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ILLINOIS
PLUS AMERICA

LOUISIANA
PLUS AMERICA

NEVADA
PLUS AMERICA

OKLAHOMA
PLUS AMERICA

 

       
 

Texas State
Miss Plus America Pageant


APPLY FOR 2009 NOW!!
(Your application will be sent to the Texas State Director via Email!)


Congratulations Calandra Griffin, Former Ms Texas Plus America
NOW
Newly Crowned Miss Plus America Elite!


DATE

May 23-24, 2009

LOCATION:

Hampton Inn and Suites at Rodeo Center
1700 Rodeo Drive
Mesquite, Texas 75149


PAGEANT STAFF:

Nanette M. Watts
Executive Director/Producer
2004 Texas Plus America Woman
2004 Plus America Woman
Miss Plus America Lifetime Award Winner

Ensie Jones
Assistant Director

Plus America Ambassador
2006 Miss Plus America
2006 Miss Texas Plus America
Vernon Watts
Set Director/Stage Manager
Ann Rogers
Judges' Liaison
2006 Mrs. Plus America
2006 Mrs. Texas Plus America
Dorra McBrayer
Official Makeup Artist
Riva Westbrook
Choreographer
2007 Ms. Texas Plus America
2007 Ms. Oakcliff Plus America
Tracy Dawn
2007 Miss Nevada Plus America
Executive Director - Sponsor Coordination
Lead Delegate Liaison
Eireka Wright
Executive Staff/Delegate Liaison
2008 Ms. Cedar Hill  Plus America
Joyce Lewis
2008 Ms. Oklahoma Plus America
Third Runner-Up, Ms. Plus America
Executive Staff Coordinator
Alysse DeSelle
2008 Miss Oklahoma Plus America
Lead Stage Assistant
 

DIVISIONS:

Miss: Ages 18-29
Ms: Ages 30 & Up
Mrs.: Ages 20 & Up married.


Ladies in the Miss and Ms. division may be single, married, divorced or widowed.  Ladies in the Mrs. Division must be married.  Delegates must wear size 14W +.

 

CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:

Interview: 50%
Elegant Pant Wear: 25%
Evening Gown:  25%
   

OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS:

Photogenic                        $20   
Delegates only. (1 8x10 headshot.) Photos will not be returned. 

*All payments are non-refundable.


BASIC ENTRANTS REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a full-time matriculated student attending a Texas college or university, must be a resident of Texas or must work in Texas.
 
Must be a size 14W or greater
 
Must be of good moral character

2009 TOTAL ENTRY FEE

Entrance Fee  $485

Payment by PayPal.com, cash, money order or cashier's check only.
Make payable to "Pageants Unlimited Plus".

*All Payments Are Non-refundable.


How to secure your local Texas title:

It's that easy!



PRELIMINARY PAGEANTS:

The Miss Capital of Texas Plus America Pageant

Date:
Saturday, April 4, 2009

Location:
TBA

For more information, contact:
Sabrina Mathis, Local Director

sabrina_mathis@sbcglobal.net


The Miss Dallas Texas Plus America Pageant

Date:
Saturday, March 7, 2009

Location:
TBA

For more information, contact:
Brenda Johnson, Local Director

bj_diva@yahoo.com


The Miss Denton County Texas Plus America Pageant

Date:
Saturday, April 11, 2009

Location:
Campus Theatre
214 W Hickory Street
Denton, TX  76201

For more information, contact:
Kristina Rowe, Local Director
Web site: http://www.splashandsparkle.com/pageant
Email: info@splashandsparkle.com or
Phone: 972-535-8531


The Greater Houston Texas Plus America Pageant

Date:
Saturday, April 4, 2008

Location:
TBA

For more information, contact:
Jessica Tolbert, Local Director

MsPhlawlesstx@aol.com


The Miss North Central Texas Plus America Pageant

Date:
Saturday, March 28, 2009

Location:
TBA

For more information, contact:
Jessica Tolbert, Local Director

MsPhlawlesstx@aol.com


The Miss Tarrant County Texas Plus America Pageant

Date:
Saturday, February 28, 2009

Location:
Bob Duncan Theatre in Arlington, TX

For more information, contact:
Ashley Henderson 469-693-7486 or Constance Pullam 817-798-8990, Local Directors

ashley_hend82@yahoo.com or tarrantcountytpainfo@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/tarrantcountyplusamerica
  


