Miss Gay Iowa USofA 2015
Miss Gay Iowa USofA Classic 2015
October 16-19, 2014
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA 2015
Table of Contents
Welcome To Miss Iowa USofA & Miss Gay Iowa USofA Classic
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Staff Contact Information
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA In Review
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA Prize Package
Winner
First Alternate
Notes
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA Classic Prize Package
Winner
First Alternate
Notes
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA 2015 Rules & Regulations
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Category Descriptions
Personal Interview
Evening Gown
Talent
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Host Venues
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Venue Admissions & Dancer/Dresser Passes
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Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Friday, October 17, 2014
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Sunday, October 19, 2014
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Miscellaneous Items
Contestant Registration
Contestant Check-In
Presentation of Contestants (Non-Judged)
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Administrative Points
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Contestant Application
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Evening Gown Description
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Welcome To Miss Gay Iowa USofA 2015
Dear Contestant,
Welcome to the 26th Annual Miss Gay Iowa USofA Pageant! We are so thrilled
that you have made the decision to compete in our pageant. Miss Gay Iowa
USofA has consistently been a symbol of excellence in Iowa since 1989 and we
are so happy to have you as a part of the tradition and this year we are beginning
a new tradition, by adding the Miss Gay Iowa USofA Classic Pageant!
This year we are so excited to have the reigning Miss Gay USofA, Jenna Skyy
and the reigning Miss Gay USofA Classic, Chevelle Brooks! Also, we have Miss
Gay USofA at Large 1989, Carmella Marcella Garcia as our Official Emcee for
the entire weekend. We will have a long list of Former Miss Gay Iowa USofA’s
and will be honoring the reigning Miss Gay Iowa USofA, Kata Klysmic all
weekend. The winner this year has big shoes to fill! This is going to be a VERY
EXCITING weekend of pageantry and entertainment!
Miss Gay Iowa USofA is a state preliminary pageant designed to send TWO
representatives (winner and first alternate) to compete for the title of Miss Gay
USofA in Dallas, TX. This handbook has been designed and paralleled to the
rules and regulations of the Miss Gay USofA national contest. Please read the
enclosed information very carefully and bring it with you to reference during the
state competition.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or any
pageant staff member.
I want to personally thank you for contributing your time and talent to one of the
largest preliminaries in the nation!
Sincerely,
Vanessa Taylor
State Pageant Promoter
Miss Gay Iowa USofA
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA 2015
Staff Contact Information
Rusty Brammer (Vanessa Taylor)
Pageant Promoter
515-291-6279
[email protected]
Ross Wallace
Contestant Coordinator
515-771-4633
[email protected]
Prunella DeVille
Contestant Dressing Room Assistant
515-729-9672
Madison Cavalier
Contestant Dressing Room Assistant
712-490-1497
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA In Review
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Carol Jackson
Brittney Daniels
Marcie Durant
Lauren Whyte
Dena Cass
Taryn Powers
Regina Aigner
Ginger Manchester
Mallory Moore
August Grey
Anjila Richards-Cavalier
Clarissa Cavalier
Michelle Preston
Pretty Belle
Jamie Summers
Ebony Love
Vanessa Taylor
Carissa Carmichael
Melissa Monet
Kylie Cass
Dominique Cass
Natasha Cass
Alexandria Markstone
Lady Adawnis Damir
Chanel Savage
Kata Klysmic
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA 2015
Prize Package
~WINNER~
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$500.00 CASH AT MISS GAY IOWA USofA 2015
$125.00 PAID ENTRY TO MISS GAY USofA 2015
AWARD(S)
5- $100 BOOKINGS AT THE GARDEN NIGHTCLUB
$100 PAID FEE FOR EACH PRELIMINARY PAGEANT
(minimum of 10 prelims = $1000)
 EMBELLISHED CROWN by Goddess Jewelry Designs - $300 Value
TOTAL PRIZE: $2,500 in Cash & Prizes
*Additional Prizes to be announced at Contestant Check-In
~FIRST ALTERNATE~
 $250 CASH AT MISS GAY USofA 2015
 $125 PAID ENTRY TO MISS GAY USofA 2015
 AWARD(S)
*Additional prizes to be announced at Contestant Check-In
NOTES
Prize package includes, but is not limited to the items listed above.
Additional prize items, benefit shows, etc. may be included at a later time at
the discretion of the Pageant Promoter.
