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2020 Miss Ozark Rodeo Association
Pageant Rule Book
2019 Miss Ozark Rodeo Association
Haley Linder
www.missorapageant.orgTable of Contents
About Miss Ozark Rodeo Association
• Miss Ozark Rodeo Association since 2013
• Qualifications and Standards of Conduct
• Contestant Eligibility
• Entry Procedures
General Pageant Guidelines
•Conduct of Contestants
• Pageant Orientation
• Contract
• Scholarship Fund Administration
• Housing & Food
• Cell Phone Usage
• Transportation
• Parents, Relatives and Friends
• Horses
• Dress
• Awards Presentation
• Awards
• Saddles
• Miss ORA & Miss ORA Elect
• Comments & Score Sheets
Judging Guidelines
Judged Categories/Events
•Horsemanship
• Personality
• Appearance
• Western Trendy
• Public Speaking
• Modeling
• Private Interviews
• Written Test
• Photogenic
• People’s Choice
Appendices
A. Dress Code for Pageant Events
B. Miss ORA Horsemanship Pattern
C.Scoring Criteria & Breakdown
D. Pageant Program Ad Sales Requirements & Form
E. 2020 Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Lady-In-Waiting Official Title
F. Social Media Etiquette
The Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant Official Rulebook is reviewed and updated on an annual basis by the
Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant Committee and Ozark Rodeo Association Board of Directors. Questions and
suggestions can be addressed to the Board at any time.
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1Miss Ozark Rodeo Association
Miss Ozark Rodeo Association is the ideal western American young woman and will represent
the Ozark Rodeo Association and the sport of rodeo as she travels throughout the state of
Missouri. Miss Ozark Rodeo Association will have the opportunity to represent the Ozark Rodeo
Association at the Miss Rodeo USA Pageant.While spreading good will for her community and
the association, Miss ORA is garnering the richest experience of her life, and is laying a solid
foundation for her future. She receives gifts and donations from sponsors to assist with her
expenses as she travels and promotes the great sport of rodeo.
2019 Haley Linder 2015 Montana Dorsey
2018 Maddy Benson 2014 Kayla (Schulte) Kasper
2017 Gabrielle Cuttler 2013 Cierra Robinett
2016 Paige Moore
Qualifications and Standards of Conduct
Preamble
Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant is a non-profit organization providing vision and
leadership to the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association royalty, enabling these young women to
represent the Ozark Rodeo Association, enhance the sport of rodeo and promote our western
heritage. The Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant hereby declares and establishes the
following minimum “Qualifications and Standards of Conduct” that shall be applicable to all title
and subtitle holders under contract to the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant and all
approved contestants competing for the offered titles under Miss Ozark Rodeo Association.
Establishment of this statement of “Qualifications and Standards of Conduct” by the Miss Ozark
Rodeo Association Pageant does not nullify, cancel, or preclude existing and additional Miss
Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant rules, expectations, or practices now or in the future. The Miss
Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant reserves the right to amend its rules and operational guidelines
by action of the Board of Directors.
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2Contestant Eligibility
Each contestant in the Miss ORA Pageant shall comply with the following effective on the date
of competition. Contestants must be or provide:
1. I am a female at least 18 years of age and not 26 years of age or older and will not have
attained age 26 as of January 1, 2020. Upon request, I will provide a copy of my birth
certificate to verify my age.
2. I have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school education.
3. I am a resident of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Arkansas, or Oklahoma resident.
4. I am enrolled in school or work in the state of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Arkansas,
or Oklahoma.
5. I shall abide by all laws in her jurisdiction and must not have been convicted of a felony
and shall not have any pending criminal charges (other than minor traffic violations).
6. I am not currently married and have never been married. Winner shall remain unmarried
during her reign.
7. I have never been a previously selected Miss ORA. If the contestant holds another title
which has not expired prior to assuming responsibilities as Miss ORA (Feb 2020), she
will forfeit that title and will not be allowed to wear any other crown or banner but Miss
ORA if she is chosen as such.
8. Shall abide by all rules and regulations of Miss ORA Pageant including: Miss ORA
Pageant Rule Book and attachments, pageant contestant rules, general rules, written
expectations, official communications and documents, and verbal direction from
competent authority (Director, Assistant Director, and ORA Board of Directors).
