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Maine's Premier Pageant Forum
Welcome to Maine's Premier Pageant Forum
I am proud to say that Maine's Premier Pageant Forum is quickly becoming Maine's Board of choice. I am thankful to all of you who come here with positive thoughts,your wonderful posts and words of encouragement to the new and experienced contestants and people involved in the Maine pageant system. This board will remain a safe haven to those who wish to voice their opinions and post messages. I am sure many of you thought this board would never make it or end up like some of the other boards..I told you this board would stay positive and I plan on keeping my word. I encourage you to continue to post, ask questions, provide information and post your pics... Thank you for stopping by..I hope you come back and visit again soon. Sincerely, Stewart Smith ( Your moderator )
Go Visit Stewart Smith's Personal Web Site
Subject: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NATALIE!!


Author:
YOUR PAGEANT FRIENDS!!
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Date Posted: 20:32:26 04/22/07 Sun
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Subject: Interviews for 7-9 yr olds


Author:
Sherry
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Date Posted: 19:26:30 04/22/07 Sun
For an interview with a 7-9 yr old is a dress with a matching hat appropriate? The hat isnt very big. It is fairly dressy - like an easter dress. I was wondering more on the hat--it doesnt hide her face or her hair--would judges be okay with it do you think?

Thanks so much!
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Subject: Little Miss & Mr Hawaiian Tropic Pageant


Author:
Sherry & Taylor
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Date Posted: 18:31:06 04/22/07 Sun
I called Karon Shea's agency in Mass to ask about the Hawaiian Tropic pageants - whether they were still being done or not - she will be having one in the fall--I should be receiving some information on it & once I do I will pass it on here for any interested in going. It will be held in Maine but they arent sure where. Last year it was Portland.
Subject: Looking for some advice on workout C/I


Author:
Richard simmons doesn't work
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Date Posted: 15:06:21 04/22/07 Sun
What do you do to shape up before a pageant? How much cardio vs. weights do you do? Do you have a trainer or do you do it on your own? Do you follow plans like South Beach or Atkins. What works?!
Subject: Photogenic Entries at Pageants


Author:
Pageant Princess Mom
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Date Posted: 23:19:32 04/21/07 Sat
I have noticed at some pageants for the photo portion (most photogenic, front/back cover models etc that some mothers or contestants enter SO many photos. I read somewhere (here maybe?) that a contestant should enter no more than two photos for each division--is that true? I wonder if judges look at the same person over & over for the same group & wonder why they enter so many. I wonder if they would be less likely to choose a photo if that person enters many of them? Anyone have any thoughts on this? If you have judged before, what is your thought on this? How many photos should one enter in the same group?
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Subject: GREAT NEWS


Author:
Erin
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Date Posted: 23:03:23 04/21/07 Sat
Great News NES Pageant Systems is starting a national Back To Basics Natural System!!
The new pageant acronym is still NES but stands for Natural, Elegant,Simple
The GREAT NEWS is that NES is holding state Pre-lims and is coming to MAINE!!
The new NES national will be the first w/e in November , the prizes are phenomenal, including cash, custom crowns and age appropriate gifts.
They also have a PJ party with DJ boppers that have great games and dancing.

The Pre-lim will allow you to check out the system, and win money off for nationals as well as other prizes.

No hairpieces,flippers,big pageant hair,glitz photos or Pro-Am is allowed.

What I know so Far: The director is aiming for the pre-lims to be sometime the middle of August to the second w/e or so in September.
It will be one day at the Pre-lim and will hopefully will be held somewhere in either the Lewiston/Auburn or Portland areas.

Get ready ladies this is a system to support a thousand times over!!
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Subject: Tropcial Treasure Pageant Lewiston Maine June 24th


