2010
Little Miss AKA Pageant
“Our Precious Pearls: Exploring a Season of Promise”
Informational Packet
hosted by
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
LMAKA Tentative Calendar of Events
(Dates and times are subject to change – See list below for information regarding dates in BOLD)
Event
Workshops/Practice
LMAKA Informational
Location
Date
Time
OU Health Sciences Center
Room 262
Saturday, March 13th
1:30 p.m.
LMAKA Practice 1
Pageant Workshop
OU Health Sciences Center
Room 262
Saturday, March 27th
11-1
LMAKA Practice 2
Pageant Workshop
OU Health Sciences Center
Room 262
Saturday, April 17th
11-1
LMAKA Practice 3
Pageant Workshop
OU Health Sciences Center
Room 262
Saturday, May 15th
11-1
LMAKA Practice 4
Community Service:
JDRF Diabetes Walk
OSU-OKC Campus
Saturday, June 5th
TBD
LMAKA Practice 5
Pageant Party
TBD
Saturday, June 19th
TBD
LMAKA Practice 6
Pageant Practice /
Program Photos
OU Health Sciences Center
Room 262
Saturday, July 19th
11-1
LMAKA Practice 7
Pageant Practice
Edmond Community Center
Saturday, August 21st
11-1
LMAKA Practice 8
Pageant Practice
Edmond Community Center
Sat., September 11th
11-1
LMAKA Dress Rehearsal
Dress Rehearsal
Edmond Community Center
Friday, September 17th
6:30-9
Pageant
Edmond Community Center
Sat.., September 18th
3-5
LMAKA Pageant
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2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Important Deadlines – NO EXCEPTIONS
* A $75 Registration Fee and Contract is due April 1, 2010. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The registration fee includes a pageant t-shirt, professional photos, a souvenir program book and a pageant
party.
* A minimum of $100 and all other monies collected for advertisements, patrons, and donations are
due Saturday, August 21st, 2010. NO LATER THAN 11:30AM.
* Essays and Scrapbooks are due Saturday, August 21st, 2010.
* Pageant Ticket Money is due Friday, September 17th, 2010 to be counted towards your final score NO
LATER THAN 7:30PM.
*A member of Sigma Sigma Omega will be collecting all monies for the pageant. On dates when
money will be collected she will be there ½ hour before and the 1st ½ hour of the workshop.
(example: If workshop starts at 1pm she will be there from 12:30-1:30)
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2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Contestant Contact Information
Contestant’s Name:
Mother’s/Guardian Name:
Father’s/Guardian Name:
Address:
City:
Phone Number: (
State:
Zip Code:
)
Secondary Phone Number: (
)
Email Address:
Parents/Guardians: Please notify us if any of your contact information changes.
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2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Contestant Information
Name:
Age*: _________
Date of Birth: __________________________
School: _____________________________________ Grade**: _______________
Social Security Number:
T-shirt Size: Youth:
(circle one)
Adult:
_____________________________________ (for savings bond issuance)
Small
Small
Medium
Medium
Large
Large
X-Large
Mother’s/Guardian Name:
Father’s/Guardian Name:
Siblings Information:
Name:
Age:
________________________________
______
________________________________
______
________________________________
______
Favorite Color: ___________________________________________
Favorite Subject in school: __________________________________
Favorite Book: ____________________________________________
Favorite Movie: ___________________________________________
Favorite Role Model and Why: _______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
*Age at time of pageant will determine category
** Grade will be updated on August 21st, 2010.
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2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Contestant Information
List extracurricular activities, honors and interests.
List your hobbies.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
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2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Pageant Scoring Breakdown
“Little Miss Tea Rose” (ages 4 – 6)* and “Little Miss Ivy” (ages 7 – 9)*
Total of monies collected**
Scrapbook
Poise/Intro
Poise/Formal Wear
Talent
Attendance
25 points
25 points
15 points
10 points
10 points
15 points
--------------------------100 points
“Little Miss Pearl” (ages 10 –12)* and “Little Miss Rosette” (ages 13 –15)*
Total of monies collected**
Essay (300 words)
Poise/Intro
Poise/Formal Wear
Talent
Attendance
25 points
25 points
15 points
10 points
10 points
15 points
--------------------------100 points
* Age at time of pageant
** Total of monies collected from ad sales, ticket sales, and donations.
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Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Rules and Regulations
Advertisement
All monies collected for advertisements, patrons, and donations must be turned in Saturday,
August 21st, 2010 and money collected counts towards the contestant’s points. For every one full page
ad sold the contestant will receive an additional souvenir book. NOTE: Purchase of two half-page ads
does not constitute one full page ad.
Ticket Sales
All monies collected for ticket sales must be turned in by Friday, September 17th, 2010 and
money collected counts towards the contestant’s points.
Scrapbook
The Little Miss Tea Rose and Little Miss Ivy contestants are required to make a scrapbook.
