MISS FLORIDA PALM STATE PAGEANT RULES & INFORMATION

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Age Divisions

Teeny Miss 0 to 3 years - Tiny Miss 4 to 6 years

Little Miss 7 to 9 years - Junior Miss 10-12 years - Teen Miss 13-16 years

Miss 17-23 Years - Mrs 21-up &/or Married

Swimwear 0-9 & 10-Up

Modeling 0-9 & 10-Up

Talent 0-9 & 10- Up

APPLICATIONS: TEENY 0-3 YEARS, TINY 4 - 6 yrs,

LITTLE 7 - 9 yrs,

APPLICATION: JUNIOR 10-12 yrs, TEEN 13 - 16yrs, MISS 17 - 24, MRS 21 - UP &/or MARRIED

Teen, Miss & Mrs. are judged on:

50% interview (5 minute)

40% evening gown competition

5% on-stage question

5% Introduction

Junior are judged on the following

10% interview (5 minute)

Personality & Poise 20 % - Beauty 20% - Gown 20% - Overall Appearance 20%

5% on-stage question - 5% Introduction

Tiny-Little Divisions are judged on the following

Personality & Poise 25% - Beauty 25% - Gown 20% - Overall Appearance 20%

5% on-stage question - 5% Introduction

Tiny & Little dress of choice: Pageant or Heirloom

Teeny Divisions are judged on the following

Personality 20%, Poise 20% - Beauty 20% - Gown 20% - Overall Appearance 20%

Dress of Choice

No pageant experience is necessary to compete in the Miss Florida Palm Pageant.

It is an open pageant and anyone within the state of Florida is eligible to enter at large.

If you are a current local Palm Queen or a Queen from any other pageant within Florida your entry fee is reduced.

It is designed as a premier pageant system to support Education, promote other pageants & to give contestants neccesary practice &

confidence of life skills for future Interviews, public speaking and other competitions. Queens will serve as

Ambassadors for Education within the state of Florida and promote & support all other pageant systems for the upcoming year.

We request that Queens promote and support all pageant systems and make every attempt to attend all pageants in their area.

State Queens can make and are encouraged to make all the appearances they want throughout the year!

If asked by another pageant system director to assist with another pageant system we highly encourage you to do so to the utmost of your ability.

It is required that whenever you make appearances you are dressed appropriately, in a manner that will bring credit to your State Title you

are representing & the pageant system you are assisting. There will be a few mandatory scheduled appearances (a minimum of 5) for the Queens

to participate in. Possible events will be determined by the locale of the Queens that win. Some intial possible considerations are as follows,

such as but not limited to: Florida Seafood Festival & Parade in Apalachicola, any and all pageants that will be advancing to state.

The Panama City Jaycees Christmas Parade along with other Chritstmas parades and events throughout their year.

Queens are also highly encouraged to attend all pageants in there area and particpatein all area parades & events throughout their area.

The more you promote your title through appearances and events you attend will cause more entries next year which will increase your scholarships.

"BEST OF ALL, THE QUEENS WILL BE ABLE TO REPRESENT THE STATE TRADEMARKED TITLE OF THE MISS FLORIDA PALM STATE PAGEANT TM "

Which is one of the HOTTEST & FASTEST Growing Pageants Systems in the State.

Proceeds will go to increasing the Scholarship amounts given as a End of Reign Scholarship Award.

Our 2008 State Pageant provided over $5,000.00 for education + over $2,000.00 in awards & prizes for a total of over $7,000.00

Our 2009 Pageant provided over $8,000.00 for education + over $3,000.00 in awards & prizes for a total of over $11,000.00

Our 2010 Pageant provided over $6,000.00 for education + over $2,000.00 in awards & prizes for a total of over $8,000.00

All 7 division Queens & the Model, Swimwear, Talent Queens will receive a beautiful official Miss Florida Palm crown,

a high end state banner that is double stone lined

"CLICK HERE TO VIEW QUEENS PRIZES"

Prizes are subject to change as neccessary

All other individuals will receive a trophy.

Entry Fees

At Large & regular Entry Fee is only $150.00 & must be postmarked by 1 July 2011. Must include application, money, Photos & a 15 word good luck ad.

Entry fee for Prelim to Palm Queens is $75.00.

Entry Fee is only $125.00 for Reigning Queens of any other Pageant system within Florida.

