2018 – 2019 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen

2018 – 2019 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen

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Official 2018-2019 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Entry Application

The concept for Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant originated in 1912 in

Gallup, New Mexico. 2018 is the 97th Annual Inter-Tribal Ceremonial event. Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal

Indian Ceremonial Queen is truly an ambassador for all Native people and represents Indian Country.

Indigenous, young women from all over North America compete for this crown.

The Crown and Title of Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen are registered under

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.

The Application process requires submitting the following items to the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal

Indian Ceremonial Queen committee. All Contestants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Completed applications must be received by the deadline June 30, 2018 at 5 pm MST in order to

prepare for the Competition and Pageant. Please submit completed application packet to: Miss Gallup

Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant, c/o Gallup Ceremonial Office, 206 W. Coal Avenue,

Gallup, NM 87301

If you have any questions please email the Committee at [email protected]

2018-2019 APPLICATION CHECKLIST – A completed application consists of the following:

Official 2018 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Entry Application

$75.00 Application Fee (Payable to MGITICQ)

Code of Conduct and General Guidelines Agreement, Notarized

Traditional and Modern Talent Information

Personal Essay about “Why would you like to become Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian

Ceremonial Queen? How will you provide a positive role model to the title? What goals would

you like to execute throughout your reign as Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

Queen?”

2 Letters of Recommendation – Someone other than family.

College or High School Unofficial Transcripts

Proof of Age (i.e. Copy of Birth Certificate or Current Drivers License)

Certification of Indian Blood (CIB) or Tribal Affiliation

Current Photograph – Two (2) 8x10 Color Photos (1 Traditional and 1 Modern)

Background check (from your local law enforcement agency), copy of Driver License or

Identification Card

MISS GALLUP INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL COMPETITION CATEGORIES:

1. Essay

2. Public Speaking

3. Private Interviews with Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Judges.

4. Modern Talent

5. Traditional Talent

MISS GALLUP INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL AWARDS

• Prize Money

• Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Shawl and Sash

• Other Miscellaneous Gifts from donors


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MISS GALLUP INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL CONTESTANTS

Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant

Gallup, N.M. USA

August 8, 9, and 10, 2018

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Native or Indigenous Female, 18-25 years of age. Candidate must have reached the age of 18

years old on or before the first day of pageant competition as evidenced by a certified copy of the

candidates birth certificate presented to pageant official before competition begins.

• Verifiable Tribal Affiliation. An enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe of the United

States or Native band of Canada as evidenced by certified enrollment records presented to

pageant officials before competition begins.

• Single, never been married and NO Dependents (Children)

• Knowledge of Tribal Traditions

POINT SYSTEM: The selection of Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial is based on a Point

System.

• Essay/Written Test: Essay Prompt, “Why would you like to become Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal

Indian Ceremonial Queen? How will you provide a positive role model to the title? What goals

would you like to execute throughout your reign as Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

Queen?”

• Public Speech: “How has a cultural way of life shaped me into a role model for others?” to be

presented at the luncheon

• Private Interviews with Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Judges.

• Modern Talent Presentation

• Traditional Talent Presentation – Representative of your Tribe.

• Traditional Attire Presentation: Representation of your traditional regalia and tribe.

Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen will be crowned on Friday, August 10, 2018 at the

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Night Performance at Red Rock State Park, Gallup, New Mexico.

The crown will remain in the custody of the Ceremonial Board until the contract is signed by the Queen.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Queen Committee [email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2018 at 5pm (MST).


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2018-2019 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

Entry Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Please type or write clearly in the fields listed below.

Last: First: Middle:

Indian Name: Translation:

Tribe(s):

Date of Birth: Place of Birth:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Phone Number:

Email address is REQUIRED:

Mother’s Name: Tribe(s):

Father’s Name: Tribe(s):

High School: Graduation Date:

High School – City/State/Province:

College: Major:

College – City/State/Province:

Year in College:

Date of Attendance: FROM: TO:

Employer: Position:

AFFIRMATION: I affirm that the contents contained herein and other submitted documents, are true

and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature of Contestant: ________________________________

Date: _____________________


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PHOTO RELEASE

This form will certify that the person named below is the author and copyright to the work described as

a photograph and that the author consents and authorizes the reproduction of the work and that no one

will be charged for the enlargement and the enlarged photograph will remain the property of the

Ceremonial Queen Committee.

