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Intl Final 2009

In This Section Hotel Accommodations……………………………………... Page 2 Orientation & Welcome Banquet………………………….. Page 3 WonderWorks Out Of Control Magic Dinner Show…….. Page 3 We Are Family Souvenir Pajama Party……………………. Page 3 Souvenir Gift Exchange.……………………………………... Page 3 Activities Package……………………………………………. Page 3 Tentative Schedule ……………………………………………Page 4 Weekend Checklist ……………………………………………Page 5

This Section’s forms Hotel Reservation ……............……………………………….Page 6

Still to come Ticket & Activities Order Form

Hotel Accommodations OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL: The Official Host Hotel for the 2009 International Finals is the Rosen Plaza Hotel located at 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Florida. At the Rosen Plaza Hotel, the magic begins the moment you step through the doors. The Rosen Plaza Hotel offers SPECIAL REDUCED RATES during the pageant activities and up to three days prior to the first day of the pageant weekend and up to three days after the pageant activities. With its captivating Orlando, Florida location, the world-class hotel offers families a unique combination of high-speed hospitality and exceptional home-style service. The Rosen Plaza Hotel has extended a SPECIAL REDUCED RATE of only $109 per night for contestants and guest of the 2009 IJM International Finals. All International Finalist are required to stay at the host hotel throughout the duration of the pageant competition. Your hotel reservation form is due within 10 days of receiving your Official Handbook. Please be sure to send in the enclosed form as soon as possible in order to receive the discounted rate and to guarantee the kind of room you want. The rooms in the block will go quickly. Most premier hotels in the area sell out quickly over a busy summer weekend. Send in the enclosed form TODAY! To make your reservation, please call 800-627-82588. Be sure to ask for the “International Junior Miss” group block in order to get the special discounted rate. WHY MUST I STAY AT THE HOST HOTEL? Staying at the host hotel helps to make your pageant experience more enjoyable since each the events will be held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, next door at the Chapin Theater or in very close proximity. The convenience of staying at the host hotel is unbeatable. There are several wardrobe changes during competition, parties and events throughout the weekend. There is no hassle of finding a parking space and rushing to your events. And after the day is done, simply take the elevator up to your guest room for a good night’s sleep. The Rosen Plaza Hotel is a perfect Orlando location next door to the Orange County Convention Center which makes the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando Florida an ideal headquarters. It is also located on the world famous International Drive within walking distance to the newly renovated Pointe Orlando entertainment complex. Pointe Orlando is an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment complex. More than 40 specialty retailers, delicious restaurants, and exciting entertainment create a vibrant, eclectic experience. With towering palm trees, shaded areas, and fountains, you will enjoy the tropical and relaxing feel of Pointe Orlando.

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Let’s Get This Party Started! Welcome Banquet & Mandatory Orientation: On the very first day of the pageant weekend, you will have the opportunity to meet each and every contestant along with the International Royalty and International Staff. The Welcome Banquet and Orientation will be held following registration at the lovely Rosen Plaza Hotel. The Academic Achievement, Volunteer Service, Appearance, State Scrapbook, Press Release Recognition, Ad Sales, and Cover Girl Awards will be presented at this time. At least one parent or guardian is required to accompany delegates ages 18 years and younger. Delegates should be dressed in a nice suit or dress along with their state sash (no crowns). Guest attire should be “dressy causal.” Family members and guest are invited to attend. No denim please. Everyone attending the banquet must have a ticket, including the delegates. Tickets are $45 per person. Wonder Works Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show: Wonder Works is Central Florida’s upside down attraction, an amusement park for the mind, featuring over 100 interactive exhibits for the entire family to experience. The Outta Control Magic Comedy show is a hilarious combination of high-energy comedy improvisation with spectacular magic, music and illusions to thoroughly entertain audiences of all ages. It is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience with non-stop audience participation. The crowds don’t just watch the show; they become part of it. During the show, you will enjoy unlimited fresh hand-tossed cheese and pepperoni pizza, salad, popcorn, soft drinks and chocolate cake for dessert. This Out-Of-Control experience will keep everyone on the edge of their seats and tickle their funny bones every 8 seconds. Tickets are included in the 2009 Activities Package (see below). “We Are Family” Pajama & Souvenir Party: You will have a chance to party with the International Staff and your fellow contestants in an all out super girl fest like no other. The attire for the pajama party is PAJAMAS! Long pajama pant or capri pajama pant are preferred. No gowns or sleep shorts. Everyone must wear pajamas to attend. Tickets are included in the 2009 Activities Package (see below). Souvenir Party Gift Exchange: We ask that you bring two gifts that represent your home state to be presented to the outgoing royalty in your division and one to exchange with another delegate during the party. Gifts can be purchased or homemade and should cost no more than $15 each. Gift Ideas: T-shirts, Coffee Mugs, Baseball Caps, etc. No post cards and/or state literature, please. 2009 Activities Package: The Activity Tickets Packages are $45 per person and include the WonderWorks Out of Control Dinner Show, transportation to Wonderworks and back to the hotel and the “We Are Family” Souvenir Party. Add on the WonderWorks Interactive Exhibits, an Amusement Park for the mind, for an additional $15 per person. Add-on Group Interactive Tickets are limited. Everyone ages 4 years and older must have a ticket to attend including the delegates. Activity Package Tickets must be ordered by June 15, 2009.