9. Shall have executed and presented all required documents, consents, waivers, contracts
and/or agreements presented as conditions or precedents to pageant competition, title or
contracted party prior to the receipt of prizes, awards, scholarships, monies, or
participation in approved activities.
10. Must not have taken any actions, which in the good faith determination of the Director,
Assistant Director, and ORA Board of Directors will now or in the future is likely to
cause harm or damage to the goodwill or reputation of Miss ORA Pageant. This includes
the improper use of social media to include but not limited to Facebook,Twitter,
YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat o r any other forms thereof. This also includes but is not
limited to inappropriate language, pictures, videos, etc.
11. Shall not have been disqualified in prior equine pageant competition for misconduct
and/or nonperformance nor have forfeited the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association title.
12. I am not a parent of any child and I am not pregnant.
13. I am in good health and do not have health concerns which would prevent me from fully
participating in this contest or from serving as Miss Ozark Rodeo Association if selected.
14. I do not use any illegal or controlled substances (other than prescription medication and
then only in the manner prescribed to me.) I do not abuse alcohol or drugs.
15. I am not under any contractual obligations which would interfere with my ability to
participate in this contest or interfere with my ability to perform as Miss Ozark Rodeo
Association, if selected.
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316. To the best of my knowledge, there is nothing that will interfere with my ability to
compete in this contest or to perform the obligations of Miss Ozark Rodeo Association, if
selected. Any contestant not meeting the qualifications set forth above shall be denied the
right to compete in the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant.
Entry Procedures
1. Each contestant must complete an official Miss ORA entry application that is available
on the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant website.
2. The non-refundable Pageant entry fee must be paid and accompany the entry application.
Check or paypal will be accepted.
Complete applications submitted on the closing date provided will be accepted
3. All contestants will will have the option to Pageant Program Ads to help offset the cost of
the Entry Fee. Must submit a Pageant Program Ad Form and digital file (jpeg/pdf file) of
a print ready ad for each advertisement sold. Refer to Appendix D for more information.
4. The following will be required to be submitted after completed application by deadline:
PLEASE RETURN THE FOLLOWING TO: Miss ORA Pageant, 15021 Hardin Lane,
Saint Robert, MO 65584 or via email at oraqueenpageant@gmail.com
a. Non-refundable entry fee (100.00)
b. Completed Application Packet
c. Medical Information Form
d. Color Photo (according to photogenic) EMAIL ONLY
e. Copy of Birth Certificate
f. Optional Pageant Program Ad Pages and Digital File of Ads
General Pageant
Conduct of Contestants
1. Miss ORA contestants and titleholders are expected to conduct themselves in an
exceptional manner. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Such conduct could
result in the contestant being disqualified and may affect eligibility to compete in future
Miss ORA Pageants.
2. Harassment and arguing between contestants will not be tolerated.
3. A judge may not be approached by a contestant or any individual with the intent to
influence or harass. This includes approaching a judge online or through social media.
Action of this type will be reported to the Miss ORA Pageant Committee and ORA Board
of Directors and disqualification of that contestant could result.
4. The pageant is not officially complete until the coronation is completed.
5. Contestants are expected to abide by the Miss ORA Pageant Contestant Code of Conduct.
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4Pageant Orientation
Pageant orientation will be held Friday night prior to rehearsals. Attendance is mandatory.
Parents are welcome, but must exit once rehearsals begin. Transportation to and from orientation
and rehearsals is the sole responsibility of the contestant. The orientation may consist of the
following:
1. An opportunity to meet the contestants, their parents, and the Miss Ozark Rodeo
Association Pageant Committee
2. A description of pageant activities with the opportunity to ask questions and receive
answers about those activities
3. All contestants receive a copy of the final Composite/Scoring Breakdown that will be
used for the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant.
Contract
A draft copy of the contract the winner will be required to sign as the 2020 Miss Ozark Rodeo
Association Lady-In-Waiting, 2020 Miss Ozark Rodeo Association, and 1st Runner Up contract
will be included with the application packet. All contracts subject to change prior to the official
start of the pageant. The winner will be required to attend the 2019 Ozark Rodeo Association
Awards Banquet where her reign will officially begin.
