What could you do with the crown?

Many of our state & national titleholders have gone on to do very exciting things...what could you do?

Halle Berry - Miss Ohio USA 1986, Oscar Winning Actress Eva Longoria - Miss Corpus Christi USA 1998 - Actress “Desperate Housewives” Shandi Finnessey - Miss USA 2004, “Dancing with the Stars” Season 3, TV Hostess “Quiznation” Brandi Burkhardt - Miss Maryland Teen USA 1997, Lead Role in Broadway’s “Mamma Mia” Vanessa Minillo - Miss Teen USA 1998, MTV Co-host / Entertainment To-night Contributor Claudia Jordan - Miss Rhode Island USA 1999, “Celebrity Apprentice” Season 2, Suitcase Model “Deal or No Deal” Kristina Sisco - Miss Maryland Teen USA 1999, resigned to accept role on “As The World Turns”, 2 Emmy nominations Jill Gulseth - Miss Illinois USA 2005, Professional Model, many catalog and magazine layouts Kelly Hu - Miss Teen USA 1985, Successful TV & Film Ac-tress, numerous credits Michelle Attai - Miss Maryland Teen USA 2002, Featured Actress HBO’s “The Wire” Nicole Bosso - Miss Delaware USA 2007 - Model for Home Shopping Network Erin Abrahamson - Miss New Jersey USA 2007, Top-80 “American Idol 3”, Successful Singer & TV Actress Krisily Kennedy - Miss Rhode Island USA 2003, “The Bachelor” Season 7: 1st Runner-up Nicole Manske - Miss Illinois Teen USA 1998, Co-host “The Speed Report”, The Speed Channel Marina Harrison - Miss Maryland USA 2005, Public Information Officer for Maryland’s Secretary of State Shanna Moakler - Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 1992, “Dancing With Stars” Season 3, “Meet the Barkers”, Actress & Model

Shelley Hennig - Miss Teen USA 2004, Featured Actress “Days of Our Lives” Allison Paganetti - Miss Rhode Island USA 2005, 2nd Lt. United States Army, Served in Iraq Susie Castillo - Miss USA 2005, MTV VJ “TRL”, Actress & Spokesmodel Bridgette Wilson - Miss Teen USA 1990, Successful TV & Film Actress, numerous credits Gina Tognoni - Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 1991, Actress “Guiding Light” - 2008 Emmy Award Winner Ashley Coleman - Miss Delaware Teen USA 1999 & Miss Teen USA 1999, Barker Beauty “The Price Is Right” Ali Landry - Miss USA 1996, Successful Film/TV Actress

PO Box 3509 Cranston, RI 02910 Phone 401.228.7019 Fax 401.228.7021 Official Preliminaries to the MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® pageants. Independently produced by D&D Investments, Inc. under license from Miss Universe L.P., LLLP

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Official State Preliminaries

MISS USA ® & MISS TEEN USA ®

The Search is on…!

Congratulations! You have been selected as an official contestant in the 2012 MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® pageant. We have received hundreds of applicants throughout the State of Rhode Island and we feel that you have the necessary qualifications based on your photograph, telephone interview and the recommendations of our selection committee to become the new Miss Rhode Island USA 2012! We look forward to working together with you for an unforgettable life-enhancing experience. The MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® competition offers area young women a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to advance their personal, professional and humanitarian goals.

We have an incredible weekend planned for you. Plenty of fun ... making new and lasting friendships ... OVER $1 MILLION IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES AND AWARDS ... MODELING ... THE GLAMOUR … THE EXCITEMENT ... and the crowning of the new Miss Rhode Island USA. If you are crowned Miss Rhode Island USA, the most thrilling and exciting part of the reign is a two-week expense paid trip to compete for the prestigious title of Miss USA. The MISS UNIVERSE® and MISS USA® pageant is an NBC Universal Inc. and Donald J. Trump joint venture and consistently ranks among the most-watched television programming in the world. The MISS USA® pageant is sponsored by some of the most renowned companies in the world, including, Sherri Hill, New York Film Academy, Farouk Systems Haircare, Diamond Nexus Labs, Kandy Wrappers Swimwear and Chinese Laundry Footwear, to name a few.

