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Subject: Judges' Orientation
Author: idea from another board [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:27:38 05/28/12 Mon What are some general good instructions that should be given to judges for the following categories and/or what are some general guidelines that a contestant should use when competing in any of these categories? 1) Interview / Bio 2) Swimsuit 3) Gown 4) Fitness 5) Fashion Wear Here are my thoughts (based on a ten point score system): 1) Interview - she must be able to talk to anyone; she needs to be passionate about something, but (unless it is Mrs. International) she doesn't need national 501C3 contacts. She needs to choose a well fitted and flattering interview outfit. Her makeup and hair need to suit her. It is okay for a contestant to have different tastes, but overall, she needs to appear presentable and appropriate. Deduct 3 points if she can't do that. Bio - did she prepare a well written bio that easily allows you to generate questions? Typos/misspellings/grammar errors? Bad bio - deduct 2 points. Remaining 5 points are discretionary based upon your impression of her ability to interact with you (including whether or not she is passionate about a cause). If no one asks her questions about her platform, you can assume (or not assume) her dedication based upon her bio. 2) Swimsuit – Toned and fit body is worth 4 points. This is one area where there isn’t much discretion – she is either reasonably fit or not. If she is not fit at all – ie – skinny fat (thin girl with no tone) or clearly has 20 points to loose, then all four points should be deducted. Nicely tones girls get 3 points. Really toned girls 4 points. fit/flatter/hair/makeup/jewelry – 3 points. Essentially, she needs to show that she is capable of putting herself together in a given set of circumstances – ie – is her hair/makeup/outfit/jewelry appropriate for a swimsuit competition? Is she wearing enough makeup for the stage lighting? Does the outfit over-power her? Does anything stand out in a negative way? She needs to have stage presence (3 points) - you smile when you see her up there; she shines. 3) Gown – fit/flatter/hair/makeup/jewelry – if it all works together and does not over-power the contestant, then she gets 4 points. Does she have stage presence? 4 points. Can she walk well in this gown? 2 points. 4) Fitness Wear – same as swimsuit 5) Fashion Wear – same as gown
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Thanks. A lot of thought went into this. -- Great ideas, 16:35:50 05/28/12 Mon When I directed I put similar subcategories right on the score sheets. Might be easier that way. -- These are good suggestions!, 15:26:37 05/30/12 Wed well said. All this will be moot if your judges aren't trained (click) -- get on the same page, 02:23:56 05/31/12 Thu Great point. How do you approach judge training? -- OP, 09:58:14 06/09/12 Sat Make a mandatory meeting with all of them where you have some important points highlighted. click -- so much to say, 10:24:53 06/09/12 Sat Using photos and videos as training tools -- for judges and contestants, 14:54:30 06/20/12 Wed yes, if we all knew the ground rules, we wouldn't be mad if we lost. Judges should be clued in as well as contestants. -- good idea, 03:49:39 07/02/12 Mon every judge has got to understand the system's role and goal. They can't go off on a personal tangent -- get on the same page, 02:27:45 07/24/12 Tue The Miss America Organization offers Judges seminars at a low cost. I've always thought this was a great way to get the basics in judging under your belt. If your judging says you are MAO certified it doesn't hurt -- Lou, 07:50:43 07/24/12 Tue I was MAO certified for 2 years. I dropped out due to our state pageant wanting us to lo ball contestants because they "didn't want to deal with tied contestants." Later on MAO told the state directors they could offer judge's seminars but they couldn't tout them as "MAO Certified" workshops -- No Name, 18:59:45 07/26/12 Thu FIT.....that is a touchy subject A size 0 gal 5 foot has nothing to loos -- your statement about having 20 poinds to loose is not on point either. MOST contestants have lost 20-80 pounds and work out daily. You need to ask the contestant what their schedule is, 14:38:14 07/24/12 Tue If you lose weight, your wardrobe may become too loose. -- English 101, 21:29:29 07/27/12 Fri

Subject: World Universal is seeking state/country queens at large. This is a two day pageant. Excitement, fun, and a family like system! If you are one who doesn't like expensive pageant fees and extra long pageants, then WU could be for you! Please visit our website for more information. www.worlduniversalpageants.com
Author: director [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:21:11 07/24/12 Tue Competition is interview, Paris/Milan fashion wear (not to be confused with red carpet) and evening gown. Entry fee is only $295.00. Email at info@worlduniversalpageants.com or brackensavvy@yahoo.com Teen Miss World Universal 2012

Subject: American Beauty
Author: Director [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 21:09:09 07/01/12 Sun Plans are already underway for the 2013 national event to be held in Orlando, Florida!
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Just received information on this one, looks great! -- hats off to the director!, 07:22:59 07/23/12 Mon Very interested in this pageant for 2013. -- Britt is top notch., 17:50:49 07/24/12 Tue

