Miss United States Woodlands Scholarship Program September 19, 2009 Enterprise Civic Center Enterprise, Alabama 2:00 p.m. 2008 U.S. Woodlands Queens Tiny Miss – Madison Ward Little Miss – Brantley White Petite Miss – Jasmine Shiver Junior Miss – Amaris Sawyers Teen Miss – Kaley Howard Miss – Kayla Moore Categories: Tiny Miss United States Woodlands (Ages 4 – 5) Little Miss United States Woodlands (Ages 6 – 8) Petite Miss United States Woodlands (Ages 9 – 10) Junior Miss United States Woodlands (Ages 11 – 13) Teen Miss United States Woodlands (Ages 14 – 16) Miss United States Woodlands (Ages 17 – 23) http://missuswoodland.tripod.com e-mail: missuswoodland@yahoo.com Pageant Fees & Competition Entry Fee - $250.00 Areas of Competition Tiny - Junior Miss Stage Presence (1-30 points) Overall Appearance (1 - 20 points) Evening Gown (1-15 points) Photogenic (1-10 points) On-Stage Question (1-25 points) Teen - Miss Interview (1-40 points) Stage Presence (1-25 points) Evening Gown (1-10 points) Photogenic (1-10 points) On-Stage Question (1-15 points) Competition Wardrobe & Requirements Beauty Competition: Beauty Competition is modeling on stage in formal/pageant wear. Tiny & Little Miss contestants are required to wear a short pageant dress. Petite thru Miss Contestants must wear a long pageant dress. The Official Walk will be posted on the website and e-mailed if requested. All contestants will be required to do the SAME walk. Interview Competition: Interviews will be held on Saturday,September 19th. Exact times will be posted on the website. Teen & Miss will have 3 minute one-on-one interviews with each Judge. Attire for Interviews: Teen Miss & Miss will be Suit of choice. Portfolio Competition (Miss Only): Portfolio will consist of a one page bio and a photogenic picture. Photogenic Picture should be on one side and bio on the opposite side in a plastic sleeve. You can use decorative paper for the bio and the picture. 2009 Opening Number Attire for Teen & Miss Contestants: Attire – TBA. Please ask if you have any questions about the Opening Number Attire. Every contestant will receive a U.S. Woodlands T-Shirt Please include Contestant’s Size on Application. Additional T-Shirts can be purchased for $10.00 each. Photogenic Competition: An 8x10 or 5x7 Color or Black and White Photo is needed for the Photogenic Competition. The Photogenic Competition is NOT optional and will be included in the final score. 2009 U.S. Woodlands Pageant Prizes Tiny – Junior Miss (Ages 4 – 13) & U.S. Woodlands Princess Official Rhinestone Crown Official Rhinestone Banner Official Crown Pin Trophy Rhinestone Scepter Scrapbook Album Monogrammed Parade Blanket Monogrammed Polo Shirt Large Gift Basket Photogenic Award 1st - 4th Alternate Teen Miss (Ages 14 – 16) Official Rhinestone Crown Official Rhinestone Banner Rhinestone Scepter Official Crown Pin Trophy Monogrammed Tote Bag Monogrammed Parade Blanket Monogrammed Polo Shirt Official Business Cards Gift Basket Photogenic Award Interview Award Evening Gown Award 1st - 4th Alternate Miss Division (Ages 17 – 23) Cash Scholarship Official Rhinestone Crown Official Rhinestone Banner Rhinestone Sceptor Official Crown Pin Trophy Monogrammed Tote Bag Monogrammed Parade Blanket Monogrammed Polo Shirt Official Business Cards Large Gift Basket Photogenic Award Interview Award Evening Gown Award 1st - 4th Alternate Awards Tiny – Junior Miss (Ages 4 – 13) Photogenic Award Teen Miss (Ages 14 – 16) Interview Award Photogenic Award Miss Division (Ages 17 – 23) Interview Award Portfolio Award Stage Presence Award Evening Gown Award NOTE: All contestants must compete the age that they are as of June 1, 2009. PAGEANT RULES & REQUIREMENTS (Please read all rules and requirements.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Contestants must compete in the age division according to their age on June 1, 2009. An itinerary will be available after sign-up. Contestants can be sponsored by friends, family, or businesses. All contestants will receive an U.S. Woodlands t-shirt Teen & Miss will use t-shirt Saturday. Additional t-shirts can be purchased for $10.00 each. Teen & Miss Contestants will need khaki shorts for Saturday. Each contestant MUST sell purchase one $100.00 ad. Tiny, Little, Petite, Junior, Teen and Miss are open to whoever would like to compete. All queens must agree to promote the Woodlands pageant first. Must get permission from the Directors before promoting Woodlands for any event. The 2009 Miss U.S. Woodlands Queen will be allowed to compete in any other pageant system during her reign. NO CON TRACT REQUIRED!!! She must attend Mandatory Events as set by the MUSWPA or risk losing partial or all of scholarship. Scholarship will be determined by the number of events attended. Miss U.S. Woodlands Queen will receive scholarship money at the end of her reign. Contestants must have never been married or never been pregnant. Queens cannot marry or become pregnant during their reign or she forfeits her title along with all prizes, awards, and scholarships. A contestant agrees to abide by all the rules and regulations of the MUSWPA now in effect or announced thereafter. The pageant will be conducted under the rules established by MUSWPA and a contestant agrees that the time, manner and method of judging the pageant shall be solely within the discretion of the Pageant Association and the decision of the judges will be final. Anyone acting in a disorderly way will be disqualified without refund. No refunds unless pageant should be canceled. The deadline to enter is August 25th and you MUST enclose a photo, black and white or color for the program (program pic can be e-mailed but EVERYONE is required to turn in). Photogenic pictures must be turned in 1 hour prior to the pageant. Miss and Teen Miss Contestants will need to turn their photos in at their interview time. If named queen, you must be on time for all appointments and if named queen, the queen must give a phone number and address where she can be reached at all times by the MUSWPA. Queen's reign and appearances shall be handled solely between the U.S. Woodlands Pageant and the Queen. No other family members shall be involved with these activities. No queen will appear in public with her crown and banner without prior approval from the MUSWPA. A contestant must be of good moral