Congratulations! You have taken the first step towards one of the most rewarding
journeys of your life!
On behalf of our Miss Perham and Miss Heart of the Lakes Committee I want to thank
you for choosing our program. We are excited to continue to grow and expand upon the
excellence of our program!
In case you weren’t aware our program has had tremendous success- we cannot wait to
help you succeed as well!
Miss Perham is a long standing tradition within our community. As Miss Perham you
become a recognized citizen of our community, active volunteer within our area schools,
and are a dominant figure at our Annual Turtle Festival.
In 2005, our 1st Miss Heart of the Lakes- Karyn Stordahl was crowned Miss Minnesota!
In the following years we have had 4 of our Miss HOTL place in the top 5, several place
in the top 10 and 1 receive an honor of Breakout Talent award for her Rookie year! Our
Miss Perham’s always have great success as well- many have received awards and all
have received immense scholarships!
This year marks a special addition- we are adding Miss Heart of the Lakes Outstanding
Teen to our pageant family!
Within this packet you will find:
1) Director and Committee Information
2) Key Dates and Events
3) Paperwork Checklist
4) Paperwork & Eligibility
5) Wardrobe/ Pageant Checklist
7) Areas of Competition
Director and Committee Information
The Miss Perham &Miss Heart of the Lakes Mission is to support the
4 Points of the Miss America crown:
Scholarship, Style, Service & Success
Each member of our committee is dedicated to enriching the lives of our contestants.
Upon arrival, we hope you enjoy your time with us in our community and look forward to
working with the three lucky women who will represent us all for the pageant year!
Throughout each titleholder’s year of service she will be equipped with a variety of useful tools
for her every day life.
WE are passionate about utilizing our unique skills as a team. From day one of you being
crowned, you will receive dedicated service from us in the following areas:
1. Interview preparation
2. Talent Review and preparation
3. Stage Presence enhancement
4. Public Speaking opportunities and development
5. Platform Development
6. Fitness plan and education
******Not an all inclusive list******
As director of this program, I personally support each young woman, her family, and this
committee through the following core values:
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
Key dates and Pertinent Information!
Mandatory Paperwork deadline- Saturday, July 9th
 All paperwork must be turned in via email or mail and you must have received a confirmation receipt from the committee.
Possible Practice: Thursday, July 21st, Time TBD @ Perham High School Auditorium
 We will email all contestants with exact times once we decide to hold this practice.
Pageant Rehearsal: Friday, July 22nd 1pm-6pm @ Perham High School Auditorium
 We will rehearse the production number; talent rehearsal will be 2 times through for each contestant, and then proceed with
full dress rehearsal! Please ensure you have your FULL wardrobe with you, hair and makeup will not be necessary for the
rehearsal.
Pageant Date: Saturday, July 23rd - Prompt Arrival at 8 am
 We will announce interview times and contestant order at Practice or via email.
 If we have over 10 contestants Lunch will be provided along with a light dinner before the pageant. Please bring with you
any snacks, and water you will require during the day. You will not be permitted to leave campus once interviews begin.
 Parents/ travel companions are allowed in the dressing room to help you unpack your items for the 1 st half hour. Parents/
travel companions are not allowed back into the school or theater until the doors open for the pageant at 6pm Friday
Evening.
1st Meeting with Directors Sunday, July 24th- Saturday 9am- Location TBD
 We will review your judges critiques, provide a calendar of events, schedule dates for Web calls, in person preparations,
shopping trips, and begin discussion of your plans for your platform- be prepared to WORK right away Saturday morning!