2009 Miss Texas Plus America Delegates


Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Miss Capital of Texas
Plus America


Amanda Kirkman
Miss Corpus Christi
Texas Plus America

Click here for more information on how to enter!
Miss Dallas
Texas Plus America

Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Miss Denton County
Texas Plus America

Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Miss Greater Houston
Texas Plus America

Artura Harper
Miss Irving
Texas Plus America

Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Miss North Central
Texas Plus America

Rachel Ratliff
Miss Round Rock
Texas Plus America

Shonita Derrick
Miss Rowlett
Texas Plus America

Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Miss Tarrant County
Texas Plus America

 
 

2009 Ms Texas Plus America Delegates


Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Ms Capital of Texas
Plus America

Spruce Dickerson
Ms. Central Texas
 Plus America

Click here for more information on how to enter!
Ms Dallas
Texas Plus America


Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Ms Denton County
Texas Plus America


Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Ms. Greater Houston
Texas Plus America

Dianna Liner
Ms. Harris County
Texas Plus America

Stephanie DeWaegeneer
Ms Houston
Texas Plus America

Sandra Hanford
Ms Kaufman
Texas Plus America

Shaurese Linwood
Ms. Metroplex
Texas Plus America

Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Ms North Central
Texas Plus America

Information on how to enter is coming soon!

Ms Tarrant County
Texas Plus America

 


2008 Mrs. Texas Plus America Delegates


Click here for more information on how to enter!
Mrs. Dallas
Texas Plus America

Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Mrs. Denton County
Texas Plus America

Photo Coming Soon!
Lisa Armstrong-Tyson
Mrs. Grayson County
Texas Plus America

Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Mrs. Greater Houston
Texas Plus America

Anita Rodriguez
Mrs. Hurst
Texas Plus America

Karen Pearson
Mrs. Lancaster
Texas Plus America

Information on how to enter is coming soon!
Mrs. North Central
Texas Plus America

Suzie Rodriguez
Mrs. Pasadena
Texas Plus America

Information on  how to enter is coming soon!
Mrs. Tarrant County
Texas Plus America

PRIZES:

MISS, MS AND MRS. TEXAS PLUS AMERICA WINNERS:

2009 GIFTS FROM PAGEANTS UNLIMITED PLUS:

$700 Entrance Fee Paid for National
$600 Cash Prize
$200 Hotel Allowance for National
Communications Training from Pageants Unlimited Plus ($500 Value)
Stage Presentation/ Wardrobe Consultation from Pageants Unlimited Plus ($700 Value)
Six -Month Supply of White Rain Body Wash
Floral Presentation
Official State Commemorative Award
Official State Crown
Official State Sash
Assorted Jewelry
Crown Necklace
Crown Pin

2009 SPONSORED GIFTS:
 
Andre Terry Gown or After Five Outfit ($900 Value)
Vestige International Engraved Dress Watch ($250 Value)
Photo Shoot From MBM Studio Photography of Houston ($250 Value)
Chika Nwosa Couture Gift Certificate ($250 Value)
Select Jewelry from SW Jewelry Designs and Creations ($140 Value)
Shelly Winters-Black Skin Care Set  ($98  Value)
Official State Watch ($75 Value)
Visa Gift Card ($50 Value)
Multimedia MP3 Player ($49 Value)
Proactive Skin Care Three -Step Set ($45 Value)
Personalized Rolling Travel Bag ($45 Value)
Avon Products ($45 Value)
One-Year Pageantry Magazine Subscription ($22 Value)
RR Outdoors Emergency Weather Ponchos ($10 Value)

Runner-Up Prizes

First Runner-Up                                  

Entrance Fee Paid for 2010 Texas Plus America Pageant
$50 Entrance Fee Paid for 2010 National Plus America Cover Girl Contest
Official State Commemorative Award
Official State Watch
Crown Necklace

Second Runner-Up

$150 Entrance Fee Discount for 2010 Texas Plus America Pageant
Official State Commemorative Award
Crown Pin

Third Runner-Up

Official Commemorative Award

Fourth Runner-Up
 
Official State Commemorative Award

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS:

(Each winner will receive an Official Commemorative Award.)

