JR. MISS GALAXY®, JR. TEEN GALAXY® and MISS PRE-TEEN GALAXY® 2009 Policies, Rules & Regulations, Requirements ELIGIBILITY & ACCEPTANCE: Divisions: JR. MISS GALAXY® Must be between the ages of 12-14. Delegate must not be older than 14 as of June 1st of the year of the International pageant. Delegate must turn 12 as of June 1st of the year of the International pageant. This applies to participation in any preliminary pageant (e.g., local, state, provincial, national) leading to the Jr. Miss Galaxy® International Pageant as well as the International pageant itself. (ages 12-14 years of age) JR. TEEN GALAXY® Must be between the ages of 10-12. Delegate must not be older than 12 as of June 1st of the year of the International pageant. Delegate must turn 8 as of June 1st of the year of the International pageant. This applies to participation in any preliminary pageant (e.g., local, state, provincial, national) leading to the Junior Teen Galaxy® International Pageant as well as the International pageant itself. (ages 10-12 years of age) MISS PRE-TEEN GALAXY® Must be between the ages of 7-9. Delegate must not be older than 9 as of June 1st of the year of the International pageant. Delegate must turn 7 June 1st of the year of the International pageant. This applies to participation in any preliminary pageant (e.g., local, state, provincial, national) leading to the Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy® International Pageant as well as the International pageant itself.. (ages 7-9 years of age) Preliminary Pageants: If a preliminary pageant is held for which entrant qualifies, entrant must first participate in the preliminary pageant before applying to enter the Jr. Miss Galaxy or Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® as an at-large delegate unless special conditions are met (ref. “At-Large” Entry / Title Representation section below). Preliminary pageant entrant agrees to look solely to the preliminary Pageant Director with respect to all matters relating to her application, rules, regulations, policies, preparation, rehearsal, performance and selection process, and all other matters relating to the preliminary pageant. Harrison Productions, LLC, its officers, directors, agents and employees are not liable to entrant for anything whatsoever in connection with the preliminary pageant. Entrant agrees to attend the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® if selected as the winner in a preliminary pageant and further abide by all the required services, rules and regulations governing this pageant. Winners of preliminary pageants may re-enter the international pageant as an at-large delegate once they have fulfilled their obligations as specified by the rules and regulations of the preliminary pageant. Participants of preliminary pageants who are not named as the winning titleholder(s) may apply to become an at-large delegate following the conclusion of the preliminary pageant. “At-Large” Entry / Title Representation: “At-large” refers to the status of any delegate who enters the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® directly at the national level without first winning a preliminary pageant. Entrants may apply directly to the national pageant as an “at-large” delegate under the following conditions: • If no preliminary pageant is offered for which entrant qualifies • If preliminary pageant director has waived the participation prerequisite as part of the preliminary pageant affiliation agreement • If preliminary pageant director has agreed to entrant’s participation as an at-large delegate due to special circumstances • If entrant has fulfilled the preliminary pageant participation requirement and did not emerge as the preliminary pageant winner Delegates compete equally at the national pageant regardless of status as a preliminary winner or at-large delegate and regardless of title representation. Eligibility for at-large state titles is determined by meeting at least one of the following criteria: • Current or prior residency in the state • Current or prior employment in the state • Current or prior student status in the state • Current or prior property owner in the state • Born in the state At-large applicants are asked to rank order their top three title choices. Upon receipt of required deposit, at-large applicant is placed into “pending” status regarding title assignment. At-large applicant may make payments or may make payment in full at the time of application. At-large titles are assigned upon receipt of paperwork, photo(s) and payment in full of required fees. If two applicants apply for the same title, the title will be awarded to the first applicant who makes payment in full, regardless of when the initial applications were filed. The other applicant will be assigned another available title for which they qualify upon receipt of payment in full. Harrison Productions, LLC retains full and ultimate authority for any and all decisions regarding assignment of titles to at-large delegates for representation associated with the Miss USA International Pageant®. Titles commence upon receipt of written notification from Harrison Productions, LLC and expire at the end of the calendar year during which the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen International Pageant® is held. Harrison Productions, LLC retains the right to reserve any title for any reason and to award titles in reserve status to at-large delegates based upon criteria established by Harrison Productions, LLC. Entrant agrees to attend the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen