They do try. But if an instate gal doesn't take it, they offer it to contestants from other states -- typically who are aging out but would still like the national competition experience. -- Miss Volunteer America Pageant

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Subject: They do try. But if an instate gal doesn't take it, they offer it to contestants from other states -- typically who are aging out but would still like the national competition experience.
Author: No name	[ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ] Date Posted: Mon December 02, 2024 19:26:27 In reply to: 's message, "So they don't at least try to find someone from that state??" on Sun December 01, 2024 22:09:47 [ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> [> Subject: The national pageant isn't for 6 months, they can't possibly try to hard
Author: No name [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Thu December 05, 2024 13:22:10 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: This was my thought! I didn't mean to sound like I was picking on her, but they've had native Miss Michigan Volunteers before, so why would they give Lydia the title? If they wanted to give her an opportunity at nationals, they could've given her a state like Maine or Nebraska that hasn't had consistent representation.
Author: No name [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Mon December 09, 2024 08:49:03 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: click in for response

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Date Posted: Fri February 28, 2025 17:26:39

The national pageant may be 6 months away, but there is preparation that must go into it. Including program books, judges books, etc. Things that can't be put off that long. The national office does a search for someone WITHIN the state that needs a titleholder first. IF no one wants it or able to do it, then they open up the search to persons outside that state, so that it has a representation on the national stage. If my understanding is correct, there are multiple states that had to have an "at-large" rep wear the title. It's not that big of an issue, stop complaining and help find someone from the area yourself so an "instate" girl can represent.

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