The Official Program for realizing your dreams.

Letter from the National Directors CONGRATULATIONS! As part of a select group of top finishers at the state pageant, you are invited to take part in the National Pageant activities at Disneyland® in California! In addition to being a fabulous family vacation, the National Pageant will be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life.

National Office located in Houston,TX visit us at: www.namiss.com 1(281) 496-5050

The National American Miss National Pageant features the most abundant prize packages in all of youth pageantry. The offering is jam-packed full with Queen-size cash awards, colossal trophies, prestigious national crowns, national banners and an array of prizes unmatched anywhere. The National Pageant week will be filled with memories you will cherish for the rest of your life. Our goals at all National American Miss events are for you to spend quality time with your family, make new friends and gain valuable self-confidence. The National Pageant is the pinnacle of family fun. Our beautiful pageant host hotel, the prestigious Anaheim Marriott, boasts 82,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space, an onsite Starbucks and Pizza Hut, an invigorating fitness center and sparkling pool, exclusive Marriott Bedding with down comforters in each room, and all the amenities to make your vacation complete. Plus, it’s just minutes away from Disneyland, California Adventure, Paradise Pier, Downtown Disney and so much more!

Publisher Steve Mayes Editor-in-Chief LaKishia Edwards

You’ll feel like a star as you walk the famous streets of Hollywood, drive down Rodeo Drive, take part in the free drawing for a new Ford Mustang Convertible, and are presented on stage during our elegant semiformal Black and White Thanksgiving Banquet!

Creative Director Loni Sproles

Start preparing now! Sit down with your family and look through this magazine. We want to make sure all of your questions are answered. Our team is here to help you every step of the way. Don’t hesitate to give us a call. We are all here to help you!

Graphic Designer Alex Castro

Today is the day to start preparing for nationals! Best Wishes!

Photography Directors Tiffany Hague Kathleen Mayes Tiffany Saylor

Steve & Kathleen Mayes National Directors

Operations Manager Dawn Lee Costa

Kenn & Lani Maples Associate National Directors

Here’s everything you need to get started! TM

Copyright © 2003-2010, by Spirit Productions, Inc.All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any manner, entirely or partially, without expressed written permission from the publisher. Disney® and Disneyland® are registered trademarks of The Walt Disney Company.All rights reserved.All Disney Characters are exclusive property of The Walt Disney Company and may not be reproduced without permission. All attractions and entertainment, prices, types and features of tickets, special offers and events, and age ranges may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice.

Official National Pageant Guidebook

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Planning for EXTRAS! Step 2

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It’s a Family Vacation to Disneyland®!

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National Schedule

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What is National American Miss?

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Who’s Going to Nationals?

24 Spirit of America Award 25 National Optional Contests

The Basics Step 1

26 Casual Wear Modeling Optional Contest

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Win Your Share of $500,000! Your Participation Guide

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National American Miss Queen’s Titles

10 National Website

36 National Pageant Advertising Program

28 Spokesmodel & Talent Optional Contests

38 National Advertising Titles

29 Photogenic Optional Contest 30 Actress Optional Contest

39 “I Am” Spotlight

31 National Actress Workshop

14 Fabulous Optional Contests

32 Free Optional Contests

16 Crowns and Banners

33 More National Optional Contests

43 Advertising Layout Sheet

34 Helpful Information for Pageant Week

18 Travel Info 19 Hotel Info 20 Overall Competition and Scoring Breakdown 22 Fashion 411.What to Wear!

35 Let’s Do The Time Warp! National Pageant Theme Parties

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40 The Premium Prizes 42 Advertising Record Sheet

12 National Advertising Titles

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Nationals Success Tools Step 3

27 Top Model Search Optional Contest

11 Registration Online

17 What To Do

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44 Sample Advertising Sheet 45 Contributor Receipts

In addition to the prestigious National Pageant activities, you’ll enjoy the dream family vacation of a lifetime! Take advantage of the discounted hotel rates only offered through National American Miss! Get ready for a VIP day at Disneyland with your family and new friends from across the country, a tour of Hollywood and Rodeo Drive and swimming at the fabulous Marriott pool...you’ll fill your scrapbook with memories and fun!

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Key To Your Activities at the National Pageant

– Which Activities Will You Attend?

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National Schedule of Activities National American Miss Queen, All-American Queen & Optional Contest Competitions This is the tentative schedule of activities; times are subject to change. However, the Check-In time on the first day and the Final Pageant on the last day are correct. A detailed schedule of activities for your age group will be mailed to you by two weeks prior to your pageant. See your deadline date for the National Program Book. This is the date when all materials that are to go in the National Program Book are due. That includes photos, sponsors, and advertising. For registration options, go to: www.namiss.com and select “National Pageant.”

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National American Miss? What is

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he National American Miss competition is a program designed for today’s girl. We recognize and are excited about the unique individuality found in the girls of America. Our program is centered around helping young ladies grow and expand their ideas about who they are and what they would like to achieve. We want every girl to realize that she is worth it, that she truly can take hold of her dreams and make them a reality!

National American Miss is a program based on a lifetime of experience, the foundational principles of positive self-image and natural beauty within. For this reason, there is no noticeable makeup allowed for the Pre-Teen, Jr. Pre-Teen and Princess age divisions.

“Our program is centered around helping young ladies grow and expand their ideas about who they are and what they would like to achieve.” Come and see for yourself! Join us in beautiful Anaheim, California for our National Competition. Our friendly staff will guide you through this once-ina-lifetime opportunity. You’ll gain poise, self-confidence, and valuable communication skills. You’ll feel good about yourself and gain the competitive edge to succeed later in whatever field you may choose, from modeling to business to life! All of our staff members at the National American Miss program have an extensive history in not only pageantry, but youth activities of all kinds. Each and every team member is committed to providing doors of opportunity that are not available anywhere else. Girls and parents alike can be proud to be a part of National American Miss. Join us this Thanksgiving in California for a family vacation, and experience a week filled with magic made just for you. Maybe you will be the girl who takes home the title of National American Miss or National All-American Miss. Or perhaps you’ll pursue the prestigious optional contest titles and your share of more than $500,000 in prizes that will be awarded. There is so much waiting for you at National American Miss, we look forward to seeing you in the spotlight!

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Rock-on! Your state did not have a pageant for your age group, and you were selected through a comprehensive essay and interview process to represent your state at the National Pageant. Now you’re on your way to Anaheim, California to compete for the title of National American Miss!

We are so excited you finished in the Top 5 Queen’s Court at your State Pageant! You’ll get to represent your city as a City Queen as you compete for the prestigious title of National All-American Miss!

All your hard work at the State Pageant has paid off. You’re invited to compete in the National All-American Miss Pageant.

All-American Competition

Awesome!!! Your state did not have a pageant for your age group and you were selected through a comprehensive essay and interview process as a representative to compete in the National AllAmerican Miss Pageant.

Queen’s Competition

Congratulations, State Queen! You’ve won your state title and now you are on your way to Anaheim, California to compete for the title of National American Miss.

Way to go! What a fabulous representative of your state and community you will be at the National Pageant! You are eligible to compete for the title of National All-American Miss.

Let your talent shine! If you were the winner in any of the State Talent, Photogenic, Spokesmodel, Casual Wear Modeling, Top Model or Actress competitions, you may compete in any of the Optional Contests at the National Pageant as well as compete for the title of National All-American Miss and represent your city as City Queen.

Attain the National Ambassador title and you, too, can compete in the All-American Pageant and represent your city as City Queen. See page 13 for the scoop!

Optional Contests

Determination pays off! If you were in the top 5 in any of your State Talent, Photogenic, Spokesmodel, Casual Wear Modeling,Top Model Search or Actress competitions, you may compete in any of the Optional Contests at the National Pageant. You’ll also be able to participate in the opening production number dance, the special presentation in formal wear, all Disney Activities and more!

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE Held for State Queen’s each age Title division? Winner

State Queen’s Top 5 Court

State Cover Girl

Appointed State National State Ambassador Ambassador Queen

Appointed City Queens

State Premium Optional Contest Winner

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National Awards National Spirit Award – sponsored by Pageantry Magazine National Academic Achievement Award & Scholarship - Sponsored by The National Honor Roll National Talent Award – sponsored by American Cheerleader and Dance Spirit Magazines National Spirit of America Award National Portfolio Award National Volunteer Service Award National Art Contest Award National Best Resume Award National Miss Personality Award National Most Ticket Sales Award National Scrapbook Award National Best Thank-You Note Award

Special National Activities Day at Disneyland Thanksgiving Banquet Meal Tour of Hollywood and Rodeo Drive Special Presentation in Formal Wear All-American Opening Dance Number Theme Party * Open to Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss age divisions

*** Special presentation and dance number only applies if you are not competing in a National Queen’s Competition. ++ Appointed National American Miss Queens will need to pay the $795 entry fee to the National Pageant. You may use 2 pages of advertising to cover the cost of the National Pageant entry fee.

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• $5000 dollars in cash. • The Official National American Miss Crown, Banner,Trophy, and Bouquet of Roses. • Hotel and Airfare for the Queen to next year’s National Pageant to crown her successor. • Two complimentary tickets to Disneyland®, the Hollywood Tour, and the Thanksgiving Banquet for next year’s pageant week. • The opportunity to travel during the year of her reign, representing girls from across the United States as National American Miss. • The official National American Miss Ring. • The official National American Miss Charm Bracelet. • The official National American Miss Signature Crown Pin. • A Digital Camera to capture the year’s memories. • Her airfare to a photo shoot in Texas to appear in National American Miss magazines, videos, and promotional materials. • The official National American Miss stationery, business cards, and composite photo cards. • The official National American Miss Luggage. • The official National American Miss Crown Case, Sweatshirt, T-Shirt, and Tote Bag. • Each Pre-Teen, Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss Queen will receive a gift certificate toward an appearance gown from the Elizabeth Anthony Collection. • Each Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss Queen will receive a $500 gift certificate toward in-house merchandise or a competition gown from Jill’s Fashion & Bridals. • Each Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen and Pre-Teen Queen will receive a $250 gift certificate toward a competition gown from Jill’s Fashion & Bridals. • Each Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss Queen will receive a hair and make-up consultation valued at $200 compliments of a Hollywood stylist. • Each Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen and Pre-Teen Queen will receive a grooming and wardrobe consultation valued at $200 compliments of a Hollywood stylist. • An Acting Consultation from a renowned Hollywood acting coach.

The 1st through 4th runners-up in every age division will receive an official trophy, bouquet of roses and cash award!

