2016 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc. July 3–9, 2016

Revised 1-9-2016 [Final] 1

2016

Arkansas’

Diamond State Princess/Prince

Information Packet

Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc.

July 3–9, 2016


2016 Diamond State Princess/Prince Index

Executive Director Letter

3

Diamond State Princess/Prince Director Letter

4

DSP General Information

5, 6, 7, 8

DSP Photo Requirements

9, 10

DSP Application

11

DSP Checklist

12

Statement of Understanding

13

General Rules and Suggestions for DSP

14, 15

Precepts of Conduct for DSP

16

Infraction of Rules and Precepts of Conduct

17

Hold Harmless Agreement

18

Health Information Form

19

DSP Program Book, Script, Photo Information

20

DSP Photo Release Form

21

Important Review & Program Book Ads (Optional)

22

IMPORTANT DATES 2016

23 - 27

2015 Class Photo Examples

28-29


Welcome to the Miss Arkansas Diamond State Princess/Prince Program (DSP)! We are excited to have you as a part of our upcoming Miss Arkansas Pageant to be held July 3-9, 2016 in Hot Springs. This year we are excited to have 45 young women competing for the title of Miss Arkansas.

We are equally as excited that you have chosen to be a part of such an

outstanding opportunity in our Princess/Prince Program. You will have many

memorable experiences this summer. Who knows, we may have a future

Miss Arkansas or Miss America in our group! The goal of this program is to

introduce the young people across our state to the Miss America Organization

is the largest scholarship provider for women in the world. The Miss Arkansas

Pageant proudly awards over $80,000 in scholarships and awards each

summer.

The Diamond State Princess/Prince Program will again this year accompany

the contestants on-stage during competition and at the arrival ceremony as

well as other events throughout the Miss Arkansas week. We are also excited

that our Diamond State Princess/Prince Class 2016 will have an opportunity to

spend time with our current Miss Arkansas 2015 Loren McDaniel. This is an

incredible opportunity for our princess/prince class 2016 to meet an amazing

young woman who has done so much for our state and the Miss Arkansas

Pageant this past year. Not to mention spending time with local titleholders

who want to be Miss Arkansas 2016. We look forward to seeing you this

summer in Hot Springs!

Jessie Bennett Executive Director Miss Arkansas Pageant


Diamond State Princess and Prince

Dear Diamond State Princess/Prince,

Congratulations!! As a Diamond State Princess/Prince, you have been selected to take

part in the prestigious 2016 Miss Arkansas Pageant. This is a wonderful way to get a

behind the scenes view of what it takes to represent the state of Arkansas. We will stage

our pageant production at Bank of the Ozarks Arena in beautiful Hot Springs, AR on July

3-9, 2016.

This information packet will give you information that will help you and your child make

good lifetime memories and have a wonderful experience. Please read the manual

carefully, fill out all required forms included in this information packet and use the

checklist at the end to make sure your application is complete. Girls or boys desiring to

be a Diamond State Princess/Prince and do not have a Miss contestant to escort are

invited to participate. We will assign the DSP to a Miss contestant. We are looking

forward to having you in Hot Springs during Miss Arkansas Pageant week! The DSP

Director and Committee names are listed below. If you have any questions or need

assistance, please feel free to contact one of the DSP Committee listed below. Thanks for

being a part of a great tradition.

Sincerely,

Miss Arkansas Diamond State Princess/Prince Program Committee:

Patty Tackett - Director

[email protected] - Email

Studio Mailing - PO Box 21483 Hot Springs, AR 71903

Dance City Studio Location - 2212 Malvern Ave Suites 6 & 7 Hot Springs, 71901

Studio - 501 262 3949 Cell - 501 276 8343

COMMITTEE: Barbara Ballard, Bailey Breving, Lenzy Brunet, Jennifer Elliott, Emma Ferguson, Rebecca Gardner

Fincher, Lauren Launius, Missy Morgan Lyda, Regina Thomason, Debbie Wilmoth

mailto:[email protected]


Diamond State Princess/Prince General Information

The Miss Arkansas Diamond State Princess/Prince program is for young ladies and gentlemen ages 5-12

(copy of birth certificate will be required) at the time of application for the state pageant on July 3-9,

2016. Miss Arkansas will be held at Hot Springs Convention Center, Bank of Ozarks Arena. Miss Arkansas

competitions is: Arrival Sunday, July 3th, Night 1, Local Preliminary Wednesday, July 6; Night 2, Local

Preliminary Thursday, July 7; Night 3, Local Preliminary Friday, July 8; and Final Night Crowning Miss

Arkansas 2016 Saturday, July 9, 2016. The purpose of this program is to mentor the young ladies who

have an interest in competing someday in the Miss Arkansas Pageant. The Miss Arkansas Titleholders

will mentor the young men who have an opportunity to share the fun of the week and escort his Miss

Contestant all week.

