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Re: National Delegate Handbook

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Date Posted: 12:42:23 08/25/03 Mon
Author Host/IP: 64.83.5.48
In reply to: Christy 's message, "National Delegate Handbook" on 08:22:19 08/25/03 Mon

I will ask her about that....I usually get a copy of whatever goes out to the contestants as a director. 3 copies however would be wonderful! But if not, I can buy the other 2, I will make a mental note to provide that.

On the other hand, though I know I hate to suggest it, it *would* be helpful for contestants coming in at the local level to purchase their own copy for reference BEFORE the state finals. A lot of the info in it we got last year, and most of it is stuff I know after 10 years of competing. But the info, such as types of form letters for press releases, tips on stage, etc is just good stuff to have for competing in general. I know when I first started out I bought every pageant manual I could get my french manicured little hands on! *laughs* And I still own many of them which I use in my own coaching biz. But it's a good point and I'll be sure to ask Lori on this and either make copies, or get two more for my state gals to have. :)

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Author: Christy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:05:01 08/25/03 Mon Author Host/IP: 63.159.48.128 I was thinking of getting one, but now that I know your thoughts on it I will definitely order one. Thanks!

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Date Posted: 19:21:21 08/25/03 Mon
Author Host/IP: 64.83.5.174

Lori saw the post and mentioned she will send books for each of our 3 Galaxy winners....cool huh?

If you're looking for various pageant books, some good ones I have found are:
101 Secrets to Winning Pageants by Ann Marie Bivans

How to Win Pageants by Ginie Polo Sayles (out of print, but can sometimes be found via Ebay or Amazon or second hand market....worth it, even though 10 years plus old!)

Becoming a Beauty Queen by Barbara Burwell & Bowles, former Miss USA '76

There is one by Shauna Gammon I thought was helpful, called Watching the Winners, Learning their Style.

I know some people recommend Lu Parker's Catching the Crown but I found it to be more of an autobiography than helpful for a 1st time competitor. Good read though.

Sherry Strother put out one called Crowning Success that is good for Mrs. contestants, she is a friend of mine and an excellent competitor.

I would recommend these books with the first one being the first choice of all, also it's easily available on the market via Amazon. Not a "professional official Galaxy" endorsement, just my opinion only gals! If anyone has a resource they recommend, please post! I want everyone to feel good and prepared for our pageant in April. :)