.
We wish all of the contestants the very best of luck!
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Contestant Arrival
Miss Georgia contestants will check into the Hostess Headquarters between 12:00
noon and 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Miss Georgia’s Outstanding Teen contestants will check into the Hostess Headquarters
between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Miss Contestants will receive their room keys and a copy of the Miss Georgia Program
book. Prior to checking into the headquarters, contestants should have already taken
clothes to the theater, bought any needed food items, and run any errands needed.
Once Miss Contestants have signed into the hostess headquarters they will not be
allowed to leave the dorm area. At a specified time contestants will meet with
hostesses to discuss activities for the week and receive information on t- shirts and
clothing for the week.
Housing
Hostess Headquarters Location:
Broadway Crossing Apartments Lobby
#25 West Tenth Street
Columbus, GA 31901
Hours Open:
10:00AM—4:00PM (starting Tuesday, 6/14)
Gift Delivery Schedule:
Gifts must be delivered to the hostess headquarters
before 4:00PM
Gift Delievery Address:
Miss ___(Title)_________
Name
#25 West Tenth Street
Columbus, Georgia 31901
Mailing Address:
Miss ___(Title)_________
Name
1004 Broadway
Columbus, Georgia 31901
Telephone Calls
Contestants will be allowed to bring a cell phone with them pageant week. Cell
phone use will only be allowed when the contestants are in their apartments.
Contestants will be asked to leave their cell phones in the apartment at all times. If a
contestant is caught outside the apartment with her cell phone, the cell phone will be
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confiscated and returned at the end of pageant week. If the contestant becomes ill
or requires any needed items, the hostess will contact the parents or franchise.
Hostesses and Their Responsibilities to Contestants
Each contestant will be assigned a hostess for Pageant Week. She will do everything
possible to help you have a successful and pleasant week. Her job is to make sure
your daughter is where she is supposed to be, when she is supposed to be there,
wearing what she is supposed to wear and doing what she is supposed to do. She will
also be a most ardent supporter. She will assist when needed, help find solutions when
problems arise and cheer your daughter from the sidelines. Parents please make sure
your contestant has everything they need before pageant so that you do not have to
deliver items. Do not leave any items at the theatre to be delivered to your daughter.
We want to make sure nothing is lost or forgotten
Contestant Safety
Great efforts are taken to ensure the safety of your daughter while she is in Columbus.
Columbus State University buses provide transportation to and from the theater, to
special events, and to meals each day. Security guards are always present at the
theater and the dormitory area,
Preliminary Competitions
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights of pageant week contestants will
compete in Swimsuit, Evening Wear, On Stage Question, and Talent. The contestants
select their groups during Forum weekend. The group chosen dictates what phase of
competition they will do each night. Winners in preliminary talent and swimsuit will be
announced following each night of preliminary competitions.
Contestant Departure from Theater
After visitation each night, the contestants leave the theater and walk across the
street to contestant housing.
Visitation
Reason
Visitation allows franchises and family members to visit with the contestant after each
night of preliminary competition. The location for each group to meet for visitation will
be announced during preliminary competition. This is the time for contestants to
receive positive reinforcement. It is not a time for criticism or gossip. No gifts will be
allowed during visitation. All gifts must go to Hostess Headquarters at the Broadway
Crossing Apartments Lobby.
Length of Time: Visitation time is from 15-20 minutes
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Regulations: No gifts or cards can be taken to contestants during visitation
Badges and Order Form:
Each person attending visitation is required to have a badge. An order form for
badges is included in this packet. Badges cannot be transferred from one person to
another. Each person attending visitation is required to purchase a badge.
The
parents of each contestant will be given their badges free of charge.
Gifts During Pageant Week:
During pageant week contestants receive many gifts from parents, family, friends, and
franchises. Some contestants receive an enormous number of items. Some are
received daily. Depending on the individual situation, there have been contestants
who were not fortunate enough to be remembered during the week. When this
happens it is very difficult for these contestants to remain upbeat. Regardless of the
cost, any gift will be appreciated. The contestants pick up their gifts from the Hostess
Headquarters daily. Please keep that in mind when buying gifts. Oversized gifts or gifts
that weigh a lot are discouraged. Care should be taken in sending perishable items to
the dorms. Remember whatever you send in will have to be moved out at the end of
the week. If you know of economical gifts that your daughter would enjoy receiving,
share that information with the franchise. In order to prevent last minute stress, it is also
recommended that you begin collecting those items early and bring them with you to
Columbus.
Tickets
Season Tickets: A season ticket includes a ticket to Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday competitions. Season tickets will be sold before single night tickets will be
available. May 15, 2012 is the deadline for season tickets. You should already have
received ticket options. If not, ticket order forms are included in your packet. Ticket
orders can be turned in at Forum Weekend. It is imperative you order tickets as quickly
as possible or you may be sitting in the back of the theater.
Single Night Tickets:
www.tickets.com.
Single night tickets will go on sale June 1, 2012, through
Miss Georgia Reception Tickets
Following the final night of competition, there will be a Miss Georgia Reception. All
contestants are required to attend and remain at the reception until 2 AM.
Recognition will be given to the Top Ten and presentations made to the new Miss
Georgia. The form to order Reception tickets is included in this packet. Tickets must
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be purchased by Saturday, June 16. Tickets WILL NOT be available for sale the week
of the pageant or at the door. You must have a ticket to attend.
