Illinois
State
Miss Plus America Pageant
APPLY FOR 2010 NOW!!
(Your application will be
sent to the Illinois State Director via Email!)
2009
MIPA Court Members!
Brains
and Beauties Against Breast Cancer
Andrea Brown, Jynean Magee, (Miss
Illinois Plus America) Shettima Webb, (Mrs. Illinois Plus America)
Nikeya Young, (Ms. Illinois Plus America) Nicole Monroe, Chi Chi
Omenazu
DATE:
May 8,
2010
LOCATION:
Truman
College Campus, 1145 W. Wilson, Chicago, Il. 60640
2009
MIPA Events and Guest Appearances
2010
ILLINOIS PLUS AMERICA CHARITIES
Avon Breast Cancer Walk and the
American Heart Association. A
percentage of the proceeds from ticket sells will go to the selected
2010 MIPA Charities.
ILLINOIS STATE DIRECTOR
Juri
Jones-Moore is the President and Founder of Agape Love
“The Premier Social and
Professional Network For Christians By Christians.”
The Agape Love team is comprised of professionals, dedicated to the
Agape Love mission, who collectively bring more than one hundred
years in management, event planning, and operations to the table,
www.christlikelove.com/about.php.
As the President of Agape Love Inc., Ms. Jones-Moore has produced
and sponsored a number of events and programs such as:
The Annual “Joy To The World” Christmas Party And Fashion
Show, hosted by Author and Gospel Radio Personality Jean Jennings of
“Sunday Evening Praise,” WSSD 88.1 FM;
“Ruth Boaz Meet and Greet Events” for Christian Singles
Super
Bowl Party Buffet and Raffle.
“Agape Love Day” Comedy Night.
“Speed
Networking and Karaoke”
social
and professional networking parties for unmarried entrepreneurs.
Agape Love Bachelor Charity Auctions
– To raise money for the MIPA State Charities, The Avon Breast
Cancer Walk & American Heart Association.
Juri Jones-Moore has spent her entire professional life working to
make things better. She has worked in environmental education,
developed programs and curriculum, and outreach and communications
strategies. She was Assistant Commissioner for the City of Chicago
Department of Environment, Community programming and Outreach,
Division.
Ms. Jones-Moore is also the owner of Spirit, Body & Soul, The
Essence of You, Image and Stylist consultation where she utilizes
her knowledge and experience in teaching and fitness to guide
clients on the importance of self esteem, image and most of all,
preserving themselves as living sacrifices for the body of Christ.
She has more than 10 years experience as an aerobics instructor.
She has been a member of Living Word Christian Center for more than
14 years where she serves as a Dance Leader for the Living Word
Christian Center Perfected Praise Dance Ministry and the Director of
the Anointed Ones Hip Hop Dance Youth Ministry.
She is also a member of the Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild
which is dedicated to promoting Christian music and entertainment that
is spiritually uplifting and a joy to behold.
ILPA STAFF:
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Mary E. Moore
Assistant to the MIPA Director |
Marjorie Ulysse
Charity Coordinator |
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Jean
Jennings
Head Judge |
Andrea Brown
Sponsor Coordinator |
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Diana Dzissah
Image Consultant |
Cynthia Gulley
Pageant Coach |
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Regina Walton
Make-up Artist |
Kimberli Wright
Make-up Artist |
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Rhonda Richardson
Pageant Emcee |
Byron Cleaves
Pageant Emcee |
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John R. Johnson
Pageant Music Director |
Bria
Kirkwood
Pageant Assistant
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Radio Sponsors
Jean Jenning of "Sunday Evening Praise, WSSD 88.1 FM;
Eddie Williams and Shay Okotete, The Eddie Williams Show, WCFJ
1440 AM;
Beatrice Leonard, "Travelers With
Disabilities Having Fun,
www.casttv.com/video/y7visx1/miss-plus-america-pageant-interview-video |
Pageant Assistants
Bria Kirkwood
Alexis Clash
Dalicia Brown
Christa Prophete |
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Marvin Bell
of
Marvelous Photography |
AGE DIVISIONS:
Miss: Ages 18-29
Ms:
Ages 30 & Up
Mrs: Ages 20 & Up
Ladies in the Miss and Ms. divisions may be single, married,
divorced or widowed. Ladies in the Mrs. Division must be married by
April 30, 2010.
ALL
Contestants must be natural born females; Beautiful, classy, poised
and elegant; At least a size 14W or higher; Must be one of the
following: A
Resident of Illinois; A full-time matriculated student attending an
Illinois college/university; Working in Illinois and;
A U.S. Citizen
CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:
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On-Stage Interview: |
50% |
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Evening Gown: |
25% |
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Elegant Pant Wear: |
25% |
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Optional Competition:
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Each
Contestant is required to sell a minimum of five tickets for the
pageant event. Tickets are $25.00 per person. There will be a grand
prize for the contestant who sells
the most tickets of ten and up!