Against All Odds                     
Director's Award
Congeniality
*Pageantry Spirit Award
 
Chenese Lewis Woman of Style Highest Sportswear Score
Excellence in Oral Expression  Highest Interview Score
Lady of Elegance Highest Evening Gown Score 


Special Crownings:
 

*People's Choice  Crown, Sash, Commemorative Award
*Ambassador  Crown, Sash, Commemorative Award

* Will also receive a one-year Pageantry magazine subscription

Awards for Optional Competitions

(Based on a minimum of three entrants per competition)

Photogenic

Official Commemorative Award 

All Delegates Receive: 

Official Crown*
Official Sash
*
Official State Tote Bag
Avon Products
Meals
One Issue of Pageantry Magazine

More to come!

* Winner will receive a crown, sash, and one-year subscription to Pageantry magazine.
 
** Delegate who sells the most program book ads and recruits the most delegates.  Will receive guest seating at the national 2008 Plus America Pageant.

*Crowns, sashes, and press releases will be received after the entire fee has been paid. Allow 4 weeks for crown and sash delivery.

Note: Some prizes are subject to fulfillment by award/prize sponsors.  Pageants Unlimited Plus, the Texas 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.


2009 TEXAS PLUS AMERICA OFFICIAL SPONSORS


 

SW JEWELRY DESIGNS AND CREATIONS
Phone: (972) 900-4529

jswatts7132@aol.com
Trudell Washington for Vestige International
School Incentives, Watches, and More
509 N. Hampton Road     Suite 100
DeSoto, Texas 75115
trudell@netzero.net

Chika Nwosa Couture
9203 Skillman Street Suite 102
Dallas, Texas 75243
chika@chikanwosa.com

Specializing in men’s suits and ladies' eveningwear

Walker’s Barbeque
4715 Malcolm X Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75215
(214) 421-7700

Vorice Lemuel
Avon Consultant
(214) 371-6129

Shelly's Pageant Express
shellyspageantexpressinc.com
(504) 400-8958
Tracy Dawn for:
Godiva Boutique
3663 Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 731-6798
Edna Weeks
Independent Senior Sponsor for the
Texas Plus America Pageant
RWUS
Independent Sponsor for the
Texas Plus America Pageant

SCHEDULE*:

Official Times TBA
 

Registration
Orientation Breakfast
BREAK
Rehearsal
LUNCH
Rehearsal
Prepare for Interviews Group A
Break Group B
Judges Orientation for Interviews
Rehearsal Group B
Interviews Group A
Prepare for Interviews Group B
BREAK (Judges)
Rehearsal Group A
Interviews Group B
Break Group A
Dinner for Judges, Queens and Judges' Liaison
Dinner snack for Delegates and Remaining Staff
Judges' Orientation for Eveningwear and After Five
Judges' Judge Optionals
Doors Open - Hostesses and Executive Staff in Place
Contestants in dressing room in introduction outfit
Judges escorted to auditorium
2009 Texas Plus America Pageant

*This schedule is tentative and subject to change!  Refresh your page for the latest updates!


TICKETS:

Tickets to view stage rehearsal:  $3.00

Entrance to pageant- $25.00

Program Books will be on sale at the door.  Price:  $7.00


REIGNING ROYALTY:

Congratulations to Calandra Griffin, 2008 Ms Texas Plus America and newly crowned 2008 Miss Plus America Elite!
Lauren Stewart, 2008 Miss Texas Plus America
1st Runner-Up, Miss Plus America
Regina Gleason, 2008 Ms Texas Plus America
Miesha Medford, 2008 Mrs. Texas Plus America

CONTACT INFORMATION:

The Executive Director of the Texas State Miss Plus America Pageant is Nanette Watts.  Assistant Director, Ensie Jones, 2006 Miss Plus America.

For more information on the Texas State Miss Plus America Pageant, please contact Nanette Watts, Director at 972-246-3384.

Email Nanette Watts by clicking here or Ensie Jones by clicking here

You may also contact the Executive Offices at Coronet Productions by emailing Melissa Stamper at director@missplusamerica.com.


All information subject to change!


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