Miss Burwell Rodeo2017

Welcome to the 2017 Miss Burwell Rodeo Pageant

OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Miss Burwell Rodeo CommitteeJennifer GideonAndrea SeidelKayla Cone

Theresa Petska

The 2017 pageant will be held July 21st and 22nd, 2017 in conjunction with the Little Miss Burwell and Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Calcutta in Burwell

The 2017 queen will win a trophy saddle, custom belt buckle, scholarship, and a travel fund for appearances. Other prizes will be awarded to First Runner-Up, and as well as for horsemanship, appearance, personality, congeniality and more! We are very proud of our pageant and the sponsors that provide the dollars to purchase these prices.

All contestants will receive an assortment of gifts from area businesses and donors as well!

We look forward to your involvement in our pageant this year. If you have questions please do not hesitate to give us a call at 308-730-0580.

Entries are to be postmarked & emailed by June 27, 2017 to:Theresa Petska81570 475th AveOrd, NE 68862

thpetska@gmail.comCell (308) 730-0580

Western Regards,The Miss Burwell Rodeo Committee

Miss Burwell Rodeo is…

A lady who wishes to be a leader in our community, her community, and who would like to promote the Western Way of Life and the sport of Rodeo. You will be acting as an official representative of the Burwell Community as well as being an Ambassador of Nebraska Big Rodeo; therefore, portrayal of good sportsmanship, moral and ethical character are a required. This position does require making appearances throughout the year that will require travel, but also the opportunity to gain many educational experiences throughout the State.

EXPECTATIONS AND ELIGIBILTY OF POTENTIAL CONTESTANT’S

A. Any unmarried girl who is a resident of the State of Nebraska and who will be 18 AND a high school graduate by contest date and not more than 24 years of age.

B. The girl must not have ever been married, pregnant, or given birth to a child or currently living with an unrelated male.

C. The girl must not hold any other queen title that will not be relinquished within two weeks following the Miss Burwell Rodeo pageant, with discretion of the Miss Burwell

Rodeo Committee. Any infractions of these rules can result in disqualification or application refusal.

D. Any girl who may then win the Miss Burwell Rodeo title will not be allowed to hold any other title for the year of her reign as Miss Burwell Rodeo, unless she receives the title two (2) weeks before the next Miss Burwell Rodeo Queen pageant. The title of Miss Rodeo Nebraska is excluded from this rule; however, she must still fulfill her obligations as stated in the Miss Burwell Rodeo contract.

E. In the event that she should marry, become pregnant, or live with an unrelated male in a domestic manner, she will relinquish all rights and benefits to the first runner-up. Should she conduct herself in an immoral or improper manner by committee standards, she will receive ONE written warning along with a conference between herself, committee members, a rodeo board member, and her parents. If in need of a second warning, she will relinquish all rights, prizes and other benefits to the first runner-up.

F. In the event that the first runner-up is unable to fulfill the obligation of Miss Burwell Rodeo, if she is called to do so, prizes will be returned to the committee, and the decision whether to appoint another contestant to the title or have no queen will be at the committee’s discretion.

ENTRY FORMSAll entry forms, fact sheets, and photos must be postmarked no later than June 27, 2017. The following will be required with the application:

Non-refundable entry fee of $75 Signed and completed entry application One 8x10 and Three billfold size colored Head and shoulder photo. (this is the same

pose) You will need to have Western Attire including a hat in this picture. A copy of your birth certificate Proof of high school graduation or equivalent

HOUSINGAll contestants will be lodged at a queen’s home determined by the committee. Rooms and meals will be taken care of during the contest for the contestants. However, we do recommend that you bring snacks, water etc that you will have throughout. The contest will officially end after the coronation on Wednesday evening. Following the Wednesday evening performance, the newly crowned Miss Burwell Rodeo 2017 will be asked to meet with the committee to collect her prizes and briefly go over guidelines. Thursday morning, she will meet the committee at a breakfast to read and sign her contract, as well as go over expectations with her in depth. She is welcome to bring a parent or guardian to this event. She will then reign over the rest of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Celebration.

QUEEN MOTHERContestants will be under the supervision of a “queen mom” from the time that they arrive until they leave on Saturday evening. The “queen mom” will escort the contestants to and from ALL functions during the pageant. The queen mom is available to help with any small need that may arise during the contest, such as forgotten toiletries or other personal emergencies. Contestants will be released after the Style Show on Saturday, but will be expected to return on Wednesday for coronation.