Subject: A New Pageant!!!
Author: La La Moderator [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:11:36 07/23/12 Mon Anyone else think it's about time for a new pageant? Well, here it is....The MS LALA PAGEANT BOARD PAGEANT! Just in the thinking stages, but I think we can come up with a fun event. Please chime in with ideas. I'm thinking a crown and banner as prizes and a photo at the top of the board for the year. I'd love some sponsors to help with tiny items. Could anyone sponsor some earrings or gift bags etc. We can toss around how to choose our winner. Should it be a photo contest, an essay contest or both? Remember this is all in fun! Please let me know what you think. All ages? All statuses? Do we vote on beauty? civic duty? fun answers to interview questions? Also we'll be looking for judges. Now, this is not going to happen overnight as I travel a lot, but lets start a conversation! It might be fun! Yours in pageantry LALA Mod (version 2.0)
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I like the idea but it may be hard to keep it fair. My thought would be to base it on just questions. That way it will not be a popularity contest or an I hate her because I read this and I don't care what she has to offer situation. No pics, no names, no titles. Then have people vote based on the answers. I think it would be a great way to introduce new queens to a larger audience. If we could get top notice prizes like Miss PC has we can watch the winner evolve in pageantry or be able to compete in the one pageant that was just out of reach. -- : ), 21:21:49 07/23/12 Mon

Subject: World Universal is seeking state/country queens at large. This is a two day pageant. Excitement, fun, and a family like system! If you are one who doesn't like expensive pageant fees and extra long pageants, then WU could be for you!

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Date Posted: 17:37:59 07/16/12 Mon

World Universal's competition is interview, Paris/Milan fashion wear (not to be confused with red carpet) and evening gown. Entry fee is $295.00, which includes your state/country crown and sash.

Please visit the website

www.wix.com/brackensavv7/worlduniversalpageants

You may also find us on facebook under Miss World Universal Pageant. Email the director at brackensavvy@yahoo.com for more info and your application.

Subject: Gown Color Question
Author: Tara [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:12:01 05/28/12 Mon I need a great gown for an upcoming pageant. I have very dark brown hair and blue eyes and very fair skin. White is out because I'm so fair. I'll spray tan a bit but I'll still be incredibly pale. Any ideas for a great gown color?
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Sounds like you have the same coloring as my daughter. -- Joy_In_AL, 10:40:15 05/30/12 Wed Oops....click in to post above for my answer =) (NT) -- Joy_In_AL, 10:40:58 05/30/12 Wed Royal blue, deep red, bright turquoise, fuschia. More unique: emerald green and/or royal purple. (NT) -- Love colorful gowns!!!!, 15:19:30 05/30/12 Wed agre with these strong strong tones for choices. Those sound perfect for you. Nothing pastel, nothing washed out, nude or pink. Use strong jewel tones (NT) -- would love to hear what you did, 10:43:22 07/08/12 Sun I love seeing a blonde in black whether she is fair or not. But that's just my take! (NT) -- HTH, 13:35:58 07/08/12 Sun

Subject: Several pageants going on this weekend, please keep us posted!
Author: hoping hear and see stuff [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 01:50:29 06/28/12 Thu
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DGUSA started today in St Louis-wondering how Ms divisions are doing (NT) -- No Name, 11:16:27 06/28/12 Thu also AR and Am Out Mom. 3 fun pageants to keep an eye on. (NT) -- let us hear about winners, 01:54:59 06/29/12 Fri Last years emcee at AOM won this year. Very odd??? (NT) -- Conflict of interest?, 18:07:49 06/30/12 Sat why? She entered the same as everyone else. We all do this kind of thing for pageants. Should we not enter it if we help out? Guess not. (NT) -- you just gotta start something, don't you?, 02:18:23 07/01/12 Sun

Subject: Hey, mod, can you change the format and the length of the subject? It's kinda hard to read
Author: thanks [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:54:28 05/28/12 Mon
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I second this request! Please and thank you. : ) (NT) -- New LaLa hag?, 15:22:31 05/30/12 Wed Please change the length of the SUBJECT so people can do their thing on here and post away! :) (NT) -- thanks Moderator, 09:42:38 06/25/12 Mon This will show you I'm a new mod. How do I do that? LOL (NT) -- Mod, 13:32:02 06/25/12 Mon I think I did it. (NT) -- Mod, 13:51:29 06/25/12 Mon gotta separate the question from the answers, and the colors are tough to read. THanks for trying, we enjoy it. (NT) -- keep plugging, 01:54:15 06/27/12 Wed much better! THANK YOU (NT) -- much easier to read, more fun, 13:07:53 06/27/12 Wed

Subject: World Universal Pageants
Author: Lady Kelley, Director, World Universal Pageant [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:09:47 06/13/12 Wed Seeking state/country queens for the 2013 pageant. Vist the new website...www.wix.com/brackensavv7/worlduniversalpageants or email the director at brackensavvy@yahoo.com for more info.

Subject: What's next up in the pageant world?
Author: should be getting started [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:28:11 06/02/12 Sat
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United America, Am. Renaissance, the new Amer Beauty, I think are very soon. (NT) -- June pageants are here, 02:40:25 06/09/12 Sat

Subject: Love the photo of the crown! thanks so much for keeping this board up and running!
Author: West Coast Queen [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:26:10 05/30/12 Wed

Subject: Good morning.. It's a great day. What's the most you would spend on a national level gown.
Author: La La Hag [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:36:17 05/28/12 Mon What's the most you'd spend on a gown considering everything.

Subject: goodie, a new fresh board. Thank you, mod.
Author: let's make it fun and helpful! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 03:04:17 05/28/12 Mon

Subject: Welcome to the new La La Pageant Forum
Author: Moderator [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:00:30 05/27/12 Sun I hope you'll feel as welcome as on the original board. I was a LaLa Hag and hope we can continue the fun.
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Got you bookmarked! Are your rules same as the orig La La Board? -- No Name, 20:32:50 05/27/12 Sun Rules are the same -- Moderator, 21:04:44 05/27/12 Sun

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