LITTLE MISS BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY Introduction Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly is a new event by Beautiful Butterflies, Incorporated, which emphasizes talent, pageantry, unity, awareness and builds self-esteem. Purpose To support Duke Pediatric Rheumatology Department (children/youth with lupus and other invisible illnesses) To enhance other projects taken on by Beautiful Butterflies Inc. To support a general scholarship fund Benefits Young ladies participating in Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly will: Develop skills in group dynamics Participate in cultural, social, and educational activities Develop leadership skills Exhibit poise and good character Build friendships Have an awareness of HOPE Activities Each participant will take part in a series of activities that will include the following topic: Etiquette/Fashion/Makeup Self-Esteem Health Issues Leadership/Communication Skills Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly Eligibility Requirements 1. Be a female - Ages 5-12 2. Have at least a “C” average - Must verify with current report card. 3. Have NO CHILDREN 4. Exhibit good character 5. Display no tattoos, or other body piercing 6. Be active in school and community activities 7. Sign along with parent(s) or legal guardian, the Agreement/Liability Release Form 8. Wear required formal attire for the sponsored events. These will be discussed at the meeting once all entrants have been approved. 9. Attend a minimum of 85% of the related functions and activities held. If you are unable to attend at least 85% of activities held, you may not be allowed to participate in the event. Activities, events, and rehearsals will generally be held on Saturdays. There may also be assignments that contestants will be expected to complete on their own. 10. Pay a non-refundable fee of $100 by December 14, 2015 which may be obtained through fundraising activities. The fee will count in your total. 11. Must provide transportation to and from all activities. 12. Must report all funds solicited in the name Beautiful Butterflies Inc. 13. Must keep all fundraising activities in good taste and be representative of Beautiful Butterflies Inc. Dance Presentation: All Contestants are required to participate in a group presentation, choreographed by CA Cheer and Dance, INC., owners Anitra Goode and Claudja Dwight. --Each contestant must be between the ages of 5-12 years old. --Each contestant must raise money Each Contestant Will Receive: Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly participant t-shirt Certificate of participation Two (2) Luncheon tickets Prize(s) will be awarded as follows: Winner will receive: 20% of total funds raised by contestant Engraved Trophy Flowers Sash Crown *First Runner-Up will receive: 15% of total funds raised by contestant Flowers Engraved Trophy Crown Tentative schedule of events: October 29, 2015 Pageant announced/applications posted November 14, 2015 Contestant Interest Meeting December 14, 2015 Application Deadline January 9, 2016 Workshop #1 January TBD Workshop #2 (workout with Mrs. Black NC) February 2016 Workshop #3 March 2016 Workshop #4 March 25, 2016 Dress Rehearsal March 26, 2016 Lupus Awareness Luncheon/Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly Pageant Dance rehearsals with CA CHEER and DANCE: (Little Miss only) TBD PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: ____________________________________________________ First Middle Last Address: ___________________________________________________ Street City/State Zip Code Home Phone:__________________ Cell Phone: ____________ Date of Birth: ________________(mm/dd/year) Email: _____________________________________________ Name of Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________ ___________ (if different from above) Home Phone:_________________________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________ Applicant Email Address:__________________________________________________________ ______ Parent Email Address: _________________________________________________________________ _ Do you have any physical disabilities that will require special attention if selected? Yes/No If yes, what accommodations are necessary: _______________________________________________ My signature below indicates that I provided truthful and complete information in this application and I understand that I might be contacted if there are questions or concerns about my application packet. Application Signature ________________________________________ Date_____________________ My signature below indicates that I provided truthful and complete information in this application and I understand that I might be contacted if there are questions or concerns about my application packet. Application Signature ________________________________________ Date_____________________ All materials are to be returned in one package by the specified due date. A late packet will not be considered. LITTLE MISS BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY PAGEANT OFFICIAL APPLICANT’S AGREEMENT I, Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly, of Beautiful Butterflies Inc. , hereby apply as a contestant in the Date of Birth I CERTIFY to the Miss Beautiful Butterfly Pageant Committee that I am enrolled in an elementary school. My age will not exceed 12 years prior to the L i t t l e Miss Beautiful Butterfly Pageant in March 2016. I CERTIFY that I am of good character and in good health. I understand that, if I am elected “Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly,” the title belongs to the L i t t l e Miss Beautiful Butterflies Pageant and Beautiful Butterflies Inc., and is only holding the title until the next Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly winner is coroneted. I understand that during the year of my reign, if I am elected Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly, that I cannot endorse, make appearances, advertise, or take photographs with or for any products, institutions, organizations or persons, on behalf of Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly Pageant, without written permission from the L i t t l e Miss Beautiful Butterfly Pageant Coordinator and Beautiful Butterflies, Inc. I hereby give permission to the Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly Pageant Committee to use my photographs, voice and service grants in connection with the Pageant, including any subsequent recorded or timed excerpts of the pageant for public relations purposes. I hereby release the Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly Pageant and B e a u t i f u l B u t t e r f l i e s Inc., from any and all claims for damages and/or injuries that may be sustained while participating in any activity of the pageant or during any reign as Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly. Applicant Signature (Page 1 of 2) Date (Page 1 of 2) Pageant Coordinator Signature (Page 1 of 2) Date (Page 1 of 2) P a g e a n t c o m m i t t e e m e m b e r Signature (Page 1 of 2) Date (Page 1 of 2) LITTLE MISS BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY PAGEANT OFFICIAL APPLICANT’S AGREEMENT I understand that Beautiful Butterflies, Inc. or any board members are not responsible for any materials necessary for my role in the Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly Pageant. I agree that any conduct on my part, at any time, which in the eyes of the L i t t l e Miss Beautiful Butterfly Pageant Coordinator will discredit the good image of the pageant or B e a u t i f u l B u t t e r f l i e s I n c . , Inc., shall result in my immediate dismissal from all Pageant activities, and forfeiture/refund of all rights, titles, privileges and financial contributions connected thereto. I understand that when I affix my signature to this Official Applicant’s Agreement, I am committed to abide by all the guidelines and criteria of the Little Miss Beautiful Butterfly Pageant official rules, regulations and requirements. I understand that at any time I am found in violation of one or more of the official rules, regulations and/or requirements, I am subject to be dismissed from all pageant activities and forfeiture/refund of all rights, titles, privileges, financial contributions connected thereto. I understand that I am obligated to participate in all events, activities and/or practices leading up to the time of the pageant to ensure its success on my behalf, as long as a two- weeks’ notice is given. At any time, without a legitimate excuse, I may be dismissed as a contestant. I also understand that any unforeseen/uncontrollable events, situations and/or circumstances may occur, Beautiful Butterflies Inc. will act according to the best possible solution in which it deems. I CERTIFY that I have read, understand, agree and meet the requirements of all the above stipulations and have made all the statements in this Official Applicant’s Agreement. Applicant Signature (Page 2 of 2) Date (Page 2 of 2) Pageant Coordinator Signature (Page 2 of 2) Date (Page 2 of 2) P a g e a n t C o m m i t t e e m e m b e r Signature (Page 2 of 2) Date (Page 2 of 2) SOUVENIR JOURNAL ADVERTISING CONTRACT Organization/Individual Name Contact Name Address City Phone: E-mail State Zip Code Contestant Name: SIZE PRICE Full Page $100 Half Page $60 Quarter Page $35 Business Card $25 Patron Recognition $15 CHECK SELECTION IMPORTANT: JPG or PDF ads should be forwarded electronically to kbnapper@gmail.com Money orders, certified checks only (no personal checks) Please return this contract and JPG or PDF ads, along with payment to Beautiful Butterflies to: Beautiful Butterflies Inc. Attn: Pageant Ads P.O. Box 164 Sedalia, NC 27342