• California Milk Advisory Board

    2024 Dairy Princess Contest Application
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  • Completing the Online Application

    During the application process, the application can be saved to continue progress for a later time.

    How to save for later:

    • At any point, choose “Save” at the bottom of a page.
    • An account is not required to save progress. Simply select “Skip Create an Account” to get a shareable link to the application draft, or and enter an email address to receive a link via email.
    • Use this link to return to the form and continue the application process.  

    Regardless of age, parental or guardian signature is required. An email will be sent to the address entered for the parent/guardian after the application is submitted. It is required that the parent/guardian follow a link in that email to open a form granting their consent to the application. Please note, no late applications will be accepted.

    For additional information about the Dairy Princess Program, please contact:

    California Milk Advisory Board

    Anastasia Stuyt, Dairy Princess Coordinator
    Phone: (209) 918-5680
    Email: dairyprincess@cmab.net

    Melissa Lema, Director of Producer Relations
    Phone: (707) 779-2214
    Email:  mlema@cmab.net

  • California Milk Advisory Board

    2024 District Dairy Princess Contest Dates and Counties

     

    District 1

    Humboldt and Del Norte counties

    Contest Date: Friday, May 10, 2024

    Application Deadline:

    Friday, March 29

    District 2

    Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties

    Contest Date: Saturday April 27, 2024

    Application Deadline:

    Tuesday, February 27

    District 3

    Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity and Yuba counties

    Contest Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024

    		  

    Application Deadline:

    Friday, April 5

    District 4

    Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yolo counties

    Contest Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024

    Application Deadline:

    Friday, April 12

    District 5 Central

    Kings County

    Contest Date: Friday, June 28, 2024

    Application Deadline:

    Friday, May 17

    District 5 North

    Fresno and Madera counties

    Contest Date: TBD

    Application Deadline:

    Friday, March 8

    District 5 South

    Tulare, Inyo and Mono counties

    Contest Date: Friday, June 21, 2024

    Application Deadline:

    Friday, May 3

    District 6

    Kern, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties Contest Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

    Application Deadline:

    Friday, April 5

    District 7

    Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties

    No program available in this district

     

     

     

     

     

     

     



  • California Dairy Princess Program Spokesperson Agreement

     

    By applying to be a contestant in the California Dairy Princess Program in your local district, you fully understand that your commitment to the program needs to be taken seriously. If selected as a District Dairy Princess or Alternate, you will be required to devote a substantial amount of time to fulfill your duties as a spokesperson for the California dairy industry. Before signing the spokesperson agreement and application for the program, you need to understand that you will be a representative for the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) and California’s dairy families and this responsibility should not be taken lightly. The role of Dairy Princess and Alternate is an honor and a privilege and you will be asked to represent the industry in a professional manner.

  • California Dairy Princess Program Eligibility Requirements

    1. Candidates must qualify under one of the following categories:

    • Have resided on a dairy cattle farm at some time during her life (does not have to currently reside on a dairy cattle farm); or be the daughter and/or granddaughter of a past or present dairy cattle farm owner; or
    • Be the daughter or ward of a person presently employed full-time as an owner or employee of a dairy cattle processing plant or dairy distributor in California; or
    • Be the daughter or ward of a person employed full-time on an operating dairy cattle farm in California; or
    • Be currently employed, or the daughter or ward of any person employed in a dairy cattle-related industry, such as dairy financing, sales, or service; veterinarian; milk tank, grain or hay truck driver; milk inspector; grain supplier; hay dealer; alfalfa and/or grain producer or raise dairy replacement heifers; or
    • Currently is or has been a member of a 4-H or FFA program where she participates or has participated in dairy cattle-related projects, i.e. raise and show dairy cattle and/or evaluate dairy products; owns or has owned her own dairy cattle.
    • The final determination of eligibility will be at the discretion of the CMAB.  

    2. Age Requirements - Minimum age requirement vary by district. Maximum age not to exceed 21 by date of the contest.

    • District 1: Must be at least a junior in high school during the current academic school year.
    • District 2: Must be at least a junior in high school.
    • District 3: Must be 16 years old by Dairy Princess Training Week.
    • District 4: Contestant must be turning 17 by September 1st of the year they apply.
    • District 5 Central: Must be at least a junior in high school during the current academic school year.
    • District 5 North: Must be at least a junior in high school during the current academic school year.
    • District 5 South: Must be 16 years old by the date of the contest.
    • District 6: Must be at least a junior in high school

    3. Contestant must be female, may not have been previously married, married at the time of the contest nor during her year of service, and never have had children.

