First O-fficial Berry Queen Application

First O-fficial Berry Queen’s Pageant
Application
Pageant Date: Friday, September 19, 2008
8:00-12:00 pm

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
PHONE:
E-MAIL:

II. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION

Applicant: any woman of 30 years or older who is either a resident and/or employed in Iberia Parish who feels she exhibits certain “Queenly” characteristics and royal regalia necessary for life in the Berry, such as

a. The je ne sais quoi to wear a tiara and walk, speak and dress in an attitude befitting a queen
b. The capacity to execute “The Wave”, (Not the one at the football game, but the one that was perfected by Princess Di and Miss America.)
c. Philanthropy involvement of some sort is a must!
d. She must be able to speak English, since none of the judges are
bi-lingual!
e. Former Mardi Gras Queens are encouraged to participate in order to get some more wear out of those gowns that cost the same as a small economy car, as well as those who have never been crowned before but know they should of (known as Wannabees)!
f. Each PO-tential Berry Queen candidate is required to choose her own theme, costume, and music for her walk and write an essay about being Queenly in the Berry! You may choose a theme related to New Iberia such as Queen Praline, Queen Bayou Teche, Queen Crawfish, Queen Tabasco, etc., or come up with your own! Just have fun and be creative! (Wigs and artificial means of making oneself look bigger and better are highly encouraged. Big hair and jewelry are also a plus!) BYOT-(Bring your own tiara!) *Please remember that this is strictly a PG-13 event and your dress and manner must be appropriate for conservative folks, like your mama ‘n em, since some will be in attendance and probably even judging! Your costume choice must be approved by Julie Kilgore, the O-fficial Costume Coordinator before rehearsals begin.
g. Each contestant must also provide a sponsor for her picture in the Program (100.00) and must donate an item for SNAP and an Item for Solomon house as part of the groveling/sucking up process. (List provided upon request.)
h. Each P0-tential Berry Queen must also sell ten (10) ball tickets and decorate her own table for the ball guests that mimics her own theme.

The Winner of above title will be a representative of Habitat for Humanity for the period of one calendar year and will be placed on the board as a BONAFIDE Honorary Board Member for that period. She will be a spokesperson for Habitat and Goodwill Ambassador spreading the love for Habitat throughout the community—along with working toward WORLD PEACE!

Winners from all categories will be riding on the Berry Queen’s Float in the Sugar Cane Festival Parade on the following Saturday (Sept. 27?). All other contestants may participate, but have to bring a convertible to ride in or walk since there is only a limited amount of room on the float.

MY CONTRIBUTION(S) TO OUR COMMUNITY: (List all community service here.)

















I HEREBY ATTEST THAT I AM 30 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

SIGNED:________________________________________________________

III. ESSAY

PLEASE EXPLAIN IN 250-300 WORDS WHAT CHARACTERISTICS YOU POSSESS THAT QUALIFY YOU FOR ADMISSION INTO THE FIRST O-FFICIAL BERRY QUEEN PAGEANT. (FAWNING OVER YOURSELF IS BOTH ALLOWED AND ENCOURAGED HERE!) YOU MAY HAND-WRITE IF WE CAN READ YOUR WRITING OR YOU MAY TYPE YOUR ESSAY IN FONT NO LESS THAN 10 SINCE THOSE READING WON’T BE ABLE TO SEE IT OTHERWISE!

Please attach your essay to the application.

Disclaimer: I understand that Habitat for Humanity of New Iberia is in no way responsible for any accident that may befall me as a result of excess gyration, hairspray inhalation, artificial enhancement, or chemical I’ve applied to myownself, general lack of coordination or poise, and any other bizarre circumstance or general screw up that may befall me as a result of participation in The First O-fficial Berry Queen Ball and/or Pageant. I hereby acknowledge that I enter these events of my own free will and have not been put under any duress or excess encouragement by any Habitat member, including alcoholic (or any other type of enticements.)

Signed:

Date:

Witness:



Please return to MsJerre@aol.com once this form is completed.