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RULES FOR THE STATE FINALS
The percepts of conduct for contestants are the foundation upon which the image and reputation of the Miss
America program have been built and will continue to be the basis for its operation. Therefore, the Miss
Indiana’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant, Inc. board of directors has formalized the following rules
that must be adhered to during the time contestants spend in Zionsville for the Miss Indiana’s Outstanding
Teen Scholarship program.
1.
Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen contestants will conduct themselves at all times with the dignity,
grace and good manners of young women who exemplify the integrity of American youth.
2.
A contestant must observe all rules and regulations from the time of her arrival in Zionsville, until
her departure. She must register by the official time set and remain until released at 10:00 p.m. on
Saturday following the Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen Finals.
3.
A contestant will not participate in any interview, photo session, media contact or any type of
publicity unless a hostess is present. She may express her ideas and personal opinions on any
subject, but has the right not to answer questions if she so chooses.
4.
A contestant will not attend parties, meetings, social events or make public appearances other than
those scheduled by the Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant during the state
finals.
5.
A contestant will not be in the company of or speak to a Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen
Scholarship Pageant judge except at regularly scheduled Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen
Scholarship Pageant events.
6.
No visitors, including Directors, parents, family members and friends are allowed to visit the
dressing room of a contestant at any time except move in and move out.
7.
Cell phones or pagers may not be used during rehearsal or competition.
8.
All contestants are expected to arrive at rehearsals on time and are not allowed to leave the school
unless they have been released by a member of the production staff. Contestants are also expected
to arrive at the school for competition at the time noted on their schedule.
If a contestant’s conduct is deemed unsatisfactory by the Hostess Committee chair and by this conduct the
image and good name of the Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant is deemed to be
jeopardized, the following procedure is followed:
1.
The Chair of the Hostess Committee will issue a warning to the contestant in the presence of the
contestant’s hostess. If the contestant is representing a local pageant, The Local Pageant Director
will be notified immediately, as will the Executive Directors of the Miss Indiana’s Outstanding
Teen Pageant.
2.
If the condition causing the warning is corrected, no further action will be taken.
If not corrected, the Chair of the Hostess Committee will notify the Executive Directors of the Miss
Indiana’s Outstanding Teen Pageant and provide all particulars regarding the infraction of the rules.
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3.
The Executive Directors and the Hostess Committee Chair will meet with the contestant and Local
Pageant Director (if available) to discuss the unacceptable conduct.
4.
Notification of the Chair of the Judges and further action could be the result of the decision of the
Executive Director and Hostess Committee Chair.
5.
What a contestant does, where she goes, and how she conducts herself while in Zionsville for the
Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant, are all governed, to a large degree, by
rules, regulations and demanding schedules. Use common sense.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE.
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ATTACHMENT G
GUIDELINES FOR MISS INDIANA OUTSTANDING TEEN’S YEAR OF SERVICE
Preparation for National Finals in Orlando
Immediately following the crowning of Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen, preparations will begin for Miss
America’s Outstanding Teen. Meetings will begin the Sunday following the pageant, you and your parents
are required to attend this informational meeting where you will meet with MISP and schedule your
preparations for your trip to Orlando in August. This is a very busy time and flexibility is appreciated to
complete all the requirements leading to the National Competition.
Appearances – Booking, Fees, Payments
All appearances for Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen are arranged and handled solely by and through the
MISP Business Manager, as her sole and exclusive agent. The parents and/or local pageant committees are
not part of this process. Any individual or organization wishing to inquire or book Miss Indiana’s
Outstanding Teen for an appearance must contact Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen’s Business Manager.
During her Year of Service, Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen will be required to make all appearances in
furtherance of her Platform and the MISP Program as scheduled by MISP in its sole discretion.
Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen should retain her own accountant or financial advisor to handle her
finances as well as to advise her regarding taxes and investments. Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen should
also make arrangements with legal counsel in the event their services are needed during the Year of
Service.
