Pageant Practice Dates:
(Dates and time are subject to change.)
Only two practices may be missed. The Queen’s Tea and Fun At The Fair Day are not considered practices so they will not be counted as part of the two missed practices. If you see that you are going to have a conflict – please call the Directors to see if arrangements can be made.
MISS GEORGETOWN FAIR PAGEANT
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Jill – (217) 417-3573 Karen – (217) 377-3946
THURSDAY , July 16 – 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Georgetown Fair Banquet and Conference Center – Fair Grounds
Application Review
Clothing Overview with Handout
Gowns, swimsuits, business suits, jewelry, shoes for rent.
Past Queens will have clothing and accessories on display to try on for rental at a minimal charge. RENTAL AGREEMENTS ARE WITH INDIVIDUALS AND NOT WITH THE PAGEANT. Anything lost, stolen, or damaged is not the responsibility of the pageant or directors. The Pageant Directors can give names/phone numbers of outside rental possibilities but the contestant is responsible for contacting the individual and retrieving/returning items.
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Pictures will be taken at the July 18th practice for newspapers and program.
All contestants are asked to wear the black shirt provided with an appropriate skirt.
No necklace, just earrings only.
This will be a waist high shot so be prepared.
Plan to be at this practice, any contestant not photographed on or before this date
will be listed in the newspaper and program as “NOT PICTURED”.
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SATURDAY, July 18 – 9:00 am – 12:00 (Practice will last until 12:00 but if you have not interviewed you will stay until completed.)
MOCK INTERVIEWS – Each contestant will have a designated time for mock interview. Actual 4-Minute Taped Interview with a panel of 3 judges. Wear the Black shirt provided with any appropriate skirt. Arrive no more than 5 minutes before your allotted time. No other days or times will be set for Mock Interviews. Please call if you are going to be delayed for any reason.
BRING A VCR TAPE.
APPLICATIONS – ALL PAPERWORK DUE
Georgetown Ridge-Farm High School
Pictures Taken
Collect Newspaper Information – T-Shirt Size sign up
Speech/Interview Session with Handout
Modeling Practice as a Group
Sign up sheet for Mock Interviews and Reviews
“VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE QUEEN” Boxes Distributed
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At designated practices listed below the contestants will be split into three groups. The groups rotate from these three stations: 1. Interview/Speech 2. Modeling 3. Dance
Contestants should bring heels for modeling to each practice.
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MONDAY, July 20 – Monical’s Pizza Scholarship Fundraiser
THIS IS NOT A PRACTICE
Every contestant will be required to distribute 10 or more Monical’s Scholarship Fundraiser Coupons. 20% of all total purchases with coupons will be donated to the Pageant Scholarship Fund. Just bring your family or carry out Monical’s Pizza at any Danville/Tilton location on this date only. You may not stand outside or inside the restaurant and hand out coupons.
Coupon is Mandatory upon ordering or pickup IF CARRY OUT for us to receive the donation.
Tuesday, July 21 or Wednesday July 22– Each Contestant will have a Scheduled Time
MOCK INTERVIEW REVIEW – this is a one on one with the contestant. If you have any questions ask at this time. Clothing may be brought for review.
Danville Area Community College – Back of Mary Miller Gym – Follow Signs Inside
Each contestant will have an individual review and receive their VCR tape plus a written critique of their Mock interview.
THURSDAY, July 23 – 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Danville Area Community College
Hair and Make-up Session with handout
Dressing Room Helpers
Swimsuit Check – Swimsuit cannot be changed after this practice without approval.
Evening Gown Check – Gown cannot be changed after this practice without approval.
PLEASE SCHEDULE ALTERATION APPOINTMENTS ACCORDINGLY!!
All contestants will be required to model their swimsuit and evening gown as a group and individually. Pageant Directors reserve the right to reject any swimsuit or evening gown if it does not meet requirements.
Alterations requested will require approval at a later date.
