Relay Idol. Information for Contestants

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1 2011 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Henderson County Relay Idol Information for Contestants Thank you for entering the Henderson County Relay Idol Contest. We believe that this will be a wonderful opportunity for you to share your talents and help raise money for a very worthy cause! Enclosed is information that we hope will answer all of your questions and provide you with the forms that will help you to prepare for April 11, Should you have any questions or need any other information please contact: Carol Burke at Michael Absher at Michele Sparks All necessary forms and information can also be found online at: Presented by Sponsor:

2 Calendar of Events Up until 4/11/11 Contestants are encouraged to collect * VOTES* $$ from family friends and businesses up thru the night of auditions. Each vote is $ /11/11 Relay Idol Audition, 7:00 pm at Flat Rock Cinema. Contestants should arrive at 6:15 for a practice run. 4/11/11-5/20/11 Top 5 contestants can continue to collect additional votes ($) 5/20/11 Top 5 contestants chosen at auditions will perform at the Relay event where our Relay Idol will be announced. How to collect votes ($ donations) 1. Ask friends, family, everyone to support you in your quest to become the Relay Idol by contributing any amount they can. Each $1 equals one vote. 2. Ask individuals or businesses to be a Sponsor. Sponsors donate a minimum of $ Their name(s) will be listed in the programs given out at the April 11th performance under their sponsorship. A form is included for you to use to sign up sponsors. The last date to turn these in is April 8 th. 3. The best and fastest way to gather votes is to ask businesses to buy ads for the program. We have included a form for advertisement that you can take to businesses. All money that you generate in ad sales counts in your votes. We must receive these no later than April 8 th they must include a business card. 4. Tell everyone about the Idol competition on April 11th and ask them to come out and vote for you. The more people in the audience that night, the more chances for you to get votes. 5. You can turn in any money collected at Pardee Hospital by calling Carol Burke We have attached a form that must be completed and turned in with any money.

3 The Big Night We ask that all performers arrive at Flat Rock Cinema on the 11 th at 6:15 dressed and ready to perform. We will begin ticket sales for the night also at 6:30 doors open at 6:50. We will not sell advance tickets. Tell your family and friends to get there early to get the best seats! We will place all names in a hat and draw names to determine the order that you will perform on April 11 th. On the night of auditions we will allow you to practice your performance between 6:30-6:50 that night. REMEMBER, your performance is not to last more than three minutes. Please bring any money you have collected at that point and not turned in so that we can process as much as possible prior to the big night. During the night the audience will be reminded to vote for the performer of their choice and they are allowed to vote as many times as they want. We will have buckets out in the foyer with each contestant s picture for votes. Again, the audience will vote by putting any monetary contribution into the bucket of their choice and they can vote as many times as they want. After everyone has performed, we will have some special performances while the votes are counted. Donation votes and Judges votes are used to determine the 5 finalists. They each account for 50%.The 5 finalists will be performing on May 20 th. Please continue to get votes.

4 2011 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Henderson County RELAY IDOL SPONSORHIP FORM Sponsorship Opportunities: $25.00 Name in Program $50 ¼ page (business card) ad in program Sponsor Name (as you would like it to appear in event program): Sponsorship Level: $ Contestant Being Sponsored: Sponsor Contact Information: Name: Phone #: address: Please turn these in as soon as possible but no later than April 8 th to the contestant being sponsored, or mail with CHECK payable to the American Cancer Society to address below. If sponsoring at the $50 level, please include your business card to be used in the program. Carol Burke Relay Idol Coordinator 59 Springside Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792

5 HENDERSON COUNTY RELAY IDOL PARTICIPANT DONATION SUBMITTAL FORM Date Submitted: Contestant s Name: $ Amount Submitted: If possible, please write one check for all cash money received. All checks should be made to the American Cancer Society. Are you sponsored by a Relay For Life Team? Yes No If yes, which team: HENDERSON COUNTY RELAY IDOL PARTICIPANT DONATION SUBMITTAL FORM Date Submitted: Contestant s Name: $ Amount Submitted: If possible, please write one check for all cash money received. All checks should be made to the American Cancer Society. Are you sponsored by a Relay For Life Team? Yes No If yes, which team:

6 2011 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Henderson County Relay Idol Registration Form Contestant s Name Stage Name Age: (If under 18, Agreement must also be signed by parent or legal guardian.) Address Home Phone Cell Other Sponsor(s) Name (Individual, Business, or Relay Team) In a few words, tell us why you want to be the 2011 Relay IDOL : Type of music/song you plan to sing (you must sing a cappella for the auditions): Agreement between Participant and Relay For Life of Henderson County I agree to be present for the April 11 th, 2011 audition at Flat Rock Cinemas, and if I am selected as a finalist, the May 20, 2011 competition at Relay For Life of Henderson County at the WNC Agricultural Center. In addition, I agree that my performance will not involve any profanity, promotion of drug use, use of fire or animals, or anything which could be offensive to a general audience. Relay for Life can use my picture for promotion of this event. Performer/Parent Signature Printed Name Register now by mailing your registration form to: Carol Burke 59 Springside Drive Hendersonville, NC ** Please include your Participation/Sponsorship Fee of $ Please make check or money order payable to American Cancer Society. For any questions: Carol Burke ; Michael Absher ; Michele Sparks