This is truly an exciting and wonderful opportunity for you, but a lot of work must be done before you walk out on stage and meet the spotlights. Each contestant is responsible for raising a sponsorship. This sponsorship will help cover all your expenses during the Pageant weekend, as well as contributing to the cash and prize awards. The only other requirement is a $99.00 non-refundable registration fee. We understand the time and effort involved in raising sponsors, so we urge you to send in your $99.00 registration fee today.

Once we receive your $99.00 registration fee, along with the Registration Application and signed Preliminary Agreement, we will then mail you your Official State Finalist packet, and you can get started. Your State Finalist packet will include all the materials you will need to prepare for the 2012 Miss Rhode Island USA pageant. You will not be considered a state finalist until you have registered. The sooner your registration fee is in, the sooner you can concentrate on the competition, so start now!

Each State Finalist will be judged in three areas: Swimsuit, Evening Gown and Interview. During the competition, you will be asked to model an evening gown and swimsuit of your choice. You will also be individually interviewed by a panel of judges. These areas of competition are equally weighed and designed to help showcase your ability to serve as a role model to your peers. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your stage presence, poise, physical fitness, personality, and communication skills. You will receive more information on wardrobe guidelines and be given detailed information regarding your preparations in your Official State Finalist packet.

Our program is an excellent vehicle for young women who are recognized as the elite of today and tomorrow. These young women are savvy, goal-oriented and aware. The contestants who become part of the Miss Universe Organization display those characteristics in their everyday lives, both as individuals who participate in the competitions to advance their careers and personal goals, and as women who seek to improve the lives of others. Many contestants and titleholders have had many new doors open and opportunities come their way just by participating in the pageant. Internships with major news organizations, modeling contracts, humanitarian aides, actresses and spokes models are just a few examples of their accomplishments after competing.

Participating in this pageant will be fun and exciting as well as provide an opportunity to develop your interests, aspirations, interpersonal skills and increase self-esteem. We hope that each young woman will leave with

DELAWARE ILLINOIS MARYLAND NEW JERSEY RHODE ISLAND

www.missusa.com www.missteenusa.com M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D T E E N U S A ® a n d M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D U S A ® a r e i n d e p e n d e n t l y p r o d u c e d b y D & D I n v e s t m e n t s , I n c . u n d e r l i c e n s e f r o m M i s s U n i v e r s e , L . P . , L L L P

MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® and all variants thereof , and the "Woman with Stars" Logo and the crown designs are al l registered trademarks and copyrights of Miss Universe L.P., LLLP M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D T E E N U S A ® a n d M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D U S A ® a r e t h e o f f i c i a l p r e l i m i n a r i e s t o t h e M I S S T E E N U S A ® a n d M I S S U S A ® p a g e a n t s

great memories, strong friendships and a defining, enriching experience. You alone can make a difference in the world and future of many by giving of your time to those in need. What better way to do this than being an official contestant?! We are delighted that you are interested in our program and invite you to join us for this prestigious event.

In order to participate, you will only need:

One (1) Evening Gown One (1) Swimsuit One (1) Interview Outfit One (1) Opening Number Outfit – black cocktail dress with nude, silver or gold heels A Sponsorship Fee A Program Book Photo A $99.00 Registration Fee *(non-refundable)

As an Official State Finalist, you will receive exclusive information and discounts from our pageant sponsors, a complimentary Orientation Seminar, a free copy of an Official State Pageant program book, and a gift bag including items such as a MISS USA® garment bag, make-up bag, backpack, and many other fun gifts!

Utilizing its nationwide grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Gilda's Club and the USO, Miss USA is armed to educate women today. She will spend countless hours working in every capacity – from speaking to research and medical experts, to offering comfort and support to women with cancer, to answering phones and logging miles in walkathons, to hosting benefits; our past titleholders have helped raise millions of dollars for research. The new Miss USA will personify the combination of beauty and intelligence that defines the 21st Century. We thank the Miss Universe Organization for creating and supporting a program that allows young women the ability to be a positive role model.

