Little Miss African American Dear Little Miss African American Contestant: Welcome and congratulations, you have been selected to be a contestant in the Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant!! You are one of a select group of young girls with the unique opportunity to participate in this rewarding program. The Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant promises to be a very memorable and wonderful learning experience. Contestants will learn about great cultural leaders, receive instructions on poise, communication and presentation skills. The program will provide contestants the opportunity to express themselves through extemporaneous speaking and participate in a fun-filled production number. To help the young girls through this program, we will have guest speakers that are positive role models and celebrities that will offer their support. We know that our special guests will not only impress but encourage the contestants to hold on tight and to always wear their Confidence, Awareness, and Pride (CAP). We need to learn to dream, have hope and expectations so that all children have the most positive opportunities for their future. It is important to remember that this is an educational scholarship pageant and not a beauty pageant or talent show. Again, congratulations and good luck!! The Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant is delighted to have you participate in this prestigious and important affair. Lisa Ruffin Producer/Director LMAA Staff 1 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American REHEARSAL INFORMATION Rehearsals will take place at the Hollywood Center Studios, 1040 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038, unless otherwise noted. All rehearsals will begin promptly at 12:00 pm and end at 6:00 pm (except otherwise noted). Please allow at least 30 minutes to travel from the security gate to the stage. Comfortable clothing is recommended to allow unrestricted movement by each participant. All contestants should eat BEFORE arriving at rehearsal and pack a sack lunch to be eaten during the 20-minute lunch break. This will be the only food break. Please do not send your child with money to purchase food as they will not be allowed to leave the premises. All rehearsals are MANDATORY!!! PLEASE, NO other children are allowed at rehearsals except contestants. ORIENTATION REHEARSAL I REHEARSAL II REHEARSAL III REHEARSAL IV OUT-OF-STATE CONTESTANTS *PAJAMIE JAM PRELIMINARY JUDGING THE 21ST LMAA SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT SAT, MAY 3 SAT, JUNE 28 SAT, JULY 12 SAT, JULY 19 SAT JULY 26 WED, AUG 6 UNIVERSAL SHERATON CENTRE STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD, CA CENTRE STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD, CA CENTER STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD, CA CENTER STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD, CA CENTER STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD, CA THUR, AUG 7 SAT, AUG 9 SURPRISE LOCATION – TBA CENTER STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD, CA SUN, AUGUST 10 WILSHIRE-EBELL, LOS ANGELES, CA Please Note: If your child is participating in a production number, additional rehearsal dates will be required. Dates and locations for rehearsals will be given at a future date. * “Pajamie Jam” is a fun night full of surprises where the girls play games, sing songs and have a bedtime story read to them by a very special guest. 1 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American PAGEANT JUDGING It is very important to remember that this is not a beauty pageant or a talent show, but a Scholarship Pageant based on personality, presentation and communication skills. Each girl has the opportunity to earn a possible total of 150 points. 50 points Show N' Tell (Preliminary & Pageant Judging) In less than one minute each contestant will demonstrate their unique personality and creatively show and tell us what they want to be when they grow up and why in a spoken presentation. 80 points Me & My Heritage (Pageant & Pageant Judging) Part 1 – “Heritage Speech” 50 points Recite an assigned speech on African-Americans and how they have contributed to our unique culture. Part 2 - "Dressy Dress” 30 points An ankle length formal dress is to be worn. No full-length gowns. Points will be based on appearance, poise, modeling skills and smile. 20 points (Book Report completion by August 2, 2014 deadline) The finalists will be chosen from the highest scoring contestants. The highest accumulated total of points selects the winner. All contestants will receive their trophies on stage. Points will be deducted if parents/guardians are caught in the Theater before show opens (-10 points) and if parents/guardians are caught backstage (-20 points). SPONSORSHIP REQUIREMENTS As a pageant contestant, your entry fee is $200.00. Please return the application along with the registration fee, a copy of your birth certificate and a photo. Birth certificates and registration fees are due by March 29, 2014. If a birth certificate is not readily available, please submit as soon as possible. You will also be responsible for obtaining $425.00 in advertisements for the souvenir program book and selling 10 event tickets. All ad materials will be furnished to you at orientation. Advertising space is available for all businesses. Please note that pictures do not reproduce well during the printing process. Sponsorship and Ad deadlines are July 12, 2014. Go out and get sponsors! You should only pay for your registration fees. *Ticket Information: General Admission $20.00. Orchestra $50.00 VIP – Complimentary Gift Bag $100.00 If tickets are purchased from LMAA contestants or Staff members there will be no service charge. If purchased at Wilshire Ebell or online (through LMAA website) there will be a Service Fee charged per ticket. Seats are assigned so purchase early. **Optional** Official pageant sash representing contestant’s respective city or state may be purchased for $20.00. Please note: No personal checks will be accepted. Forms of Payment: Cashier’s Checks, Corporate Checks, Money Order, PayPal (see website) or Cash. There will be a $35.00 fee for all returned items. 