The pageant this summer will feature the Princesses/Princes as part of production number on

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening with Loren McDaniel, Miss Arkansas 2015. All

Princesses/Princes will participate in the evening wear production with their Miss Titleholder /Mentor,

as well as an onstage production number during the three (3) preliminary nights. The Princesses are

asked to wear their crown at all Miss Arkansas sponsored events and the Princes are asked to wear

their medallions. A complete working schedule will be forwarded to you once times have been finalized

for all events and rehearsals.

Each Diamond State Princess is to provide her own white dress (long or short-age appropriate) for

evening wear with their Miss Titleholder. A DSP Prince is to provide their own black tuxedo/suit.

CONFIRMATION PACKET IS RECEIVED: After you mail your complete DSP packet by WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 to the DSP Director. You will receive a confirmation email your packet was received. Place the email address below in your computer email address book to allow emails from the DSP Director:

Patty Tackett, DSP Director, [email protected] - Email

Studio Mailing - PO Box 21483 Hot Springs, AR 71903 Dance City Studio Location - 2212 Malvern Ave Suites 6 & 7 Hot Springs, 71901

Studio - 501 262 3949 Cell - 501 276 8343



*** FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK at MAP-2016-DSPClass***

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

The Miss Arkansas DSP program has two groups set up on Facebook for you. We have a

general DSP group that will give your friends and family Miss Arkansas information all

year long. The DSP Class 2016 group is for registered DSP's for that year. They are the

"Class of 2016". This group will get specific information for events and activities. After

your year in the DSPClass you will be moved to the overall general group and then a

new class will be set up for the next year.

COMMUNICATION TO CLASS VIA FACEBOOK

If you (your child) is a DSP CLASS MEMBER: A class member is a DSP that has submitted

paperwork, DSP registration payment and will be in the group participating in the Miss

Arkansas Pageant that year. After the DSP Director receives the DSP application you

will be placed in the Secret Facebook group for communication purposes by the DSP

Director/Committee.

The group name is MAP-2016-DSPClass. The group address is:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/401206296739536/

FOLLOW the General DSP FB Group ALL YEAR LONG: MAP-DSP-Miss Arkansas Diamond State Princess-Prince Program Your family and friends may follow the DSP program in one of three ways: Just pick your way to get to the general DSP site one of these ways: 1. www.missarkansas.org/princessprogram and click on the Facebook icon at the bottom of the page 2. Search groups by name on Facebook. The DSP general Group name is: MAP-DSP-Miss Arkansas Diamond State Princess-Prince Group 3. OR CUT AND PASTE this address to your browser subject line: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MAP.DSP/


DSP CROWN CAMP (OPTIONAL)

Production is in the planning stage. The dance songs have not been determined at this

time; however, you will be notified. The DSP Committee may hold an additional “all day”

practice APRIL 16, 2016. The DSP Crown Camp date and place is:

Crown Camp - April 16, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch on your own - you will be able to leave for lunch.

Dance City Studio - 2212 Malvern Ave, Ste 6, Hot Springs, AR Wear comfortable clothing Wear Tennis shoes or jazz shoes. Bring heels for white dress or Dress shoes or the shoes for the Prince Suit, if you have them.

ATTENDANCE WILL BE OPTIONAL. The DSP Crown Camp will be a day of instruction, fun,

and information. You will learn all you need to know to be prepared for Miss Arkansas

DSP week. You will get to learn the DSP production numbers and who knows maybe a

"Star" will be born. The DSP will get to meet the others in their Class. You will have time

to meet other parents with a DSP. An Orientation will give you information on what to

expect during the Miss Arkansas Week. The Community Service project will be

announced, practice and production attire discussion, etc. If a DSP cannot attend the

Orientation Crown Camp we will have practice during the week to prepare for

production. There will also be a video on line for your convenience.

REHERSALS:

The outfits for the dances will be determined based on the song choices. We will let

you know as soon as we know the song choices. Please take into consideration which

shoes your child will be wearing for the on stage. We ask that they are flat,

comfortable shoes. MORE DETAILS TO COME......

Rehearsals during the week are very casual; you will have a schedule of activity and attire

to wear to rehearsal. As part to the DSP program we are fortunate to have great Miss

Arkansas sponsors that help provide the Miss Titleholder's t-shirts of the day. We thank

all volunteers and sponsors that assist us. Like the big girls (Local Titleholders) the DSP

Princess and Prince will receive a t-shirt(s) to wear to the rehearsals during the week.

The auditorium is cold during rehearsals, so some type of sweater or jacket would be

advisable. Layering clothing is suggested for varying degrees of warmth.


PRINCESS/PRINCE CROWNING: Sunday July 3, 2016 Arrival

Miss Arkansas Contestants Arrival Ceremony is Sunday July 3, 2016 starts at 2:00 pm. The

DSP will participate in the Miss Arkansas Arrival Ceremonies at Horner Hall in the Hot

Springs Convention Center and should arrive by 1:00 PM for Arrival and DSP preparations.

