Guidebook pt1 Classb Nma21

Event Guide
PAR T 1 OF 2 (CLASS B )
N AS H VI L L E, T N
J ULY 3 0 - AU G 2
Contents
01
INTRODUCTION
05S C HE D U L E
12
SCHEDULE
BREAKDOWN
15 VE NU E &
LOD GI NG
18
TRANSPORTATION
20
S KI L L AR E AS
26
PLANNI NG FOR
EXPENSES
30
S P ONS OR S &
F U ND R AI S E R S
INTRODUCTION 01
Miss Amazing Representative,
Congratulations on the awesome accomplishment of being chosen as a Miss Amazing representative!
We are humbled and honored by the opportunity to partner with an individual as strong, bold and
compassionate as yourself. As a representative of our organization, you are joining a formidable nationwide
community of girls and women dedicated to advancing the disability and women’s rights movements
through public service and advocacy. The National Summit provides us with an invaluable opportunity to
bring this community together. We can hardly wait to greet you in Nashville!
This year was an unprecedented one for us all. To ensure the health and safety of our families, Miss
Amazing made the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 National Summit to 2021. Therefore, the 2021
National Summit will host both the 2020 and 2021 classes of representatives. Our judging panels will
select a national representative in each division, in each class, giving us twelve national representatives in
total!
The health and safety of Miss Amazing families and guests continue to be our priority. As we move along,
we will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 and the progress of the vaccine rollout. We will
also be in close contact with Nashville authorities to ensure all safety protocols are followed based on
the guidelines at the time of the event in July/August. We are moving forward with hosting the event as
scheduled for 2021 with the understanding that circumstances may require us to pivot in one direction or
another. Any changes will be communicated to all families, should the need arise.
Here are some of the health and safety protocols we currently plan on implementing at the event:
Social Distancing
• Please maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and people outside of your family unit.
Your family unit includes people that you have consistently lived with throughout the pandemic.
• Please refrain from sharing objects with individuals outside of your family unit.
• If a bathroom has less than five stalls and one of the stalls is occupied, please wait outside until the
occupant has finished.
• Miss Amazing will be seating families in groups when auditorium seating is required.
Hand Sanitation
• Please sanitize or wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as frequently as
possible, especially if you have shared an object with someone outside of your family unit or have come
in contact with a high-touch surface (i.e. door handles, elevator buttons).
• Carry hand sanitizer with you or make use of the many stations set up around the venue.
INTRODUCTION 02
Wearing Masks
• Participants in Miss Amazing events must wear masks at all times. The only exception is during onstage
performances (passion presentations, introductions, and award ceremonies), where participants may remove
their masks for the duration of their skill area performances only.
• Attendees, volunteers, and friends and family members of participants must wear a mask at all times while
at Miss Amazing events.
We look forward to seeing you all in Nashville for this long-awaited celebration! Please feel free to pass any
questions along to the National Miss Amazing staff or to your local Director.
Sincerely,
Jordan Somer
Executive Director, Miss Amazing Inc.
BE THE
CHANGE
The world belongs to those who never hesitate to question the status
quo, who act when they see injustice, and who dream of forging new and
surprising paths. The world belongs to those who dare to make it better.
We all have the power to change the world. And this year’s National Miss
Amazing Summit will bring together over 250 girls and women who are
doing just that. Over the course of the weekend, we’ll exchange ideas,
become better leaders, and get inspired to effect change in our local
communities and beyond.
Our journey begins now.

Schedules
DIVISION SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN
PRETEEN SCHEDULE - CLASS B
NATIONAL MISS AMAZING 2021 | NASHVILLE, TN
 
SAT - JUL 31 1 PM -
3 PM
Intro Show
Turner Recital Hall
9 AM - Passion Presenta:on 3:30 PM - Interviews

10 AM Rehearsals 4:30 PM Blair Classrooms
Turner Recital Hall
First-come, ﬁrst-serve
rehearsals
10 AM -
11 AM
Registra:on
Blair Lobby MON - AUG 2
11:30 AM - Welcome Address
9 AM - Breakout Sessions
12 PM Ingram Auditorium
11 AM Ingram Auditorium
12:30 PM - Show Prac:ce Session topics TBA
1:30 PM Choral Hall
12 PM - Closing Ceremony
3:30 PM - Passion Presenta:on 1 PM Ingram Auditorium
4 PM Lineup
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
4 PM - Passion Presenta:on Show