The historic 60th annual MISS USA® pageant was televised LIVE on NBC from the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 19, 2011 and was the #1 ranked broadcast television program of the evening. In front of over 7.2 million viewers, Alyssa Campanella, the beautiful 21 year-old representing California and our former Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2007, was crowned Miss USA 2011! Alyssa will go on to represent the USA at the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE® pageant, LIVE from São Paolo, Brazil on September 12, 2011. “Bravo’s” own Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic of “E! Entertainment” hosted the event joined by celebrity judges Caroline Manzo, from “The Real Housewives of New Jersey”, Hip-hop artist and “Celebrity Apprentice” star, Lil Jon, and one of the elite defensive centers for the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks, Tyson Chandler, to name a few. Color commentator Kelly Osbourne was on hand with her thoughts and British rapper, Tinie Tempah and singer Eric Turner performed their smash hit “Written in the Stars.” Our own Miss Maryland USA, Allyn Rose was a Top 8 Finalist!

We are extremely proud of Kate McCaughey, Miss Rhode Island USA 2011, who represented the state of Rhode Island so beautifully! The 51 contestants all received the star treatment while in Las Vegas. Appearing throughout the city and filming for the telecast was a thrilling opportunity for all of the contestants. The excitement and memories of their time during the MISS USA® pageant will last a lifetime. Lindsey Bucci, Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 2011, competed at the 2011 MISS TEEN USA® pageant, which once again took place at the luxurious Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas on July 16, 2011, viewed by a worldwide webcast audience!! Our own Miss Maryland Teen USA, Kirsten Nicholson and Miss New Jersey Teen USA, Savannah Schechter were Top 15 Finalists and Savannah also received the prestigious Miss Congeniality award! The star-studded panel of judges chose Danielle Doty from Texas as Miss Teen USA 2011! We are so excited about the many opportunities that lie ahead for all our titleholders, and the memories from their national pageants will stay in their hearts always. You can follow their adventures throughout the year on Facebook and Twitter. Visit our state website for the direct links to their pages. NEXT YEAR…IT COULD BE YOU!!

There is more information in the pages to follow, be sure to read it all. If you or your parents have any questions, please give us a call at 401-228-7019 or e-mail us at MissRhodeIslandUSA@msn.com. We are standing by to answer any questions. Again, congratulations on taking the first steps on an incredible journey. We want to make this pageant a lifetime memory for you!

Sincerely,

Deborah N. Miller & Cynthia J. Provost State Directors – MISS TEEN USA, MISS USA

PO Box 3509 Cranston, RI 02910 Phone 401.228.7019 Fax 401.228.7021 Official Preliminaries to the MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® pageants. Independently produced by D&D Investments, Inc. under license from Miss Universe L.P., LLLP

MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA®, and MISS TEEN USA® and all variants thereof, the "Woman with Stars" Logo and the crown designs are all registered trademarks and copyrights of Miss Universe L.P., LLLP.

Official State Preliminaries

MISS USA ® & MISS TEEN USA ®

Dear Parents:

Joining in the excitement of a major State Pageant can be very rewarding for a young lady. It will enable her to meet new friends, enjoy an atmosphere of glamour and fashion, and develop the poise, confidence, interpersonal and career-enhancing skills which in later life will be respected and even admired!

We review hundreds of applicants throughout the State of Rhode Island and we feel that your daughter

has the necessary qualifications based on her photograph, telephone interview and the recommendations of our selection committee to become the new Miss Rhode Island USA 2012!

Our 2012 MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® pageant is the Official Preliminary to the 2012 MISS USA®

pageant. The MISS TEEN USA® and the MISS USA® pageants are a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture. Since MISS USA® began in 1952 and MISS TEEN USA® in 1983, tens of thousands of women in the fifty states and the District of Columbia have contributed to making the competition a national tradition. The winner of the 2012 MISS USA® pageant will go on to compete for the prestigious title of MISS UNIVERSE®.

