Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Program Objectives & Goals of the Parade of Pearls Pageant To promote the empowerment of young ladies, led by our example PARADE OF PEARLS PAGEANT --To promote high ideals & character building --To promote social graces & good citizenship --To develop new friendships, provide volunteer service, engage in structured leadership, etiquette, & educational workshops that will enhance their educational & social skills PARADE OF PEARLS: PAGEANT GUIDELINES A. Contestants must be between the ages of five and fourteen. B. A non-refundable entry fee of $50.00 is required by all contestants. Entry fee must be paid by May 13, 2017. C. The contestant who raises the most money will be crowned Queen of the pageant. D. Each contestant must raise a minimum of $500.00 in order to participate in the actual pageant. E. The court will be comprised of the Queen, 1 st runner-up, and 2 nd runner-up. F. The pageant will consist of three categories. 1. Girls ages 5-7 will compete for Little Miss Pink & Green 2. Girls ages 8-11 will compete for Junior Miss Pink & Green 3. Girls ages 12-14 will compete for Teen Miss Pink & green G. Little Miss, Junior Miss, & Teen Miss Pink & Green will be based on appearance, poise, personality, talent, and communication skills. The contestants will be interviewed on stage. H. In order to maximize the pageant experience, contestants are encouraged to attend a minimum of 50% of pageant workshops/activities. I. In order to participate in the opening act, contestants must attend the opening act rehearsal. Time, place and dates to be determined. In the event that a contestant is unable to make a rehearsal, please notify the pageant chairman as soon as possible. J. Parents will be given information sheets to complete and return to the pageant chairman by the specified date. K. All ads & ad money for the pageant s souvenir book must be submitted by August 12, 2017. Participants do not have to wait until the actual due date to turn in ads and ad monies. This can be turned in as money and ads are received. Receipts will be issued for all money turned in. L. All other money raised for the pageant must be submitted no later than August 31, 2017.
Annual Tea A. All contestants, parents, guardians, and family members are encouraged to attend the Tea, which will be held at least one month prior to the pageant providing it is financially feasible. The date/ time of the tea is TBA. B. All contestants will be required to wear Sunday s Best to the Tea. Pageant A. Contestants must wear an uninterrupted long, floor length, white gown (No strapless, halters, low cut, or backless gowns) and white, clear, or silver shoes. B. The pageant will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017. The time of the pageant will be announced at a later date. C. In addition to her gown, each contestant must bring an outfit of choice to model for the judges and an outfit for the talent portion of the pageant. D. Family and friends are encouraged to attend the pageant. Tickets are $5.00 per person. Each contestant will be given one souvenir journal. Additional souvenir journals can be earned for each additional increment of $500.00 raised. Participants are to sell tickets which will go towards their funding. E. Photography is allowed. However, neither the Foundation nor the sorority are responsible for collecting fees and or distributing photos. Workshop Activities The contestants will receive the date, time, and place of each activity from the pageant chairman.
Incentives o Awards Tiaras Trophies Floral Bouquets o Title Recognition Title Awards (Queen, Runner Ups, Miss Pink & Green, etc.) Media Publicity o Competition Prizes Awarded at Pageant
La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane In Partnership with Phi Sigma Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 403 Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 Pearl Information Form Name First Middle Last Address: Home Phone Cell Parents or Guardian s Name Email Address: Date of Birth: Age: Grade: T-shirt size School:
Hobbies Special Talents Referred/Sponsored by: Activities/Organizations Candidate Participates In/Belongs Candidate s Favorite TV Show: Candidate s Favorite Music Artist: Candidate s Future Aspirations: How would you like to be contacted: Phone Call Text Email Cash Method of Payment Personal Check Money Order AKA Member responsible for recruiting child:
La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane Tax ID: 72-1478858 May 13, 2017 Dear Friends, La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane (a.k.a. The Pink and Green Foundation of Louisiana) is thrilled to share exciting news on an upcoming event sponsored by Phi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane. Parade of Pearls, a pageant for females ages five to fourteen will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017. We are working diligently with the pageant contestants to make this event a spectacular and rewarding experience for them. Funds from the pageant will finance our annual scholarship program, as well as other community service programs including our Princess Dress Project, and our ongoing support of the YWCA, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, American Heart Association, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Battered Women s Shelter, and many more. Our souvenir journal will feature advertisements and pictures by various companies, individuals, groups, and organizations. We are requesting your support for our community service activities by placing an ad in our souvenir journal. The rates are: Inside Front, Inside Back or Back Cover $300.00 Full page $100.00 Half page $ 50.00 Fourth page.. $ 35.00 Eighth page (Business Card).... $ 15.00 Patrons. $ 10.00 There is an additional requirement of $15.00 to include pictures in the ads. One picture per ad. Tickets to the pageant are $5.00 each. Please make checks payable to La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Donna L. Newsome, President
La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane Tax ID: 72-1478858 May 13, 2017 Dear Friends, La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane (formerly Phi Sigma Omega Educational and Charitable Foundation) is thrilled to share exciting news on an upcoming event sponsored in collaboration with Phi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Parade of Pearls, a pageant for females ages five to fourteen will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Funds from the pageant will finance our annual scholarship program as well as other community service programs including our Princess Dress Project, ASCEND Youth Enrichment Program, and our ongoing support of the YWCA, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, American Heart Association, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Battered Women s Shelter, local colleges, and many more. We ask for your generous financial support in order to continue our service through these programs. Please consider donating on one of our sponsorship levels and/or purchasing an ad to be displayed in our Souvenir Journal (see attached form(s). All sponsors will receive ten tickets to the pageant, recognition at the pageant, your company s logo on our sponsorship banner and a listing on the sponsorship page in our program. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, with federal tax ID # 72-1478858. As we look to the public and businesses such as yours to support this event, we would greatly appreciate your consideration. Thank you for your support.