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The National All-American Miss Queen’s competition is for girls who: placed in the State Queen’s Court; won their State or National Cover Girl title; won the National Cover Model title; earned the prestigious State Ambassador or National Ambassador title; or won a major State Optional Contest.

• $2000 dollars in cash. • The Official National All-American Miss Crown, Banner, Trophy, and Bouquet of Roses. • Hotel and Airfare for the Queen to next year’s National Pageant to crown her successor. • Two complimentary tickets to Disneyland®, the Hollywood Tour, and the Thanksgiving Banquet for next year’s pageant week. • The opportunity to travel during the year of her reign, representing girls from across the United States as National All-American Miss. • The official National All-American Miss Bracelet. • The official National American Miss Signature Crown Pin. • A new iPod® Nano. • Her airfare to a photo shoot in Texas to appear in National American Miss magazines, videos, and promotional materials. • The official National All-American Miss stationery, business cards, and composite photo cards. • The official National All-American Miss Crown Case, Sweatshirt, T-Shirt, and Tote Bag. • Each Pre-Teen, Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss Queen will receive a gift certificate toward an appearance gown from the Elizabeth Anthony Collection. • An Acting Consultation from a renowned Hollywood acting coach.

The 1st through 4th runners-up in every age division will receive an official trophy, bouquet of roses and cash award!

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Check This Out! See the exciting video clips of the National Pageant! • Just click on “view videos” and take a look at the National Pageant highlights of the Hollywood Tour, the outstanding National Awards, the awesome stage, the opening production numbers of Nationals, and much more. • Download cool wallpaper patterns for your PC! • Take a look at the exciting pictures from Nationals in the National Photo Gallery • Register for the National Pageant Online, Today!

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ow we’ve made it easier than ever for you to manage your journey to Nationals by using our online system! At www.namiss.com/Nationals you can quickly and easily: • Register for the National Pageant • Make payments • Check your account • Reserve a room at the official host hotel • See the Schedule of Activities • View National Pageant highlight videos ....all this and more, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! While you can still do everythng by mail and/or fax, now you can use our secure website as a free and simple way to guarantee that your registration and payments never get “lost in the mail.” Once you make a payment to the National Office with your American Express®, Visa®, Master Card® or Discover® card, your pageant account is credited right away. Since it’s open 24 hours a day, we’re ready when you are!

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ere are just some of the transactions you can handle online:

Sponsor Fees Advertising Payments Optional Contests Outfits Crowns and Banners Thanksgiving Banquet Meal Disneyland® tickets ...and more!

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National Cover Miss™ • The one national participant per age group who sold the most program book advertising of 15 pages or more.You get full credit for all national and/or state advertising sales from this year!

• The sum of your state and national sales equals your total for this prestigious top title! For example: Your State Ads: 2 pages Your National Ads: 14 pages Total Ads: 16 pages • You must come to the National Pageant to receive this title, crown and banner. • Please adhere to your National Program Book Deadline Date for all National Advertising.

National Cover Miss™ Awards Package!

• Official Crown, Deluxe Satin Banner, Trophy, and Roses. • Photo Shoot at the National Pageant, where your photo will be used in the next year’s advertising booklet. • Official National Cover Miss Bracelet. This will be a beautiful keepsake of your accomplishments as National Cover Miss. • Your choice of the earned premium prizes for your national advertising. • Personalized National Cover Miss Crown Case. • National American Miss Sweatshirt. • The opportunity to travel throughout your reign and represent National American Miss as National Cover Miss. • Two Disney Tickets, two Hollywood Tour Tickets and two Thanksgiving Banquet Tickets when you return to crown your successor.

Ahoy Mates! Any National Cover Miss contender who sells 20 pages for the National Program Book has the option to choose a fantastic cruise vacation for two (maximum value can not exceed $2,300) or their earned prizes.

National Cover Model™

• Any State or National Contestant who sold at least 10 full pages of advertising for the state pageant, for the national pageant, or for the state and national pageants combined. • You must come to the National Pageant to receive this title, crown and banner.

National Cover Model™ Awards Package!

• Official Crown, Deluxe Satin Banner, Trophy, and Roses. • Photo Shoot at the National Pageant, where your photo will be featured in next year’s advertising booklet. • Official National Cover Model Bracelet. This will be a beautiful keepsake of your accomplishments as National Cover Model. • Your choice of the earned premium prizes for your national advertising.

• Please adhere to your National Program Book Deadline for all National Advertising. * See page 38 for details on the National Trip

You may pay your complete All-American entry fee to the National Pageant with just 2 pages of Advertising sold at the National Level! If you sold any amount of advertising for your state program book, and you attend the National Pageant, your state advertising sales count toward the three national advertising titles of National Cover Girl, Cover Model and Cover Miss! 14

National Cover Girl™

National Cover Girl™ Awards Package!

• Any State or National Contestant who sold at least 7 full pages of advertising at the state pageant, at the national pageant, or at the state and national pageant combined. • You must come to the National Pageant to receive this title, crown and banner. • Please adhere to your National Program Book Deadline Date for all National Advertising.

• National Crown, Deluxe Satin Banner, and Trophy. • Photo Shoot at the National Pageant, where your photo will be featured in next year’s advertising booklet. • Your choice of the earned premium prizes for your national advertising. For 7 pages of national ads, you’ll receive your choice of 8 premium prizes, $1,000 cash or the National Trip!*

National Ambassador™ Title

National Ambassador™ Awards Package!

• Any National Contestant who sells 4 pages of advertising for the National Program Book will earn the National Ambassador Title.

• You must come to the National Pageant to receive this title, crown and banner. • Please adhere to your National Program Book Deadline Date for all National Advertising.

• National Crown, Deluxe Satin Banner and Trophy. • Eligibility to compete in the National All-American Miss Competition. • Complimentary Photo Shoot at the National Pageant. • For the 4 pages of national ads, you’ll receive your choice of 5 premium prizes! Note: You can use 2 pages of your advertising to pay your entry in the National All-American Miss Pageant.

Good News! National Ambassadors qualify to compete in the All-American Miss Competition! If you were a runner-up in one of the major optional contests at state, here’s your chance to compete in the National All-American Miss national queen competition! Just sell 4 pages of Advertising for the National Program Book and not only will you earn your National Ambassador title, but you also will then qualify to compete for the All-American Miss title! With 4 ad pages you will earn 5 premium advertising prizes, 2 of which you can use to cover your All-American sponsor fee, and then you’ll still have 3 premium prizes to use toward your stay at the official host hotel or whatever you like!

National Program Book Premium Prizes!

For EACH page of Advertising Sold in the National Program Book you will receive your choice of: • Free Hotel Night at the Host Hotel • 2 Tickets to Disneyland® • One National Optional Contest Entry Valued at $175 • 2 Tickets for the Thanksgiving Banquet (Talent, Photogenic, Casual Wear, Actress, Spokesmodel & Top Model Search) • 2 Tickets for the Hollywood Bus Tour • $75 Cash Award • $100 NAM shopping spree • iPod® Shuffle • Digital Camera • HD Camcoder/Camera • Portable DVD Player • iPod® Touch 8GB (with 2 pages sold)

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You already received prizes for your state advertising, (National Trip, Cash, Digital Camera, etc.) at state, so you will not receive prizes for them again at Nationals. However, your state ad pages will count, along with your National ad sales, toward the national ad titles of National Cover Girl, Cover Model and Cover Miss! *See page 38 for National Trip info.

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National American Miss is hosting the most EXCITING optional contests in the nation! Your talents will be showcased as you compete for a cash prize in EACH category! Take a look at pages 26-30 to check out the details on how you can win your share. Good news! Your picture will appear in the optionals section of the National Program Book where each major optional contest that you pariticapte in will be listed. Each optional contest entry fee is $175 and you may choose to enter most of these contests multiple times. Your highest scoring entry will be eligible to advance to the Top 5 Finals.

National American Miss Casual Wear Modeling All Age Divisions/Limit 2 Entries Winner: $800 Cash Award, Crown, Banner and Trophy 1st through 4th runner-up: Trophy

National American Miss Top Model Search All Age Divisions/Limit 2 Entries Winner: $1000 Modeling Scholarship to a premier modeling agency, along with a $400 Cash Award, Crown, Banner and Trophy 1st through 4th runners-up: Trophy

National American Miss Spokesmodel All Age Divisions/Limit 2 Entries Winner: $800 Cash Award, Crown, Banner and Trophy 1st through 4th runners-up: Trophy

National American Miss Photogenic All Age Divisions/Limit 4 Entries Winner: $800 Cash Award, Crown, Banner and Trophy 1st through 4th runners-up: Trophy

National American Miss Talent All Age Divisions/Limit 2 Entries Winner: $800 Cash Award, Crown, Banner and Trophy 1st through 4th runners-up: Trophy

National American Miss Actress All Age Divisions/Limit 2 Entries Winner: $800 Cash Award, Crown, Banner and Trophy 1st through 4th runners-up: Trophy

Most Promising Model

All Age Divisions Winner: $1000 Modeling Scholarship to a premier modeling agency, along with the Official Crown, Banner and Trophy. 1st through 4th runners-up: Trophy There is no entry fee for the Most Promising Model title. Your entry is automatic when you enter both the Photogenic Competition and Casual Wear Modeling Competition. The judging is based on the contestant’s highest scoring Photogenic Competition picture entry plus her potential as a model as shown in her highest scoring Casual Wear Modeling competition entry. 16

The Optional Contests provide more opportunities to showcase your individual interests, gain confidence, and be recognized for your talents. Each provides another opportunity to win! The Optional Contests listed below are free to enter! So what are you waiting for...it’s your time to shine! Always at National American Miss! The optional contests are judged by different panels of judges than those that select the National Queen Titles. The optional contest scores have no effect on the overall pageant scoring. You are allowed to enter as many optional contests (for your age division) as you wish! We are giving out TONS of trophies, so don’t miss out on your chance to win!

Academic Achievement -Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss only National Scrapbook

• Winner: Trophy & $1000 Scholarship to the college of your choice • 1st through 4th runners-ups: Trophy • Contestants will bring copies of school transcripts. Judges look for the highest GPA and course load.

- Available for all age divisions

• Winner through 4th runners-up: Trophy • Judges select the best scrapbook based on neatness, creativity, organization, and overall effort.

Art Contest

- Available for all age divisions

Best “Thank You” Note

• Winner through 4th runners-up: Trophy • Contestants will decorate and bring a t-shirt that depicts their home state.

Volunteer Service

- Available for all age divisions

• Winner through 4th runners-up: Trophy • Judges select the best “thank you note” written to a sponsor.

Best Resume

-Available for all age divisions

• Winner through 4th runners-up: Trophy • Contestants bring in records of their volunteer service, as well as letters of recommendation.