Unlike many pageants, the 2012 MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® pageant does not require a performing talent, a platform, an essay, or proof of community service. Rather, our program is designed to discover the poise, personality and beauty within your daughter. All our participants will be given instruction to enhance their pageant interview skills, and will work in groups and, where requested, one on one with our producers and directors on runway and stage presentation techniques. For many thousands of young women who have participated in the Official Preliminaries of the MISS TEEN USA® and MISS USA® pageants, the experience will be remembered for a lifetime.

The 2012 MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® pageant will be held at the Rhode Island Center for

Performing Arts in Cranston, RI before a large audience. The contestants will be chaperoned and their meals will be provided at the center by the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® pageant.

Please make sure you review with your daughter all of the materials you receive from the Pageant and

visit our website as well at: www.missrhodeislandusa.com, so that you and she will be familiar with our program. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Our entire staff is dedicated to the tradition of the MISS TEEN USA®, MISS USA®, and MISS UNIVERSE® pageants, and to making this pageant a lifetime memory for your daughter. Respectfully,

Deborah N. Miller and Cynthia J. Provost State Directors - MISS TEEN USA® - MISS USA®

DELAWARE ILL INOIS MARYLAND NEW JERSEY RHODE ISLAND

P.O. Box 3509 Cranston, RI 02910 Phone 401.228.7019 Fax 401.228.7021 M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D T E E N U S A ® and M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D U S A ® a r e i n d e p e n d e n t l y p r o d u c e d b y D & D I n v e s t m e n t s , I n c , u n d e r l i c e n s e f r o m M i s s U n i v e r s e , L . P . , L L L P

MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® and all variants thereof , and the "Woman with Stars" Logo and the crown designs are al l registered trademarks and copyrights of Miss Universe L.P., LLLP M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D T E E N U S A ® and M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D U S A ® a r e t h e o f f i c i a l p r e l i m i n a r i e s t o t h e M I S S T E E N U S A ® a n d M I S S U S A ® p a g e a n t s

Location/Dates: Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts

Cranston, RI – September 17 & 18, 2011

THE SEARCH IS ON FOR MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® 2012, who will represent our state at the national

2012 MISS USA® pageant. The 2011 MISS USA® pageant is a LIVE 2-hour NBC prime-time TV special!

_________________________________________________________________________

TO QUALIFY:

You must be a naturally born female and a U.S. citizen. You must have lived in the state of Rhode Island for at least 6 months or be a full-time

student within the state. You must be at least 18 years of age but still under 27 on February 1, 2012. You must never have been married, had a marriage annulled, be a parent, or have given

birth to a child, nor be pregnant. WARDROBE REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE PAGEANT:

One (1) floor-length evening gown One (1) one or two-piece conservative swimsuit, preferably a solid color One (1) interview outfit – a nice suit, dress, or other stylish outfit One (1) opening number outfit – black cocktail dress with black, silver, or gold heels

PRELIMINARY JUDGING IS BASED ON:

Interview -1/3 of the score Evening Gown Competition – 1/3 of the score Swimsuit Competition – 1/3 of the score There is no performing talent or essay competition!

Official Entry Information

P.O. Box 3509 Cranston, RI 02910 Phone 401.228.7019 Fax 401.228.7021 M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D T E E N U S A ® and M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D U S A ® a r e i n d e p e n d e n t l y p r o d u c e d b y D & D I n v e s t m e n t s , I n c , u n d e r l i c e n s e f r o m M i s s U n i v e r s e , L . P . , L L L P

MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® and all variants thereof , and the "Woman with Stars" Logo and the crown designs are al l registered trademarks and copyrights of Miss Universe L.P., LLLP M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D T E E N U S A ® and M I S S R H O D E I S L A N D U S A ® a r e t h e o f f i c i a l p r e l i m i n a r i e s t o t h e M I S S T E E N U S A ® a n d M I S S U S A ® p a g e a n t s

As a state finalist, you will be our guest and the guest of your sponsors for two big days

beginning September 17, 2011. We promise fun…excitement…something of value. You will make new and close friends…receive direction and guidance in runway presentation, speech and stage techniques…work with a show producer, director and choreographer. You will take part in both stage shows – Saturday, September 17th is the Presentation Show and Sunday, September 18th is the actual pageant when we will crown our new Miss Rhode Island USA 2012!

