Miss Chesapeake
Miss Virginia Beach
Scholarship Pageant 2015
“A Stepping Stone to Miss Virginia”
An affiliate of the Miss Virginia and Miss America Organizations
Miss Contestant Packet
C. Jeff Bunn, Executive Director
Cell (757) 647-2701
Darla Cline, Co-Director/Contestant Coordinator
Cell (757) 287-1790
Email: cjeffbunn@aol.com
Laceys4@verizon.net
Website: www.misschesapeakepageant.com
Saturday, March 7, 2015
7:00 pm
Greenbrier Middle School
1016 Greenbrier Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Deadline to enter – February 15, 2015
The Miss Chesapeake/ Miss Virginia Beach Scholarship Pageant provides an opportunity for young ladies
to win scholarships, develop poise, confidence, show stage presence, enhance interview skills, and improve
speaking ability. In addition, the young ladies will make public appearances and volunteer for community
service. *Depending on the amount of contestants we receive, the Miss Chesapeake Pageant may be open to
Chesapeake residents only. The Miss Virginia Beach pageant is an “open” pageant, open to anyone in the
state of Virginia.
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Miss Chesapeake
Miss Virginia Beach
Scholarship Pageant 2015
Requirements to Enter
 Required to attend the Miss Virginia Workshop scheduled for April 18, 2015 and to compete in the
Miss Virginia Pageant the week beginning June 21, 2015 in Roanoke, VA.
 Meet the requirements of the Contestant Agreement (see form below).
 Complete the Contestant Registration Form (see form below).
 Complete an Official Miss America Contract. This contract with mandatory attachments &
requirements will be emailed to you upon receipt of the Contestant Registration Form.
 Submit a Resume and (instructions and a sample will be provided)
 Submit a Platform Statement (instructions will be provided)
 Provide a head & shoulders photograph to be used in the Program Book and Judges’ Books.
You may submit two photos if you wish – one for judges’ books and one for the program book.
Please indicate which photo goes where. Color or black/white photos are acceptable. Please email
photo in a JPG format
 Provide talent music in a MP3 format (if needed for Contestant’s talent)
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Meet $100 fundraising requirement for Children’s Miracle Network. Contestants
must register on line at www.missamerica4kids.org for this collection requirement. Please note that
your collection site must show that the required $100 has been raised for Miss Chesapeake/Miss
Virginia Beach in order to be eligible for the Miss Chesapeake/Miss Virginia Beach Scholarship
Pageant 2015. You must also include a copy of your profile page with proof of funds raised. The
winner of Miss Chesapeake/Miss Virginia Beach Pageant will be required to raise $250 for Children’s
Miracle Network to enter the Miss Virginia Pageant 2015.
 Meet the following “Rules to Become a Contestant” as set forth by the Miss Virginia Organization
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Miss Chesapeake
Miss Virginia Beach
Scholarship Pageant 2015
Rules to Become a Contestant
To compete in a local pageant a contestant must fulfill the following requirements
A contestant must be born female.
A contestant must be a U.S. citizen.
A contestant must have never been married.
A contestant must be a resident of city/town/state for at least six months prior to January 31, 2014
or must have fulfilled eligibility requirements by educational status or employment.
A contestant must have never performed any act or engaged in any activity or employment that is or
could reasonably be characterized as dishonest, immoral, or indecent.
A contestant must be between the ages of 17-24 years of age. A high school graduate and no older
than twenty-four (24) years of age on December 31, 2015 (for Miss America 2016).
A contestant must be of good moral character and never have been pregnant and is not now
pregnant nor the adoptive parent of any child and has not been involved at any time in any act of
moral turpitude.
A contestant, other than minor or petty offenses, must never have been convicted of any criminal
offense and there are no criminal charges presently pending against her.
Must be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the G.E.D. testing program for high
school equivalency or have successfully completed the academic requirements for entry into a fouryear college/ university degree program by July 30th immediately preceding the National Finals.
A contestant must be in good health and can participate fully and without limitation in any program
activities.
A contestant must participate in actual competition in a local pageant within the year immediately
preceding her competition in the state pageant and be certified the winner of that local.
A contestant must not use or consume any illegal controlled dangerous substances or abuse the use
of alcohol or other dangerous substances.
