Heels, sparkle and Gala

Hello my beautiful contestants!  it is almost time for the gala and the committee and I are so excited!! just wanted to make a few points and make sure that we got everything covered!
- The dress is formal, anything you want to wear from cocktail to evening gown it's your choice.
- You will need an escort. It can be a family member or a date
- you need to send me (Steffani) your bio for the introduction
- You will be able to buy tickets to the pageant at the gala for $5.00
- be ready to come bid on the baskets, we have amazing baskets
-everyone and anyone is invited!
- it's going to be an early night, the gala ends at 8, sorry ladies.
- we will have a live band for dancing

When you come to the gala there will be a brief amount of time to socialize and make bids. Then I will need you and your escort to meet me in the hallway while we prepare for your introductions. Then one by one you will be introduced to the audience. 

This should cover everyone's questions or concerns!
love you all and am excited to see you on Friday June 28th at 5pm!

Congratulations!

We are so proud of Ellie Tucker!!
On the second night of competition the Sadie Huish Service Award went to Miss Davis County, Ellie Tucker!!  She has worked hard on her platform Hope for Kids. Congratulations!

Bio

Hi ladies,
I am posting this today but we will also remind everyone at the workshop this saturday. I need bio's from everyone, we will be reading these bio's at the sweet's gala as your introduction. Below I have written a bio example about me, can you please follow the same format and get these back to me as soon as humanly possible. I need to get them into the script and into the hands of our MC for that night. I love you all and am so excited for this night! Let me know if you have any questions!

Steffani King is a student at UVU where she is studying Elementary Education. She is also a celebrated writer with her works printed in several poetry collections. Steffani enjoy's rock climbing and swimming  Her platform is hope for widow's where she helps widow's through the process of mourning and getting back on their feet physically, emotionally and spiritually. Her dream one day is to become a school teacher. She loves chocolate and the opera. Her escort for the evening is Daniel Dominguez.

Choreography Workshops

Next month we have two choreography workshops scheduled for July 13th and June 20th. These are a must attend! These workshops will help you have confidence galore on stage. The location for the workshops are at the Lightbox Dance Studio at

450 N Flint St  Kaysville, UT 84037 July 13  from 10 am to 1:00 pm July 20 from  9am to 12 am Please note that this studio just got their floors refinished and have asked us not to wear our heels on the floors. So please come in shoes that wont leave marks and dont have heels. We can pratice with heels at our dress reharsal on August 1 at the Kaysville Fruit heights county building located at 910 S. Mountain Rd. Fruit Heights City.

Almost time...

We only have one more preparation workshop and then it's two weeks off and two weeks of choreography. It's getting down to the wire ladies, I want to make sure that everyone is prep and ready. I have posted some questions that I want you to think about and practice answering in preparations for the interview process.

Name your mayor and city council members.

 What makes you happy?

 Why did you select your platform?

 

 "Sex-Sells".  Do you agree?  Many people believe there is too much sex on television.  Do you agree?

 How would you personally give service to the youth/handicapped?

 

 Do you think the world will be a better or a worse place 100  years from now?

Would you accept $1,000,000 to leave the country and never set foot in it again?

 Can you share with us one of your funniest experiences?

 Will you share with us one of your most embarrassing experiences?

 Will you share with us one of your most exciting or enjoyable experiences?

 What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

 What do you feel is your most valuable material possession?

 What are your hobbies?  How did you become interested in them?

paperwork and tid bits

I just want to make sure that everyone is on the same page and that we have everything that we need from you as a contestants. Here is the check list of papers/contracts that we need from you along with the deadline. I do apologize that this was not included in your contestants packet. BUT do NOT freak out or feel rushed, you still have plenty of time, breath deep and if you need any help I'm only a phone call away.

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Paperwork Checklist

All paperwork due no later than July 20th

o Contract

o Scholarship Affidavit (Attachment C on Contract sheet)

o Resume

o Platform Statement

o Talent Intro Sheet

o CMN Commitment (for Miss only)

o Raise $100 or more for CMN ( For Miss only) 

I do have most of everyone's contract and attachment C. What I need from almost everyone is the Resume, platform statement and talent intro.

Here is an example of a Resume:

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Name: Steffani Sara Clegg                                                                                                                                             Title:  Miss Davis County                                                                                                                                              Hometown:  Centerville, Utah

Date of Birth:  June  22, 1998

Education:                                                Davis High School- junior

Platform issue:                                               Hope for Widows 

Scholastic/Career Ambition:              Graduate High School. Attend The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles California.  Start my own clothing line and open a boutique of my designs.