character and shall not have been convicted of any crimes and shall possess poise, personality, intelligence, and charm at all times. Interview attire for Miss and Teen Miss Contestants will be suit of choice. Should there be a problem of any kind during the pageant, or related events, the contestant is to go directly to one of the directors or board members. Any unruly, unsportsmanlike, or unbecoming conduct by a contestant or any member of her entourage, or any disregard for the rules and regulations of this pageant could result in immediate dismissal from further competition without refund. Depending upon the severity of the action or behavior, it could result in a permanent barrier from future competition in the Miss U.S. Woodlands Pageant, to be decided upon by the pageant directors and the MUSWPA Board. If we can assist you, call us at either 334-494-0215 or 334-790-4209 or e-mail us at missuswoodland@yahoo.com. We look forward to having you join us for the fun and excitement of the United States Woodlands Scholarship Program. ______________________________________ Participant’s Name ______________________ Division ______________________________________ Signature Parent/Guardian ______________________ Date Miss U.S. Woodlands Scholarship Program CHECK ONE: ________ Tiny Miss (Ages 4 – 5) ________ Little Miss (Ages 6 – 8) ________ Petite Miss (Ages 9 – 10) ________ Junior Miss (Ages 11 – 13) ________ Teen Miss (Ages 14 – 16) ________ Miss (Ages 17 – 23) Representing ________________________________________ (Preliminary Pageant Name) Preliminary Director’s Name:_______________________________________ Name ____________________________________________________________ Age (As of 6/1/09)______________ Date of Birth_________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number______________________________________ Alternate Phone ____________________________ E-mail Address___________________________________________________________________________________ Parent’s Name____________________________________________________________________________________ School_______________________________________________________________ Grade______________________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Signed Rules & Regulations Form _____ Complete Entry Form Correct Entry Fees Good Luck Ads & Money (Minimum - $100.00) Program photo, color or black and white with name on back (required for program) Photogenic Picture (for All Categories - Turn all Pics in at registration or 1 hour prior to the pageant) T-Shirt ($10.00 for Extra Shirts) Adult ____________ Child ____________ (Qty/Size (Qty/Size Contestants agree to hold harmless the Miss U.S. Woodlands Pageant Association, the Pageant Board, the pageant directors and facilities from damages incurred through loss, theft, or injury caused by or during her participation in the pageant or related activities. Any and all scholarships will be paid at the end of a queen's reign, provided she has successfully completed her term, and complied with all MUSWPA's rules and regulations. Should it be determined that a current winner is not in compliance with the rules and regulations, her title will be forfeited, along with any and all awards and scholarships. In this case, the person in the position directly below her will be raised up one position, and will assume those responsibilities, as well as those awards and scholarships. The lowest position will then become open and will remain that way until the next pageant. I also understand that my picture will be printed for publicity. I hereby acknowledge that I have read the official rules and regulations of the Miss U.S. Woodlands Scholarship Program and that I will comply with them in every way, and that the personal data that I have submitted is true and correct. Miss U.S. Woodlands will sign a contract the night of crowning. Please sign below. ______________________________________ Participant’s Name ______________________ Division ______________________________________ Signature Parent/Guardian ______________________ Date Category__________________________ Contestant #__________ Emcee Form (Please type or print neatly) Representing ________________________________________ (Preliminary Pageant Name) Name:___________________________________________________ Age___________ Parents:________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by:___________________________________________________________ She enjoys:______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Her ambition is: ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: If you are a preliminary Queen…please write your Prelim Name on the Entry Fee Line (i.e. Alabama, Florida, or Georgia). Entry Fee $______________ Ad Fee (Total amount enclosed) $______________ Additional T-Shirts $______________ Total Amount Enclosed $______________ Program Ad (Please include all pics, clipart, & etc. for ad) SIZE OF AD (Please use a separate Page for EACH Ad) (Each Contestant must sell/purchase 1 - $100.00 Ad) 1/4 Page 1/2 Page Whole Page Contestant Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Sponsor Name:_____________________________________________________________________________ Ad copy: _________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Please make additional copies if needed. If you do not design your ad…our ad staff will design your ad for you. 1/4 Page - $100.00 1/2 Page - $150.00 Whole Page - $200.00 ALL AD MONEY MUST BE TURNED IN BY BY AUGUST 25th - NO EXCEPTIONS!!! U.S. Woodlands Princess The person who sells the most ads for the program book will be named U.S. Woodlands Princess 2009. You must sell at least 2 full pages of ads to be eligible for the U.S. Woodlands Princess Title. All Ads have to be turned in by Aug 25th. U.S. Woodlands Princess 2009 will receive the same awards as Tiny – Junior Miss. Mail your application along with your signed Rules & Regulations Agreement, your correct Entry Fees and Program Photo to: Deadline (NO EXCEPTIONS) Aug 25, 2009 Miss U.S. Woodlands Scholarship Program Attn: Kay Stone 116 Boxwood Drive Enterprise, U.S. 36330 Make Checks or Money Order Payable to: Please contact the U.S. Office if you have any questions. MAFPA http://missuswoodland.tripod.com e-mail: missuswoodland@yahoo.com Questions??? Carol Walker (334) 790-4209 Kay Stone (334) 494-0215