How to Enter the Mrs. Washington Pageant
Accepting applications for the 2010 Pageant to be held June 19, 2010.
Basic Requirements:
WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED: 1.) Mail application 2.) Judges Bio (can be mailed at a later date) 3.) Snapshot photo 4.) Give us a city/county title you want 5.) $100 deposit to secure your title (you get a beautiful complimentary sash when you pay $250, half the entrance fee, which includes the $100 deposit.) Mail to: Mrs. Washington Pageant 4020 Lakshore Drive Moses Lake, WA 98837 Mrs. Washington Official Application Entrance Fee: The Entrance Fee is $500. Payment can be made by check, money order, cashier check, or via PayPal. All Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Make checks payable to Mrs. Washington Pageant. Sign up for paypal. They accept all major credit cards. When sending money via paypal all you need to do is us the e-mail address: curnel@nctv.com It's a quick, easy and secure. Sign
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Complimentary Sash: Everyone competing in the state competition will represent the area where they live or work. There is a lot of pride representing your city or county in the state event and we are proud of you. After we receive your application, additional paperwork will follow that you will need to fill out for the state event. Once you are accepted and have paid half your entrance fee of $250 you will receive a complimentary sash. It takes about 2 weeks to get it. You can buy a crown of your choice or we can special order one. Due to the recession we can no longer give out free crowns. We will need by May 2010: a copy of marriage and birth certificates. What if I need help: Everyone needs help from time to time. Someone is always available. If we are not available leave a message and we will get back with you within 24 hours.
Pageant Address: Mrs. Washington Pageant will take place at the Moses Lake High School Theater at 803 Sharon Avenue in Moses Lake, Washington. 2010 State Finals: June 19, 2010 There are three phases of competition: Interview valued at 50% of the score Swimsuit valued at 25% of the score Evening Gown valued at 25% of the score Private 4 minute Interview with each judge: Contestant may wear a pant suit or skirt suit or a nice business style dress. 50% of your score is based on how well you show the judges your ability to articulate, show confidence, as well as your oveall personality and appearance. Judges: We take a great deal of pride in selecting our judges. This is a very important job and we take it seriously. The type of judges we select have been selected based on their credentials and their ability to select a person that is the best choice based on overall performance of the contestant. The woman selected will be the best representative of all the contestants that have competed that year. Platform: A platform is something you do for someone or for a group that you are passionate about. You do not have to have a platform. It is always nice to do nice things in your community and there are many ways to do that. Volunteering in anyway on an ongoing basis can be very rewarding. We can help you come up with a platform for the pageant. Swimsuit: You must wear a one-piece swimsuit with a sarong. It can be any color or style. A solid color looks best. Shoes should be clear or the color of your skin. Judging is 25% of your total scoring. The scoring is determined on figure, fitness, posture, grace, elegance, beauty, and confidence. Evening Gown: Your gown must be floor length any color or style. Judging is 25% of your total scoring. The scoring is determined on your poise, posture, grace, elegance and overall look, how well you carry yourself as well as how well your choice of gown compliments you. Opening Production Dress: BLACK Cocktail Dress any style knee length. We help every contestant succeed with free coaching and training. We have a wardrobe to lend you at no cost; swimsuit and sarong, interview suit and evening gown. We are here to help you every step of the way! Staff: All of the staff are volunteers and are involved in this program with the goal of making this event an enjoyable experience for you and your families. Please be courteous to them, they have a very tough job making the event go smoothly. If you need help please call the state office at 509.766.7744 and we will have one of our staff members get back with the appropriate help. Location: Moses Lake High School Theater, 803 Sharon Avenue, Moses Lake, Washington. This theater is small enough to remain comfortable yet large enough to stage a beautiful event. The theater is completely handicapped accessible. Pageant Hotel: The Pageant hotel is the AmeriStay Inn and Suites 509.764.7500. Hair and Make-up: Hair and makeup artists will be allowed in the backstage area. Due to space issues, we are allowing only contestants and staff in that area. Tickets: All delegates are required to purchase 10 tickets to sell. Husbands and at home children will receive complimentary tickets. $15 General Seating $10 Students/Seniors Ad Sales: Ads are sold to help cover the costs of the program book. Mrs. Photogenic is picked from the program book ad that a contestant submits. Ads must be at least a half page ad to qualify for Mrs. Photogenic. Prices: One Full page $400, Two Full Pages Discount $600, Half page $200, Quarter page (vertical only) $100 and a Business Card $50. Photographs: You will need a professional photograph for the program book 3" X 5" and a 8 X10 color for the lobby. You can do that at a later time. We need a snap shot photo with the application so we know whom we are talking to. You can e-mail the photo to us in jpeg at 300 dpi (dots per inch) or mail to us: Mrs. Washington Pageant, 4020 Lakeshore Drive, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Contact Information: You can contact me anytime by e-mail curnel@nctv.com or phone 509.766.7744. Office hours are 9 to 5 Monday through Friday. I will return your phone call within 24 hours. Workshops: There will be monthly workshops starting January 2010 running through May 2010. They are not mandatory but you must attend at least one before the pageant. Mrs. Washington logo is a registered trademark and can only be used by the Mrs. Washington Pageant.
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