Scholarship Fund Administration
Any Educational scholarships awarded during the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant are
administered by the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant Committee. Rules concerning the
eligibility and use of these Scholarships are provided in the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association 2020
Contract.
Housing & Food
Lodging and food will not be provided for contestants by Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant
during the pageant. There will be a host hotel with discounted rates we encourage contestants to
stay at.
Cell Phone Usage
The possession of and/or use of any electronic devices i.e.: cell phones, tablets, laptop
computers, and/or any devices with internet capabilities are allowed by contestants during the
competition, but may not be out during any phase of competition.
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5Transportation
Contestants in the Miss ORA Pageant are required to pay their own transportation to and from
the site of the pageant. Contestants are required to arrive at Miss ORA Pageant functions on time
and appropriately dressed.
Parents, Relatives, and Friends
Miss ORA Pageant welcomes and encourages the presence of parents, relatives and friends of
the contestants. No boyfriends will be permitted to fraternize with the contestants or to distract
them. No parents will be allowed in the contestant changing room during the pageant. There will
be chaperones available to help with changing. There will be chaperones available to help with
changing. Parents, friends, and family will not be allowed to watch rehearsals. We are preparing
a show for you all and want the Fashion Show to be the first time you see it.
Horses
Contestants will be provided a horse to ride by the stock contractor for this phase of competition.
You will draw for which horse and position you will ride the morning of horsemanship. Horses
will be warmed up for you and you will ride in the tack provided. Someone from the pageant
committee will be helping adjust stirrups to fit you for your turn in the competition. As a pageant
committee, we have made this decision to help contestants further prepare for future pageants
and for Miss Rodeo USA if the contestant chooses to compete.
Dress
See Appendix A for specific dress requirements for each event.
Awards Presentation
All contestants are required to attend the Awards presentation. Contestants will wear full western
attire including hat, boots, belt and contestant number. Should a contestant not attend the Awards
presentation, or should a contestant attend without her full western attire, she will automatically
forfeit her award(s) and/or scholarship(s).
Awards
Awards will be given to high point contestants in the following categories, including:
Horsemanship, Speech, Written Test, Interview, Personality, Photogenic and Appearance.
Awards and/or scholarships will also be provided for each participating contestant. Specific
awards and scholarships provided in each category may vary from year to year. Additional
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6awards and scholarships may be provided. The Congeniality Award will be decided by a
combined vote from all contestants and awarded to one contestant overall.
Saddles
The Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant will be automatically awarding all winners a custom
breast collar. All titleholders will have the opportunity to earn a saddle instead of the breast
collar by the end of their reign. If you have earned an upgrade to the saddle, you will not receive
the breast collar. Please refer to the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Contract to see how saddles
will be earned.
Miss ORA & Miss ORA Elect
At the conclusion of the contest, the winner of the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant will
be required to sign a contract between herself and Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant. The
First Runner-Up will be required to sign a contract between herself and Miss Ozark Rodeo
Association Pageant. The First Runner-Up will be asked to assume the role of Miss Ozark Rodeo
Association in the event Miss Ozark Rodeo Association is not able to fulfill that responsibility.
In that event, the First Runner-Up may or may not be provided with the same awards as
originally provided to Miss Ozark Rodeo Association.The winner of the Pageant will be given
the option to compete in the Miss Rodeo USA Pageant at the end of her reign. Miss Ozark Rodeo
Association’s reign will begin on or by February 2020 and will end in February 2021 at the
Ozark Rodeo Association Awards Banquet.
Comments & Score Sheets
Each Contestant will receive a Personal Composite Score Sheet and possibly Judges Comment
Sheets which will be mailed/emailed to each contestant within 10 business days after the
completion of the pageant. These sheets will be typed as to not show the identity of each
individual judge. If there is a dispute regarding score sheets, they will be sent to the Ozark Rodeo
Association Board of Directors to approve and verify they are in order.
Failure to abide by ALL rules listed within this rule book may result in disqualification or
consequences to be determined by the Judges.