Author:
Denise
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Date Posted: 22:22:47 04/21/07 Sat
HI MOMS, AS OF NOW STILL JUST THE 2 PHOTO'S, LETS GET THOSE PHOTO'S IN, DEADLINE IS APPROACHING. ALSO IF YOU ARE COMING SEND IN YOUR DEPOSIT,THAT WILL GIVE ME AN IDEA AS TO WEATHER I WILL BE ABLE TO HOLD THIS GREAT PAGEANT I HAVE PLANNED FOR YOU ALL. DEPOSITS ARE REFUNDABLE IF PAGEANT IS POSTPONED OR CANCELED. UNFORTUNATELY COMING FROM FLA. I DO HAVE TO HAVE A DECENT TURNOUT. IF I STILL LIVED IN MASS. I WOULD HOLD IT NO MATTER WHAT, BUT WITH THE EXPENSE OF GETTING THEIR I COULD NOT POSSIBLY COME WITH A FEW CONTESTANTS. I HOPE YOU DECIDE TO GIVE MY SYSTEM A TRY, I THINK YOU WILL REALLY ENJOY IT, I KNOW YOU WILL BE HAPPY YOU DECIDED TO JOIN US!! TELL ALL YOUR PAGEANT FRIENDS ABOUT TT, **WE DO OFFER REFERRAL CREDITS**
COME HAVE FUN AND WIN GREAT PRIZES!!
Subject: Does it really matter


Author:
Pageant Princess Mom
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Date Posted: 17:50:23 04/21/07 Sat
Looking over all the pageant dresses in the attempts to buy something I cant seem to decide between the long gowns & the short glitzy gowns. I know when they get into the older divisions I have never seen the short gowns but when they are in the little miss 7-9 age division I have seen both. More long though. Does it really matter whether it is short or long? It is driving me nuts trying to decide! I have seen some gorgeous short ones but at age 8 & 9 the little white Mary Jane shoes with the ruffly socks almost seem too young looking.

PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE BEFORE I LOOSE MY MARBLES!! lol
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Subject: The New Miss Maine & Mrs. Maine


Author:
Pageant Princess Mom
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Date Posted: 13:26:19 04/21/07 Sat
In the dog world!!
Thought this was cute!

Zorpia Photo Sharing: Free Unlimited Storage & Bandwidth
Subject: Spring interview Seminar


Author:
Pageant University
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Date Posted: 16:38:36 04/20/07 Fri
PAGEANT UNIVERSITY PRESENTS
A Special Personal Interview Seminar

The summer pageant season is fast approaching and Pageant University is offering a fantastic way for you to get rid of all your last minute interview and speech nerves. This seminar is ideally suited for younger contestants.

On the weekend of June 15th, 16th and 17th, Pageant University will be offering an intensive ninety minute seminar for individual contestants. In that one ninety minutes our Pageant University Staff will work with you one on one to develop your paperwork, preparation, interview skills, public speaking, and self esteem.

Suited for both individual and panel style judging, this seminar is specially geared to Miss American Coed, Miss National Teenager, Miss America’s Outstanding Teenager, Miss Teen USA, Miss United States Teen, Miss Teen International and National American Miss.

You will learn the secrets to a great interview, how to prepare your paperwork, the “Pageant University Interview Philosophy”, and how to own your interview.

The location for the seminar will be held at the Candlewood Suite Hotel, located off Route 95 on Wood Road, in Braintree, MA. The Candlewood Suite is ideally located just across the highway from the South Shore Plaza, close to shopping and beaches and ten miles south of Boston.

If you are driving from a distance, the area offers many exciting things for you to do to fill the rest of your day.

You will leave with a special Pageant University gift bag, including a list of most often asked interview questions and be eligible to receive a discount should you desire to return to Pageant University for their Exclusive Full Training Package.

The cost is only $150 per student and will include the above. We will NOT be doing talent preps at this seminar. We will only be seeing 12 girls during this weekend seminar, so time is limited to sign up.

For more info, seminar agenda and details, please see our website www.pageantuniversity.com or contact us at 617-328-0603.
Subject: Golden Girls


Author:
Erin
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Date Posted: 21:43:43 04/19/07 Thu
Shaenen will also be available at Golden Girls if enough interest is expressed for coaching as well
Please e-mail LearnToShineWithShay@hotmail.com
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Subject: Tell us your best pageant advice


Author:
your own or something you were told
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Date Posted: 10:42:09 04/18/07 Wed
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Subject: NES Prelim


Author:
Erin & Shaenen
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Date Posted: 07:57:52 04/18/07 Wed
Hi Everyone,
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions that you would like answered from a contestant and or mom viewpoint
We would be more then happy to help.
Also Shae will be willing to come to the hotel Friday for lessons if there are enough that want them.
She has many years experience in pageants and 16 yrs of dance. She has helped to teach dance since the 7th grade.
She knows the NES system very well.
You can contact her at rejs87@adelphia.net
Hope you are all getting your apps in

Erin & Shae
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Subject: ANY ADDS OR BANNERS LARGER THAN 500 kb WILL BE DELETED....(click in)


Author:
Stewart Smith ( Moderator) (serious)
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Date Posted: 01:53:55 04/18/07 Wed
Attention to all that wish to post banners and adds:

Starting now....Big huge banners and adds will be deleted.