- Available for all age divisions

• Winner through 4th runners-up: Trophy • Judges select the best resumes based on activities and achievements, neatness and organization.

Miss Spirit

Miss Personality

- Available for all age divisions

• Winner and 1st runner-up: Trophy • Choreographers select a girl from each pageant who shows the most uplifting spirit during pageant week.

- Available for all age divisions

• Winner and 1st runner-up: Trophy • Contestants vote for a girl from each pageant whom they feel was the friendliest during pageant week.

Most Ticket Sales

- Available for all age divisions

• Winner: Trophy • Given to the contestant in each pageant who sells the most tickets to the final show.

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Official crowns and deluxe satin banners are available to purchase if you have won any of these titles and attend the National Pageant.

State Ambassador

State Optional Contest Winner

State Optional Contest Runner-up

City Queen

If you qualify to go to Nationals, you qualify to represent your city or county as a City Queen.

1st through 4th runners-up at the state pageant

Bonus: You may have your first name embroidered on the back of your banner in the official matching font, size

• Custom representative crown: $60.00

• Custom representative banner: $130.00

and color, for $45.

These crowns and banners are only available to contestants who fall into the above categories and are attending the National Pageant. Each Appointed State Queen will receive a complimentary queen’s crown and banner by mail. The crown is custom-designed just for these titles. It is a rhinestone crown and has combs on both sides. These special-order banners are white satin trimmed with elite silver satin. Look official and display your new title proudly with your fabulous crown and banner at the National Pageant.Your new crown and banner will be perfect for your day at Disneyland®, parades in your home state following Nationals, or in the tons of pictures you take with family and friends at the National Pageant. You can order and pay online at www.namiss.com/MyNAMiss, but you will also need to fillout the Order Form (page ai) and mail or fax it to the National Office.

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You may only order a banner or crown if you qualify in one of the categories listed above.

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State Queens, State Appointed Queens, State Cover Girls, National Cover Girls, or National Cover Models, you already will have a deluxe satin banner for these titles. However, if you would like to order additional banners for other optional contests you have won or placed in at your state pageant, you may do so on the order form.

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National Ambassadors will automatically receive a deluxe satin banner! You do not need to order one. It will be awarded to you at the National Pageant Check-In. State Ambassadors received a commemorative banner with their title at their state pageant. If you would like a deluxe satin banner for this title, you will need to order one. All orders must be received on or before your given deadline!

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No orders will be taken over the phone.

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Return the Order Form only if you are ordering an Official Crown and/or Banner.

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Make checks or money orders payable to: “National American Miss.”

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You will receive your crown and/or banner at the National Pageant Check-In.

Let’s kickoff the National Pageant with a good start and get organized for one gigantic Pageant Week in Anaheim, California. You can make the most out of your National Pageant experience if you start getting prepared early. As you prepare you will develop the self-confidence and poise you need to reach for the stars and achieve your goals. Here’s a handy checklist to get you organized and help you bring your dreams one step closer to reality!!!

Fill out your application and send it to the National Office

The national application is found on page c in the black and white forms section.

Make your travel plans

See page 18 for information on making your travel plans.

Check out the Community Involvement Project - pg. 21

Make your hotel reservations

• Check your National Schedule on pages 2&3 for the dates of your competition. • Call the Anaheim Marriott at 714-750-8000 and ask for the special “National American Miss” rate. • See page 19 for information on making your hotel reservations.

Fill out your program book card and sponsorship fee cards (if applicable)

Send in your payments to the National Office. Sponsor fee cards are found on pages aa-ac in the black & white forms section.

Start planning your National Pageant outfits and attire

See the “Basics” section and the “Fashion 411” section of this magazine to finalize all of your clothing needs for the week of pageant competition.

Choose your optional contests

Fill out the optional contest card, see page “ae” in the black and white forms section for more details.

Set your advertising goals

Make a plan to visit the businesses in your community and across your state. See the advertising section on pages 36-41 to check out all the cool prizes and awards available to you!

Finalize your plans for Disneyland®, The Hollywood Tour, and the Thanksgiving Day Banquet

Don’t forget to fill out all of the reservation forms and send them back to our office with payment by the National Deadline date. See the black & white forms section of this book for more details.

Check ‘em as you complete ‘em!

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All Girls Attending Nationals

Remember you need to book your flight as soon as possible since the week of Thanksgiving is the busiest travel week of the year. The longer you wait and the closer it gets to Thanksgiving, the more expensive the airline ticket will be. If you wait, many times flights are completely booked. If this happens, the only way you would be able to fly to California would be to book your flight to arrive two to three days early or to leave two or three days after the Thanksgiving rush.

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Make sure you tag all of your luggage with the correct name and address information. Most major airlines charge a fee for each checked bag. Remember to arrive at your departure airport at least 2 hours before the scheduled time of your departure. Airport security will be at maximum levels for this popular travel week. Airports will no longer allow you to check in for your departing flight less than 30 minutes before your scheduled time of departure. Some airports require a 45-minute arrival time prior to your flight. Please pay attention to the items you are packing for Nationals. Refrain from packing any sharp objects or questionable items that might be confiscated by security. Check with your airline to get a list of items not approved by airport security.

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1 Check the National Schedule

Be sure to arrive in time for your age division’s check-in and plan your travel according to the dates of your pageants.

2 Airports

The closest airport to the Nationals Host Hotel is the Orange County Airport (SNA). It’s just a short taxi ride away. A great second choice is the Los Angeles International Airport. LAX is located approximately 50 miles from the Marriot, but some airlines may offer better fares into this location. A new area airport is Ontario (ONT) which may be a good option to check out. In all cases, there are ample area shuttles with reasonable ground transportation fares to the hotel.

3 Book Your Flight Early

Flights fill up quickly during Thanksgiving. Try to make your reservations early to take advantage of discounted fares.

4 Travel Arrangements

You are responsible for booking and purchasing your own travel. Most families either use one of the major internet travel services (such as Expedia.com or Travelocity.com) or they call the major airlines to shop for prices. Whatever way you go, shop as early as you can. Girls who won their state queen title receive their travel fees to Nationals from their State Director. Girls who earned the National Trip through advertising sales will automatically receive a check directly from the national office. See the travel form page in the black and white forms section for details.

5 Hotel Reservations

The official pageant Host Hotel is the beautiful Anaheim Marriott. To make a reservation: •Call 800-228-9290 and ask for the National American Miss group rate,” or •Go online to namiss.com/Nationals and select “National Host Hotel Information.” Special rates* are available at the Marriott for all National American Miss families and guests.

6 Extend your Vacation

Come early, stay late! You can even take advantage of the low Anaheim Marriott room rates to have a special extended family vacation and see even more area attractions, including Universal Studios, Hollywood, Downtown Disney, Sea World, Disney’s California Adventure Theme Park, Legoland, Knotts Berry Farm, the Crystal Cathedral, Citywalk Shopping Mall, Discovery Science Center, Flightdeck Air Combat Center and Flight Simulators, nearby beaches, and world famous golf courses. Anaheim is truly one of America’s top family vacation destinations! * Subject to availability.

❋ See www.namiss.com/hotel for hotel info updates! ®

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Anaheim Marriott • 700 West Convention Way • Anaheim, CA 92802 Hotel: 714-750-8000 • Reservations:800-228-9290

You’ll be just minutes from Disney® theme parks and many other great Southern California attractions.

What kind of rooms do they have?

The Anaheim Marriott offers 1,030 guestrooms. You can choose between a variety of suites, king or double beds. In room amenities include: movies, video messages, voice mail, and express check out.

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The Anaheim Marriott boasts a fabulous outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, as well as, JW’s Steakhouse, Café Del Sol, Starbucks/Marketplace, and Pizza Hut.

What are the dates of the event? What nights should I stay?

For the dates of your event, see the schedule of activities on pages 2-3 in this guidebook. Plan your arrival so that you can attend the check-in for your age group, and plan to stay through the final show. While the times of individual contests and rehearsals may vary from this tentative schedule, the Check-Ins and Final Shows will not change. You will receive a confirmed detailed schedule by November 10th. Make a vacation out of it! How often do you get out as a family and have the opportunity for such a fabulous vacation at discount rates? Come a day or two early, stay a day or two late – you’ll be glad you did! Tip: Often families time their travel to allow a Saturday night stay, to get the extra airline discount.

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Your room is paid for only if you earned the National Trip through advertising sales at the State or National level, and chose the national trip as your prize. The National Trip, earned through advertising sales, includes airfare for the contestant, a day in Disneyland for two, Hollywood Tour for two and six nights stay in the beautiful National Pageant host hotel, the Anaheim Marriott. ®

If you earned the trip, then you need to reserve your room. At the National Pageant check-in , you will receive a hotel room voucher which you will take to the hotel front desk for your free room nights. The voucher will be good for a standard room, at the group rate, plus tax, for six nights.

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How can I reserve a room?

Call (800)-228-9290 for the Marriott national reservation center. Be sure to mention the dates you want to stay, and tell them you want the ‘National American Miss’ discounted rate.

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Overall Competitions & Scoring Breakdown Age Groups:

Miss (19-20) Pre-Teen (10-12)

Teen (16-18) Jr. Pre-Teen (7-9)

Jr.Teen (13-15) Princess (4-6)

Age groups are assigned by the contestant’s attained age as of January 1 of the year of the competition.

Our experienced panel of judges scores contestants in the following categories: • Poise and Presentation in Formal Wear 30% • On-Stage Personal Introduction 30%

• Personality During an Interview 30% • Community Involvement Project 10%

At National American Miss we passionately believe that excellent judging is the backbone of an excellent pageant. In keeping with that passion, we bring in the very best selection of judges to be found anywhere in pageantry - bar none. To ensure unparalleled diversity, the judges are “rotated” such that no one judge will score all the preliminaries as well as the final show for any given age group. This results in a carefully designed process where each age group is scored by more than fifteen different judges. The judges come from across the country and are highly qualified. Quality is no accident; and it is carefully built-into our scoring process, based on decades of experience.