Judging Guidelines
Miss Ozark Rodeo Association contestants will be judged in the following categories:
Horsemanship, Interview, Photogenic, Speech, Modeling, Impromptu Question, Written Test,
Appearance, and Personality. Please see Appendix C for Contestant’s Composite Score Sheet
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7(Scoring Breakdown) and Scoring Criteria. Judging will take precedence over all pageant
activities and schedules.
1. Miss ORA Pageant will provide three to five judges, depending upon the number of
contestants.
2. Judges are selected for their expertise in all fields of the competition.
3. Judges will judge all categories of the pageant.
4. All judges’ scores will be used.
5. A Head Judge will be chosen.
6. Judges may, at their discretion, deduct points if they see trainers coaching contestants
from the side during the Horsemanship or any part of competition, or if they witness
unsportsmanlike conduct at any time.
7. Paper score sheets will be used and all judges will hand their finished score sheets to the
Head Judge, who will place the score sheet in a manila envelope. The Head Judge will
seal the envelope and sign his/her name across the flap. The score sheets will be collected
and sealed at the conclusion of each judged event and the sealed envelopes will be
delivered on a daily basis by the Judge’s Chairperson to the auditing individual or firm
who compiles, in private, the scores. The Head Judge is responsible for the integrity of
the score sheets between the times the events end until the envelope can be delivered to a
CPA or auditing firm.
8. When judging in all divisions has been completed, the auditors will determine which
contestants have scored the highest in each category and in the overall scores. The
highest overall score will be the 2020 Miss ORA; second highest will be the first
runner-up.
9. Scoring ties in Appearance, Personality, Horsemanship, Speech and Photogenic will be
broken by referring back to the score of the Head Judge. That score will break the tie. If a
tie still remains, the score of the next judge will be used, and so on until the tie is broken.
10. A tie score for Miss ORA and first runner-up will be broken by the Horsemanship scores.
The contestant with the highest score in Horsemanship will receive the higher ranking.
11. The highest cumulative total of appearance scores in all judged events will win the
Appearance Category and the highest cumulative total of personality scores in all judged
events will win the Personality Category. Other specific awardees will be identified as
those having the highest score in that area.
12. All decisions made by the Judges are final.
Horsemanship
The purpose of this judged division is to select the young lady who rates highest in:
1. Horsemanship – including control of mount and the way she handles any situation which
may occur.
2. Balance – the ability to sit a saddle.
3. Positions of hands, feet and seat.
4. Mounting and dismounting.
5. Confidence, appearance, and awareness of audience. It is not the horse, but the skill,
understanding and ability of the contestant that will be judged. Each contestant will either
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8ride a draw horse or their own in the horsemanship competition. This will be determined
at a later date. As in rodeo, there will be a draw for the order in which contestants
compete, and also a draw for each contestant’s mount. The pattern for the Horsemanship
competition will be at the end of rulebook in Appendix B. At the end of the pattern, the
contestant will dismount at the judges for their horsemanship interview. They will then
mount and perform a queen’s run followed by a flag run.
Note: (Please bring a flag boot with you if you have one.)
The patterns should be set by the reigning titleholder, if possible. Judges may, at their discretion,
deduct points or disqualify from competition any contestant if they see trainers, family members,
or friends coaching contestants from the side. If contestants use their own horse, an automatic 10
point deduction will be made if parents, trainers, or friends are caught warming up their horse.
Personality
The purpose of this judged division is to select the young lady who rates the highest in:
intelligence, including common sense and good decision making; overall conversational ability
and ability to think on her feet and speak with maturity, intelligence and imagination; a positive
outlook; knowledge of and conversational ability about rodeo, their state and other areas with
special emphasis on grammar and enunciation; emits self-confidence, maturity, high moral
standards, sincerity and integrity; personality as reflected in choices of attire, overall appearance,
eye appeal and a noticeable consideration of others; ability to project personality in the arena, on
horseback, before an audience or on television; sense of humor and professionalism in all aspects
of the competition. Other considerations include showmanship, ambition, desire, and enthusiasm.