REGISTRATION

Now that you have been selected as a contestant, your next step is to register. There is a $99.00 non-refundable registration fee. Once we receive your registration fee, we will mail you your MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® State Finalist Packet. This packet is filled with lots of important information including your sponsor forms so that you can get started. Attached you will find a Registration Application form and Preliminary Agreement included in these materials. You will need to complete and sign these forms and mail them back to us along with your $99.00 registration fee. For your convenience, you may also submit the registration fee online using PayPal. You will find that feature in the Contestant Corner section of our website. Please remember that in order to complete the registration process, you must also mail the Registration Application and Preliminary Agreement to the pageant office. Your deadline to return the required paperwork and fee is within 7 days upon the receipt of your e-mail acceptance notification. In producing a show of this caliber, it is essential that our Official State Finalist roster be completed as soon as possible. Please make every effort to meet your deadline. However, if you run into a problem, do not hesitate to contact us at 401.228.7019 or MissRhodeIslandUSA@msn.com so that we may hold your spot. SPONSORSHIP FEE:

Once you have registered as an Official State Finalist, there is a sponsorship. The sponsorship covers your activities during the entire course of the pageant. This includes a pageant orientation seminar (information to follow), an incredible pageant experience at the Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts, meals, production costs, advertising costs, printing costs, prizes and awards, and of course sending our new Miss Rhode Island USA 2012 to the national 2012 MISS USA® pageant! The sponsorship program is wonderful because you should be able to enter this pageant at little or no cost to yourself or your family, and still be part of an opportunity of a lifetime. The sponsorship is $795.00 for our State Finalists, and it is not due now. You will receive sponsorship guidelines and your specific due dates in the next packet you will receive from the pageant offices once you’ve finished registering. As an added incentive for our new contestants, if you submit the total amount of your sponsorship on or before your first installment deadline, you will receive a $100 discount off the entire fee, bringing your total amount due down to $695.

Your sponsorship may come from businesses, civic clubs, family, friends and neighbors. You may sponsor yourself, or have as many sponsors as you wish. As a State Finalist, we will send you a Sponsorship Packet that will include specific details and forms that will help you obtain your sponsorship. Ample time will be provided for you to secure your sponsorship. Sponsorship has never been a problem to a dedicated State Finalist, but you have to work at it. If you want to…you can! It could pay off in ways you’ve never dreamed! GOOD LUCK!

Our office hours are: Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST Telephone: 401.228.7019 Fax: 401.228.7021 E-mail: MissRhodeIslandUSA@msn.com

www.missrhodeislandusa.com

www.missusa.com www.missteenusa.com

PLEASE RETURN THE FOLLOWING

WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS:

Registration fee: $99

Check/Money Order Enclosed Paid On-Line with PayPal

Completed Application & Signed Preliminary Agreement

Please call or e-mail for extension if needed!

Please pay on-line with PayPal or send a check or money order payable to MISS RHODE ISLAND USA for the Registration Fee. Please complete this Registration Application and read and sign the Preliminary Agreement on the reverse side and return to our office at the following address:

Pageant Headquarters MISS RHODE ISLAND USA®

P.O. BOX 3509 CRANSTON, RI 02910

Check one: MISS RHODE ISLAND USA *Must be at least 18, but under 27 years of age on 2/1/2012 MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA *Must be at least 14, but under 19 years of age on 2/1/2012

*If you are 18 yrsold on 2/1/12 - you

may compete in either age division

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT NEATLY

First & Last Name: _______________________________________________________________

Current Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: __________

Home Phone: (_______) _________ - ____________ Cell #: (______) _________ - ___________

D.O.B.: _____/_____/_____ Current Age: _________ Age you will be on February 1, 2012:______

We require all contestants to provide a valid e-mail address to receive periodic correspondence. Please list the address that you would like to get future information sent to. You may list a parent’s address if you do not have one of your own. Please print legibly.

