Okay. I am just going to say it. -- Miss Volunteer America Pageant

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Subject: Okay. I am just going to say it.

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Date Posted: Sun March 06, 2022 16:30:44

I want this pageant to succeed, but I am sure my post is about to be deleted and I will be blocked.

I served on a committee to develop a new national pageant years ago. We tried to develop something that was completely new and fresh and innovative. The organizer opted to invest in something deemed more profitable and was correct with that decision, with the company that was developed now worth more than $100.000.000.00.

That said, the organizer insisted that beauty events (the organizer hated the word “pageant” because it represented antiquated thinking) were outdated and no longer necessary and had to become relevant if they were to survive. We specifically looked at the current events and were to innovate, innovate, innovate, and we did. We created pipelines, developed related organizations, created mock marketing campaigns and opportunities for non-contestants to receive scholarships and recognition. More than $50,000 was invested. I was so excited at what we created and so disappointed when other projects were selected. I signed many non-disclosure agreements, so I cannot share ideas, but I believe our ideas would have revitalized pageants or at least shifted the conversation.

With that said, I heard a few weeks ago about this organization. I was hopeful. Now, I am not. I see a logo that is an obvious copy of the Miss America logo. I see a crown that is obviously a replica of the Miss America Crown. I see a format that copied Miss America to the letter. I question whether the goal is to create an event that will survive or simply try to hurt Miss America. I guess of those two options, hurting Miss America is more likely, but if the pageant is to be a nationally recognized event in ten years, leadership is failing.

I am SO disappointed in the direction Miss America has gone. Miss USA seems to be holding on a bit better, but I hear the death knell for both systems. To Miss Volunteer, INNOVATE and for heaven’s sake, consider another name. Everyone knows the title is named after Tennessee… maybe use each state’s nickname in the state title, but change the national title name. I want you to succeed, but doing what others were doing, and failing, is a lazy and guaranteed way to fail at your goal.

I am ready to hear that I am a hater or a loser or whatever else you want to throw my way, but I do want this thing to get off the ground. Remember this: Miss America was in REAL decline using the format you copied.

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[> Subject: I realize that just about everything with America or United States is tied up in other systems. But I agree, I cannot stand the name. What about Miss American Spirit? Is that taken? It's also not the greatest, but better than Volunteer.
Author: No name [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Sun March 06, 2022 19:04:01 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: The name is irrelevant . The key is to get good contestants . They need to offer more than scholarships. They need to offer other opportunities. That will generate interest . More contestants more sponsors . Perfect example is tonight on American idol former Miss America made the cut and is going to Hollywood . Get these girls opportunity in acting, singing , dancing, news casting . That’s what these girls want . Most are not interested in being VP of large corporations. They want to be on the red carpet