La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane In Partnership with Phi Sigma Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 403 Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 Dear Community Partners: Phi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, was chartered in Gonzales, Louisiana in June of 2000. Our chapter has been a consistent and visible presence in Ascension, St. James, St. John the Baptist, and West Baton Rouge Parishes. Phi Sigma Omega s vision is to become the preeminent community service organization in the parishes that we serve by providing quality programs that fall under the International Program Initiatives and that meet the needs of the community. We are both passionate and excited to implement our community based programs which include our ASCEND Youth Enrichment Program. Additionally, we implement multiple initiatives that include health, global poverty, and economic security. In addition to providing services that educate, enlighten, and empower our community, we provide academic scholarships to high school students who wish to attend college, make contributions to the Battered Women s Shelter, Greater Baton Rouge Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, the YWCA and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, as well as Toys for Tots. Additionally, for the past four years, we have sponsored the Princess Dress Project, which provides young ladies of low income families, an opportunity to attend their Junior/Senior Prom. We ask for your generous financial support in order to continue our service through these programs. We are a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Our federal tax id# is 72-1478858. We are sponsoring a Miss AKA pageant on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Please consider purchasing an ad in our souvenir journal to support this event. You are cordially invited to attend this event as well. Tickets can be purchased from any member of our organization for $5.00. Your support and generous contributions are appreciated. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Donna L. Newsome - President
La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane & Phi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Parade of Pearls Pageant Exempt # 72-1478858 Bronze Sponsorship $350.00 - $500.00 Silver Sponsorship Over $501.00 - $700.00 Gold Sponsorship Over $701.00 - $850.00 Platinum Sponsorship Over $851.00-$1000.00 Diamond Sponsorship Over $1000.00 All sponsors will receive ten tickets to the pageant, recognition at the pageant, your company s logo on our sponsorship banner and a listing on the sponsorship page in our program material. In addition, a special award presentation will be made for Gold, Platinum, and Diamond sponsors the day of the pageant. We are enclosing our sponsorship/contribution in the amount of $ to support the work of La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane (formerly Phi Sigma Omega Charitable and Educational Organization) and Phi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Company Name: Address City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax Make checks payable to: La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane Return this form and your contribution to:
La Fondation Rose et Verte de Louisiane P.O. Box 403 Gonzales, La. 70707-0403 Souvenir Journal Ad Prices: ----Inside Front Cover $300.00 ----Inside Back Cover $300.00 ----Back Cover $300.00 -----Full Page $100.00 ----Half Page $50.00 -----Fourth of a Page $35.00 -----Eighth of a Page $15.00 -----Patron $10.00
Pictures are an additional $15.00. One picture per ad. Place ads, pictures, business cards, etc. HERE. Ad sold by: Size of Ad Picture (Add an additional $15.00) Picture No Picture
As you may be aware, Phi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. maintains a website that contains information about the chapter s service projects and programs. From time to time, we may videotape or photograph the chapter s service projects and programs. For the photo(s) or video(s) of someone under the age of 18 to appear on our web page or in a television broadcast, we must obtain written permission. Your child will not be identified by name in photos or published on the web or broadcast on television. Personal information about your child is never posted nor is information indicating the physical location of your child at any given time other than the general participation information about an activity/event at a particular chapter program or service project. Please sign below to allow your child to be part of these good news stories about our chapter program(s) or service project(s). I give permission for my child s picture, voice, or work to appear in television broadcasts, videos, photos, and/ or published on Phi Sigma Omega Chapter s website. I understand that information broadcast on television and or published on Phi Sigma Omega Chapter s website may be accessed by the general public at any time. Child s Name Signature of Parent/ Guardian Date AA