Pageant Application

Enrollment requirements including but not limited to:1. Female (must be born a female)
2. Between the age of 18 and 26 years old on pageant date
3. Single, never been married, never been pregnant
4. Completed high school education or above
5. At least 25 % Chinese ancestry
6. U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
7. Resident of the Greater Los Angeles area
• Proof of the above may be requested for verification at any time

Dress Requirements:
• Full length traditional Cheongsam/Chi-pao
• Long gloves
• Nude color shoes for swimsuit segment
• Evening Gown
• Outfit for Opening Act
• Information regarding dress given during orientation & rehearsals

Enrollment:
• Completed application form with essay
• A copy of applicantís California Driverís License or California I.D.
• One 3" x 5" photo (Please print your name on the reverse side.)
• Two self-addressed stamped envelopes
• Entry fee of $50.00 (non-refundable) Personal/Business Check or Money Order payable to Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
• Resume (optional) with additional interests & involvement included
• Application will not be processed without all of the above items.


Application must be postmarked no later than Friday, October 8, 2004 and submitted to:
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
RE: 2005 Pageant
977 N. Broadway, G/Fl., Suite E
Los Angeles, CA 90012

All contestants must attend all rehearsals, workshops, photo sessions, and promotional activities including (but not limited to) Press Conference, Fashion Show, Parade, Banquets, and any other activities scheduled by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles.

Upon completion of the Preliminary Interview, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles has the absolute authority to decide and recommend candidates to enter the Pageant as Finalists.

Participation points shall be awarded to each Final Contestant whereby points will be deducted if compliance with the rules have been neglected: ie., unauthorized absences, tardiness, failure to cooperate. All remaining points will be added to the total score on the night of the Pageant.


Schedule
Application Deadline Friday, October 8, 2004
Preliminary Interview Saturday, October 23, 2004
You will be notified within the week whether or not you have been chosen as a contestant.

Rehearsal DatesOctober 30, 2004
November 6, 2004
November 13, 2004
November 20, 2004
December 4, 2004
December 11, 2004
December 18, 2004
January 2, 2005
January 8, 2005
January 15, 2005
January 22, 2005

Fashion Show RehearsalSunday, January 2, 2005
Castelar Elementary School

Press ConferenceFriday, January 7, 2005
Empress Pavilion Restaurant

Miss L.A. Chinatown Fashion Show
Saturday, January 8, 2005
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles

Miss L.A. Chinatown Pageant
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles

106th Annual Golden Dragon ParadeSaturday, February 12, 2005
Los Angeles Chinatown

Chinese New Year BanquetFriday, February 25, 2005
Empress Pavilion Restaurant