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SEARK TEEN PROMISE PROGRAM RULES & REGULATIONS

SEARK TEEN PROMISE PROGRAM
Southeast Arkansas(SEARK)- includes Pine Bluff and all towns locate south of Pine Bluff
There are three (3) phases involved in the program:


PHASE 1: APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE 
Postmarked by April 30, 2011



WORKSHOP THEME:

Becoming A Positive, Poised, Professional, Productive & Polished Young Lady!


PHASE 2: TEEN PROMISE WORKSHOPS
All workshops will be held in Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Saturday's 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
{Workshops are MANDATORY}


Orientation - June 25
Theme: P1  Positive Attitude
Mother/Daughter/Mentor Orientation (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)

Theme: P2  Poise
WORKSHOP 1: Poise/Career Expression & Talent Development (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

WORKSHOP 2: July 16  (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Theme: P3 Productive
Princess/Jr. Teen/Teen's 
Networking/ Interviewing & Resume Development/Etiquette


SPECIAL EVENT: July 23 (10 a.m. - 3p.m.)

Jr. Teen/Teen/Lady Ms must email RSVP by July 17th



WORKSHOP 3: July 30 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Theme: P4  Polished
Body Image/Healthy Choices & Nutrition / Community Service
Little Miss Workshop : Poise & Polished 1:00PM



WORKSHOP 4 & SPECIAL EVENT: August 6  (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Theme: Power5  Professional & Prepared

6th Annual MISS SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS TEEN PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
AUGUST 6, 2011 / 2:30PM
Tickets: $10 

Presenting Sponsors: Pulaski Technical College/Comcast /KARK-Channel 4/Power 92.3
& Delta Regional Authority
Awarding over $5,000 in Scholarships & Prizes! 

***Workshops are closed to the public. Workshops are for participants only. All finalists selected will receive a confirmation letter with workshop location and details. Media interviews can be arranged. Thank you!

All proceeds benefit Southeast Arkansas Teen Promise Scholarship Fund!


QUALIFICATIONS & REGISTRATION PROCESS
QUALIFICATIONS

*The Miss Teen Promise program is open to all female Arkansans age 6and up regardless of race, religion and/or economic status.

*Females age 6 to 40 must be and always have been female, never married or pregnant.

*Each participant must commit to full participation in all phases of the program. Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.

*NO EXPERIENCE required to participate. This is a TRAINING PROGRAM!


REGISTERING FOR THE PROGRAM

Each participant must submit the following:

* Completed application
* One page biographical description
* 4x6 or 5x7 picture (head/face view only)
* Copy of last report card or official transcript
* $20 Application processing fee

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS
WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. 
Please review your application before submitting.


Sponsorship &

Awards

 



Little Miss Category
(Age 6,7,8)

  Prize Package Value: Over $500.00

The (20) semi-finalists are required to pay a $75 non-refundable registration fee due IN FULL 
with submission of application. 

*Little Miss Competition: 1. Introduction 2. Career Expression 3. Formal Wear (White or Pastel color) and,
4. Photogenic

Prizes: $250 Scholarship; $150 Official Teen Promise Promotional Packet: Crown, Trophy, Sash, Crown Case, Flowers; $100 Angel K! Entertainment Inc. Prize Package of school supplies and skincare products.


Princess Category (Age 9,10,11)

Prize Package Value: Over $500.00

There is a $20 application processing fee.  The (15) semi-finalists are required to pay a $100 non-refundable sponsor fee due IN FULL by the second workshop session.  The sponsor fee covers resource materials (workbook), meals, and the official competition T-shirt.  Each participant must have at least (1)  major sponsor who assists the contestant with the sponsorship fee. The sponsor receives publicity in the official program book and is presented during the taped for television program.

*Princess Competition: 1.Essay  2. Interview (5 min.)
3. Formal Wear (White only) 4.Career Expression 5. On-stage Introduction &  
6. Talent (Optional)

Prizes: $250 Scholarship; $150 Official Teen Promise Promotional Packet: Crown, Trophy, Sash, Crown Case, Flowers; $150 Angel K! Entertainment Inc. Prize Package of school supplies and skincare products.