Please visit the Miss Virginia Organization website for additional information @
www.missva.com Click on “Become Miss Virginia”
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Miss Virginia Beach
Scholarship Pageant 2015
Categories of Competition
The contestants participate in five categories of competition, scored 1-10
 Interview - 10 minutes
25%
 On Stage Question
5% Question will be from the Judges
 Lifestyle & Fitness Swimsuit
15%
 Talent
35% no live accompanist allowed – 90 seconds maximum limit
 Evening Gown
20%
Wardrobe Requirements
 Interview – Professional dress, skirted suit or pants suit
 Opening Dance Number – cocktail dress– any color
Fashionable heels
 On Stage Question – you will wear your opening number outfit
 Lifestyle & Fitness Swimsuit - one or two piece in good taste
 Talent - Appropriate costume or attire for stage presentation
 Evening Gown - Long gown any color and style
Agenda for Pageant Production
The competition categories on stage will be performed in this order:
 Opening Number
 On Stage Question
 Lifestyle and Fitness Swimsuit
 Talent
 Intermission
 Evening gown
 Special Entertainment, Farewell, Crowning
Gifts and awards for the Winner
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$500 Scholarship Award
Official Miss America Crown and Sash
Flowers
Trophy
Jewelry
Hotel and transportation to the Miss Virginia Workshop – April 18, 2015
Hotel for Miss Virginia Pageant Week
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Miss Virginia Beach
Scholarship Pageant 2015
When and Where
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Interviews:
March 7, 2015 (Saturday)
Time: start 9:00 am (individual interview times and location will be emailed)
Rehearsal:
March 7, 2015 (Saturday)
Greenbrier Middle School
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Pageant:
March 7, 2015 (Saturday)
Greenbrier Middle School
Call for Show: 6:00 pm
Show Time: 7:00 pm
Ticket Information
We kindly ask our contestants to sell tickets to help support our program. This is optional but the financial
support will help make this scholarship program a success. Tickets will be distributed to contestants prior
to the date of the pageant. Monies collected and unsold tickets will be turned in at the time of your
interview.
2015 Miss Virginia Local Titleholders (Miss, Teen & Teens in Training) in the Miss America System wearing
crown and sash do not need a ticket.
Lodging
The Hyatt Place Chesapeake/Greenbrier – 757-312-0020- Is Excited To Host The Upcoming Group, Miss
Chesapeake Pageant 3/6/2015 - 3/9/2015.
Book Your Sleeping Room Between Now & 2/20/2015.. Please Be Sure To Book Prior To 2/20/2015 So
You Can Receive the Special Group Rate of $79.00.To Book Your Room Please Call1-800-993-4751 & Ask
for The Miss Chesapeake Pageant Group Rate. If You Would Like To Book Your Room Via The Internet
Please Use This Link:http://chesapeakegreenbrier.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?corp_id=G-MISSCso
the Special Rate of $79 Will Pop Up.
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Miss Virginia Beach
Scholarship Pageant 2015
Miss Contestant Checklist
Deadline to enter – February 15, 2015
Please mail to: Miss Chesapeake/Miss Virginia Beach pageant
437 Rebel Rd.
Chesapeake, Va. 23322
 Official Miss America Official Contract with Attachments A, B, C, D, and E – dated, signed,
initialed & notarized
 Platform Statement – dated & signed - 8 copies
 Resume – 8 copies
 Copy of Birth Certificate
 Copy of Driver’s License
 Copy of Medical/Dental cards (front and back)
 CMN Verification/Profile Page showing your CMN contribution of $100
 Chesapeake residents only- Must provide two forms of proof of residency (i.e. driver’s
license, 2014 tax forms, etc.)
Please email to: laceys4@verizon.net
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Contestant Agreement with electronic signature (form listed below)
Contestant Registration Form (form listed below)
Platform Statement (you may email it unsigned)
Resume
Photo Headshot (must be emailed in a jpg format)
Talent music in a MP3 format (if needed)
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Miss Contestant #________
Miss Chesapeake
Miss Virginia Beach
Scholarship Pageant 2015
Miss Contestant Agreement
Please email to: laceys4@verizon.net
Contestant’s Name:
I hereby apply for entry into the Miss Chesapeake Scholarship Pageant, a duly authorized local in the
Miss America Pageant System, for the title of Miss Chesapeake. I hereby agree to the following:
1. As the Miss Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach winner, I must attend the Miss Virginia workshop with
my Executive Directors. The pageant organization will pay for transportation to and from the
workshop and lodging for Friday night. The workshop is scheduled for the spring of 2013 in
Roanoke, VA.
2. As the Miss Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach winner, I agree to participate as a contestant in the Miss
Virginia Pageant for the entire week from Sunday, June 21, 2015 (check in) until Sunday, June 28,
2015 (check out). I agree to attend the Ball following the Miss Virginia Pageant on Saturday, June
27, 2015.
