Southwestern Region S Miss Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

Southwestern Region’s Miss Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

2011 Application Packet

Event Date: April 8, 2011

Omaha, Nebraska Southwestern Region Miss Phi Beta Sigma Pageant 2011 Application Please type or print legibly in blue or black ink.

NAME______

ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIPCODE______

PHONE(H)______CELL______

EMAIL ADDRESS______AGE______

CHAPTER REPRESENTING______

SCHOOLOF ATTENDANCE______

MAJOR______CURRENT CUM. G.P.A.______

CLASSICATION______PROJECTED GRADUATION DATE______

LIST ALL ORGANIZATIONS CURRENTLY A MEMBER OF: ______

PAGEANT/HOMECOMING OR MODEL EXPERIENCE: ______

HOBBIES: ______

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD______

______Signature of Contestant Signature of Chapter President

PLEASE ATTACH A ½ PAGE BIOGRAPHY AND COLOR 4X6 PHOTO OF YOU WITH THE PACKET.

Miss Southwestern Region Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

Categories

The Interview The interview will take place prior to the pageant earlier in the day. The attire for this category is a business suit. Designated interview times will be determined upon arrival. Please check in at the registration table when you arrive.

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. Please consider the fraternity’s color of royal blue when designing you outfit. The attire will be non-active sportswear (casual sportswear). Sixty percent of your outfit 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. Miss Southwestern Region Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

Judging System The Miss Southwestern Region Phi Beta Sigma Pageant 2011 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 Region Phi Beta Sigma Pageant 2011 judging system and represent a variety of professional sectors within their communities. Contestants may receive an additional 1-5 points (maximum 5) for the sale of advertisements in excess of the $600 minimum advertisements sales.

The Interview 20% Overall first impression Personal appearance Personality Ability to dialogue in conversation

Presentation—“Shades 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 25% 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 Emotional control

Miss Southwestern Region Phi Beta Sigma Pageant Disclaimer

THE MISS SOUTHWESTERN REGION PHI BETA SIGMA PAGEANT IS A NON DISCRIMANATORY EVENT OPEN TO ALL FEMALES REGARDLESS OF:  Race and/or National Origin  Religion  Undergraduate-Graduate Classification  Organization affiliation

Contestants must NOT be older than 25 years old

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 $600.00 in advertisements. 35 points will be deducted from the final score if $600 in advertisements is 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.  I, also, agree that the decision of the judges is FINAL and I am entitled to see a copy of my performance results.  I further understand that if I am chosen for the Miss Southwestern Regional, Phi Beta Sigma, I must be unwed and without child(ren).  Furthermore, I must remain unwed and without child(ren) during my reign.  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 Region Phi beta Sigma Pageant if selected.  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 ground for removal or the termination of my reign. This disclaimer must accompany entry fee and photo.

______SIGNATURE OF CONTESTANT NOTARY PUBLIC

______DATE COMISSION EXPIRES

______REGIONAL DIRECTOR 2ND VICE REGIONAL DIRECTOR Miss Southwestern Region Phi Beta Sigma Pageant Guidelines and Qualifications All applications and photos are due by March 18, 2011.

The Application Entry Fee is $50.00 (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.

No Fire, No Water, No Animal Acts permitted.

Contestants should check in by 3:00 P.M. on April 7, 2011. *Contestants arriving after designated time will have five points deducted from final score.

Rehearsals are MANDATORY and all contestants are required to attend.

In the event of a tie, a TIEBREAKER QUESTION will be asked.

Please be courteous and professional to all fellow contestants.

SELL A MINIMUM OF $600.00 of ADVERTISEMENTS FOR PROGRAM SOUVENIR JOURNAL. Ad Prices: Full Page $100.00, ½ Page $75.00, ½ Page $50.00; Business Card $25.00, Patron $15.00.

35 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM FINAL SCORE IF MINIMUM ADS ARE NOT SOLD. Proceeds to benefit National Scholarship programs.

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.

Contestants must NOT be older than 25 years of age. Summary of Awards

Winner and Obligations

$800.00; TIARA; TROPHY; SASH, FLOWERS

 Represent the Southwestern Region at the 2011 Miss International Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Pageant in Atlanta, Georgia July 2011  Represent at Miss Phi Beta Sigma Pageants throughout the Southwestern Region as schedule permits  Serve as hostess at fraternity events and projects  Assist in the promotion of fraternity events

1 st Runner Up…Trophy and Flowers; will assume the title of Miss Phi Beta Sigma Southwestern Region if reigning winner violates any of the specified rules as stated in the disclaimer for the above said position.

2 nd Runner Up…Trophy and Flowers

Category Awards WINNER PER CATEGORY MISS CONGENIALITY, MISS PHOTOGENIC, AND MISS SIGMA SPIRIT

All Pageant contestants will receive a gift bag. Send Advertisements and Donations to:

Miss Southwestern Region Phi Beta Sigma Pageant John Toombs, SW Regional Treasurer P.O. Box 6355 Jacksonville, AR 72078

Advertisement and donation proceeds will benefit the fraternity’s Educational Scholarship Fund to assist financially disadvantaged students in our 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

Print or Type only (person buying the advertisement)

NAME______

ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIP______------Pageant Info: The Miss Southwestern Region Phi Beta Sigma Pageant April 8, 2011 Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center 1616 Dodge Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102

Deadline for Advertisement is March 15, 2011

Advertisement Solicited by (Contestant’s Name):

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“Culture for Service and Service for Humanity”

Advertisement and Point Deduction Sheet

 1 Point deducted per 15 minutes check in after required time  2 Points deducted for every mandatory rehearsal missed  35 Points deducted if $600.00 minimum advertisements not sold

Advertisements Sold $601-$700……1 Point $701-$800……2 Points $901-$1000…..3 Points $1101-$1200…4 Points $1301-$1400…5 Points MAXIMUM POINTS FOR ADVERTISEMENTS 5 Points

All Points Will Be Added and/or Deducted From The Final Score.

Contact Page

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS:

Pageant Coordinators

Michael Murry, Director of Collegiate Affairs 11 Sunbelt Court Mayflower, AR 72106 501-413-7946m 501-202-2973w [email protected]

Deshawn Saffold, Pageant Coordinator [email protected] 310-462-5836c

Kavaris Sims, 2nd Vice Director (405) 659-4703 [email protected] P.O. Box 675 Langston, OK 73050

Jourdon Morgan, Jr., Conference Planner P.O. Box 78306 St. Louis, MO 63178 314-867-4382h 314-342-5163w [email protected] Miss Southwestern Region Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

Helpful Hints for Contestants  Introduction Speeches and First Impressions ARE lasting Impressions.  Presentation CAN Win the Pageant  Props are good during the Talent Category  Escorts will be provided for Formal Scene.  Ask Businesses/Companies to purchase advertisements that submit the business’ or company’s logo

Application Checklist Due Before March 18, 2011

 PAGEANT APPLICATION  ENTRY FEE OF $50.00 (made payable to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.)  PERSONAL 1-2 PAGE BIOGRAPHY  4X6 COLOR PHOTO (will be used as publicity photos)  SIGNED DISCLAIMER  TALENT INFORMATION (including props needed, assistance i.e. accompanist, etc.)

Please send ALL information to the following person and address:

Miss Southwestern Region, Phi Beta Sigma Pageant John Toombs, SW Regional Treasurer P.O. Box 6355 Jacksonville, AR 72078

TJ Lewis Southwestern Regional Director [email protected]