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:
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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
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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