International Pageant® once confirmed as an “at-large” delegate and further to abide by all the required services, rules and regulations governing this pageant. At large delegate agrees to look solely to Harrison Productions, LLC with respect to all matters relating to the application, the preparation, rehearsal, performance and selection process and all other matters relating to this pageant. Harrison Productions, LLC retains the right to assign titles to at-large delegates at any time for upcoming Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® (i.e., a 2009 at-large state titleholder may be assigned during the 2008 calendar year, even if the title is being held contemporaneously by a 2008 at-large delegate) Returning Delegates: Former winners of the titles Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International® are not eligible to compete for the title. At large delegates may re-enter the national pageant from year to year. Winners of preliminary pageants are not eligible to re-compete at the same preliminary pageant but may re-enter the national competition as an At-Large delegate until such time that all states are having a produced state event. Once all states are holding state produced events, delegates can only compete once at the National competition. Commercial Tie-Up: Entrant may have a modeling, commercial tie-up, personal management and/or agency contract, which contract however does not include, authorize or permit the use of the name of the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® or any other registered trademark or tradename of Harrison Productions, LLC or any title designation or reference with respect to the pageant in any manner. Eligibility / Acceptance Determination Agreement: All issues as to eligibility shall be determined solely and exclusively by Harrison Productions, LLC Entrant agrees to abide by eligibility determination both as to herself and others. Entrant agrees to produce an original copy of her birth certificate to verify age and gender upon request. Entrant agrees to produce an original copy of her United States Passport to verify eligibility and the ability to travel oversees. Harrison Productions, LLC reserves the right to refuse entry into the Jr. Miss and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® to anyone for any reason. COMPETITION JUDGING Opening Number. The Jr. Miss and Miss Pre-Teen International Pageant® will include a choreographed opening number. Delegates must provide their own attire for opening number as specified by Harrison Productions, LLC. The opening number is not judged. Scoring: Scoring will be conducted on a 10-point scale: • 9-10 = Excellent • 7-8 = Very Good • 5-6 = Good • 3-4 = Average • 1-2 = Below Average Areas of Competition: The competition will consist of four equally weighted categories: Fashionwear (25%), Interview (25%), Evening Gown/Party Dress (25%)a and Photogenic (25%). The highest composite scores will determine the finalists. Finalists will answer a question on stage that is worth up to 10 bonus points. Bonus points will be added to the composite score already earned to determine the runners-up and winners. Interview (25%) Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International® titleholders must be articulate with excellent social and conversational skills. Titleholders must be able to express themselves clearly, diplomatically, and must project a pleasant personality at all times. Competition details: • Interviews are conducted panel style. “Panel style” is similar to a press conference. • Delegate will introduce herself and field questions posed by the panel while standing at a podium at the front of the interview room. • The interview focuses primarily on delegates' personal information (e.g., hobbies, ambition, etc.) but may include opinion questions that require general knowledge of social and current events. • Delegates should wear a dress, cocktail suit, or pantsuit for the interview competition. • Judging criteria: conversational skill, personality, demeanor, beauty, grooming, and fashion sense. Photogenic (25%) Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International® titleholders must be marketable as most of our marketing and promotion is through the print media. Competition details: • Delegate must submit a black and white or color 5x7 phtograph • Photograph does not have to be a professional shot, but it must be a head shot • Delegate must look like their photograph, touching up is acceptable, but must be kept to a minimum Fashion Wear (25%) Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International® titleholders titleholders must be able to project their own personal sense of style. This segment will be conducted very much like a runway fashion show. Fashion attire can be anything the delegate feels represents a currently popular or stylish ensemble. Judges will be looking for high energy, spirit, and the delegate's sense of contemporary style for today's woman. Judges are not looking for a specific style or designer label but rather how well the attire suits the delegate (e.g., fit, color, style) as well as delegate’s on-stage presentation. Competition details: • Attire is dressy-casual and may be a dress or pants outfit. • Very casual attire (e.g., shorts, jeans, dockers) is not recommended • Attire may be embellished with rhinestones, sequins or other decorative materials. • Delegates are encouraged to accessorize with earrings, jackets, hats, gloves, etc. • Accessories may be used as “props” for modeling. • Bare midriffs are acceptable but outfits