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CONTESTANT COMMUNICATIONS

MS. U.S. GLOBE COMMUNICATIONS - Upates are posted in orange below.

ON LINE HANDBOOK (Super sized letters means July updates)

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  • ALUMNI INFORMATION:  Mrs. Globe has an active alumni who participate in our year round events. Our Alumni Leaders are Nipal Belemonde, Kristina Spaete and Janelle Spahn. Though they head the Alumni, all ideas and questions about the pageant and your WIN / Mrs. Globe events are to be submitted FIRST to the national office and then if approved, it will be directed to the Alumni leadersl if it is an approved event. There are certain criteria for events to be considered "Alumni" events.
    • All alumni events must be submitted for approval via the website and first submitted to the national office. No verbal requests are considered 'submitted'.

    • All Alumni events must be approved by the national office. Please do not approach our Alumni Leaders for approval. They will defer you to the national office and operate under the guidelines and set approvals of the national office. If the head of Alumni says, "That sounds like a nice idea", this does not mean it is approved. If your event is submitted and approved, you will receive a written confirmation.
    • All Alumni events are approved on a quarterly basis by the national office only. Now accepting Alumni activity for: April, May and June, 2007.

    • Once an Alumni Event is approved, it will be put on the national calendar of events, then posted in the 3 month calendar and detailed under "upcoming Alumni Events".

    • Only the national office or the Head of the Alumni can distribute information about the events.
    • In order for an event to be considered an Alumni event, one of the Alumni leaders, a WIN Board member and either Mrs. U.S. or Mrs. Globe must be confirmed to attend.

    • No events can conflict with national sponsors and must tie into the national direction of the company. 

  • AIRPORT / ARRIVAL INFORMATION:  Arrive into Palm Springs International Airport.  You will need to take a 10 minute taxi to the hotel.  The cost is around $20 (USD). A Globe staff member will be at the Registration Desk waiting for you. Please make sure you log your on line form so we can be prepared for your arrival.

  • AD PAGE INFORMATION:  Each delegate will be provided a personal state page with your fee.  If you would like to have an additional ad page, please reserve your space on line (there is a form for this). The additional pages are $300 each.  Once you reserve a page, we will forward you the design and payment information.

  • APPEARANCES: The title belongs to the WIN Foundation therefore all appearances must be approved.
    • To book your appearances: Go on line to the Appearance Request Forms under "Contestant Services.
    • Photo submission: submit photos to tracyk@mrsglobe.com. We will post a monthly appearance collection once a month on the forum. Please submit them to us directly, as we submit these also for Globe Awards. You can load directly onto the forum If you know how. See Forum Guidelines for details.

  • BAGGAGE: Most airlines allow for 1 carry on and 2 bags. You will be responsible for any overage in weight. Make sure you attach luggage tags to all your bags.

  • CANCELLATION POLICY: Ms. U.S. Globe is a fund-raiser for the WIN Foundation.   Therefore, no refunds are given.   This includes if you cannot participate due to marriage problems, pregnancy,  illnesses, etc. Please see your Rules and Regulation contract (item 7-D) for details.

  • CLIMATE: The Desert is hot (100 +).

  • COMPETITION ITEMS: see Packlist

  • CONTESTANT FORMS: Forms to be submitted to the national office no later than August 1, 2008.

  • CROWN AND BANNER:
    • Your competition banner is shipped with your first installment of $500. 
    • Your crown is shipped once $1200 is received. 
    • If you have problems with your crown and banner, please contact the manufacturers directly and cc the national office on your communication.
      • Crown: Company name is Tiara Enterprises.  Contact name:  Andrea Porcora at phone number  888.6CROWNS.  Email: tiaraent@aol.com This will come to you within 2 weeks of crowning.
      • Banner Maker: Personal Touch, contact name: Debra at phone number 405.348.3511.  Email:ptmongrams@juno.com. This takes 4 weeks to manufacturer.


  • EMAIL LOGO: Each contestant is to receive an official and personalized email logo upon registration. Please use this whenever communicating via email on behalf of the Mrs. Globe organization or WIN.
  • EMAIL ADDRESS : As a delegate in our system you can customize your email to identify your title. The guideline however is that you must include the year. An example of an email is: mscaliforniaglobe2008@hotmail.com.