PARENTS

If parents plan to attend the contest, they are to attend contestant orientation on Friday. No one will be allowed to converse with the contestants during the competition without a committee member being present during the conversation. Failure to comply could result in automatic disqualification from the pageant. The committee will be available in the case of grievance complaints. All grievances must be given in writing to the committee FIVE hours prior to coronation. The committee will then meet with a rodeo board member to discuss the complaint. At orientation, we will also talk to your parents to let them know the ins and outs of the pageant, let them know what they can and cannot attend, and answer any other questions they may have.

PHONE USAGE

Contestants are to leave their cell phones with their parents or in their trailer during the duration of the pageant. If a parent needs to contact a contestant, or if there is an emergency, you may contact the pageant coordinators or the queen mom, and those phone numbers will be given out at orientation.

TRANSPORTATIONTransportation will be provided to the contestants during the pageant. Parents and relatives will be responsible for their own transportation and lodging during the contest. Please be advised that the rooms in town fill up quickly, so it is important to make reservations early! It is very important that contestants adhere to time constraints as the schedule is made and will be kept.

JUDGINGA. Three judges will judge all categories of the pageant. Judges are selected for their

expertise in all areas of the competition. B. There will also be silent judging present somewhere during the competition and will

award the girls up to 25 pts based on attitude, willingness to get along with others, poise, presence and overall appearance.

C. Promptness is an important trait of a rodeo queen. As such, all contestants are to be ready at the scheduled time to leave. Failure to be on time will result in a loss of up to 10 points for the first offense, and disqualification on the second. If a contestant encounters a problem that would cause her to be late, she should let her chaperone or the coordinators know immediately so as to not disrupt the scheduled events.

JUDGED EVENTS:

HORSES/ HORSEMANSHIP

There will be two rounds of horsemanship in the MBR competition. You may need assistance getting your horse ready for Horsemanship as well as someone to take care of them. The first round will be a free-style pattern (MBR Pattern #1). The contestants will then draw a second horse to do MBR Pattern #2. (rail work). Spurs may be used if the saddle horse contractor deems it necessary. Please bring a pair of spurs, as well as your own flag boot. Please make sure that the horses used in competition are used to arena noises and flags. Contestants may ride their own horses at coronation and for the grand entries, but proper equipment is expected. Contestants Scores will be reflections of:*Horsemanship: control of the horse

* Balance: The ability to sit in a saddle, position of hands, feet and seat. *Mounting and Dismounting* Saddling and care of the Horse: Questions may be asked*The understanding and skill of the Contestant will be judged, not the horse and equipment* Dress for Horsemanship contest will be: A western, long-sleeved shirt which may be colored and/or tailored with or without embellishments, western jeans which may be colored, belt, boots, and a hat. (Don’t forget your Flag Boot). No vests, jackets, chaps, or gloves . All attire should be neat and fit properly. Sponsor considerations is appreciated. *Showmanship should be considered since your personality does project from horseback to the audience and Judges.* Rain gear is appropriate if approved by the committee* Equine Boots are allowed* Stallions are not allowed* Use of hackamores/mechanical hackamores, gag bits, or martingales will not be allowed* NO one including coaches, family or friends of the contestant will be allowed in the arena prior to the horsemanship competition. If it is discovered that someone associated with the Contestant has been in the arena the Contestant will have twenty-five points deducted from the total Horsemanship score. YOU WILL BE GIVEN 20 minutes prior to the contest to warm up your horses in the arena.

WRITTEN TEST

Contestants will be required to take a written test consisting of questions related to the sport of rodeo, equine knowledge, current events, pageant rule book etc The written test score will count toward the Contestants total score. Test will be given to the judges for reference.

MISS CONGENIALITY

All Contestants will vote for Miss Congeniality during the pageant.

PHOTOGENIC

The picture you submit will be used for the photogenic portion of the contest. It will carry a score of 50 in the overall count in the total score.

PERSONALITY

The purpose of this division is to select a Contestant who scores the highest in: Intelligence Education: conversational ability in rodeo, current events, and other areas with a

emphasis on grammar and enunciation Attractiveness: Not necessarily to mean beauty, but rather the Contestant radiates self-

confidence without making an issue of it, shows maturity, high moral standards, sincerity and integrity.

Personality reflections: this includes the Contestant’s style of attire, overall appearance, magnetism, and eye appeal.