Contestants will display their artistic ability by creating a scrapbook based on workshops presented
and community service. Scrapbook must be completed by the contestant. The scrapbook must contain
at least 8 pages. One (1) page for each of the following: Biography, Health, Financial Literacy,
Community Service, Etiquette, and the Going Green initiative by “How I can help Mother Earth” and
two (2) pages on the “Promise” theme.
Essay & Leadership Portfolio
Contestants are to submit a hand written essay based on the theme of the pageant. The essay
must be written by the contestant. The “Little Miss Pearl” and the “Little Miss Rosette” contestants are
required to handwrite a 300 word essay. Essays will be judged on grammar, spelling, and creativity
and are due Saturday, August 21st, 2010. See essay and portfolio guidelines on page 11 for further
details.
Formal Wear
See attire guidelines on page nine.
Talent
Contestants must perform a talent for the pageant. The talent routine can be of their choice but
cannot be longer than 2 minutes. Examples of talent routines are dancing, cheering, singing, poetry
reading, playing an instrument, etc.
Attendance
Contestant must be present at pageant practices and activities to earn attendance points. Girls’
age 4 – 9 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Escorts
Each Contestant is required to have an escort during the formal wear competition. Escorts are
required to attend Dress Rehearsal and must wear black dress pants, white shirt, and green
cummerbunds. Escorts are responsible for renting the cummerbunds. Rental fee must be paid in
advance.
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2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Attire Guidelines
“Little Miss Tea Rose” (Ages 4 – 6) and “Little Miss Ivy” (Ages 7- 9)
Opening Number: Pageant t-shirt (provided), Black pants (no jeans), White tennis shoes*
White pageant dress tea length or longer
White stockings or white ruffle/lace ankle socks
White patent leather or dress shoes (black shoes allowed but white shoes are preferred)
White pearl necklace and earrings
White hair accessories
White gloves (optional)
“Little Miss Pearl” (Ages 10 – 12) and “Little Miss Rosette” (Ages 13 – 15)
Opening Number: Pageant t-shirt (provided), Black pants (no jeans), White tennis shoes*
White formal ballroom dresses (full dress)
White tights or panty hose
White dress shoes (black shoes allowed but white shoes are preferred)
White pearl necklace and earrings
White hair accessories
White elbow length gloves or regular (optional)
Escorts for all contestants
White button down shirt (long-sleeved)
Black pants/slacks
Black shoes
Tie/Cummerbund **
*May be changed at a later date
**To be rented by escort/contestant from Al’s Formal Wear
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2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Dress Shop List
Nancy’s Formal Wear
6702 NE 23rd
(405) 427-8776
David’s Bridal
5503 NW Expressway
(405) 722-1500
Bryon and Co.
5107 N. Shartel
(405) 842-7966
Lilli’s Casa De Novias
801 NW 23rd
(405) 525-0176
Sabra Bridal and Formal
7101 NW Expressway Ste 420
(405) 720-6797
Pomp and Pageantry Bridal Shop
7317 S. Western Ave
(405) 631-1927
Bridal Factory
10803 N. May Ave
(405) 775-9020
Tuxedo Shop List
Al’s Formal Wear
6310 N. May Ave
(405) 842-3400
Tom’s Formal Wear
5240 S. Penn Ave.
(405) 681-0309
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2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Essay / Leadership Portfolio Requirements
Twenty-five percent of the combined score will come from a written essay and leadership
portfolio. An essay is an organized collection of the writer’s thoughts about a person, place,
thing or idea. In your required essay you will write about “How my season of promise can
make a better tomorrow.” Grammar, punctuation, spelling and research will be considered in
the judging.
In the Leadership Portfolio, contestants will display their numerous leadership abilities by
creating a portfolio (similar to a scrapbook) of their different activities which utilizes their
leadership skills. The leadership portfolio must be completed by the contestant. The portfolio
must contain at least 4 pages. One page for each of the following: Biography, Future
ambitions, and two pages of Leadership activities. It is not limited to four pages, it can be
more if the contestant so chooses.
Word requirements are as follows:
“Little Miss Pearl” (ages 10-12)
300 word essay
Neatly hand-written
“Little Miss Rosette” (ages 13-15)
300 word essay
Neatly hand-written
**Essays and Porfolios are due August 21st, 2010. NO EXCEPTIONS
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Awards
2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
The following awards will be given on the night of the “Little Miss AKA” Pageant.
1. Age Category Crowned Winner: In each category there will be one contestant crowned
as the titleholder for her category based on the highest points scored.
2. LMAKA Winner: There will be one contestant crowned as “Little Miss AKA”. The
winner will determined based on the highest points scored from all three categories.
3. ESP Winner: The ESP winner will go to the contestant who sells the most ads, which
includes advertisements, patrons, and donations. They will receive a US savings bond
worth 60% of the money raised by the contestant.
4. ESP Runner-Up’s: There will also be a Runner Up’s to the ESP winner who will receive
a US savings bond.
 1st Runner- Up will receive a US savings bond worth 40% of the money raised by
the contestant.

2nd Runner- UP will receive a US savings bond worth 30% of the money raised by
the contestant.
