Contestant must be of partial Czech, Slovak, Silesian (western Poland) or Moravian descent.
Contestant must be single, never married and cannot be an unmarried mother.
Contestant must be between 16 and 26 years of age prior to September 1st
of the current year. She must be attending high school or be a high school
graduate.
Contestant must appear in a Czech-Slovakian folk dress (kroj) for the Kroj
Competition. Imported Czech/Slovak or Moravian folk dress is acceptable but
must be declared as such and entered in Nationality Division. Folk dresses
created by the candidate may be a replica of an authentic kroj in Nationality
Division, or an Americanized costume entered in the American Division.
Talent act is limited to no more than 5 minutes. Each contestant must present
a talent presentation which must be live. The talent may be singing, dancing,
playing a musical instrument, dramatic reading, poetry, writing, a 5 minute
presentation related to an ethnic subject. If tape is used for accompaniment,
it must be strictly instrumental, not vocal. An accompanist is allowed to
perform on stage with the candidate. If Czech or Slovak language is used it
should be entered in Nationality Division, others should be entered in
American Division.
A
description of the Czechoslovakian folk dress must be sent in with entry form.
This will be read aloud as the folk dress is modeled on stage during the Kroj
Competition. Describe in detail as one would to a blind person. Mention if
it is handmade, if candidate made it, and if any part of the trim or cloth or
costume is from an ancestor’s dress. Limit description to no more than 250
words.
A
wallet size HEAD AND SHOULDERS photo must accompany the entry form for the
judges and publication. It must be clear so it will reproduce well for the
newspaper. (Graduation photos are fine.)
Entries must be received no later than May 31, 2008. Send completed entry
form, copy of family tree, (may be brief description to substantiate
heritage,) above described photograph, Czechoslovakian kroj description
with declared division, (Nationality Division or American Division) TITLE of
talent presentation and declared division (Nationality or American) and $50
entry fee (paid by sponsor) to: Betty Baratka, Treasurer, Phillips
Czechoslovakian Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 151, Phillips, WI 54555. Questions
may be directed to Toni Brendel, (715) 339-3629, Phillips.
Contestants must be present at all judged events and at the crowning to be
eligible to receive the Miss Czech-Slovak Wisconsin or 1st Runner-Up title,
talent award, or costume (kroj) award. Three qualified judges will choose the
winner by means of a point system (explained in the Judge’s information.)
The winner will be
crowned Miss Czech-Slovak Wisconsin –2007 and will receive a crown, flowers,
sash, $500 cash, plus an all-expenses paid trip to national competition in
Wilber, Nebraska. The 1st Runner-Up will receive a
crown, flowers, sash and $250 cash. (These 2 cash prizes are awarded at the
end of the reign.) If the queen cannot attend the National Pageant, the 1st
Runner-Up will receive the all-expenses paid trip. Talent award winners (2);
folk dress (kroj) award winners (2); will receive $100 cash awards. Several
appearances at community functions around the state are expected in the year
2006 until the end of the Queen’s reign the 3rd weekend in June,
2007. (Appearances will be arranged to fit Queen’s schedule.)