Appearance
The purpose of this judged division is to select the young lady who reflects poise and dignity and
who takes pride in their appearance through neatness and cleanliness in every detail such as
complexion, cosmetics, hands, fingernails, hair, and western apparel; poise which includes
posture and lady like behavior; photogenic quality. A thorough demonstration and knowledge of
proper western attire which may include: color coordination, proper fit, boots, crease and hat
shape; dresses, skirts, and blouses should reflect a western image where evening gowns
and/cocktail type dresses are not permitted; appropriate dress for all occasions. Contestants are
expected to appear in full western attire at all times unless otherwise specified. This includes
jeans, dresses, skirts, blouses, jackets, hats, boots, and belt with proper knowledge of current
trends in western wear industry.
Western Trendy Guidelines
Titleholders must maintain a professional appearance at all time and balancing fashion trends
and maintaining a profession image can be a challenge. These guidelines have been determined
to help titleholders navigate this style. Please note that there is a time and place for when it is
acceptable to dress western trendy. For example: Rodeos.
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91. Must always wear a hat, belt, buckle, and banner unless otherwise notified.
2. No sleeveless outfits and/or tank tops. Western Trendy must include a cap sleeve or
longer.
3. No cleavage.
4. No bare or low backs.
5. Skirt or Dress length may be no shorter than three (3) inches above the knee. Please take
time to consider that the length does not vary while walking.
6. Make sure that all boots worn with dresses have a western heel and are not a fashion
boot.
Public Speaking
1. Prepared Speech- Each contestant will prepare a speech to deliver with the topic of
“State”. It will be a 1-2 minute speech and it will be timed. Speech does not have to be
memorized, but judges may score higher if speech is memorized at their own discretion.
The purpose of this judged division is to select the contestant who rates highest on
content; delivery, including use of microphone, enunciation and grammar; appearance,
including poise; self-assurance, including personality, projection to the audience, and eye
contact; organization and subject relevance to required topic.
2. Media Interview- The media event may be, but is not limited to prerecorded 45 second
commercials about Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant, Miss Rodeo USA Pageant,
and the Ozark Rodeo Association to be shown in private to judges. Judging is based on
knowledge, poise, overall appearance, expression, eye contact, professionalism, and
delivery.
3. Impromptu Questions- Each contestant will be asked two questions during the Fashion
Show. One will be based on the Ozark Rodeo Association Rule Book and one based on
personality. Judging criteria includes but is not limited to the ability to answer the
question, delivery, knowledge, enunciation, and personality, which includes ability to
relate to the audience and sense of humor.
Modeling
Contestants will participate in the Miss ORA Pageant Fashion Show where they will be
modeling three different outfits. There will be a set pattern to model to. Judging criteria includes:
personality, appearance, creativity, initiative/flair, stage presence, proper presentation, and
self-confidence.
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10Private Interviews
Each contestant will be interviewed privately once by the judges for a time of 10 minutes.
Judging criteria includes:
1. Correct answers to questions related to knowledge of the pageant, knowledge of the
Ozark Rodeo Association, rodeo terminology, explanation of rodeo events, equine
knowledge (including tack, horse care, feeding,diseases, anatomy, etc.) & current events.
2. Appearance
3. Personality
Written Test
Contestants will be required to take a written test, which will consist of questions relating to the
sport of rodeo, Miss ORA Pageant, ORA, Miss Rodeo USA Pageant, and equine knowledge, etc.
Tests will be scored with the highest score winning a special award. These scores will count in
the total score. Excellent sources of information are:
www.missorapageant.org www.ozarkrodeoassociation.com www.missrodeousa.com
Photogenic
The judges will score photogenic ability by the head and shoulders photograph that is submitted
with Contestant Application. Photogenic Quality may include: Overall appearance,
expression-attitude, choice of colors, personality, and eye contact with camera..
People’s Choice
Each contestant will be automatically entered into the People’s Choice Award competition. This
is considered a side award and voting will take place after the deadline. There will be no points
awarded for this category. Voting will be done through the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association
Pageant website and votes will be $1/vote. There will be an award given to the one contestant
who receives the most votes overall.
Subject to Change
The 2020 Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant Rulebook is subject to be revised prior to
October 11. All contestants will receive notification of any changes. It is recommended to stay in
contact with the Pageant Director so that all information and possible changes are easily shared.
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11Appendix A
Dress Code For Pageant Events
Photogenic Western outfit of your choice, colored, head-and-shoulders photo.