6 PM Turner Recital Hall
6 PM - Party in the Field House

9 PM Field House
SUN - AUG 1
10 AM - Meet Your Buddy PJ Party
11 AM Loca<on TBD
12 PM - Hair and Makeup

12:30 PM Appointments
12:30 PM - Intro Show Lineup

1 PM Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
JR. TEEN SCHEDULE - CLASS B
 
SAT - JUL 31 1 PM -
3 PM
Intro Show
Turner Recital Hall
9 AM - Registra:on 4:30 PM - Interviews

10 AM Blair Lobby 5:30 PM Blair Classrooms
10 AM - Passion Presenta:on
11 AM Rehearsals
Turner Recital Hall
MON - AUG 2
rehearsals
1:30 PM - Show Prac:ce 11 AM Ingram Auditorium
2:30 PM Choral Hall Session topics TBA
3:30 PM - Passion Presenta:on

4 PM Lineup


9 PM Field House
SUN - AUG 1
11 AM Loca<on TBD
11:30 AM - Hair and Makeup

12 PM Appointments

TEEN SCHEDULE - CLASS B
 
SAT - JUL 31 5:30 PM -

6:30 PM
Interviews
Blair Classrooms
9 AM - Registra:on
6:30 PM - Passion Presenta:on
10 AM Blair Lobby
7 PM Lineup
Choral Hall
12 PM Ingram Auditorium 7 PM - Passion Presenta:on Show
1 PM - Passion Presenta:on
2 PM Rehearsals
Turner Recital Hall
rehearsals
MON - AUG 2
4:30 PM - Show Prac:ce
5:30 PM Choral Hall
9 PM Field House Session topics TBA
SUN - AUG 1
11 AM Loca<on TBD
11 AM - Hair and Makeup

11:30 AM Appointments

1 PM - Intro Show
JR. MISS SCHEDULE - CLASS B
 
SAT - JUL 31 6:30 PM -

7 PM
Passion Presenta:on
Lineup
Choral Hall
9 AM - Registra:on
10 AM Blair Lobby

1 PM Rehearsals
Turner Recital Hall MON - AUG 2
rehearsals 9 AM - Breakout Sessions
3:30 PM Choral Hall
9 PM Field House
SUN - AUG 1
11 AM Loca<on TBD
11:30 AM - Interviews
12:30 PM Blair Classrooms


4 PM - Intro Show
MISS SCHEDULE - CLASS B
 
SAT - JUL 31 6:30 PM -

7 PM
Passion Presenta:on
Lineup
10 AM - Registra:on
11 AM Blair Lobby

4 PM Rehearsals
5:30 PM Choral Hall
9 PM Field House
SUN - AUG 1
11 AM Loca<on TBD
12:30 PM - Interviews
2:30 PM - Hair and Makeup

3 PM Appointments

4 PM - Intro Show
SR. MISS SCHEDULE - CLASS B
SAT - JUL 31 6:30 PM -

7 PM
Passion Presenta:on
Lineup
10 AM - Registra:on
11 AM Blair Lobby

3 PM Rehearsals
4:30 PM Choral Hall
9 PM Field House
SUN - AUG 1
11 AM Loca<on TBD
1:30 PM - Interviews


4 PM - Intro Show
Schedule SCHEDULE 12
Breakdown
Required Activity Queens encouraged to wear crown and sash
Buddies are present
Registration Show Practice

Queens pick up their name badges, schedules, and Queens practice their introductions and the walking
welcome gifts and get their photo taken by our pattern for the award ceremony.
official photographer!
Dress Code: Casual
Dress Code: Nice dress or separates
Meet Your Buddy PJ
Passion Presentation Rehearsal Party
Queens have an opportunity to practice the first
Queens meet their Miss Amazing Buddy and enjoy
30 seconds of their passion presentation routines
fun activities together!
onstage. These sessions are first-come, first-serve.
Dress Code: Your favorite PJs
Dress Code: Casual clothes and dance shoes if
applicable
Bring: Props if you wish Interviews
Queens meet the judges in a 3-minute interview
Welcome Address with approximately 3 judges.
Welcome to National Miss Amazing! Queens and Dress Code: Interview attire/ business casual. No
their guests enjoy entertainment and review the crowns or sashes.
event’s activities.
Dress Code: Casual