Specific reporting locations to meet will be announced later through your 2016DSPCLASS

FB group. There will be a Princess Crowning and Prince Medallion presentation by Miss

Arkansas as the Titleholder is announced. The MAP DSP Class 2016 will be introduced on

stage with her Mentor-Titleholder, crowned by Miss Arkansas 2015 Loren McDaniel and

will have a group photo.DSP Class Group shots will also occur before/after the Arrival

ceremony. More details will follow.

MISCELLANOUS:

All Diamond State Princesses/Princes and their families are responsible for their housing

and meals during the pageant activities in Hot Springs. Check the Miss Arkansas Website

News tab for hotel information at: www.missarkansas.org/news

Danny Barger, owners of You’ve Got the Look Photography will be with us during the Miss

Arkansas Pageant Week Activities, including all Diamond State Princess/Prince events. He

will make available to you order forms for one of the You've Got the Look Memory Books

featuring the Diamond State Princess/Prince and each of the girls/boys. Contact

information for Mr. Danny Barger is 501-982-7665 or email [email protected] or

visit the website at www.youvegotthelook.com .

Jeremy & Susan Ables, owners of JC Productions will be the official videographers

videoing the pageant activities. They will also have order forms online

[email protected] or visit their website jcproductions.tv for videos and for

questions contacted by calling 870-837-2500 or email [email protected]

PHOTOS AND PROGRAM BOOKS: DEADINE MARCH 23, 2016:

There will be a special page in the 2016 Miss Arkansas Pageant Program Book devoted to

the Diamond State Princess/Prince. The deadline for this form and the required photo

will be MARCH 23, 2016 , placed on a CD and put in the DSP packet.


http://www.youvegotthelook.com/




Please submit the following: PHOTO:

ONE (1) PHOTO ONLY: The photo should be a head shot (COLOR).

PUT ON CD; CAMERA READY JPEG, PNG OR PDF 300 DPI

LABEL: Your full name and the title of the Miss Titleholder you are representing on the CD label.

DSP PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

Place Photo CD in your Miss Arkansas DSP Packet. Your CD should be labeled with your full name and the title of the Miss Titleholder you are representing on the CD label. The Photo CD is to be turned in with all required forms and registration fee are to be placed in one mailing envelope. Send packet which MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 23, 2016 (no exceptions) to:

Patty Tackett - Director [email protected] - Email


(Read the following directions carefully). This important Photo is used for the Miss Arkansas Program Book

Program Book Photo–

Color – 300 resolution .jpg file on a CD

HEADSHOT PHOTO GUIDELINES

Headshot Photos are accepted in digital format only. The photo files should be in high resolution

print-ready jpeg format burned on a CD.

Submit in print-ready digital format burned to a CD

Use a plain background (High Resolution)

No crown

Vertical position

All photos should be a head shots

No borders on the photo files

Keep the style and make-up simple, clean and attractive

Keep the hair off the face so it does not hide or cast shadows on the photo



Never cover the face with hands, hair, jewelry or clothing

Simple garments with clean lines photograph best

Do not crop the hair or some elements of the face out of the picture

IMPORTANT: Label CD with DSP Name, Titleholders title.

Suggested Examples:


ARKANSAS DIAMOND STATE PRINCESS APPLICATION

THIS PAGE AND The photo CD, all required forms and registration fee are to be placed in one mailing envelope. Send packet which MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 23, 2016.

Patty Tackett - Director [email protected] - Email


Princess Full Name: ______________________________________________________________

Name to be printed in Program Book: _____________________________________________________ Name to be called on stage: _____________________________________________________________ Primary Parent Name:__________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________ __________________________City:__________________________ State: ____ Zip Code: ___________ Age: ____ Date of Birth______ Cell phone: (you will have during MAP week) :(___) _________________

Princess/Prince T-shirt Size (Please Circle ONE Size)

Youth Size: S M L XL ...OR... Adult Size: S M L XL Contact Information: (Most Information will be via email)

Second Parent's Name: __________________________________________________________

Mailing Address (if different than above):____________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________ State: ____ Zip Code: ____________

Primary Email Address__________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________

Mentor’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Mentor’s Title: _____________________________________________________________________ ***Is your Mentor aware this young person will be her princess/prince? Yes No Mentor: Do you need a Titleholder assigned to your DSP _____YES ____NO Parent or guardian’s signature: _________________________________________________________



Diamond State Princess/Prince Checklist Use the checklist to make sure you have included all items in your packet. Place a copy of the checklist in your packet and

keep on for your files.

Diamond State Princess/Prince: _____________________________________________ Titleholder assigned to DSP: ______________________________________________ Completed forms and fees must be received by the____________, 2016 deadline.

Incomplete packets will not be accepted. DSP Official Application ______________________ Fee ($400) ______________________ Photo ______________________ General Rules & Suggestions Form ______________________ Statement of Understanding (signed) ______________________ General Rules and Suggestions (signed) ______________________ Precepts of Conduct (signed) ______________________ Infraction of Rules and Precepts of Conduct (signed) ____________________________

Hold Harmless Agreement (signed) ___________________ Health Information Form ______________________ Program Book Ad Pages (optional) ______________________ Photograph Release Form ______________________

T-shirt Size for Princess (Please Circle Size)

Youth Size: S M L ...OR... Adult Size: S M L XL

Make all checks/money orders payable to Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc.

