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SHINING STARS 2009 NATIONAL NATURAL PAGEANT
Shining Stars Natural National
Official Entry Form
Mail Entry Form to: 
Shining Stars Pageant,
P.O. Box 287, Portland, Mi.  48875
(517)927-7182
National Directors:  Scott and Teri Selden
e-mail and pay pal to:   diamonship2005@yahoo.com
Remember to add 4 % if paying by pay pal
www.shiningstarspageant.com
Parent, Guardian, and Guest understand Shining Stars Pageant Inc. and the hotel/convention center are not responsible for property or personal injury.  This includes travel to and from the hotel/convention center  and time spent at the hotel/convention. Shining Stars is not liable for anything lost or stolen.  Judges decision is deemed to be final.

I have read the rules & filled the entry form out. 




Shining Stars 2009 1st National Natural Pageant

Oct. 17!!!
This will be a 1-day pageant. 

ALL EVENTS FOR ONLY $250.00
($230.00 w/no talent)
Due Sept. 18

Early Bird Special-Pay in FULL by Aug. 25
and receive $50.00 Off

Pay only
*****$200.00****
($180.00 with No Talent)

NO HIDDEN FEES!!

This is a Natural National Pageant and will be held Oct. 17, 2009 at the Days Inn Hotel formerly know as the Best Western Hotel located at 7711 West Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, Mi.   Please call the hotel at 517-627-8471 if you need to reserve a room.  The room rate is $75.00/night. The hotel has a nice swimming pool and hot tub.  Tell the hotel that you are with the Shining Stars Pageant to get the room rate.  A large dressing room will be provided for the contestants. 
NO MODELING OR PAGEANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

*2 Grand Supreme Winners
Two Supreme Winners will be chosen.  One from the 0-6, and one from the 7-up age divisions.  The scores will be added up for: Spokes Model/Interview, Beauty, highest on stage event, and highest photo event. The winners will receive a Beautiful Crown, Sash, and nice gift or trophy.
*2 Mini Grand Supreme Winners
Two Supreme Winners will be chosen.  One from the 0-6, and one from the 7-up age divisions.  The scores will be added up for: Spokes Model/Interview, Beauty, highest on stage event, and highest photo event. The winners will receive a Beautiful Crown, Sash, and nice gift or trophy.
*2 Ultimate Beauty Grand Winners
Two winners will be chosen, one from the 0-6, and one from the 7-up age division.  This is the highest Beauty Score in these age divisions.  The winners will receive a Beautiful Crown, Sash, and nice gift or trophy.
*10 Division Supreme Winners
One queen/king will be chosen from each age division.  Judging based on facial beauty, personality, poise, and eye contact.  Winners will receive a Beautiful Crown, Sash, and a nice gift.   Future Queens and Kings will receive a tiara/crown, and a nice gift or trophy.
*Queen of Queen/King of King
The one person who refers the most contestants will become our Queen of Queen/King of King.  This can be Doubled Crowned.  The winner will receive a Beautiful Crown, Sash, and nice gift or trophy.
*Ms. Congeniality
This is the one contestant that exhibits sportsmanship, a fun attitude, and shows the ability of making friends. The winner receives a Beautiful Crown. Sash, & a gift or trophy.
This can be Doubled Crowned.
1 Talent Overall Winner
The contestant with the highest talent score, receiving Beautiful Crown, Sash, and nice gift or trophy.  This can be doubled crowned
4 Talent Division Winners
These winners will receive Beautiful Crown, Sash, and a Nice Gift or trophy.  This can be doubled crowned.
Admiration Awards
THIS IS A FREE FUN EVENT OPEN TO ALL CONTESTANTS!!
Have the contestant write an Essay of who they admire and look up to the most and why.  They can be your Hero for the day!!  Please make sure that the person the letter is about comes to crowning if at all possible.  Please turn in your letter with your registration. The letter can be a special secret until crowning day if you like.