 All remaining contestants
a. Raised $400 or more – will receive a US savings bond worth 20% of the
money raised.
b. Raised less than $400 – will receive a US savings bond worth $50.
5. Scrapbook Winner: The “Little Miss Tea Rose” contestant with the best scrapbook will
be awarded, as well as the best scrapbook for the “Little Miss Ivy” category.
6. Essay Winner: The “Little Miss Pearl” and the “Little Miss Rosette” contestant with the
best essay will be awarded.
7. Talent Winner: The contestant scoring the highest points in talent in each category will
be the talent winner.
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2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Awards
8. Crowd Pleaser Winner: The contestant who has the most money in their jar at the end
of the pageant will be awarded. All monies will go to help benefit the Cheryl Maynard
Fowler Memorial Scholarship fund.
9. Participation Certificates: All contestants will receive a participation certificate and a
trophy.
10. Escorts: All escorts will receive a participation certificate and a medal.
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Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Sample Advertising Letter
To Whom It May Concern:
I am proud to announce that my daughter is participating in the 2010 “Little Miss AKA”
Pageant. The Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is sponsoring the
pageant. The “Little Miss AKA “pageant is designed to promote academic excellence, to
reinforce strong leadership, and to cultivate personal and social growth. These goals are
attained by creating a special atmosphere and by rewarding contestants according to
individual excellence. Copies of the brochure will be provided to participants and full-page
contributors.
I would greatly appreciate your support through the purchase of an ad or by being on the
patron list.
Ad fees:
Inside front/back cover (picture included)
Full page
½ Page
¼ Page
Business Card
Picture (½ page or full page ads only)
Donations
$150.00
$100.00
$ 50.00
$ 25.00
$ 15.00
$ 10.00
Any Amount
All monies are due August 21st, 2010 in order for the contestant to be eligible to earn points. If
you able to contribute to her efforts, please return the completed advertising contract along
with any business cards or artwork with a check made payable to Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc.
If you have any questions or wish for me to pick up your contribution, you can reach me at
___________________. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Parent of
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Consent Form
2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
The “Little Miss AKA” pageant is designed to promote academic excellence, to reinforce strong leadership, and to
cultivate personal and social growth. These goals are attained by, creating a special atmosphere and rewarding
contestants according to individual excellence.
I,______________________________________ have agreed to allow __________________________________ to
participate in the “Little Miss AKA“ pageant presented by the Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Inc.
__________
I understand that the total fee to participate in the “Little Miss AKA” pageant is $175. This is
explained as follows.
__________
I agree to pay a registration fee of $75.00 by April 1st, 2010. I understand that the registration fee
includes a pageant t-shirt, professional photos, a souvenir program book and a pageant party.
__________
I agree to raise a minimum of $100 in advertisements by Saturday, August 21st, 2010. I
understand that the money will be used for workshop materials, awards fee, printing, and other
benefits contestants will receive.
__________
I understand that the last day to drop my child from the pageant and not be liable for the $100 in
ad fees is by May 15th, 2010.
__________
I understand that monies raised from selling advertisements, patrons, or donations do not count
towards contestants score in the pageant if turned in after August 21st, 2010.
__________
I understand that monies raised from selling pageant tickets will not count towards contestants
score in the pageant if turned in after September 17th, 2010.
__________
I certify the information contained in this application packet is correct to the best of my
knowledge.
__________
Should my child not participate in the “Little Miss AKA” pageant, I understand the registration
fee and all monies raised are non-refundable.
__________
I will fulfill the responsibilities designed in the application for my child to compete in the pageant
on September 18th, 2010.
______________________________
(Printed Name)
____________________________________
(Participant’s Parent/Guardian signature)
(Date)
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Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Deadlines & Important Dates to Remember
Event
Date
First Practice
Saturday, March 27th
Contestant Contact and Information Sheet Due
Saturday, March 27th
Registration Money and Consent Form,
APRIL 1ST
Last day to drop with no advertising fees
Saturday, May 15th
Community Service Activity-JDRF Walk
Saturday, June 5th
Pageant Party
Saturday, June 19th
Program Photo Session
Saturday, July 17th
Advertisements and Money Due
Saturday, August 21st
Essay/Portfolio and Scrapbook Due
Saturday, August 21st
Pageant Ticket Money Due
Friday, September 17th
“Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Saturday, September 18th
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2010 “Little Miss AKA” Pageant
Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Sigma Sigma Omega Contact Information
Felicia Parker – Little Miss AKA Chairman
Cell:
Email:
(405) 812-5357
feparker12@yahoo.com
Ojala Keith – Little Miss AKA Vice-Chairman
Cell:
Email:
(405) 370-0763
ojala_t@yahoo.com
Sorya Russell – Little Miss AKA Vice-Chairman
Cell:
Email:
(405) 245-3055
slrussell@1908@hotmail.com
Roilyne Achong – Little Miss AKA Vice-Chairman
Cell:
Email:
(405) 823-0758
roilyne@yahoo.com
Jamila Woodard – Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter President
Home:
Cell:
Email:
(405) 341-6735
(405) 830-0349
jamila_woodard@yahoo.com
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