Now…About the Competitions! Formal Wear - 30%

Formal Wear counts for 30% of your final pageant score! Every contestant will be individually introduced on stage, with all the lights, sound and excitement! Contestants are scored on their poise and presentation on stage in formal wear. The judges are looking for a representative that is proud and comfortable with who she is and how she presents herself onstage. Scores are based on the judges’ overall impressions, and the contestant’s ability to command both the judges’ and the audience’s attention in a poised, graceful, and professional manner. Choose a dress that reflects your unique personality. The color and style are your choice (see page 22-23 for more details). The dress should help you feel confident and excited about the special person that you are! Keep in mind that one of the hallmarks of National American Miss is “age-appropriate.” While that perception may vary with every participant, and every person’s individual point of view, please keep in mind that if there is a question in your mind prior to the event if a given dress, on you, is stepping over the line, be aware that one or more judges may well have that same concern and you may lose valuable score points from one or more judges. As you are introduced on stage, you will be escorted. Your father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, godfather or any other friend may escort you on stage. This is such a great way to involve your male family members. If no one is available, we will be happy to provide an escort for you at no cost. Remember, escorts at Nationals must be dressed in a suit or a tuxedo. Formal military uniforms are also super! 22

Personal Introduction - 30% Personal introduction counts for 30% of your final pageant

score. It’s a snap! During this competition, you will learn how to speak effectively using a microphone and how to confidently and professionally present yourself on stage. You will take home the lifelong skills of introducing yourself and speaking on stage to a live audience. Public Speaking is a skill admired by all. Contestants will introduce themselves on stage, saying their: • name • hometown • state • where they see themselves in the future and/or something interesting about themselves. Contestants are scored on their ability to clearly, confidently, and effectively deliver a message on stage to the audience. The judges are looking for a representative who naturally conveys her own unique personality through her effective and engaging public speaking skills and naturally confident stage presence. NEW! 60 second time limit. Good news!! No longer do you have to worry about whether you should prepare and memorize a super-long Personal Introduction. Over the years, many girls have done so, often with dissappointing results. Now there is a 60 second time limit for Personal Introduction at Nationals. National American Miss will operate a green-yellow-red light indicator, clearly viewable by the contestant, to indicate when the time limit is about to expire. The light indicator is the same as used by professional speakers, and its operation will be shown to you at your rehearsal. For your comfort and confidence, we recommend that you design your Personal Introduction to not be near in length to 60 seconds. Why have the additional burden of worrying about keeping it just under 60 seconds? Give yourself some cushion. Tip: The average great personal introduction is often around 25 to 35 seconds. Please be aware that the longer a Personal Introduction is, the more opportunity for mistakes. Plus, the introduction has the potential to seem insincere, and lose the interest of the Be creative in your Introduction. audience and / or judges. Be proud of who you are! Always be sincere in your Introduction and don’t forget to look at the judges and audience. Eye contact is important! Interview - 30% Interview counts for 30% of your final pageant score. It’s easy! You will talk one-on-one with each of the pageant judges. This is when you can really let your personality shine through. At National American Miss, the interviews are held one-on-one, with each of the interview judges. It is our goal to use this experience to equip each participant with one-on-one job interview skills. You will take home valuable interviewing skills, such as making good eye contact, speaking confidently, and sitting properly during an interview. In a very real way, you are interviewing for the “job” of representing not only your state, but your country. If you win the national title, you will be a representative of girls from across the country. Just like you, the judges would like for the new national representatives (the queens) to be girls that are friendly, naturally enthusiastic, and effective communicators. Each judge wants you to do well. Their goal is to learn more about you, your ambitions, and your personality. They are looking for a representative who can engage in fun, intelligent conversation with an adult. They will not trick you, or ask you questions with a right or wrong answer (for example, they will not ask you to “Name the Governor of your state”).

Community Involvement - 10%

The Community Involvement project counts for 10% of your total score in the National American Miss and the National All-American pageants. A full 10% of your pageant score will be automatically awarded to you when you show record of having completed 4 hours of community service at a local, area, or statewide service organization. There are a lot of great charities and service organizations in which you can give your time. For example, you could play board games with the elderly at a local nursing home, volunteer to help with “Race For The Cure,” visit children in a community hospital, or clean up a local park. Volunteering your time is fun! You’ll be glad you did! NEW! As part of our green initiative, and to make the process easier, we have done away with the paper forms! By November 15, all contestants will need to upload the documentation of their 4 or more hours of community service to namiss.com/CommunityInvolvement. As part of your documentation, you will need to upload a scanned letter of confirmation that you obtain from the organization’s manager. We want to see all the fun you had helping others! Remember to take pictures of yourself as you perform your community service and wear your banner. Crowns are now optional, even somewhat discouraged, when making public appearances and community service. We want the emphasis to be on serving, and sometimes crowns can get in the way of projecting that image of service. All entries will be considered for inclusion on the new NAM community service web pages, so please keep that in mind as you select your photos and materials to upload. NEW! All Community Involvement participants are automatically entered in the Golden Achievement in Service Award competition for FREE. See pages t and u, in the black & white forms section of this booklet, for more info about the Community Involvement project!

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Choose a dress that will r eflect yo ur pers onality and style!

Royal Blue, Purple, Fuchsia,Yellow = Energetic, Exciting, Animated & Extroverted

White & Pastel Dresses = Approachable, Gentle, & Feminine

Rules & Regulations Princess*

Formal Dress

The dress may be any length or style as long as it is age appropriate. Some examples include floor length, tea length, and knee length. Whatever style you choose, be certain that the fit and hem are proper for that style. Solid colors work best. No trains, tilted hems, dress hoops, gloves, parasols or hats. No noticeable makeup. Shoes should be small heels or flats.

Junior Pre-Teen / Pre-Teen* A floor length dress with an even hem. Solid colors work best. No trains, tilted hems, dress hoops, gloves or hats. No noticeable makeup. Shoes should complement the dress and be age appropriate.

Junior Teen, Teen & Miss A prom or formal dress is appropriate. Any length or style that is appropriate for your age and personality. No hats, gloves, bare midriffs, dress hoops or thigh-high slits. The hem does not have to be even, however, no long trains that drag behind the contestant are allowed. Small “sweeps” are fine. A sweep is a train that is no longer than 24 inches on the floor when the contestant is standing still.

Helpful Hints to Dress Your Best • It’s important that you look and feel your very best in the pageant. Remember you will do your best when you are in a dress that makes you feel like a winner. Wear a dress you are comfortable moving around in and one that makes you feel proud to be on stage. • Be true to yourself. Don’t try to be something that you are not. Whether you are athletic or outdoorsy, poetic or fancy, choose a dress that will reflect your personality and sense of style. • When you choose a color that you like for your dress keep in mind, “What does this color say about me and my personality?” There is not a perfect pageant dress color, so pick your personal favorite and a color that complements your eyes, hair, and skin tone. Most importantly, choose the color that makes you feel confident and special.

*NOTE: When hemming a floor length dress for the Pre-Teen, Jr. Pre-Teen and/or Princess age divisions, your goal is to have an even hemline that is about 1/2 inch off the floor. Hems that are over 1-1/2 inches off the floor may cause you to lose points from your score. The shorter the hem, the more points you can lose.

Your guide to looking your best for the National Pageant!

Production Number Outfit #1

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National American Miss and National All-American Miss Contestants will need this outfit. This outfit is different from the one you used for your state competition. It is used for the opening production number. The official outfit will be available for you to purchase during pageant week for a total of $80 for the set. It includes a custom fashion shirt and fashion bottom (may include a skirt, pants, skort, shorts or dress depending on your age division) for a complete production number outfit. We stock a standard range of sizes. The design can vary from year to year. You will need to bring your own black fashion shoes, strappy sandals or boots to wear. No flip-flops or tennis shoes allowed please. This production number outfit is needed for all age divisions in both national queens’ titles.

Production Number Outfit #2

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If you are the state queen and you are competing for the National American Miss Queen Title, then you will need to bring an outfit from home to wear for your Production Number Outfit #2. This is used for a second production number during the pageant. You will be receiving more details about this production number outfit in future National Pageant information.

Princess & Junior Pre-Teen State Queens will need to bring a red, pink, and/or white shorts, skort, or skirt outfit. The outfit may be one or more of these colors or any combination of these colors. Please limit your outfit to these three colors only. Choose your own accessories to coordinate with your outfit along with matching shoes to complement.

Sample outfits, from previous years.

Pre-Teen State Queens will need to bring a red, pink and/or white outfit. The outfit may be one or more of these colors or any combination of these colors. Please limit your outfit to these colors only. Choose your own accessories to coordinate with your outfit along with matching shoes to complement.

Junior Teen, Teen & Miss State Queens will need to bring a red, pink, and/or white semi-formal dress. This dress will need to be cocktail or “after 5” appropriate in style. The dress may be one or more of these colors or any combination of these colors. A short style of dress would be preferred over a long gown. Please limit your semi-formal dress to these colors only. Accessorize your dress appropriately, including an evening style shoe to coordinate.

State Production Number Outfit

All contestants competing for a National Queen’s Title or in the Optional National Actress Contest will need to bring their state production number outfit to the National Pageant. If you have lost or damaged your shirt, you will be able to replace it by purchasing one at the National Pageant. Please bring your blue jean shorts and white tennis shoes to complete this outfit. It is your option to bring the hairbow, bracelet, necklace or other accessory that you may have receieved with your state production outfit.

Interview Outfit

Every girl will want to be sure to have her official state production number shirt so she can be in the official group photo, taken in front of the Disney Castle!

Rules & Regulations

Princess, Junior Pre-Teen & Pre-Teen

A dress you might wear to a nice dinner, an interview or “to church.” No hats, gloves, purses or adult jewelry. Dressy “skorts” or suits are fine, but no pants are allowed. No noticeable makeup for Princess and Jr. Pre-Teen and Pre-Teens. Shoes should complement the outfit.

Junior Teen, Teen & Miss A dress or suit you would wear to a job interview. No hats, gloves or purses. No gaudy jewelry. Pants, if worn, should be part of a coordinated suit outfit. Age-appropriate makeup. Shoes should complement the outfit.

A Note About Body Piercing and Tattoos: Keep in mind that you are interviewing for the “job” of National Queen. Body piercings and tattoos, while becoming more socially acceptable, are not accepted as professional appearance and can have a negative impact on the way you present yourself. You should approach the competition as someone who is preparing for a professional job and let it be your guide for your actions, attire, and attitude. Point deductions may be made on an individual basis according to a judge’s attitude or opinion of tattoos and body piercings. We would encourage you to cover tattoos and/or remove extra body piercing jewelry for competition week at nationals.

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Here is some great news about an exciting achievement award and trophy to be given out at the National Pageant!

The National Spirit of America Award Official “Stars and Stripes” Trophy is given to recognize each of those contestants who give an extra effort by becoming involved in a variety of activities and earning at least five or more credits at the National Pageant. It’s great to try new things! The more contests you enter, the more chances you have of winning! PLUS…you are guaranteed to bring home this trophy!

You earn the National Spirit of America Trophy by earning at least five or more “credits.” The credits come from participating in your choice of any or all of the following optional contests:

Talent – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age groups. Photogenic – One credit per entry. Limit four entries. Available to all age groups.

