Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

The

Miss Southwestern Region

Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

2008 Application Packet

Southwestern Region

The

Miss Southwestern Regional

Phi Beta Sigma

Pageant

(please type or print legibly in ink)

Application

NAME______

ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIP CODE______

PHONE (H)______CELL______PAGER______

E-MAIL ADDRESS______AGE______

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER REPRESENTING______

LAST SCHOOL OF ATTENDANCE______

MAJOR______CURRENT CUMULATIVE G.P.A.______

CLASSICATION______PROJECTED GRADUATION DATE______

LIST ALL ORGANIZATIONS CURRENTLY A MEMBER OF:

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PAGEANT/HOMECOMING OR MODEL EXPERIENCE:

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HOBBIES:

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DECRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD______

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Signature of Contestant Signature of Chapter President

PLEASE ATTACH A ½ PAGE BIOGRAPHY AND COLOR 4X6 PHOTO OF YOU WITH THE PACKET

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Miss Southwestern Regional

Phi Beta Sigma

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Miss Southwestern Regional

Phi Beta Sigma

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Qualifications and Guidelines

· All applications and photos are due before or on February 28, 2009

· The Application Entry Fee is $50.00 (non-refundable). Make checks payable to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The Entry Fee is due with the application due date.

· No fire, water, animal acts permitted.

· Contestants should check in by 5:00 P.M. on date T.B.A. *Contestants arriving after (designated time) will have 5 points deducted from final score.

· Rehearsals are MANDATORY and all contestants are required to attend.

· In the event of a tie, a TIEBREAKER QUESTION will be asked.

· Please be courteous and professional to all fellow contestants.

· SELL A MINIMUM OF $600.00 OF ADVERTISEMENTS FOR PROGRAM SOUVENEIR JOURNAL. Advertisement prices: Full Page $100.00; ½ page 75.00; ¼ $50.00; Business Card $25.00; Patron $15.00

· 25 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCATED FROM FINAL SCORE IF MINIMUM ADVERTISEMENTS NOT SOLD. Proceeds to benefit National/Regional Scholarship Program.

· Contestants must be unwed without child(ren) at the time of the pageant. If chosen, she must remain unwed and without child(ren) during her reign.

· Contestants must not be older than 25 years of age.

Winners and Awards

WINNER AND OBLIGATIONS

$800.00; TIARA; TROPHY; SASH; FLOWERS

· Represent Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity at Undergraduate Chapter Pageants 2008

· Serve as hostess at Fraternity Events/Projects

· Assist in the promotion of Fraternity events

1st RUNNER UP…Trophy and Flowers

2ND RUNNER UP…Trophy and Flowers

AWARDS

Recognition for winner per category, Ms. Congeniality, Ms. Photogenic, and Ms. Sigma Spirit.

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Miss Southwestern Regional

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Judging System

The Miss Southwestern Regional Phi Beta Sigma Pageant 2008 judging system is designed to promote diversity, individuality, and overall achievement among all contestants. Judges score the individual contestants immediately following each phase of the competition. Contestants are scored totally on a 1-100 point scale in whole numbers, within each category (more than one contestant may receive the same score). There is one panel of judges for the entire competition. All judges have been educated about the Miss Southwestern Regional, Phi Beta Sigma pageant 2008 judging system and represent a variety of professional sectors within their communities. Contestants may receive an additional 1-5 point’s (maximum 5) for the sale of advertisements in excess of the $600 minimum advertisements sales.

The Interview 20%

Overall first impression

Personal appearance

Personality

Ability to dialogue in conversation

Presentation—“Shade of Blue Sportswear” 10%

Creativity of sportswear and personal introduction

Overall appearance (accessories, hair, make-up)

Talent Competition 20%

Stage presence

Originality of talent

Totality of all elements (including costume, props, voice, use of body, choreography)

Overall performance

Swimwear Competition 15%

Overall first impression

Overall physique (compliment height, weight and bone structure)

Sense of confidence and attractiveness

Evening Gown Competition 25%

Overall first impression

Sense of attractiveness

Stage presence (poise, grace, style)

Technique, including walk, posture, etc.

Sense of confidence

Question and Response 10%

Response in context with speech and grammar

Emotional control

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Miss Southwestern Regional

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Disclaimer

THE MISS SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL, PHI BETA SIGMA PAGEANT IS A NON DISCRIMANATORY EVENT OPEN TO ALL FEMALES REGARDLESS OF:

· Race and/or National Origin

· Religion

· Undergraduate-Graduate Classification

· Organization affiliation

Contestants must NOT be older than 25 years old

Entry fee is NON-REFUNDABLE

All Photos are the property of PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED.

All contestants are required to sell a minimum of $600.00 in advertisements.

25 points will be deducted from the final score if $600 advertisements are not sold.

I, ______, have received and read a copy of the application packet with all of the rules, guidelines, requirements, and pageant score sheet and hereby agree to the rules, terms and conditions of the Miss Southwestern Regional, Phi Beta Sigma Pageant.

· I, also, agree that the decision of the judges is FINAL and I am entitled to see a copy of my performance results.

· I further understand that is I am chosen for the Miss Southwestern Regional, Phi Beta Sigma, I must be unwed and without child(ren).

· Furthermore, I must remain unwed ad without child(ren) during my reign.

· I further understand that I am NOT an agent for the Miss Southwestern Region, Phi Beta Sigma Pageant and I am not authorized to act on behalf of the fraternity other than permitted in my capacity as a contestant or the Miss Southwestern Regional, Phi beta Sigma Pageant, if selected.