Hat required (no crown or banner)
Orientation/Written Jean or Skirt outfit with shirt, vest or jacket
Test
Media Interview Same as Orientation Outfit
Horsemanship Jeans, form-fitting blouse or shirt with long sleeves, any color.
No vests, jackets, chaps, or spurs allowed.
Personal Interview Western Business Attire-Dress or skirt with blouse and or vest or
jacket.
Fashion Show Opening Number: Contestant Tshirt/Jeans
Outfit #1: Sponsored Outfit
Outfit #2: Sponsored Outfit
Outfit #3: Western Elegance-Dress or skirt with blouse and/or
jacket (Speech)
Coronation Western Elegance- Dress or skirt with blouse and/or jacket (Same
as speech outfit)
All outfits require a western cowboy hat, belt with buckle, contestant number,
and appropriate boots which the outfit requires unless otherwise specified.
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12Appendix B
Miss ORA Horsemanship Pattern
All patterns will be executed as written, not as drawn
● 1 and 2 Run with speed past center marker
● 2 stop and back up to center of pattern
● 3 settle horse for approximately 10 seconds. Start lope. Circles should be made
inside the end markers
● 4 and 5 Ride two circles to the right, first circle small and slow, second circle
larger and faster.
● 6 and 7 Ride two circles to the left , first circle small and slow, second circle
larger and faster.
● 8 Left roll back over hocks (should be made past far end marker)
● 9 Right roll back over hocks (should be made past far end marker)
● 10 Stop (should be made past center marker) Let horse settle, then in
approximate area of stop, do the pivots.
● 11 Pivot right or left no more than 90 degrees.
● 12 Pivot opposite direction, no more than 180 degrees.
● 13 Walk to the judges and dismount for horsemanship interview
After interview, remount and perform Queen’s Run followed by a Flag Run.
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13Appendix C
2020 Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant Scoring Breakdown
*Please note the scoring breakdown provided below is to be considered an example. You
may receive a finalized composite by email prior to the pageant and will receive a physical
copy of the Pageant Composite at Orientation on October 11th.
Event Appearance Personality Total Breakdown
Points
Horsemanship 15 15 100 Pattern, Queen’s Run, Flag Run, and
Horsemanship Interview
Interview 15 15 100 Knowledge of questions and Media Interview
Modeling 10 30 Modeling Knowledge
Impromptu 20 ORA Knowledge Question and Personality
Question Question
Speech 10 40 Delivery and Content
Photogenic 10
Written Test 40 Will be graded by auditor
Scoring Criteria
Points will be awarded to contestants in the major categories of:
● Personality (40 total points)
● Appearance (40 total points)
● Horsemanship (100 total points)
● Interview (100 total points)
● Speech (40 total points)
● Photogenic (10 total points)
● Modeling (30 total points)
● Impromptu Question (20 total points)
Total Category Points (per Judge): 380
Written Test (added once): 40
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14Appendix D
Pageant Program Ad Sales Criteria
Each Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Contestant will be given the option to sell Pageant Program
Ads to help offset the cost of Entry Fee into the pageant.
Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant
Pageant Program Ad Form
Name:____________________________________ Email: _____________________________
Company:_____________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
City:___________________State:_________________Zip:______________________________
Name of Contestant who sold ad:___________________________________________________
Indicate Ad Size(All Ads will be full color)
Full Page ($75):_______ Half Page($50):__________ Business Card($25):_________
Deadline September 23rd. No Ad Graphics will be accepted by email after September 23rd.
and all money and ad forms must be in hand with the Pageant Director No later than September
23rd or it will not count toward minimum ad requirements and will not be put in the program
book.
Submission Guidelines:
All ads/business cards must be submitted electronically to oraqueenpageant@gmail.com in the
following formats only: PDF and JPEG. All Logo’s must be in original digital format.
Screen-shots of ads will not be accepted
.
*NOTE: Make checks payable to ORA
**This form and payment must be turned in by the deadline.
***You will receive a separate copy of this form attached in your contestant email to print off
and use if you have chosen to sell ads.