Peoples’ Choice Raffle Tickets for Audience Participation
2009 TOTAL ENTRY FEE:
$300.00
A $100.00 deposit is
due to secure participation. Materials and payment schedules will be
set up on a one on one basis.
All monies are due
by: TBA
Payment by PayPal, money order or cashier's check only. Make money
order or cashier's check payable to Agape Love Inc. and mail to P.O.
Box 388198, Chicago, IL. 60638.
*Deadline for entry into
the 2010 Miss Illinois Plus America Pageant: TBA.
All
payments are non-refundable
How to secure your local Illinois
title:
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Fill out the online application by clicking
here.
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Secure your local title by clicking one of the
paypal links below.
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Send in a small photo of yourself for the
delegate page!
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Email
jjm@christlikelove.com
for questions!
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All PayPal payments should be made to:
jjm@christlikelove.com
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If you have any trouble with paypal, email
webmaster@missplusamerica.com!
It's that easy!
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2010 Miss
Illinois Plus America Delegates
Frantisia Nelson |
Socorro Flenoy |
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2010 Ms Plus
America Delegates
Janet Miller |
Lisa King |
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2010 Mrs. Plus
America Delegates
Cindy Ramos-Parmley |
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PRIZES:
NOTE:
Each
Contestant is required to sell a minimum of five tickets for the
pageant event. There will be a grand prize for the contestant who
sells
the most tickets of ten and up!
The
2010 MIPA Prize Packages include but are not limited to:
Title
Winners
in each division will make guest appearances throughout the year,
receive a beautiful rhinestone crown, monogrammed sash, full entry
paid into Miss Plus America National Pageant in 2010, gifts and
prizes from sponsors, participate in fashion shows, and much more.
The
2010 Court Members and other Prize Winners will receive:
All 2010 Court Members will receive gifts and prizes from sponsors,
make guest appearances throughout the year, participate in fashion
shows and much more.
Gift
Certificates from local merchants:
d’essense
House of Elegance Fragrances and Perfumes Gift Package
Total
Restoration Massage Therapy LLC. Massage Package
Health
Club Memberships to Women’s Workout World
Mary
Kay Cosmetics Gift Packages
Photo
featured on State Website
Modeling opportunities with Plus clothing stores and vendors
Featured story on the Agape Love Inc.
The
list is to be continued as more sponsors join!
Note:
Some prizes are subject to fulfillment
by award/prize sponsors. The Illinois State Plus America Pageant,
its affiliates, and workers assume no responsibility for the failure
of sponsors to fulfill their commitment. Director reserves the right
to substitute prizes.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 16 and 30, 2010
- Pageant Practice and Training for All Contestants, Harry S. Truman
College, 1145 W. Wilson, Chicago Il. 60640,
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
– Radio Interview on The Edde Williams Show, WCJF 1470 AM for Title
Holders and ALL Contestants, 5625 N. Milwaukee, Chicago Il. 60646,
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
- Pageant Practice and Training for All Contestants, Harry S. Truman
College, 1145 W. Wilson, Chicago Il. 60640,
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
– 2010 Miss Plus Illinois Pageant. All contestants due at the
theater by 12:00 p.m. Doors open for the public at
5:00 p.m.
TICKETS:
Miss/Ms/Mrs Illinois State Plus America Pageant:
Pageant Event Tickets are $25.00 each - A percentage of the proceeds
will go to the Avon Breast Cancer Walk and the American Heart
Association.
Program Books: $10.00
2009
REIGNING ROYALTY:
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Shettima Webb, 2009 Miss Illinois Plus America |
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Nicole Monroe, 2009 Ms
Illinois Plus America
Congratulations Nicole! 1st
Runner-Up to Ms Plus America, Spokesmodel Winner, Commercial
Performance Winner and the coveted MISS CONGENIALITY AWARD! |
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Nikeya Young, 2009 Mrs
Illinois Plus America
Congratulations Nikeya! 3rd Runner-Up to Mrs. Plus
America! |
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For booking information on Miss Webb, Ms Monroe or
Mrs. Young, please send us an email! Click
here! |
CONTACT INFORMATION:
The Executive Director of the Illinois State
Miss Plus America Pageant is Juri Jones-Moore.
For more information on the Illinois State
Miss Plus America Pageant, please contact Miss Jones-Moore at (773)
498-6417.
Email Juri Jones-Moore at
jjm@christlikelove.com or
judgeandjuri@netscape.net please put IPA in the
headline.
You may also contact the Executive Offices
at Coronet Productions by emailing Melissa Stamper at
director@missplusamerica.com.
All information subject
to change! All dates tentative!
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