At large entry fee is $150.00 and open to anyone within Florida.

Must include application, money, Photos & a 15 word good luck ad.

Applications postmarked after 1 Jul 2011 will be accepted With a $25 late fee.

Optional Best Attire: $15.00 one winner named per division

Optional Best Personality: $15.00 one winner named per division

Optional Photogenic.- $15.00 per picture - (max 4) - one winner named per division. 5" x7" Color or Black & White

Swimwear, Modeling, and Talent

Little Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queen Competition: Ages 0-9

Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queen Competition: Ages 10-Up

Open to ages 0-up.

Read rule #13 & 14 below!

Please note that by signing your application you agree to have read & understand the pageant rules below

and further agree to abide by all rules. Also note that you are consenting to the release of your childs photos for publicity,

advertisement & the future promoting of this pageant.

Mail application and check payable to . . .

Miss Florida Palm

14701 NW County Rd. 274

Altha, Fl. 32421

For Further Info or Questions Contact:

Tonya Rowe

850-762-4561

or email missfloridapalm@yahoo.com

Pageant Rules

**By signing your application, you are consenting to have read, understand & agree

to abide by the Pageant Rules & Info Sheet.

DOOR ADMISSION - $10.00 per person at the door.

It was brought to our attention that several people have been let in the back door of the auditorium without paying.

If any contestant or family of a contestant is caught doing this in the future the contestant

or contestants will be disqualified without reimbursment or reprisal.

This is a scholarship pageant and it is only taking money away from the contestants when people do this.

Only Contestants are admitted free, everyone else must pay entry.

(1) Contestants will compete in the age division they are in the day of the State pageant. Contestant must be a legal resident of Florida. Pageant is open to the entire state of Florida. Parents owning Property in Florida does not constitute the contestant being a resident of Florida. All Miss Florida Palm State Queens in all divisions and Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queens from all optional divisions are required & must enter the National Southern Miss Scholarship Pageant scheduled for late fall 2011.

(2) Contestants must have never been married, ever been pregnant or ever had a baby. (Exception is Mrs. Division). Contestant & those named Queen shall possess poise, personality, intelligence, charm and be of good moral character, always act in a lady like manner & never convicted of a crime. Should there be a problem of any kind during the pageant, during a Queens's reign or related events or by a contestant it is to brought the the attention of the Directors. Any unruly, unsportsmanlike, or any unbecoming conduct by a local queen, Queen, contestant or any member of her entourage, or any disregard for the rules and regulations of this pageant could result in immediate dismissal from further competition without refund.

(3) Furthermore, during all Palm Queens reign, Queens cannot marry, become pregnant, (exception Mrs. Division) or be convicted of a crime during their reign. Queens shall possess poise, personality, intelligence, charm and be of good moral character, always act in a lady like manner & never suspended or expelled from school & never convicted of a crime. All Queens must agree to keep all internet sites, photos, media, etc… at a level that would not bring discredit to themselves or their title that they hold. In the event that a Queen gets involved in any situation that could bring into question any of the above issues it is the Queens responsibility to notify the Director in a timely manner, so that we do not hear of any issues or possible concerns from other sources 1st. Situations will be addressed on a case by case basis. All Queens must understand and agree that, should the Miss Florida Palm Pageant system & director determine that your title be relinquished; Queens will be required to return all prizes given to her without reprisal. Depending upon the severity of the action or behavior, it could result in a permanent barrier from future competition in the Miss Florida Palm State Pageant system. If you should lose your State title, you will not be allowed to compete in the Miss Florida State Palm Pageant again! If a Palm queen loses her title, she will have to return all prizes including but not limited to crown, banner, trophy, and gifts without reprisal and is responsible for any legal fee's and or court costs incurred by the pageant system in recouping these items mentioned.

(4) If you win Miss Florida Palm or hold any Local Palm title: You can hold any other pageant title, we don't care how many titles you hold, and compete for, and we encourage you in all of them. The State Miss Florida Palm Director must be made aware of any appearances you will be making & give you prior approval. Must always act in a ladylike manner, dress very appropriately for appearances, and always wear crown and banner. Always get dress attire approved by Director. Queens will have a minimum of five (5) scheduled mandatory events to attend throughout their reigning year as Miss Florida Palm State Queens to receive the minimum end of year scholarship. Additionally, their will be approximately 10 various additional other scheduled events that you may also choose to attend, which will increase your scholarship amount even more. Making appearances beyond the mandatory events and the scheduled events will increase your scholarship even more. In other words the more you promote your title and the pageant, the more state entries there will be, which will cause your scholarship to be higher than other Queens who may not be promoting there pageant as often.