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15Appendix E
Title of Miss ORA Lady-In-Waiting
At the conclusion of the Pageant, and crowning of the new titleholder, Miss Ozark Rodeo
Association Lady-In-Waiting is recognized as an official title. The duration will be from October
12, 2019 until the passing of the crown and Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Contract Signing at
the ORA Awards Banquet in February 2020. The purpose of this title is to allow for the
Lady-In-Waiting to:
1. Make scheduled appearances that are in the best interest and at the direction of Miss
Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant Committee and ORA Board of Directors.
a. These will be very specific appearances only approved and scheduled by the
current Board of Directors. No other appearances as Miss Ozark Rodeo
Association Lady-In-Waiting will be allowed and every appearance will be made
with the utmost respect to the reigning Miss Ozark Rodeo Association, and this
includes all social media and online presence.
b. Official appearances will be made in official Miss Ozark Rodeo Association
Lady-In-Waiting Banner, Miss ORA Lady-In-Waiting Traveling Crown, and
appropriate attire as requested by the Miss ORA Pageant Committee.
2. Work with specific members of the Miss ORA Pageant Committee that will benefit her as
Miss ORA.
3. Work with scheduled coaches and trainers.
4. Work on her Miss Ozark Rodeo Association and/or Miss Rodeo USA Pageant Wardrobe
5. Plan the Royalty Dinner Party and funding opportunities with final approval being that of
the Miss ORA Pageant Committee.
a. Miss ORA Lady-In-Waiting will be able to approach sponsors and raise funds at
the discretion of MRII.
6. If the Lady-In-Waiting has a current sponsor and/or title which she needs to further
represent, she will be able to continue to represent said title at non-official appearances
i.e. rodeos, parades, local contests, and community events as her sponsor title and not as
Miss ORA 2020. Miss ORA-Elect, or Miss ORA Lady-In-Waiting.
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16Appendix F
Social Media Etiquette
Miss Ozark Rodeo Association is an ambassador for the ORA and a role model for our western
heritage and values. The young women involved with Miss ORA model goodwill, positive
character and the highest level of integrity. Miss ORA’s involvement with social media must
always reflect these qualities.While social media can be a marvelous tool, it can also quickly ruin
the reputation of both an individual and a rodeo royalty program. The following guideline is
intended to assist Miss ORA in utilizing social media to its full potential to connect with family,
friends, rodeo fans, sponsors, and all her supporters.
1. The Miss ORA Facebook page is managed by the Miss ORA Director and the current
Miss ORA. You may tag the Miss Ozark Rodeo Association Pageant page in all posts
pertaining your title to be shared.
2. In ALL posts (including personal posts and Miss ORA posts)Miss ORA will represent
goodwill, positive character, and integrity. Do not post negative comments (this includes
sarcasm).
3. In ALL posted pictures (personal and Miss ORA; in crown and banner and not)Miss
ORA will be dressed modestly. Refrain from low cut tops.
4. Post frequently, but not excessively. A good rule of thumb is no more than 3 posts a day.
Great things to post about: positive experiences at rodeos and events, appreciation for
sponsors, utilizing sponsors' merchandise/services, promoting rodeos and community
events, etc.
5. Absolutely no photos or posts in swim suits or other inappropriate clothing or with
alcohol.
6. Be safe. Giving out too much personal information can open you up to unwanted
advertisement at best and dangerous stalkers at worst. If you feel uncomfortable about a
situation that involves your Miss ORA Page, report it to the Pageant Director. Personal
safety comes first. Do not feel obligated to accept any friends to your personal page that
you do not have a personal relationship with.
7. Write professionally. Use proper grammar and spelling.
8. Lady-in-Waiting: Though we would like to keep the Miss ORA Facebook page focused
on the current title holder throughout her year, there are instances where it is appropriate
for the Lady-in-Waiting to tag the Miss ORA Pageant Facebook page. In all posts,
include "Lady-in-Waiting" after tagging the Miss ORA Pageant Page.
Remember: Any photos, text, or videos you release through social media can never be
retrieved or deleted. Though you may delete it, someone may have already downloaded
it. When used properly, social media is a wonderful way to promote your rodeo, your
organization, and your pageant. But it is also a reflection of those entities and yourself.
So, ultimately, when in doubt....don't do it!
Miss ORA Pageant Rule Book 4/23/2019
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