Thank you! I am excited to read through the material and move forward….I am originally from Wisconsin but currently reside in our Nations Capital “DC” my daughter is 4 months old and have personality out of this world I was searching the web for pageants she would be able to participant in but unfortunately there are none in DC for her age and our neighbors VA and MD has many but too far to travel in short notice so we will try them in the Fall. I am a Business Major and always looking for more ideas I am considering of giving this pageant industry a try while I understand she would not be able to participate in the pageants I will Direct. I am pleased and happy to give this opportunity to others who are interested. I was not raised in Pageant industry so I know very little however I did participate once in the Miss Milwaukee Pageant part of the Miss America Pageant industry in 2005 and won Miss Congeniality. Overall I feel Pageants are more than beauty but stepping stones into be a professional women who will work hard for what she wants. Ms. Shelly thank you for dedication because once again you are making dreams come true one day at a time.

Miracle M Lewis

Pageant Nation is one of the fastest networking and social sites dedicated to the Pageant Industry. This is a wonderful tool for directors to market their pageant business and photos. Share pageant tips and get contestants in your area. I am so thrilled to be one of their featured members. Join Pageant Nation and stay connected.

Yours In Pageantry,
Shelly Winters Black
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Tiffany Dufrene from Louisiana wrote me asking how to get sponsors for her pageant?  I suggest going to local businesses and ask if they would be interested in being an Official Sponosr for your pageant. You can offer them a full or half page ad in the program book for in exchange of gifts donated to your winners.

Try a local florist, they can sponsor the bouquet’s for the winners in exchange for being the Official Florist!

Try a favorite restaurant to host your judges luncheon for in exchange of an ad.

Try a jeweler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Try beauty salons, tanning, nails, gift shops and photographers. All these businesses would be delighted to donate something in exchange for advertisement that markets a new crowd.

As a director you should have a sponsor letter that you can type the contestants name on it and they can take it around to family and friends to help raise their entry fees for your pageant.

Go to my www.shellyspageantexpress.com and visit the sponsor page for more ideas that can advertise on your website!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Pageanting,

shelly