Photographs are required for the contest for:

Miss Photogenic for the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen 2018-2019

Copyright Owner Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________________________________________

Printed Name: __________________________________________________________________

Date: __________________


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LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE 2018 -2019

As a contestant in the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant, I understand that

should I win the title of Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen, I will be responsible for

representing the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial to the general public.

I understand the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant is a competition which

recognizes a number of the contestants’ attributes: traditional talent, cultural knowledge, personality,

public speaking, and appearance. Therefore, it is my responsibility as the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian

Ceremonial Queen representative to act, speak and dress according to the esteem my title deserves at

any time that I may be in the public eye.

If I am selected as Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen (MGITICQ), I agree to the

following:

• To wear my crown and sash when appropriate and anytime I am acting in the capacity of my title

within the USA;

• To attend specific scheduled events as requested by the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

office. That my official appearances must be approved by the Ceremonial office

• I agree to maintain close contact with MGITICQ committee chair and the committee to

accomplish this with quarterly reports of activities (Due: 10/30/18, 1/30/19, 4/30/19 & 7/30/19)

• By submitting my entry form and this Liability Waiver and Release I acknowledge this is a

contractual agreement between the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association, Inc., and

myself;

• To uphold my title, encourage others to participate in future pageants and to assist in the

promotion and production of the Pageant as designated;

• That I am a non-paid contestant and participant in the Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Queen

Pageant. I am aware that my title does not receive any salary. Pre-approved mileage & travel

expenses throughout my reign will be reimbursed, upon submission of receipts otherwise they

are my responsibility.

• I hereby release the sponsors, the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association, Inc. from

any claim for damage or liability as a result of an accident or injury which may occur while

participating in or traveling to any event required in the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

Queen Pageant activities and/or during my reign.

I also release the right, title and claim of photography that may be taken by the Gallup Inter-Tribal

Indian Ceremonial Association or any official photographer for their future use.

I have read this Liability Waiver and Release and fully understand and agree to abide by the terms

therein.

Contestant Date

____________________________________________________________________________________

Notary Signature and Seal Date


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CODE OF CONDUCT & GENERAL GUIDELINE AGREEMENT

As a Contestant for the title of Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen,

• You represent yourself, your family, your Tribe(s), and the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian

Ceremonial.

• It is not in your best interest to conduct yourself in any way that would have an unfavorable

affect on yourself, your family, your Tribe(s), and the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian

Ceremonial Queen or the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.

• It is very important for you as a Contestant and an individual to maintain certain moral standards

for yourself now and in the future. It is mandatory that you and your fellow contestants conduct

yourselves in good moral standards. This means that you will refrain from arguing, yelling,

fighting, or swearing; smoking, chewing tobacco, drinking alcoholic beverages, using drugs, or

socializing in locations where alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed. This type of behavior

will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification.

• You may not have any dependents nor have/had any children. Should you be selected as Miss

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen, you may not reside with your significant

other/intimate companion, and may not get married or pregnant at any time during your reign.

Violations of this rule will result in immediate involuntary relinquishment of the Miss Gallup

Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial title, prizes and crown

• You must have a positive attitude about yourself before, during and after the Pageant. You are

required to respect, obey and participate with fellow contestants, the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal

Indian Ceremonial Committee, Judges, staff, general public and anyone you may come in contact

with.

• You must be present at the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant

Luncheon that will take place August 09, 2018. (Schedule of events will be sent to you with

your official acceptance letter into the pageant).

• You are responsible for your personal belongings at all times. The Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal

Indian Ceremonial Committee, the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, and the City of

Gallup, are not responsible for Contestant’s belongings, loss of articles, theft/or injury.