E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact: ___________________________________ Phone # (______) _______ - ________ Relationship to you: ___________________________________ Type of phone #: Cell Home Work Email : ______________________________________________ Copy this address on ALL future emails? Y/ N

Please list occupation or name of school if student: _____________________________________________ How did you hear about us? ________________________________________________________________ If you have previously competed in this pageant, please list the last year in which you competed: __________

Preliminary Eligibility Questions Please circle one:

a) Have you been and will you continue to be a permanent resident in the state of Rhode Island for the full 6 month period prior to the state pageant, from March 17th through September 17th, 2011? YES NO

b) If no to the above, are you an out-of-state resident who has completed one full-semester, trimester or summer session at a Rhode Island college or university that you are currently attending? N/A YES NO

c) If currently employed, do you work in the state in which you reside? N/A YES NO

d) Do you or anyone in your immediate household or family currently work for (paid or volunteer) the state pageant, the Miss Universe Organization, NBC Universal, the Trump Organization or any of its affiliates? YES NO If yes, explain:____________________________________________________________________________________

e) Have you ever appeared on or applied to any TV contest, game show, reality show or a motion picture film? YES NO If yes, explain:____________________________________________________________________________________

f) Have you ever been charged with the admission of a crime, appeared in public or photographed in a state of full or partial nudity, or engaged in any illegal activity that might bring disrepute or scandal to yourself? YES NO Explain:_________________________________________________________________________________________

g) Are there any images of you on any public website or forum? (such as MySpace, Facebook, Webshots, Modeling/Acting sites, etc…) If so, please list all web addresses:_________________________________________________________ YES NO

h) Do you have any agency or management contract currently in effect? Expires: ____________________ YES NO

*Answers to any of the above questions may not necessarily lead to disqualification; however, it is important that we are made aware so that your eligibility can be determined.*

To qualify, you must be (1) a naturally born female (2) a citizen of the United States (3) between the ages of 14 and 26 on 2/1/2012 and (4) never have been married, had a marriage annulled, be a parent, have given birth to a child, nor be pregnant.

2012 MISS RHODE ISLAND USA®

MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® Registration Application

(For office use only)

SENT:

Check/Money Order PayPal DVD

By my signature below, I, and, with respect to any contestant who is a minor, my parent or guardian, hereby acknowledge that: (i) all information on this application is true and accurate; (ii) I have read and agree to be bound by the eligibility requirements; (iii) even if I meet the eligibility requirements, the State Pageant has no obligation to select me as a contestant; (iv) all decisions by the State Pageant concerning selection of the contestants is final and not subject to challenge or appeal. I understand and agree that my continued participation is contingent upon my meeting the eligibility requirements above as well as those eligibility requirements set forth in any other documents required by the State Pageant. If selected, I agree to execute any waivers, release agreements and/or entry forms required by the State Pageant.

Signature of Applicant: __________________________________________ Date: ___________

Print Applicant Name: ___________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________ Date: ___________ (Parent /Guardian signature is REQUIRED if applicant is under 18 years of age. Please include registration fee; payable to Miss RI USA.)

I hereby apply as an entrant in the 2012 MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or 2012 MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® pageant (together, the “State Pageants”) and the opportunity to compete in the national finals of the MISS USA® or MISS TEEN USA® pageant, as the case may be, and I represent to and agree with the State Pageants as follows: REPRESENTATIONS: 1. MISS: I will be at least eighteen (18) and under twenty-seven (27) years of age on February 1, 2012. 2. TEEN: I will be at least fourteen (14) and under nineteen (19) years of age on February 1, 2012.