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA Classic 2015
Prize Package
~WINNER~
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$250.00 CASH AT MISS GAY IOWA USofA CLASSIC 2015
$125.00 PAID ENTRY TO MISS GAY USofA CLASSIC 2015
CROWN
AWARD(S)
5 - $100 BOOKINGS AT THE GARDEN NIGHTCLUB
TOTAL PRIZE: $1,000 in Cash & Prizes
*Additional Prizes to be announced at Contestant Check-In
~FIRST ALTERNATE~
 $250 CASH AT MISS GAY USofA CLASSIC 2015
 $125 PAID ENTRY TO MISS GAY USofA 2015
 AWARD(S)
*Additional prizes to be announced at Contestant Check-In
NOTES
Prize package includes, but is not limited to the items listed above.
Additional prize items, benefit shows, etc. may be included at a later time at
the discretion of the Pageant Promoter.
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA
Rules & Regulations
1.
All contestants must have entered and won or placed first runner-up in a Miss
Gay Iowa USofA preliminary pageant, or been named as an approved
representative with the approval of the Pageant Promoter.
2.
All contestants for Miss Gay Iowa USofA will have their entry fee of $50 paid by
their promoters on the night of winning their preliminary contest. All contestants
for Miss Gay Iowa USofA Classic will pay an entry fee of $50.
3.
Judging will be on a total points accumulated system. Score sheets will be
provided by USofA Pageants. Ties will be broken first by the highest talent score,
then by highest interview score.
4.
Contestants must be MALES and at least the AGE OF 21 by the NATIONAL
PAGEANT in May, and be able to prove so with a valid STATE ISSUED ID at
pageant registration.
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Contestants will be judges in the following categories:
a. Personal Interview
b. Talent
c. Evening Gown (Fashion)
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THE USE OR SALE OF ANY ILLEGAL DRUGS AT THE PAGEANT SITE BY A
CONTESTANT AND/OR HIS HELPERS WILL NOT BE TOLORATED AND
WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION AND PROSECUTION BY
LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
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Talent presentation will be limited to seven (7) minutes. Prop set up and tear
down time will be limited to five (5) minutes TOTAL TIME.
8.
Talent music MUST adhere to the following:
 Only burned CD’s will be accepted (in a case):
-Track one must contain contestant talent performance
-Track two must contain contestant crowning performance
 CD must be clearly labeled with contestant name
 CD must be submitted in a SOLID JEWEL CASE
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ANY TALENT PERFORMANCE USING FIRE, WATER, CONFETTI, GLITTER,
OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE THAT MIGHT CAUSE HARM OR INJURY TO
YOURSELF, THE AUDIENCE, OR OTHER CONTESTANTS IS STRICTLY
PROHIBITED!
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Category Descriptions
PERSONAL INTERVIEW COMPETITION –
Each contestant will be interviewed individually by the judges panel. The purpose of
personal interview in the USofA System is to provide the judges some insight into the
character of each contestant. In the interview the judges are allowed the opportunity to
evaluate each contestant’s basic qualities – such as – intelligence, ability to
communicate, attitude, composure, etc. The judges may also gather information about
the contestant’s professional or personal life.
The basic nature of the interview is intended to be casual and relaxed. Each contestant
should select clothing in which he feels at ease. You should dress as you would for a
job interview. Interviews for Miss Gay Iowa USofA will be held at The Garden Nightclub.
EVENING GOWN COMPETITION –
Evening gowns may be of any color or style. They must, however, be full length. The
gown must fit well, the contestant must model it elegantly, and all of the elements (hair,
make-up, accessories, shoes, and gown) must come together for an overall look that
makes the contestant look her very best.
The Miss Gay USofA Fashion competition has traditionally rewarded contestants who
bring a unique combination of evening gown, hair, make-up, accessories, modeling, and
poise to the stage. That has not changed . The USofA System has often rewarded
gowns that include lots of rhinestones, beading, etc., as well as hair and accessories
that may be described as " high drag ". These are still appropriate for Fashion
Competition in the Miss Gay USofA (at Large, Classic, & Newcomer) Pageants. While
couture gowns are also appropriate for the USofA Fashion category, this is not creative
evening wear competition, and gowns that are costumes should be avoided.
We also discourage gowns that are so heavily embellished that the contestant cannot
model them elegantly. Also, judges are asked to educate themselves about current
fashion, and contestants should be aware that a gown, though beautiful, may be
outdated and therefore not score as well as it might otherwise.
Further, a gown with few or even no embellishments (stones, etc.) can score just as well
as a fully embellished gown if the overall look (make-up, hair, accessories, shoes,
poise, fit, modeling) make the contestant look her very best.
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA
Category Descriptions (Cont.)
TALENT COMPETITION –
Any type of talent presentation will be allowed as long as it does not cause danger or
injury to any contestant, dancer(s) or any audience member. You may not use fire,
glitter, water or liquid of any kind in any talent presentation. You may not use any live
animals in any talent presentation.
