Snapshots from the
New England States' Conference

A very special thank you to all that attended!!

 

Signature Sponsor Fourpoints Magazine.

  

"Just For You" Trade show.
 
Sam Haskell III signs Miss New Hampshire
Lindsay Graham's copy of "Promises I Made My Mother"
.
  
NESC Committee with Miss America 2009 Katie Stam and Miss America Chairman of the Board Sam Haskell III.
 
Outside the Box Round Table Discussions
in the South Ballroom of the Framingham Sheraton.
  
Anita Hursch Cast, Miss Indiana 1958, Sam Haskell III, Author and MAO Chairman of the Board, Diamond Awardee Patricia Miller Co-founder of Vera Bradley Designs.
 
"Just for You" Trade Show attendees.
  
Bill Haggerty Co-Executive Director of New Hampshire and Lisa Little Connecticut Field Director man the sound equipment throughout the weekend.
 
Diamond Awardee Patricia Miller Co-founder of
Vera Bradley Designs, Katie Stam Miss America
2009 and MAO Board Chair Sam Haskell III.
  
Katie Stam, Miss America 2009 greets the audience during the Miss America and Friends show. Looking on is pre-dinner Emcee  Bruce Biette  and Miss America 1948 BeBe Shopp Waring.

 
Miss America 2009 Katie Stam and our New
England Misses and Outstanding Teens entertained during
Saturday evenings gala dinner.
  
The Pageant Experience: Preparation for Success with Former State Titleholders panelist .

 
Our State Representatives with Diamond Awardee Patricia
Miller and the Vera Bradley bags she presented them with.
   
Tony Bowls of Tony Bowls Design presents our state representatives in his latest pageant collection.

Join Us!

The New England State programs, affiliated with the Miss America Organization, are sponsoring a two day conference on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2009, at the Sheraton Framingham, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701.

The Conference, whose Signature Sponsor is FOURPOINTS Magazine, is designed to appeal to Miss America Local and State Pageant Volunteers, present and future contestants, parents and friends of the Miss America State and Local Programs.


CONFERENCE FEATURES:

  • Katie Stam, Miss America 2009
  • Sam Haskell, Chairman of the Board of the Miss America Organization and author of "Promises I Made My Mother."
  • Rick Brinkley, National Judging Consultant for the Miss America Organization
  • Patricia Miller, Co-Founder and Co-President of Vera Bradley Designs
  • Tony Bowls, nationally acclaimed Evening Wear Designer
  • Cocktail Hour Fashion Show (before Dinner Show)
  • Dinner Show featuring all six New England State Representatives competing for the title of Miss America 2010, and New England States' Outstanding Teens.
  • "Out of the Box"Workshops
  • Dolphin Entertainment of Miami, FL. "Working with the Camera"
    (Participants will study different styles and skills for acting in front of the camera for media, television, film, and reporting.)
  • "Just for You" Trade Show with over 30 Vendors featuring wardrobe and accessories
    Including Cinderella's Bridal Salon - Warwick, RI; The Crowning Touch, Inc. - New Bedford; Crowning Around by Autumn; Queen of Hats - Portland, ME; Dina, Inc. - Providence RI, Regalia Magnificent Apparel - Orlando FL; Rockit Recording & Productions LLC; Silpada Designs, Togatae - Kingston, NH; and many more
 

  Saturday, September 19, 2009

  8:00 a.m
NESC Registration
  9:00 a.m.
State Miss and Outstanding Teen Photo/Autograph Session
  9:00 - 5:00        
"Just For You" Trade Show - Conference Center
  10:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions of Signature Sponsor
  10:30 a.m.
Judging Skills for Pageants - Rick Brinkley
  12:00noon
Luncheon Buffet
  1:00 p.m.
Introduction of New England State's Outstanding Teens
  1:20 p.m.
Introduction and Presentation to Patricia Miller,               Co-founder of Vera Bradley
  2:00 p.m.
Katie Stam, Miss America 2009
  2:30 p.m.
Keynote Speech - Sam Haskell, MAO CEO and author of "Promises I Made My Mother"
  6:30 p.m.
Pre-Dinner Reception and Fashion Show
  7:30 p.m.
"Dinner with Miss America"
  9:00 p.m.
"Miss America and Friends" Floor Show
 10:30 p.m.
Mix 'n Mingle Afterglow with Cash Bar
   