    4. Exhibit a strong, sincere desire to be a Dairy Princess along with being a genuine milk drinker and user of dairy products, and represent the dairy farmers professionally.

    5. Be available for appearances in the district she serves, as scheduled in advance, from contest date through her determined reign, subject to any restrictions placed on group gatherings as mandated by national, state or local government officials.

    6. Be healthy, have a pleasing personality, an ability to meet people and live an acceptable and clean lifestyle. A Dairy Princess/Alternate may not cohabitate with a partner, or the opposite sex unless he is a family member.

    7. Be proficient in public speaking, able to take direction and follow instruction as a representative of CMAB.

    8. Candidates are eligible to submit applications in the district where they maintain legal residence. Applications are to be submitted online to CMAB through the CMAB website.

    9. Each candidate may enter only one district contest in any one year.

    10. The District Dairy Princess is not eligible to enter the contest any following year.

    11. All candidates must present a signed statement of consent from a parent or guardian regardless of age.

    12. CMAB will sponsor one Dairy Princess and a maximum of two alternates for each district in a mandatory Dairy Princess Training and Orientation program, July 8 through 12, 2024.



  • California Dairy Princess Program

    The California Dairy Princess Program has been in effect for many years as part of the CMAB communications and advocacy effort. This program provides an opportunity for young women to represent the dairy industry in their district and across the state.

    Over the years, the program has built a favorable public image for milk and dairy products through Dairy Princess appearances at industry and agricultural functions, school groups and with the media. Each Dairy Princess also participates in a training and orientation week held July 8-12, 2024. Local district contests are held from April through June. The program is sponsored by California dairy families through the CMAB.

    For the Dairy Princess and Alternates, acceptable lifestyles are very important. There will be no drinking of alcoholic products, no drugs, no profanity, and no cohabitation with a partner or male roommate, other than family. In addition, the Dairy Princess and Alternates must always portray a positive image when using social media or electronic devices. The Dairy Princess and her Alternates represent the dairy industry and must present themselves professionally.

    If selected as District Dairy Princess or Alternate, I agree to attend the CMAB Dairy Princess Training and Orientation Week, July 8-12, 2024.



  • Dairy Princess Selection Process

    Candidates are first screened and deemed eligible from entry forms submitted to the CMAB. In all cases, decisions on eligibility made by the CMAB will be final. Application forms should contain all pertinent personal information. Each candidate will be notified as to whether or not she has been accepted. Detailed information about contest date and location of the district contest will be furnished to candidates accepted by the CMAB.

    At each contest, candidates are evaluated by a panel of three judges. Judges interview each candidate individually, scoring her in the following categories:

    • Desire to be a Dairy Princess
    • Knowledge of the California Dairy Industry
    • Knowledge of CMAB
    • Public Speaking and Communication Skills
    • Genuineness, Enthusiasm and Energy
    • Ability to Meet and Converse with People
    • Educational Background
    • Future Plans
    • Personal Appearance, Social Graces and Maturity
    • Adaptability



  • Job Requirements for Dairy Princess and Alternates

    The Dairy Princess must be available for appearances throughout her reign, including weekend and holiday events. If selected as Dairy Princess, your role is to serve as the lead representative in your district when an event is scheduled. Your role as a Dairy Princess or Alternate for your district means that you are a representative of the California dairy industry and CMAB. The CMAB will reimburse mileage to Dairy Princesses and Alternates for events within their district. If selected, you will be asked to treat this responsibility as a job and be required to act in a professional manner during the process of setting up the event to attendance and follow up. By agreeing to participate in the District Dairy Princess program, you are agreeing to the requirements of attending all activities and events you are invited to participate in throughout the district. When making public appearances with crown and sash, you will be required to consume milk and dairy products. Please reference district participation agreement for specific requirements.



  • Orientation and Pre-Contest Events

    Each district will conduct an orientation prior to the Dairy Princess contest. Your attendance at orientation is mandatory. In some districts, pre-contest events are part of the application process for contestants. Please see district participation agreement for specific dates and events. If not listed, the information will be provided in a letter to you upon your application acceptance. The dress code for orientation and pre-contest events is a street-length dress (no shorter than 1” above the knee). Shoes to be worn must be either dressy flats, or heels and wedges that are no more than 2 inches in height.