Top Model Search – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age groups.

Spokesmodel – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age groups.

Casual Wear Modeling – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age groups.

Actress – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age groups. National Advertising Contest – Available to all age groups. For each 1/2 page of advertising that you sell, you will receive one credit.

“I am” Spotlight – For each “I am” Spotlight entry in the national program book, you will receive one credit. Available to all age groups.

Tickets – For every 15 tickets you sell for the final pageant show, you’ll receive one credit. There is no additional fee to participate in this program (other than the fees of the individual contests that you choose). By participating, you will automatically receive this beautiful trophy on pageant week!

There is only one set of Optional Contests per age division at Nationals! The National American Miss, National All-American Miss, Cover Girls, Ambassadors, and State Optional Contests winners and courts will all compete together for the National Optional Titles. By entering your choice of these contests you not only get more value out of your pageant week, but you’ll gain more confidence and recognition through your preparation and performance. Perhaps you’ve been thinking of what it would be like to perform on stage, with all of the lights, excitement and applause. Perhaps your interests are in modeling, public speaking, volunteer service or other areas. This is your chance to be recognized and rewarded. Go for it! Contestants are Not Required to compete in optional contests. These contests will be judged by a separate panel of judges from the overall panel of judges and have no bearing on who is chosen as the National Queen.

Read now to select the contests that best feature your personality, style, and interests!

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Special Presentation in Formal Wear!

All National Optional Contest competitors and Advertising Title holders who are not competing in the National American Miss or the National AllAmerican Miss queen’s competitions will have a special presentation on stage in formal wear. The presentation will take place immediately following each age division’s formal wear competition for the National All-American Miss pageant. Bring your escort and your evening gown and have your special moment on stage! 27

This is a fun contest that highlights your personal style! Now, you can have two Casual Wear Modeling entries!

$175 Fee per Entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Casual Wear Modeling” pin. The winner will receive an $800 cash award, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.

Wow! The Casual Wear Modeling Contest has the excitement and energy of a live fashion show. It’s YOUR turn on the runway as you model your outfit and wow the audience with your own personal style! Dress: In this event, contestants will model age-appropriate attire that has an upbeat fashionable look. Shorts outfits, pants outfits, capris, skirts, trendy jeans and dresses are some examples of clothing you may wear for this event. Likewise, your outfit can have a theme: back-to-school, sports-related (i.e. tennis, soccer, etc.), or any other theme you choose. This is a Casual Wear competition, not a formal wear competition. Sequins, rhinestones and beads are fine if used in a way you would normally see them on trendy, off-the-rack apparel. Some sequins, satin, rhinestones, etc. are fine, but don’t make them your whole outfit. For example, custom-designed, glitzy pro-am modeling outfits are over the edge and are not appropriate for this competition. Also, please do not wear swimsuits.

Rules: This is an upbeat and fun event! The attire you choose should show your creativity and should reflect your personality and age. It’s free-style modeling to upbeat music as you would see at a fashion show. The feel is positive, not pouty or demure. The pageant emcee will narrate as you perform your routine.

Pageant Furnishes: Stage, emcee and music. Music: The pageant will provide upbeat music with a fun, steady beat for your freestyle walk on the runway. You will not be permitted to provide your own music. Check our website close to the pageant date to hear a sample of Casual Wear music that will be used during the pageant.

Time Limit: Each contestant will have approximately 30 to 45 seconds to model their fashionable ensembles. The pageant DJ will operate the sound levels and will fade the music in and out as the contestant begins and ends her routine. Format: You will enter from the back of the stage. Use freestyle modeling with turns, hesitations and walks to reflect your own personal style. At the end of your routine, you will exit the side of the stage. You will be shown an example of a route to walk on the stage before your competition begins. Please feel free to choreograph your own routine! You Bring: The outfit of your choice. Please see page ae in the forms supplement book for the Optional Contests Payment/Sponsor List Card.

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Remember, when you enter the Photogenic Contest and the Casual Wear Modeling Contest, you are automatically entered into the Most Promising Model contest for free! The winner of the Most Promising Model contest receives a fabulous modeling course scholarship!

Now, you can have two Top Model Search entries!

$175 Fee per Entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary special rhinestone pin. The winner will receive a $1000 Modeling Scholarship to a premier modeling school, along with a $400 Cash Award, Crown, Banner and Trophy. 1st through 4th runners-up: Trophies.

Last year’s winners were even published nationwide in American Cheerleader, Dance Spirit and Pageantry magazines!

Dress: Same outfit rules as the Casual Wear Modeling competition. See page 26 for details. This is a separate contest from the Casual Wear Modeling competition, but the outfit rules are the same. You may only wear one outfit per entry.

Rules: You will be evaluated by judges that are modeling industry professionals on how well you do in the photo shoot. Your success is a combination of posing well, working cooperatively with instruction, and having resulting photos that would work well for commercial print work. Being on time, having a positive attitude, and wearing the appropriate attire are also factors, just as they would be for any professional photoshoot.

Pageant Furnishes: Backdrop, photographer, modeling background music (to complete the upbeat photo shoot environment). Also, you get a CD of all your photos.

You Bring: A smile, a positive attitude, and your own apparel. You are allowed to wear makeup, but it must be age-appropriate. So, for Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and PreTeen, that means that you can have makeup on, but it should not overshadow you, or be perceived as inappropriate for your age.

Please see page ae in the forms supplement book for the Optional Contests Payment/Sponsor List Card.

MORE GOOD NEWS! As a FREE bonus, you will receive a CD of the photos from your photo shoot, including the digital rights to the photos. You can use them for building your modeling portfolio, for printing photographs, as screensavers, or anything you like!

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The Model With a Future Commands Both Your EYES and Your EARS!

$175 Fee per Entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Spokesmodel” pin. The winner will receive an $800 cash award, Official Crown, Banner, and Trophy. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.

Wow! Have you ever thought of being a model? Or perhaps being a news anchor or an outspoken leader in your school? A naturally confident walk, smile, and spoken delivery will combine to give you success in this exciting contest, which was designed for us by a panel of journalists, queens, and successful models!

Dress: Follow the “Interview Outfit” rules found on page 23 of the National Guidebook.

Rules: The maximum time limit for your speech is 11/2 minutes, which is ample time to deliver a speech of approximately 100 to 200 words. The limit is one of time, not words. Accordingly, your entry can be shorter or longer than 100 to 200 words, as long as you do not exceed 11/2 minutes. The timing will begin when you arrive at the podium and begin speaking. Your time will end when you have finished speaking or at the end of 11/2 minutes, whichever occurs first.

Good news! The emcee will have your pre-printed speech on the podium for you to reference, as needed. Also, in composing your speech, you can recruit any and all help that you wish!

Choose from these topics!

Bring two neatly printed or typed copies of your speech. • “My Most Admired American Woman” (cannot be family) • “My State” • “Why I Say NO to Drugs” • You may speak about your“platform” or a community service activity you enjoy. • “My Favorite American” (cannot be family) • “How We Can Make this World a Better Place” • “A Defining Moment in American History”

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• “If I Were President for a Day” • Our pageant theme: “I am a girl with dreams” • “Why I Love this Country” • “What Friendship Means to Me” • “I’m Proud to Be an American” • “My Favorite Character Quality” (such as Truth, Honesty, Tolerance, Integrity or others) • Recite a poem that means something special to you.

Here’s the Scoop

You will enter the stage from the back. The emcee will introduce you to the audience, highlighting your interests and activities and introducing your topic. Upbeat music (provided by the pageant) will play as you are walking. You’ll pause at center stage and face forward to the audience. Model your Interview Outfit by doing a circle turn. Proceed to the podium. When you arrive, our staff will have already placed your speech (which you turned in at pageant check-in) on the podium. You can refer to your printed speech as needed. When finished, smile and make eye contact with the judges and the audience as you exit stage right. Please see page ae in the forms supplement book for the Optionals Contests Payment/Sponsor List Card.

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$175 Fee per Entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Talent” pin. The winner will receive an $800 cash award, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.

Dress: Your own choice. The outfit should be appropriate for the type of talent and your age group. Be sure it does not make an inappropriate revealing statement. Rules: Length of performance – up to two minutes only. Timing begins when music starts or when performance begins, whichever is first. A bell will ring at two minutes; at that point the judging will end. Pageant Furnishes: Piano, cassette tape or CD player and operator, hand-held microphone and microphone in a stand or a headset microphone ($10 fee).

Talent Permitted: Only live talent presentations will be permitted. The stage will be a minimum of 12’ x 40’. The typical stage dimension is 12’ x 48’. A dance floor of at least 12’ x 40’ will be on the surface of the stage.

You Bring: Your accompanist, if needed, or two copies of your music (in case one breaks). CDs must be well labeled, identifying which track to play. Cassette tapes should be of good quality, cued to the right spot, and labeled as to which side is to be played. All CDs and tapes must have your name and age division written on them. Accompanist: The Talent contestant is the only person performing and is the only person on stage. All accompanists (piano, guitar, etc.) are to be located offstage. Piano is located in front of the stage on the floor. Instruments, other than piano, will be miked and located next to the stage. The only exception to being off-stage is if someone is assisting as a “still prop.” If you have a question about this, call the National Pageant office.

Please see page ae in the forms supplement book for the Optional Contests Payment/Sponsor List Card.

Know your routine well. When you are thoroughly acquainted with your routine, you are able to enjoy it and perform it with confidence. Also, you may want to pass up that incredibly difficult piece that you “just learned last month” – select a routine that you can perform well and have a happy confident style.

...and four entries in the Photogenic Competition!

$175 Fee per Entry. Limit 4 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Photogenic” pin. The winner will receive an $800 cash award, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.

“Miss Photogenic” will be selected from the photograph(s) of the contestant which she will bring to Pageant Check-In. Each contestant may enter one to four photographs, and each photograph provides another opportunity to win!

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1 Try to select picture(s) that project a happy smile and reflect a positive personality. Pictures that show a toomature or demure look generally do not do well.

2 The appearance of make-up in the picture should be appropriate for your age.

3 If you are having trouble selecting one picture from several, show them to a few people who do not know the contestant; ask each person to rank the pictures from their most favorite on down. This will help you select the picture(s) to enter.

4 You may enter any size photo as long as it is not larger than 8”x10”, but the picture should not be so small that your face is difficult to see. 5 Bottom Line: You want to achieve “Personality in a Picture.” Pictures that convey excitement or emotion often do well.

