Melodie Bobbitt, Executive Director Autumneveproductions.com [email protected] 334-590-4729

______Dear Contestant,

Thank you for your interest in the Miss and Teen City of Oaks USA Pageants to be held Saturday, August 10th, 2019 at the beautiful Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center (1801 Nash St, Sanford, NC 27330). We look forward to crowning a miss and teen winner and working with both throughout the year.

The prize package for each of our 2 winners includes: an official Miss USA preliminary crown and banner, entry fees to the Miss USA pageant ($495), AS WELL AS one of the two state-required program book ad pages for the 2019 USA and Miss North Carolina Teen USA Pageants ($500). These pageants are held in the fall of 2019 in High Point, NC. In addition, each winner will also receive pageant coaching and Miss USA interview preparation training ($650). (Each prize package has an actual cash value of over $1800, but may not be substituted for a cash prize). Each of our winners will be responsible for the one additional $500 ad page required by the Miss North Carolina USA state pageant. You may wish to solicit sponsorship to cover the required ad page, which could result in no out of pocket costs for you to enter the state pageant. We will instruct winners on how to solicit for sponsorship and additional funding.

The items below must be completed and returned via mail or Email to Autumn Eve Productions: Mail to: Autumn Eve Productions (508 Stratford Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597) or Email to: [email protected] by the Wednesday, July 31, 2019, contestant entry deadline.

Mail the following to 508 Stratford Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597 (must be received by Wednesday, July 31, 2019): ______Completed Application/Fact Sheet (MUST be typed and limited to 1 page) ______$250 Entry fee (Check made payable to: Autumn Eve Productions), (May also be paid online at the website) ______Completed Contestant Contact Information Sheet ______Signed and Initialed Delegate Contract for Autumn Eve Productions ______Copy of birth certificate or driver’s license (May also be submitted via the website using the upload files tab)

Upload the following using the upload files tab on the website (Autumneveproductions.com) by Wednesday, July 31, 2019. ______Headshot in JPEG file format sized for print at 5x7 inches. (preferred resolution of 1500 x 2100 pixels @ 300ppi) or larger.

For you to keep: ______Schedule of Events (for you to keep)

Age requirements for this year’s pageant season: ➢ Teen contestants must have birthdates between 2001 and 2005. ➢ All birthdates during 2001 are eligible for Teen or Miss competitions (contestant’s choice). ➢ Miss contestants must have birthdates between 1992 and 2001.

Tickets will be on sale at registration the day of the pageant and one hour before the show. All tickets are general admission and are $15.00 (includes one program book).

The theme of this year’s pageant is “Gold.” Competition phases include interview, swimsuit for Miss and fitness wear for Teens, and evening gown, with all phases counting equally in the total score. Regarding wardrobe: Interview: dress, skirt and top, pants and top – something that shows your sense of style and is age appropriate. Opening Number: attire should be a black cocktail dress. Swimsuit can be a one or two piece of your choice; no string bikinis or thongs. For teens, Fitness Wear bottoms can be long or short. Evening Gown – a full length gown of your choice that is age appropriate.

If you have any questions, please call or e-mail us. We look forward to meeting you, experiencing a wonderful competition and crowning our TWO new winners!

Sincerely, Melodie Bobbitt, Executive Director Autumn Eve Productions

City of Oaks Miss and Teen USA Teen ____ Miss ____ (Please check your age division.)

FACT SHEET - MUST BE TYPED and no longer than one page.

Name: Age: DOB:

School, College and/or Occupation: Year:

Major:

Ambition:

Describe yourself in one word:

Interests/Hobbies/Talents:

What one personal goal would you like to achieve this year?

What quality do you like most about yourself and why?

Why did you enter the pageant? What do you hope to gain from this experience?

What topic are you an expert on and why?

Who or what inspires you and why?

Tell us something that will make us remember you.

If money and skill were no object, what would be your ideal career?

Contestant Personal Contact and Information Sheet

Teen:___ Miss:___ (Please check your age division)

Age requirements for this year’s pageant season: ➢ Teen contestants must have birthdates between 2001 and 2005. ➢ All birthdates during 2001 are eligible for Teen or Miss competitions (contestant’s choice.) ➢ Miss contestants must have birthdates between 1992 and 2001.

Name: ______Age:______

DOB: ______Address:______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Home Phone: ______E-mail: ______

Cell Phone: ______

School, College and/or Occupation: ______Year: ______

Do you have a Facebook page: Yes ____ No____

Twitter: Yes ____ No ____ (Account Name) ______

Instagram: Yes ____ No ____ (Account Name) ______

Snapchat: Yes ____ No ____ (Account Name) ______

Please list any modeling, acting, TV, or public speaking experience:

At least one of the following statements is true: Agree ____ Disagree ____

A) Must now reside in North Carolina as my permanent and primary residence for a period of at least three (3) months immediately preceding the beginning of the pageant (although I may have attended college or university elsewhere); or

B) Must have resided in North Carolina as a full-time student at a school, college, or university and will complete or have completed one entire semester, trimester, or summer session by December 31st of the pageant year, and I will continue to reside in North Carolina as a full-time student at the same school, college, or university through the State Pageant (although I may have spent or be spending the summer in another state) Furthermore, I understand that if I win the Miss North Carolina USA or Miss North Carolina Teen USA pageant, I will continue to reside in North Carolina through the 2020 Miss USA or Miss Teen USA pageant. Note: Multiple forms of residency documentation will be required for state and national pageants.