I hereby agree and promise to abide by the above Code of Conduct & General Guidelines as a

Contestant of the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant. I understand that I may be

disqualified as a Contestant of the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant if I depart

from the conditions and guidelines outlined above.

Signature of Contestant: ____________________________________

Date: ________________________


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TRADITIONAL AND MODERN TALENT INFORMATION

Please complete and return this information as soon as possible, but no later than June 30, 2018.

The Committee will need this information before any further action can be taken. Once your

Traditional and Modern Talent Presentation is submitted, reviewed and accepted by the MGITICQ

Committee you may not change it.

Your Traditional presentation should reflect some Tradition(s) of your Tribe.

There is a 10 minute time limit on all presentations. You will be given 5 minutes to set up. You must be

able to perform, present and demonstrate within the 10 minute time frame. You will be judged based on

your knowledge of the culture, language and creativity of your presentation. All contestants must

provide all materials and props needed for their talent presentations.

Title of the Traditional Talent you will be presenting __________________________________

Description of Traditional Talent Presentation:

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

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Title of the Modern Talent you will be presenting __________________________________

Description of Modern Talent Presentation:

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

The Queen Committee will provide a microphone. You are responsible for providing any further

material or props for your Talent Presentations.

Any request made to use slide presentations or video will not be approved. You are being judged on

your presentation of a Traditional talent (example of a traditional/cultural talent within your tribe) and a

Modern Talent.

Musical background music is encouraged or live supplement to your presentation as it pertains to

your presentation. Please be aware that your CD’s are recorded very clear and are queued to your

presentation.

Please check here if you will be using pre-recorded music in any way during your presentation.

Please check here if you will have live supplement on the stage.


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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FORM Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen

Deadline June 30, 2018

The applicant has chosen you to provide a letter of recommendation for her competing in the Miss

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant. We are grateful for your willingness to serve as

her reference and kindly request that you address each of the questions below. You are welcome to

transcribe them to your own letterhead if you wish.

Please be sure your letter contains the following information:

a) Your name

b) Your address

c) Your phone number

d) Your email address

e) The best time to contact you (if we have follow-up questions)

Please address the following questions in your letter of recommendation:

a) How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

b) What do you consider her strengths?

c) What do you consider her challenges?

d) Do you feel that the applicant would thrive in the title of Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian

Ceremonial Queen?

e) What else do you feel would be useful for us to know for our evaluation of this applicant?

f) Be sure to include the applicant’s full name.


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PERSONAL ESSAY

Please be sure your essay is a minimum of 2 pages, double spaced, font size 12 point on plain white

paper, clearly answering the following question.

a) “Why would you like to become Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen?”

b) “How will you provide a positive role model to the title of Miss Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial

Queen?”

c) What goals would you like to execute throughout your reign as Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian

Ceremonial Queen?”

This essay allows you the opportunity to introduce yourself. Give as much information about your goals,

education, family, interest, hobbies and any additional information you would like to include.

Please submit your personal essay with your completed Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian

Ceremonial Queen Application before the deadline of June 30, 2018 at 5pm (MST)


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2018 Miss Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Agreement

Please initial on the line at the end of each statement. Your initials at the end of statement acknowledge

you have read, understood, and accept the conditions of participating in the Miss Gallup Intertribal

Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant.

1. The newly crowned Queen agrees to preside as Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

Queen for one (1) year. Her reign begins the night of her crowning. _____

2. Quarterly monies paid only for quarters served within USA ________

3. At the direction of the Executive Director, Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen

will attend event(s) on behalf of the Ceremonial Association. The Queen will have

communication with the Queen Committee at a minimum monthly basis _____

4. Traditional clothing shall be worn whenever the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

crown is worn. ______

5. Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen is nonpolitical public figure. She shall

conduct herself in a manner that does not have an unfavorable effect on herself, her family, her

tribe(s), the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen title or the Ceremonial

Association. This means she shall avoid all behaviors and activities that will cause such

unfavorable affect or outcome. ______

6. Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen and any/all her chaperone(s) will be

considered representatives of the Ceremonial Association. As such they shall avoid and not

participate in any behavior or activity that would cause embarrassment to the Ceremonial