must be tasteful and complement size and figure. • Attire should reflect the delegate’s personality and personal sense of style. • Judging criteria: modeling, personality, beauty, grooming and fashion sense. Evening Gown/Party Dress (25%) Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International® titleholders must carry themselves with dignity, grace, poise and elegance. Judges are not evaluating the cost or designer label of the gown, but rather how well it suits the delegate (e.g., fit, color, style) as well as delegate's on-stage presentation. Competition details: • Evening gown must be floor length. • Judging criteria: modeling, personality, beauty, grooming and fashion sense. Finalists only: On-Stage Question (10 bonus points) Miss USA International® titleholders must be able to express themselves with confidence. Finalists will respond to a final question on-stage to earn up to 10 bonus points which will be added to each finalists’ composite score. Competition details: • Judging criteria: Articulation, Quality of Response, Beauty, Personality Policy regarding ties: The following procedure is used to break ties at all levels: Each judge will assign the Top 5 finalists a ranking from 1 to 5 (1 = “Winner”, 5 = “4th Runner-Up”.) A ranking of 1st = 5 pts, 2nd = 4 pts, 3rd = 3 pts, 4th = 2 pts, 5th = 1 pt. Points earned from rankings are added to the delegates’ scores. If the rankings do not resolve the tie(s), the higher individual competition score will determine the higher placement in this order: Interview, Evening Gown, Swimsuit. In the absence of ties, judges are not asked to provide rankings. Judges: A minimum of 4 judges will evaluate delegates in the areas of competition described above. Galaxy Pageants, Inc. has sole discretion and complete authority to select judges. Reasonable efforts are made to secure a culturally and professionally diverse panel of judges. Judges' names are not released to delegates prior to arrival at the pageant. Delegates may not approach the judges or engage in conversation with judges prior to or during the competition. Delegates who are observed approaching a judge or engage in conversation with a judge beyond a brief greeting risk immediate disqualification at the discretion of Galaxy Pageants, Inc. Judges are provided with training and instruction regarding scoring procedures prior to the competition. Judges are expected to sign an Oath of Ethics. A copy of this document will be made available to delegates prior to the pageant. The decision of the judges is final and not contestable for any reason. Scoresheets / Feedback: Under no circumstances will delegates have the right to view anyone's scores but their own. Harrison Productions, LLC respects each individual delegate's right to privacy and confidentiality. The master tabulator's sheet is not made public. ENTRY FEE / PAYMENTS An entry fee is required to enter the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® as an at-large delegate. The fee amount is advertised on the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® website. Delegate may seek sponsors or may pay the entry fee herself. All sponsors are recognized in the Galaxy International Pageant® program book at no charge. Payment may be made by personal check, money order, or credit card via PayPal. Delegates may make payments toward the total entry fee. Payments of any amount must be made at least every 30 days until the total fee is received. Failure to remit payment every 30 days may result in loss of title and fees paid. Delegate's title will be assigned and her crown and sash will be ordered after payment has been received in full by Harrison Productions, LLC. Please see “At-Large Delegates / Title Representation for details regarding title assignment. The Miss USA International Pageant® is self-supporting and relies solely upon entry fees to cover production expenses. Production expenses include but are not limited to: advertising, hotel rentals, theater rentals, performers’ fees, judges' expenses, staging, supplies, prizes, awards, etc. A significant percentage of the entry fee is directed back to each delegate in the form of crown, sash, meals, entertainment, parties, gifts, and prizes. Entry fee includes: • Eligibility for all prizes and awards (no hidden competition fees) • Official Jr. Miss Galaxy/Pre-Teen Galaxy State Preliminary Crown • Embroidered title sash • Delegates’ Handbook • Official documents including cover letters and press releases • Meals (as specified on the pageant website) • Gifts, awards, prizes Entry fee does not include: • Travel expenses • Lodging • Galaxy T-shirt (required) • Competition and Opening Number wardrobe • Program book ads (optional) • Official Program Book • Personal expenses Refund Policy All fees paid to Harrison Productions, LLC are NOT REFUNDABLE and NOT TRANSFERABLE in full or in part for under any circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to entry fees, advertising fees, pageant admission ticket sales fees, guest meal fees and any other fees paid to Harrison Productions, LLC by anyone including, but not limited to, delegates, sponsors, and advertisers. DEADLINES The entry deadline is posted on the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® website. Entry fees must be paid in full by the entry deadline. Preliminary pageants must be concluded by the entry deadline. There will be no exceptions under any circumstances. All required delegate paperwork (e.g., Biographical Information Form, etc.) must be complete and received by Harrison Productions, LLC by the paperwork deadline which is posted on the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® website. All deadlines are strictly enforced and must be adhered to by entrant and preliminary pageant directors. Entrant (and director, if applicable) understands and agrees to the following penalty for late submission of required items, including paperwork, photography and full payment of fees by posted deadlines. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Photography. Entrant must submit a headshot photo for the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International website and a photo for the Official Program Book. Photos may be emailed to Britt@Harrison Productions.com or sent via traditional mail service. Attire. Delegates provide their own competition and opening number attire. Delegates must purchase a minimum of one (1) Official Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant Shirt to wear during rehearsal. Other wardrobe requirements will be posted on the pageant website. Travel. Delegates make their own travel arrangements. Harrison Productions, LLC is not responsible for arranging national travel or intervening / resolving disputes involving inational travel to the pageant competition. Hotel. Delegates are required to stay at the host hotel (unless delegate lives close enough to drive from home to pageant events each day). Delegates and their families must make their own hotel reservations. CODE OF CONDUCT Entrant affirms that she is and will continue to be a person of good moral character; that she has not committed and will not commit any act inconsistent with the highest standards of public morals and conventions or that will reflect unfavorably on the pageant, its representatives, sponsors and/or licensees; during the preliminary or pageant finals, or during her reign should she become a preliminary Winner, at-large delegate or Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® Titleholder. Delegate will conduct herself in a courteous, professional manner at all times during the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® and while representing a Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant™ title. Delegate will not slander or libel other contestants, judges, Harrison Productions, LLC staff or anyone else involved with or connected to the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant®. Defamatory verbal and/or written remarks against Harrison Productions, LLC and the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® will result in immediate disqualification, forfeiture of any and all prizes and awards won, and legal charges. Good sportsmanship is expected at all times. Disruptive behavior before, during, or after the pageant may result in disqualification, removal from the premises, and legal charges. Delegate agrees to sign a Code of Conduct statement indicating agreement to abide by the terms specified here. Failure to sign the Code of Conduct statement does not in any way release delegate from responsibility to abide by the Code of Conduct stated here. All issues related to the Code of Conduct and consequences for violation thereof shall be determined solely and exclusively by Harrison Productions, LLC Entrant agrees to accept such determinations made by Harrison Productions, LLC both as to herself and others. Participation in Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® Events. Delegates are expected to be on time and present for all scheduled rehearsals and events leading up to and during the pageant finals. Delegates will lose 1 point for each unexcused missed event. In the event of illness, a delegate may be excused from attending an event. Harrison Productions, LLC, Britt Harrison is the only individual with the authority to release a delegate from a scheduled event. National Winners’ Contract 1. If selected as a Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® winner, delegate agrees to sign a contract stating agreement to arrange and make a minimum of 10 appearances throughout her year’s reign. Appearances may include but are not limited to parades; radio, television and newspaper interviews; and public appearances at events. Winners are expected to provide Harrison Productions, LLC with photos of appearances for the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® website and promotion. If delegate is unwilling to sign the contract and/or unable or unwilling to fulfill the obligations, the title won and all prizes will be awarded to the first runner up. 2. The reign of the overall Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® will commence immediately after crowning and will end immediately following the crowning of their successor. 3. Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® titleholder agrees to make monthly contact with Harrison Productions, LLC by phone, letter, fax or e-mail. 4. Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International agrees to provide Harrison Productions, LLC with photocopies of articles pertaining to her reign and pictures of appearances for the pageant history scrapbook. 5. Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International® agrees that she will not enter any other pageant or compete for any other titles during her year’s reign without the prior written permission from Harrison Productions, LLC. The Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® title is the overall winner's main pageant-related priority. Winner is expected to give her time and energy to this title and this title only during her year’s reign. Permission for Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International® to participate in other pageants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 6. Winner may have a modeling, commercial tie-up, personal management and/or agency contract, which contract however does not include, authorize or permit the use of the name of the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant®, or any other registered tradename, trademark or logo of Harrison Productions, LLC, or any title designation or reference with respect to the pageant in any manner. 7. Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International agrees to attend the next year’s pageant to crown her successor. Winners’ travel, lodging, and meal expenses will be arranged for and paid by Harrison Productions, LLC STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT: Publicity and Promotion. By virtue of participation in the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant®, delegate agrees to allow Harrison Productions, LLC the right to use her name, likeness, voice and/or biographical information for purposes of publicity and promotion now and in the future. Delegate understands that her name, likeness, voice, and/or biographical information may be used on the internet, in print advertising, press releases and merchandise related to the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® (e.g., t-shirts, tote bags, hats, other apparel, mouse pads, and other promotional materials.) Delegate agrees to release Galaxy Pageants, Inc. from liability for any injury resulting from publicity and promotion. Delegate agrees to waive any and all compensation for use of her name, likeness, voice, and /or biographical information for purposes of publicity and promotion. Photography & Videography. Delegates and their families are permitted to take photos and video during events leading up to the on-stage pageant competition event. Cameras or videography will not be allowed during any on-stage competition events. Individuals who fail to comply with this rule will be asked to leave the venue without benefit of refund for admission ticket. Professional photography and videography will be made available by the Official Galaxy International Pageant Photographer and Videographer. Disqualification / Title Relinquishment. If delegate is disqualified or relinquishes, for any reason, any title awarded to her, all prizes must be returned in full, and in condition received. If, for any reason, any of the three international winners resign or are disqualified, the 1st runner-up in the appropriate age division will assume the title and all prizes. Limitation of Liability / Responsibility a.) Harirson Productions, LLC, its officers, directors, agents and employees are not liable to entrant for anything whatsoever in connection with any preliminary pageant leading to the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant®. Preliminary pageant entrant agrees to look solely to the preliminary Pageant Director with respect to all matters relating to her application, rules, regulations, policies, preparation, rehearsal, performance and selection process, and all other matters relating to the preliminary pageant. b.) Harrison Productions, LLC, its officers, employees, and pageant personnel are not responsible for accidents, injury or theft incurred at the time of the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® or travel to and from. c.) Harrison Productions, LLC is not responsible for negligence or fraud on the part of pageant sponsors, judges, or contract vendors (e.g., photographer, videographer, etc.) who may be providing products or services to delegates at the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant®. d.) Harrison Productions, LLC is not responsible for negligence or fraud on the part of the host hotel. e.) Harrison Productions, LLC is not responsible for arranging international travel or intervening / resolving disputes surrounding international travel to the United States of America for the pageant competition. f.) Harrison Productions, LLC is not responsible for providing an interpreter for delegates who do not speak or understand English. g.) Harrison Productions, LLC is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage caused to any and all prizes, gifts, and awards bestowed upon entrant after these items become the property of entrant. Entrant agrees to incur replacement and/or repair costs to lost, stolen, or damaged items including but not limited to: crown/tiara, sash, plaques, trophies, etc. Agreement. By submitting the entry form and fee(s) to Harrison Productions, LLC or Director of any Preliminary Pageant leading to the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant®, delegate agrees to abide by all policies, rules and regulations set forth by Harrison Productions, LLC Participation in the Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® also indicates acceptance and agreement to abide by all policies, rules and regulations set forth by Harrison Productions, LLC Delegate attests that all information submitted to Harrison Productions, LLC is true and accurate. Falsification of information and failure to comply with the policies of Harrison Productions, LLC may result in immediate disqualification and/or forfeiture of prizes won without benefit of refund in full or in part at the sole discretion of Harrison Productions, LLC Jr. Miss Galaxy and Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy International Pageant® Harrison Productions, LLC Rev. 05/15/07 Est. 03/01/06

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