1 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American OFFICIAL APPLICATION FOR 2014 LITTLE MISS AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP PHONE CITY AND STATE YOUR LITTLE MISS AFRICAN AMERICAN WILL BE REPRESENTING ___________________________________________________________________________ AGE YOUR DAUGHTER WILL BE August 1, 2014 DATE OF BIRTH CHILD'S SS# PARENT AND/OR GUARDIAN NAME RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD CELL PHONE HOME PHONE Email Address_________________________________________________________ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NAME PHONE NAME OF SCHOOL GRADE FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FAVORITE HOBBY OTHER INTERESTS FAVORITE PEOPLE HEIGHT WEIGHT SHIRT SIZE PANT SIZE DRESS SIZE HAT SIZE (S, M, L) Along with completed application form please include a photograph, and $200.00 entry fee. The Registration Fee is non-refundable. Please note: No personal checks will be accepted! Forms of Payment: Cashier’s Checks, Corporate Checks, Money Order, PayPal (see website) or Cash. There will be a $35.00 fee for all returned items. 1 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American OFFICIAL APPLICATION FOR 2014 LITTLE MISS AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT I ATTEST THAT ALL THE INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION FORM IS TRUE AND I GIVE PERMISSION FOR USE OF ANY INFORMATION FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IF ANY INFORMATION IS FOUND TO BE OTHERWISE, I UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY BE DISQUALIFIED AS A CANDIDATE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THE FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE. SPONSORSHIPS, I.E. COLLECTIONS OF MONEY FROM PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISMENT AND TICKETS- MUST BE MET TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES, SAVINGS BONDS AND TO COMPETE FOR THE CROWN OF LITTLE MISS AFRICAN AMERICAN. PRIZES MAY/MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE THE NIGHT OF THE PAGEANT - PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED PRIOR TO THE NEXT PAGEANT YEAR. CONTESTANT'S NAME SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED PARENT 0R LEGAL GUARDIAN NAME SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED DATE ACCEPTED ACCEPTED BY PRODUCER STATE REPRESENTED EVERY GIRL IS A WINNER AND WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY AND CROWN ON STAGE. 1 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American App2014 Contestant Judging Sheet Scoring Segment Description Points Me & My Heritage (out of 50) Each contestant will recite an assigned monologue on an influential African American individual and how he or she has contributed to our unique culture. Dressy Dress (Out of 30) Tea length formal dress (1/4 -inch above ankle) to be worn. Points will be based on appearance, poise, modeling skills, and smile. NO GOWNS!! Show N’ Tell (Out of 50) Through personality, creativity, and spoken presentation, each contestant will step into the future by demonstrating her personal goals for the future. (Skit should be less than 1 minute) Book Report (Out of 25) Book Report Completion Must be turned in by August 2nd, 2014 Total Points Possible (Out of 150) 1 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American Little Miss African American, Inc. would be honored if you would advertise in our Souvenir Program Book. This is a special program that has nationwide exposure. The pageant will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2014. It will be held at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles, California. SOUVENIR PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT AD RATES: Advertisement Size: Amount: Corporate $550.00 Full Page $225.00 Half Page $180.00 1/4 Page $120.00 Patron mention $ 50.00 Thank you for your support and a very special thank you for participating in this prestigious event. This will be a remembered experience in the lives of our children. LMAA, INC. STAFF & RUFF/STONE PRODUCTIONS A 501 (C) (3) Non-Profit Corporation Please note: pictures do not reproduce well during the printing process. 