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Rules and Regulations

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS For Contestant/Entrant, and Queen.

*Entrant must be married and living with her husband by July 1, 2015

*Entrant must be at least 21 years of age.

*Entrant must be of good moral character. Entrant must be a U.S. Citizen.

*Entrant agrees that the decisions of the judges are final.

*Entrant agrees to attend and compete in this year’s Mrs. United States pageant in Las Vegas, NV.

*All title holders must pay a refundable application fee of $75, and their Title Registration of $695 in full 1 month before the actual Pageant is held. (refund of the $75 application fee if you are not chosen) 

 

If selected the winner of her state, and further agrees to abide by all the required services, rules and regulations governing this pageant.  The term entrant is defined as a naturally born female meeting the criteria outlined in the rules and regulations.

 

*Must attend the pre-show camp in 2016 (date to be announced)

 

*Arrive In the afternoon in Albuquerque on Friday, April 22nd, 2016, For the Pageant, at the venue/ hotel for practices and events and interview, and stay at the hotel over night at your own expense ( food and lodging ), ( hotel discounts and info to come ).  Saturday evening family pool party will be held at the hotel and will be a fun time for all! We will celebrate together…You will make your own reservations ask for the Mrs. NM United States Room Block. It is recommended you stay Friday night and Saturday night. * Saturday night is mandatory.

 

*Purchase the required attire for the opening number from our vendor. (2016 is sponsored fashion, so purchase may not be required)

 

*Entrant will follow the dress code of the show, the Friday/Saturday events, and any stage clothing recommendations i.e. style of swim suit.

 

* Husband is Required to attend in tuxido and will have small stage apperance (no speaking) . If husband is in millitary and can not attend, you may have an approved stand in.

 

*Sell 1 page ad for program/calendar for $300, to be turned in by March 1, 2016. Delegates can sell more than 3 ads and recieve one free  for each ad sold. (over 3) 

 

*Submit photos ( head shots for your bio in the program/calendar by March 1, 2016 )

 

*In the event entrant has paid for their title in full and cannot compete, She may, at the approval of the directors, sell her title or pass on her title to someone else within a reasonable time frame ( before program deadlines ). Otherwise there are no refunds. Read the Rules and Regualtions carefully.

Reasons for no refunds are as follows but are not limited to: Expenses encure as soon as you apply and are approved for a title, we spend time and money ordering items and registering you into the pageant. Press Releases for local media and cover photos for Social Media are created. Marketing you on facebook and including you in our information group, All of this is worth both time and money. We also hold and pay for venues in advance, in accordance to how many delegates have registered. The size of the room depends on how many delegates. 

 

EACH ENTRANT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO Retain Sponsors, Sell additional Ad pages, participate in our princess/prince program and host Fundraisers to help off set any costs.

 

**The entrant understands that the pageant is not responsible for any accident or injury incurred in travel to and from the pageant, or at the pageant itself. The entrant will take full responsibility for and agrees to release the Mrs. United States Pageant Inc., its directors and agents from all liability to entrant to any losses, damages, claims or debts incurred by or made by entrant in connection with this pageant. Directors reserve the right to reclaim a title from an entrant.  In the event that it is discovered that a title holder is not representing a positive, professional and upstanding reputation, either in person and/or on Social Media an Entrant may lose their title with no refund.

 

Queen Requirements for her Reign:

 

*Appearances in crown and sash one time a month at a minimum are required.

*Wearing something appropriate for the occasion, with your official crown and sash.

*Appearances may be chosen by the Queen with the approval of the directors and should represent NM. However; the directors will also have opportunities for the Queen to attend events headed by Sponsors of Mrs. New Mexico United States and should be a priority.

*On occasion, there will be opportunities to gain media attention for your title and the directors of the pageant will help with media releases and appearances before the National Mrs. United States Pageant. We realize that our Pageant winners are different. Many hold full time jobs, have families, so all of this is taken into consideration when scheduling the one appearance a month.  The chosen Queen will be held to keeping up with the appearance they presented at the Mrs. New Mexico United States Pageant.

 

The Judging is based on:

* panel style 10 minute personal interview 

* swimsuit competition 

* evening gown competition 

* On stage question 

The competition is based on personality, charm, poise, beauty, and the ability to articulate. Results determined by a panel of distinguished judges.

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