ALL ADDS AND BANNERS MUST BE NO LARGER THAN 500KB.
Plus...There will only be 1 banner/add allowed per post.

The response I have received over the past week has let me know that the big huge adds are annoying to most of you and interferes the flow of this board....

I will allow the adds that are currently here to stay as I see there is some good banter going on and do not want to delete all that information.

If you would like to post a banner or add here...That is fine..Just don't make it so big and I will allow it to stay....Anything larger than 800kb is to much.


THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING AND YOUR COOPERATION.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns about this post.

Thank you,
Stewart
Subject: Score!


Author:
Sherry
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Date Posted: 19:13:52 04/17/07 Tue
I had to post this! I was looking for a pair of shoes for Taylor's new dress. Since it is keylime with diamonds & silverish looking glitter I wanted something to match--of course I couldnt find green ones & black wouldnt match--I did find some white ones but I didnt really think they went very well with the dress--even though you might not even be able to see them. I stopped into the Family Dollar store this afternoon after I met with a client to see what Easter goodies I could find & right as I was heading to the register I saw a pair of shoes--open toe sandals with a little wedge heel--they were clear with a silver design on the front! I have seen alot of girls at pageants wear the clear heels but have never been able to find them. I found her size & only paid $4 for them! What a steal! They look adorable with the dress & Taylor loved them & said the were really comfortable!! Talk about saving some money!!
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Subject: Miss Golden Girl May 5/6 Auburn Maine


Author:
Come One Come All
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Date Posted: 21:41:47 04/14/07 Sat
I have heard through the grapevine that the numbers are lower then usually for this system. Why..I don't know after looking at the website information http://www.angelfire.com/me4/mainegourmet/page29.html it looks like a great pageant for the state of maine. The crowns she has picked out are beautiful, the prizes are awsome, the age groups are good, as is the catagories, and the prices are right. The prices are less then some of the other maine pageants. Please get the word out that this pageant is next month...it is honest and fair. It is a good starter pageant, & good for the girl who has done several pageants. Please come join in the fun May 5/6 in Auburn!
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Subject: custom made attire


Author:
m
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Date Posted: 00:10:26 04/14/07 Sat
check out my ebay auction save big on your choice custom made clothes!! award winning attire half the cost of others!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=019&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=290104047465&rd=1&rd=1
Subject: Any One Doing NES in June? Any Older Girls? All I have seen is moms of younger girls post.


Author:
wondering
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Date Posted: 21:01:58 04/13/07 Fri
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Subject: I rec'd this on www.myspace.com/easternmaine


Author:
Jayna
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Date Posted: 20:16:16 04/13/07 Fri
This appears to be quite legite...if any queens (past or present) could send an autographed pic asap (to be rec'd before April 13th), I think it would be great...
_______________________________________________________

I need your help!

I have been asked to perform a benefit concert in Martinsburg, WV on April 15th. It's being held to raise money for an eight year old little girl named Katelyn Sherrard with a Brain Stem Tumor. Her wish was to have a real country singer from Nashville come sing some of her favorite songs at her Fun Day Event. I just couldn't say no to that! She is the cutest little girl! She loves pink, princess stuff, butterflies, lip gloss and lipstick! Someone has even started a lip gloss and lipstick drive for her! (And from what I'm being told, it's going really well!) Katelyn also really wants to meet a real princess (Or queen) too! She's known as "Princess Katelyn"! Gotta love that! So, I had the idea of making her "Princess for the Day" while I'm there. I'm donating a tiara and lots of Princess gifts to help make her day special!

What I'm trying to do...In VERY SHORT TIME is to see how many autographed pictures from reigning queens,
as well as any cards,princess gifts, lip gloss, and lip sticks that we can all get together for her before I leave to let her know that there are people that wish her well! I know that it would just thrill her to death!

I thought of you because I knew that you wouldn't let me down because you have a big heart too! Can you PLEASE help me get as many queens that you know to also do the same. And send me anything that you have
collected ASAP!