Station Practice:
Mock Interview
Modeling
Dance
MONDAY, July 27 – 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIP – PHOTOGENIC APPLICATIONS DUE
Danville Area Community College
7:00 – Guest Speaker – Miss Illinois County Fair 2008 Molly Reeves
Collect Scholarship-Photogenic Applications
Station Practice:
Modeling
Mock Interview
Dance
THURSDAY, July 30, – 6:15 p.m.
Georgetown Banquet and Conference Center
Fair Family Dinner – Contestants and their families are invited. Practice on Stage after Dinner. Parents are invited to stay for practice but if they do not stay, please make sure driving arrangements for contestants are made accordingly. Wear nice sundress or skirt/blouse and remember it should not be too short or revealing. Contestants will introduce themselves with hometown or school/grade (major if college) or where they are working. There will be no time for changing clothes after the dinner before practice. NO VIDEO CAMERA’S ARE PERMITTED DURING PRACTICE (except for Queen Rachael)
Alteration check after practice.
SATURDAY, August 1 – 9:00 -12:00 MANDATORY REHEARSAL
Grandstand on Fair grounds
BRING DECORATED “VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE QUEEN” BOXES
Full pageant run through with Master and Mistress of Ceremonies
Make any changes or additions to Competition Information Sheet with MC’ s
Pageant Day Schedules, Contestant Gift Bags Distributed
SUNDAY, August 2 – 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Georgetown Fair Grounds
“FUN AT THE FAIR” Day
This is a fun day for the contestants to walk through the Fair Grounds – give out ribbons in the barns and talk with the exhibitors. Each contestant will wear their t-shirt (tucked in) and long jean shorts or Capri pants with tennis shoes (sox if desired). A Parent/guardian may attend and take pictures but the contestants are asked to stay together as a group.
Monday, August 4, Pageant Day
Molly Thomann – Judges Dinner Chairman
Jill Lubinski – Judges Chaperone and Interview Timer
Lisa Hackler – Pageant Day Coordinator, Dance Teacher
Kathy Jackson – Vote For Your Favorite Queen – Boxes
Sara Spesard – Backstage Coordinator – Duct Tape Queen
Molly Thomann – Backstage Coordinator
Marcee Neal, Jenna Hazelbaker – Under Tent Coordinator
Connie Highfill – Paperwork at Practices, Queen Chaperone, Trophies and Prizes
Heather Pierce – Trophies and Prizes
Kira Miller, Auditor
Paige Watson, John Lubinski = MC’s
Kathy Jackson, Tammy Neal – Visiting Queen’s
Susan Willaman- Photographer
Tentative Interview Time – 1:30
Pageant arrival time – 6:30 start time 7:00
QUEEN APPEARANCES
It has been the practice of the Georgetown Fair Queen to attend one event a month. Our reputation precedes us as being in the public eye as an ambassador for the Georgetown Fair. As an ambassador, it is the job of the Georgetown Fair Queen to promote and encourage attendance and participation for the Georgetown Fair.
The following are events that the Georgetown Fair Queen is requested to appear by written invitation:
SEPTEMBER: Labor Day Weekend
SATURDAY:
Hoopeston Sweetcorn Festival Parade
SUNDAY:
Miss National Sweetheart Pageant
MONDAY:
Danville Labor Day Parade
Westville Labor Day Parade
Jerry Lewis Telethon
OCTOBER:
Georgetown Homecoming Parade
NOVEMBER:
Festival of Trees
Danville Christmas Parade
DECEMBER:
Georgetown Fair Board Christmas Party
Georgetown Christmas Parade
Christmas Break: Practice Interviews for State
JANUARY:
State Pageant
FEBRUARY:
Salute to Veterans
MARCH:
Neuhoff Broadcasting Easter Egg Hunt
Fair Board Breakfast
APRIL:
Reading to schools
Arthur Festival Parades
MAY:
JUNE:
Beef Preview
JULY:
4th of July Parade – Oakwood and Potomac
Pageant Practices Begin