3. As Miss Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach, I am required to fundraise $250 for Children’s Miracle
Network to compete at the Miss Virginia Pageant. This is a separate/additional requirement to
the $100 needed to be raised to compete in a local preliminary. Should the contestant win a
Local pageant, any excess donations submitted to www.missamerica4kids.org will automatically
roll-over and be applied to the $250 minimum required goal for the State pageant.
4. As a contestant, I will write thank-you notes to my sponsors within 10 days after the pageant.
5. I understand that rehearsals are closed to anyone aside from the contestants and the pageant
committee.
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6. As Miss Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach, I am to represent the pageant organization and my title in a
well-groomed and friendly manner and with a good attitude at public appearances. I understand
that I must notify the Executive Director of all appearances for approval. I am required to wear
crown and sash at all appearances while representing Miss Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach.
7. I will be required to have the Executive Director and Pageant Committee approve my Miss Virginia
wardrobe. I also understand that I am responsible for the purchasing of the wardrobe that I will
need as a contestant in the Miss Virginia Pageant.
8. I agree to meet with the Miss Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach Executive Directors and Pageant
Committee as much as possible to prepare for the Miss Virginia Pageant, including mock
interviews.
9. As Miss Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach, I will be required to perform my Miss Virginia talent, before
the Executive Director and pageant committee prior to the Miss Virginia Pageant for approval.
10. I agree to turn all Miss Virginia pictures and paperwork in to the Miss Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach
Executive Director on or before the deadline date, as required by the Miss Virginia Pageant rules.
11. As Miss Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach, I understand that I am requested to obtain three full-page
sponsor ads at $300 each prior to the Miss Virginia workshop.
12. The Miss Virginia Organization will cover housing expenses for the winner from Sunday arrival
through the following Sunday morning after final competition during the week of the Miss
Virginia Pageant. All meals after registration on Monday are provided for the contestant through
the Miss Virginia Organization. Any other expenses, such as room service, movies or Internet fees
will be the responsibility of the contestant.
13. As Miss Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach, I will be under contract to follow ALL RULES of the Miss
Virginia/America Pageants. I must also be willing to follow advice given to me by my Executive
Director and pageant committee while getting ready for Miss Virginia and during Miss Virginia
week in Roanoke. Any pageant consultants and/or coaches affiliated with Miss Chesapeake/
Virginia Beach must also discuss with the executive director and pageant committee any
guidance or advice to be given to the titleholder.
14. I know that my Miss Chesapeake/ Virginia Beach obligations do not end after the Miss Virginia
Pageant; they end the night I crown my successor. I am expected to make appearances and
continue to work with my platform throughout my year of service.
15. Any legal problems during my year of service must be reported to my director within 24 hours.
16. Selection of photographs to be used in the Miss Virginia program book is to be approved by the
Executive Director.
17. Personal Appearance – Upon advice of the Executive Director and pageant committee, I must be
willing to discuss possible changes to my personal appearance (i.e., hairstyle, use of make-up, nail
care, tanning, etc.).
I agree and will abide by the rules set forth in this agreement. I have also read the contestant rules
(see Miss Virginia Organization website www.missva.com and click on “Become Miss Virginia”) & I
am eligible to compete under the guide lines set for contestants.
Electronic Signature of Contestant
Miss Chesapeake/Virginia Beach Organization
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Miss Contestant #________
Miss Chesapeake
Miss Virginia Beach
Scholarship Pageant 2015
Miss Contestant Registration Form
Please email this form to: laceys4@verizon.net
The Official Miss America contract w/mandatory attachments will be sent to you upon receipt of this Registration Form
Contestant’s Name: ____________________________________ Nickname:_______________________
(As you wish it to appear in the program book)
Parents Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Home Address (Street, City, Zip): ________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ______________ Cell Phone: _____________Email: ____________________________
Date of Birth: ______________ Age on March 7, 2015: ______ Age on December 31, 2015: ______
High School: ______________ Year Graduated: _____________ Curriculum: __________________
College: _________________ Class: ______ Year Graduated: _______ Major: _______________
Platform: __________________________________________________________________________
What is your talent? __________________
Tile of Music: ____________________________
Are you using a music CD?
Yes
No Will you use a mic?
Yes No
If yes, what type of mic:
Hand
Stand
Foot
Lavaliere
To set the stage for your talent performance, please write your own talent introduction. (25 words or less):
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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