Jr.-Teen Category
(Age 12,13,14 & 15)

Prize Package Value: Over $1,500.00

There is a $20 application processing fee.  The (15) semi-finalists are required to pay a $100 non-refundable sponsor fee due IN FULL by the second workshop session.  The sponsor fee covers resource materials (workbook), meals, and the official competition T-shirt. Each participant must have at least (1)  major sponsor who assists the contestant with the sponsorship fee. The sponsor receives publicity in the official program book and is presented during the taped for television program.
 
*Jr.-Teen Competition: 1.Essay  2. Interview (7 min.)
3. Formal Wear 4.Career Expression 5. Talent  & 
 
6. On-stage Introduction.

Prizes: $500 Scholarship; $200 Official Teen Promise Promotional Packet: Crown, Trophy, Sash, Crown Case, Flowers; $200 Angel K! Entertainment Inc. Prize Package of school supplies and skincare products.

Miss Category (Age 16,17,18)

Prize Package Value: Over $5,000.00

There is a $20 application processing fee.  The (15) semi-finalists are required to pay a $100 non-refundable sponsor fee due IN FULL by the second workshop session.  The sponsor fee covers resource materials (workbook), meals, and the official competition T-shirt.  Each participant must have at least (1)  major sponsor who assists the contestant with the sponsorship fee. The sponsor will receive publicity in the official program book and is recognized during the taped for television program. *Miss Competition: 1.Essay  2. Interview (10 min.) 3. Evening Wear 4. Inspirational Speech  5. Talent and  6. Career Expression.  

Miss participants must complete the Teen Promise Career Choices Exploration program.  The program content will explore the following: Who Am I? What Do I Want? How Do I Get What I Want? The program will conclude with each participant completing a 10-Year Achievement Plan, resume and cover letter.

Prizes: $1,000.00 Scholarship; $500 Official Teen Promise Promotional Packet: Crown, Trophy,Tote bag, Sash, Crown Case, Flowers; $250 Angel K! Entertainment Inc. Prize Package of school supplies and skincare products. Plus, Top-2 Finalist Awards. $2,500 Pulaski Technical College Scholarship. Plus, Top 2 Finalist awards.

Lady Ms. Category
(Age 19 -40)
**Leadership development position- Lady Ms Winner chairs the SEARK Teen Promise Advisory Board
Prize Package Value: Over $2,500.00

There is a $20 application processing fee.  The (15) semi-finalists are required to pay a $100 non-refundable registration fee due IN FULL upon submission of application.  The registration fee covers resource materials (workbook), meals, and the official competition T-shirt.  Each participant must have at least (1)  major sponsor who assists the contestant with the registration fee. The sponsor will receive publicity in the official program book and is recognized during the taped for television program.
 
*Lady Ms. Competition: 1. Interview (10 min.)
3. Formal Wear 4. Professional Wear  6. Motivational Speech &  7. Resume Design. 

Prizes: $500 Cash; $200 Official Teen Promise Promotional Packet: Crown, Trophy,Tote bag, Sash, Crown Case, Flowers; $150 Angel K! Entertainment Inc. Prize Package of school supplies and skincare products; Plus, Top-2 Finalist Awards. $2,500 Pulaski Technical College Scholarship. Plus, Top 2 Finalist awards.

Specialty Awards: Miss Entrepreneur, Outstanding Interview, Miss Public Speaking Award, Total Dedication and Sister Spirit Award.




 


HOW TO APPLY FOR A SPONSORSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
*If you need assistance paying your sponsorship fee, apply for a Sponsorship Scholarship or a Sister-Friend Scholarship.

Jr. Teen/Teen/ Lady Ms participants sponsorship scholarships that pay up to $25 of your sponsorship fee are available for Early Bird Entries.

To qualify,completed application including all attachments and request statement must be received by the EARLY BIRD DEADLINE. The request statement must include a one paragraph statement explaining, "Why I deserve a Sponsorship Scholarship."

-OR APPLY FOR A-

* Sister- Friend Sponsorship Scholarship recruit your sister or a friend to register and you both receive a $40 sponsorship scholarship. Enclose a one paragraph statement naming who you recruited and "Why We deserve a Sister-Friend Sponsorship Scholarship." Both applicants application and all attachments must be received by final entry deadline.



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Founded in 1998, Teen Promise Incorporated is a nonprofit 501 (c ) 3 organization whose mission is to provide leadership training to young females teaching them how to become more positive, poised, professional, productive and polished young ladies. 

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