The photo(s) may be of any size (no longer than 8x10) and can be either black and white or color – both do equally well. Head shots generally work best. The pictures will be returned during the pageant after the judging has taken place. Only the picture(s) you submit for the competition will be judged, NOT your picture that appears in the program book. To enter the Photogenic Contest, just complete your Optional Contest Card for at least one and no more than four picture entries and send in your entry fees ($175 per picture). You may submit and pay for more entries on pageant weekend; however, you are still limited to four pictures total. Please see page ae in the forms supplement book for the Optional Contest Payment/Sponsor List Card.

Portfolio Award Guaranteed

The Portfolio Contest is a great way to earn an additional guaranteed trophy during pageant week! The most popular optional contest at the pageant is the Photogenic Contest. It’s easy! You can enter the Photogenic Contest by bringing one or more photographs (no larger than 8”x11”) to the pageant and paying $175 per photo entry (limit 4 entries). Each picture is a separate chance to win. When you enter four pictures in the Photogenic Contest, you will automatically earn the beautiful National Portfolio Award!! As you may already know, each of your Photogenic entries counts as a “credit” toward the five credits needed to earn the beautiful National Spirit of America Award Trophy.

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two entries in the Actress Competition...

$175 Fee per Entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Actress” pin. The winner will receive an $800 cash award, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.

Have you ever wanted to be in commercials or in movies? Here’s your opportunity to learn how real celebrities audition and give it a try yourself! At the pageant, you’ll get instruction, first-hand experience and your very own informative and inspiring National Actress Workshop personally taught by a professional acting scout from New York. We’ll help you shine for this exciting and fun competition! Receive your cue of “Action” and “Cut” from your emcee as you perform your brief commercial dialogue. Wear your official state pageant production number outfit as you are “DISCOVERED” in this FUN and EASY competition!

FAQ:

Do I need to keep the official production Be natural! Don’t over-rehearse.You want to respond as number outfit exactly as described? naturally as possible.The emcee will give you the “cue” and you will respond with your dialogue.The script will be mailed to you YES. You must wear the official closer to pageant week. Please see page 23 for details about the production number shirt with denim actress outfit (Your state production outfit.) shorts and white sneakers. However, you are not required to wear the accessories that may have come with your outfit (depending on your age group, that would include an official hair accessory, bracelet, necklace and/or socks). Please, no added accessories, hats, gloves, coats, vests or other add-on clothing. Can you bring PROPS on to the stage for your Commercial? New! Props are not allowed during the Actress competition. Nothing can be carried or placed on the stage. This competition will be run just like an authentic acting audition. You will be scored on your acting ability. Props tend to be more of a distraction. Props are defined as anything at all, including, but not limited to, a cell phone, bandaid, ring, hat, and more. They are neither necessary nor allowed for this competition. Can I change or alter the actress lines in any way? NO. You must recite the actress lines as they are given to you. The judges are familiar with the acting lines and have been instructed to deduct points if they hear a noticeable change to any acting lines. It is probably okay if you forget a word or reverse sentences because you get nervous, but do not intentially modify the lines. Focus on your delivery of the lines and try to fit your “character” to the lines.

Have you ever dreamed of being a movie star or acting in a television commercial or sitcom? Here’s your chance to learn about acting and how you can get started as an actress. If you are entered in the National Actress Competition, then you and one parent are invited to attend the National Actress Workshop hosted by Pixie Monroe for FREE. If you are not entered in the Actress Competition, then admission is $50 (with one parent free).

Pixie Monroe is the high-energy founder and CEO of Monroe Casting and Production Services, Inc. Under her knowledgeable eye, she has overseen casting for everything from high-impact blockbusters to modest, independent productions. Starting out as a casting associate, Pixie quickly rose through the ranks, becoming involved with projects like “Minority Report” for Steven Spielberg, “Tuck Everlasting” for Disney, and “America’s Most Wanted” for Fox Television. After a few years of working in the industry, Pixie successfully opened her own casting agency, and has been busily casting everything from print campaigns, music videos, to an Oscar qualifier. Pixie is an active member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Local #399 Casting Directors Union, Entertainment Industries Council (PRISM AWARDS) and Commercial Casting Directors Association. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Women in Radio and Television, bringing her unique vision and presence to the group. Recently, Pixie has worked on the stage production of “Tommy,” the follow up to her extremely successful collaboration of “Chess,” with Brian Purcell for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids; as well as various TV specials, commercials and multiple short films. Currently, Pixie is working with veteran TV director Richard L. Bare, on a “newly, re-imagined” pilot of successful 70’s sitcom “Green Acres” (ParaScope Productions). Don’t miss out on Pixie’s wealth of knowledge in the entertainment business. She looks forward to meeting you at the Acting Worshop! The workshop is free for you and a parent to attend, if you are entered in the National Actress Competition. If you would like to come to the Actress Workshop and you are not competing in the National Actress Competition, then a fee of $50 will be applied. You may purchase a ticket to the Actress Workshop at your National Pageant Check-in. Remember, your ticket and the ticket of one parent will be provided complimentary when you sign up to participate in the National Actress Competition. The Actress Workshop is generally held after the Actress Competition has taken place, as this workshop is not intended to be a primer for the Actress competition. Please check your National Schedule for the date and time of the National Actress Workshop.

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Go for it! The more you enter, the more chances you have to win!

Academic Achievement

No Entry Fee (Available to Jr.Teen,Teen, and Miss.)

Winner will receive a trophy and a $1000 tuition scholarship to the college of their choice, compliments of National Honor Roll. The 1st through 4th runners-up will also receive a trophy. An “Academic Achievement” Form will be sent to you in the next national packet, and you will turn it in at pageant registration along with a transcript from your school or district. Any girl who would like to be considered for this award should follow instructions on the form. This competition focuses on your academic achievements and grade performance. Begin working on your grades now if you wish to do well in this contest. You will truly grow as an individual as you set goals to improve your grades … set your goals and reach for them!

Helpful Hints: For this contest, it may be helpful to use letters of recommendation, noteworthy certificates, or other items that give the judges added insight into your achievements. We recommend that you not attach originals, but rather use photocopies as your entry form and attached documents will not be returned to you. Be sure to request letters and transcripts early enough so there is time to have them sent to you – sometimes school offices are completely closed during holidays.

Art Contest

No Entry Fee (Available to all age divisions.) Winner through 4th runner-up will receive trophies. This is a fun contest! Grab a t-shirt, your family, and some art supplies! Decorate a t-shirt that depicts your home state. Bring the t-shirt on a hanger. They will be displayed for everyone to see!

Helpful Hints: The judge panel looks for originality of expression, age-appropriateness and overall presentation.

Best Thank You Note

Yes, the entire family can help prepare the t-shirt. Be creative and have fun!

No Entry Fee (Available to all age divisions.) Winner through 4th runner-up will receive trophies. Each girl should write her sponsor(s) a thank you note immediately. Any contestant who wants to compete in the contest should bring one thank you note (an original or photocopy) to be judged during pageant week. The one judged as the best thank you note will receive recognition and a trophy at the pageant. Please remember to send your sponsor(s) a thank you note immediately!

Helpful Hints: The judge panels often look for creativity, sincerity and age-appropriateness. They want to have the feeling that the

Volunteer Service

contestant had the most input and effort in creating the thank you note. No Entry Fee (Available to all age divisions.)

Winner through 4th runner-up will receive trophies. A “Volunteer Service” form will be sent to you in the National Pre-Pageant Pack.You will turn it in at pageant check-in. Any girl who would like to be considered for this award should follow the instructions on the form. Begin doing volunteer work now if you wish to compete in this contest.You will truly grow as an individual as you volunteer to help others. Note: This is a different contest from the Community Involvement portion of the pageant. However, the volunteer work you submit can be the same activity.

Helpful Hints: For this contest, it may be helpful to use letters of recommendation, noteworthy certificates or other items that give the judges added insight into your achievements. We recommend that you not attach originals, but rather use photocopies because your entry form and attached documents will not be returned to you.

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Most Promising Model No Entry Fee (Available to All Age Divisions.) Winner through 4th runner-up will receive trophies.

Everyone entered in the Photogenic Competition and Casual Wear Modeling Competition is automatically entered in this competition for FREE! The judges will select one girl from each age division who has

the most promise of being a model. There is no entry fee for the Most

Promising Model title. Your entry is automatic when you enter in the Photogenic Competition and Casual Wear Modeling Competition. The winner in each age division will receive a $1,000 modeling scholarship and the official crown, banner, and trophy.

National Scrapbook Contest

No Entry Fee (Available to All Age Divisions.) Winner through 4th runner-up will receive trophies. The National Scrapbook Contest is a fun and creative opportunity to express who you are by assembling a book about your life. The scrapbook must be able to fit into a suitcase, and you may decorate it in a style of your choice. The scrapbook may have a theme about your life, family, reign as queen, interests, or all of the above. The judges look for creativity, originality, and overall presentation. You may turn in your scrapbook at pageant check-in. The scrapbooks will be available to be picked up after judging takes place at the end of the week.

Best Resume

No Entry Fee (Required for all contestants.) Winner through 4th runner-up will receive trophies. Every contestant is required to fill out and turn in a resume at the pageant. You will receive the Official Resume in the mail one month prior to Nationals. As an added bonus for each age division, a special trophy will be given for the resume judged as “best.” The winner through 4th runner-up will receive trophies in each age division for the best resume. Neatness and organization are a plus! Also, for the Jr. Pre-Teen, Pre-Teen, Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss age groups, the activities and achievements shown on the resume will be included as criteria. Do your best! Each age group’s Official Resume form will provide places to list activities, by category, that are available to girls that age. Remember to be brief, accurate, and clear to communicate all the activities you have been involved in for the past three years.

News Flash!

Miss Personality

These three contests will be held for both National Queen’s Pageants!

No Entry Fee (Available to All Age Divisions.) Contestants vote for the girl who is the friendliest, most helpful and most fun to be around during pageant week. The winner and 1st runner-up receive trophies.

Miss Spirit

No Entry Fee (Available to All Age Divisions.) The pageant staff choreographers select the girl who shows the most uplifting spirit throughout pageant week. The winner and 1st runner-up receive trophies.

Most Ticket Sales

No Entry Fee (Available to All Age Divisions.) The girl who sells the most tickets to the final pageant wins. The winner will receive a trophy. 35

Pageant Week On this page you’ll find information to help you enjoy pageant week with your family to the fullest!