  • Interview and Judging Process

    Each candidate will have a one-on-one interview with a panel of three judges, either the day of the contest or another day prior to the contest. Dates and detailed information will be provided to you once your application has been accepted. You will be judged on your knowledge of the California dairy industry, your desire to be dairy princess in your district, and your ability to speak about yourself and the industry in a positive manner. In addition, you will be required to do a three minute presentation during your interview. The topic for the presentation will be provided to all contestants three days prior to the scheduled interview date and will be emailed to you from Anastasia Stuyt, Dairy Princess Coordinator. A tri-fold board will be required for presentations.

    The dress code for the contest interview is business attire – dress with jacket or skirt and blouse (dress/skirt no shorter than 1” above the knee). The district committee will need to approve your interview outfit.



  • Contest/Coronation

    On a day determined by the individual district committee you will be interviewed in front of a group of dairy families and industry members with the intent for the judges to see how well you speak in front of an audience and your knowledge of the California dairy industry.

    Selection of District Dairy Princess and Alternates will be completed by a panel of judges. The judges will base their decision on your one-on-one interview and your onstage personality and presentation.

    All attire for the day of contest must be reviewed and approved by the district committee at the orientation. There will be no exceptions to these rules. If your attire is not appropriate, you will be asked to select more appropriate clothing. The judges will base some of their decision on your choice of clothing. If there is ever a question in your mind if an outfit is appropriate, always be cautious and default to modesty.

    If selected as District Dairy Princess, you will also be required to dress in a professional manner. For all appearances your attire must be clean, including your crown and sash. You are required to wear your crown and sash at every event you attend on behalf of the District Dairy Princess program.



  • Dress Code for Evening Gown at Contest/Coronation

    • Your gown must be ankle-length or floor-length. Choose from a ball gown to a sheath style dress. Avoid overly form fitting or revealing gowns. Back, front and side slits up to the top of your knees are allowed. Any dresses with slits higher than the tops of your knees are unacceptable.
    • No short cocktail dresses are allowed or those with a high-low hemline.
    • No see-through garments.
    • Bare midriffs and side-body cut-outs are unacceptable.
    • Modesty is best. Your gown can have two shoulder straps, one shoulder strap or two off-the-shoulder straps. Halter style, spaghetti straps, tank or sweetheart necklines and strapless gowns are also acceptable as long as cleavage is not visible. No plunging V-necks. Undergarments to be utilized.
    • The back of your gown must cover your back from your waist up to your bra band. Plunging backless gowns are unacceptable.
    • Comfortable dress shoes that you can wear for an extended amount of time are best. Dressy flats or heels or wedges, up to two inches, are acceptable. No heels over two inches.
    • No flip flops, beach style sandals, athletic or Converse style shoes are allowed with your coronation dress.
    • All gowns must be approved by the district committee chair in person or a photo of you wearing the gown, both front and back views.
    • Your evening gown at the contest/coronation will be the gown for your official Dairy Princess headshots.



  • If selected as a Dairy Princess or Alternate, CMAB dress code for all appearances is as follows:

    • A street length dress or blouse/skirt combination.
    • A career suit – dress or skirt/blouse with jacket.
    • Sleeveless dress as long as the straps on the dress are at least 2” wide.
    • Dress/skirts no shorter than 1” above knee.
    • Shoes should be dressy flats, or heels or wedges no higher than two inches in height.
    • All visible tattoos must be covered during CMAB and industry events. Clothing, band-aids, and makeup can be used to cover visible tattoos.
    • Limit the number of ear piercings to two piercings per ear. Remove nose, tongue, or lip piercings prior to attending all CMAB and industry events.
    • CMAB specific events will have a strict dress code (black dress skirt and CMAB shirt) and must be adhered to in order to participate – i.e. California State Fair, World Ag Expo, and any other activities where Dairy Princesses and Alternates are invited to attend on behalf of CMAB.

    Please remember to dress in a modest manner when representing the CMAB and the California dairy industry. If you arrive to an event dressed inappropriately, you will be asked to change your clothing or sent home from the event. If you are unsure about your clothing selection, seek guidance from your district chairperson.



  • Social Media

    If you choose to run for Dairy Princess and are crowned, remember that you are the Dairy Princess for an entire year. Whether you are on an official appearance or in your private capacity, you will be expected to act appropriately.

    The application process requires you to provide CMAB with your social media pages/urls. The CMAB, District Dairy Princess committee and judges may review your social media pages to ensure that the image you portray on your personal pages are in sync with the professional image of the California Dairy Princess program. Your name and photo will be in local media as a contestant and the community will be visiting your pages to find out more about you. We recommend you review your social media pages carefully if you decide to participate as a candidate in the program.

    Each candidate for Dairy Princess must realize that your activities, your actions and the actions of your peers are being observed by the local community. If you have a public Facebook page, LinkedIn site, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok or Instagram page, please think twice before you decide what pictures are posted. All candidates are to portray a wholesome image for the dairy industry.

    You must always be professional in your dress, demeanor and presentation even when your activities are not directly associated with the Dairy Princess program. Keep in mind when you are in the public eye, you should always remain professional. If selected as Dairy Princess or Alternate, you will be a representative of CMAB and the California dairy industry and your social media pages are a reflection of you and the organizations you represent.



  • Removal of Title

    Failure to abide by the California Dairy Princess spokesman agreement and district participation agreement can result in the removal of your Dairy Princess crown and title. You will receive one warning about inappropriate behavior or clothing. If a secondary warning is required, you will be placed on probation. If a third violation occurs, you will be asked to step down from your role as Dairy Princess/Alternate.

    An applicant was selected as District Dairy Princess based on the commitment that she was a local resident and was attending local schools. However, as Dairy Princess, if she moves out of the district/state, then the local Dairy Princess committee has the following options:

    • The Dairy Princess can retain her position and scholarship if she adequately represents her District according to the terms and conditions of the original contract; or
    • The Dairy Princess can retain her position but not be awarded the scholarship due to the inability to meet the terms and conditions of the contract; or
    • The Dairy Princess committee and CMAB can rescind the title of Dairy Princess and her scholarship and award the title of Dairy Princess to the First Alternate or to the Second Alternate, if declined by the First Alternate. The award of the scholarship would be based on if the terms and conditions of the original contract were met. If the terms and conditions of the original contract were not met by the Dairy princess but were met by the First Alternate, then the First Alternate would earn the rights to the Dairy Princess scholarship.

    Final determination of whether the Dairy Princess in question retains her crown and the related scholarship will be determined by a review committee of the District Dairy princess committee and the California Milk Advisory Board.



  • Candidate Application

    Please complete the following application and questions completely—your eligibility will be determined from your statements. Local contest dates will be sent to you as soon as your application is approved. You are encouraged to submit your completed application early. Each application will be reviewed for eligibility in the order in which it is received. Parental or guardian signature required regardless of age.

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  • Education

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  • 2. Activities: Please list any clubs, societies, church, athletics, government or campus organizations. Please include any offices held and the years you participated in these activities. List your activities in reverse chronological order, listing your most recent activities first.



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  • Scholarships

    The CMAB will award scholarships to the individuals selected as Dairy Princess and Alternate based on attendance and performance. A portion of the scholarship will be awarded after attending Dairy Princess Training Week. A list of activities will need to be submitted to CMAB monthly, and a final activity list must be submitted to the District Dairy Princess Chairperson and CMAB one week prior to end of reign to qualify for the final portion of the scholarship.  CMAB personnel and Dairy Princess committees will decide if full or partial payment will be disbursed.

    Dairy Princess Scholarship Agreement

    The Dairy Princess and Alternates will receive a scholarship from the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB). The scholarship will be distributed as follows:

    • A portion of the scholarship will be awarded at the beginning of your reign following your attendance at Dairy Princess Training and Orientation Week from July 8 through 12, 2024.
    • The remaining portion will be distributed at the end of your reign based on your participation at events and your communication during your reign.

    The Dairy Princess and Alternates must follow the guidelines as listed in the California Dairy Princess Spokesperson Agreement and their District Dairy Princess Participation Agreement.