It all HAS to be to me NO LATER THAN Friday April 13th! I know that it's last minute, but it's worth it!

TO SEE KATELYN'S WEB PAGE

- Go to www.caringbridge.org
- on the right you'll see
-Visit a CaringBridge site.
- Click on that.
- When the page comes up you'll see
a place that says SITE NAME.
- Type in KatelynSherrard.
This will take you right to her page.

Thank you for helping make a little girl's day so special!

Shannon Dodd Roschy
"Has Been Beauty Queen"
(Miss Knox County, TN MAO 1993)

PLEASE MAIL EVERYTHING TO:
Shannon Dodd Roschy
300 Chippewa Circle
Nashville, TN 37221

E-Mail: Crown1Production@aol.com
www.myspace.com/theblingqueen1

**Please call me if you have any questions!
Cell: (843) 455-5521
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Subject: At what age would one consider coaching?


Author:
Pageant Princess Mom
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Date Posted: 04:44:51 04/12/07 Thu
My daughter has done several pageants and has had a wonderful experience. She has also done extremely well. Since she really enjoys them and wants to continue when would one recommend coaching? She is in the beginning of the Little Miss divisions.

I appreciate any advice on this.
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Subject: TROPICAL TREASURES PC


Author:
TT
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Date Posted: 19:40:08 04/11/07 Wed
DEADLINE FOR THE PC IS MAY 5TH, GET YOUR PHOTO'S IN TO WIN FEES OFF. FOR INFORMATION VISIT WWW.FREEWEBS/TROPICALTREASURES1/INDEX.HTM
Subject: Are beauty pageants just for the beautiful


Author:
Pageant Princess Mom
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Date Posted: 14:13:50 04/11/07 Wed
There have been many occasions when a person has looked at my daughters pageant photos with the group of "winners" pictured. Almost every time someone has pointed out one or two of the contestants (different ones) and said they were surprised they were in a beauty pageant because they didnt "look" the part. Meaning their looks werent what they thought someone in a beauty pageant should look like. So my question is, it is called a beauty pageant so should only kids/teens/adults that are beautiful/pretty/attractive enter one?
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Subject: It looks like the Eastern Maine pageant is going to have a great turn-out for contestants again.


Author:
There's a chance a few more will enter!
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Date Posted: 08:47:35 04/11/07 Wed
From the Eastern Maine Pageant Forum:

We had to extend the deadline until the 15th, but it looks like we've got as many as last year. (hooray!)

Mini ~ 3
Little ~ 5
Junior ~ 4
Teen ~ 8
Ms. ~ 3

Unfortunately, we did have to take the 10 year olds out of Little Miss and swing them up to Junior Miss with the one 11 year old! But, I think it'll be a good pageant!!! We've got some returning from last year as well as some new faces--I'm excited
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Subject: I made the top Ten on the Best Of The Best Reality Tv Show!!!


Author:
Stewart Smith (happy)
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Date Posted: 08:46:30 04/11/07 Wed
I am proud to announce that I just got back from taping the Best of the Best Reality TV Show in Las Vegas and made it into the top ten!!

The show was about 20 photographers and 20 models going head to head competing against each other to turn in the best images....Us as photographers had to hand in 2 of our best images of each model equaling 40 images total..We then were judged by a panel of professionals in the business to move on to the next round...

They then narrowed the field of photographers down to 10 which go to Atlanta in June for the final announcement on who will be the BEST OF THE BEST....
The Tv show was produced by the MAVERICK NETORK which is like SPIKE TV....I don't think anyone up here in New England will even be able to see the show which is a bummer because it is a new network....

They did however tell me that I will receive a dvd of the show.....

I was the only one from New England to compete and did my best to represent the East Coast...Talk about alot of pressure!! lol....

It's kind of funny because as they were announcing our names I can honestly say that I now know what it feels like to be in a pageant!!...Nerve racking to say the least!!!...I just held my breath as each photographers name was called off...After the 5th photographer was called I could feel my heart racing a mile a minute wondering if I even made it....

Well...Like I said..I am proud to say that yours truly will be going to Atlanta in June representing the east coast!!!

