Miss City of Orange Scholarship Pageant
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misscityoforange.com
Contact Us: Cbensonc@aol.com
(714) 328-9755
(714) 328-9755
Miss City of Orange Scholarship Pageant Rehearsal and Events Schedule
Workshops
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010 (photos taken)
Saturday, September 28, 2010 (sponsors, paperwork, cd's due!)
Saturday, September 4, 2010 Labor Day Weekend no workshop
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Saturday September 18, 2010
All workshops will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. You will be working during this time on interview preparations, hair/makeup, walks and turns and production numbers. These workshops are for your benefit and you need to be present for all of them. If you have a scheduling problem, you must discuss it personally with Connie asap!!! Location Grand Street Center 146 North Grand Street, Orange, CA.
Special Events
Orange City Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 4:15 p.m.
Orange City Hall, East Chapman Avenue, Orange
Please dress professionally; something appropriate for job interview, nice pants suit or dress; you will be introduced to the council and community.
Miss City of Orange Poster Day
September, date TBA (approximately two weeks prior to pageant)
All contestants and current Miss City of Orange will participate in visiting local businesses and sponsors to hang posters advertising the pageant. Miss City of Orange Finalist t-shirts will hopefully be provided and must be worn.
**Competition Week Schedule
Tuesday, September 21 - 5:30 p.m. staging, bring heels. Grand Street Center
Wednesday, September 22 - 5:30 p.m. staging, bring heels. Grand Street Center.
Thursday, September 23 - 5:30-9:00 p.m. Tech, bring all clothes/shoes.
Friday, September 24 - 5:30-10:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsal, bring EVERYTHING!
Saturday, September 25 - 1:00-10:00 p.m. Competition. *Come to the theater ready for interview!! You will not be allowed to leave between interview and competition. You will be provided with dinner.
Tuesday and Wednesday rehearsals competition week will be held at the Grand Street Center. Thursday and the remainder of the week all activities will be held at the theater; Chapman University Memorial Hall, One University Drive, Orange. Parking is by permit only in many areas of the campus. Please pay attention to the signs as tickets will be given and the pageant will not reimburse you or be responsible for payment!!!!
Rehearsals are MANDATORY!!!! Failure to attend may result in dismissal from the competition.
**No parents, friends, boyfriends or cell phones allowed.
**PLEASE BE PROMPT, PREPARED AND PROFESSIONAL!
Workshops
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010 (photos taken)
Saturday, September 28, 2010 (sponsors, paperwork, cd's due!)
Saturday, September 4, 2010 Labor Day Weekend no workshop
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Saturday September 18, 2010
All workshops will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. You will be working during this time on interview preparations, hair/makeup, walks and turns and production numbers. These workshops are for your benefit and you need to be present for all of them. If you have a scheduling problem, you must discuss it personally with Connie asap!!! Location Grand Street Center 146 North Grand Street, Orange, CA.
Special Events
Orange City Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 4:15 p.m.
Orange City Hall, East Chapman Avenue, Orange
Please dress professionally; something appropriate for job interview, nice pants suit or dress; you will be introduced to the council and community.
Miss City of Orange Poster Day
September, date TBA (approximately two weeks prior to pageant)
All contestants and current Miss City of Orange will participate in visiting local businesses and sponsors to hang posters advertising the pageant. Miss City of Orange Finalist t-shirts will hopefully be provided and must be worn.
**Competition Week Schedule
Tuesday, September 21 - 5:30 p.m. staging, bring heels. Grand Street Center
Wednesday, September 22 - 5:30 p.m. staging, bring heels. Grand Street Center.
Thursday, September 23 - 5:30-9:00 p.m. Tech, bring all clothes/shoes.
Friday, September 24 - 5:30-10:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsal, bring EVERYTHING!
Saturday, September 25 - 1:00-10:00 p.m. Competition. *Come to the theater ready for interview!! You will not be allowed to leave between interview and competition. You will be provided with dinner.
Tuesday and Wednesday rehearsals competition week will be held at the Grand Street Center. Thursday and the remainder of the week all activities will be held at the theater; Chapman University Memorial Hall, One University Drive, Orange. Parking is by permit only in many areas of the campus. Please pay attention to the signs as tickets will be given and the pageant will not reimburse you or be responsible for payment!!!!
Rehearsals are MANDATORY!!!! Failure to attend may result in dismissal from the competition.
**No parents, friends, boyfriends or cell phones allowed.
**PLEASE BE PROMPT, PREPARED AND PROFESSIONAL!
REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS
The following forms need to be in to Connie Benson no later than August 28th
Form 101 Contestant Data; 101A Eligibility; 104 Contestant Contract; 105 Contestant Resume; 106 Platform statement; 107 Resume Summary; 204 Talent Introduction.
***Deadlines for forms are MANDATORY! Failure to provide forms on or before the date due may result in your forms not being provided to the judges for competition. Don't be late!