Send all information to: Must be received by MARCH 23, 2016. Patty Tackett - Director

[email protected] - Email

Studio Mailing - PO Box 21483 Hot Springs, AR 71903

Dance City Studio Location - 2212 Malvern Ave Suites 6 & 7 Hot Springs, 71901

Studio - 501 262 3949 Cell - 501 276 8343



Statement of Understanding

As parent/guardian of _______________________________, we are hereby submitting her/his application to the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant for approval by the state pageant Executive Director. We agree to conduct ourselves at all times in a professional manner as to not embarrass our daughter/son in the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant. We will ensure that our daughter/son will conduct herself/himself in the proper manner at all times. We further understand that it is at the sole discretion of the state pageant director when an invitation will be extended to the princess/prince to attend various activities within the local pageant jurisdiction with the local titleholder including the extent of the involvement of the princess/prince in the production number(s) at the local pageant. The director’s decision will be based in whole or in part on whether the function is age appropriate and how beneficial it is to the mentoring process of the princess/prince. We understand that the Diamond State Princess/Prince Program at the state level is not a competition, but one of a mentoring and learning process conducted by the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc. and agree to abide by all decisions made by the organization relative to the Diamond State Princess/Prince Program. Parent Signature: _________________________________________ OR Guardians Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________


General Rules and Suggestions for Diamond State Princess/Prince

1. The Diamond State Princess/Prince Directors and committee have complete charge of all activities during pageant week. The DSP Director and committee names are listed in this document. They have full authority to make decisions governing contact with Diamond State Princess/Prince.

2. No one is permitted backstage at any time, except security, stage personnel, and pageant officials. Security will be posed at all stage entrance.

3. All problems or complaints should be reported to the Diamond State

Princess/Prince committee. 4. From the time a Princess/Prince arrives in Hot Springs for the pageant, until the

pageant is completed; a princess/prince is under the jurisdiction of the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc. and must abide by its rules and regulations.

5. For the safety of your child you must follow the safety rules and regulations. 6. Each parent or Guardian will be given an ID. This ID is to be worn by

parent/Guardian at all times when you are with your DSP at rehearsal or DSP drop off and pick up.

7. You may so show a photo ID. But ID is required. 8. Your child will only be released to the Parent/Guardian after a DSP event for the

safety of your child. 9. Do not send someone with your ID to pick up your child. If you have an issue

picking up your DSP after an event, such as working with the pageant, and cannot pick up your child yourself; you MUST arrange DSP pickup with the DSP Director the day of the event. Place on paper the event name, name of the DSP, Parent or Guardian Name and Cell phone number and the name of the person that will be picking up your child and that persons relationship to the DSP and give to the DSP Director. Due to the number of children involved this should only happen if you are absolutely not able to come yourself with your ID bracelet. You understanding is greatly appreciated. The safety of your child is our first priority.

10. The DSP will be given a ID to be worn at all times when at the Miss Arkansas Pageant events. She/he will not wear during production however.

11. Any Parent, Princess/Prince whose conduct is deemed unbecoming by the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc, the DSP Director or DSP Committee, or the Miss Arkansas Executive Director will be asked to withdraw from the Diamond State Princess/Prince Program with no refund of any fees. Such request is at the sole discretion of the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc. and the Princess/Prince, her parent and/or guardian hereby agree to abide by that request without


disruption and indemnify the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc. should that occur.

12. Bring with you all rehearsal material, (shoes, jacket, etc) for those long rehearsals, because it does get cold in the auditorium. Layering your attire is suggested. All Rehearsals are CLOSED. Only the DSP is allowed in rehearsals. Any Parent not Adhering to rules will jeopardize your child's participation.

13. All Princesses/Prince must be checked in and out with their Diamond State Princess/Prince Directors or Committee member at all Official Princess/Prince events during pageant week, which will include arrival, production rehearsals, each night of preliminary competition, and the final night.

14. ALL FORMS, PICTURES, AND $400 FEE ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 23, 2016. Payment is by check, money order. No CREDIT CARDS. Made payable to: Miss Arkansas Pageant, Inc.

15. Transportation, Housing, and Meals: You must provide your own transportation while participating in the Miss Arkansas Pageant/Diamond State Princess/Prince Program. All Diamond State Princesses/Princes, their families, and friends are responsible for their housing and meals and other expenses during the pageant and pageant activities.

16. The DSP Parent will be given a DSP package on Sunday, July 3, 2016 to include: an Official Miss Arkansas DSP Crown or Medallion; One Miss Arkansas program

book; DSP's photo will appear on the DSP page in the MA Program Book; T Shirt(s),

ID Badges, Lanyard, Working Schedule of Events. Three tickets to the Miss Arkansas Pageant for each night to sit in the DSP section (if you have others attending and you want to sit with your personal group of family or friends-you may purchase tickets as patrons or from Ticketmaster when they go on sale. The group will not sit in the DSP section and no tickets will be sold in the DSP section)

17. A GUARDIAN 18 YEARS OR OLDER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL FUNCTIONS EXCEPT THE DSP/TITLEHOLDER PARTY AND REHEARSALS.

18. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent or guardian****

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE “GENERAL RULES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR DIAMOND STATE PRINCESS/PRINCE AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE SAME.

PRINCESS or PRINCE____________________________________________________

(Name)

PARENTGUARDIAN: ____________________________________________________ (Name)

DATE: _______________________


PRECEPTS OF CONDUCT FOR DIAMOND STATE PRINCESS/PRINCE

The Precepts of Conduct for Diamond State Princess/Princes are the foundation upon which the image and reputation of the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant Diamond State Princess/Princes Program has been built and will continue to be the basis for its operation.

1. A Diamond State Princess/Prince will conduct himself/herself at all times with dignity, grace, and good manners of young women & men who exemplify the integrity of American youth.

2. A Diamond State Princess/Prince must observe all rules and regulations from the time of his/her arrival in Hot Springs until his/her departure. She/he must register by the official designated time and remain through checkout as determined by the DSP pageant staff.

3. A Diamond State Princess/Prince will not participate in any interview, picture, and press contact, or any type of publicity unless a member of the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant committee is present.

4. A Diamond State Princess/Prince will not attend parties, meetings, and social events, or make any public appearances other than at regularly scheduled events of the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant.

5. The Diamond State Princess/Prince, parents/guardians, hereby (a) recognize that such decisions and actions taken by the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant and Diamond State Princess/Prince Program and its personnel are at the sole discretion of the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant and Diamond State Princess/Prince Program, (b) agree to abide and accept such actions and decisions without disruption to the Miss Arkansas Diamond State Princess/Prince Program, and (c) agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant and Diamond State Princess/Prince Program.

I have read the above “precepts of conduct for Diamond State Princesses/Princes' and agree by the same. PRINCESS: __________________________________________ PRINCE: ___________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN: ________________________________ DATE: ____________________________________________


INFRACTION OF RULES AND PRECEPTS OF CONDUCT If a Diamond State Princess’/Prince' conduct is deemed unsatisfactory by the Director of the Pageant Committee and by this conduct the image and good name of the Miss Arkansas Diamond State Princess/Prince Program is deemed to be jeopardized, the following procedure is followed:

1. The Director of the Pageant Committee will issue a warning to the Princess/Prince in the presence of another Pageant Official. The Princess /Prince parent(s)/guardian will be notified immediately.

2. If the condition causing this warning is corrected, no further action will be taken.

3. If the condition is not corrected, the Director of the Pageant Committee will

notify the Executive Director of the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc. She/he will be given all the particulars regarding the infraction of rules; further action would be the result of their decision.

4. What a Diamond State Princess/Prince does, where he/she goes, and how he/she

conducts himself/herself while in Hot Springs for Pageant Week, are all governed, to a large degree by rules, regulations and demanding schedules.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE “INFRACTION OF RULES AND PRECEPTS OF CONDUCT” INFORMATION. PRINCESS: __________________________________________________________ PRINCE: ____________________________________________________________ PARENT OR GAURDIAN: ______________________________________________ DATE: ___________________________________


HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

I, _____________________________ (Hereinafter “Princess/Prince”) having a current

residence at

_______________________________________________________________

(Full Permanent Address)

Acknowledge (by witness of signature below) his/her application to participate in the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc. Diamond State Princess/Prince Program, with production rehearsals/performances, July 3-9, 2016 at Bank of the Ozarks Arena and other locations used for appearances of the Diamond State Princesses. As part of his/her participation in this event, it is the Diamond State Princess/Princes responsibility to confine and amend his/her performance to adapt to the constraints of the production requirements. The Diamond State Princess/Prince hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc., the pageant committee, and other entities, which might be construed as liable from and against any and all claims for personal injuries, death, damages, cost, and/or other expenses including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from or in any way connected with the use of the facilities as above noted. The Diamond State Princess/Prince further agrees to solely be responsible for all equipment, stock-in-trade, personal property, etc., utilized in connection with the use of the premises, and Princess/Prince does hereby wave any right of recovery against the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc., the pageant Committee, and any other entities, which might be constructed as being responsible for loss, damage, theft of such equipment, stock-in-trade, personal property, etc. This agreement is subject to termination by the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc. without advance notice or penalty at any time. This agreement is Personal to the Diamond State Princess/Prince and may not be transferred or assigned. In witness whereof, this agreement has been executed as of the date indicated below. Princess/Prince Signature: _____________________________________________ Dated this _________ day of ___________________ 2016 Princess/Prince Signature: _____________________________________________ Dated this _________ day of ___________________ 2016 Parent or Guardian’s Signature: _______________________________________ Dated this _________ day of ___________________ 2016


HEALTH INFORMATION FORM

MISS ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT, INC 2016 DIAMOND STATE PRINCESS/PRINCE

Note: This information is needed to assist treating your child should any problems arise.