3. I am not married, have never been married, and have never had a marriage annulled. I have never given birth to a child and am not now pregnant nor am I a parent of an adopted child. If any of these conditions change, I will notify the State Directors immediately, and I understand that this may affect my eligibility.

4. I have never participated in a previous national MISS USA® or MISS TEEN USA® pageant.

5. I have not participated and will not participate in any other state’s preliminary pageant to the 2012 MISS USA® pageant or the 2012 MISS TEEN USA® pageant, including District of Columbia.

6. Prior to the date of this Application and Agreement, I have not been engaged in any activities which, if disclosed to the public, would bring or tend to bring myself or the MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® pageant into disrepute, ridicule, or contempt. I am in good health and of good moral character.

7. I am a naturally born female and a citizen of the United States and at least one of the following is true: (a) I now reside and have resided in the State of Rhode Island as my permanent and primary residence for a period of at least six (6) months immediately prior to the beginning of the 2012 MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® pageant which I have entered (although I may have attended college or university elsewhere); or (b) I have resided in the State of Rhode Island as a full-time student at a college or university for one entire semester, trimester or summer session immediately prior to the beginning of the 2012 MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® pageant, and I am still enrolled as a full-time student at my school, college or university and will continue to reside in the State of Rhode Island (although I may have spent or be spending the summer in another state).

8. Neither I nor any member of my immediate family or anyone living in my household is currently employed by or has been employed within the last two (2) years by, or is a close acquaintance of anyone employed within the last two (2) years by MISS UNIVERSE L.P., LLLP, any State Director in the MISS USA® and/or MISS TEEN USA® pageant system or any company or enterprise that the Director may own or control, the National Broadcasting Company, Inc., Ernst & Young, Mr. Donald J. Trump, Trump Pageants, Inc., The Trump Organization, or any of the subsidiaries, affiliates or related companies of the foregoing, including without limitation, NBC Studios, Telemundo Network Group, CNBC and MSNBC. (IF YOU OR ANY MEMBER OF YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY IS EMPLOYED BY ANY OF THE FOREGOING OR ANY FIRM OR CORPORATION CONTROLLED OR AFFILIATED WITH ANY OF THEM, THEN YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR STATE DIRECTORS IMMEDIATELY IN WRITING, SO THAT YOUR ELIGIBILITY MAY BE DETERMINED.)

AGREEMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL CONTESTANTS:

9. I agree that if I win or succeed to the title of MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or the MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA®, I will participate in the MISS USA® and/or MISS TEEN USA® pageant, as the case may be, and abide by all the rules and regulations governing that pageant. If I win the MISS USA® pageant, then I agree to participate in the MISS UNIVERSE® pageant and abide by the rules and regulations governing that pageant.

10. I understand that the sponsorship requirement is due in full prior to the first day of the state pageant and agree that I am free to withdraw from the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® competition at any time prior to my being crowned as MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA®, but under no circumstances will I be entitled to a refund or to transfer to another contestant any fee or sponsorship money, either in full or in part, that I or my sponsors have paid. Likewise, if for any reason I shall be disqualified from the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® pageant, under no circumstances will I be entitled to a refund or to transfer to another contestant any fee or sponsorship money, either in full or in part, that I or my sponsors have paid.

11. I agree that if I win or succeed to the title of MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA®, MISS USA® or MISS TEEN USA®, I will not participate in any pageants during the time that I hold either of those titles unless authorized in writing by the State Pageants and MISS UNIVERSE L.P., LLLP.

12. I HEREBY RELEASE, UNCONDITIONALLY AND FOREVER, ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE PAGEANTS, MISS UNIVERSE L.P., LLLP, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENTS AND AFFILIATED OR RELATED COMPANIES AND OTHER RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, PARTNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND ASSIGNS, WHICH I MAY HAVE BY VIRTUE OF MY PARTICIPATION IN MY STATE PAGEANT OR BY ANY USE OF MY NAME, LIKENESS, VOICE, AND/OR BIOGRAPHY IN CONNECTION WITH MY STATE PAGEANT, INCLUDING USE IN PROMOTIONAL AND ADVERTISING MATERIAL.