Pageant tickets Tickets for the final pageant will be mailed from the National Office to all registered National Pageant participants in the National Pre-Pageant Pack, which is mailed out two weeks prior to the national pageant. A numbered series of 8 tickets will be mailed to you.You will be responsible for turning in your unsold tickets and presenting payment for the sold tickets at the National Pageant Check-In for your age division. Everyone who attends the final pageants will need a ticket except all contestants. The final pageant will be approximately one and half hours and each ticket will cost $20. Children age 3 and under do not need a ticket if they sit on a lap and do not take up a seat.

reserved seating for ticket sales The contestant who sells the most pageant tickets by the close of pageant Check-In on Day 1 of your national pageant week will receive a special trophy on stage during the National Pageant. You may win reserved seating by selling tickets. Any contestant selling 15 or more tickets will receive special reserved seating for her ticket holders whose tickets are purchased by the close of pageant Check-In on Day 1. All other seats are general admission.

Photography An official pageant photographer will take photographs of contestants all week. You may order photo packages from him if you wish. Your family members may take photographs during pageant activities if they do not block aisles or get in the way of the official photographer. Be sure to bring lots of film to capture your exciting memories! You will receive photo information about the pageant photographer before pageant week.

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Relax and enjoy the show! Your National Pageant will be videotaped by the official pageant videographer and available for your purchase. You will receive information about the pageant videographer in the mail prior to Nationals.

Video cameras will not be allowed in the ballroom for the final show. However, you may videotape the preliminary overall and optional competitions.

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Hey National Finalists and families! Do the “Hustle” at our

This event is for all contestants, moms, dads, grandparents, friends…everyone!!! You don’t want to miss this one. Share in the excitement as we step back in time and party like it’s 1970 again. Get out your platform shoes, bell-bottoms, halter tops and groovy polyester dresses for this fun event. Bring the WHOLE family to the party. Don’t feel pressured to spend a lot of money. Often times your parents might have everything you need right in the back of their closets or in the attic! Thrift stores and garage sales are also other places you might find the perfect accessory to complement your outfit. You don’t have to dress in the theme to attend, but it is a great opportunity to use your imagination and to have fun with putting together a costume. Don’t miss the fun, laughs, and entertainment of the program just because you don’t want to dress up. We want you there either way! This is not a meal function or banquet where you have to pay to attend. No refreshments will be served, but this is where the fun for pageant week begins!

Come to the 70’s Groovy Get Down and meet your fellow contestants from across the USA!

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National Pageant Book The Advertising Program is a fun way for girls in all age divisions to earn exciting prizes, cash awards, and even your sponsor fee into the National American Miss (Appointed Queens only) or the National All-American Miss Competitions!

So, Check this out: 1 Page of National Advertising

One premium prize. Check out the 10 awesome prizes to choose from on pages 40-41!

2 Pages of National Advertising

2 premium prizes, or your sponsor fees paid to the National All-American Miss Pageant. If you qualify for this contest.

4 Pages of National Advertising

4 premium prizes plus 1 bonus premium prize for a total of 5 premium prizes! Earn the National Ambassador Title plus your official crown, banner and trophy (National level only.) Bonus: as a National Ambassador, you now qualify to enter the National All-American Miss competition.

7 Pages of National Advertising

8 premium prizes, or $1000 cash, or the National Trip. Earn the National Cover Girl title, plus your official crown, banner, and trophy

10 Pages of National Advertising

11 premium prizes, or $1300 cash, or the National Trip plus 3 premium prizes. Earn the National Cover Model Title, plus the official crown, banner, trophy, and roses.

More than 10 pages of National Advertising

For each page of national advertising you sell, beyond 10 pages, you’ll receive your choice of one additional premium prize!

Remember: If you’ve sold advertising pages on the state pageant level, they will count toward the titles of National Cover Girl, National Cover Model, and the National Cover Miss titles. However, premium prizes that were awarded to you on the state pageant level will not be re-awarded on the National level. For example, if you’ve sold 3 pages of advertising on the state level and you sell 4 pages of advertising on the national level, you will qualify for the title of National Cover Girl. However, you will only receive premium prizes associated with the 4 pages sold at the national level. All other prizes should have been awarded at your state pageants.

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For Your National Program Book

Pages in your National Program Book will be 8 1/2" x 11". The ad area is 7" x 10".

Ad Copy: Contestants selling ads are asked to obtain a business card, logo, letterhead, yellow page ad or camera ready copy from advertisers to enable the printer to produce each ad neatly and clearly. Ad Layout: You may “lay out” your own ad pages or send a rough sketch showing how you want your ads arranged. Most people just send a rough sketch which is perfectly fine. However, please try to print the names legibly. If you do not send camera ready copy, the printer will use his best discretion in arranging your ad copy. Indicate on each check, business card or “ad copy” the ad size and amount of money donated. See pages 43-44 for a sample layout. Ad Photos: One photo may be included free of charge for each full page of ads. The photo must be sent with your ad copy. You might want to send photos of yourself in different settings and poses so your pages will be interesting and fun. To ensure that your pictures are placed properly, your name and state must be written on the back of each photo. Your photos will be available for you to pick up at the pageant.

Ad Record Sheet: On page 42 in this book you will find an “Ad Record Sheet.” List and total your ad sales. You may photocopy the page if you need extras. If an Ad Record Sheet is not received with your ad checks, responsibility for mistakes or deletions will not be accepted by the printer or National pageant office. Do not hold ad checks more than 20 days.

Ad Deadlines: All ad copies, ad money, and “Ad Record Sheets” must reach the National Office on or before your deadline. Your advertisers may use a check, money order, American Express, Discover, Visa or Mastercard for payment. Please do not send cash in the mail. You may make photo copies of the credit card form included in this magazine on page y in the forms booklet, or you can pay online at www.namiss.com/Nationals.

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Great News! With 4 pages of National Advertising in the National Program Book, you’ve just won a National title which earns you the official crown, banner, and trophy! Did you know...if you are not already qualified to compete in the National All-American Miss pageant, then earning the National Ambassador title will qualify you to enter. 4 Pages of National Advertising will award you: National Ambassador Title, Official Crown, Satin Banner, & Trophy, PLUS 5 Premium Prizes! Now you’re qualified to enter the National All-American Miss Pageant! Remember, you can use 2 of these prizes to pay your entry fee for the National All-American Miss Pageant!

The National Ambassador title is opening doors for you to compete for the National All-American Miss Title! It could be you!

National Cover Girl The National Cover Girl Title can be yours with 7 pages of advertising on the STATE or NATIONAL level. Did you know...you can combine your state ad pages with your national ad pages sold to earn this title. Remember, combining advertising from state & nationals is only for titles! 7 Pages of National or State Advertising will award you: National Cover Girl Title, Official Crown, Deluxe Satin Banner, & Trophy, 8 Premium Prizes or $1000 cash, or the National Trip (Remember, premium prizes are only awarded for National Ads sold! You have already received premium prizes for your state ad sales)!

By selling 7 pages of advertising on the state or national level, you could earn and choose your choice of 8 Premium Prizes, $1000 cash, or the National Trip which includes: • $350 toward airfare for one to the National Pageant • 6 hotel nights at the official host hotel • Disney Tickets for 2 • Hollywood Tour Tickets for 2

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Give everyone a chance to know you! With an “I Am” Spotlight you can let everyone know what makes you special and unique in the National Program Book. It’s your very own place in the program book dedicated to the special things about you, along with your color picture. Create a memory forever for your family and friends with a beautiful “I Am” Spotlight!

It’s your time to shine! Now, the “I AM” spotlights will be featured in

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color in the National Program Book for your age division. You will receive a special “I Am” t-shirt for FREE along with your very own “I Am” Spotlight in the beautiful National Program Book.

It’s your chance to SHINE! Put your “I Am” Spotlight into the National Program Book today. Check out page “w” in the black and white forms booklet for more details! 41

The National American Miss Advertising program is better than ever! It has never been so easy to win, and the prizes have been upgraded to new heights! Once you have sold at least one complete page of ads, you can select your choice from among these fabulous prizes in addition to your National Outstanding Program Participation Trophy.

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3. One Free Hotel Night at the pageant host hotel!

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$75 Cash!

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Digital Camera

One FREE Optional Contest Entry!

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Portable DVD Player

iPod Shuffle®

Just imagine you’ve sold four pages of National ads.You’ve won FIVE premium prizes! We’re introducing a NEW opportunity ONLY at Nationals! Now, when you sell 4 pages of advertising for the National Program Book, you earn FIVE premium prizes and you will also receive the title of NATIONAL AMBASSADOR™. The National Ambassador title is only won through selling advertising on the National level. The National Ambassadors are also now eligible to compete for the National All-American Miss Queen’s title for their age division. 42

National Trip! Sell more pages, get more prizes! This year at National American Miss, contestants have the option of using two premium prize credits to pay the Sponsorship Fee into the National All-American Miss pageant if they have qualified for the National All-American Miss pageant. So, if you sell three pages of ads, for example, you can use two of those earned credits to pay your Sponsorship Fee (assuming you have qualified for National All-American Miss) and still take home one additional premium prize!

2 pages prize!

iPod® Touch 8GB

11.

2 Tickets to the “Hooray For Hollywood” Tour! 2 Tickets to the Thanksgiving Banquet!

• Airfare for one to the National Pageant (details on page e in the forms section) • 6 hotel nights at the official host hotel (details on page 19) • Disney Tickets for 2 (details on pages j&k in the forms section) • Hollywood Tour Tickets for 2 (details on page o in the forms section)

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7.

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By selling 7 pages of advertising on the national level, you earn your choice of 8 Premium Prizes or the National Trip which includes:

$100 NAM shopping spree

10.

2 Tickets to Disneyland®!

12. HD Camcoder/Camera

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Ahoy Mates! Any National Cover Miss contender that sells 20 pages for the National Program Book has the option to choose a fantastic cruise vacation for two, or their earned prizes! (maximum cruise value not to exceed $2,300.)

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Ad Record Sheet

NATIONAL PROGRAM BO O K

Complete & Mail to: 5821 W. Sam Houston Parkway N. Suite 100, Houston, TX 77041 by the Advertising Deadline. Jr. Pre-Teen

Pre-Teen

Jr.Teen

Contestant’s Name:

Teen

Miss

State: (Please print neatly)

Address: City

)

Evening: (

)

Zip

Amount of Ads Enclosed $

•Use this Ad Record Sheet to keep an accurate record of your ad sales. •All ad copy, ad money, ad photos and this Ad Record Sheet must reach our office on or before the Ad Deadline Date! •You may photocopy this page if you wish to send in more than one package of ads. Do not send cash for your ads! •All ad photos must have your name, address and age group on the back of your photos. We accept checks, credit cards, •Do not hold advertisers’ checks more than 20 days. Send them in with ad copy and photo. and money orders for ads.

Make checks payable to “National American Miss” and mail to the National Office. However, if checks are made payable to you then you will need to endorse them to “National American Miss” on the back of the checks. name of advertiser

ad size

ad cost

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To list more advertisements, either photocopy this page or list on a separate page and attach.

