BROWN SWISS ROYALTY APPLICATION
***Please complete the following application—Typewritten if possible and at a minimum a 12-point font.***APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 15TH*******
Requirements:
Maryland Brown Swiss Miss: Age 16 to 19 as of January 1st of current year
Maryland Brown Swiss Princess: Age 13 to 15 as of January 1st of current year
Maryland Brown Swiss Junior Member in good standing.
Name_______________________________________________________________
Birthdate_____________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
Phone# and email address______________________________________________
Please attach a second page with answers to the following questions.
1. Briefly tell about yourself --where you are from, how you became interested in Brown Swiss, your project animals, what are your home responsibilities.
2. Have you participated in breed promotion in the past? How?
3. Having Brown Swiss Royalty participate and compete in any activity related to the dairy industry helps to showcase the breed. Please check below any of the activities in which you participate. You may elaborate on any of them if you choose to do so but all answers must not exceed the second page.
Fitting___ Showing___ Dairy Judging___ Dairy Bowl____ Dairy Foods___
Public speaking___ FFA____ 4-H___ Leadership positions_____ Other__________
Expectations: Brown Swiss Royalty are expected to attend the Annual Spring Banquet, the Mid-Atlantic Calf Sale, the Maryland Brown Swiss Canton Field Day, the Maryland State Fair, the Fall Meeting and other events as able. The Swiss Miss is expected to represent Maryland at the World Dairy Expo with a monetary award to assist with her expenses. Royalty are expected to represent the organization well at all times by their demeanor and dress. Royalty are a visible symbol of our organization to the national and international dairy market. Our members deserve the respect and the opportunity to market well bred cattle as represented by our royalty as ambassadors for the breed. Please pages 2 & 3 for additional information re: contest rules and expectations.
Suzan Thompson
12 Liberty St.
Walkersville, MD 21793
Phone 301-845-8139
Fax 301-845-2323
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Maryland Brown Swiss Royalty Contest Rules Page 2 of 3
Applications are available on the website (www.marylandbrownswiss.org). If you are unable to download the forms you may obtain them from the Junior Advisors or the contact member listed on page one of the entry form. Judging will take place at the Annual Spring Meeting of the Maryland Brown Swiss Association.. Two judges will be selected at the discretion of the Junior Advisors. No judge shall be related to, or a sponsor of, any of the contestants. Judges may change the age criteria at their discretion in the event there is no applicant of the proper age for a position. Each applicant will be expected to introduce themselves to the membership in a 3-5 minute talk at the banquet. Contestants must complete the application and return it to the contact person by February 15th. Retain a copy for your own reference. Please be sure the contact person knows to expect the application from you in case of post office delays etc. Contestants must also agree to abide by the Statement of Responsibility regarding rules for behavior and dress during their reign and submit signatures of agreement as stated on form.
Contestants may serve as Princess more than once but only once as Swiss Miss. Once a contestant serves as Swiss Miss she is ineligible to serve further as Brown Swiss royalty.
A club member appointed by the officers will be responsible:
1. to have the applications available online or by contact from the applicant.
2. to receive the royalty applications and present them to the Junior .Advisors.
3. to obtain the have the tiaras and sashes for presentation at the Maryland Brown Swiss Banquet.
4. to present any issues to the judging committee and advisors for follow up.
Contestants must complete the application and return it by the deadline as stated on the application. Retain a copy for your own reference. Please be sure the contact person knows to expect an application from you in case of post office delays etc. Contestants must also agree to abide by the Statement of Responsibility regarding rules for behavior and dress during their reign and submit signatures of agreement as stated on form.
Representing the entire State of Maryland’s Brown Swiss Cattle Association is an extreme honor and a great responsibility. When you wear a tiara or sash people will be watching and listening to all you say and do and will relate it back to the industry you represent and love. You want it to be positive because you are representing wonderful animals and great people as ambassadors and promoters of the breed. You need to behave in a manner that will bring honor and respect to yourself, your family, and your industry. You can be a great marketing tool by reaching out to others and igniting an interest about Brown Swiss Cattle. There are guidelines that you must follow. Please be sure you are willing to follow them prior to applying. Deviation from these guidelines could result in the removal of your title.
1. Show courtesy and consideration, displaying good manners. Be pleasant and smile.
2. Be knowledgeable about the industry and able to converse about it with others.
3 If someone confronts you remain courteous and do not engage in confrontational behavior. Find an adult to intervene and assist.
4. Provide a wholesome, professional image—NO vulgar language, gum chewing, smoking or use of tobacco products.
5. Other than ears, absolutely no body piercings. No visible tattoos. If you have one already, you MUST keep it covered at all times—a band-aid works well.
6. Consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs warrants immediate dismissal.
7. Try to drink milk when wearing royalty attire. If you need something else to drink please try to make it as inconspicuous as possible.
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8. When serving as royalty do not engage in displays of public affection with a boyfriend
(holding hands, kissing, arm around waist etc.) You need to be available to the public to do the job!
9. Do not show cattle in your royal attire—you must show in whites. Conversely, if involved in the show, you must change from whites to royal attire to hand out ribbons.
10. Dress Code for royalty attire (when wearing tiara and sash.)
Formal show ring events, dinners, receptions—tea-length or floor length gowns,
Dressy and professional events-dress, skirt&blouse, black or khaki dress pants (not jeans), suits.
Casual wear (example: Field day) —dress, skirt, black or khaki dress pants, capris, sleeveless tops are acceptable. No shorts or tank style tops.
Use good judgement about clothes, makeup and hairstyle remembering the wholesome, classic, attractive image. Extremes in any of these will make you look harsh and not bear the test of time.
Any straps need to be wide enough to cover bra straps. Bras must always be worn but never seen!
Appropriate length for a dress or skirt is no more than a dollar bill width above the knee. Also, sit in a chair in front of a mirror with legs crossed at the ankle as a test.
NO low cut tops/dresses or crop tops (no skin to show in middle when arms are raised)
NO flip-flops. Also, clunky shoes do not go well with dresses and skirts.
Only closed-toed shoes in the show ring.
No logo or picture on the clothing.
If the clothing is fitted invest in a good undergarment or forgo wearing it.
Loose styles are cooler and need less structure underneath to wear well.
Always pin your sash at the shoulder to keep it in place.
If you have any questions regarding the dress code ask advice from the Junior Advisors, the contact member or an officer of the organization prior to the event. Any doubt in your mind about suitability probably means you should choose something else.
We have read the application, rules, and statement of responsibility and agree to comply with all requirements.
Applicant_______________________________Date____________
Parent or Guardian_____________________Date____________
Adopted by membership 03.14.09
Suzan Thompson
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