We have allowed a limited time for each contestant’s talent presentation rehearsal. This
will allow time for sound checks, blocking and lighting cues. Please make sure you are
prepared for your talent rehearsal as time is limited. Back up dancers will be assigned a
separate dressing area. Make sure you tell the contestant coordinator at the contestant
registration the exact number of dancers and prop personnel you will have. You must
remove your props at the end of that nights competition. ALL props must be removed or
they may be discarded!
All preliminary competition will be held on the main stage and dance floor of The
Garden. Final Night will be held at Wooly’s. Please use your rehearsal time to block
out the stage area. Because of limited space at both venues, Iowa USofA Pageantry is
urging all contestants to minimize the number of large props used. All props must be
free standing and must be able to enter through a standard sized doorway. Remember
that Iowa USofA Pageantry does not provide contestants with backstage staff for prop
set-up and tear down, although we will assist with your props as much as possible. The
backstage staff will not, under any circumstance, be responsible for any damage to
props while helping a contestant. Props may only be stored at The Garden Nightclub or
Wooly’s on the day of competition. Each contestant must secure his own storage of
props at all times.
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA 2015
Host Venues
The Garden Nightclub
112 SE 4th St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-243-3965
www.grdn.com
Wooly’s
504 E. Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-0550
www.woolysdm.com
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA 2015
Reserved Seating & Admissions
Reserved Seating Available
Email: [email protected]
Table Price
Thursday thru Saturday: $10 (Seating for 4)
Sunday: $20 (Seating for 4, Booths on the wall have seating for 6)
CONTESTANTS do not pay admission to The Garden Nightclub or Wooly’s
on any night of competition. All dressing room assistants, dancers, prop
personnel, managers, lovers, etc. must pay admission to all events. The
Garden Nightclub is an Age 21 and over club. Final Night of Miss Gay
Iowa USofA at Wooly’s is Age 16 and over. All persons entering The
Garden Nightclub or Wooly’s, MUST HAVE A VALID ID.
Thursday, October 16, 2014 @ The Garden
Miss Gay Iowa USofA Classic Pageant
Contestant Check In- 9:00pm
Show Time- 10:00pm
Cover Charge - $10.00
Friday, October 17, 2014 @ The Garden
Contestant Check-In- 9:00pm
Prelim Night 1: Show Time- 10:00pm
Cover Charge- $10.00
Saturday, October 18, 2014 @ The Garden
Contestant Check-In- 9:00pm
Prelim Night 2: Show Time- 10:00pm
Cover Charge- $10.00
Sunday, October 19, 2014 @ Wooly’s
Contestant Check-In- 6:00pm
Final Night: Show Time- 7:00pm
Cover Charge- $20.00
Dancer/Dresser Passes
Miss Gay Iowa USofA Classic: Dancers & dressers will be permitted to purchase
passes at half price during the registration of contestants. After that time, all tickets will
be normal price at the door.
1 Night Pass Price: $5.00, Weekend Pass Price: $25.00
Miss Gay Iowa USofA: Dancers & dressers will be permitted to purchase WEEKEND
PASSES at half price during the registration of contestants. After that time, all tickets
will be normal price at the door.
Weekend Pass Price: $20.00
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Miss Gay Iowa USofA 2015
Schedule of Events
Miss Gay Iowa USofA Classic
Thursday, October 16, 2014
04:00 PM
05:00 PM
10:00 PM
Contestant Check-In
The Garden Nightclub
Personal Interview
The Garden Nightclub
Overture & Presentation of Contestants The Garden Nightclub
Miss Gay Iowa USofA
Friday, October 17, 2014
12:00 PM
01:00 PM
09:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
Contestant Check-In
Personal Interview
Groups 1 & 2 - Contestant Check-In
Preliminary Competition
Groups 1 & 2 – Evening Gown
Groups 3 & 4 - Contestant Check-In
Groups 3 & 4 – Talent Competition
The Garden Nightclub
The Garden Nightclub
The Garden Nightclub
The Garden Nightclub
The Garden Nightclub
Saturday, October 18, 2014
01:00 PM
09:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
Promoter Luncheon/Meeting
Groups 3 & 4 - Contestant Check-In
Preliminary Competition
Groups 3 & 4 – Evening Gown
Groups 1 & 2 - Contestant Check-In
Groups 1 & 2 – Talent Competition
TBA
The Garden Nightclub
The Garden Nightclub
The Garden Nightclub
Sunday, October 19, 2014
01:00 PM
02:00 PM
06:00 PM
07:00 PM
07:30 PM
Contestant Prelim Awards Lunch
Contestant Presentation Rehearsal
Contestant Check-In
Overture & Presentation of Contestants
Announcement of the Top 10 Finalists
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The Blazing Saddle
Wooly’s
Wooly’s
Wooly’s
Wooly’s
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Miscellaneous Items
Contestant Registration
Miss Gay Iowa USofA Classic: All contestants should arrive at registration no later
than 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Registration will be immediately followed
by the personal interview portion of the contest. Contestants should arrive dressed and
prepared to interview, as dressing space WILL NOT be available at this time. The
Contestant Entry Fee of $50 is due at this time.
