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Subject: I 100% agree!! They put the work in. I am hoping more locals come back to va as some of these directors weren’t even at the state pageant for their girls. I am hoping next year we see the support these girls need to prepare and be successful at the state pageant. Author: No name [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 15:01:19 07/03/25 Thu Author Host/IP: 153-101-91-38.clients.gthost.com/38.91.101.153 In reply to: DJ 's message, "Let’s set the record straight about Arlington- they are not cheating, they are just doing the work others are not. They offer real sizable scholarships for BOTH titles, run mock interviews with qualified judges who reflect actual state-level panels (not randoms from a Facebook group), and guide contestants through wardrobe, talent, and CSI strategy with actual coaching and support. Their sponsors aren’t a last-minute scramble or people coming to them, but vetted partners who match the quality and standards of the program. If you’re wondering why they stand out, it’s not politics. It’s preparation." on 14:39:14 07/03/25 Thu [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date I'm afraid it's going to be quite the opposite, from what I've heard. Some local directors are fed up with the leadership problems, the rising costs, the fairs/festivals fiasco, and the lack of contestant pool in the state. Getting harder to do, with more expense always being added by the MVO. (NT) Just don't know. (NoHost/136.226.52.83) 15:23:10 07/03/25 Thu You are correct as there will be more volunteers leaving. New leadership is working overtime to give the impression that everything is big and better when in reality, it has never been more sad. They lost some incredible people who would never have left unless things weren't dire. One in particular, Dr. Nancy Dye who owns the home where they have hosted a welcome dinner for years. She was on the board and her exit should speak volumes as to the truth of all that has come to light. The path new leadership took to get rid of many who left was deliberate. And those who resigned and left on their own accord were never contacted to ask why or try to convince them to come back. They only want to surround themselves with people who fall in line and agree without discussion. It is one sided and in no way serves the purpose and traditions of what Miss America once was. Any state having struggles such as this do not need to go swept under the rug. Keep talking and looking for answers. (NT) -- In VA and beyond, 13:33:49 07/12/25 Sat (c-73-152-201-73.hsd1.va.comcast.net/73.152.201.73) Wait, Dye left? -- No name, 17:41:30 07/14/25 Mon (ip24-254-24-76.rn.hr.cox.net/24.254.24.76) There was a welcome dinner but that’s it. She had other events there in previous years. I do know she had a party on Saturday night of the pageant and the guest list was great! Elaine Aikens, Nikki Williams, Melody Jessie, Chip Brown and Scott Freda and a few more. (NT) -- Hmmm, 21:35:24 07/14/25 Mon (NoHost/104.28.32.119) I found it very interesting that they made a big deal in recognizing Nancy and Mark as the executive directors of Miss VA. Didn't they even have the judges come up on stage to announce they were giving a scholarship in honor of the directors? I wondered what that was all about because it seemed like a bit of overkill after what has been said about the Virginia situation here. (NT) -- No name, 20:32:20 07/14/25 Mon (184-97-5-201.lcrs.centurylink.net/184.97.5.201) It was all orchestrated by the board members to deflect. It was very obvious and not genuine at all and a big show. (NT) -- …., 21:30:02 07/14/25 Mon (NoHost/104.28.32.119)