Wish me luck and thank you for your support!!
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Subject: Hand & arm placement


Author:
I have a question
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Date Posted: 19:36:31 04/06/07 Fri
On the younger girls when they are walking the T is there a specific place there arms & hands should be placed? I heard by there side out a little with their hands sort of up (palms down)--is that true? I just cant help but think it looks so stiff sometimes. Not quite natural.
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Subject: Stewart-Why would you waster your time


Author:
on that other board
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Date Posted: 19:16:02 04/06/07 Fri
They dont deserve to see your wonderful work!! It is such a joke over there! I too have learned to laugh at it! I was actually banned over there but I still know how to get into it to read everything--I wont post anymore though! I have to laugh now. They are so ridiculous! I wonder if any of them realized how foolish they sound. I just cannot imagine what type of person would say the things that some of them say. Lonely, miserable, jelous...........I just cant figure it out.
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  • it's all good -- Stewart Smith (content), 19:16:02 04/06/07 Fri
Subject: 3 different images of Kristin Center


Author:
Stewart Smith (curious)
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Date Posted: 18:14:35 04/06/07 Fri
Hello to you all...I am posting 3 images here of Mrs. Maine 2007 Kristin Center....

On another board...Some are not the biggest fans of the image of Kristin with her arm up over her head...Some have gotten a little bit nasty with words directed toward me than the image which I find amusing....Anyways...I am open to your comments and criticism...I don't expect all of you to gush over the images and my work...And you know what???That's o.k.....just do me the favor of telling me why you don't like something in detail rather than just saying the picture stinks!!...I will not penalize any of you for making a statement if it is not in favor of the image..I am hoping you like all three but everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Thank you for your time.
click here to visit Stewart's Web Site

click here to visit Stewart's Web Site

click here to visit stewart's web site
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Subject: International Total Miss


Author:
Director
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Date Posted: 15:46:54 04/04/07 Wed
OPEN TO ALL STATES!
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w/ Crowning Ceremony to follow:
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OVERALL SUPREME WINNERS @ Preliminaries GO TO STATE FREE!!
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Entry Information & Awards: 10 AGE DIVISIONS!!!! 3 SUPREME DIVISIONS!!
Girls Age Divisions:
0-11 months
12-23 months
2 years old
3 year old
4 year old
5-6 year old
7-9 year old
10-12 year old
13-15 year old
16-19 year old
Subject: Pageant Photos-what do judges look for?


Author:
Sherry & Taylor
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Date Posted: 19:59:22 04/02/07 Mon
I was wondering if any of the "pro's" here could tell some of us who are newer to the pageant world what the judges look for in the print & cover models & photogenic categories? What size photos are the best--3X5, 5x7 or 8x10's. Does it matter if they are serious or smiling? Are professional pictures a better choice than taken at home ones?

I also wondered if it was wise to stay away from previous pageant pictures--like photos with crowns on their heads?

Thanks so much!

Sherry
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Subject: Was wondering if anyone else finds these banner ads HUGE and ANNOYING?


Author:
Frequent forum visitor
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Date Posted: 19:54:55 04/02/07 Mon
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Subject: How did things go in Las Vegas, Stewart?


Author:
Ruth
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Date Posted: 14:22:04 03/31/07 Sat
Just wondering. We were rooting for you!
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Subject: Pageant System Help~


Author:
Sasha
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Date Posted: 19:12:24 03/30/07 Fri
Hello, I am trying to figure out what pageants my daughter Natalie (she is 4) should do this summer. There are many systems she has not entered yet. Any advice on the NES system or and the Couto system would be great. Thanks, Sasha
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Subject: For anyone looking for tfp - Mike Savage does a good job


Author:
Sherry & Taylor
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Date Posted: 21:09:50 03/29/07 Thu
Z Storage & Bandwidth

If you are looking to have some pictures done for pageants or modeling portfolios, Mike does a good job. He is doing tfp & he gives you the cd along with ten 8X10 pictures - we were really pleased & cant wait to do another one-_Taylor really like him!
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Subject: United America Pageant


Author:
Melinda Tibbetts , Maine State Director
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Date Posted: 17:38:18 03/29/07 Thu
The women in Maine have another choice of competition where they can showcase their character, acknowledge their accomplishments, and expand their community service.
The Maine UA pageant is a fair pageant system that celebrates the freedom of choice, pride of Americans, and strength and beauty of women!
Come and Experience the Fun, Excitement, and Exceptional Elegance.
7 Divisions -- 4 Phases
Many Optionals
Subject: Mrs. United America Pageants