Bring: Your schedule and a writing utensil
Hair and Makeup
Appointments
Passion Presentation Show Queens get glammed up before their Introductions.
These appointments are optional, but all queens will
Queens perform their passion presentations on
be designated time slots online before the event.
stage. This is a ticketed event for audience members
and free of charge for all queens.
Dress Code: Casual attire or evening wear outfit.
If the queen chooses to change into her evening
Dress Code for Participants: Costume. No crowns
wear outfit after getting her hair and make up done,
or sashes.
we suggest wearing a button up or zip up shirt that
Dress Code for Audience: Casual
comes off easily over the head.
SCHEDULE 13
Introduction Show
Queens share their introductions and receive their
official National Miss Amazing princess crowns
while being escorted onstage by their Right-Hand
Man. This is a ticketed event for audience members
and free of charge for all queens.
Dress Code for Participants: Evening wear. No

crowns or sashes.
Dress Code for Audience: Business casual
Party in the Field House

It’s the biggest celebration of the weekend! All
Miss Amazing Queens and their families come
together to enjoy carnival games, food vendors, and
entertainment. This is a ticketed event.
Dress Code: Semi-formal (cocktail dresses, ‘Sunday

best’, suits, etc.)
Breakout Sessions
A complete list of breakout sessions will be released
around 1 month before the event. Sessions will be
open to queens and their guests.
Dress Code: Casual
Closing Ceremony
Celebrate the memories and friendships that you
found at National Miss Amazing and meet the 2021
National Miss Amazing Representatives! This is a
ticketed event for audience members and free of
charge for all queens.
Dress Code for Participants: Evening wear. No

crowns or sashes.
Dress Code for Audience: Business casual
Travel
Accommodations
VENUE & LODGING
TRANSPORTATION
LODGING & VENUE TRAVEL ACCOMODATIONS 15
Lodging
Miss Amazing has reserved room blocks at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University and The Holiday
Inn Nashville Vanderbilt for Miss Amazing representatives, their families, and volunteers.
NAS H V ILLE MARRI OT T AT VAN D E R BILT U N IVE R S IT Y
Just 1.5 miles from Music Row, the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University is a warm and welcoming
property with newly renovated rooms and an on-site bar + grill centered around a lively outdoor patio.
Miss Amazing guests will enjoy complimentary wifi, a free shuttle to any destination within 2 miles of
the hotel, and a $5 food and beverage credit/room/day. For more information about the hotel and for
a complete list of amenities, visit the hotel website HERE. Various types of ADA compliant rooms are
available upon request.
Our group room rate is $194/night. Click the button below to reserve your room online or call 800-285-
0190 and mention our group and the name of our hotel.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM

VENUE & LODGING TRAVEL ACCOMODATIONS 16
THE H O LIDAY I N N N AS H VI L L E VA N DE R BILT
Just a 5-minute walk from the Marriott, The Holiday Inn Nashville stands apart with a luxurious outdoor
pool and warm, welcoming service. For more information about the hotel and for a complete list of
amenities, visit the hotel website HERE. Various types of ADA compliant rooms are available upon request.
Our group room rate is $159/night. Click the button below to reserve your room online or call 1-877-327-
4707 and mention our group and the name of our hotel.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM
LOD G ING FAQ
Are representatives required to stay in the host hotel?
Yes. Please understand that all National Miss Amazing guests must stay at one of our host hotels and book
directly through the room block (no third parties) in order for Miss Amazing to uphold its end of its group
contracts. The hotels may ask for a credit card number to have on file, but no charges will be made until after
check out.
How long should I plan on staying at the hotel?
When making your reservations, we recommend you plan on arriving the evening before registrtion and
departing no earlier than after the Closing Ceremony.
LODGING & VENUE TRAVEL ACCOMODATIONS 17
The Venue
Vanderbilt University’s Martha Ingram Center for the Perfoming Arts has been a premier venue for
thousands of young artists since opening in 2002. Miss Amazing representatives will take to the same stage
that has hosted Grammy-nominated artists, the Nashville Opera, and Nashville Ballet. All activities will be
held at the Ingram Center, except for the Party at the Field House, which will be held at the Field House at
the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center.
MARRIOTT
HOLIDAY
INN
RECREATION &
WELLNESS CENTER
INGRAM HALL
TRANSPORTATION TRAVEL ACCOMMODATIONS 18
To Music Row
The Marriott and Holiday Inn provide free shuttles for hotel guests to any location
within 2 miles of each hotel. While the rides are provided on a first-come, first-serve
basis, the hotels recommend calling around 15-30 minutes before your departure for
an estimated wait time.
To Vanderbilt
Miss Amazing will provide a complimentary shuttle between the Marriott, Holiday
Inn, and Vanderbilt on Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Stay tuned for shuttle
times. If you wish to drive to Vanderbilt (5-6 minute drive), free parking is available
across the street from the Ingram Center in the West Garage.
Hotel Parking
Self-parking is available at the Marriott for a discounted rate of $27/day and at
the Holiday Inn for $13/day.
Car Services
Uber and Lyft are the most common car service providers in Nashville. For
transportation to the airport and to other destinations, we recommend
downloading the Uber of Lyft app and requesting a ride.
Uber
Download the app on your
iPhone or Android device.
uber.com
Lyft
Download the app on your
iPhone or Android device.
lyft.com
Skill Areas
INTRODUCTION
INTERVIEW
PASSION PRESENTATION
COMMUNITY SERVICE
ABOUT SELF-ADVOCACY SKILL AREAS 20
Self-advocacy skills empower people to speak UP and OUT

for what they want. Here are the self-advocacy skills that
we focus on at Miss Amazing:
Self-Determination
Self-determination is the ability to make choices
about aspects of your life that are important to you
- like what to eat, how to dress, and how to spend
your spare time.
Goal-Setting
Goal-setting means making short and long-term
goals and establishing the steps needed to get
there.
Communication
Verbal and nonverbal communication skills empower
you to share your opinions and desires in a persuasive
way.
INTRODUCTION SKILL AREAS 21
The microphone is yours! During the Introduction show, each

participant introduces herself to the audience. This skill area offers
participants a chance to exercise public speaking skills and to share
their strengths and ambitions with others.
WHAT TO WEAR: Favorite evening outfit (pantsuit, dress, formal gown,

etc.). Please do not wear your crown and sash.
EXAMPLE
How to Prepare
Reflect on your strengths, interests &
ambitions. Be sure that the participant
is actively engaged in answering the
questions listed under the “Strengths,
Interests & Ambitions” section of the
Registration Form. It’s important that
participants ask these questions of
themselves before every Miss Amazing
event!
Write your introduction. You can choose

to write your introduction word-for-word
or to write an outline. Please include your
name, hobbies and interests, and at least
one ambition in your introduction.
Practice. Practice early and often! Even

better, practice in front of others so that you
can get comfortable with an audience and
ask for feedback.
INTERVIEW SKILL AREAS 22
During this 3-minute group conversation (participants will sit at a

round table with around 3 judges), Miss Amazing participants exercise
communication skills that could help them land their dream job or make a
new friend.
WHAT TO WEAR: Interview-appropriate attire such as a suit, dress, or

nice separates. Do not wear crowns and sashes.
How to Prepare
Consider your strengths, interests &
ambitions. Consider your life at home, at
work/school, in the community, and during
your free time. With a pen and paper, make
a list of strengths, interests, and ambitions in
each of those areas.
Make a list of practice questions.

Write 15-20 questions based off of your list
of strengths, interests & ambitions.
Practice answering questions. Whether

you’re with a friend, family member, or
by yourself, you can practice answering
questions out loud or with your AAC tools.
While it might feel funny at first, practicing
your answers will help you feel more relaxed
and confident in the interview!
PASSION PRESENTATION SKILL AREAS 23
The passion presentation is a 90 second performance or presentation

that showcases the pastime or hobby that you are most passionate
EXAMPLE A
about!
WHAT TO WEAR: Any costume or outfit that adds to your

presentation! Please do not wear your crown and sash. EXAMPLE B
How to Prepare
Reflect on your hobbies and interests.
When thinking about what to prepare for
your passion presentation, ask yourself:
“What hobby or pastime do I love more
than anything?” Choose something that
you currently work hard to excel at or start
with a hobby that you have been wanting
to take up.
Get creative! Take some time to brainstorm

