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Miss Chick Pageant Plans
Miss Chick registration remains open until July 30th with discounted
registration through July 15th. Pageant organizers are making
plans to continue the 69-year tradition despite COVID. While
decisions are not final, procedures are being outlined to maintain
safety and social distancing. These additional steps involve
limiting attendance, organizing social distancing and providing masks
to contest participants and organizers. In person interviews held
prior to the pageant will be completed via Zoom. 2020 is an
opportunity for contestants to display the spirit of leadership that
has been a hallmark of Miss Chick.
The pageant provides an opportunity for young ladies to win up to
$1,000 and the life time title of Miss Chick. The contest,
sponsored by Versailles Savings & Loan and Versailles Poultry Days,
Inc., will take place August 14 & 15, 2020 beginning with personal
interviews at noon on August 14th and the onstage interview beginning
at 2 PM on August 15th in the old VHS High School gymnasium located at
459 S. Center Street in Versailles.
Contestants do not need to be from Versailles or even Darke
County. Contestants may reside in any contiguous county including
Miami, Mercer, Montgomery, Shelby, Auglaize, Preble, Jay, Randolph and
Wayne. Contestants must be females and 16 years of age by the day
of the contest, and no older than 19 years of age (Limited to
graduating high school seniors of the class of 2020.)
After 69 years of celebrating vibrant, dynamic young women as part of
the Poultry Days Festival, the Miss Chick pageant has earned its place
as a rich community tradition. Members of the Miss Chick court
promote the festival throughout their reign acting as ambassadors to
the Ultimate Frisbee community that participates in the tournament held
in conjunction with the festival and at several other local festivals.
The court also participates in philanthropic events that raise funds
for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Wounded Warrior Project,
and/or conducts events like Confident Chicks Night; a program created
to inspire and uplift young women.
In addition to the honor of representing Poultry Days during their reign, the chosen
Miss Chick will receive flowers, a plaque, crown and $1,000; First
Runner-up will receive flowers, a plaque, and $400; and Second
Runner-up will receive flowers, a plaque, and $200.
Sponsors can be any high school organization (including athletic teams,
clubs, band and musical), 4-H clubs, and businesses. A list of
potential sponsors and contacts is available from the pageant
chairpersons if contestants should require help in securing
sponsorship. Early applicants will receive a discounted entry fee
of $5 payable by the sponsor or contestant. The early application
deadline for entries will be July 18, 2020. After this date
contestants will be subject to a $10 entrance fee. Final deadline
for entries is August 1, 2020. Anyone interested becoming
involved as a sponsor or contestant should contact Amanda or Madelyn
via misschick.vpd@gmail.com or follow the link to the application form
via the Poultry Days website.
Contestants will be judged on the following basis: 1) Appearance - 25%, 2) Clothing - 25%
3) Poise, ability to speak, platform presence - 25%, 4) Personal Interview - 25%
For more information and the application, please visit www.versaillespoultrydays.com
or like our Facebook page, Miss Chick - Versailles Poultry Days.
The 69th annual Versailles Poultry Days will be held the weekend of
August 14th with a theme of “Loaded Up and Cluckin.”
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