(5) All Crowns, Banners/Sashes, Titles and prizes that are awarded to you are the property of the Miss Florida Palm State Scholarship Pageant System until you successfully complete your reign as Queen. At no such time is a Queen to wear any item awarded to her by the Miss Florida Palm State Scholarship Pageant to represent, promote or advertise any other pageant system. We strive to present the best image to the public possible, one that will bring the highest credit to you and our system by having the best prizes possible. The wearing of any of our prizes publically while promoting another pageant system is an infringement on our Trademark rights. Furthermore if any photos of anyone violating such practices are posted on the internet this is also be a violation of intellectual property law and our Trademark & copyrights.

(6) Miss Queen is responsible for making contact with the State Palm Director, not other family members. All Queens must be on time for all appointments & appearances.

(7) All Palm Queens agree to abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by the Miss Florida Palm Pageant Board now in affect or announced thereafter. The pageant will be conducted under the rules set forth by the Miss Florida Palm State Pageant Board and a contestant agrees that the time, manner, and method of judging the pageant shall be solely within the discretion of the Pageant Board and the judges decision are final.

(8) If there are more than 10 in a Division we will annouce the top 5 in random order, then anounce their placing. If there are more than 20 in a division we will announce the top 10 in random order, followed by the top 5 in random order, then we will anounce their placing.

(9) No refunds unless the pageant should be canceled. Entry fees, optional fees and the one mandatory ad must accompany application. The number of applications accepted in each age division will not be limited. Contestant line-up will be in alphabetical order.

(10) You must enter by July 1st 2011 for the at large $150.00 entry fee & must be Postmarked on or before this date. Applications must include all money, application, ads, & photo's.

Applications postmarked after 1 July 2011 will be accepted, however the entry fee will increase $25.00 as a late fee. Applications must include all money, application, ad, & photo's.

(11) Prelim to Palm Pageants: Entry fee is only $75.00 and is to be paid by the Queen, her family or a sponsor.

Entry Fee for any other current reigning Queen from any other pageant within the State of Florida is $125.00.

At Large entry fee is $150.00. (No current title)

All entries Must be postmarked by 1 July 2011.

(12) All contestants must be sponsored by family, friends or businesses with 1 mandatory $25.00 ad. Sponsor will be announced on stage & will be a personal Good Luck Ad of 15 words or less for program that will appear below their photo on the constestant/division page. Write the ad at the bottom of the 2nd page of the application. Email the picture you want used for the best quality.

(13) The Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queen swimwear competition is open to all contestants. Entry is only $50.00. It will be scored separately from the three optional & seven division competitions as a separate optional competition. You will have a time limit of 90 Seconds at which time if you are not done the Sound person will fade you out. The swimwear, modeling, and talent competition will take place beginning at 1:00 pm.

The Swimwear competition will be scored from 1-25 in each of the following 4 areas:

(1) Beauty: of Face and Figure,

(2) Swimwear: Color, Style & Fit,

(3) Presentation: Modeling Ability, Posture & Confidence,

(4) Overall Appearance:

The person winning the swimwear competition will be crowned

"Little Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queen" Swimwear

"Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queen" Swimwear

Receives a High End State Level Full Round Crown, Double stoned lined high end white sash finely embroidered in Green & Orange trimmed Banner & Trophy & makes appearances with division Queens.

(14) Compete for the State Title of Miss Florida Tropical Palm Model Queen Competition.

The swimwear, modeling, and talent competition will take place beginning at 1:00 pm.

Walk the Runway, Strike that pose & compete for this State Title! Ever want to have your own personal modeling shoot. Get Ready Now! Chose your best modeling outfit and have the time of your life competing for this great State Title. It is optional to enter this competition. Entry fee is $50.00. You will have a time limit of 90 Seconds at which time if you are not done the Sound person will fade you out. All entries will be judged on their modeling abilities and their photogenic appeal by the Judges. The person winning the modeling competition will be crowned.

