Windsor Locks, Connecticut
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Windsor Locks, Connecticut
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR 10 PAGEANT QUEENS (one in each age division) Christina Couto is a graduate of Syracuse University and was named an Outstanding College Student of America. She is a past avid competitor who has won many titles and awards. As a professional actress, she has been filmed in movie scenes with Jennifer Aniston, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julia Roberts, and Mel Gibson. Christina has been a full-time pageant director since 1989 and is proud to produce quality shows where young ladies can develop self-esteem and confidence while having fun and meeting new people. UR & GLAMO ENT M E EXCIT COME W MAKE NE FRIENDS Hospitality & Ambassador Queens RULES & REGULATIONS YOUR AGE as of Pageant Day will determine what age group you will compete in. Director has the right to request valid proof of age at any time. Baby and Little Division must each have 8 contestants in the division in order to receive full $1,000 bond. Partial bond awarded if less than 8 contestants in these two divisions only. A dressing room will be provided by pageant officials for all contestants. Only one companion (ex: mother, hairdresser, etc.) will be allowed in at a time with each contestant. ONLY FEMALES can enter the dressing room. If you require a large space, we suggest you stay overnight at the Host Hotel, so you can have your own room to change in. Hotel regulations require that anyone using the pool facilities must be an overnight guest. Contestants must be a resident of a New England, NJ or NY State. Contestants must be female, never married, & childless. (Except Mrs & Ms.) Winners of savings bonds may choose cash equivalent. Poor Sportsmanship will not be allowed and will be grounds for disqualification without refund. Points will be deducted if time limits are exceeded in Talent & Modeling competitions. Points will be deducted if Talent tapes are not cued to beginning. Contestants ages 6 and older must be able to participate in each phase of competition unassisted. All fees are non-refundable. Will win a beautiful crown, large trophy, satin sash, flowers, pageant jewelry, scepter, invitation to attend other pageants as a royal guest, and a $1,000.00 U.S. Bond and full sponsorship to Christina Couto You are cordially invited to join us for the 18th Annual Pageant! the Miss U.S. of America Pageant to be held in August where you can win thousands in prizes 10 PAGEANT PRINCESSES A W A R D S (First Runners-Up in each age division) will win a beautiful crown, trophy & official Princess sash. RUNNERS-UP (in each age division) Trophy. SUPERMODEL Crown, Sash, Trophy, and $100 Cash Award SPIRIT OF PAGEANTRY Plaque & Subscription to Magazine DIRECTOR’S AWARD Plaque OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS TALENT WINNERS (in each age division) Beautiful crown, trophy, sash. Runners-up will receive a trophy. Overall Talent winner will also win $300 Savings Bond. MODEL WINNERS (in each age division) Beautiful crown, trophy, sash. Runners-up will receive a trophy. Overall Model winner will also win $200 Savings Bond. PHOTOGENIC WINNERS (in each age division) Beautiful crown, trophy, sash. Runners-up will receive a trophy. Overall Photogenic winner will also win $100 Savings Bond. MISS HOSPITALITY & MISS POPULARITY will win crown, sash, trophy, & gifts. GOLD & SILVER QUEENS - Crown, Sash, & Trophy. FIRST 5 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Will win a trophy. ALL CONTESTANTS - Will receive a Trophy, official contestant ribbon, gifts, dinner, and a beautiful program book. Miss New England 2011 Royalty over 00 . ,000 $20in Prizesd de r Awa Baby - Jayla Morales Little - Jaidalynn Alicea Petite - Laci Wilson Pre-Teen - Kelsey Dube Junior - Paige Lavallee Teen - Taylor Hough Miss - Gretchen Hahn Mrs. - Irene Alton Ms. - Kristen Pope Cls. Ms - Katey McMahon GREAT PRIZES Ten Age Divisions: for AGES 0-40+ yrs. All Judges Decisions Are Final NOTE: If any part of this brochure is not fully understood - PLEASE call or email me. I will be happy to answer any questions. If you are a resident of New York, New Jersey, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts... JOIN THE FUN Email: [email protected] • (203) 922-1066 Optional Events High Point Queens AN YOU C A WIN UL IF T U A BE WN CRO March 24 & 25, 2012 Sheraton at Bradley Airport Windsor Locks, Connecticut PAGEANT SCORING 1/4 - GENERAL APPEARANCE - Grooming & Attire 1/4 - PERSONALITY - Enthusiasm & Friendliness 1/4 - STAGE PRESENCE - Poise & Confidence 1/4 - INTERVIEW - Speaking Ability & Content * Babies & Little divisions will not have an interview (Make-up is allowed in all age divisions) TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SATURDAY 9:00-10:00 am - BABY & LITTLE REGISTRATION 10:00-10:30 am - BABY & LITTLE ORIENTATION/REHEARSAL 11:00-1:00 pm - BABY & LITTLE PAGEANT & AWARDS 1:00-2:30 pm 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30-1:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm 3:00-6:00 pm - REGISTRATION for Ages 6-40+ yrs. - Optional TALENT Competition - POOL PARTY Come make new friends - DINNER & PARTY with contestants & families - INTERVIEWS with judges - LUNCH on your own - REHEARSAL for show - PAGEANT, optional modeling, & AWARDS PAGEANT