Author:
Melinda
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Date Posted: 17:27:57 03/29/07 Thu
Be The First to Compete in a New Tradition
www.mrsunitedamerica.com
The Mrs Maine United America Pageant is scheduled to take place in
Bridgton, Maine
July 20-22, 2007
Little Miss 5-8
Pre-Teen 9-12
Jr.Teen 13-15
Teen 16-18
Miss 19-25
Ms 26&up
Mrs. 21&up
Classic 44& up
Winners will advance to Nationals In Austin Texas Oct 5-7
Subject: Eastern Maine Pageant


Author:
Coming Soon!
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Date Posted: 12:37:17 03/29/07 Thu
I saw on the Eastern Maine pageant website forum that the Mini Miss (ages 5 to 7) and Junior Miss (ages 11 to 13) look like they'll be the smallest groups this year. So far, for Little (ages 8 to 10), there will be at least 6 contestants, for Teen (ages 14 to 17), there should be at least 5. There is also a Ms. division for 18+ (Married and Single women both). The pageant is on Saturday, April 28, in Baileyville, which for those of you not from Washington County, is about 1 1/2 hours east of Bangor (take Route 9)or a little less than 2 hours south of Houlton on Route 1.

If you are interested in entering, email Jayna at easternmaine@hotmail.com ASAP because the official deadline is this week. Entry is $75, and she offers a sibling discount.

Judging Information:
Interview ~ 1/3
response, personality, appearance, posture, expression
On-stage Self-Introduction ~ 1/3
30 to 60 seconds on contestant's choice (e.g., hobbies, school, family, etc.)
speaking ability, poise, eye contact, confidence, smile
Formal Wear ~ 1/3
poise, eye contact, confidence, smile

Optional Competitions, $25 each:
Talent (enforced time limit of three minutes)
Modeling (enforced time limit of one minute)
Photogenic (one photo)

Contestants must be from or go to school in Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, or Washington County, Maine. Jayna and her sister Dawn run a great pageant!
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Subject: Volunteering for younger girls


Author:
Ruth
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Date Posted: 00:07:00 03/29/07 Thu
I have a question, that isn't necessarily pageant related... at least not directly. Eva has expressed interest in volunteering. She heard some of the girls on the USA pageant talking about it, and she has said she'd like to find something. But I am wondering what would be good for an 8 year old. I would imagine that most places have age requirements. She mentioned she would like to read to sick kids, maybe at the hospital. But when I checked their website, it appears they want kids 14 and up. Does anyone else have any other ideas? She is extremely compassionate, and really would like to help other kids, but I guess I just don't have a broad enough imagination. So I just thought I'd check. She cut her hair for Locks of Love when she was 6, and is growing it out again for them. But obviously, that isn't something she can do on a regular basis! There is not a Brownie troop here, they went by the wayside, so that is out as an option. Thanks!
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Subject: Done with Pageant Boards


Author:
Sorry Stewart :(
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Date Posted: 18:42:17 03/28/07 Wed
Stewart you have done a wonderful job with this board and I have gained a lot of insight on pageants. I am not going to be posting here any longer because I am tired of the negative comments directed at the people who helped build this board with their questions & comments & even advice. I know it is coming from the other board & you have done all you can to keep it at bay. Unfortunately you cannot be here 24/7 & some of those rude posts come through & stay for a while--thus causing loss of tempers & angry words from people who normally wouldn't cause any problems or say anything negative.
I am afraid that if this continues than it will work against us at some of the New England pageants.
You know who I am because you have the capability to see where the posts are coming from. I want to personally thank you for putting this board together. It is a great help to some who still have the desire to learn about photography & pageants and it is a wonderful board for information and advice. Thank you so much! Take Care!
Subject: It is getting so nobody will want to post here


Author:
Sherry
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Date Posted: 17:00:24 03/28/07 Wed
First of all, I dont care how many times I post & I dont care who does. That is what this board is for. If I ask a question that I have asked before & I ask it again, just maybe it wasnt the same question--maybe I forgot it or maybe didnt get a chance to see if. Is that SO wrong? I have actually been emailed by people to ask me if I will ask a question here because they are afraid they will look stupid or be bashed. Now that is wrong! What is with some people--are you bored or just miserable? Why bother to post something if you dont have something nice to say? Why not use your name when you post? Because you dont have the gonads to let everyone know who you are thats why.