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Tentative Schedule Wednesday, July 8, 2009

- Registration - Welcome Banquet & Mandatory Orientation - Optional Awards (Academic Achievement, Volunteer Service, Spirit Award, Cover Girl, Ad Sales)

Thursday, July 9, 2009

- Opening Production Rehearsals - Optional Commercial Auditions & Photo Shoot Competition - WonderWorks Outta Control Magic Dinner Show Outing

Friday, July 10, 2009

- Interview & Personal Introduction Competition - Optional Competition Stage Rehearsals - Optional Casual Wear, Spokesmodel & Talent Competitions - Jr. Princess, Princess & Pre-Teen Divisions - Evening Gown Preview & Optional Competition Awards - Jr. Princess, Princess & Pre-Teen Divisions - Optional Casual Wear, Spokesmodel & Talent Competitions - Jr. Teen, Teen & Miss Divisions

- Evening Gown Preview & Optional Competition Awards - Jr. Teen, Teen & Miss Divisions - “We are Family” Pajama & Souvenir Party

Saturday, July 11, 2009

- Grand Finale Rehearsals - International Finals – Jr. Princess, Princess & Pre-Teen Divisions - International Finals – Jr. Teen, Teen & Miss Divisions

Sunday, July 12, 2009

- Mandatory Royalty Meeting - Royalty Photo Shoot - Commercial Filming (Royalty & Commercial Winners) - Once Upon A Dream Photo Shoot - Cash Award Distributions

The schedule of events is subject to change and depends on the final number of delegates.

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WEEKEND CHECKLIST: Day One – Registration/Orientation Welcome Banquet ___ State Sash

___ All Registration Material

___ Interview Form (4 Copies)

___ Photogenic Entry (optional)

___ Photo Shoot Entry (optional)

___ Commercial Entry (optional)

___ Door Contest (optional) – Information Coming Soon

___ State Scrapbook (optional)

Day Two – Rehearsals/Optional Competitions ___ Comfortable Clothing for Rehearsals

___ Photo Shoot Competition Wardrobe (optional)

___ Commercial Audition Wardrobe (optional)

___ Wonderworks ‘Simply Wonderful” Tank & Blue Jeans or Capris

Day Three – Interview/Rehearsals/Optional Competitions ___ Interview Suit or Dress

___ Comfortable Clothing for Rehearsals

___ Casual Wear Competition Wardrobe (optional)

___ Talent Competition Wardrobe (optional)

___ Evening Gown for Gown Preview /Optional Award Presentations

___ Pajamas & Two Home State Souvenir Gifts

Day Four – Rehearsals/International Pageant Finale ___ Comfortable Clothing for Finale Rehearsals

___ Opening Number “Dream” Tank (order by June 1st)

___ Opening Number White Capri or Long Pant

___ Opening Number Accessories

___ “Hollywood Premier” Fun Fashion (ages 13 & older)

___ Evening Gown & Accessories

Day Five – Queen’s Photo Shoot ___ Blue Jeans and Solid White Top (may have rhinestones)

___ Interview Suit

___ Evening Gown

___ Fun Fashion (ages 13 & older)

___ White Casual Outfit

___ White Evening Gown (This is not mandatory)

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Participant Hotel Reservation Form

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Step

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Division: ___ Jr. Princess (4 -6 yrs) ___ Princess (7 – 9 yrs) ___ Pre-Teen (10 – 12 yrs) ___ Jr. Teen (13 – 15 yrs) ___ Teen (16 – 18 yrs) ___ Miss (19 – 24 yrs) The Rosen Plaza Hotel has extended a special group rate of $109.00 per night. There are two ways to make you hotel reservations:

1. Complete the information below, sign it and mail it directly to the International Office within 10 days. Mail form to: INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR MISS ~ 5468 Irish Road, North Tonawanda, New York 14120

2. Call the hotel directly at 1-800-627-8258 and record your confirmation number below. Should you decide to call the hotel to make your reservation, you must ask for the “INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR MISS” group block in order to receive the special discounted rate. You are not required to complete the credit information if you are calling the hotel yourself. Record the confirmation number in the box below, complete all additional information, sign and return this form to the International Office within 10 days.

Name reservation to be held under: ______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City ______________________________ State_______ Zip Code ____________ Telephone Number ___________________________________________________ Email Address: ______________________________________________________ Check In Date: _______________ Circle: S M T W TH F S Number of rooms: ___ Check Out Date: ______________ Circle: S M T W TH F S Room Type: ___ Smoking ___ Two Double Beds

Hotel Confirmation Number: ______________________________

___ Non-Smoking ___ One King Type of Card: (CIRCLE ONE): Credit Card Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Exp Date ___ ___ / ___ ___ I understand the following:

1. Contestants are not allowed to be unsupervised at any time throughout the duration of the hotel stay. 2. I understand that I must make my hotel reservations as soon as possible and that the $109.00 room rate (13.5% TAX)

is subject to a rate increase once the block is full or after the hotel reservation deadline, which ever comes first. 3. Contestants are responsible for their own room charges, taxes, and incidentals. 4. ANMTC International, Inc. & the International Junior Miss Scholarship program are not responsible for any theft, loss

or injury incurred on the property of the Rosen Plaza Hotel. 5. Hotel reservations require a credit card (the card will not be charged at this time) to hold the room or one night

room deposit in the amount of $123.72. Cancellations must be made five days prior to scheduled arrival or one night’s room and tax will be charged to the credit card on file or forfeiture of the one night’s deposit.

6. Early departures are subject to a one night room and tax penalty. 7. A credit card or $50.00 cash deposit will be due upon check in for incidentals. 8. Hotel check-in time is at 3:00 pm and hotel check out time is 11:00 am.

_________________________________________________ __________________ Signature of parent/guardian Date

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