Association. _____

7. Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen shall not enter any other “Queen”, “Princess”

or “Miss” pageant/contest during her reign. _____

8. All travel and financial arrangements including invitations shall be coordinated and approved by

the Ceremonial Office, pro-tem or designated agent of the Ceremonial. _____

9. Mileage shall be reimbursed /expensed with prior approval from the Ceremonial office located

at 206 W. Coal Ave., Gallup, NM 87301. Travel will be reimbursed as per the current State

(NM) per diem rate. _____


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10. No Solicitation(s) of funds and/or donation(s) or acceptance of gifts may be made by Miss

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen, her family, friends, and interested parties for

personal use during her reign. _____

11. The Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Crown remains the property of the

Ceremonial Association and shall be returned at the end of her reign. _____

12. Prizes awarded Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen shall remain the property of

the Ceremonial Association until the completion of the one (1) year reign as Miss Gallup Inter-

Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen. Upon the completion of the one (1) year reign and the

Crowning of a new Queen the prizes become the sole property of the outgoing Miss Gallup Inter-

Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen. _____

13. Award monies will be in the sum of $2,000. The monies will be dispersed in four (4) equal

quarterly payments. A report of the Queen’s activities shall be submitted to the Ceremonial

Office at least 2 weeks prior to picking up her quarterly distributions. (December 1; March 1;

June 1; and August 1) _____

14. All interviews with the media (newspapers, magazines, journals and news outlets, etc.) shall be

approved by the Ceremonial Association prior to the interviews. _____

15. Forfeiture of Title and Crown:

(a) If circumstances (illness, pregnancy, cohabitation, marriage, leaving the country for

extended periods, violation of this agreement, etc.) occurs or become apparent during the

Queen’s reign, the Ceremonial Association reserves the right to relieve Miss Gallup Inter-

Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen of her title, her duties and her crown. _____

(b) Should Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen lose her title and crown, then “All

monies, prizes awarded including the Ceremonial Crown and Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal

Indian Ceremonial sash and shawl shall be returned to the Ceremonial Association

immediately”. _____

(c) Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen shall not post or repost any comments,

photos, videos, etc. deemed inappropriate or offensive by the Ceremonial Association on the

any social media outlet (Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Snap Chat, Instagram, etc.) whether

the site be the official Ceremonial sites or her personal site/pages during her reign. ______


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I, ______________________________, if chosen to serve as Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian

Ceremonial Queen enter into this contract with the Gallup Ceremonial Board under my own free will

without duress. My initialing and signing this contract states I have read and understand this contract.

Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Date

Ceremonial Association Member Date

______________________________________________________________________________

Notary Signature & Notary Seal Date

CC: Ceremonial Board, Ceremonial Association, Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Queen Committee and

Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen


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2018-2019 APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Only completed applications will be accepted for consideration.

A completed Application consists of the following:

Official 2018-2019 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Entry Application

$75.00 Application Fee (Payable to MGITICQ)

Code of Conduct and General Guidelines Agreement, Notarized

Traditional and Modern Talent Information

Personal Essay about “Why would you like to become Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian

Ceremonial Queen? How will you provide a positive role model to the title? What goals would

you like to execute throughout your reign as Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

Queen?”

2 Letters of Recommendation – Someone other than family members.

College or High School Unofficial Transcripts

Proof of Age (i.e. Copy of Birth Certificate or Current Driver’s License)

Certification of Indian Blood (CIB) or Tribal Affiliation

Current Photograph – Two (2) 8x10 Color Photos ( 1 Traditional and 1 Modern)

Background check, copy of Driver License or Identification Card

Signed and Notarized Queen Contract

Please submit completed application packet to:

Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant,

c/o Gallup Ceremonial Office,

206 W. Coal Avenue,

Gallup, NM 87301

Deadline for submitting completed packet for Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen

Saturday, JUNE 30, 2018 by 5pm (MST)

Documents

2018 – 2019 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen