Upcoming Carnival Dates: Feb 6th to 15th, 2009 

2009 Carnival Theme: " DANCING WITH CARNIVAL"

“The Journey Begins”

Queen Silver Star Excellence Program

Vernon Winter Carnival office

3401 35^th Avenue

Vernon, B.C.

V1T 2T5

Messages only:  545-2236

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Candidate Application Form

Candidate Surname________________________________________________________

Given Names_____________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________ Postal Code___________

Email address____________________________________________

Home Phone Number_______________________  Work Number__________________

Parent/ Guardian Names____________________________________________________

Parent/ Guardian Address___________________________________________________

Home phone_________________Work phone________________ cell phone__________

Home phone_________________ Work phone_______________ cell phone__________

Birth date___________________________

Education Status__________________________________________________________

Place of Employment______________________________________________________

Sport Activities___________________________________________________________

Community Involvement___________________________________________________

Hobbies_________________________________________________________________

Future Ambitions_________________________________________________________

Dress size_____________________ Height___________________

Allergies________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Candidate Contract

I have read and fully understand the Candidate Rules and Regulations.  I understand that failure to comply with the rules and regulations will result in a review of my position as a Candidate which may result in disqualification.  In turn, I am responsible to repay the sponsor fee to the organization or business that sponsored me. 

I agree to allow my name and photograph to be made public by those associated with the Queen’s Committee and the Vernon Winter Carnival.

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Candidate Name

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Sponsoring Organization or Business

Sponsor Contact__________________________________________________________

Signed:  ________________________________________________________________

               Candidate

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                Sponsor

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                Parent/ Guardian

Date:  ________________________________

Witness:  _______________________________________

                        Queen Silver Star Committee Member

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Please submit with three letters of reference (not completed by relatives or persons under age 19).  

Candidate Application must be submitted to Vernon Winter Carnival office by

May 15, 2008.

Late or incomplete packages will not be considered.

Queen Silver Star Excellence Program

Candidate Rules and Regulations

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The Queens Committee must approve all official/ promotional public appearances for all candidates.

Candidates must be attending school.

Candidates may not become engaged, married, pregnant, or live common law during her candidacy or reign.

While in an official capacity, candidates may not show any displays of public affection.

Use of alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, vulgar language, or gum chewing will not be permitted during any functions. 

Candidates will be disqualified immediately if found using or under the influence of any kind of illegal substance.

Candidates will be disqualified immediately if found utilizing the internet in an illegal or inappropriate manner.

Candidates will be disqualified immediately if found to have been charged with or convicted of any offence under the Criminal Code of Canada or the Food and Drug Act.

Conduct that is found to be embarrassing to the Vernon Winter Carnival and/ or the Queens Committee will be addressed and may result in disqualification.

Candidates must live within the North Okanagan Regional District.

Candidates must be 16 years of age by December 31^st of the current year and/ or not have reached her 19^th birthday by December of the current year.

Candidates must adhere to the dress code as established by the Queens Committee at all classes and functions ( not too short, too sheer, too little coverage, no navel showing).  No visible tattoos.  No visible body piercing other than ears (earrings may be removed).  No major change in hair color or style during the course of the Excellence program.

Attendance and promptness are mandatory for all classes.  School work, social engagements, or work is not acceptable excuses for being absent.  If you are unable to attend, you personally must contact your instructor and a Queen’s Committee member before the class.  Unexcused absences will result in point deductions by the judges.

Candidates are not permitted to approach their sponsor for additional funds that may be incurred during the QSSEP.  This is the sole responsibility of the candidates and/or parents/ guardians.

Candidates will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all functions either private or public with grace, respect, poise, dignity and a cheerful/ positive attitude towards committee members, instructors, fellow candidates, judges, sponsors, the media and the program.

Candidates are required to sell the minimum amount of event and Peoples Choice tickets as determined by the Queens Committee as well as completion of volunteer hours.  Failure to do so will result in point deduction by the judges.

If for any reason a candidate chooses to leave the program for other than a legitimate medical reason (letter from physician required), the candidate is solely responsible for repaying her sponsor’s full sponsorship fee of $600.00. 

If for any reasons a candidate is dismissed from the program the candidate is solely responsible for repaying her sponsor’s full sponsorship fee of $600.00.

Candidates are not to speak to the press unless a Queens Committee member is present.

If you are chosen as new Royalty you will remain under the jurisdiction of the Queens Committee and a new contract will be signed.  If you are not chosen, you will remain under this contract until your sponsor has chosen a new candidate.

The Queens Committee will provide the tea suit, banner, name tag and tiara.  Any alterations required are the responsibility of the candidate.  This outfit along with shoes* is the Official Candidate Dress and is always worn together.  This outfit will need to be ready for the Media Event, September 2008. 

* shoes must be black, closed toe, heels no higher than 2 inches.

A new wardrobe is not necessary; please do not go to great expense.  You will be required to have a floor length formal gown (not strapless).  The Queens Committee will provide $100.00 towards this purchase.  You will need this gown for the Official Fashion Show and Debut in November 2008. 

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FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES WILL RESULT IN A REVIEW OF YOUR POSITION, WHICH MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR CANDIDACY.