A genuine interest in other people Self-projection: The ability to project one’s own personality no matter where you are. Promptness in keeping the pageant schedule

Personality scores will be accumulated not only from the personality interviews, but from other areas of the competition; horsemanship, interviews, your resume, public appearances, radio interviews, style show, speech and impromptu, and modeling

SPEECH/IMPROMPTUEach Contestant will be expected to write and deliver a 2 minute about the State of Nebraska or an aspect of the State of Nebraska. The delivery of the speech will be during the Style Show. Impromptu questions will also be asked during the Style Show. Reminders:* 2 minute speech*Contestants are judged on the content, grammar usage, delivery, introduction, conclusion, quality of voice and listening ability*Notes are discouraged and Props are not allowed*Points will be deducted for going over or under the two minute time limit

APPEARANCE

The purpose of this division is to select the Contestant who scores highest in:*Attractiveness: * Grooming: to include neatness and cleanliness in every detail, such as complexion, hands, fingernails, hair and clothing. * Poise and Posture: Ladylike behavior in EVERY situation*Knowledge of Proper Western Attire: Contestants should be aware of what is fashionable and appropriate in western dress, with particular attention given to color coordination. No fashion boots are allowed, Cleavage must be covered, bras are required and long sleeves are required. * Appearance scores will be accumulated throughout all areas of the competition to include horsemanship, interviews, style show and modeling.

INTERVIEWS Each contestant will be interviewed individually and privately by the judges and may be

interviewed on many categories Judges’ questions asked will test the Contestants knowledge of the Pageant, Rodeo,

Horsemanship/ Horses, current events, and the Community of Burwell. During the interview the answers should be in depth In addition the contestants will be interviewed and judged in a group/ radio interview.

CLOTHING REQUIREMENTSMiss Burwell Rodeo Schedule

Orientation/ Test/ Radio Interviews: Fashion Forward Outfit

Style Show Set up/Community BBQ:

Casual Summer outfit

Horsemanship:Dress for Horsemanship contest will be: A western, long-sleeved shirt which may be colored and/or tailored with or without embellishments, western jeans which may be colored, belt, boots, and a hat. (Don’t forget your Flag Boot). No vests, jackets, chaps, or gloves . All attire should be neat and fit properly. Sponsor considerations is appreciated.

Personal Interview:Dress/or Skirt with a Jacket (This outfit can also be worn for the Style Show)

Speech:Dress/ or Skirt with a Jacket (this is an outfit you could wear for Personal interview as well)

Style Show: You will also need a jean outfit (this could be the same outfit you wore for horsemanship)

We will also be taking a picture of you on Saturday in your Interview Outfit.

SCHEDULE: For Miss Burwell Rodeo

Friday, July 2112:30 pm Contestant Orientation - Meet @ Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Grounds at the

Ticket Info Booth (round building next to Hwy 11 @ second entrance gate. We will meet here and show you the queen barn and have you get horses settled. *Contestant/MBR Queen/Parents please attend

1:00 pm Test at the Baptist Church. Contestants Only/ MBR

2:30 pm Radio Interview with JJ at KNLV/ MBR and Contestants only

4:30 pm Move into Queen House: Your parents may help you if needed.

5:30 pm Chamber of Commerce BBQ: Your Family is welcome to join you

7:00 pm Style Show set up and practice: Legion Club /MBR and Contestants only

SATURDAY, July 22 8:30 am Horsemanship : this is open to the Public

11:00 am Photo shoot at the Baptist Church: Contestants/MBR/Judges

11:30 am Personal Interviews: Contestants/MBR/JudgesLunchStyle Show Review

5:00 PM Get Ready/Dinner for Contestants and visiting Royalty

5:30 pm Social Time6:00 pm Style Show Dinner & Speeches : If your family would like to reserve

tickets they are $12

WEDNESDAY, July 26th

6:30 pm Please have horses ready, warmed up and you are ready. We will meet at the Queen barn and proceed to the track. We will discuss Coronation at this time.

7:30 pm Rodeo and Coronation

Thursday, July 9 AM Miss Burwell Rodeo 2017 Contract Signing –

MBR Parents & Committee Only

SCHEDULE FOR LITTLE MISS BURWELL *Parents will be allowed to be with their child throughout the pageant except in the personal interviews. SATURDAY, July 22

9:30 am Orientation10:00 am Horsemanship11:30 am Lunch at the Baptist Church1:00 pm Photo Shoot1:00 pm Interviews2:30 pm Speech delivery and Judged at the Baptist Church5:00 pm Supper at the Legion and prepare for Style Show6:30 pm Style Show

WEDNESDAY, July 26

6:30 pm Queens Barn for Orientation of Coronation7:30 pm Rodeo and Coronation

CONTACT INFO

Queen Coordinator: Kayla Cone 308-214-1468Queen Mom: Pat Mitchell – 308-201-0071Sponsor Coordinator: Andrea Seidel – 308-214-0794MBR Treasurer/ Little Miss Coordinator: Theresa Petska – 308-730-0580MBR Fashion Show/Sponsor Liaison: Jenny Gideon – 308-214-0991