Miss Georgia Farewell Luncheon Tickets:
A farewell luncheon will be held on Saturday of pageant week to honor the outgoing
Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Outstanding Teen. Presentations are also made for
Community Service and Scholarship Awards. Contestants will be present and will be
allowed to eat with family and franchise members. A form to order these tickets is
included in this packet. Tickets must be purchased by Saturday, June 16. Tickets WILL
NOT be available for sale the week of the pageant or at the door. You must have a
ticket to attend
Pageant Pictures and Videos
Contestants will receive forms to order pageant week pictures and videos. NO OTHER
CAMERAS OR VIDEO CAMERAS ARE ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM DURING PAGEANT
WEEK. Pictures can be taken during visitation. However, cameras will not be allowed
in the theater until after each night of competition. Matt Boyd Photography is our
official photographer. Photographs will be published on the Web for you to see and
order.
Sunday Morning After Miss Georgia is Crowned
The Sunday morning after the Miss Georgia Pageant will be very hectic. There are
many things to do and you should recruit family and friends to assist you. Starting at
8:00 am, contestants will need to clear the apartment. They will need to remove their
belonging, including flowers, clean the refrigerator and take out the trash. When
everything is loaded and cleaned out of her apartment, contestants are required to
check out with their hostess and then turn in their key downstairs in hostess
headquarters. After leaving the apartment, contestants will report to the River Center.
The River Center will not be open at 9:00 am. At that time, the contestants need to
clear everything out of their dressing rooms. Please do not go to breakfast in the
middle of these tasks. All contestants must complete check out at both locations by
11:00 am.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
A:
Are we permitted to visit the theater during rehearsals?
All rehearsals are closed to production staff, hostesses, and contestants.
Q:
What about the special young man in my daughter's life?
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A:
Where there are dynamic women, there are usually special young men.
Your daughter is not alone. Visitation (entrance by badge only) with
contestants will be allowed after each preliminary competition. We rely
on parents and the contestant to explain our rules to these young men
and help them understand why these rules are important.
Q:
A:
How can parents help?
Come to Columbus to enjoy yourselves. Have confidence in your
daughter. Praise but resist the urge to criticize. Always let her know you
love her whether she wins or not. Discuss with her prior to the pageant
how she should react to winning or not winning.
Q:
A:
If my daughter gets sick or needs something how will I know?
One of the forms received during Forum is a release for Emergency
treatment. This will authorize the pageant to take whatever steps they
need to provide medical attention to your daughter, if needed. Hostesses
will contact you if there is a need for you to be involved. Please provide
your daughter with needed telephone numbers for your hotel, pagers, or
cell phone numbers.
Q:
If my daughter reports a situation of inappropriate behavior by another
contestant or hostess, whom should she contact?
Hostess Chairman or Mansfield Bias, President
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What behavior changes should I expect to see in my daughter during
pageant week?
You will probably witness behavior that could be characterized as
euphoric, excited, sad, weary, or mad. If your daughter is a first timer and
since she will not have seen family, friends, or franchises from SaturdayWednesday, you may experience tears the first night of visitation. These
tears are very normal and are a release from being in a confined
situation. Your positive reinforcement it most important at a time like this.
How can I help prepare my daughter physically and emotionally for this
week?
In order to deal with the physical and emotional stress of rehearsals and
preparation, it is important for each contestant to start now with a
schedule. Contestants should work on stamina and endurance prior to
coming to Columbus. Rest is important. Walking can increase stamina
and endurance. Proper diets are important. Eating well pageant week is
important. Medications taken on a regular basis should be taken during
the week. This is not the time to try new anything. In addition, the week
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before the pageant is not the time to begin a new routine. Make sure your
daughter is getting her rest now and eating properly so that she will be at
her best during competition week.
Q:
A:
What if part of my daughter's wardrobe needs repair?
She should contact her hostess. Her hostess will know what resources are
required. The family will become involved only when necessary.
Q;
A:
What will our wardrobe needs be during pageant week?
You can count on Columbus in June being hotter than anywhere else in
the state. Remember that it is difficult to please everyone with the
temperature of a room or theatre. Come prepared with a sweater or light
jacket in the event one is needed. You should be prepared to be
comfortable for preliminary nights. As a rule, guests attending the Miss
Georgia Pageant dress formally on Saturday night for final competition.
What If My Daughter Wins Miss Georgia?
If your daughter wins Miss Georgia, you will be escorted on stage following the
crowning.
Almost immediately the new Miss Georgia will be taken away to prepare for her first
appearance at the Miss Georgia Reception. Following the Reception she will move
immediately into the Columbus Marriott and will spend the night there with a
chaperone. She will prepare for the contract signing the next morning and her first
press conference. The family of the newly crowned Miss Georgia will be responsible for
moving all of her clothes from the theater and the dorm on the morning after the
pageant. The family will be directed to the appropriate location for those items. All
items should be removed from the theater and dorm by 11:00AM.
Housing Arrangements for Miss Georgia:
The winner will spend some of her time in Columbus when not traveling and making
appearances. Also, at times…Miss Georgia will be provided other accommodations
including host families from around the state when making appearances.
The new Miss Georgia will remain in Columbus following the Miss Georgia Pageant. At
a designated time, the winner will travel home for a welcome home party in her own
community. At that same time, discussions will be held and available wardrobe items
will be discussed and packed for the return to Columbus.
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Preparation For Miss America:
Being Miss Georgia is a full time job! The new Miss Georgia will hit the road running as
she prepares for Miss America.
Schedules will be developed for personal
appearances, interview preparation, wardrobe shopping, physical fitness sessions,
talent preparation, and the development of all paperwork. This will be an intensive
period and may not allow for many visits home. Parents, families and boyfriends
should be prepared for the fact that the new Miss Georgia will be kept very busy and
have limited time for visits with family and friends prior to Miss America. If preparation
for Miss Georgia includes thoughts of Miss America, the transition for preparation for
Miss America will be much easier.
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