  Sunday, September 20, 2009

  8:00 a.m.
NESC Registration
  8:30 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet
  9:00 a.m.
Dolphin Entertainment - Concord Room
9:00 - 4:00
"Just For You" Trade Show - Conference Center
9:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
10:00 a.m.
Outside the Box Morning Round-table Discussions
  10:00 a.m. What Every Contestant Should Know... and More with Rick Brinkley
  10:00 a.m. FUNdraising with P. Buzzell
  10:00 a.m. The OT Program: Getting the Most From the Experience - with Former Outstanding Teen's
11:00 a.m.
Outside the Box Morning Round-table Discussions
  11:00 a.m. What Every Contestant's Parents Should Know... and More with Rick Brinkley
  11:00 a.m. Finding Your Personal Style with Tony Bowls
  11:00 a.m. Social Networking: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly with Avril Jones
12:00 Noon
Luncheon Buffet
1:00 p.m.
Outside the Box Afternoon Round-table Discussions
  1:00 p.m. What Every Contestant's Parents Should Know... and More with Rick Brinkley
  1:00 p.m. Meet the Press: A Primer - Dana Rosengard
  1:00 p.m. Hairstyles and Your Personality with American Idol Stylist Robert Towle
2:00 p.m.
Outside the Box Afternoon Round-Table Discussions
  2:00 p.m. The Pageant Experience: Preparation for Success with Former State Titleholders
  2:00 p.m. Creative Contestants Recruitment with Jim Lindsey
  2:00 p.m. Bringing Out the Real You with Kriss Soterion, CNN Make-up Artist
 3:00 - 4:00
State Miss and Outstanding Teen Photo and Autograph Session
 3:00 - 4:00 Raffle Drawing in Trade Show Area
   


 
Keynote Speaker

Sam Haskell



Presenter
Rick Brinkley



Honoree 
Patricia Miller of Vera Bradley Designs



Signature Sponsor
REGISTRATION FEES (Order Form & Payment must be received by Bruce Robert by Friday, September 11, 2009)
  • Option #1 Two days (including 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, and admission to all Presentations, Workshops, and Trade Show) - $90
  • Option #2 Two days (including 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, DINNER SHOW, admission to all Presentations, Workshops and Trade Show) - $140
  • Option #3  Saturday Only - One day (includes 1 lunch and admission to all Presentations, Workshops and Trade Show) - $50
  • Option #4  Saturday Only - One day (includes 1 lunch, DINNER SHOW and admission to all Presentations, Workshops and Trade Show) - $100
  • Option #5  Sunday Only - One day (includes 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and admission to all Presentations, Workshops and Trade Show) - $50

Ticketed Events Available for Purchase Separately

Ticket A  "Just For You" Trade Show for Saturday Only - $5
Ticket B  "Just For You" Trade Show for Sunday Only - $5
Ticket C  Saturday Dinner, Fashion Show & Stage Show $50 *
Ticket D  Sunday Dolphin Entertainment Presentation &   Audition - $25
Ticket E  Saturday Luncheon Buffet - $25 *
Ticket F  Sunday Breakfast Buffet - $10 *
Ticket G Sunday Luncheon Buffet - $25 *
 *(Not for Sale at Show, pre-purchase only)



TO REGISTER -  DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION PACKET,

Or you may  register  by sending a check and a note with your name, Email address and phone number requesting what you want along with your choice of Grilled Salmon, Sirlion Steak or Vegetarian for Saturday's dinner to:
Bruce Robert, NESC Treasurer
90 Valley Hill Drive
Holden, MA 01520-1661.
brobert9@yahoo.com

Checks should be made payable to "New England States' Conference."


**NEW HOTEL RATE!!**
Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center -  Framingham, MA
HOTEL ROOM RATE: $79 plus tax per night
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