***If under 18, the contract must be signed by parent or legal guardian. All contracts must be notarized.
All forms must be typed. Please go to the Miss California website for fill in forms. www.misscalifornia.org.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
All required materials must be delivered to Connie Benson no later than August 21st.
Transcript - The most recent school transcript to show current and future enrollment.
Birth Certificate - Copy of original
Photograph - Black and white baby picture which will be returned.
Proof of Residency - For eligibility if based upon residence in Orange. Must have resided in Orange for a minimum of six months prior to pageant. Utility bill, driver's license, etc.
Proof of employment - For eligibility if based on work. Must have worked a minimum of six months prior to pageant. Pay stub showing full time (35 hours) employment if not enrolled as a full time student; part time (16 hours) if enrolled as a full time student (12 units) or part time student (6 units). Students need to have been attending school for a minimum of six months prior to the pageant.
Miss City of Orange Job Description - Signed job description of Miss City of Orange.
Due August 21st.
Talent CD- 90 second max.
Due September 11th
Swimsuit - One or two piece for competition. No extreme styles. Natural colored heels strongly recommended.
Talent - Costume of contestant's choosing.
Evening Gown - Evening wear of contestant's choice.
Interview Suit - Suit appropriate for job interview; pants suit is acceptable.
Production outfit - TBA September 11, 2010
**All clothing for competition and production must be approved by the Executive Director.
**If you turn your music in late for talent, you will disrupt the making of the entire show c.d. Our sound engineer is located in Riverside. **Failure to turn music in on time will result in you having to drive the music to him on his schedule. Please be respectful of the dates set forth above. Being late affects the entire show!!
Form 101 Contestant Data; 101A Eligibility; 104 Contestant Contract; 105 Contestant Resume; 106 Platform statement; 107 Resume Summary; 204 Talent Introduction.
***Deadlines for forms are MANDATORY! Failure to provide forms on or before the date due may result in your forms not being provided to the judges for competition. Don't be late!
***If under 18, the contract must be signed by parent or legal guardian. All contracts must be notarized.
All forms must be typed. Please go to the Miss California website for fill in forms. www.misscalifornia.org.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
All required materials must be delivered to Connie Benson no later than August 21st.
Transcript - The most recent school transcript to show current and future enrollment.
Birth Certificate - Copy of original
Photograph - Black and white baby picture which will be returned.
Proof of Residency - For eligibility if based upon residence in Orange. Must have resided in Orange for a minimum of six months prior to pageant. Utility bill, driver's license, etc.
Proof of employment - For eligibility if based on work. Must have worked a minimum of six months prior to pageant. Pay stub showing full time (35 hours) employment if not enrolled as a full time student; part time (16 hours) if enrolled as a full time student (12 units) or part time student (6 units). Students need to have been attending school for a minimum of six months prior to the pageant.
Miss City of Orange Job Description - Signed job description of Miss City of Orange.
Due August 21st.
Talent CD- 90 second max.
Due September 11th
Swimsuit - One or two piece for competition. No extreme styles. Natural colored heels strongly recommended.
Talent - Costume of contestant's choosing.
Evening Gown - Evening wear of contestant's choice.
Interview Suit - Suit appropriate for job interview; pants suit is acceptable.
Production outfit - TBA September 11, 2010
**All clothing for competition and production must be approved by the Executive Director.
**If you turn your music in late for talent, you will disrupt the making of the entire show c.d. Our sound engineer is located in Riverside. **Failure to turn music in on time will result in you having to drive the music to him on his schedule. Please be respectful of the dates set forth above. Being late affects the entire show!!
Necessary Forms:
Prospective contestants who want to fill out an application should visit misscalifornia.org and click on "Becoming a Volunteer." From there click on "Becoming a Contestant", and on "Download Forms." Fill out forms 101,105, 106, and 204. Applications can then be mailed to Connie L. Benson at 2311 Ternberry Ct. Tustin, CA. 92782. Any problems, feel free to contact Miss City of Orange by email at Cbensonc@aol.comCould you be the next Miss City of Orange?
To be eligible to compete young women must live, work (full time) or attend school in the City of Orange or the Unified School District for the past six months.
Must be between the ages of 17-24 and be at least a senior in high school.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must be of good moral character.
Must never have been married.
Must never have been pregnant.
Contestants will compete in six areas of competition.
Talent: A ninety second routine of their choosing. 35% of score.
Personal Interview: A ten minute press conference style interview before a panel of judges. 25% of score.
Evening Wear: Contestants appear on stage in outfit representative of what she would wear to a formal "after five" social event. 20% of score.
Physical Fitness in Swimsuit:Contestants appear briefly on state in a swimsuit of her choosing. 15% of score.
On State Question: A phase of competition designed for contestants to make an on stage statement of her interests, opinions and aspirations. 5% of score.
Miss City of Orange contestants should have a personal platform, a concept introduced by Miss America in 1989. Each contestant throughout competition is evaluated on her commitment to her chosen issue.
If you are interested in becoming a contestant please email the Executive Director Connie Benson at Cbensonc@aol.com for information and application packet.