NAME: ______________________________________________________ Parents Cell #: ___________________________ ___________________________ Emergency Contact: Name: _________________________________________________ Relation: _______________________________________________ Phone #: _______________________________________________ Physician’s Name: ______________________________________ Physician’s Address: ____________________________________ Physician’s Telephone: __________________________________ List any allergies: (Medication, Food, etc.)

List all medications you are currently taking and why:

Signature: __________________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian: ________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________________


DIAMOND STATE PRINCESS/PRINCES PROGRAM BOOK & SCRIPT INFORMATION

PHOTOS AND PROGRAM BOOKS: DEADINE MARCH 23, 2016: There will be a special

page in the 2016 Miss Arkansas Pageant Program Book devoted to the Diamond State

Princess/Prince. The deadline for this form and the required photo will be MARCH 23,

2016, placed on a CD and put in the DSP packet. Please submit the following:

PHOTO:

ONE (1) PHOTO ONLY: The photo should be a head shot (COLOR).

PUT ON CD; CAMERA READY JPEG, PNG OR PDF 300 DPI

LABEL: Your full name and the title of the Miss Titleholder you are representing on the CD label.

Please no crowns/sashes in the photo. SCRIPT: Your DSP will be introduced various times. Please write exactly as you wish the script to read:

PROGRAM BOOK & SCRIPT INFORMATION

Space available will determine info used in Book PLACE YOUR ANSWER HERE; PRINT PLEASE.

Diamond State Princess/Prince Name:

Miss Titleholder Title: ( this would be name as it appears on her sash)

Miss Titleholder name:

Age: (as of June 1st, 2016, no younger than 5,

no older than 12)

Parent’s Names (as you want them to appear in the Program book)

Hometown:

SPONSOR:

I have enclosed a CD for an ad page in support of my Diamond Sate Princess/Prince.

__________YES ____________NO

The pageant reserves the right to refuse any ad page of dubious content. The pageant also request that there be no gambling, tobacco, liquor interests listed in test or graphics on these voluntary ad pages. I further understand that the $400 entry fee is apart from any ad page(s) possibly purchased by the Diamond State Princess/Prince and his/her supporters.


MISS ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT, INC 2016 DIAMOND STATE PRINCESS/PRINCE

Photo Release Form

Each person who photographed you or shot your picture must sign this form. Only one person’s signature can appear on each form. Please use a different form for each photographer. Diamond State Princess/Prince: ________________________________________ I give the above named individual, the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc., and all news or media organizations, including any newspaper or other publication, the right to use pictures or photographs of the above mentioned name individual that I made, at any time, in any place, in any manner without recognition, remuneration or royalty to me, in perpetuity,, other than the fees which I may have already charges, and for which I have already been paid. Name of Photographer: ____________________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________________________ Home Phone: _________________________ Office Phone: __________________________ Signed (Photographer):______________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________ I, _________________________________, a Notary Public for _______________

County, State of Arkansas: do hereby certify that the persons signing above personally

appeared before me this day and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing

instrument. Witness my hand and official seal, this _____ day of _______________, 2016.

Signed: ____________________________________________________________

My commission Expires: The _____ day of _______________, 20__.


PROGRAM BOOK ADS: (OPTIONAL) Would you like to buy an additional ad in the Miss Arkansas Program book? If so, put your additional ad page(s) in your Diamond State Princess/Prince program contestant packet. Any ad pages for the princess/prince are purely voluntary and in no way will impact her participation in the Diamond State Princess/Prince Program. Please review the information requested for the program book.

Cost is $400. Full page only: color per page (please no partial pages). Camera Ready: Ads must be placed on a CD Camera ready and Place the CD in the DSP application packet submitted by MARCH 23, 2016.

Label your CD: DSP name, Mentor Titleholder title, print ADDITIONAL AD.

Write on the CD with sharpie

DSP ADS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF PLACED IN THE DSP PRINCES PACKET

The pageant reserves the right to refuse any ad page in its sole discretion, for reason including but not limited to dubious content, political content, or content pertaining to gambling, tobacco, or liquor. Please print to alleviate any errors.

****************IMPORTANT REVIEW********************

The deadline for all required forms, agreements, registration fee, payments, program book information and program book photo must be received on or before MARCH 23, 2016. NOTE: All checks or money orders should be made payable to the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc. If you send a money order, please keep proof of purchase for your records. Please the DSP's name on the Check or Money Order. There will be a $35.00 fee assessed for EACH check which is returned from the bank for any reason. (Non-sufficient funds, bank account closed, etc.) Required materials should be mailed directly to the address listed below. If you wish to drop off your packet contact Ms. Patty and confirm the time she will be at her studio and you may drop off your packet. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Patty Tackett, DSP Director,

[email protected] - Email Studio Mailing - PO Box 21483 Hot Springs, AR 71903

Dance City Studio Location - 2212 Malvern Ave Suites 6 & 7 Hot Springs, 71901 Studio - 501 262 3949 Cell - 501 276 8343



Diamond State Princess and Prince

IMPORTANT DATES 2016

DATE DAY ACTION

March 23 Wed DSP Paperwork and Fees due.