Appearances, Meetings and Interviews – Preparation and Conduct
Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen will be provided professional assistance with the development of her
platform during the Year of Service.
Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen shall be responsible for doing the necessary preparation for each
appearance, meeting and interview. Preparation shall include, but not be limited to, reviewing all
information and background material that is provided to her for review,
conducting independent research when necessary, and, with respect to appearances,
writing her own speeches and specifically targeting them towards the audiences that she
will address.
Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen shall be responsible for having a substantial and appropriate repertoire for
talent performances for all of her appearances.
Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen shall show up on time for all appearances, meetings and interviews. Miss
Indiana’s Outstanding Teen shall limit cell phone use to emergency situations during appearances,
meetings and interviews.
Provided Services and Wardrobe
Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen shall be well groomed and dress and act appropriately for all occasions.
It is Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen’s responsibility to supply items she needs to complete her appearance
wardrobe.
MISP shall provide Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen with assistance, if available, for her competition
wardrobe and alterations during the Year of Service.
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Travel, Lodging and Transportation
Friends and others are not permitted to stay overnight in her room, or to accompany her at any appearances,
unless approved by MISP.
MISP will provide a Business Manager for Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen. The Business Manager
responsibilities include advising Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen of the necessary details of her
appearances, and advising her with wardrobe selection for each appearance. The Business Manager will act
as Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen’s liaison with MISP in regard to her appearance and travel schedule.
Miscellaneous
During her Year of Service, Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen shall be a spokesperson not only for her
Platform but also for MISP. Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen shall continuously educate herself and be
knowledgeable about her Platform and also about MISP, its activities and programs, and specifically its
scholarship program, so that she can provide accurate responses when asked.
Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen will receive fan mail that MISP shall review and forward to Miss
Indiana’s Outstanding Teen for response.
During her Year of Service, Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen shall maintain contact with the MISP at all
times. Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen shall notify MISP prior to any out-of-state travel which is not in
connection with the performance of her obligations as Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen. Miss Indiana’s
Outstanding Teen shall not contact MISP clients, sponsors, business partners or service providers directly
at any time.
During her Year of Service or at any time thereafter, Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen shall not disparage
or otherwise make any unfavorable statements, oral or written, or perform any act or omission, which is
detrimental to the reputation or goodwill of MISP or the Program. For purpose of the prior sentence, MISP
shall mean MISP, its successors and affiliates and their officers, directors and employees.
During her Year of Service, Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen is responsible for representing and marketing
MISP and the Program in a manner that is designed to (1) reflect the values and standards of MISP and the
Program; (2) promote and enhance the visibility of MISP and the Program; (3) protect and enhance the
image, good name and broad public acceptance of MISP and the Program; and (4) increase sponsorship
opportunities for MISP and the Program.
I have read, I understand, and I accept the Guidelines for Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen’s Year of
Service.
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SIGNATURE OF PARENT
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SIGNATURE OF LOCAL DIRECTOR
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ATTACHMENT H
2014 LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE CONTRACT FREE AGREEMENT
YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE MUST BE CONTRACT FREE
As a Local Executive Director, it is very important that any contract you enter into with a
commercial concern must be non-competitive with the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen
Organization’s (MAOT) National Sponsors or Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship
Pageant (MIOT) Sponsors. It must carry a clause to the effect that they cannot use the name,
photograph or title of your Local Representative in any advertising before, and including the
night of the State Finals.
Furthermore, this clause must also stipulate that should your Local Representative become Miss
Indiana’s Outstanding Teen, they can no longer use her name, title or photograph in any
advertising unless approved by MIOT. These stipulations must be included in any contract or
agreement between a business and your Local Representative, as it is consistent with your Local
Titleholder’s Contestant Contract, declaring that she is contract-free.
Additionally, MAOT Policy prohibits a finalist in the Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen Pageant
from receiving national publicity prior to the State Pageant unless approved by MIOT and MAOT
in writing.
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SIGNATURE OF PARENT
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SIGNATURE OF LOCAL DIRECTOR
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