PENNSYLVANIA ALPACA PRINCESS CONTEST Held during the 2015 PAOBA Breeder’s Showcase Saturday, May 9, 2015 & Sunday, May 10, 2015 Utz Arena York County Fairgrounds York, PA PURPOSE The Pennsylvania Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (PAOBA) Princess represents both the Alpaca Breeders and the Alpaca Fashion industry through meetings, demonstrations, promotions, talks, radio and television interviews, school presentations, parades, alpaca farm open houses, fairs, etc. The Alpaca Princess should make herself available for pre-arranged functions and is encouraged to initiate and organize as many promotions and activities as possible. 2015– 2016 Pennsylvania Alpaca Princess Information Applications must be submitted by April 12, 2015 GENERAL APPEARANCES AND CONDUCT Dress for the occasion you are to attend: Your crown and banner must be worn anytime you are representing your title in ceremonies, agriculture and alpaca education promotion activities. Professional dress and a nametag should be worn when making business, school administrator or professional contacts. A name tag will be provided by PAOBA. Slacks or a good length skirt will be acceptable for handing out ribbons when around animals, however, no blue jeans, short shorts, short skirts or cropped tops are allowed. Alpaca fashions should be worn when available and practical for events. The Pennsylvania Alpaca Princess should conduct herself in a professional, mature manner at all times. Consumption of alcoholic beverages or smoking is not allowed. She should always make an effort to promote her title, alpaca products and the alpaca industry. Her crown and banner will draw immediate attention; giving her an opportunity to be friendly and enthusiastic. She represents the alpaca men and women of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the TOTAL alpaca industry. The 2015 – 2016 Pennsylvania Alpaca Princess and Reserve will be crowned Sunday, May 10, 2015 during the PAOBA Breeder’s Showcase. The Showcase will be held at the Utz Arena, York County Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Avenue, York, PA 17404 This will be an all-day event Saturday with you arriving before noon followed by Interviews, Contestant Presentations, and Alpaca Fashion walk-around modeling and promotion. The formal Presentation of Contestants will begin Saturday with a Fashion Show. The Coronation will be Sunday (Mothers Day) around noon. Appropriate attire: semi-casual for interview and presentations and semiformal (with alpaca fashions if possible) Saturday afternoon and for Sunday, May 10, 2015 activities. Qualifications In order to qualify, contestants must: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Selection Process Be at least 14 years old on the day of the contest. Be under 24 years of age on the day of the contest. Be active or have a parent, legal guardian or grandparent active within the Alpaca industry, fashion industry, 4-H or FFA, or a student studying agriculture, animal science, fashion design, alpaca breeding, environmental science, textile/fashion and other alpaca related industries or studies. Contestant must be single and remain single during her year’s reign which runs from Mother’s Day 2015 through Mother’s Day 2016. Complete all application materials a. Contestant information form b. Submit a digital picture suitable for publication with signed photo release. c. One page essay explaining why you want to be the Pennsylvania Alpaca Princess. This should include your views on how you would like to promote Alpacas, Alpaca products and fashions in Pennsylvania. d. A check for $20.00 for contest entry fee. A panel of judges will select a winner and runner-up (Reserve) based on: 1. Personal interview. (Same questions for all applicants). 2. Voting on your essay and picture. Ballot boxes will be set-up and anyone can purchase a ticket(s) for $1.00 to vote for their favorite contestant. The constants picture and one page essay will be on display with the voting boxes from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, Saturday. 3. Each contestant will be ask to give a brief presentation (three (3) minutes or less), of their choice, about alpacas, alpaca fashions or products. Everyone watching the show will get a ballet to vote for the contestant they feel would best represent PAOBA. Your presentation may be from your essay or on a different alpaca subject of your choice. 4. Contestant with the most votes/points will be crowned Princess. The contestant with the second highest votes/points will be crowned the Reserve*. *The Reserve Princess will be ask to assist in helping cover any events when there is a conflict of dates, possible illness or injury, of lack of time for travel of the Princess. The Pennsylvania Alpaca Princess will be awarded a $250.00 scholarship and a prize package that includes the opportunity to appear in runway, fashion shows and print marketing. The Pennsylvania Reserve Alpaca Princess will be awarded a $100.00 scholarship and a prize package that includes the opportunity to appear in runway, fashion shows and print marketing. 2015 Pennsylvania Alpaca Princess Contest Application Form Legal Name – Last _________________________________________________ First Name ______________________________ MI________________________ Mailing Address – Street (If at college or living on your own) __________________________________ City __________________________________ State ___________ Zip _________ Permanent Address – Street (Home – your parents) _______________________________________________ City __________________________________ State ___________ Zip __________ Applicant’s E-Mail Address ___________________________________________ Applicant’s Phone Number _____________________ Cell ____________________ Parents Names: (If under 18) ________________________________________________ Parents E-Mail (If under 18) _____________________________________ Phone __________________ Age ___________ Date of Birth (mo/day/yr) __________________ School Attended/ Attending ______________________________________________ Major _________________________________Graduation Year __________________ Alpaca or Fashion Related Activities ____________________________________________ Special Awards _______________________________________________________________ Career Ambition _______________________________________________________________ Work Experience ______________________________________________________________ Community / Volunteer Work ___________________________________________________ This additional information is to aid us in providing information to fashion designers and suppliers if needed. Regular Dress Size __________ Slacks/ Pant Size ____________ Blouse Size __________ Bust _______Waist ________ Hips _________ Bra Size _______ Cup Size _______ Shoe Size __________ You may attach a second sheet if additional space is needed Submission Information Submit the following Information on or before May 5, 2014 Completed Application One page essay Release Form for Media Recording Check for $20.00 payable to: PAOBA Send to: PA Alpaca Princess c/o Bent Pine Alpaca Farm 65 Old Stonehouse Rd. South Carlisle, PA 17015-9798 Send your digital picture(s) to: [email protected] or Include a cd with your picture(s) with completed package If you have questions or need additional information call 1-800-863-3211 Revised: February 2015
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