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CONGRATULATIONS! You have been invited to compete on the state level for one of the most coveted titles in the entire nation of its kind. This title has been cherished by all who have captured and honored its illustrious status. The state title you are competing for is the only one of its kind because of its reputation and dignity earned by its past winners. The purpose of World Youth Federation is to provide an outlet and to give recognition to wonderful people throughout the world. Winning is important, but not as important as the lessons of friendship and sportsmanship. Our organization and scholarship competition are dedicated to the participants and their families and want to make wonderful memories and lasting experiences for a lifetime.
REMEMBER: IT’S NICE TO BE IMPORTANT, BUT MORE IMPORTANT TO
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RULES AND ENTRY INFORMATION
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DEADLINES:
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This information should be studied and be a guide for you to use throughout your preparations and actual competition. Please be aware of housing, photo and competition deadlines. All forms should be filled out (Typed or Printed Please), and returned to State Headquarters by April 25, 2008. A minimum deposit of $100 should be paid prior to arrival and should accompany your state forms along with your program book photo. Checks/money orders should be payable to Florida’s Our Little Miss. Note: Cash only will be accepted at registration for balance, optionals, and additional Dinner Party Tickets. Optional events can be entered as late as registration, however early entry insures proper placement and completed score sheets. Contact headquarters for sibling discount. Final deadlines for hotel reservations are April 1, 2008 to receive discount. Reservations can be made and later canceled if you are unable to attend. All events will be held at our host hotel, Radisson Worldgate in Kissimmee. You are not required to stay at the host hotel but they are providing a special discount to contestants, families, and friends of $89.00/ night. Contact them directly at 407-396-1400 and be sure to mention you are with Florida's Our Little Miss to receive our group rate. |
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PHOTO ROSTER:
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Every contestant’s picture will appear in our program book. Each contestant will receive a 1/2 page in the book for her photo and a special advertisement for her sponsors. Remember, judges will receive the photos. Photos should be no larger than 8x10, color or black and white. Please enclose program roster photo with your paperwork and deposit. |
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SOUVENIRS and ROYALTY GIFTS:
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Every contestant is special, and we know you will make many new friends. It is always a nice feeling to know you can be in competition with others and still create life-long friendships. Exchanging souvenir gifts is always fun and exciting to see what special gifts each gives the other. These gifts should be thoughtful and inexpensive tokens of friendship. Each souvenir should display your name and age division. Open food items or unsealed candy will not be allowed for your contestant’s safety. Please bring 50 souvenirs for contestants and royalty. These will be distributed during interview. CAUTION: No usage of reproduction or near likeness of trademarked silhouette head is allowed on contestant’s souvenirs. We are also asking each
contestant to bring 2 age appropriate gifts (no more than $10.00) that will be given to the outgoing and incoming royalty. These should be wrapped, with your name and age division clearly on the outside and are to be turned in during registration. Each age division queen will receive these gifts during the crowning ceremony. Please choose a gift that you might like to receive. After all, YOU could be the winner! |
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COMPETITION:
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All contestants will compete in personal interview, party wear/eveningwear, and casualwear. Contestants 7 years and up will also compete in talent.
Personal interview: will allow the judges to get to know each girl and their personality. We are looking for the “total package”:
Beautiful on the inside, as well as the outside. She should show self confidence and ease with others. Babies 0-35 months will be escorted in with 1 parent/chaperone. The parent/chaperone is to keep 1 hand on the child at all times. Contestants 3 years and up will be taken in groups of 5. Attire for interview is Sunday dress or suit- no pants or shorts. Make-up and hair should be very light and natural. No make-up on contestants under 35 months. Each contestant will introduce themselves with name, age, and hometown at the beginning of their interview.
Party wear/Eveningwear should be age appropriate. Long or short gown/dress is acceptable for all ages. There should be no bare midriff or side cutouts. There will be a group line-up at the completion of each age division.
Casualwear is off the rack and/or special designs. It should be age appropriate. There should be no glitz or glitter to the outfit such as rhinestones, glass beading, or sequins. This includes all accessories also. Swimsuits are not allowed. There should be no bare midriff or side cutouts. There will be a group line-up at the completion of each age division.
Talent is required for contestants 7 years and up. Costumes should be age appropriate. Only one talent presentation per contestant will be allowed. Please observe the time limit of 2:59. Disrobing is not allowed. Talents of a suggestive manner will disqualify the contestant from winning her age division although she may still place. Your talent music should be on either tape cassette or CD with only that selection and cued to begin. These are to be turned in during registration. An Overall Talent Winner will be chosen by the judges from those who enter from contestants 7 yrs and up.
Optional talent will be available for contestants of all ages. This event will be held before the Official talent and judged by a separate panel of judges. Age divisions are the same as for the Official Competition.
Modeling for all stage competitions is Miss America style. Straight, simple modeling and upbeat walk is used. No pro-am modeling (sassy walk, blowing kisses, etc) is allowed or removal of clothing.
