Official State Finalist Packets for Miss New York Teen
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Congratulations! You have been selected as an official contestant in the 2014 MISS NEW YORK TEEN USA® pageant. We have received hundreds of applicants throughout the State of New York and we feel that you have the necessary qualifications based on your photograph, telephone interview and the recommendations of our selection committee to become the new Miss New York Teen USA 2014! The MISS NEW YORK TEEN USA® pageant offers area young women a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to advance their personal, professional & humanitarian goals. We have an incredible weekend planned for you. PRIZES – AWARDS – SCHOLARSHIPS - MODELING - GLAMOUR - EXCITEMENT ... and the crowning of the new Miss New York Teen USA. If you are crowned Miss New York Teen USA, the most thrilling and exciting part of the reign is the opportunity to compete for the prestigious title of Miss Teen USA. Our new Miss New York Teen USA will be the state representative in the 2014 MISS TEEN USA® pageant, viewed by a worldwide web audience! The MISS TEEN USA® pageant is sponsored by some of the most renowned companies in the world, including, Sherri Hill Fashions, New York Film Academy, Farouk Systems, IMAGE Skin Care and Diamond Nexus Labs. This is truly an exciting and wonderful opportunity for you, but a lot of work must be done before you walk out on stage and meet the spotlights. Each contestant is responsible for raising a sponsorship. This sponsorship will help cover all your expenses during the Pageant weekend, as well as contributing to the cash and prize awards. The only other requirement is a $295.00 non-refundable registration fee. We understand the time and effort involved in raising sponsors, so we urge you to send in your registration fee today. Once we receive your registration fee, along with the Registration Application and signed Preliminary Agreement, we will then mail you your Official State Finalist packet, and you can get started. Your State Finalist packet will include all the materials you will need to prepare for the 2014 Miss New York Teen USA pageant. You will not be considered a state finalist until you have registered. The sooner your registration fee is in, the sooner you can concentrate on the competition, so start now! Each State Finalist will be judged in three areas: Swimsuit, Evening Gown and Interview. During the competition, you will be asked to model an evening gown and swimsuit of your choice; a panel of judges will also individually interview you. These areas of competition are equally weighed and designed to help showcase your ability to serve as a role model to your peers. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your stage presence, poise, physical fitness, personality, and communication skills. You will receive more information on wardrobe guidelines and be given detailed information regarding your preparations in your Official State Finalist packet. Our program is an excellent vehicle for young women who are recognized as the elite of today and tomorrow. These young women are savvy, goal-oriented and aware. Many contestants and titleholders have had many new doors open and opportunities come their way just by participating in the pageant. Internships with major news organizations, modeling contracts, humanitarian aides, actresses and spokes models are just a few examples of our contestants’ accomplishments. The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® pageants are an NBCUniversal Media, LLC and Donald J. Trump partnership. Miss Teen USA® spends her year building relationships with organizations devoted to education and action, such as Best Buddies, D.A.R.E., Girl Talk, Sparrow Clubs and Project Sunshine. She will spend her year speaking with her peers about issues affecting teens such as peer pressure, bullying, alcohol and drugs, and hopefully a generation will be listening. PO Box 61064 Potomac, MD 20859 Phone 301.299.3416 Fax 301.299.0335 Official Preliminaries to the MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® pageants. Independently produced by D&D Investments, Inc. under license from Miss Universe L.P., LLLP MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA®, and MISS TEEN USA® and all variants thereof, the "Woman with Stars" Logo and the crown designs are all registered trademarks and copyrights of Miss Universe L.P., LLLP. Participating in this pageant will be fun and exciting as well as provide an opportunity to develop your interests, interpersonal skills and increase self-esteem. We hope that each young woman will leave with great memories, strong friendships and a defining, enriching experience. You alone can make a difference in the future of many, by giving of your time to those in need. What better way to do this than being an official contestant? We are delighted that you are interested in our program and invite you to