"Little Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queen" Model

"Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queen" Model

Receives a High End State Level Full Round Crown, Double stoned lined high end white sash finely embroidered in Green & Orange trimmed Banner & Trophy & makes appearances with division Queens.

(15) Compete for the State Title of Miss Florida Tropical Palm Talent Queen Competition. It is open to all contestants ages 4-up. Entry is only $50.00. It will be scored separately from seven division competitions as a separate optional competition for a State Title. This competition is optional but Please understand that entering this optional increases your opportunity at a State Title in the event you do not win your division. The swimwear, modeling, and talent competition will take place beginning at 1:00 pm. Chose your best Talent and have the time of your life competing for this great State Title. It is optional to enter this competition. All entries will be judged on their Talent & Judges Appeal.

You must advise us on what you will be bringing to facilitate your talent when you turn in your application. If it is to music you must include a music cd with your application. You will have a time limit of 2 minutes at which time if you are not done the Sound person will fade you out.

Two (2) State titles will be awarded in the Talent competition & will be crowned:

"Little Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queen" Talent

"Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queen" Talent

Receives a High End National Level Full Round Crown, Double stoned lined high end white sash finely embroidered in Green & Orange trimmed Banner & makes appearances with division Queens.

(16) The Miss Florida Palm State Pageant will not double crown. Should you win your age division and the swimwear, Modeling, and Talent competition you will be crowned for your age division only, which takes pecedence. In the event that this happens the 1st runner-up in the swimwear, modeling, and talent competitions will be crowned. This allows us to Crown 13 State Queens instead of only 7.

(17) No electronic devices, CAMERA's, Video Recorders, Camcorders, cell phones, beepers, etc. allowed in the building. This includes members of the contestant's family. We will have a videographer and a photographer at the pageant for your convenience. Anyone caught using any of these devices will be promptly asked to leave or law enforcement will be called and points will be deducted from your contestants score. Your cooperation is appreciated.

(18) Only Money Orders or cash will be accepted after 1 July 2011 (No Checks). A $40.00 service charge will be charged for any returned checks. Checks not picked up within 30 days will be turned over to the states attorney and/or collection agency at your expense.

(19) No outside food or drinks inside auditorium at the pageant of any kind.

(20) Teen, Miss & Mrs. are judged on: 40% interview (5 minute), 50% evening gown competition, 5% on-stage question, 5% Introduction

Junior are judged on the following: 10% interview (5 minute)

Personality & Poise 20 % - Beauty 20% - Gown 20% - Overall Appearance 20%

5% on-stage question - 5% Introduction

Tiny-Little Divisions are judged on the following:

Personality & Poise 25% - Beauty 25% - Gown 20% - Overall Appearance 20% -

5% on-stage question, 5% Introduction

Teeny Divisions are judged on the following:

Personality 20%, Poise 20% - Beauty 20% - Gown 20% - Overall Appearance 20%

Tiny thru Junior will receive an on-stage question during their walk from Bio Sheet so their walk must include a stop at the podium. They will introduce themselves on stage. Name, Title, division, contestant number & town during the parade of contestants as part of the opening.

Teen, Miss & Mrs will also be introducing themselves on stage. Name, Title, division, contestant number & town during the parade of contestants as part of the opening. They will receive an on-stage question during their walk, so their walk must include a stop at the podium.

Tiny & Little Miss can wear either pageant or heirloom dress. It is dress of choice.

(21) Tiny -Little will wear there pageant or heirloon dress for introductions and Junior - Mrs will wear an interview suit for introductions.

(22) No solicitation is allowed at the Miss Florida Palm Pageant without prior approval from the Director. You will be asked to leave promptly! We look forward to you joining us in the fun and excitement of competing for this state title & promoting the Miss Florida Palm Pageant System.

(23) There will be an initial parade of contestants, followed by introductions (Name, Title, division, contestant number & a little flavor not to exceed 30 seconds), then on to the division competitions and their individual walks with an on-stage question for Tiny - Mrs. divisions at podium.Walk must include a stop at the podium for their onstage question. Then a final group line-up after each division (this is when optionals will be scored).

(24) Please understand that not all contestants enter optionals & the scoring & auditing of optionals may take some time to tally & require a intermission. There are 3 optionals that the girls are competing for which takes awhile to audit.

(25) All Queens MUST remain for photos after the pageant.