    In order to receive the full scholarship amount, the Dairy Princess and Alternates must:

    • Abide by the CMAB dress code policy for all events; if your dress code does not meet the requirements you will be asked to leave the event to change. Any violation of the dress code will be taken into consideration of scholarship distribution.
    • Meet the minimum percentage of your district requirements as outlined in the District Dairy Princess Participation Agreement.
    • Attend mandatory Dairy Princess Training and Orientation Week, July 8-12, 2024.
    • Communicate with CMAB staff and the District Chair/Coordinator in a timely and professional manner. Your communication skills will be critical to fund distribution. The following will be considered as an evaluation of your performance:
      • How you respond timely to email and phone/text communication from CMAB and District Dairy Princess representatives
      • Submission of Official Appearance Forms in a timely manner and PRIOR to each event you attend
      • Submission of Mileage Reimbursement Forms that must be completed no later than 30 days after attending an event
      • Submission of monthly activity list that includes public appearances and social media posts made to social accounts
      • Provide a final list of appearances and social media posts seven days prior to the end of your reign and the district contest to the CMAB Dairy Princess Coordinator and the District Chairperson. 

    The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) and the individual District Dairy Princess committees will work collaboratively with the Dairy Princess and Alternates to ensure you meet the requirements outlined in the California Dairy Princess Program Spokesperson Agreement and the District Dairy Princess Participation Agreements. Failure to abide by the guidelines outlined in these documents may result in forfeiture of the remaining scholarship. The CMAB and the local district Dairy Princess committee reserve the right not to disburse the remaining scholarship at the end of your reign should you not meet the outlined criteria.

    I understand the information, and as the District Dairy Princess/Alternate, I will comply with these requirements. If I do not, I understand that the scholarship may not be paid in full at the end of my Dairy Princess reign.

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  • California Milk Advisory Board Individual District Participation Agreements

     

    District Agreements

    Each district has their own individual agreements. Please select the district you are applying for and then read and sign the requirements. By signing, you are agreeing to the individual districts eligibility requirements. 

  • District 1 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement

    2024 Pre Contest and Contest Dates:

    • Application Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2024
    • Pre-Contest Orientation: Location and time TBD
    • Interview and Contest Date: Friday, May 10, 2024 starting at 9:00am (to end of contest) at River Lodge, Fortuna, CA

    In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 1 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements:

    1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to:

    • School Visits:
      • Dairy Princess to do 9 appearances
      • First Alternate to do 7 appearances
      • Second Alternate to do 5 appearances
      • (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess/Alternate around her available time. Please contact a committee member if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.)
    • The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in Humboldt and Del Norte counties during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested and attend the District 1 Dairy Princess contest the following year.
    • Abide by the no drug, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative.
    • Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement.

    2. A complete list of activities will be required to be given to the Dairy Princess Committee before scholarship monies will be paid.

    3. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training and Orientation Week, July 8 through 12, 2024.

    4. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting (Meeting location and date to be determined).

    5. Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended.

    6. Compile an outline at the end of the year listing all activities, month by month, attended by her and/or alternates. Outline must be given to CMAB and Dairy Princess Coordinator one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. A complete list of activities will be required to be given to the Dairy Princess Committee before scholarship monies will be paid.

    7. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event.

    8. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 30 days after attending an event.

    If any of these requirements are abused, not followed, or not completed, the District 1 Dairy Princess Committee reserves the right to remove the crown, title, and/or any benefits or awards received as the result from being the Dairy Princess or Alternate which includes scholarship awards.

  • District 2 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement

    2024 Pre Contest and Contest Dates:

    • Application Deadline: February 27, 2024
    • Orientation: March 16, 2024. Mothers or chaperone requested to attend.
    • Interview Rehearsal & Luncheon: April 7, 2024
    • Rehearsal with Escorts: April 26, 3pm-5pm
    • Interview and Contest Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024

    In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 2 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: (80% of the following activities must be completed).

    1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to:

    • School Visits:
      • Dairy Princess to do 8 appearances
      • First Alternate to do 6 appearances
      • Second Alternate to do 4 appearances
      • (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess/Alternate around her available time. Please contact Dairy Princess coordinator if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.)
    • The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in District 2 during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested.
    • Abide by the no drug, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative.
    • Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement.

    2. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training and Orientation Week, July 8 through 12, 2024.

    3. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting (usually held in Petaluma, date to be determined).

    4. Attend CMAB District Meetings when hosted.

    5. Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended.

    6. When representing the Dairy Industry and District 2, always wear crown and sash. Drink milk and use other dairy products at any meal function you attend. Clothing should be appropriate. Never wear shorts, pants/jeans. Dresses must be of appropriate length, no strapless or revealing styles.

    7. Dairy Princess and Alternates must compile an activity list at the end of the year listing all activities they have been asked to attend and activities that are actually attended. The activity list must be emailed or mailed to the District 2 Dairy Princess Committee and CMAB one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. Scholarship money will not be disbursed until the activity list is received. Scholarships will not be released until all requested thank you letters have been submitted to your district committee.

    8. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event.

    9. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 30 days after attending an event.

    If the Dairy Princess Committee or CMAB feel the above criteria are not met, they reserve the right to disburse of the scholarship as they feel deserving.

  • District 3 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement

    2024 Pre Contest and Contest Dates:

    • Application Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2024
    • Coronation date: Sunday, May 5, 2024

    In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 3 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: (80% of the following activities must be completed).

    1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to:

    School Visits: Dairy Princess to do 6 appearances, Alternate to do 2 appearances

    (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess around her available time. Please contact a committee member if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.)

    • The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in District 3 during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested. If unable to attend, must make arrangements with the Alternate Dairy Princess to represent her.
    • Abide by the no drug, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative.
    • Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement.

    2. Must attend CMAB district meetings held in District 3 when held.

    3. Must attend all major fairs in the district, as requested. If unable to attend, must make arrangements with the Alternate Dairy Princess to represent her.

    4. Participate in all parades within the district, as requested. If unable to attend, must make arrangements with the Alternate Dairy Princess to represent her.

    5. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training Week, July 8 through 12, 2024 (Location TBD).

    6. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting. (Meeting date and location to be determined).

    7. Attend other meetings within the district if invited.

    8. Contact District Dairy Princess chair every other month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended.

    9. When representing the Dairy Industry and District 3, ALWAYS wear crown and sash. Drink milk and use other dairy products at any meal function you attend. Clothing should be appropriate. NEVER wear shorts, pants/jeans. Dresses must be of appropriate length, no strapless or revealing styles.

    10. Dairy Princess and Alternates must compile an activity list at the end of the year listing all activities that they have attended. The activity list must be emailed to the District 3 Dairy Princess Committee and CMAB one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. Scholarship money will not be disbursed until the activity list is received.

    11. Official Appearance forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event.

    12. Mileage Reimbursement forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 30 days after attending an event.

    I understand that if selected as District 3 Dairy Princess or Alternate I will comply with these requirements.

  • District 4 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement

    2024 Pre Contest and Contest Dates:

    • Application Deadline: Friday, April 12, 2024
    • Pre-Contest Orientation: Location and time TBD
    • Interview and Contest Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024

    In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 4 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: (80% of the following activities must be completed).

    1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to:

    • School Visits:
      • Dairy Princess to do 8-10 appearances
      • First Alternate to do 6-8 appearance
      • Second Alternate to do 4-6 appearances
      • (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess/Alternate around her available time. Please contact a committee member if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.)
    • The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in District 4 during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested. If unable to attend, must make arrangements with the Alternate Dairy Princess to represent her.
    • Abide by the no drug, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative.
    • Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement.

    2. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training and Orientation Week, July 8 through 12, 2024.

    3. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting, dates to be announced.

    4. Attend other CMAB District Meetings, dates to be announced.

    5. Attend District events, but not limited to the following:

    • San Joaquin County Ag Fest, Stockton – TBA but typically in June
    • Dairy Princess Training Week – July 8-12, 2024
    • Fourth of July Parade, Gustine – Thursday, July 4, 2024
    • Stanislaus County Fair – Turlock, July 4-14, 2024
    • California State Fair, Sacramento – July 2024
    • Yolo County Fair, Woodland – August 2024
    • Riverbank Wine & Cheese Festival – October 2024
    • CMAB Annual Meeting (mandatory) – Dates, TBA
    • San Joaquin County AgVenture, Manteca – November 2024
    • San Joaquin AgVenture, Stockton – January 2025
    • San Joaquin County AgVenture, Lodi – March 2025
    • Ag Day at the Capitol, Sacramento – March 2025
    • Yosemite Farm Credit Stockholders Dinner – March 2025 (mid-week event)
    • San Joaquin County AgVenture, Tracy – April 2025
    • DHIA Dinners – Merced, Stockton & Stanislaus – April 2025 (mid-week event)
    • Sacramento County Fair, Sacramento – May 2025
    • Local School Ag Days and State & Local Breed Shows – April and May 2025
    • May Day Fair, Los Banos – May 2025
    • Westport Elementary School Ag Day– May 2025
    • Merced County Fair, Merced – June 2025
    • District 4 Dairy Princess Orientation Luncheon and Contest – June 2025
    • Service Group Talks and Dinner Meetings at various times throughout the year

    6. Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended.