join us for this prestigious event. In order to participate, you will only need: One (1) Evening Gown One (1) Swimsuit One (1) Interview Outfit One (1) Opening Number Outfit – pink (any shade) cocktail dress with nude, silver or gold heels A Sponsorship Fee A Program Book Photo A $295.00 Registration Fee (*non-refundable) As an Official State Finalist, you will receive exclusive information and discounts from our pageant sponsors, a complimentary Orientation Seminar, a free copy of an Official State Pageant program book, and a gift bag including MISS TEEN USA® items, and many other fun gifts! Last summer at the beautiful Atlantis Resort – Paradise Island, before a worldwide web audience, a star- studded panel of judges chose Logan West from Connecticut, as Miss Teen USA 2012. This year, the 2013 MISS TEEN USA® pageant is once again being held at the fabulous Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas on Saturday, August 10, 2013; it will again be streamed LIVE to a worldwide web audience. The 62nd annual MISS USA® pageant was televised LIVE on NBC from The Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 16, 2013 and was one of the year’s most watched live television events. In front of a worldwide audience our very own Nana Meriwether, Miss USA, crowned Miss Connecticut USA, Erin Brady as Miss USA 2013! Erin is a 25 year-old from East Hampton, Connecticut and is a Financial Accountant for Prudential Retirement in Hartford, CT. She graduated from Central Connecticut University with a degree in Finance and a minor in Criminal Justice. Our own Stacie Juris, Miss Illinois USA 2013 was named second runner-up and our own Kasey Staniszewski, Miss Maryland USA 2013 was a semi-finalist! We are extremely proud of Joanne Nosuchinsky, Miss New York USA 2013 who represented our state so beautifully. Nikki Orlando, Miss New York Teen USA 2013, is extremely busy making appearances throughout the great state of New York, as well as preparing for her main event, the 2013 MISS TEEN USA® pageant, streaming live on the web from the beautiful Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas on August 10, 2013! You can follow Nikki & Joanne’s exciting adventures throughout their year on Facebook and Twitter; visit our state website for the direct links to their pages. We are excited about the many opportunities that lie ahead for all our titleholders! This year…It Could Be You! There is more information in the pages to follow, be sure to read it all. If you or your parents have any questions, please give us a call at 301-299-3416 or e-mail us at [email protected]. We are standing by to answer any questions. Again, congratulations on taking the first steps on an incredible journey. We want to make this pageant a lifetime memory for you! Sincerely, Deborah N. Miller & Cynthia J. Provost State Directors – MISS TEEN USA®- MISS USA ® www.missusa.com www.missteenusa.com ® ® MISS NEW YORK TEEN USA and MISS NEW YORK USA are independently produced by D&D Investments, Inc. under license from Miss Universe, L.P., LLLP ® MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA and all variants thereof, and the "Woman with Stars" Logo and the crown designs are all registered trademarks and copyrights of Miss Universe L.P., LLLP ® ® ® ® MISS NEW YORK TEEN USA and MISS NEW YORK USA are the official preliminaries to the MISS TEEN USA and MISS USA pageants Dear Parents: Joining in the excitement of a major State Pageant can be very rewarding for a young lady. It will enable her to meet new friends, enjoy an atmosphere of glamour and fashion, and develop the poise, confidence, interpersonal and career-enhancing skills, which in later life will be respected and even admired! We review hundreds of applicants throughout the State of New York and we feel that your daughter has the necessary qualifications based on her photograph, telephone interview and the recommendations of ® our selection committee to become the new MISS NEW YORK TEEN USA 2014! Our 2014 MISS NEW YORK TEEN USA® pageant is the Official Preliminary to the 2014 MISS TEEN USA® pageant. The MISS TEEN USA® and the MISS USA® pageants are a Donald J. Trump and NBCUniversal Media joint venture. Since MISS USA® began in 1952 and MISS TEEN USA® in 1983, tens of thousands of women in the fifty states and the District of Columbia have contributed to making the competition a national tradition. The winner of the 2014 MISS USA® pageant will go on to compete for the prestigious title of MISS UNIVERSE®. Unlike many pageants, the 2014 MISS NEW YORK TEEN USA® pageant does not require a performing talent, a platform, an essay, or proof of community service. Rather, our program is designed to discover the poise, personality and beauty within your daughter. All our participants will be given instruction to enhance their pageant interview skills, and will work in groups and, where requested, one on one with our producers and directors on runway and stage presentation techniques.