Mothers or chaperones of those 35 months and under most not remove hands from babies at any time during the staging presentations and personal interview. This will cost the contestant from winning her age division although she may still place.
Please note that attire guidelines are different and are strictly enforced at the World Official Finals.
Optional events will be judged during party wear/eveningwear except for best casualwear. No alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs of any kind are allowed to be consumed by parents, guests, or older contestants in or near staging areas. This could cause contestants automatic disqualification.
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AGE DIVISIONS:
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Baby Petite 0-35 months, LaPetite 3-6 yrs, Our Little Miss 7-9 yrs,
Preteen 10-12 yrs, Ideal Miss 13-17 yrs, Universal Girl 18-27 yrs (unmarried), and Universal Ms. (Married or over 27). 18 yrs-up will be divided if more than 3 contestants. |
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AWARDS:
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There are 4 titles per age division: Personality Plus, Mini Queen, Princess, and Queen. All contestants not placing in top seven will receive a participation award. The top 4 finalists will receive a trophy and their first entry fee paid to the 2008-2009 World Official Finals. Personality Plus, Mini Queen (highest score opposite age of Queen), and Princess (successor to the Queen) will receive crown, banner, and trophy. The Official Queen for each age division will receive the Our Little Miss round crown, wrap around monogrammed banner, fur-trimmed velvet robe, scepter, trophy, $600.00 bond or cash equivalent (with 3 or more in the age division) presented at crowning, royalty gifts from contestants, gifts from director, first paid entry to the 2008-2009 World Official Finals, and lodging for crowning at the 2009 State Official Finals. An Overall Talent Winner chosen by the Official judges will receive the Our Little Miss round crown, wrap around monogrammed banner, fur-trimmed velvet robe, scepter, trophy, first paid entry fee to the 2008-2009 World Official Finals, and lodging for crowning at the 2009 State Official Finals. This young lady will not win any other age division title. In addition, she will reign with the Official Royalty for her year. Although it is not required, we do request each winner to attend the World Official Finals July 19-26, 2008 to represent Florida and their title. Each contestant participating at the state level is eligible to attend the World Official Finals. The robe is a traditional item that is on loan for the reigning year. It passes to the next winner yearly and the current year’s winner places her name inside.
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PARTY/CHARITY:
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They say “charity begins at home”. Our Little Miss believes in teaching our children the importance of giving. The Florida State Pageant will be working with Shand’s Hospital Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville. We ask contestants to bring toys, books and magazines, household cleaning products, laundry products, linens, and personal items. Donations will be collected during our “Old Hollywood Glamour”” Dinner Party Saturday evening so start collecting!! Monetary donations will also be accepted. Attire for this fun filled evening is your outfit choice of black and white. Judges will be in attendance for a portion of this event and observing the interaction of the contestants. |
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GRACE PERIOD:
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The contestant’s age division will be determined by their age as of March 19, 2008. Should the parent choose to, the contestant may move up one age division, however, no contestant may move down a division. Please have a copy of the contestant’s birth certificate available to verify age. |
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VIDEO/CAMERAS:
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Mike Nohra will be videoing the pageant all weekend. Therefore, we ask that you do not bring video cameras into the ballroom. We will allow you to take photographs during the pageant, but please be considerate. Do not photograph while contestants are on stage, especially during talent presentations, as this could easily be a distraction. |
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LIMITATIONS:
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World Youth Federation will not assume responsibility for any lost or stolen items or personal property; and further more is not responsible for any accidents, illness, or personal care of any contestant or contestant’s family or guest(s). The competition officials, its staff, and any housing personal will always be on call to serve you should you become sick or disabled; however, we will not accept any liabilities caused by personal injury, accidents or medical expenses. A release form is attached and must be signed before competition begins |
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If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call. I would love to hear from you! Again, thank you for your interest and welcome to Florida’s Our Little Miss Family. I am Jan Chinners, your Florida State Director, and I am here to provide a weekend of fair pageantry, excitement, and fun for each contestant, their family, and friends. Our Little Miss loves your children!
Jan Chinners
Cell:(954) 557-7616 Fax:(772)460-2654 Email:flourlittlemiss@yahoo.com |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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Friday: |
Registration 6:00-9:00 P.M.
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Saturday: |
Final Registration 7:30-8:30 A.M.
Personal Interviews 8:00-9:30A.M. Beginning with Universal Ms.– Baby Petite. Bring souvenirs. Bring souvenirs.
Casualwear 10:45 A.M. All age divisions.
Beauty 1:00 P.M. All age divisions.
Optional Talent 2:30 P.M.
Talent 3:00 P.M. 7 years-up
Rehearsal for Crowning 5:00 P.M. All contestants must attend!!
Old Hollywood Glamour Dinner Party 7:30-9:00 P.M. |
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Sunday: |
Crowning and Awards 10:00 A.M |
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