Events planned throughout the 2015/2016 year that you will be required to attend:
Community Events
(A FULL Calendar will be provided to the winners)
Pageant Related
(A FULL Calendar will be provided to the winners)
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Daddy Daughter Dance (date TBD)
Women of Focus Christmas Bazaar- November
Festival of Lights Parade- December
Turtle Fest- End of June 2017
Relay For Life- Perham July 2017
Minimum of 3 events w/in the community for your
Platform throughout 2016/2017
 Attend 2 Power Hour, Rotary, or Other Perham Area
functions during your year
Contestant Orientation- TBD March/April 2017
Once a month check in with Director
Once a month Platform Related Event
State Pageant June 2017
2017 Miss Perham/ Miss HOTL Pageant
Paperwork Checklist
Local Contestant Forms 2016
Miss Perham
Miss Heart of the Lakes &
Miss Heart of the Lakes Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program
All paperwork is due via email ASAP no later than July 9th
Pageant Forms
Intent to Participate
MAO Resume
Platform Statement
Birth Certificate
Drivers License from MN or
proof of residency
Due Date
ASAP
ASAP
ASAP
ASAP
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Transcript or report card
ASAP
Local Contract & Scholarship
Rules & Regulations Form
Additional Items Required
Photo
(Digital Image emailed)
Comments
Email to perhampageants@yahoo.com
This fact sheet will be included in the information given to the judges.
Do not embellish any facts about yourself- just be yourself.
All contestants are required to have a platform. This will be given to the
judges.
This is required to verify that you meet the age requirements of the
program
Proof of residency is required to ensure you are eligible to compete within
the state of Minnesota and/or our closed title Miss Perham.
Your most recent official transcript from Middle School- (Teen), High
School- (Teen and Miss) or College- (Miss) that you are currently
attending is required.
If you have graduated, your final transcript must be submitted. Judges will
not see your transcript.
ASAP
July 9th
ASAP
Comments
This will be used for Marketing Purposes Prior to the Pageant date
Accompaniment CD (2 copies)
or MP3
July 9th
All contestants whose talent requires a musical accompaniment Must
provide that accompaniment on CD. Be conscious of the quality of the
master, because The better the master, the better it will sound for your
performance. You must provide TWO copies of your CD(this is important,
as Burned copies don’t always work) Both copies must be labeled with
your name. NOTE: YOUR TALENT PRESENTATION MUST BE 90
seconds OR LESS IN LENGTH.
Children's Miracle Network
July 31st
Comments
Registration online
CMN verification printout
(Miss only)
ASAP
As soon as
completed
or July 23rd
www.missamerica4kids.org
IMPORTANT: After you have qualified (made the $100 donation for one
pageant or a maximum of $400 for all pageants entered) you must copy
off the receipt and provide that to us.
Paperwork & Eligibility
All paperwork can be accessed at our website: www.MissPerhamScholarships.com
Paperwork is due by July 9th via email to: perhampageants@yahoo.com
 You will receive an email back from the committee acknowledging your paperwork and its completion
status.
 Please send items in ASAP as many are needed for press releases prior to the pageant!
In order to be eligible to compete you must meet the following criteria:
Miss Perham1) Must be between the ages of 17-24; Must be graduating high school prior to the state pageant
in June of 2017; Can not be 24 prior to December 31st of 2016.
2) Must live, work or attend school full time within 30 Miles of the Perham City Limits
Miss Heart of the Lakes1) Must be between the ages of 17-24; Must graduating high school prior to the state pageant in
June of 2017; can not be 24 prior to December 31st of 2016.
2) Must live, work or attend school full time within the State of Minnesota
Miss Heart of the Lakes Outstanding Teen1) Must be between the ages of 12-17; (Age minimum of 13 by July 31st, 2017 and no older
than 17 as of July 31st, 2017)
2) Must live, work or attend school full time within the State of Minnesota
Pageant Day Outline
*Schedule is subject to change up until the week prior to the pageant*
Time
Event
8:00 AM
Arrival of Contestants
8:30
Production Number Review
9:00 AM
Review of Walking Patterns
Additional Information
Be Prompt! You have exactly 30 Minutes to unload and set up your space
with the help of your travel companion/ parent.