Miss Gay Iowa USofA: All contestants should arrive at registration no later than 12:00
PM on Friday, October 17, 2014. Registration will be immediately followed by the
personal interview portion of the contest. Contestants should arrive dressed and
prepared to interview, as dressing space WILL NOT be available at this time.
Please have the following items completed and ready at the time of registration:
 Contestant Application
 Evening Gown Description Card
 Contestant Survey
 Talent Music – BURNED CD ONLY - WITH CASE
Track 1 (Talent Performance)
Track 2 (Crowning Performance)
Contestant Check-In
It is recommended that all contestants be in their required places no later than TEN
minutes prior to the required check-in times. You MUST check-in with the pageant
director or designated representative prior to the scheduled time. Until your name has
been checked off the list YOU ARE NOT CHECKED-IN AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO
ADMINISTRATIVE DEDUCTIONS.
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Presentation of Contestants
Miss Gay Iowa USofA
During the final night presentation, each contestant and special guest will be introduced.
All contestants are asked to wear something matching the pageant theme – A Fairy
Tale Fantasy. At that time, the top 10 finalists will be called along with the special
award presentations. This will be a non-judged portion of the contest. Please stay on
stage until dismissed by the Mistress of Ceremonies. Additional information will be
reviewed at the mandatory contestant meeting on Sunday. Please contact Kata Klysmic
with questions regarding the Presentation Theme. Kata Klysmic: 605-659-6359
Miss Gay Iowa USofA Classic
At the beginning of the pageant, each contestant will be introduced. All contestants are
asked to wear something matching the pageant theme - Ladies in Red. This will be a
non-judged portion of the contest. Please stay on stage until dismissed by the Mistress of
Ceremonies. Please contact Vanessa Taylor with questions regarding the Presentation Theme.
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Administrative Points
In order to help ensure all contestants are in their appointed places in a timely manner
and conduct themselves in the most professional means possible, the following
guidelines have been established for the use of administrative points.
Contestants will receive point deductions for any of the following (additional items may
be added at the discretion of the pageant owner and the Iowa USofA Pageantry Staff):
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5 Points
Each 15 minute increment that a contestant is late for a designated meeting or
pageant check-in.
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2 Points
If contestant is not ready to enter the stage at their appointed time.
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Up to 10 Points
Conduct unbecoming of a contestant, backstage assistant, or backup dancer.
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Immediate disqualification from the Pageant
Use or sale of illegal drugs.
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Immediate disqualification from the Pageant& escort off premises
Vandalism of another contestant’s property
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Immediate disqualification from the Pageant & escort off premises
Sneaking any individual into the pageant without paying appropriate admission
charges.
Points will be administered by pageant staff with approval of the pageant promoter.
Remember to bring this handbook with you to the
contest.
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MISS GAY IOWA USofA
Official Application
Stage Name:
Legal Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Phone:
Age:
Zip:
Date of Birth:
Email Address:
Name of Backstage Assistant:
Sponsors:
Talent:
Artist and Title of Talent #
____Live ____Dance ____Lip Sync ____Props ____# of Dancers
By my signature below, I hereby agree to release and hold harmless Iowa USofA Pageantry,
The Official Miss Gay Iowa USofA Pageant, herein after known as the “contest”, their agents, servants and
employees from any liabilities and/ or responsibilities whatsoever, from, associated with or arising out of my
participation with the “contest” and /or the title of Miss Gay Iowa USofA, including but not limited to personal injury
and/or damage to personal property regardless of whether the loss, injury and/or damage occurred before, during or
after the “contest” or any related activity.
I also hereby release myself from rights to any video taping (sound and/or video), photography (still camera or motion
picture) of the “contest”. I understand that I have no rights to any of the recordings that I appear in or on or the future
sales thereof. I hereby agree that my name and photographs (still or motion picture) taken of me during the “contest”
may be used for publication, promotional purposes or in any advertising publicity. By my signature below, I affirm and
attest that I have read the rules and regulations of the “contest” and agree to abide by the same.
Sign Legal Name
Date
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Evening Gown Description
Contestant Name:
___________________________________
Contestant Number:
_________
Night (Circle One):
PRELIMINARY
Evening Gown Designer:
___________________________________
___________________________________
Accessories:
___________________________________
___________________________________
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Hair Stylist:
___________________________________
Makeup Artist:
___________________________________
Additional Sponsors:
___________________________________
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