1 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American ADVERTISING CONTRACT FOR THE 2014 LITTLE MISS AFRICAN AMERICAN Souvenir Program Book Contestant’s Name: _ This advertising contract is entered into by LMAA, Inc. and Name: Address: Company: Address : Telephone: hereinafter referred to as the ADVERTISER, and RUFF/STONE PRODUCTIONS hereinafter referred to as the publisher. Under this agreement, the ADVERTISER hereby purchases advertising space from the PUBLISHER under the following terms: AD SIZE: Full Page: Half(1/2) Page Horizontal Quarter(1/4) Page Patron Mentioned in Program to appear in the 2014 Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant Souvenir Program Book. COPY TO READ: (Attach Advertisement) *Be sure copy is correctly spelled and titled. RUFF/STONE PRODUCTIONS is not responsible for any other than exactly what appears above. There will be no refunds. Money Orders, Cashier Checks or Corporate Checks should be made payable to: LMAA (Please note: No checks will be accepted 2 weeks before pageant. There will be a $35 fee for all returned checks.) Cash Accepted. COST OF AD: (Refer to Ad Rate sheet). The ADVERTISER consents and agrees to the terms of this contract. RUFF-STONE PRODUCTIONS 1 ADVERTISER 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American DEAR SPONSOR: HELLO, MY NAME IS LOS ANGELES IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 21ST ANNUAL LITTLE MISS AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT. I AM A CONTESTANT WITH THE LITTLE MISS AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT 2014 TO BE HELD, SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, AT THE WILSHIRE EBELL THEATER, STARTING AT 4:OO P.M. THE PAGEANT IS FOR GIRLS AGES 6 TO 12 YEARS OLD. WE WILL RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER TYPES OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE PAGEANT. REMEMBER THIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, NOT A BEAUTY PAGEANT. I WOULD APPRECIATE IF YOU/YOUR COMPANY WOULD HELP ME BY PLACING A SPONSORSHIP AD IN THE LMAA PAGEANT’S SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOK. I ALSO HAVE TICKETS THAT CAN BE PURCHASED TO ATTEND THE PAGEANT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT. CONTESTANT NAME AND THE EXECUTIVE STAFF OF LMAA, INC. 1 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American CONTRACT AND LIMIT OF LIABILITY Child’s Name: I, the undersigned, do understand that the pageant is taped for television and that The Little Miss African American (LMAA) owns all rights and privileges and do hereby release, authorize and permit my likeness to be used for publicity, promotional or commercial purposes in the conjunction with the pageant. I release Lisa Ruffin, Ruff Stone Productions, Little Miss African American, Inc. and Staff (here in after called "Producers") from responsibility or claim due to injuries suffered by me and/or my family. I release the Producers from responsibility or claim for any damage or loss of my personal property during travel from home to any location affiliated with the LMAA Scholarship Pageant. I also agree to abide fully by the rules and regulations of the pageant and the decisions of the judges. I understand there will be an admission fee for all of my guests attending the pageant, and there will be no video cameras allowed in the hall without a pass. I understand there will be no refunds given. I also agree to fulfill my commitment of sponsorship fees, the selling of ten (10) tickets and to pay fees on any returned checks. The pageant has the right to refuse any contestant entry and to disqualify a contestant for not complying with the rules and regulations of the pageant. A list of rules and regulations is available upon request. Remember if you do not meet your financial obligations, you will not be eligible to receive any prizes. I also understand that prizes may/may not be available the night of the pageant - prizes will be awarded prior to the next pageant year. DATE SIGNATURE (PARENT OR GUARDIAN NAME) PLEASE PRINT (PARENT OR GUARDIAN NAME) Little Miss African American ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RULES, REGULATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS I understand that my child's book report is due by August 2nd. I understand that my Registration fee is due by May 14th. I understand that my sponsorship monies are due by July 19th. I understand that my ads are due by July 12th or they will not make it into the souvenir program book. I understand that my picture is due by ASAP or it will not make it into the souvenir program book. I understand that if I am unable to meet deadlines/due dates, I will communicate that to LMAA Staff. I my Daughter will know her speech by the 1st rehearsal. I understand that rehearsals promptly begin at 12pm and end at 6pm. I have/will read entire contestant packet. I understand that if I do not meet my financial obligations, my daughter will not be eligible to receive any prizes. I understand that prizes may/may not be available the night of the pageant – prizes will be awarded prior to the next pageant year. I understand points will be deducted if parents/guardians are caught in auditorium before the show opens (-10 points) and if parents/guardians are caught backstage (-20 points). DATE SIGNATURE (PARENT OR GUARDIAN NAME) PLEASE PRINT (PARENT OR GUARDIAN NAME) Little Miss African American, Inc. TAKING IT TO THE TOP LIST YOUR 10 BEST CONTACTS FOR SPONSORSHIP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Sponsorship monies are due on Saturday, July 19th. 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 • www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American, Inc. V.I.P. (VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 • www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American, Inc. YOUR NAME: YOUR HERITAGE PERSON OR SUBJECT: DATE: TITLE OF YOUR BOOK REPORT This book report assignment is to help you better understand the significant contributions made by African Americans and or by movements, inventions, ideologies etc. You are to write a minimum 1-page report on your heritage person or your subject matter for the competition. You are to explain whom your person or subject is, what historical impact the person or subject made on African Americans as well as America. You are to include historical facts, biographical information and any other pertinent knowledge you would like to share about your person or subject. Make sure you include a cover page that contains the name of your person/subject, your name, date and a graphic image representing your subject. Keep in mind that your book report doesn’t necessarily have to be in paper form. We will also accept digital reports or any other creative multimedia representations of your report. Book Reports are due on Saturday, July 19th. 