The
Miss Southwestern Regional
Phi Beta Sigma
Pageant
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Application
NAME_____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________
CITY_______________________________ STATE_______________ ZIP CODE_______________
PHONE (H)_________________________ CELL_________________ PAGER__________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS_________________________________________ AGE____________________
UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER REPRESENTING______________________________________
LAST SCHOOL OF ATTENDANCE___________________________________________________
MAJOR____________________________ CURRENT CUMULATIVE G.P.A._________________
CLASSICATION____________________ PROJECTED GRADUATION DATE_______________
LIST ALL ORGANIZATIONS CURRENTLY A MEMBER OF:
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PAGEANT/HOMECOMING OR MODEL EXPERIENCE:
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HOBBIES:
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DECRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD________________________________________________
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Signature of Contestant Signature of Chapter President
PLEASE ATTACH A ½ PAGE BIOGRAPHY AND COLOR 4X6 PHOTO OF YOU WITH THE PACKET

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Miss Southwestern Regional
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The Interview
The interview will take place prior to the pageant earlier in the day. The attire will be business professional.
Presentation—Shades of Blue Sportswear
Each contestant will be presented to the judges and audience with an introduction speech about themselves and career goals. Shades of Blue will be the theme of the category. The attire will be non-active sportswear. 60% of the attire must be blue.
Talent Competition
Contestants will perform a talent of their choice with a minimum of 5 minutes but not to exceed 7 minutes. Please provide a description of talent and any props needed.
Swimwear Competition
Contestants will model a one-piece bathing suit with accessories of your choice. The color will be the choice of the contestant. All bathing suits should be in a tasteful manner.
Evening Gown Competition
Contestants are required to wear a FORMAL evening gown in this category.
Question and Response
Contestants will be asked impromptu questions.

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Miss Southwestern Regional
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The Miss Southwestern Regional Phi Beta Sigma Pageant 2005 judging system is designed to promote diversity, individuality, and overall achievement among all contestants. Judges score the individual contestants immediately following each phase of the competition. Contestants are scored totally on a 1-100 point scale in whole numbers; within each category (more than one contestant may receive the same score). There is one panel of judges for the entire competition. All judges have been educated about the Miss Southwestern Regional, Phi Beta Sigma pageant
2005 judging system and represent a variety of professional sectors within their communities. Contestants may receive an additional 1-5 point’s (maximum 5) for the sell of advertisements in the excess of the $400 minimum advertisements sales.
The Interview 30%
Overall first impression
Personal appearance
Personality
Ability to dialogue in conversation
Presentation—“Shade of Blue Sportswear” 10%
Creativity of sportswear and personal introduction
Overall appearance (accessories, hair, make-up)
Talent Competition 20%
Stage presence
Originality of talent
Totality of all elements (including costume, props, voice, use of body, choreography)
Overall performance
Swimwear Competition 15%
Overall first impression
Overall physique (compliment height, weight and bone structure)
Sense of confidence and attractiveness
Evening Gown Competition 15%
Overall first impression
Sense of attractiveness
Stage presence (poise, grace, style)
Technique, including walk, posture, etc.
Sense of confidence
Question and Response 10%
Response in context with speech and grammar and Emotional control

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THE MISS SOUTHWESTERN REGIOANL, PHI BETA SIGMA PAGEANT IS A NON
DISCRIMANATORY EVENT OPEN TO ALL FEMALES REGARDLESS OF:
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Race and/or National Origin
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Religion
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Undergraduate-Graduate Classification
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Organization affiliation
Contestants must NOT be older than 25 years old
$100.00 Entry fee is NON-REFUNDABLE
All Photos are the property of PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED.
All contestants are required to sell a minimum of $400.00 in advertisements.
5 points will be deducted from the final score if $400 advertisements are not sold.
I, _____________________________, have received and read a copy of the application packet with all of the rules, guidelines, requirements, and pageant score sheet and hereby agree to the rules, terms and conditions of the Miss
Southwestern Regional, Phi Beta Sigma Pageant.
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I, also, agree that the decision of the judges is FINAL and I am entitled to see a copy of my performance results.
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I further understand that is I am chosen for the Miss Southwestern Regional, Phi Beta Sigma, I must be unwed and without child (ren).
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Furthermore, I must remain unwed ad without child (ren) during my reign.
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I further understand that I am NOT an agent for the Miss Southwestern Region, Phi Beta Sigma Pageant and
I am not authorized to act on behalf of the fraternity other than permitted in my capacity as a contestant or the Miss Southwestern Regional, Phi beta Sigma Pageant, if selected.
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I further understand any violation of the pageant rules, regulations, and/or failure to serve in the capacity as the Miss Southwestern Regional, Phi Beta Sigma if selected, may be grounds for removal or the termination of my reign.
This disclaimer must accompany entry fee and photo.
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SIGNATURE OF CONTESTANT
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DATE
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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COMISSION EXPIRES
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REGIONAL DIRECTOR
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2 ND REGIONAL DIRECTOR

