NMJM Goes Green! September 30, 2008

Yes, it’s true, JM is going green! What I mean by this is that I will NOT be sending out paper packets. E-packets were emailed this afternoon to all 2009 contestants. This E-packet has an informational letter, contestant agreement form, contestant information form, health form, scholastic record, and self expression dress ideas.

In the spirit of saving trees, decreasing carbon emissions, and saving cost, we decided to e-mail these packets. Please read the packet and fill out the forms. Please fill out the forms on your computer and send back to me, or you can print hard copies and fill them out. If you have any questions, let me know.

Upcoming Deadlines for State Program September 30, 2008

For 2009 State Participants:

Contestant Welcome Packets will be mailed out this week. Please make sure your mailing address is correct in the AJM login system. This packet includes important information and forms! If you don’t receive the packet by next Monday, let me know.

Deadlines are as follows:

• Forms Completed Online – October 31, 2008
• Photograph Uploaded Online – October 31, 3008
• All Paper Forms & Clothing Fee Due – October 31, 2008
• Information Session  - October/November (Date & Time TBA)
• Detailed Schedule Sent to Contestants – November 14, 2008
• DVD w/ Opening # & Fitness Routine Sent – November 14, 2008
• Contestants Mail Talent Accompaniment CD (if applicable) – November 14, 2008

IMPORTANT! Program Dates Changed

Due to a scheduling conflict with the venue, we were forced to change the dates of the program. New Dates are: January 15 – 18, 2009. Contestants will now be arriving Thursday, January 15th at 7:30 pm. This means unfortunately, contestants will have to miss school on Friday, January 16th. The final program will be Sunday afternoon.

Wordle? Create Your Own! September 29, 2008

I found this great site, www.wordle.net where you can create your own “wordle” or word collage.

You can create your own that represents you. This could also be a great motivational tool to get you pumped up for the state finals!

See my Junior Miss collage:

The Beginning September 28, 2008

This is officially the first post of my blog, dedicated to the New Mexico’s Junior Miss Scholarship Program. I am excited to use this as a tool to relay JM news, information, tips, and other random stuff. I hope our current participants, past alumni, volunteers, parents, sponsors, and JM fans enjoy it!

What is Junior Miss?

Junior Miss is one of the largest, oldest, nonprofit scholarship program for high school senior girls. It is NOT A PAGEANT. The program provides scholarships to young ladies who are well-rounded and excel in several areas of life. The judging consists of looking at their academic achievements, interviewing skills, fitness, talent, and self-confidence and expression. We provide over $150,000 in scholarships at the National level each year.

Who can participate? High school senior girls compete at the local level and then advance to the state level. Each state selects a winner and that girl competes in the national finals in Mobile, Alabama.

For more info, visit our website, www.ajm.org.