BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ALACHUA COUNTY PAGEANTSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2013 AT 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Welcome to the 2013 Miss BGC of Alachua County Pageant! This year is our first annual pageant and we are looking to select a deserving lady to fulfill the great role. Several activities have been planned to mark this year’s pageant educational, fun, exciting and full of memories.

The theme is “Be Inspired, Be Motivated, Be the First Miss BGC of Alachua County”. We seek to provide pageant contestants with lifelong skills and experiences, working on issues of importance to society, and enhance personal and professional skills. Most importantly, we strive to ensure that each contestant walks away with confidence. This competition will give participants the opportunity to showcase their talents, make new friends, and most importantly, have fun.

Be sure to send your application and required materials as soon as possible. The application deadline is Wednesday, September 11, 2013. The registration fee of $25 dollars is due two weeks after you received your acceptance letter.

For pageant questions or clarification, please contact us at (352)372-5342 or bgcacpageant@gmail.com.

PAGEANT RULES AND REGULATIONS1. The pageant is open to female entrants, age 14-18 years old2. Contestants must reside in Alachua County and intends to continue to maintain residence

within the Alachua County district for at least one full year.3. Contestant must provide either a copy of her birth certificate or driver’s license as proof

of age.4. Contestant must be enrolled in high school, an accredited home school program, a high

school graduate or enrolled in college or advance education by August 31st. 5. A recent copy of report card or transcript must be provided.6. Contestant must not be married or pregnant nor have been married.7. Contestant must be of good moral character and shall possess poise, personality,

intelligence, and charm. The Pageant Director and the committee reserve the right to approve all contestants and determine without questions, their eligibility to participate in the Miss BGC of Alachua County Pageant.

8. If I am chosen as Miss BGC of Alachua County, I understand that my behavior and action at all times (not just when wearing the crown/sash) during my reign will affect my ability to continue in the role of Miss BGC of Alachua County. The Pageant Director and the committee reserves the right to revoke the title if behavior and/or actions are deemed inappropriate. If the title is revoked from the Miss BGC of Alachua County 2013, the crown and sash will be awarded to the 1st place runner-up.

9. If selected, I agree that I may not advertise, endorse or in any way infer support for any commercial product or make personal appearances as representative of Miss BGC of Alachua County without written consent of Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County President.

10. Contestant must agree that if selected Miss BGC of Alachua County, contestant will participate in ALL Boys and Girls Club Special Events. Participation in these events is not meant to be a hardship, rather an opportunity to represent the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County.

11. All contestants are required to attend all the workshops and activities plan for the pageant.

12. With a 24 hour advance notice, acceptable excuse to missing a required event are School Sponsored Events Funeral Illness

13. All applicants are required to sell a minimum of $150 in business advertisement for the pageant program. The deadline is November 1st, 2013. Ad pricing is as fallow:

Full page- $150 ½ page-$75 ¼ page-50 Business card Size- $25

14. By signing this application and Contract and Submitting it to the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County, the contestant represents and agrees that all facts and representations contained in this application and its attachments are true and accurate. The contestant agrees to abide by all rules and regulation of the Miss BGC of Alachua County Pageant described in this application.

15. The Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County Pageant Committee deserve the rights to change/amend the rules of the Miss BGC of Alachua County at any time and without prior notification.

16. Awards will be as follows: Miss BGC of Alachua County: $500 1st runner up: $ 300 2nd runner up: $200

Code of Ethics and Penalty for Violations

During the pageant, you will be representing Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County. You are expected to conduct yourself properly with decorum and respect for yourself, your fellow competitors, and Boys and Girls of Alachua County Staff. There are some of the thing we will be looking during all pageant events:

1. No foul, abusive, profane or indecent language or reference will be tolerate toward other fellow contestant, Boys and Girls Club members and staff.

2. You must always dress appropriately and in accordance with the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County pageant committee’s request of proper clothing in accordance to the event attending.

3. All contestants are expected to abide by a code of honor, and will not commit any dishonorable act, nor will they permit their fellow competitors to engage in any dishonorable behavior, to themselves, fellow competitors, and Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County staff. Therefore, if you are aware of any conduct witch would constitute of a serious offense by any contestant, you are obligated to report it immediately to the pageant committee.

4. No alcohol, tobacco or drug will be tolerated or permitted during all pageant events.

The calendar of required events for the Miss BGC of Alachua County Pageant and important dates are as follows:

Date Event Location TimeWednesday, September 11 Application Due All Boys and Girls

Club of Alachua County Location

6:00 p.m.