Travel Companions are NOT permitted to stay on campus during the day. If
needed contact can be made as approved by the committee
In the Auditorium- No heels required
In Auditorium- Heels Required
Teens Fitness: http://maoteen.org/production/2014/LF/index.html
Miss Minnesota Arrival
10:45
AM
9:15 AM
10:00
10:08
10:16
10:24
10:32
10:40
10:48
10:56
11:0411:15
12:00
12:10
12:20
12:30
12:40
12:50
1:00
1:10
1:20
1:30
1:40
1:50
2:00 pm
2:15pm
Return to Dressing room to prepare for Interview
Snacks available in Dressing Rooms for Contestants & Committee
Judges Arrival- Lunch Provided
Judges Orientation 9:30-10am
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Interview- Teen
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Interview- Teen
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Interview- Teen
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Interview- Teen
5-10 Minute Break
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Interview- Miss Perham
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Interview
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Interview
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Interview
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Interview
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Interview
5-10 Minute Break
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Interview Miss- HOTL
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Talent HOTL
Talent HOTL
Talent HOTL
Talent HOTL
Talent HOTL
Talent HOTL
Talent HOTL
Talent Teen
Talent Teen
Talent Teen
Talent Teen
Talent Teen
Talent Teen
Talent Teen
Talent Teen
Talent Perham
Talent Perham
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Interview
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Talent Perham
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Interview
Interview
Interview
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Talent Perham
Talent Perham
Talent Perham
3:00
3:30
3:45
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Interview
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Interview
Judges Depart for Break/ lite appetizers at location TBD
Contestants free to use the Auditorium for Walking practice, rehearsal of talent w/o sound
Doors Open to Public
Judges Return
Contestants ready in Production Number
4:00 PM
Promptly Show Begins!
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Wardrobe/ Pageant Checklist
Production Number: Black Cocktail Dress, Nude or Black Shoes
Interview- Sheath dress, Blouse & skirt, Suit, or business appropriate dress with heels
Miss Swimsuit- 1 or 2 Piece in Good Taste
Teen Physical Fitness- Black Yoga Style Capris and Colored Workout Tank Top or T-shirt
(No wearing Sports Bra only!)
***You MUST have reviewed and practiced the fitness routine prior to arriving!
http://maoteen.org/production/2015LF/index.html - found at this link!
Talent- Please bring any props you require (i.e. chair, table, etc.)
Grand Piano is provided
Music Stands and sheet music are NOT permitted for use during talent
- all talent pieces are to be 100% memorized
Microphone options- Hands free- head set, Cordless Microphone, Microphone on Stand
***No changes in lighting are permitted- all contestants will have basic White Lights on stage with colored
light background chosen for set design only. ***
Evening Gown- Floor length Gown
Shoes- Please plan to wear either Clear or Nude Heels for your Swimsuit Competition. Keep heel height in
good taste and appropriate to the competition!
Makeup- bring all essential Makeup items with you
Hair- You will NOT be permitted to leave to have your hair styled. Kasandra and a few other stage
hands will be available to help you minimally as needed.
Bring all Curlers, Hair spray, curling irons, pony tails, bobby pins, brushes, combs, etc that you will be
using! If you require multiple appliances please plan to bring a surge protector strip with you.
Jewelry- Please plan to wear earrings for each area of competition- they do NOT need to be bold for Interview,
Swimsuit or Fitness!
Additional*Mirrors are provided- however, you will likely be sharing with 1-2 other girls
*NO spray tanning on the premises allowed!
* Steamer will be available but plan to have dresses pressed prior to arrival as we do not have time to maintain
everyone’s dresses.
* Water and food is provided- if you require specific dietary needs please pack accordingly.
Areas of Competition
Miss Perham & Miss Heart of the Lakes
Miss HOTL Outstanding Teen
Private Interview- 25% of score
 No Intro,
 9:30- 9 Minutes & 30 Seconds
 Closing Remarks of 30 seconds
Private Interview- 25% of score
 6 Minutes
 No Intro, No Closing
Talent - 35% of score
Evening Wear 20%
On-Stage Question - 5%
Lifestyle and Fitness - 15%
Talent - 35% of score
Evening Wear/On-Stage Question - 25%
Lifestyle and Fitness - 15%