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 • www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American, Inc. DANCE AUDTION Production Number Information Sheet Name Age Do you like to dance? Dance Experience: Ballet If so, how many years? Modern If so, how many years? African If so, how many years? Salsa Hip Hop If so, how many years? If so, how many years? Any other Styles of Dance? Where have you studied? 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American, Inc. SHOW ‘N TELL Each contestant will demonstrate their personality and creativity and step into the future by showing and telling their goals through spoken presentation. Tapes and Props are not suggested; however, they may be used only if absolutely necessary. [Skit must be less than 1 minute.] Topics: 1. What can we do to help our generation? 2. What can I do to help race relations? 3. What can I invent? 4. What can I add to our heritage? 5. What do I want my life to stand for? 6. Can I contribute something significant to our world? 7. Do I want to accomplish something historically significant? (i.e. Do I want to set the example and pave the way for our people, like Rosa Parks, Oprah Winfrey, Madame C.J. Walker, Maya Angelou, Condoleezza Rice, etc..) Please be ready to submit ideas for your Show N’ Tell by June 21st. 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 • www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org Little Miss African American, Inc. COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD LMAA wants to recognize a special contestant for their voluntary service in the community. We are currently seeking entries for those individuals who are helping to build a stronger, healthier and safer community. Examples of volunteer service: Nursing Home or Hospital, Feeding the Homeless, Read to children, Plant flowers at the community center, Helping out at the Humane Society, etc… Please submit a statement of no more than 500 words describing the service project and your philosophy of community service. Verification required: a letter from Pastor, a certificate, a picture, etc… DEADLI N E: 7/21/2014 • Please bring essay to rehearsal • Good Luc k ! 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 • www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org SPECIAL PAGEANT AWARDS EDUCATIONAL CREATION: Our fabulous young ladies were asked to write a book report on one influential African American from either the present, past or future. Some chose to research their favorite entertainer. Others chose prolific leaders in our history, famous scientists, journalists and well-known inventors. THE EDUCATIONAL CREATION Award goes to the young lady who exemplified not only a clear understanding of their subject matter, but to the young lady who brought their researched figure off of the pages and into the hearts of our judges. iCREATION TECHNICAL ARTS The iCreation Award is an infused multi-media perspective inspired by the arts. Our princesses were asked to use the creative mediums of painting, video, documentary, and computer graphic design elements to highlight a historical person from our rich African American culture. Linking the past to the present, each girl was asked to specifically focus on someone whose impact in the past still has a direct effect on us today. iCREATION VISUAL ARTS The iCreation Award is an infused multi-media perspective inspired by the arts. Our princesses were asked to use the creative mediums of drawing, painting, video, sculpting, photography, and sketching to highlight a historical person from our rich African American culture. Linking the past to the present, each girl was asked to specifically focus on someone whose impact in the past still has a direct effect on us today. THE HISTORICAL AWARD While we celebrated the past 19 years of Little Miss African American, we also asked the girls to celebrate themselves. Reaching back into their own history, we asked that they choose a place of significance and document exactly what it means to them. This place could have been the city in which they were born or the house they grew up in. The Place of Significance Award goes to the young lady who brought that place to life in our hearts and minds. PERFORMING ARTS AWARD In a time when the voices of the young are heard loud and clear we thought it a perfect opportunity to give our girls the chance to have theirs heard through poetry, dance, essays, acting and songwriting. The Poetry and Spoken word portion of LMAA created a platform for our ladies to express themselves with the power of their thoughts and words. We asked them to speak about their experience with LMAA and to tell us about what their CAP, Confidence, Awareness and Pride- means to them. PRODUCERS AWARDS The top 3 that sell the most in advertisements will receive 10 - $100.00 special VIP tickets valued at $1,000.00. DIRECTORS AWARD The top 3 that sell the most event tickets will receive 10 - $100.00 special VIP tickets valued at $1,000.00. Additional Awards… CAP AWARD GOLDEN HEART SYMFONEE RYOKO DAVIS 15021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 578, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 * 818-570-0631 • www.littlemissafricanamericaninc.org