Friday, September 14 Interview Mentor Center 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.Saturday, September 13 Interview Mentor Center 10:00 a.m.-12:00

p.m.Tuesday, September 17 Notification of

Acceptance6:00 p.m.

Friday, September 20 Orientation Mentor Center 4:00 p.m.Wednesday, September 25 Social TBA 4:00 p.m.Friday, September 27 Character and

Leadership Workshop

Mentor Center 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 4 Art Workshop Mentor Center 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Wednesday, October 9 Community

ServiceAny Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County Mentor Center

3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 11 Education and Career Workshop

Mentor Center (Business Formal)

3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 18 Health Life and Skills Workshop

Mentor Center 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 25 Sport and Fitness Workshop

Mentor Center 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 8 Pageant Rehearsal

Mentor Center 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 15 Pageant Rehearsal

Lincoln Middle School

3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

PAGEANT SCORINGWorkshop: 20 %On-stage presence (Biographical Information, Inspirational wear): 20%Talent: 30%On-stage Question: 30%

The pageant program will consist of:1. Introduction2. Inspirational wear3. Talent performance4. On-stage Questions

In addition, the judges will also be looking for a contestant who will provide a bridge between youth and the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County community; be a positive role model for Alachua County’s youth; represent the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County in a positive manner; be an ambassador for the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County and possess a high level of communications and public speaking capabilities.

Points and score sheets are for judges assessment only. Final selection is the judge’s decision. The Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County Pageant Director reserves the right to change the foregoing terms and conditions at any time as may deemed expedient.

MISS BGC OF ALACHUA COUNTY PAGEANT APPLICATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Home Phone: Cell Phone:

E-mail:

Date of Birth:

High School: Current Grade:

High School Graduation Date:

Three words that best describe you (1) (2) (3)

School activities, Membership in Clubs or Organization s, please list:

Community Service/Volunteer Activities, please list:

Award or Honors received, please list

Hobbies/Special Interests:

Parent/Guardian Name:

Relationship to applicant: Parent/Guardian Phone Number:

Applications are due Friday, August 23, 2013 by 6:00 p.m.

I hereby agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations as set forth above and I meet the requirements and will comply with the regulations stated. If these requirements and regulations are not met, then it is understood that disqualification and/or forfeiture of any title will take place by the pageant Committee. I hereby release to the Pageant Director and Committee, the applicant’s records as a student at the school attended by her. I do hereby release, unconditionally and forever, any claim against the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County, its directors, members or sponsors and agree to hold them harmless as to any claim arising out of any participation in the Miss BGC of Alachua County Pageant or its activities.

Signature of Applicant: Date:

Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date:

All applications must be in the hand of the Pageant Director by August 23, 2013. Mail or drop application and required materials to:

Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County Rotary Campus & Mentor Center Woodland Park Campus 1100 S.E. 17th Drive 1900 SE 4th Street Gainesville, FL 32641 Gainesville, FL 32641

Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County N.W Campus and Administrative office Reichert House Campus 2700 N.W. 51st Street 1704 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, FL 32606 Gainesville, FL 32606

For pageant questions or clarifications, please contact Stephanie Darilus, Pageant Director at (phone) or bgcacpageantac@gmail.com

Checklist of required materials to be included with application:

o Completed application (including signed release)o Application fee of $25 (To be paid after acceptance into the pageant)o Good quality 3” by 5” head and shoulder color photo (non-returnable, include name on

back)o Copy of driver’s license or birth certificateo Copy of most recent school transcript or report cardo (2) Recommendations forms (Teacher, counselor, employer, coach, etc...)

Recommendations forms cannot be from family and friends.o Enclose items in envelope

RECOMMENDATION FORM

Contestant Name:

Relationship to Contestant:

Name:

Phone Number:

Email:

Please rate the student in following areas with 1 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest.

General Attitude: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Ability to Work in Groups: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Cooperative Nature with Adults: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Dedication: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Level of Involvement: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Punctuality: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Poise and Demeanor: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Signature: Date:

For Office Use Only:Date Received: Registration Fee Received: Yes NoReceived By: Cash ( ) Check# Date Billed:Application Received: Yes No

RECOMMENDATION FORM

Contestant Name:

Relationship to Contestant:

Name:

Phone Number:

Email:

Please rate the student in following areas with 1 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest.

General Attitude: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Ability to Work in Groups: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Cooperative Nature with Adults: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Dedication: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Level of Involvement: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Punctuality: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Poise and Demeanor: 1 2 3 4 5

Additional Comment:

Signature: Date: