2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair
37th Annual Senior Queen Pageant
Friday July 24, 2015
IMPORTANT MEETING DATES FOR CONTESTANTS
June 18, 2015 – Thursday – Time 10:30a.m. – Place: Maplecrest Country Club - Garden Room
“Get Acquainted” brunch and meeting for the Senior Queen Contestants and their Sponsor Representative. Once we receive the list of candidates, invitations will be mailed to each contestant and her sponsor.
June 29, 2015 - Monday Evening - Time: 6:00p.m. - Place: ECCC Bldg. Fairgrounds
Contestants Rehearsal for the Queens Gala
June 30, 2015 - Tuesday Evening - Time: 6:30p.m. - Place: ECCC Bldg. Fairgrounds
“Queens Gala” This is a style show by the Senior Queen Contestants and the Fair Queen Contestants. (Contestants please arrive at 5:30p.m. for group photos)
All Sponsors, Family, Friends and Fair Board are invited to attend.
Light refreshments will follow the show.
July 21, 2015 - Tuesday Morning - Time: 9:00a.m. – Place: Maple City Chapel Church - located on US 33 southeast of Goshen, near Menards and McDonalds. (Contestants should arrive by 8:30a.m.) This is mandatory preliminary judging for the Senior Queen Pageant.
Lunch is provided and after judging we will go to the Fairgrounds stage for a practice walk thru.
We should be done by 2:00p.m.
July 23, 2015 - Thursday Lunch - Time: 12:00 noon – Place: Fairgrounds Nelson’s Chicken Pavilion, located in Gate #2 directly down Food Row on the left.
This is an appreciation luncheon for our Corporate and Individual Sponsors of our Pageant.
The 2015 Senior Queen Candidates will be introduced along with her Sponsor Representative.
FAIR July 24, 2015 - Friday Evening - Senior Queen Pageant – Time: 5:30pm
(Contestants must arrive before 4:30p.m. back stage)
Place: Grandstand stage of the Fair Grounds
Sponsors, family, friends or groups are encouraged to attend and cheer on their candidate.
The queen contestants will be introduced on stage. During the pageant each contestant will be asked a question about themselves, which the contestant will answer. The judges will compile their score with the preliminary judging scores for the results of a 2nd Runner-up, 1st Runner-up and the New 2015 Queen. The 2014 Senior Queen, Rosalie Bontrager will crown the new 2015 Queen. All Senior Queen Contestants are requested to stay for the Veteran’s Program and Fair Queen Pageant.
July 26, 2015 - Sunday - Time: 12:00noon - Parade
July 28, 2015 - Tuesday - The Senior Queen will emcee for the Senior Talent Contest. All other contestants are to be present and assist with this event. You are to be at the park stage at
10:30a.m. and the contest begins at 11:00a.m.
Thank you very much and please contact us if you have any questions.
Sharon Edwards - Director - cell 574-596-0910
Senior Queen Pageant Committee: Carole Miller - 2003 Senior Queen 574-533-1718, Marcia Krebs - 2011 Senior Queen 574-202-6868, 2014 Senior Queen - Rosalie Bontrager
* * PLEASE GIVE THESE RULES TO YOUR SENIOR QUEEN CONTESTANT* *
CONTESTANTS RULES, RESPONSIBILITIES,
JUDGING CRITERIA and Prizes
1. All contestants must be a female and at least 60 years of age before July 24, 2015, opening
day of the fair. Each contestant must have a sponsor. The contestant must complete the
application and return to the Fair Office, 17745-E CR 34, Goshen, IN 46528 by May 30, 2015.
2. Contestants must be an Indiana resident, a U.S. Citizen, and represent Elkhart County. She may
reside in an adjoining Indiana County if the majority of her activities are in Elkhart County.
3. Contestants should attend all meetings and activities listed on the schedule in the application
packet.
4. Contestants should read the responsibilities for the “Newly Crowned 2015 Senior Queen”
which is included in the application packet. If chosen queen, she will be expected to follow these guidelines and fulfill to the best of her ability.
5. If for some reason, the 2015 Elkhart County Senior Queen cannot fulfill her Queen responsibilities,
the 1st Runner-up will become the reigning Senior Queen. The line of succession will then
continue if the 1st Runner-up is unable to fulfill the responsibilities.
6. Judging Criteria – Senior Queen Contestants will be judged on the basis of Community
Involvement, Ability to Converse/Public Speaking, Poise and Personality in the following areas:
1. Involvement and achievement in community, church, charity and/or service club activities or
other types of volunteer work.
2. Personal Interview with Judges during Preliminary Judging.
3. The “On Stage” Pageant Question and Answer
4. Written Application
5. Appearance
7. The 2015 Elkhart County Senior Queen and all participants are expected to be present and assist
throughout the Fair, when requested by the Fair Board.
1. The Queen and all contestants are requested to be present for Tuesday, the 2nd Senior
Citizens Day, which is held in the corporate tent. You will be introduced and volunteer.
2. Tuesday of the Fair, the Senior Queen will emcee for the Senior Talent Contest. All other
Contestants are to be present and assist with this event. You are to be at the park stage at
10:30a.m. and the contest begins at 11:00a.m.
8. The 2015 Senior Queen is requested to ride in the 2015 Fair Parade. A unit is provided for
the Queen. If possible all other contestants are requested to ride in the Parade too. There will be
a unit provided for the Runners-up and contestants.
SENIOR QUEEN PAGEANT PRIZES
Senior Queen: Title – 2015 Elkhart County Fair Senior Queen
Ride in Horse Drawn Carriage - Fair Parade – Provided by the Fair Board-
Directors of the Draft Horse Barn (Terry Shewmaker and Barney Beer)
Professional Photograph – Fair Board
Arm Bouquet-Wooden Wagon Floral
Crown, Pin & Necklace w/storage box
Engraved Silver Tray – Sniders Jewelers
Maple Wood Bowl-Goshen City Mayor
$100.00 Cash & Sashes - Senior Queen Pageant Budget
$50.00 Gift Certificate - Woldruffs Shoes
$30.00 Gift Certificate - Das Dutchman Essenhaus
2 Front row track seats Entertainment/Fair Passes/use of golf cart-Fair Board
Commemorative Tote Bag – Senior Queen Pageant Budget
Gift - Sorg Jewelers
Avon Necklace Gift Set – in memory of Eleanor Morehouse 2001 Senior Queen
Organizing Tote – Marcia Krebs 2011 Senior Queen
1st Runner-up: Title – 2015 Elkhart County Fair Senior Queen 1st Runner-up
Arm Bouquet – Senior Queen Pageant Budget
$50.00 Cash & Sashes – Senior Queen Pageant Budget
Commemorative Tote Bag – Senior Queen Pageant Budget
Avon Necklace Gift Set – in memory of Eleanor Morehouse 2001 Senior Queen
Fair Passes – Fair Board
2nd Runner-up: Title – 2015 Elkhart County Fair Senior Queen 2nd Runner-up
Arm Bouquet – Senior Queen Pageant Budget
Sash – Senior Queen Pageant Budget
Commemorative Tote Bag – Senior Queen Pageant Budget
Avon Necklace Gift Set – in memory of Eleanor Morehouse 2001 Senior Queen
Fair Passes – Fair Board
Ms. Congeniality: Title – 2015 Senior Queen Pageant Ms. Congeniality
Engraved Silver Tray and Sash – Senior Queen Pageant Budget
Community Service Award: In Memory of Eleanor Morehouse
2015 Senior Queen Pageant Community Service Award
New Award – Ginny Nichols Memorial Award
2015 Senior Queen Pageant Memorial Award
All Contestants:
Commemorative Tote Bag – Senior Queen Pageant Budget
Fair Passes – Fair Board
Many Gifts – Area Merchants (a list will be provided)
All prizes and gifts are subject to change
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2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair
37th Annual Senior Queen Pageant
Important Dates for a Sponsor of a SENIOR QUEEN CONTESTANT
(Please give to your Sponsor)
To Sponsor a Contestant, there is a $35.00 entry fee, which covers the cost of a Sash for the Senior Queen Contestant. The sash will have your Sponsor’s name on it.
Sponsors must include the $35.00 with the Contestants’ Application.
June 18, 2015 - Thursday – Time 10:30a.m. – Place: Maplecrest Country Club – Garden Room
“Get Acquainted” brunch and meeting for the Senior Queen Contestants and their Sponsor Representative. Once we receive the list of candidates, invitations will be mailed to each contestant and her sponsor.
June 29, 2015 – Monday Evening – Time: 6:00p.m. - Place: ECCC Bldg. Fairgrounds
Contestants Rehearsal for the Queens Gala.