13. I understand and agree that all issues as to my eligibility or that of other contestants shall be determined by the State Pageants and MISS UNIVERSE L.P., LLLP, and I agree to abide by that determination both as to myself and other applicants. Any decision to disqualify any contestant or titleholder shall likewise be made by the State Pageants and MISS UNIVERSE L.P., LLLP, and I agree to abide by that determination both as to myself and other applicants.

14. I agree to abide by all the rules of the MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® pageant and the MISS USA® or MISS TEEN USA® pageant now in effect or as announced from time to time hereafter.

15. I understand and agree that my acceptance as a contestant for the title of MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® and my continued consideration for the title of MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® is under the sole and complete discretion of the State Directors of the MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® pageant.

16. I agree to permit my photograph, voice recording, and name to be used without charge for all publicity and commercial purposes and any telecasts of the state and national pageants.

17. I agree that, if I win or succeed to the title of MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND USA®, the terms of this Application and Agreement, including, without limitation, Sections 17 through 22, inclusive, shall continue to be binding upon me, and that any breach thereof shall, in addition to any other right or remedy of the State Pageants (including without limitation my disqualification, loss of title and return of prizes), entitle the State Pageants to equitable relief and the costs and expenses of obtaining the same, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.

18. I understand and agree that if I win or succeed to the title of MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND USA®, as one of my obligations, I will go to and stay in the host city during the time required for me to appear in the MISS USA® or MISS TEEN USA® pageant.

19. I understand and agree that if I win or succeed to the title of MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA®, all decisions concerning my preparation for the MISS USA® or MISS TEEN USA® pageant shall be made by my State Directors. To this end, and by way of example and not limitation, I agree (i) to utilize exclusively the services of the staff of the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® pageant, and each pageant sponsor in connection with my preparation for the MISS USA® or MISS TEEN USA® pageant; (ii) to wear, during the evening gown competition of the MISS USA® or MISS TEEN USA® pageant, a gown provided by the pageant sponsor; (iii) not to engage or continue the services of or otherwise consult with (for monetary consideration or otherwise) any person, firm or other entity providing services in competition with a pageant sponsor; or (iv) not to engage or continue to use or consult with any interview, stage presentation, or other pageant coaches. I understand and agree that any waiver of the provisions hereof shall require, in each instance, the prior written consent of my State Directors. Any consent given shall be for the specific instance requested and shall not be deemed consent to any other request or instance.

20. I represent and agree that, between the date of this Application and Agreement and the MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® competition, I have not and will not engage in any activities which, if disclosed to the public, would bring or tend to bring, myself or the MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND USA®

pageant into disrepute, ridicule or contempt.

21. I understand and agree that if I win or succeed to the title of MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND USA®, my failure to comply with any of the terms, provisions, restrictions or obligations hereof shall, at the option of the State Directors of the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® pageant, result in all or any of my disqualification, loss of title, and my obligation to return immediately any and all prizes awarded.

22. I understand and agree that if I win or succeed to the title of MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA®, I will not permit the use of my name, photograph, image, or title as MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® by anyone without the prior written consent of my State Directors.

RELIANCE BY PAGEANT; EFFECT OF SIGNATURE

23. I understand and agree that the State Pageants are relying upon my representations and agreements set forth in this Application and Agreement as a material inducement to accepting my Application, and allowing me to compete for the title of MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA®. Any representations which are untrue or false in any respect, both when made and as of the date of the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® pageant, or failure to comply with any agreement hereunder or any rule or regulation of the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® pageant of which I have had notice, may result in my disqualification from the MISS RHODE ISLAND USA® or MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA® pageant.

PRELIMINARY AGREEMENTMISS RHODE ISLAND USA® – MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN USA®

An official preliminary to the 2012 MISS USA® pageant and the 2012 MISS TEEN USA® pageant Independently produced by D&D Investments, Inc.

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