· I further understand any violation of the pageant rules, regulations, and/or failure to serve in the capacity, as the Miss Southwestern Regional, Phi Beta Sigma if selected, may be ground for removal or the termination of my reign.

This disclaimer must accompany, entry fee and photo.

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SIGNATURE OF CONTESTANT NOTARY PUBLIC

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DATE COMISSION EXPIRES

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REGIONAL DIRECTOR 2ND VICE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

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Miss Southwestern Regional

Phi Beta Sigma

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Guidelines and Qualifications

· All applications and photos are due by FEBRUARY 28, 2008

· The Application Entry Fee is $50.00 (non-refundable). Make checks payable to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Only checks and money orders are allowed. *The Entry Fee is due the same date as application

· No Fire, No Water, No Animal Acts permitted.

· Contestants should check in by 3:00 P.M. on Date T.B.A.

*Contestants arriving after designated time will have five points deducted from final score.

· Rehearsals are MANDATORY and all contestants are required to attend.

· In the event of a tie, a TIEBREAKER QUESTION will be asked.

· Please be courteous and professional to all fellow contestants.

· SELL A MINIMUM OF $600.00 of ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROGRAM SOUVINEIR

JOURNAL. Ad Prices: Full Page $100.00, ½ Page $75.00, ½ Page $50.00; Business Card $25.00, Patron $15.00.

· 25 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM FINAL SCORE IF MINIMUM ADS ARE NOT SOLD. Proceeds to benefit National Scholarship programs.

· Contestants must be unwed and without child(ren) at the time of the pageant. If chosen, she must remain unwed and without child(ren) during her reign.

· Contestants must NOT be older than 25 years of age.

Winners & Awards

Winner and Obligations

$800.00; TIARA; TROPHY; SASH, FLOWERS

· Represent the Southwestern Region of Phi Beta Sigma at Collegiate Chapter Pageants in 2008

· Serve as hostess at fraternity events and projects

· Assist in the promotion of fraternity events

· Compete in the International Miss Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

1st Runner Up…Trophy and Flowers

2nd Runner Up…Trophy and Flowers

Category Awards

WINNER PER CATEGORY, MISS CONGENIALITY, MISS PHOTOGENIC, AND MISS SIGMA SPIRIT

ALL CONTESTANTS WILL RECEIVE A PAGEANT GIFT BAG

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Send Advertisements and Donations to:

Miss Southwestern Region, Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

Bro. Charles Ellis, Regional Treasurer

PO Box 4132

Hazelwood, MO 63042

Advertisement and donation proceeds will benefit the fraternity’s Educational Scholarship Fund to assist financially disadvantaged students in our local school districts to pursue an undergraduate degree at any University or College of their choice.

____Full Page…$100.00

____Half Page…. $75.00

____Fourth Page…$50.00

____Business card…$25.00

____Patron…$15.00

Print or Type only (person buying the advertisement)

NAME______

ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIP______

Make Checks and/or Money Orders Payable To:

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Attn Treasurer

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Pagent Info

The Miss Southwestern Region, Phi Beta Sigma Pageant

April 11, 2008 Sheraton Hotel Downtown

Oklahoma City, OK.

7pm

Deadline for Advertisement is FEBRUARY 28, 2008

Advertisement Solicited by: ______

“Culture for Service and Service for Humanity”

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Miss Southwestern Regional

Phi Beta Sigma

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Advertisement and Point Deduction Sheet

· 1 Point deducted per 15 minutes check in after required time

· 2 Points deducted for every mandatory rehearsal missed

· 25 Points deducted if $600.00 minimum advertisements not sold

Advertisements Sold $601-$700……1 Point

$701-$800……2 Points

$901-$1000…..3 Points

$1101-$1200…4 Points

$1301-$1400…5 Points

MAXIMUM POINTS FOR ADVERTISEMENTS…5

All Points Will Be Added and/or Deducted From The Final Score.

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Contact Page

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS:

Pageant Coordinators

Desmond Nugent, 2nd Vice Director

2nd Vice Director

PO Box 372

Langston Univ

Langston, OK 73050 ( C) 816 591 9016

Theodore J Lewis, Director of Collegiate Affairs

Director of Collegiate Affairs

1879 Second Cove #2

Memphis, TN 38134

Jourdon Morgan, Missouri State Director

1846 Elkins Dr

St. Louis MO 63136-4454

314-867-4382h

314-342-5163w

Bro. Nathan Williams

Delta Beta Sigma

Treasurer

2609 Featherstone Rd. Apt. 352 A

Okc, Ok 73120

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Miss Southwestern Regional

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Helpful Hints for Contestants

· Introduction Speeches and First Impressions ARE lasting Impressions.

· Presentation CAN Win the Pageant

· Props are good during the Talent Category

· Escorts will be provided for Formal Scene.

· Ask Businesses/Companies to purchase advertisements that submit the business’ or company’s logo

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Miss Southwestern Regional

Phi Beta Sigma

Pageant 2008

Application Checklist

Due Before February 28, 2008

· PAGEANT APPLICATION

· ENTRY FEE OF $50.00 (made payable to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.)

· PERSONAL 1-2 PAGE BIOGRAPHY

· 4X6 COLOR PHOTO (will be used as publicity photos)

· SIGNED DISCLAIMER

· TALENT INFORMATION (including props needed, assistance i.e. accompanist, etc.)

Please send ALL information to the following person and address:

Bro. Theodore J Lewis
Director of Collegiate Affairs
1879 Second Cove #2
Memphis, TN 38134
(C)901 218 6313

Bro. Martin Currie

Regional Director