I am a female citizen of the United States: Agree ____ Disagree ____

I am not married, have never been married, and have never had a marriage annulled: Agree____ Disagree____

I am not pregnant and have never given birth to a child: Agree____ Disagree____

I have never had semi-nude or nude photos or footage taken of me: Agree____ Disagree____

I have never participated in a NATIONAL Miss USA or Miss Teen USA pageant: Agree____ Disagree____ (Participation in STATE or LOCAL PRELIMINARY Miss USA or Miss Teen USA pageants do not apply)

Parent/Legal Guardian Name(s):______

Parent Address (if different from above):______

______

Home Phone ______E-mail: ______

Cell Phone ______

Emergency Contact – Name and Number: ______

DELEGATE CONTRACT I hereby apply as an entrant in the Miss and Teen City of Oaks–NC USA Pageants for up to $995 of my entry to be paid by Autumn Eve Productions to the Miss North Carolina USA/Teen USA Pageant in the event I win a title.

Age requirements for this year’s pageant season: ➢ Teen contestants must have birthdates between 2001 and 2005. ➢ All birthdates during 2001 are eligible for Teen or Miss competitions (contestant’s choice.) ➢ Miss contestants must have birthdates between 1992 and 2001.

• I am not now married or pregnant and have never been married or had a marriage annulled, nor given birth to a child. If any of these conditions change, then I will notify my director immediately, and I understand that this may affect my eligibility.

• I agree that I have never been arrested and/or convicted of a crime that would not allow me to compete in this pageant and represent Autumn Eve Productions. If determined otherwise, I understand that my title may be removed at the discretion of Autumn Eve Productions, with any and all fees paid or unpaid to the state pageant forfeit, along with any other prizes.

• I agree to involve Autumn Eve Productions in all wardrobe selections and other activities that would be representing my title of Miss/Teen City of Oaks–NC USA.

• I agree from the date I sign this agreement until the completion of my reign to conduct my activities and life in accordance with the highest ethical and moral standards, and I will not engage in activities that might bring myself or Autumn Eve Productions public disrepute, ridicule, contempt or scandal, or might otherwise reflect unfavorably upon myself or Autumn Eve Productions. In addition, I agree that I have never posed nude or partially nude in a manner that would bring public disrepute, ridicule, contempt or scandal or might otherwise reflect unfavorably upon myself or Autumn Eve Productions. I agree and understand that Autumn Eve Productions reserves the right to revoke my title if I have conducted or conduct myself in a manner deemed inappropriate at the sole discretion of Autumn Eve Productions.

• I agree that I am a legally and medically recognized female according to the laws of the United States. I will also represent myself as a female in this pageant.

• I agree that if I win Miss/Teen City of Oaks–NC USA Pageant, that I will not participate in any other pageants during the time that I hold an Autumn Eve Productions’ title, unless authorized by Autumn Eve Productions.

• I will not hold claims against Autumn Eve Productions, volunteers or staff of Autumn Eve Productions or the staff of the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in case of any loss, damage or accidents, before, during or after our production, or actions of another Delegate or any third party at any time. Initials: ______

• I agree that I am a United States citizen. I am also a permanent resident of North Carolina and will have lived here for at least 3 months prior to the pageant, or am attending school in North Carolina. If attending school in NC, I will have completed at least one semester or session by December 31st of the pageant year.

• I understand that if I withdraw, any fees paid will be forfeited, and fees will not be refunded for any reason.

• I understand that if I should win the title of Miss or Teen City of Oaks–NC USA and decide to relinquish the title for any reason, I forfeit all fees that have been paid and must forfeit the crown, banner and my fee will not be paid to the state competition by Autumn Eve Productions.

• I understand that any photographs taken of me during the pageant by our official photographer may be used for promotional purposes by Autumn Eve Productions and or the photographer.

• Autumn Eve Productions reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of titles and/or awards to runners-up based on number of Delegates participating.

• I understand that this contract is legally binding under the laws of the State of North Carolina.

Governing Law: The contestant agrees that the laws of the State of North Carolina shall govern the validity, construction, and performance of this Agreement, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any actions relating to this Agreement shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in and serving Wake County, North Carolina.

By your signature below, applicant and parent or guardian certify that they have read and understand the rules and regulations set forth here, that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements, and will comply with the rules and regulations stated above. Any untrue statement or failure to comply may result in applicant’s disqualification.

______Signature of Applicant Date

______Signature of Parent or Guardian (If Applicant is under 21) Date

Miss & Teen City of Oaks USA Saturday, August 10th, 2019

Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center 1801 Nash St, Sanford, NC 27330

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2:00 PM Orientation/ Registration meeting will be in the Auditorium (Arrive hair/makeup ready for interview – You will have a very short time period to change into interview attire). Tickets may be purchased in advance during this time – cash only, please.

3:00 PM Teen Interviews*

3:45 PM Miss Interviews*

*Once you have completed your interview, you can immediately go to the stage and begin practicing your swimsuit and evening gown walking patterns.

4:45 PM Opening Number Rehearsal

5:30 PM Chaperones/Assistants can begin helping contestants get ready for the show

6:30 PM All Contestants Backstage Doors open for seating

6:45 PM All chaperones / assistants must leave dressing room

7:00 PM SHOWTIME!