10 Spokes Model/Interview Winners
One winner in each age division
10 Outfit of Choice Winners
One winner in each age division
10 Costume Winners
One winner in each age division
10 Photogenic Winners
One winner in each age division
10 Composite Winners
One winner in each age division
10 Portfolio Winners
One winner in each age division

EVENTS

*Beauty
Contestants can wear flower girl, Sunday best or prom dresses/gowns to compete in Beauty. Boys should wear Tuxedo, Sunday best, or an outfit suitable for a special event.
No Semi-Glitz or Full Glitz dresses.  **No Big Hair, Fake Hair Pieces, Flippers, Fake Eyelashes, or Fake Nails are allowed.   Under the age of 10, there can be clear lip-gloss, clear mascara, nothing else.  For 10 years and older, light make up is allowed.  Only what you would wear at school, etc.  Light tanning is allowed.  It must not be over-done.
*Spokes Model/Interview
One winner per age division will receive a gift or trophy.  Babies will be judged on personality.   Contestants will be judged on personality and on stage presence.  Contestant will walk up to the microphone and talk about themselves, and asked a few simple questions.  This will be done during Beauty.
*Casual Wear/Outfit of Choice
1 winner per age division will win a nice gift or trophy.   This can be off the rack or custom made clothing that can be worn in school, etc. NO-GLITZ.  You can provide your own music. **No Big Hair, Fake Hair Pieces, Flippers, Fake Eyelashes, or Fake Nails are allowed.   Under the age of 10, there can be clear lip-gloss, clear mascara, nothing else.   For 10 years and older, light make up is allowed.  Only what you would wear at school, etc.  Light tanning is allowed.  It must not be over-done. 
*Costume
One winner in each age division will receive a nice gift or trophy.   Be Creative!! Can be custom made or off the rack. You can provide your own music for this event.  Any age can wear make-up for costume.
*Talent
Four division winners.  Contestant must have CD cued and ready at the time of the event. Any age can wear make-up for talent.
Photo Events
(You can turn in up to 5 Total-combination of photogenic, composite, and portfolio)
*Photogenic
One winner per age division receives a nice gift or trophy.  Photos can be no larger than 8 ½ x 11 and may be black and white or colored. Preferably a headshot.  They must be Natural Photos.  No fake hair on contestant in photo.  No make-up on children under the age of 10.  We want to see the natural beauty of the contestant.  Please turn in your photos at the time of registration.  Make sure that you put the name and age of the contestant on the back of the photo.  Judges are looking for clarity and photogenic appeal.
*Composite
One winner per age division will receive a nice gift or trophy.  4 or more Natural photos on an 8 x 10 sheet.   Please turn in your composite at the time of registration.  A composite is a collection of your favorite natural photos put into a collage with your child’s name and stats. No fake hair on contestant in photo.  No make-up on children under the age of 10. You can put many photos on a composite.  Judges are looking for a variety, presentation, and photogenic appeal.
*Portfolio
One winner per age group will receive a nice gift or trophy.  Please turn in your portfolio at the time of registration.  Make sure that you put the name and age of the contestant on the back of the portfolio.  This can be up to 12 Natural photos in book. No fake hair on contestant in photo.  No make-up on children under the age of 10.   They may be a combination of headshots, full length, black and white, color.  Judges are looking for a variety, presentation, and photogenic appeal. 



Stage will be in a “T” format

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Ages Divisions:
Girls:  0-23 months, 2-3,4-6,7-9,10-12,13-15,16-24, 25-up
Boys:  0-4, 5-up
Talent Age Division: Girls and Boys Divisions Combined:   4-6, 7-9, 10-15, 16-up  

Time Schedule:
Registration:  Friday, Oct. 16, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:00-9:00 a.m.
Competition: Saturday.: Beauty and Spokes Model/Interview:10:00 a.m.
Casual Wear/Outfit of Choice
Costume:
Talent:
Break
Crowning:
I will let you know of time schedule closer to the date.