April 16 Sat Crown Camp - April 16, 2016

(10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Lunch on your own - you will be able to leave for

lunch.

Dance City Studio - 2212 Malvern Ave, Ste 6, Hot Springs, AR 71901

-- Wear comfortable clothing

-- Wear Tennis shoes or jazz shoes.

--Bring heels for white dress or Dress shoes or

--the shoes for the Prince Suit, if you have them.

June 7-

11

Tues-Sat

FYI

FYI DATE OF INTEREST BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR DSP

Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen 2016 Pageant, Russellville, AR

MISS ARKANSAS WEEK 2016:

These are Tentative and may possibly change. You will receive a

detail work schedule on July 3, 2016.

July 3 SUNDAY,

—DSP

ARRIVAL Ceremonies: DSP ARRIVES AT 1: 00 p. m Official Photo, Line Up

2:00 p.m.– ARRIVAL Ceremonies in Horner Hall, Hot Springs Convention Center.

This is for the public and is free..

3:15 p.m.—4:00 p.m.-DSP COORNATION TEA-

6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. REHEARSAL (TENTATIVE)

JULY 4 MONDAY,—DSP

Practice: Arrive about 11:00 a.m. DSP’s meet in HSCC Hall D

- 11:30 a.m..- 12:30 p.m.— REHEARSAL ON STAGE in Bank of


the Ozarks Arena; ends when the Miss Arkansas Production staff

returns from Lunch. DSP committee will take the DSP’s to on-stage

from Hall D. WEAR: Something warm, layered clothing the hall gets

cold. Attire of your choice. See Work Schedule last page. Tentative

DSP Event- 2:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

Tentative Schedule - Please Note * one person to Drop Off and

Pick up Princess in Hall D -only 1 authorized person with Lanyard will

be allowed to drop off & pick up Princesses/ Prince. Details will be

addressed in a DSP meeting.

JULY 5 TUESDAY, –DSP

TENTATIVE: 11:00 a.m. DSP’s meet in HSCC Hall D -

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.— Rehearsal ON Stage in Bank of the

Ozarks Arena or ends when the Miss Arkansas Production staff

returns from lunch. DSP committee will take the DSP’s to 0n-stage

from Hall D.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - DSP Event

JULY 6 WEDNESDAY –DSP

MISS ARKANSAS REHEARSALS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

ALL WEEK ; DSP REHEARSAL ALSO.

9:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. - EVENING WEAR REHEARSAL, GROUP B

WITH DSP. The DSP walking with a contestant in Group B - Evening

Gown;

11:00 a.m. Meet Hall D - Dance Rehearsal

11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Production Number ON STAGE DRESS

REHEARSAL . ALL DSP’s will rehearse Production Numbers -

Production Number- for the Wednesday & Friday night performance.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRODUCTION NUMBER -

6:00 p.m.-You’ve Got the Look Photography Group Photo BE ON

TIME! IMPORTANT! TIME SCHEDULE REQUIRES PROMPTLY

AT 6 P.M. Due to pressing time schedule unfortunately we cannot

wait. After All DSP will go to HALL D after Group Photo-If the DSP

has evening gown that night bring white dress outfit for walking with


contestant on stage. Evening Gown is after intermission.

7:00 p.m. – FIRST OFFICIAL PRELIMINARY for the title of

Miss Arkansas. Preliminary winners in Talent and Swimsuit will be

announced at the conclusion of each nightly judging. Timed visitation

will take place in the Civic Center, Hall D, immediately following the

pageant.

Wednesday Competition Grouping: Group A - Talent : Group B -

Evening Wear/On Stage Question ; Group C - Swimsuit ; After

Pageant – VISITATION - Hall D

JULY 7 THURSDAY -DSP

REHEARSALS IN BANK OF THE OZARKS ARENA ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ALL WEEK!

9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. – EVENING WEAR DRESS REHEARSAL, GROUP C WITH DSP 11:00 a.m. —ALL DSP’s Meet Hall D—11:30-12:30 p.m.–

NOTE: DURING REHEARSAL ALL DSP in Hot Springs Convention

Center, Hall D wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Immediately

following Rehearsal The DSP Director, Patty Tackett will hold a

brief Parent/Guardian Question and Answer Session. Be on time; label

all your belongs; keep up with all your belongs. LABEL YOUR DSP’s

NAME ON ALL ITEMS THEY BRING TO REHEARSAL. 11:30

a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Production Number ON STAGE.

7:00 p.m. – SECOND OFFICIAL PRELIMINARY for the title of

Miss Arkansas. Timed visitation will take place in the Civic Center,

Hall D, immediately following pageant.

Competition Grouping: Group A - Swimsuit

Group B -Talent • Group C - Evening Wear/On-Stage Question;

After Pageant – VISITATION - Hall D

July 8 FRIDAY

—DSP

9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. – EVENING GOWN REHEARSAL, GROUP A

WITH DSP.