If you dont like when or what or why I post than thats fine with me--but keep it to yourself---what is the point of letting me know--it certainly wont keep me from posting here.

Stewart-I think it is a good idea to start putting the names down of anyone who posts without a name when they post something negative or nasty. Why not-that will definitely keep the wrong people from saying the wrong thing.

Sherry
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  • Post Away!! -- Don't Let This Board Die!, 17:00:24 03/28/07 Wed
Subject: Maine Wild Blueberry Queen


Author:
In August--great prizes!
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Date Posted: 08:44:10 03/28/07 Wed
Applications are now being accepted for the title of Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. The coronation will be held on Sunday, August 19th, 2007. All contestants for the coronation will be available to meet the public on Sunday, opening day of Union Fair week, August 19 - 25.

The 2006 Wild Blueberry Queen will receive a $1,500.00 cash award, trophy, and roses. The Crown Princess will receive a $500.00 cash award, trophy, and roses. Miss Congeniality will receive a $200.00 cash award, trophy, and roses. Cash awards are donated by the Union Fair, the Maine Blueberry Commission, and the Wild Blueberry Association of North America. Trophies are donated by Union Fair and Rockwell-Funorama Amusements. Crowns are donated by Rockwell-Funorama Amusements. The Queen's portraits are donated by Fenns Fotographics of Washington.

Contestant Qualifications:

17 -22 years of age
High School graduate
Maine Resident
Single
Must not hold or be vying for another title by application closing date
Must be available for appearances during reign
Sponsorship by a Maine Wild Blueberry Grower of Processor

The Maine Wild Blueberry Queen is an important ambassador of Maine's Wild Blueberry Industry. Appearances by the queen are designed to promote Maine's Wild Blueberrys and Union Fair, host of the 47th annual Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. The queen will appear in statewide parades, special state events, various charitable events, and tour blueberry processing plants.

Interested individuals should contact Cindy Burns for information. Send information requests to Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Coronation, 265 Cole Road, Union, Maine 04862-5206; or phone 207-785-4173.
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Subject: Post the names of people who wont


Author:
If they know this will happen ..
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Date Posted: 07:34:48 03/28/07 Wed
who choose to post negative posts but wont use their names--this will keep people away who have nothing but negative things to say. If they know you will tell their name than I bet they wont choose to post any longer.
Subject: Mainegems.com


Author:
Elizabeth (for Mrs Maine's 06 and 07)
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Date Posted: 16:10:18 03/27/07 Tue
Matt and Jason Eggleston of Mainegems.com in Freeport have donated over $30,000 in jewelry for Mrs Maine US 2006 and 2007. I hope you get a chance to visit them on line at
www.mrsmaineus.com or if you need your pageant sponsored, to please contact them. They are wonderful people.

(Fairbanks, Frost and Lowe)

Elizabeth
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Subject: Miss Maine National Teenager--Results...


Author:
Jayna
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Date Posted: 21:23:42 03/26/07 Mon
Senior: Jacqueline Hendrich of Cumberland
Junior: Casey Bonville of Presque Isle
Pre-Teen: Ashley Martin of Van Buren

This was a great pageant. The queens won a trip to go on to nationals in Nashville, plus scholarships were given out not just to queens. It seemed very fair and every contestant appeared to be so comfortable on stage. I believe the day before the pageant, the pageant director, Sharon Pelletier (who has a long list of pageant titles herself, including Miss Maine and Miss Maine Nat'l Teenager), helped all of the girls by giving them tips and suggestions for not just this pageant, but others they may enter in the future.

I don't know why more girls don't enter the Miss Maine National Teenager Pageant. The scholarships are unbelievable! Back in the 80s, by sister entered, and although she did not win the queen title, she won a citzenship award, giving her a $10,000 scholarship to Eckerd College, a private college in Florida. From there, she was able to spend time studying abroad in London, England! The citizenship award is still given out today! This pageant just has so much to offer, more than just a sash and crown!

You can learn more about this pageant and contact the director through the website at www.menationalteenager.com.

If you're looking for other pageants, too, Sharon's mom does the Miss New Engand American Pageant right here in Maine. It's being held in the fall. Divisions are Petite (4-7), Pre-Teen (8-12), Teen (13-16), and Miss (17-27). My neice was a queen of this pageant around 2000 and has a blast! Contact Theresa Pelletier at 728-6526 for more info., or email newenglandamerican@yahoo.com.
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