AUDITORSAt the end of each individual competition, each judge will place his/her score sheet in a manila envelope; seal it and sign his/her name across the flap. A committee member will then collect the envelopes and deliver them to an Auditor for tabulation. At the end of the pageant, the auditor will determine the contestant with the highest score in each division and the highest grand score will be awarded MBR 2017 title. The original judge’s sheets and tabulation sheet will be filed with the MBR Chairman. No score sheets will be posted or given to contestants. After the competition, the Chairman will put together the contestants’ score in each judged division and the high score in that division which will be mailed to the contestant along with that individual’s comments.

SCHOLARSHIPThe scholarship to MBR 2017 will be honored at the school of the winner’s choice. The money will be awarded as follows: ½ to the fall semester and ½ to the spring semester. Theresa Petska must receive a letter of notification from the school Registrar’s Office stating that the scholarship recipient has registered for classes. This letter must be received by Oct. 15, 2017 for the fall semester, and by Feb. 15, 2018 for the spring semester. The scholarship money will be sent directly to the school. Scholarship monies must be claimed during the year of reign, or an official letter with reason for not using the scholarship must be submitted for review to the committee. A decision on whether or not to extend the scholarship beyond the year of reign lies with the committee and will be determined based on individual circumstances. Should a contestant be out of college, arrangements will be made to use the scholarship to pay off student loans or use at a trade school.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS OF MISS BURWELL RODEO

As MBR you will assume the duties of the title immediately following coronation.

Things to be done IMMEDIATELY following coronation:1. Prepare business cards.2. Prepare bios for rodeos and appearances. You should have one short and one long bio.3. Thank you’s to award donors and pageant sponsors. THESE WILL BE SENT OUT NO

LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN OFFICIAL WRITE-UP, AS WELL AS A DEDUCTION IN YOUR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD.

4. Article in Burwell Tribune to introduce yourself. You are to write a minimum of three throughout the year. The first is due by Aug. 15, the second by Jan. 30., and a third “goodbye” letter by July 7.

5. It should be understood that undertaking the responsibility of this title does present a financial obligation to the winner. While we do offer a scholarship and traveling fund to offset the costs of being Miss Burwell Rodeo, they may not cover everything. Inability to represent the title because of financial difficulties is not an excuse for non-attendance at

required appearances. We will do everything in our power to help you financially do the job, and if an additional fundraiser is needed, it will be considered, but if you are unable to pay for any travel yourself, you should strongly consider whether this title is a good fit for you.

Below is a tentative schedule. Often MBR will add appearances, and we encourage that, but all other appearances must be approved by the Burwell Queen Committee. (Contact Kayla Cone for changes to these requirements)

REQUIRED APPEARANCES FOR 2017-2018Oregon Trail Rodeo (Hastings, NE) – min. 2 daysBurwell Chamber of Commerce booth, NE State Fair (can split Labor Day weekend) – Grand Island, NELas Vegas Send-Off Celebration for Miss Rodeo Nebraska (Location TBA Oct/Nov)Miss Rodeo Nebraska Coronation (usually early January)Burwell Chamber Christmas Events – 1st Saturday in DecemberOmaha Boat Show (February) –Friday evening through 2 p.m. on Sunday – MANDATORY APPEARANCE – NO EXCEPTIONS)NebraskaLand Days/ Buffalo Bill Rodeo (North Platte, NE - June) – min. 2 daysBurwell Ag Appreciation Event – June 2017Old West Trails Rodeo (Crawford, NE – July 2-4) – min 2 daysBurwell Rotary Club – can be done anytime during year (Tuesday’s @ noon)Hosting a MBR queen clinic

OPTIONAL APPEARANCES FOR 2017-2018Ak-Sar-Ben/River City Round Up (this is changing to Grand Island) Kimball County Rodeo (Kimball, NE, early August)Lincoln PRCA Championship Rodeo (Lincoln, NE, January)Miss Rodeo Nebraska Queen Clinic (North Platte, NE, usually 2nd weekend in March)

The new Miss Burwell Rodeo may add appearances that are approved by the committee including events and celebrations in her area, etc. Travel funds awarded by Nebraska’s Big Rodeo may not cover all expenses related to mandatory appearances. It will be the responsibility of the queen to cover her own expenses beyond what is awarded. She may obtain her own sponsors, but must approve said sponsors with queen committee before approaching anyone. Any potential sponsor in conflict with a NBR or MBR sponsor will not be considered.