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Miss Southwestern Regional
Phi Beta Sigma
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All applications and photos are due by FEBRUARY 28, 2005
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The Application Entry Fee is $100.00 (non-refundable). Make checks payable to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity,
Inc. Only checks and money orders are allowed. *The Entry Fee is due the same date as application
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No Fire, No Water, No Animal Acts permitted.
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Contestants should check in by 3:00 P.M. on Date T.B.A.
*Contestants arriving after designated time will have five points deducted from final score.
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Rehearsals are MANDATORY and all contestants are required to attend.
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In the event of a tie, a TIEBREAKER QUESTION will be asked.
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Please be courteous and professional to all fellow contestants.
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SELL A MINIMUM OF $400.00 of ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROGRAM SOUVINEIR
JOURNAL. Ad Prices: Full Page $100.00, ½ Page $75.00, ½ Page $50.00; Business Card $25.00, Patron $15.00.
 5 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM FINAL SCORE IF MINIMUM ADS ARE NOT SOLD benefit National Scholarship programs.
. Proceeds to
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Contestants must be unwed and without child (ren) at the time of the pageant. If chosen, she must remain unwed and without child (ren) during her reign.
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Contestants must NOT be older than 25 years of age.
Winner and Obligations
$800.00; TIARA; TROPHY; SASH, FLOWERS
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Represent the Southwestern Region of Phi Beta Sigma at undergraduate chapter pageants in 2005 and 2006
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Serve as hostess at fraternity events and projects
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Assist in the promotion of fraternity events
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Compete in the International Miss Phi Beta Sigma Pageant
1 st Runner Up … Trophy and Flowers
2 nd Runner Up … Trophy and Flowers
Category Awards
WINNER PER CATEGORY, MISS CONGENIALITY, MISS PHOTOGENIC, AND MISS SIGMA SPIRIT
ALL CONTESTANTS WILL RECEIVE A PAGEANT GIFT BAG

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Miss Southwestern Regional
Phi Beta Sigma
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Sample Letter
Soror Barbara C. Moore, International Grand Basileus
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Benedict College
Colombia, South Carolina 29204
Dear Soror Moore:
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc . is an international organization founded on the principles of
Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. It is the desire of the Fraternity to bring events to the local community that will foster support for educational programs and educational awareness.
It is in the spirit of promoting scholarship that Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is promoting and sponsoring The International Miss Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Pageant. The pageant is scheduled on July,
2005 (Time and Place TBA). Proceeds from the pageant will benefit the Fraternity’s EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIP FUND , which is 501 (c) (3) designated to assist financially disadvantaged students in our local school district to pursue an undergraduate degree at any University or College of their choice.
I am soliciting your support in this effort by asking you to purchase an ad in the program souvenir journal. The ad rates are as follows:
Full page
½ Page
¼ Page
$150.00
$100.00
$75.00
Business Card
Patron
$50.00
$25.00
All camera- ready ads and money are due by May, 2005. Enclosed is an advertisement form. Please make checks payable to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Additionally, I thank you in advance for your support of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and its mission.
Sincerely,
Brother Marion Wright, Coordinator
Miss International Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

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Advertisement and donation proceeds will benefit the fraternity’s Educational Scholarship Fund, which is a 501 © (3) designated to assist the financially disadvantaged students in out local school districts to pursue an undergraduate degree at any University or College of their choice.
____Full Page…$100.00
____Half Page…. $75.00
____Fourth Page…$50.00
____Business card…$25.00
____Patron…$15.00
We are a 501 © (3) Organization
Print or Type only (person buying the advertisement)
NAME_____________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________
CITY_________________________________________________STATE_______________ZIP____________
Make Checks and/or Money Orders Payable To:
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
The Miss Southwestern Region, Phi Beta Sigma Pageant
Date (TBA)
Place (TBA)
Time (TBA)
Deadline for Advertisement is FEBRUARY 28, 2004
Advertisement Solicited by:
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(Contestant Name )
“Culture for Service and Service for Humanity”

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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING
PERSONS:
Robert L. Roby,
IV
C/o Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
1081 Campus Postal Station
Memphis, TN 38152
Roby4_Business@yahoo.com
TBA
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Phi Beta Sigma
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Helpful Hints for Contestants
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Miss Southwestern Regional
Phi Beta Sigma
Pageant 2005
Application Checklist
Due before February 28, 2005
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PAGEANT APPLICATION
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ENTRY FEE OF $50.00 ( made payable to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.)
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PERSONAL 1-2 PAGE BIOGRAPHY
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4X6 COLOR PHOTO
(will be used as publicity photos)
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SIGNED DISCLAIMER
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TALENT INFORMATION (including props needed, assistance i.e. accompanist, etc.)
Please send ALL information to the following person and address:
Mr. Robert L. Roby,
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C/o Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
1081 Campus Postal Station
Memphis, TN 38152
Roby4_Business@yahoo.com