creative and entertaining ways that you
can share your passion with the audience.
For example, if you have a passion for
raising awareness about recycling, consider
teaching the audience about recycling
through poetry or music!
Be prepared. Practice your performance

or presentation ahead of time. When you
think you’ve practiced enough, practice
even more! The more prepared you are, the
more confident you will be.
COMMUNITY SERVICE SKILL AREAS 24
At National Miss Amazing, we offer two optional community service awards that show appreciation for the representatives
who are making a difference in their communities. The Miss Amazing Volunteer Service Awards acknowledge
representatives that have volunteered 100 hours or more and the Miss Amazing Impact Awards acknowledge three
representatives who have gone above and beyond to impact the world by focusing their efforts on a single project.
Representatives may receive both a Miss Amazing Volunteer Service Award and an Impact Award.
When envisioning your personal community service objectives, consider starting with these two questions:
1. What are my strengths and how can I use them to be of service to others?
2. What are my passions and how can I be of service in those areas?
Whether your acts of kindess are big or small, you have the ability to make a difference!
Miss Amazing Volunteer Service Awards

Miss Amazing will recognize all representatives who volunteer a total of 100 or more hours between August 1, 2019 to July
15, 2021. Keep track of the volunteer hours that you give to each organization/cause and submit them through the Info Portal
before July 15th. Service awards will be provided based on the following breakdown:
Bronze Silver Gold

100-174 hours 175-249 hours 250+ hours
Take note that you will need to submit a signed letter from each organization confirming the number of hours you have
served. Click the button below to download a spreadsheet that will help you track your volunteer hours.
DOWNLOAD
Miss Amazing Impact Award

Miss Amazing will honor three representatives in each class who have gone above and beyond to impact the world through
service work that took place between August 1, 2019 and July 15, 2021. Whether you spend hundreds of hours to produce
one big fundraiser for a charity close to your heart or if you spend hundreds of hours comforting an elderly neighbor, you can
receive an Impact Award for your dedication to service. Applications will be evaluated on the following:
Effort
Leadership Personal Growth
Did the participant challenge
Did the participant grow Did the participant develop
herself by pursuing this project?
as a leader throughout any new skills through her
If she came across obstacles, how
her involvement with this involvement with this project?
did she handle them?
project?
Fundraising
PLANNING FOR EXPENSES
SPONSORS
FUNDRAISERS
PLANNING FOR EXPENSES FUNDRAISING 26
Miss Amazing wants all local representatives dance competitions, and other worthy activities,
and their families to attend Nationals without we ask for each representative to contribute a
putting a strain on their personal finances. To $100 registration fee to the national event. This
help make this a possibility, Miss Amazing offers contribution helps cover event expenses (facility,
the resources and tips in this guidebook and production crew, etc.) and awards presented
works closely with the chapter leadership teams during the national productions.
so that they can offer guidance as you prepare for
Nationals. If you plan ahead and work with your fellow
representatives to raise the funds necessary to
The national committee is dedicated to securing attend Nationals, you can relax and get the most
sponsorships and donations to offset the largest out of this wonderful event. Let’s get started by
majority of costs as possible. However, just as creating a travel budget!
you have fees to attend band trips, sport clubs,
Building a Travel Budget

Click the button below to download the Travel Budget Template.
DOWNLOAD
Once you download or create a copy of this document, navigate to the “Example Budget” tab. Here, you’ll
find an example budget for a Miss Amazing representative traveling to National Miss Amazing with one
guest. Here’s a brief breakdown of that example budget:
Travel: $755
Lodging: $847.78
Food: $294.25
Tickets & Fees: $130
Misc.: $312
TOTAL: $2,339.03
Next, navigate to the “Budget Template” tab. Take some time to find accurate estimates of your group’s travel,
lodging, food, and misc. expenses and input them into the green cells.
Your “Sponsor a Queen” Fundraising Page

Miss Amazing has developed a fundraising campaign specifically dedicated to offsetting our guests’
National Miss Amazing expenses. We call it “Sponsor a Queen”!
In your welcome email, our Director of Family Relations has requested you create your online
fundraising page. To begin, visit the Sponsor a Queen home page, located at saq2021.funraise.
org. You can create and manage your page here.
Accessing Your Fundraising Page

