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For the past 6 years, Leonardo and Maria Campanile have coordinated the
successful annual pageant: "Miss Puglia USATM" that is staged in NYC.
This event, which draws over a thousand people, has been covered on
TV and radio in New York as well as in newspapers and (of course) in
L'IDEA itself, where the newly crowned title-holder dominates the
Spring issue's front cover.
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On March 29, 1998, vivacious, 19-year-old Donna Chinaglia, Reginetta Pugliese d'America, was crowned by 1997's out-going "Miss Puglia USA," tall, regal Nancy Bozzi of Chicago, Illinois. Miss Chinaglia, a co-ed at St. John's University [Staten Island campus] is a business administration major and she also works in her family's restaurant; an accomplished pianist, she is fluently bi-lingual. |
Exceptionally beautiful Chiara Calisi, a 22-year-old dancer, was 2nd place
winner; willowy redhead Lucrezia DePinto came in third.
"Miss L'IDEA," a new pageant, celebrates L'IDEA's 25th anniversary
Enter a national pageant for unmarried Italian and
Italian-American females: 16 - 25 years old.
Contestants compete in evening gown and personal interview.
L'IDEA is currently selecting 1998 representatives; deadline is in
Nov. 1998.
Take part in an experience you will be proud to be part of.
You must be at least 16 years old by December 31, 1998.
You must be unmarried. It's not required that you speak
Italian.
There is no talent competition. There is no swimsuit competition.
Applications are here [below] -- just print one out -- and type in the
required information either in
English or
Italian. [You may fill out the
application by hand -- but if we cannot read your writing. . . .]
Miss L'IDEA Scholarship Pageant® is currently seeking
young women of Italian birth or descent to compete in a national award winning
pageant held December 5, 1998 in New York City. Candidates across the nation
are being sought to compete in the pageant in honor of L'IDEA's silver
anniversary of publication in NYC. Most Miss L'IDEA
contestants will be first-time pageant competitors. No previous experience
is necessary. Over $5,000 in college scholarships and wonderful prizes
will be awarded to Miss L'IDEA 1998 and a few runners-up.
Competition consists of:
Essay 10% | Personal Interview 30% | Jeans & T-shirt Look 30% | Evening
Gown 30% |
How many finalists will be selected?
If you are selected to be one of the 25 finalists, you will be assigned an
official embroidered sash and complete instructions about participating
in person in L'IDEA's high-profile
national scholarship pageant, which will be
televised and
broadcast live from New York City in
the United States and overseas.
How many winners will there be?
Judges will crown one Miss
L'IDEATM
and select 2 runner-up contestants. All
25 young ladies, however, will receive wonderful gifts from sponsors
at the pageant including a special souvenir from the president of Apulia
in person.
Miss L'IDEA will receive:*
Substantial College Tuition Award and also L'IDEA Loving
Cup;
a Hollywood screen test by filmmaker Val Franco, leading to a part in a
film;
Sponsors' Gifts; Sash & Roses; Official Crown;
her 4-color photograph on the cover of L'IDEA's next issue, and more....
Two runner-up contestants will receive:
Apulian Award; Sponsors' Awards; Official Miss L'IDEA T-shirt; Gift
Basket
Miss L'IDEATM is not affiliated with
any other pageant system.
*Miss L'IDEATM may substitute
prizes. [Watch this page for up-dates.]
I hereby apply as an entrant for the title of "Miss L'IDEA Scholarship Pageant" and I acknowledge and agree as follows:
1. I am between 16 - 25 years old. [I will be at least 16 years of age but no older than 25 as of November 1, 1998.] I have not been married, divorced, nor am I the mother of children. If any of these conditions change, then I will notify the pageant officials immediately and I understand that this may affect my eligibility.
2. I have never won the crown in a previous "Miss Puglia USATM Pageant."
3. One of my birth parents, or one of my natural grandparents,
is from Italy.