THIS IS A ONE PRICE PAGEANT FOR

$250.00 ($230.00 WITH NO TALENT)
THIS INCLUDES EVERYTHING!!

DEADLINE IS Sept. 18

Early Bird Special-Pay in FULL by Aug. 25
and receive $50.00 Off
Pay Only
$200.00 ($180.00 WITH NO TALENT)


Mail your entry form and fees to/Make money orders payable to:
Shining Stars
P.O. Box 287
Portland, MI  48875
Phone Number:  517-927-7182, E-mail:  diamonship2005@yahoo.com
We accept pay pal @ diamonship2005@yahoo.com
CASH only at the door.  Website:  www.shiningstarspageant.com

Rules
  • No Big Hair, Fake Hair Pieces, Flippers, Fake Eyelashes, or Fake Nails are allowed.   Under the age of 10, there can be clear lip-gloss, clear mascara, nothing else. This is for Beauty and Casual Wear.   For 10 years and older, light make up is allowed.  Only what you would wear at school, etc.  Light tanning is allowed.  It must not be over-done. 
  • ALL Money, and Deposits are Non-Refundable If you are unable to attend for any reason, you must let us know within two days before the pageant and your fees will be credited toward the next pageant.  No exceptions. 
  • Judges Decisions are final!
  • Sportsmanship is a must.  We have zero tolerance.  Parents and guests who exhibit poor sportsmanship will be banned from the ballroom. If a contestant exhibits poor sportsmanship then they will be disqualified.  No fees, ballroom entry, hotel room, or contestant fees will be returned. 
  • A dressing room will be available for the contestants.
  • A photographer will be taking on stage photos and a video-ographer will be taking video of the pageant.  NO cameras or video equipment allowed in the ballroom. 
  • A contestant can compete as of their age on the day of the pageant or may move up one age group.
  • All contestant information must be accurate.  Please bring a proof of age with you at registration.  Any misleading or false information may result in disqualification or loss of title.  Contestant will then be liable to return any cash awards received.
  • The stage will be a “T” formation with 3 x’s in the back and 1x in the front.  The contestants will enter one side of the stage and exit the other side of the stage. 
  • You must be on time for your event.  We will not wait.  All events will start on time. Contestants who are late will receive a 1-point deduction. 
  • Registration will be Friday Oct. 16 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00-9:00 a.m.  Please turn in your photos, composite, and portfolio at this time.  Make sure they are all labeled with contestants name and age.
  • Contestants’ photos may be used by Shining Stars Pageant Inc. for publicity purposes.
  • The Grand Supremes may not compete the following year.  The winners may re-compete again in the Shining Stars Pageant system after their year of rein.
  • Only family members and friends of contestants may enter the ballroom. For the safety of our contestants door admission badges must be worn by everyone entering the ballroom, including family and friends of the contestant.  Door Badges will be available to purchase for everyone entering the ballroom, except the contestant himself/herself, all weekend long.  
  • Door Admission is $20.00 for everyone except the contestant. 
  • If paying by pay pal, a 4% surcharge must be added to your payment at diamonship2005@yahoo.com.  No money orders or pay pal will be accepted after SEPT. 18 Only Cash is accepted at the door. 
  • The deadline for entering the national pageant is SEPT 18 NO LATE ENTRIES.
  • Crowning will be in Crowning Attire or Beauty Wear.
  • FINAL RULE:  Remember everyone is a winner!!  Have fun & meet a new friend. Parent, Guardian, and Guests understand Shining Stars Pageant Inc. and the hotel are not responsible for property loss or personal injury.  This includes travel to and from the hotel, and time spent at the hotel.


Please note if you are doing the Shining Stars Admiration Award
Please note if you are doing Talent
**Please bring your own mats if you are doing gymnastics.**
TOTAL PAID AUG. 25 FOR EARLY BIRD, OR SEPT 18 DEADLINE
$20.00 DOOR BADGES
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