To fundraise through the Sponsor a Queen Campaign, you’ll start by creating and customizing your
fundraising page.
1 Visit saq2021.funraise.org and click “Login”

in the upper-right corner
2 Log into your page or, if you have not created
one, do so now.
3 On the next screen, click the “Settings” 4 Here, you can upload your profile photo,
adjust your fundraising goal, and edit your
button in the upper-right corner.
page settings.
Online Donation Process
To donate, your donors will need to click

one of the “Donate” buttons found on your
fundraising page.
Example Page
Tell your donors about

Hello! My name is Taylor Swift and I have been selected to represent Ohio at
your personal mission at
the National Miss Amazing summit this August! National Miss Amazing and
At the National Miss Amazing summit, I will have opportunities to fine-tune beyond!
my public speaking and communication skills and will meet other girls with
disabilities making a difference in the world. My personal mission is to
encourage the inclusion of students with disabilities in mainstream schools.
Attending the summit will help me build the skills I need to fully pursue this
mission and will connect me with other girls and women aspiring to similar
goals.
I am raising $2,500 to help offset travel expenses for my family and me. Please
see below for a brief travel budget:
Provide a brief summary
of your travel budget. This
Event registration fee: $100
Hotel Room (3 nights): $720 will make the impact more
Airfare: $900
Food (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners): $495 tangible for donors.
Special event tickets for family (shows and gala): $150
Misc.: $135
Any contribution that you can make to our journey to National Miss Amazing is
deeply appreciated. Thank you for your generosity and support.
Commonly Asked Questions
Can my sponsors give funds directly to me?

Yes, they can provide you with funds directly if they wish. However, any donations that do not go
through Miss Amazing will not be tax deductible.
Can sponsors mail in a check instead?

Yes. All checks must be made out to Miss Amazing Inc. and sent to 1109 Parc Dr. Papillion, NE 68046.
Your sponsor should provide your name on the memo line or in a note enclosed with the check. Once
check donations are received, they will be logged into your fundraising page and you will receive an
email notification just as if they donated online.
Does the Sponsor a Queen fundraising platform charge transaction fees?

Yes. Please expect that around 5% of online donations will go towards transaction fees (platform +
credit card processing fees). Donations received as a check via mail will NOT be subjected to fees.
Do my sponsors receive receipts from Miss Amazing?

Yes. Online donors immediately receive receipts for their contributions via email. Those who send
checks will receive receipts at their return address.
Can donations be used for travel expenses for the Miss Amazing representative AND her guests?
Yes, donations can be applied to the travel expenses of any family member or support person traveling
with the representative.
Can I create a fundraising page through a different platform like GoFundMe or Facebook?
No. We ask that all online fundraising be done through the official “Sponsor a Queen” fundraising
campaign website. We enforce this policy to limit confusion among our families and donors.
SPONSORS FUNDRAISING 30
Finding Sponsors
Now that you’ve become more familiar with the tools that Miss Amazing provides, it’s time to identify
your potential sponsors! When asking for sponsorship, begin with approaching the people who are
close to you: your friends and family! Next, approach the owners of businesses that you frequent often.
Chances are that they’ll be willing to make a donation as a token of appreciation for your loyalty. Fill
out the worksheet below to get your gears turning!
Doctors Restaurants
Dentists Radio/TV Stations
Optometrists Car Dealers
Insurance Agents Rotary/ Civic Clubs
Bankers Hair/Nail Salons
Past/Present Employers Construction Companies
Parent/guardian’s Employer(s) Flower Shops
Lawyers Bridal or Dress Shops
Churches Teachers/ Faculty

SPONSORS FUNDRAISING 31
Reaching Out
Now that you’ve identified potential sponsors, it’s time to hit the pavement! Miss Amazing has provided
you with a standardized letter on official Miss Amazing letterhead and with a “Sponsor a Queen” brochure.
No matter the outcome of your efforts, always remember to thank potential sponsors for their time. And,
most importantly, don’t give up!
Make Your Case in Person

Whenever possible, meet potential sponsors face-to-face to talk to
them about the goals you’d like to accomplish at National Miss Amazing.
In-person appeals tend to be more powerful, especially when you’re
asking a business for sponsorship. To make your case even more
powerful, dress professionally and wear your crown and sash.
Send an email (and make it personal)