  • FORUM: Our forum is the Official Form for Mrs. Globe. Sponsors, supporters, on-lookers, contestants, alumni and strangers are viewing us on a daily basis. Please understand, this is not a personal blog and all posts must be Mrs. Globe or WIN related. In addition, we will not allow for no-name cyber bullies to post. You can post your personal opinion, as long as it is done with your name and respect. Any posts that are not Globe or WIN related will be pulled at the discretion of the Board of Directors of staff.
  • FUNDRAISING: As this event is a fundraiser for the WIN Foundation, there are various ways to raise funds and specific ways the funds can be allocated.
    • For the general donations of funds, these sponsors will be listed on your ad page.For the allocation of funds, please the pyramid outlined in your Princess Party handbook.
    • For sponsors who want to use your name and title for promotional purposes, please download this information piece HERE
  • GIFTS (Note:  All gift exchanges are optional, but encouraged)
    • Mrs. U.S. Gift: If you like, you can bring a state gift to Mrs. US Globe (a tradition). 
    • Mrs. Globe Gift:  If you like, please bring a small gift to the Mrs. Globe (a tradition). 

  • GLOBE AWARDS : The Globe Awards are the “Academy Awards” for the Mrs. Globe pageant.  It is exclusive to our prestigious organization. The Globe Awards is an opportunity to recognize the many outstanding delegates within the Ms. U.S. Globe Organization. This is not a competition.  This is an authentic awards presentation.  The 2008 Globe Awards are a way to celebrate the achievements of those we support; and to salute the many outstanding people who make the Mrs. Globe Organization great.   The Globe Awards will be an evening of glamour, excitement and celebration of achievement.  It is a night where more than one will share in the glory, the honor and the beauty of pageantry.  Finalist will be announced at the international cultural night. Winners will be announced at the Globe Awards.
    • Submissions: Appearance forms are used as submissions for your Globe Awards. In addition, you will be required to fill out on line forms in the forms application section.

  • HOTEL: The hotel is The Westin Mission Hills Resort, You will need a credit card at check-in. The pageant is providing a hotel room with a roommate, as well as all listed meals.  
    • Hotel Information:
      Westin Mission Hills Resort, Phone: (760) 770.2186
      71-333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270,USA

      Reservation contact: Brandy Marks, Email: Brandy Marks
      Reservations under Mrs. Globe / WIN Foundation. You will need a valid credit card to reserve your room. Hotel group rate under, "Mrs. U.S. Globe Pageant 2008"       . You will need a valid credit card to reserve your additional rrom.

      Special room rates:A special room rate of $109 ++ applies for our group. Limited rooms available.

      OTHER INFORMATION

    • If you want to stay with a non-pageant attendee during the event, you may. You will be required to pay for your own room individually.  These rooms do not include breakfast.  No discounts will be applied.  You must submit your roommate registration by August 1, 2008.   
    • Rooms for family and friends can be booked by calling 760.328.5955, ask for on site reservations. There are only a limited number of rooms under our block at this special rate, so please book early.
      • You must have a credit card when checking into the hotel.

  • INCIDENTAL EXPENSES: Please bring around $200 to cover your incidental expenses for your stay. Our event is not responsible for incidental expenses incurred by the delegates such as long distance phone calls, valet service, room service, no host bar charges, laundry service, etc.  These must be paid for by each delegate.  Your in room phone can only be turned on with a credit card hold or a cash deposit.  There are pay phones in the lobby.  We recommend using your personal cell phone.


  •  INTERNATIONAL GIFT / CROWN EXCHANGE: At the Mrs. Globe and Ms. U.S. Globe, we have an evening called "International Cultural Night" were the U.S. delegates and the Globe delegates exchange a commemorative gift. We encourage all U.S. delegates to participate in the international gift exchange. Our gift to the international delegates is a keepsake crown. The cost is only $35. This will be brought to you at the pageant. In exchange, an international delegate will also be bringing you a gift from their country to present to you.

  • PACK LIST: MS. U.S. GLOBE PACK LIST 2008 (This was last updated on March 29, 2008)

    FOR THE 10 DAYS:

    • Rehearsal Clothing for 10 days. The desert is HOT, so dress accordingly

      FOR THE 10 DAYS:

      • Rehearsal Clothing for 10 days. The desert is HOT, so dress accordingly.

      • "SPLASH" Welcome Party : Poolside attire with swimsuit underneath.

      • INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL NIGHT: Cocktail attire. Celebration of Belgium

      • SHOCK CHIC Going Platinum Party (ress attire: chic, silver cocktail or club outfit)

      • THE GLOBE AWARDS "GOLDEN" Awards: Color theme - Elegant evening gown or cocktail GOLD!

      • CALIFORNIA SUNSET YACHT PARTY: Interviews will be taking place on the boat.
      • WIN CELEBRITY LUNCHEON: Cute and summery outfit, appropriate to meeting sponsors.