June 30, 2015 - Tuesday Evening – Time: 6:30p.m. - Place: ECCC Bldg. Fairgrounds
“Queens Gala” This is a style show by the Senior Queen Contestants and the Fair Queen Contestants. (Contestants please arrive at 5:30p.m. for group photos)
All Sponsors, Family, Friends and Fair Board are invited to attend.
Light refreshments will follow the show.
July 21, 2015 – Tuesday Morning – Time: Judging begins at 9:00a.m. – Maple City Chapel US 33 Goshen. This is Preliminary Judging for Contestants Only – should arrive by 8:30a.m.
July 17, 2014 - Thursday Lunch - Time: 12:00 noon - Place: Fairgrounds Nelson’s Chicken Pavilion located in Gate #2 directly down Food Row on the left.
This is an appreciation luncheon for our Corporate and Individual Sponsors of our Pageant. The 2015 Senior Queen Candidates will be introduced along with her Sponsor Representative.
FAIR July 24, 2015 - Friday evening – Senior Queen Pageant – Time: 5:30p.m.
(Candidates must arrive before 4:30p.m. back stage)
Place: The Grandstand stage of the Fair Grounds
Sponsors, family, friends or groups encouraged to attend and cheer on their candidate.
The queen contestants will be introduced on stage. During the pageant each contestant will be asked a question about themselves, which the contestant will respond to. The judges will compile their score with the preliminary judging scores for the results of a 2nd Runner-up, 1st Runner-up and the New 2015 Queen. The 2014 Senior Queen, Rosalie will crown the new 2015 Queen and stay with the new Queen all evening. All Senior Queen Contestants are requested to stay for the Veteran’s Program and Fair Queen Pageant.
July 26, 2015 – Sunday - Parade - Queen and Contestants
July 28, 2015 - Tuesday - The Senior Queen will emcee for the Senior Talent Contest. All other contestants are to be present and assist with this event. She is to be at the park stage at
10:30a.m. and the contest begins at 11:00a.m.
Any questions please contact: Sharon Edwards - Cell 574-596-0910
Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board - Senior Queen Pageant Director
Senior Queen Pageant Committee: Carole Miller - 2003 Senior Queen 574-533-1718, Marcia Krebs - 2011 Senior Queen 574-202-6868 and 2014 Senior Queen Rosalie Bontrager
RESPONSIBILITIES of the
“2015” SENIOR QUEEN
37th Annual Senior Queen Pageant
It is an honor and a privilege to be chosen the
2015 Elkhart County Fair Senior Queen
Immediately after the pageant, the new Senior Queen begins her duties. We ask the 2014 Senior Queen, Rosalie Bontrager accompany the new 2015 Queen, throughout the evening. This is very helpful to learn the duties of being Senior Queen.
The 2015 Senior Queen will reign over two Senior Citizens Days for the Elkhart County Fair. Those dates are Tuesday, July 28, 2015 and the Senior Citizens Day in 2016, the first Friday of the fair. The Senior Queen, as she is able, needs to attend all morning Fair Board meetings during the week of the Fair and any 4-H/Fair activities of each day. The Fair Board Directors will ask the queen to attend their events throughout each day of the Fair. The Senior Queen is requested to be the emcee for the Senior Talent Contest, on Tuesday of the Fair (July 28). Be there @ 10:30a.m. The contest begins @11:00a.m. The Senior Queen will be a guest on the Grandstand Stage each evening before the entertainment shows to talk and share briefly about her day at the Fair. We expect the Senior Queen to be kind, friendly, smile and welcome people along your way throughout each day. Remember, people at the Fair are our guests!
A new Fair Queen will be chosen Friday night. We expect the Senior Queen and the Fair Queen to be kind, respectable and compatible with each other. After all you will be spending a lot of the Fair Week together. A Golf cart is usually provided for the Senior Queen and Fair Queen to ride and share together to make it easier and faster to get around the Fair. You both must use the cart in a responsible manner.
After the Fair, we do ask the Queens, to participate in the area town parades
throughout the year as her schedule permits. This is to help promote the:
Elkhart County Fair and The Senior Queen Pageant.
From time to time the Senior Queen is requested to be a special guest at civic group meetings to talk and share about her experiences as Senior Queen. She will reign until the 2016 Senior Queen is crowned.
If you have any questions regarding The Senior Queen Pageant, please contact the
Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board Director, Sharon Edwards, at 574-596-0910.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sharon Edwards
Senior Queen Pageant Committee:
Carole Miller and Marcia Krebs