If you can’t meet in-person, reach out to your potential sponsors
via email. Use the standardized sponsor letter as a template, but
customize each email from there to grab the interest of your recipient.
For instance, if you’re reaching out to a business, you could open your
message noting your loyalty and sharing your reasons for loving their
business.
Tap into your social media network

Share your goal of attending National Miss Amazing with your friends
and family on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Keep your network in
the loop by posting updates on your fundraising campaign along the
way.
FUNDRAISERS FUNDRAISING 32
Host a spaghetti dinner or pancake Host a bake sale at a grocery store or at

breakfast at your church or community a community event.
center.
Set up a stand at a local grocery store Host a restaurant fundraiser night. The
and collect donations. Be creative! Hug restaurants below offer fundraising
booths have been well-received in the programs!
past :)
Arby’s Cheeburger Cheeburger Jersey Mike’s Subs

bd’s Mongolian Grill Chevys Fresh Mex Kona Ice
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse Chick-Fil-A Lone Star Steakhouse
Boston Market Chipotle MaggieMoos Ice Cream
Buffalo Wild Wings CiCi’s Pizza Buffet Max & Erma’s
California Pizza Kitchen Culver’s McDonalds
Elmer’s Ninety-Nine Moe’s Southwest Grill
First Watch Noodles & Company Sonic
Foster’s Grille Oberweis Ice Cream Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes
Friendly’s Panda Express Wendys
Fuddruckers Pizzeria Uno Chicago Grill Yogurtini
Go Roma Red Robin Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks Jamba Juice
Stay tuned for more!
Part 2 of the Guidebook will include further guidance
on paperwork, tickets, and using donations collected
through the Sponsor a Queen program.

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Event Guide

Miss Amazing Representative,

Congratulations on the awesome accomplishment of being chosen as a Miss Amazing representative!

Our journey begins now.

9 AM - Passion Presenta:on 3:30 PM - Interviews

4 PM - Passion Presenta:on Show

6 PM - Party in the Field House

12 PM - Hair and Makeup

12:30 PM - Intro Show Lineup

9 AM - Registra:on 4:30 PM - Interviews

3:30 PM - Passion Presenta:on

4 PM - Passion Presenta:on Show

6 PM - Party in the Field House

11:30 AM - Hair and Makeup

12:30 PM - Intro Show Lineup

SAT - JUL 31 5:30 PM -

11 AM - Hair and Makeup

12:30 PM - Intro Show Lineup

SAT - JUL 31 6:30 PM -

11:30 AM - Welcome Address

2 PM - Hair and Makeup

3:30 PM - Intro Show Lineup

SAT - JUL 31 6:30 PM -

11:30 AM - Welcome Address

2:30 PM - Hair and Makeup

3:30 PM - Intro Show Lineup

SAT - JUL 31 6:30 PM -

11:30 AM - Welcome Address

3 PM - Hair and Makeup

3:30 PM - Intro Show Lineup

Registration Show Practice

Dress Code: Casual

Dress Code for Participants: Evening wear. No

Party in the Field House

Dress Code: Semi-formal (cocktail dresses, ‘Sunday

Dress Code: Casual

Dress Code for Participants: Evening wear. No

NAS H V ILLE MARRI OT T AT VAN D E R BILT U N IVE R S IT Y

RESERVE YOUR ROOM

THE H O LIDAY I N N N AS H VI L L E VA N DE R BILT

RESERVE YOUR ROOM

LOD G ING FAQ

Are representatives required to stay in the host hotel?

How long should I plan on staying at the hotel?

Self-advocacy skills empower people to speak UP and OUT

The microphone is yours! During the Introduction show, each

WHAT TO WEAR: Favorite evening outfit (pantsuit, dress, formal gown,

Write your introduction. You can choose

Practice. Practice early and often! Even

During this 3-minute group conversation (participants will sit at a

WHAT TO WEAR: Interview-appropriate attire such as a suit, dress, or

Make a list of practice questions.

Practice answering questions. Whether

The passion presentation is a 90 second performance or presentation

WHAT TO WEAR: Any costume or outfit that adds to your

Get creative! Take some time to brainstorm

Be prepared. Practice your performance

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