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM2017 Miss Burwell Rodeo Pageant

(May be retyped)

Entry Form MUST be kept within the original Microsoft Word Document format & emailed as such. There is a $75 entry fee that is non-refundable. A hard copy entry must be sent/postmarked by June 27, 2017 Theresa Petska, 81570 475th Ave Ord, Ne 68862

Full Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________ Zip Code: ______________________

Telephone #: __________________________________________________________________

Birthdate: ___________________________________Age: _____________________________

Parent’s Names: _______________________________________________________________

Your Current Occupation: ________________________________________________________

High School and/or College you have attended (Please include major): _____________________

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Honors/Awards: _______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Riding/Rodeo Experience: ________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Other interests: _________________________________________________________________

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Why would you like to be Miss Burwell Rodeo? _______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________The above information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I hereby agree to enter the 2017 Miss Burwell Rodeo pageant under the rules set forth. I agree to waive any liability of Miss Burwell Rodeo Pageant or Nebraska’s Big Rodeo committees in route to and from, and during the contest. I have read all the rules, and understand the responsibilities required of me should I be selected as Miss Burwell Rodeo.

APPLICANT: __________________________________

CONTESTANT ELIGIBILITY FORM

1. Contestant must be a high school graduate by contest date and not more than 24 years of age.

2. Contestant certifies that she does not have any children, nor has she ever been pregnant, and is not currently living with an unrelated male.

3. She may not hold any other queen title that will not be relinquished within two weeks following the pageant. She will not be allowed to hold any other title for the year of her reign as MBR, unless she receives the title two (2) weeks before the 2015 pageant. The title of Miss Rodeo Nebraska is the only exclusion of this rule.

4. Any infractions of these rules will result in disqualification or application refusal.5. In the event that the 2017 MBR should marry during the year of her reign or live with a

male in a domestic manner, she will forfeit all awards and title to the first runner-up. In the same manner, if she chooses to conduct herself in an immoral or improper manner by committee standards, she will receive ONE written warning along with a conference between herself, committee members, a rodeo board member, and her parents. If in need of a second warning, she will relinquish all rights and awards, and pay back any monies already awarded to her.

6. The pageant committee will not require that the queen compete for the Miss Rodeo Nebraska title, however the committee strongly recommends that she compete and will do everything possible to help her in her journey to win the state pageant.

I hereby state that I have read and understand the above rules and regulations set forth by the Miss Burwell Rodeo Committee and the requirements of the Contestant Eligibility stated above.

Contestant: _____________________________________________________

Witness: ________________________________________________________

Photo Release

I hereby grant permission for the photos of ____________________________(contestant) to be used for advertising and in newspaper articles during the 2017 Miss Burwell Rodeo competition.

_________________________________Signature of party responsible for photo release (photographer)

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

CONTESTANT NAME: _________________________________

A. I hereby enter the Miss Burwell Rodeo Pageant and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the contest.

B. I understand that there are risks competing in the pageant July 21st, 22nd, and participating in Nebraska’s Big Rodeo to be held JULY 26rd – 29th, 2017 in Burwell, NE.

C. I, my heirs, legatees, and personal representatives hereby release the Miss Burwell Rodeo pageant, committee, and Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, directors and members, from all claims, demands, actions and causes of action of any sort for injury sustained to my person or damage or loss to my property resulting from my participation in any part of the Miss Burwell Rodeo pageant, pageant events, or events of/at Nebraska’s Big Rodeo.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RELEASE OF LIABILITYI hereby certify that I have the permission and consent of my parents/guardians to participate in the activities of the 2017 Miss Burwell Rodeo Pageant. I also certify that my participation is voluntary.

CONTESTANT: ____________________________________________________

WITNESS: __________________________________________________________

NOTARIZED BY:

MISS BURWELL RODEO PAGEANT MEDICAL INFORMATION

(This information will be used by the pageant committee and also the “queen mom” and queen’s home.)

CONTESTANT’S NAME: ______________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME/CELL PHONE: __________________________________

This will be used to reach a parent/guardian in case of emergency during the pageant.

LODGING (include room number and phone number. This is where the parent/guardian or other contact can be reached during the pageant.) __________________________________________

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Is the contestant currently on medication: _____________ If yes, what kinds of medications and

dosage:________________________________________________________________________

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Any allergies: __________________________________________________________________

Any other pertinent information that the committee should know:

_________________________________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________

Applicant: _________________________________________________________________