      • DESIGNER SHOPPING TOUR: CUTE daytime clothes.

      • NIGHT IN THE DESERT: Something comfortable to walk around town.
      • CROWN AND BANNER!

      NOTE: The Desert is HOT. Please prepare for this.

      FOR THE COMPETITION:

      • PRELIMINARY SHOW: Color to be announced. choice of a 1 or 2 piece. Wraps are optional.

      • FINAL NIGHT: Evening Gown and all accessories that go with it.

      • FINAL NIGHT SWIMSUIT: We are providing your show suit. Shoes to be announced

      • OPENING NUMBER: To be announced
      • SEMI-FINAL ATTIRE: To be announced.
      • SEMI-FINAL SWIMSUIT: To be announced

      • PERSONALITY PROFILE: Cocktail to fabulous, will take place on the yacht.

      • WIN CELEBRITY LUNCHEON: Cute and summery outfit, appropriate to meeting sponsors.

      • PHOTO SHOOT: Please bring a gold cocktail dress. If you do not have one, we will also have some on file. Let us know in advance.

       

  • PAPER WORK MASTER: See your current paperwork status.

  • PAYMENT SCHEDULE: The current payment installments are as follows:
    • $ 500 deposit
    • $ 500 on 10/1
    • $ 500 on 1/1
    • $ 500 on 4/1
    • $ 500 on 6/1.
    • $ 500 on 8/1
    • You must catch up on all payments upon joining the system.


  • PRESS RELEASE - Winning: Download your winning Press Release. Follow instructions for formatting.

  • PRINCESS PARTY: “The Princess Party campaign is a national fundraiser taking place in cities across our country. The goal of the WIN Foundation was to create a unique and fun event within your community that will assist you in raising funds for your participation at Ms. U.S. Globe as well as create a forum to share an important message: ‘There is a right way and wrong way to treat one another.’ Abuse is not a disease, but rather a learned behavior, so with education, we can end the cycle of abuse. The forum and party theme of ‘royalty’ is our way of sending that important message, because every person deserves to wear a crown of dignity, safety and respect.”

RAISE YOUR STANDARDS: Raise Your Standards is our national program geared toward college age women. Raise is a mandatory requirement to fulfill as a state titleholder. Below please find the paperwork you require for the event.

  • Contestant Procedure Manual: This is your manual that outlines how to run a Raise Event.
  • Information Package for Sororities:This is a presentation package for sorority leaders who are interested in Raise.
  • Information Package for Sponsors: This is a sponsorship package for sponsors interested in Raise.
  • Speech This is your speech for your Raise Event.
  • NOTE: Once you book your Raise Your Standards event, you will receive a Raise Package via Priority Mail that includes:
    • 6 Raise Your Standards Shirts
    • Raise music
    • Raise promotional handouts
    • Raise speech and presentation cards.
    • Hard copies of the Contestant manuel.

RIGHT LIVING CLASSES & WIN TRAINING: During your time at Mrs. U.S. Globe, you will be taken through a condensed version of the Right Living Program, the Raise Program and any other programs we will be offering in our 2008 season.

 

  • WIN PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL: This will be mailed to you. If you do not get it within 10 days of your acceptance, please contact us.
  • VIRTUAL VOTING: The winner of Virtual Voting in both the US and Globe Pageant receives the following:

     1)                An automatic slot into the finals. If the winner is not voted into the finals by the judges, then there will be 6 finalists. If the Virtual Voting winner is voted in by the judges then there will only be 5 finalists.

    2)                The winner will be crowned Mrs. North America and will be invited to compete at the next Mrs. Globe as Mrs. North America (all expense paid)

    3)                The winner will be invited to attend Christmas for Kids in 2009 (must raise at least $15,000)

    4)                The winner will be able to bring a Right Living weekend seminar into her area. (must raise at least $10,000)

  • WARDROBE: See Pack List.

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Contestant Corner & Questions


  • Can we use our new logo as letter also?
    Answer: Yes, you can.
  • How can I promote my Princess Party event to other Alumni?
    • Remember, if you want this to be an alumni event, you follow the alumni policy posted in this information piece. If you communicate with the alumni, we must be CCd any communication. The rule of thumb… don’t let us be the last to know what is going on with our company people.
    • You can privately email your fellow Globettes and inform them.
    • We will post the official announcement on the calendar as soon as all the details of the event are in.
    • We will post an official announcement on line 2 weeks before the event.  Please make sure you remind us so that we do not forget this.