Talent:                                                  Dance

Scholastic honors:  Honor Roll: Student  Council: Teacher assistant:

Leadership roles: Student Council: 1^st councilor and president in the young women’s presidency for the LDS church: Drill team for my high school

Accomplishments:  Nutcracker 6 times: Enrolled in advanced dance class. Davis High Drill Team: Miss Kaysville- Fruit Heights Outstanding Teen:

Interesting facts: I absolutely love fashion. “Fashion is the most powerful art there is. It is movement, design and architecture all in one. It shows the world who we are and who we’d like to be”- Blair Waldorf.  I love sewing and designing my own clothes. I love flying kites, feeding ducks, and to  paint. I love to dance: I have been dancing since I was 6 years old and mostly love ballet. I love Nature. Camping, boating, hiking, backpacking, you name it I’m up for it! I also love spending my time with children. I have three nephews and they make me happier than anything in the world.  

Employment: Sales associate at Forever 21

Marketing Plan:  If I do become Miss Utah Outstanding Teen I will make the pageant known. I would do this by going to local jr. high schools, and high schools so that girls throughout our community have an opportunity to compete and gain the wonderful experience and confidence I have gained from this pageant. I would strive to become a good role model to young girls. Many girls today have role models on television and movies that are not always to best people to look up to. I would like to change girl’s opinions on the kind of person they want to become. I will set the example by having good standards and always doing what is right. I would also love to help out the cause of my platform. I would like to start a support group for people who are adopted and mothers who have gave their child up, considering it, or who have adopted. I also would do everything I can to serve everyone in my community.

Legacy: Awareness of the pageant and promoting my platform—Hope for Widows.

Why I should be Miss Davis County this year: I should be Miss Davis County because I think it would be a great and fun experience for me. It would help build more self confidence in myself. I also feel I would be a good example to girls all over and I would be the best role model I could for girls everywhere. I would love to represent our county and I love giving service to others. I would do everything to my best ability to make our community a better place for everyone. Being Miss Davis County would be a great honor for me.

On your resume you will need to state your:

name

title

hometown

date of birth

education

platform issue

scholasitc/career ambition

talent

scholastic honors

interesting facts

employment

Marketing plan

legacy

Why I should be Miss Davis County 

update on our baskets!!

Hi again my beautiful ladies!!
I just wanted to say WOW!! on the baskets that are coming in!! I am so impressed and blown away about the creativity of our contestants and the generosity of our sponsors! I thought that I would post what some of the baskets are:

 

These are great examples of baskets!! 

just a reminder about the baskets. These baskets are for raising funds for the Teen program. All processeds go towards the pageant. Every contestant need's to have a basket donated. It can be a bunch of small things wrapped up in the basket or whatever they like but the basket's are due JUNE 20TH. 

The Gala is going to be June 28th from 5-8:00 pm. It is going to be amazing!!! I got an email from our sponsor who is decorating for the Gala and it blew my mind! The gala has been advertised in two newspapers and it looks like it's going to the best night and the place to be in Davis County. The basket's need to be turned into Gwen, our judges chair. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. The best way to answer me is through a text or email.

Dreams of Enchantment

We are so thankful for our wonderful sponsor Dreams of Enchantment for taking the time to teach us about evening gowns! We had so much fun at their store in Layton! Here are just some pic's of the wonderful afternoon!

This year we have such awesome contestants!

Tips on photography

I just wanted to give a few tips on how to do hair and make up for photography. We covered clothing but I just wanted to touch on everything else. Melissa sent this in respect to make up,
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Make up:Wear lots and lots of powder. Darken your blush and lipstick a few shades and for pictures always remember more more and more. You will probably feel like you are wearing too much make up but I promise you it will look great! P.S Be sure to moisturize before and make sure your foundation matches  your neckline. No glitter, the camera just see's it as a speck on your face"

photography

Hello my wonderful contestants! Our photography session starts tomorrow June 11. Make sure that you keep your apt, if for some reason you cant or you dont have an apt please call me or our photographer Melissa Papaj at 801-859-8173 her address is 5814 North Arlington Dr. Mountain Green Ut.

Change in Schedule!!!

I know!! I am so sorry that I have had to change things around a little bit BUT trust me, it's going to be fabulous!!

No workshop June 8th. Take that time to prepare

June 15th Andrea from Ypsilon Dress. Come prepared to change into some amazing dresses! Bring your stage shoes so you can practice walking in them!

June 22nd Angie from Classy Chassis Salon and make up by Tiffany Izatt We will be learning stage make up and interview make up and some great hair tips! NOT TO BE MISSED!!!