Total Ad Sales Enclosed: $_______________________________

If you have sold $600 or more in ads please select your Premium Prize(s) from the following* (See page 40 & 41 in this magazine for details):

ONE PAGE ______$75 Cash ______Digital Camera ______Portable DVD Player ______Free Hotel Night at the pageant host hotel ______iPod® Shuffle ______$100 NAM Boutique shopping spree ______One National Optional Contest Entry valued at $175 (Please also fill out the form on page ae in the forms book if you choose this prize) Circle one: Talent Photogenic Spokesmodel Actress Top Model Search

Casual Wear Modeling

______2 tickets to the Thanksgiving Banquet (Please also fill out the form on page q in the forms book if you choose this prize) ____ # of adult tickets ____ # of children tickets

______2 Disneyland® Tickets good for ONE DAY (Please also fill out the form on page k in the forms book if you choose this prize.) Remember, tickets can not be split! ____ # of adult tickets ____ # of children tickets

______2 tickets to the Hollywood Bus Tour (Please also fill out the form on page o in the forms book if you choose this prize)

______HD Camcoder/Camera

TWO PAGES ______iPod Touch 8GB ______National All-American Miss Entry Fee (You must sell 2 pages of national ads to cover your sponsor fee. See pg. 5 for qualifications.) ______National American Miss Entry Fee Appointed State Queens Only. (You must sell 2 pages of national ads to cover your sponsor fee.) SEVEN PAGES ______National Trip (Applies to contestants who have sold 7 pages of advertising on the state or national level and chose the National Trip as their prize. See pg. 38 for details.) 44

*If you have earned more than one Premium Prize, please indicate how many of each prize you would like. **Tickets must be obtained in sets of 2 and cannot be split.

You may photocopy or cut out this page and use it to list your advertising. Affix ad copy to layout sheet (found on page 43) the way you want it to appear.

Daytime Phone: (

State

✃

Princess

✃

Circle your age group:

Circle your age group:

Princess

Jr. Pre-Teen

Pre-Teen

Jr. Teen

Teen

Miss

1/10 Page Business Card Size $60

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1/10 Page Business Card Size $60

Ad Layout Sheet

1/10 Page Business Card Size $60

1/10 Page Business Card Size $60

You may photocopy or cut out this page and use it to lay out advertising. Affix ad copy to layout sheet the way you want it to appear.

Contestant Name: ______________________________________City: ______________________________State: ____________

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BEFORE

Circle your age group:

Princess

Jr. Pre-Teen

Pre-Teen

Jr. Teen

Example of Business Card Size Ads Various Contestants

AFTER

Teen

Miss

Name: ________________________________________________City: ______________________________State: ____________

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We love you Alyssa!

Love Always Daddy, Missy, Brandon, Deanna, Courtney & Mema

Lisa We– Believe In YOU!

And Love You So Very Much!!!

Mother, Daddy & John Allen

Good Luck and Congratulations Randi!

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✿

We love you! Mom, Dad, Papa & Dee

Sing your heart out!

Buddy’s Package Store Sour Lake, TX (409) 287-3390 Batson Mill Batson, TX (936) 262-8000

I Love You Sweetheart! Good Luck, Randi

Love Mom & Dad

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You may photocopy or cut out this page and use it to lay out advertising. Affix ad copy to layout sheet the way you want it to appear.

you might of what card ads”. example s Here’s anto us for “busines send in

Contributor Receipts for Sponsors Keep the stubs (on left) for your records. Detach and give the receipts to sponsors that request them. You may photocopy this page if you need more receipts. Generally when sponsors pay with a check, they will not need a receipt. Their cancelled check can serve as their receipt.

Keep this stub for your records Amount

Date

Contributor City

Check One Cash

Money Order

Credit Card

Keep this stub for your records

Date

Amount

Contributor City

Check One Cash

Money Order

Credit Card

Keep this stub for your records

Date

Amount

Contributor City

Check One Cash

Money Order

Credit Card

Keep this stub for your records

Date

Amount

Contributor City

Check One Cash

Money Order

Credit Card

Keep this stub for your records

Date

Amount

Contributor City

Check One Cash

Money Order

TM

Contributor Receipt

Amount Contributed $ __________________________ Date of Contribution ______________________

National Finalist ___________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true!

TM

Contributor Receipt

Amount Contributed $ __________________________ Date of Contribution ______________________

National Finalist ___________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true!

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Contributor Receipt

Amount Contributed $ __________________________ Date of Contribution ______________________

National Finalist ___________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true!

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Contributor Receipt

Contributorʼs Name ________________________________________________________________________

State Check

Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true!

Contributorʼs Name ________________________________________________________________________

State Check

National Finalist ___________________________________________________________________________

Contributorʼs Name ________________________________________________________________________

State Check

Amount Contributed $ __________________________ Date of Contribution ______________________

Contributorʼs Name ________________________________________________________________________

State Check

Contributor Receipt

Contributorʼs Name ________________________________________________________________________

State Check

TM

Credit Card

Amount Contributed $ __________________________ Date of Contribution ______________________

National Finalist __________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true!

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National American Miss TM

visit us at:

www.namiss.com This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our programs. Their participation is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in encouraging and supporting their youth. Families trust our program because it is not just another pageant but a great opportunity to learn, grow, meet new friends, have great fun, and to prepare for the future. Thank you for your support.

www.namiss.com

National American Miss TM

visit us at:

www.namiss.com This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our programs. Their participation is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in encouraging and supporting their youth. Families trust our program because it is not just another pageant but a great opportunity to learn, grow, meet new friends, have great fun, and to prepare for the future. Thank you for your support.

www.namiss.com

National American Miss TM

visit us at:

www.namiss.com This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our programs. Their participation is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in encouraging and supporting their youth. Families trust our program because it is not just another pageant but a great opportunity to learn, grow, meet new friends, have great fun, and to prepare for the future. Thank you for your support.

www.namiss.com

National American Miss TM

visit us at:

www.namiss.com This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our programs. Their participation is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in encouraging and supporting their youth. Families trust our program because it is not just another pageant but a great opportunity to learn, grow, meet new friends, have great fun, and to prepare for the future. Thank you for your support.

www.namiss.com

National American Miss TM

visit us at:

www.namiss.com This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our programs. Their participation is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in encouraging and supporting their youth. Families trust our program because it is not just another pageant but a great opportunity to learn, grow, meet new friends, have great fun, and to prepare for the future. Thank you for your support.

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Contributor Receipts for Sponsors Keep the stubs (on left) for your records. Detach and give the receipts to sponsors that request them. You may photocopy this page if you need more receipts. Generally when sponsors pay with a check, they will not need a receipt. Their cancelled check can serve as their receipt.

Keep this stub for your records Amount

Date

Contributor City

Check One Cash

Money Order

Credit Card

Keep this stub for your records

Date

Amount

Contributor City

Check One Cash

Money Order

Amount Contributed $ __________________________ Date of Contribution ______________________

National Finalist ___________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true!

TM

Credit Card

Amount Contributed $ __________________________ Date of Contribution ______________________

National Finalist ___________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true!

Keep this stub for your records

Date

Amount

Contributor City

Check One Cash

Money Order

Credit Card

Keep this stub for your records

Date

Amount

Contributor City

Check One Cash

Money Order

Credit Card

Keep this stub for your records

Date

Amount

Contributor City

Check One Cash

Money Order

Amount Contributed $ __________________________ Date of Contribution ______________________

National Finalist ___________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true!

TM

Contributor Receipt

Amount Contributed $ __________________________ Date of Contribution ______________________

National Finalist ___________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true!

TM

Contributor Receipt

Contributor&s Name ________________________________________________________________________

State Check

Contributor Receipt

Contributorʼs Name ________________________________________________________________________

State Check

TM

Contributorʼs Name ________________________________________________________________________

State Check

Contributor Receipt

Contributorʼs Name ________________________________________________________________________

State Check

Contributor Receipt

Contributorʼs Name ________________________________________________________________________

State Check

TM

Credit Card

Amount Contributed $ __________________________ Date of Contribution ______________________

National Finalist ___________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true!

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National American Miss TM

visit us at:

www.namiss.com This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our programs. Their participation is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in encouraging and supporting their youth. Families trust our program because it is not just another pageant but a great opportunity to learn, grow, meet new friends, have great fun, and to prepare for the future. Thank you for your support.

www.namiss.com

National American Miss TM

visit us at:

www.namiss.com This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our programs. Their participation is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in encouraging and supporting their youth. Families trust our program because it is not just another pageant but a great opportunity to learn, grow, meet new friends, have great fun, and to prepare for the future. Thank you for your support.

www.namiss.com

National American Miss TM

visit us at:

www.namiss.com

This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our state programs. Their participation is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in encouraging and supporting their youth. Families trust our program because it is not just another pageant but a great opportunity to learn, grow, meet new friends, have great fun, and to prepare for the future. Thank you for your support.

www.namiss.com

National American Miss TM

visit us at:

www.namiss.com This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our programs. Their participation is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in encouraging and supporting their youth. Families trust our program because it is not just another pageant but a great opportunity to learn, grow, meet new friends, have great fun, and to prepare for the future. Thank you for your support.

www.namiss.com

National American Miss TM

visit us at:

www.namiss.com This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our programs. Their participation is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in encouraging and supporting their youth. Families trust our program because it is not just another pageant but a great opportunity to learn, grow, meet new friends, have great fun, and to prepare for the future. Thank you for your support.

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* One lucky young woman in each age division will be taking home $2,000 in cash and the crown for National All-American Miss! * A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Today’s Girls across the nation awaits one young woman in each age group! * It’s all waiting for you and your family at Disneyland®! Come see the magic!

Calling all Queens, Queen’s Court, Cover Girls, Ambassadors plus all Talent, Spokesmodel, Casual Wear Modeling, Actress, Top Model Search & Photogenic Top 5 Finalists...you are invited to participate in the National Competitions in beautiful Disneyland, California! Thousands in cash, trophies, scholarships and prizes will be awarded! Don’t miss your chance to win prestigious national titles and exciting prizes! Plus, we’ll be enjoying a group outing to the famed streets of Hollywood where you’ll be a STAR for a day! You can even win a brand new Ford Mustang Convertible! See http://www.namiss.com/car for more details! You’ll make memories to last a lifetime at this fun-filled family event. Enjoy the prestigious national competition in sunny California where you’ll make your dreams come true! Don’t miss out on the fun! We’re waiting for you!

See details on page 5 of this booklet. To sign up online, visit our website at www.namiss.com/nationals