11:00 a.m. ALL DSP’s Meet Hall D - (not dress rehearsal)

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.— Production number Rehearsal ON

Stage in Bank of the Ozarks Arena (NOT dress rehearsal;

12:45 p.m.-T-SHIRT GROUP PHOTO - Stairs Ozark Arena.

Bring your sponsors T - shirts with you.

FRIDAY NIGHT PRODUCTION NUMBER:

7:00 p.m. – THIRD OFFICIAL PRELIMINARY for the title of

Miss Arkansas. Timed visitation will take place in the Civic Center,

Hall D, immediately following the pageant.

Competition Grouping: Group A - Evening Wear/On Stage question;

Group B - Swimsuit/ • Group C - Talent; After Pageant –

VISITATION - Hall D

JULY 9 SATURD

AY–DSP

11:30 p.m.—DSP Hot Springs Mall, Autograph Party. Location:

Center Open Section of the Mall walkway. Tables will be set up

for Contestants. DSP will have the same type setup. DSP gather

at their tables. The DSP committee will direct the DSP”s line up

with their Miss Arkansas contestant for introduction. The

contestant (DSP) will be in alpha order by title and introduced

from Mall Stage. The DSP will sign autographs for the Mall

public visitors just like the Miss Arkansas contestants. You may

use autograph pads if you wish. The DSP will provide whatever

she decides to sign. The Public will have their program books and

may wish to have them signed.

12:00– 2:00 p.m.– MISS ARKANSAS AUTOGRAPH PARTY-Miss

contestants will wear crown and sash and be introduced with their

DSP on stage.

1:30 p.m.—DSP AUTOGRAPH PARTY ENDS–DSP is dismissed and

may leave with their parent/guardian showing their Official ID.

Return to HSCC Hall D after dismissed from Autograph party at 1:30


for Practice at 2 p.m.

Many of the merchants have nice gifts and special discounts for the

contestants and Miss Arkansas attendees so be sure to go by and say

“Hello” and “Thank You” to them!

2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.- DSP Practice ON STAGE Bank of Ozarks Arena (not dress rehearsal)

5:15 Miss Arkansas and DSP Group Photo by You’ve Got the Look Photography.

SATURDAY NIGHT: MEET IN HALL D—The DSP’s will be told the

Miss Arkansas Top 10 after they are announced on stage. ONLY TOP

10 contestants will walk with the TOP 10 Contestants ON STAGE

Final night.

7:00 p.m.. – FINAL COMPETITION FOR THE TITLE OF MISS

ARKANSAS 2015

After Miss Arkansas 2015 is announced Hall D will be open for

Reception. Reception is open to the public in Hall D to meet the new

Miss Arkansas ALL CONTESTANTS REQUIRED TO

ATTEND(EVENING WEAR ATTIRE) DSP are welcome and may

WEAR: Attire of their choice.

THE MISS ARKANSAS 2015 JOURNEY TO MISSAMERICA

BEGINS!

July 9

SUNDAY 1:00 p.m.– MISSAR2015 NEWS CONFERENCE at The Wheeler Room, Hot Springs Convention Center. ALL PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. (OPTIONAL)


Photos from 2015 by You've Got the Look:

We had great 2015 T-Shirt Day sponsors. T-shirt sponsors give voluntarily and are greatly appreciated. If you interested in sponsoring a T-shirt contact Ms. Patty. First

come First serve. Here are a few of 2015!

EXAMPLE: Miss Arkansas Pageant Week 2015!

Attire Schedule 2015 Sunday: ARRIVAL: Think DAY WEAR: cotton, linen, silk and knits, Sundresses, luncheon or church dresses, pants, ankle length (patio) dresses, longer shorts or Capri's are all appropriate As we have requested THE CONTESTANTS for the last few years, the proper attire is DAY WEAR. If your Arrival wear is something that has feathers, sparkling

rhinestones, or is made from a shiny, satin type fabric, chances are, it is not DAY WEAR. Prince wears Sunday attire.

Monday: PRACTICE—Wear clothing of your choice. Bring all practice attire with you for that day, (shoes, jacket, etc.) for those long rehearsals, because it does get cold in the auditorium. Layering your attire is suggested. DANCE PARTY 2015- Fun Summer Dress/ Slacks, Dressy Shorts


Tuesday: PRACTICE—Wear Dance City T-Shirt with Black shorts Bring all practice attire with you for that day,

(Bring with you all rehearsal material for that day, (shoes, jacket, etc.) for those long rehearsals, because it does

get cold in the auditorium. Layering your attire is suggested. Decorate Cupcake Party - Etiquette Party-

Summer Dress/ Slacks , Dressy Shorts

DSP T-Shirt and Attire Schedule 2015: -Shorts with T Shirts - Wednesday: clothing of your choice.

Thursday: Bella’s T-Shirts with Black shorts. Friday: Mt Valley Water T-Shirt Tan or Khaki Shorts. Saturday:

Lauray's T-Shirt with White Shorts

2015

2015

2016 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, Inc. July 3–9, 2016

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