June 28th is the Miss Davis County Sweets Gala at the Farmington library at 5:00pm

June 29th No Workshop

July 6th No Workshop Enjoy the Holiday

July 13th Choreography #1

July 20th Choreography #2

July 27 No Workshop  Enjoy the holiday 

August 1 Dress rehersal

August 2 pageant time!!

Saturday June 8th No workshop

Just a reminder that there is no workshop this saturday June 8th. Take this time to work on sponsors, your gift baskets and centering your thoughts and your energy. From here on out it's crunch time and I wanted to give you this time to rest, ponder and collect yourself. It only get's better from here! Dont hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

Children's Miracle network

ATTENTION ALL Miss contestants!!
You need to register for the children's miracle net work! the link is under the Children's Miracle Network tab. if you are not registered then you will be disqualified and no matter how much I love you I wont be able to do anything about it.

What to wear?

We would like each of the contestants to wear the same thing. It will make the pageant look clean, uniform and fabulous! So we decided that everyone needs to wear black top and bottom or dark colored jeans.
~Stay away from heavy patterns
~ look for interesting necklines
~Do not over accessorize for an example: do not wear huge earrings and huge necklace. One or the other.

Keep in mind that Melissa can do some editing but limited and the sessions are right after each other so PLEASE come ready for the pictures. No change of cloths.

You might recognize this little lady! Before she was Miss Utah Kara Arnold was Miss Davis County and worked with our favorite photographer Melissa Papaja! Kara wore black, a nice neck line, kept her jewelry simple and her make up clean and bright. Perfection!

Photography

Hello my beautiful contestants!! It's picture time!!
Our wonderful photographer Melissa Papja has released the times that are available for 30 minute sessions with her. Melissa is the Miss Davis County official photographer and is a multi award winning genius with the camera.
The way this works is that you sign up for a time on the day that works best for you and you will have 30 minutes with Melissa. She works out of her studio at her home.
The dates are:
Tuesday June 11th and Saturday June 15th

The sign up times are
 Tuesday
9:00
9:30
10:00 Gwen
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00 Bailey
1:00 Victoria
1:30 Madelin
2:00 Emma


Saturday
1:30 Kaitlyn
2:00 Callen
2:30 Nicole
3:00  Elizabeth
3:30 Amber
4:00 Taylor
4:30 Eliza
5:00 Alex
5:30
6:00 Eliza Minor

If there is a special time that you would need that is not on the list, please let me know ASAP!
Call, email or text me the date and time that you will need. It's a first come first serve basis. These photographs will be on display at the Gala on the 28th .


You will need to arrive 10 minutes early. Please be respectful to Melissa and her studio and limit the amount of people that you bring to help to one. There might be a wait but be patience.

Interview

Ladies!!
 What a great workshop! I hope that none of you guys are too overwhelmed! I just wanted to post a few points so that they are not forgotten!

1. Be mindful on how you enter the room! Most contestants think that no one can see them until they arrive at the podium. Not true... we can see you. Hold your head up and be proud. Remember to SMILE!

2. You will be standing during your interview so wear comfortable shoes, be mindful of wiggling. The podium is clear so the judges can see everything. One year I had a contestant that played with her one shoe during interview and that was all the judges noticed and remembered about that contestant. 

3. It's ok to talk with your hands....within reason... keep your hands on the podium

4. Dont wear loud distracting jewelry. Sparkle should be reserved for the stage and not interview.

5. Be mindful of hem lines and neck lines. We want the judges to see us as professional, appropriate young women. They dont need to see too much of us.

6. It's ok if you dont know the answer. Come prepared with statements that help you out of a bind when  you dont know. For an example; "That's a really good question, I'm afraid I'm not sure of the answer but now I'm really curious what it is"

7. Prepare a 30 second closing statment. This statement is anything that you feel you want the judges to know about you, your strengths and what makes you unique. Keep it short and appropriate. Its ok that the judges dont know that you dont have a pinky toe, they dont need to know that.  

Keep these in mind and just be your perfect self and you will do wonderfully! If you have any concerns or feel like you need more practice contact me and we'll set something up!
~Steffani

The entertainment for the evening....

We want to give a huge thank you to "Spare Tire" for being our entertainment for our Sweets Gala and Auction!!  This will be their final performance and we are feeling so lucky!!

Also a very big thank you to Sugar Daisy Bakery in Farmington for Donating the sweets for the Gala!!! We could not do any of this without our generous sponsors!!
THANK YOU!!!

oh so sweet!!