4. I am of good health, and good moral character; I am entering this
pageant of my own free will, my statements are true to the best of my knowledge,
and I am aware that my application -- and all of my supporting materials
-- must be received by L'IDEA 3 weeks before the pageant [no later
than November 14, 1998].
5. I agree that if selected as one of the finalists of the Miss
L'IDEATM Scholarship Pageant, I will participate in that pageant
and abide by all the rules and regulations governing that pageant as well
as the duties and obligations that follow my reign as Miss
L'IDEATM.
6. Neither I nor any member of my immediate family is employed by L'IDEA: Periodico dei Pugliesi d'America© .
7. I agree that if I win the title Miss L'IDEATM, I will
not participate in any pageants during the 12 months that I hold that title
other than those pageants authorized by L'IDEA and Miss
L'IDEA.
8. I hereby release unconditionally and forever any claim against L'IDEA and Miss L'IDEATM, or its officers, directors, employees, agents, subsidiaries, assigns or corporate parents, which I may have by virtue of my participation in this pageant or any use of my name, likeness, voice and/or biography in connection with this pageant, including use in promotional and advertising material.
9. I understand and agree that all issues as to eligibility shall be determined by L'IDEA in regard to Miss L'IDEATM and I agree to abide by that determination both as to myself and other applicants. Any untrue statement or failure to comply may result in my disqualification.
Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ _
"Miss L'IDEA"TM and
"Miss Puglia
USA"TM are trademarked.
SIMPLY SUBMIT:
1. Two recent photographs: 1 recent
headshot
and 1 full-length photograph.
2. An essay (one typewritten page: 300 words) that discusses both (a.)
and (b.):
(a.) "What my Italian heritage means to me" and
(b.) "Why I want to be Miss L'IDEA"TM.
3. A resume containing your name, age, birthdate, a short list of your awards, activities, ambitions, career goals. List both your mother and father's full names and where each was born. Also, list your four grandparents' full names and indicate specifically where each grandparent was born. [Additional proof may be requested at the discretion of the pageant officials.]
4. Photocopies of any supporting materials (example, birth certificate,
award notifications, etc.) that qualify you for this title. Please send COPIES
ONLY.
We cannot and will not return your material or photographs.
5. Two self-addressed stamped envelopes:
1 # 10 business envelope with .32 postage for notification, and also
1 large manila envelope -- 10" x 13" -- with $3.00 postage.
6. $100.00
entry fee (money order) made payable to:
L'IDEA.
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All contestants
who enter will receive: § a copy of L'IDEA with their picture printed in it; § § a copy of the Miss L'IDEA Program; § § and a Miss L'IDEA T-shirt®. §
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SEND ALL MATERIALS TOGETHER, at the
same time, in one
envelope to:
Leonardo & Maria Campanile, "Miss L'IDEA" c/o L'IDEA,
P.O. Box 230008, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11223; Tel./Fax [718]
339-2224.
TRAVEL
Out of town contestants will be responsible for their own transportation
to and from NYC. The pageant will provide you with a DISCOUNTED hotel room
for 2-3 nights at the Jolly Hotel, Madison Avenue at East 37th Street, NYC
[number of rooms subject to availability] -- or a comparable hotel.
We will also provide your pageant meals and ground transportation to and
from all pageant events and rehearsals, at no extra cost to you.
All out of town contestants, regardless of age, will be chaperoned for
safety and security as well as organization efforts. Each out of town contestant
must comply with the agenda and ground rules. Each out of town contestant
may have another pageant contestant for a roommate or she may choose to bring
a guest: parent, friend, relative to stay with her during the pageant weekend.
This decision must be made at time of notification that you have been selected
as a finalist.
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Up-dates on prize amounts and prize sponsors will be posted regularly.
Contact:
Leonardo & Maria Campanile, "Miss L'IDEA" c/o L'IDEA, P.O.
Box 230008, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11223; Tel./Fax [718] 339-2224.
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Ultimo aggiornamento: 14 ottobre 1998: last up-date.
Events are still in the planning stage and subject to change without
notice. Please check back again for new details and up-dates.
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