Contestant Packet

Congratulations to you and your journey with the HeartShine Foundation State Pageant 2017!

Look forward to an incredible top-tier pageant experience that celebrates what

makes you uniquely you. At Miss/Mini-Miss California or Nevada, you will gain valuable

real-world skills such as public speaking, poise and presentation, and interview. Along with

the weekend of pageant competition, you can make new friends at the Think Pink Pajama

party and enjoy dress rehearsals that will prepare you to present your best self on the finale

stage. HeartShine State is a pageant like no other, and we look forward to seeing you

showcase your charisma, passion, confidence, leadership, and, of course, HeartShine!

HeartShine.net

(State Pageant Tab) Username: Sisterhood

Password: Shine

heartshinepageants@gmail.com

(530) 762-2219

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The Miss HeartShine State

Pageant will decide the select

few outstanding young

women who will receive some of the most prestigious titles

available. There will be three awarded winners in each age

category, including Royal (2nd runner up), Princess (1st

runner up), and Queen. These three royal court members will

represent the HeartShine foundation by becoming a role model,

community service advocate, and even promote their own

unique platform. Hundreds of awards will be given throughout

the State Pageant weekend; HeartShine titles stand for some-

thing meaningful. Join this Pageant With a Purpose by

becoming an official State Contestant!

Sixth Annual

Miss California HeartShine

Chico Ramada Plaza

Feb. 17th 2016 Feb. 19th 2017

8-25 years of age

4 age categories

HeartShine is focused on nurturing self-confidence for all titleholders. HeartShine Girls celebrate inner-beauty by raising awareness and support for local and national causes on an on-

going basis. We promote volunteerism and community service while demonstration through action our slogan, "Always Let Your Heart Shine Bright!"

Our Mission

State Pageant

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Interview

Personal Introduction

Formal Wear

Community Service Project Participation

This competition will include contestants sitting down with each judge individually. You will need to prepare

and bring with you one of the following: Info Sheet (for Jr/Pre/Teens) or complete a Resume (for Miss). Look

for details in Contestant Packet #2. Your Info Sheet/Resume will be looked at by the Interview panel of

judges, and a "First Impression" score will account for 20% of the overall Interview Score weight. Judged on

ability to communicate, poise and presentation, quality of answers, interview etiquette, and HeartShine.

30%

Also known as the Speech competition, Personal Introduction includes a short (two minutes or under for Miss,

60 seconds or under for Jr. Teen, Pre-Teen, and Teen) introduction to let the judges and audience know more

about you. It should be attention-grabbing and true to your own style and personality. You will perform your

Personal Introduction twice in front of a panel of judges; once before your age group begins the interview

process (for the Interview judging panel) and once more during the finale (on-stage with mic). Judged on

public speaking ability, mic etiquette, stage presence, inclusion of contestants platform, and overall

HeartShine.

Formal Wear, also known as On-Stage Presentation, is performed during the finale in the full-length ballgown

of your choice. When making your dress selection, please keep in mind fit, age-appropriateness, length (all

gowns must touch the floor), and the train (sweeps under 6 accepted). Judged on stage presence, elegance and

poise, and HeartShine.

Interview (and your

Personal Introduction

performance for the

Interview Judging Panel)

will be completed in your

HeartShine State

Contestant T-Shirt

(required) and black pants/

slacks/skirt.

In the case of a tie, an on-

stage Improptu Question

will be added during the

finale.

A Contestant who has

failed to attend all

rehearsals may be marked

down by up to 5 points.

Personal Introductions

need to include the

following information at

minimum:

-Contestant Name

-Contestants Hometown

-Contestants Platform

Contestant receives full 10% of their overall score by brining one or more new or gently used items (childrens

books, stuffed animals, or blankets) to registration. This is an all-or-nothing score.

10%

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Schedule subject to change. Mini-Miss California/Nevada HeartShine is a pageant for young women ages 10 and under. Mini-Miss is taking place on Friday and Saturday (with crowning ceremony and all competitions on Saturday). It is the little-sister program for the State Pageant. It is mandatory to complete Registration on Friday, Feb. 17th by 7:20pm. Each contestant receives one (1) State Pageant Finale (Sun. 6:30pm) ticket for a parent/guardian. Additional tickets may be purchased though paypal ($5.00 each, heartshinepageants@gmail.com) or at the door ($7.00, space limited). All Rehearsals are mandatory. No exceptions.

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Optional contests are an amazing and popular way for contestants to showcase a skill or passion - on the big stage! Optional contests are just that (they are optional) and do not attribute into the overall Queen scores that decide who will be Miss California (or Nevada) HeartShine 2017. Optional contests prove to be a fantastic opportunity for young women to shine their brightest at the HeartShine State pageant - both on stage and off.

Talent

Modeling

Photogenic

Community Service Resume

Artist

Talent performances are a favorite among HeartShine girls. There have

been dancers, singers, cake decorators, public speakers, jugglers, and gymnasts perform at HeartShine pageants. Each age category winner

will receive a beautiful jewel-encrusted pink trophy, certificate, and special prize. Overall highest scorer in

talent will receive a satin sash, crown, trophy, and special prize.

Strut your stuff! Modeling is a high-energy fun walk on stage that showcases any outfit of your choosing. Modeling outfits can be funky, showcase a unique hobby or interest of yours, premier your skills as an aspiring model, or just channel your fashion sense show off your modeling mastery! Each age category winner will receive a beautiful jewel-encrusted pink trophy, certificate, and special prize. Overall highest scorer in Modeling will receive a satin sash, crown, trophy, and special prize.

Photos are judged on "HeartShine," first impression, and clarity. Each age category winner will receive a trophy, certificate, and special prize. Overall highest scorer in Photogenic will receive a sash, crown, trophy, and special prize.

This Resume showcases your commitment to service in your community. Each age category winner will receive a trophy, certificate, and special prize. Overall highest scorer in Community Service Resume will receive a sash, crown, trophy, and special prize.

Calling all artists! This Optional competition calls for your unique design and art skills to showcase "What HeartShine Means to You." Each age category winner will receive a trophy, certificate, and special prize. Overall highest scorer in Artist will receive a sash, crown, trophy, and special prize.

State Pageant Tabs

Some links on Heartshine.net are protected.

Username: Sisterhood

Password: Shine

http://www.heartshine.net/optional-contests

Dont miss out on the fun!

Look for entry forms and more in Contestant Packet #2

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Although you may enter any/all Optional contests at Registration, we encourage you to send your optional entry fees in early so we can include you in that contests list of competitors.

This ensures a smoother registration process. On-Stage Optionals will be scored during the Preliminary contest. The top 3 performances in Talent and the top 3 performances in Modeling in each age category will be announced and

posted by 4:00 Sunday. Only the top 3 in each On-Stage Optional will perform on the finale stage.

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Any contestant who succeeds in sending in a headshot

(or 3/4 shot) by the deadline in a PDF format to

heartshinepageants@gmail.com will be automatically entered

into this competition. Winner receives a trophy, certificate, and

becomes the photogenic winner proudly displayed on the cover

of the HeartShine State Pageant 2016 Program Book.

HeartShine Spirit Queens receive a crown, trophy, certificate,

and recognition during the State Pageant finale. They join the

Miss California royal court as an official member. By going out

into the community and representing the HeartShine system,

you could become Spirit Queen by gathering program book