INFORMATION CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS - ONLY TWO OUTFITS are required for the pageant; a Short Dress/or Gown for stage and Interview Outfit. These can be any style or color of contestants choice! The Interview Outfit will also be worn for the Opening Number during the pageant for ages 6+ years. Babies & Little will not have an interview. OPTIONAL PHOTOGENIC - This competition is open to all age divisions. No limit on number of photos submitted. Photos can be wallet size up to 8X10, color or black & white. Name and age must be on back of photo. All photos will be collected at registration. OPTIONAL MODELING - Outfit can be sports related or a cute simple outfit. Glitzy attire & westernwear are also acceptable for this category. Two routines are allowed with a 1 minute time limit each. Modeling ability & potential will be scored. Pageant supplies music. OPTIONAL TALENT - You can perform one or two separate talent routines with a maximum time limit of 3 minutes each. Acts that may be dangerous to our audience will not be allowed. If using music on a cassette - it must be cued, or points will be deducted by each judge. This competition will not be available for Baby Division. MISS POPULARITY AWARD - The contestant in each show with the biggest cheering section in the audience will be named Miss Popularity & receive a beautiful Trophy, Sash and Crown. RECOMMENDING FRIENDS - Feel free to make photocopies for your friends (put your name on the form before you give it out). If you recommend one friend who enters - you will receive a BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP Trophy. For each additional friend that enters you will receive a $100 Cash Award. Friend cannot be on our mailing list to qualify for this award. COUTO PAGEANTS, INC. PROUDLY DONATES a portion of the pageant proceeds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!! PHOTO FOR PROGRAM BOOK - Can be any size, color or black & white. We must receive it by March 10th in order to be in Book! HOST HOTEL - Has special rates for pageant contestants. $99.00 But call soon! The hotel is beautiful and has a great indoor pool so feel free TO MAKE A FUN-FILLED FAMILY WEEKEND OF IT!!! Hotel phone#: (860) 627-5311 Specify you are with the "Miss New England" Pageant! Visit our Website: www.coutopageants.com Miss New England® PAGEANT APPLICATION FORM PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT NEATLY CHECK ONE: BABY 0-2 LITTLE 3-5 PETITE 6-8 PRE-TEEN 9-12 JUNIOR TEEN MISS MRS MS CLS MS 13-15 16-19 20-28 18-39 18-39 40+ Contestant Name: ________________________________________ Date of Birth:_____________ Age at time of this pageant:______ Home Phone or Cell: (_____)______________________________ Complete Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________ Email:_________________________________________ Mother’s Name _______________________ Hobbies & Special Interests: ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Ambition for Future: __________________________________________________________________ SPONSORS NAMES-If any (will be mentioned during pageant and printed in book): _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ SPONSORS are businesses or individuals who can pay your entry fees. This may be parents, friends or businesses. Sponsor fees pay for prizes and awards, hotel facilities, pageant staff and all other expenses of producing the pageant. Remember that you can sponsor yourself if you wish!!! Up to 5 sponsor names will be printed in program book. This is a tax deduction for any business. Where did you hear of this pageant? (Mailing, advertisement, a friend, etc.) IF PARTICIPATING IN TALENT: 1. Type of Talent: ________________ Time: ________ Song: _____________________________________ 2. Type of Talent: ________________ Time: ________ Song: _____________________________________ Please provide us with a cued cassette or CD of music on Competition Day. We hereby have read and understand all the RULES & REGULATIONS set forth by the pageant and release the Directors and Staff from any and all claims for damages or for injuries we may sustain while participating in any of the pageant activities. We give Couto Pageant Productions, Inc. permission to use any photos or video portion of the pageant weekend for television or publicity purposes. We affirm that all information on this form is true and correct. Parent MUST sign - if contestant is under 18 yrs. ___________________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature Date ___________________________________________________________________________ Contestant Signature Date Email: [email protected] SPONSOR ENTRY FEES PAGEANT & DINNER — Ages: 6+ yrs. $ 295 (Baby & Little Division only - $195) Optionals - PHOTOGENIC - $30 each MODELING - $50 each TALENT - $60 each $ $ $ TOTAL $ TOTAL ENCLOSED $ Make Checks Payable to: COUTO PAGEANT PRODUCTIONS, INC. IMPORTANT - DEADLINES Application Form with $100 Deposit SHOULD BE RECEIVED IN PAGEANT OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 28th MISS NEW ENGLAND PAGEANT P.O. Box 556 SHELTON, CT 06484 PHONE: (203) 922-1066 MAIL TO: NOTE: Photo for program book is due March 10th, $200 of Pageant Fee MUST be paid by March 10th. WE ACCEPT PAYPAL. We award Golden Spirit Plaques to 5th time participants! Please let us know if this is your 5th year in the Miss New England Pageant!