America’s Touch of Class
Pageants 2009
At-Large State National Information
TO CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR STATE IS AVAILABLE CONTRACT US
A.S.A.P.
We
are proud to offer you
an opportunity to compete for your state title as an
AT-LARGE CONTESTANT status by way of an
Online questionnaire that is graded by a panel of judges across America.
This will decide the state winners that will be competing on stage for the
national title of the National titles for America’s Touch Of Class 2009.
This will be held on June 21st thru 25th, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the
Clark County Theater of Performing Arts.
What does an at large contestant status mean?
At
large contestants are ladies that believe that they can compete on a
national level to represent and promote a platform like breast cancer,
heart disease, saying no to drugs, etc. or a platform choice that they feel
is dear to their hearts and become founders to the cause.
The at large
contestant qualifies herself by answering a questionnaire that is questions
that relate to their opinions on various subjects. The questionnaire is the
application that all contestants sign up with. All answers are confidential
and will never be known by anyone including the judges. Your name and
address is removed. When the questionnaires are received you are given a
number and only the corporate office knows the number given to each
contestant’s application.
We do not
give out titles, but award them to those that receive the highest points
overall from one given state. The at large title carries the same amount of
clout as a contestant that receives the state title by a live audience
competition. So, everyone will not know who has had a live state competition
or one by way of the internet. Everyone has identical crowns and banners.
Everyone starts out even across the board when it comes to the national
competition. All positions are awarded by the person that has the highest
points from the judging of the questionnaires from judges that are in
different areas of the United States. After a state is filled with a state
representative the local city and county positions are filled the same way
as the at large state positions. Each state representative gets to know
these ladies from her state, which will in time compete for the state title
next year.
We are
celebrating our 20th year
of producing programs where character is built, memories are made, and
dreams are realized. This opportunity is unlike any other. The America’s
Touch Of Class Pageants staff is dedicated a team of ladies that celebrate
America’s greatness as we search out, recognize, and encourage it’s future
leaders. Our purpose is to help you improve your communication skills,
appreciate yourself worth, gain self-confidence, and set new exciting goals
for their
future.
The saying
below is one that we LOVE!
"One determined person can make a significant difference, and a small group
of determined people can change the course of history."
You can shine in the spotlight
as you proceed to fulfill your goals as a representative in America’s
Touch of Class Pageant System. America’s Touch Of Class is the opportunity
to showcase your abilities and gifts you were born with to be a successful
queen.
An
exciting family vacation beckons you and your family
at The Orleans Casino. Enjoy the beauty
of Las Vegas, the
most exciting city in the world! The Orleans provides an exciting
and beautiful atmosphere for vacations, conferences, and business travels.
Entering is easy! You have
nothing to lose!
Complete the application. Then email your
picture to
Corporate@americastouchofclass.com
of
yourself.
Clear photos please!...
Yes, it is that easy!
After
the state representatives are selected from the questionnaires, they will
accept their title by purchasing the
Official State Crown and Official
Sash
from us for
$195.00. It
helps to identify you to the general public as being a member of A.T.O.C.
by wearing the same crowns and sashes.
If you are selected as one of the new state representative for your
state, your National Entry fee is
$295.00.
This fee supports the cost of what it takes to stage a first class show. It
pays for the entertainment, emcees, National Crowns, Sashes, and Scepters.
Gifts, transportation during the pageant events, food (during some competition
times) , technicians, sound
and lights, theater and Insurance licenses require by the state of Nevada.
Payments by credit cards can be handled by PayPal. Payment arrangements
can be requested at the amounts you want to use until paid in full.
The
$295.00
fee does
not cover your food, travel expenses to and from the host city, or hotel
room accommodations at the host hotel that is mandatory for you to stay at
during competition week.
There
will be plenty of free evenings that you can share with your families while
you are on your free time to enjoy Las Vegas in the evenings. We do not
charge thousands of dollars to compete in A.T.O.C., this way you are aware
of how your money is spent to set your budget.
You’ll
discover how easy it is to prepare for the nationals as our friendly staff
will assist and guide you in achieving your abilities to present yourself
to your full potential and who knows you could go home as the next
reigning national queen. Information will be sent to you to prepare you.
No experience is necessary. Group instructions will be available if
needed during rehearsals time.
No advertisements are required. If you wish to buy an ad page for the
National Program book a price list and ad sizes will be sent to you at
a later date. If you need to do
sponsored advertisements to offset the National Fees we will work
with you.
Divisions are:
Miss Teen
(14-17) Miss (17-up) (Never been Married) Mrs. (18 - up -legally Married)
Ms. (18 – up)
(single mother –divorcee or widowed)
In addition to the national
titles there will be other awards presented to top 4 runners-up, plus
Photogenic Winner, Physical Fitness Winner, Director's, Congeniality, and
Evening Gown Awards given out.
The judging is based on
self-confidence, individuality, intelligence, and above all else is your
inner beauty.
National
Level Areas of competition are:
Private Personal Interview (25%) (Panel-style)
COMPETITION WARDROBE
- You will be required to provide your
own competition wardrobe.
Opening
number State Costume - An outfit
that reflects the state that you are representing (No Points) Finals Night
1. Evening Gown
- Cost of gown is not a consideration when being judged.
There are no requirements regarding the gown other than the hem line should
touch the floor but the front can be elevated , fit you well, and compliment you and your physical features. You can
change gowns the second night if you are a finalist. It is your choice.
2. Private Personal Interview (panel-style)
- Personal interview is business suit ….. This is your time to shine
showing the business woman from within you….something similar that you would
wear to a job interview.
3. One or Two Piece Swimsuit
- A one or two piece suit that compliments your figure. It can be your choice of color
and style with the exception that No Thongs allowed … another name is T
backs. A sarong or wrap, and panty hose are optional choices. Clear
sandals or High heeled flesh colored are recommended. Swimsuit can be
changed to another on the second night if you are a finalist. It is your
choice.
4. Red Cocktail Dress
- For platform speech during prelim night. All speeches are to be no shorter
then 15 sec. and no long then 30 sec. This will be your presentation for
your platform of choice. No points are given for the red cocktail dress.
This can be as fancy and glamorous as you wish! Skirt length must be no
longer then knee length!
5. Modeling
- An outfit that you can model that shows off
your modeling style. This can be something out of your own wardrobe. You are
judged on how you model (sell) the outfit as if someone would be buying it.
Your modeling outfit can be changed the second night if you are a finalist.
It is your choice.
DEADLINES AND PAYMENT PLAN INFORMATION
– Your state crown and sash fee of
$195.00
this fee
will secure your title. You will receive your Official Crown and Sash
after your fees are paid in full. You can then start making appearances and
community work on getting credit for your appearances for the “ATOC Woman
of the Year” title.
If other payment arrangements
are necessary, please speak with us and we would be happy to help out in any
way possible. Remember we are here for you! The following links of the
applications will give you the choice that best fits your needs.