    7. Dairy Princess and Alternates must compile an activity list at the end of the year listing all activities that they have attended. The activity list must be emailed to the District 4 Dairy Princess Committee and CMAB one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. Scholarship money will not be disbursed until the activity list is received.

    8. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event.

    9. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 30 days after attending an event.

    Questions? Please contact District 4 Chairperson, Linda Teixeira at (209) 402-8305 

    If I am selected as District 4 Alternate, I agree to work closely and cooperate with the Dairy Princess so that there is representation at all industry events. I fully understand the commitment I am making and pledge to fulfill the obligations expected of the District 4 Dairy Princess Program.

  • District 5 Central Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement

    2024 Pre Contest and Contest Dates:

    • Application Deadline: Friday, May 17, 2024
    • Pre-Contest Orientation: Location and time TBD
    • Mock Interview practice: Location and time TBD
    • Pre-Contest Interview and Rehearsal: Location and time TBD
    • Contest Date: Friday, June 28, 2024

    District 5 Central Dairy Princess contestants are invited to attend the following: Location and times are TBD

    • Dairy Princess Contestant Meeting
    • Dairy Women’s Candidate Introduction Luncheon
    • Kings Fair Dairymen’s Social
    • Salute to Dairy Industry Thursday Night Marketplace
    • Work in the Dairy Women's booth during the fair
    • Attend Dairymen Softball Game
    • June Dairy Month Committee activities

    The CMAB sets forth specific guidelines for the California Dairy Princess Program, and in addition, the District 5 Central Dairy Princess Committee further requires the persons selected to serve as Dairy Princess and Alternate abide by the district rules and guidelines established by the committee.

    The Dairy Princess and Alternate are expected to comply with the duties required of the title as outlined in the contestant handbook and the district activities listed on the District 5 Central Appearance Schedule, but are not limited to:

    1. CMAB Dairy Princess Training and Orientation Week, July 8 through 12, 2024.

    2. Industry and Community events – The Dairy Princess and Alternate are required to attend 90% of activities listed on the Appearance Schedule in order for monies to be distributed.

    3. School visits – The Dairy Princess and Alternate are required to schedule at least 10 classroom visits throughout her reign and prepare a presentation to be used in the classroom; the presentation should be reviewed by the Chairperson or Committee Member.

    4. The events listed on the District 5 Central tentative appearance schedule in bold and underlined are MANDATORY and MUST be attended by both the Dairy Princess and Alternate.

    5. All events must be approved and cleared by the District Committee Chairperson or in the absence of the Chairperson, a Committee Member. All appropriate CMAB Official Appearance forms must be completed and returned to the CMAB prior to any appearance.

    6. A complete list of activities attended must be provided to the district on a monthly basis.

    7. The Dairy Princess and Alternate must represent the district in a professional manner, including no alcohol, drugs or profanity at any appearance.

    8. Abide by the district dress code that is provided to you.

    If the Dairy Princess/Alternate fails to attend mandatory events or abide by the dress code, the District 5 Central Dairy Princess Committee will review disciplinary action and a warning will be issued. If the Dairy Princess/Alternate is unable to attend any event, she must notify the District Committee Chairperson in advance. CMAB will only provide consultation to the District Dairy Princess Committee if the Dairy Princess/Alternate acts in a manner that misrepresents a wholesome image for the program.

    I understand that if selected to serve as District 5 Central Dairy Princess or Alternate, I will comply with the rules and guidelines outlined by the committee. I will represent the California dairy industry in a positive way by acting and dressing in a professional manner and drinking milk and consuming dairy products at every event.

      

    District 5 Central Dairy Princess Tentative Appearance Schedule

    JULY 2024

    • CMAB Dairy Princess Training and Orientation Week
    • State Fair

    SEPTEMBER 2024

    • Salute to Agriculture Dinner

    OCTOBER 2024

    • Corcoran Cotton Parade
    • Lemoore Knights of Columbus Breakfast
    • CMAB District 5 Meeting (TBD)

    NOVEMBER 2024

    • Hanford Christmas Parade

    DECEMBER 2024

    • Dairy Women’s Christmas Meeting
    • Lemoore Christmas Parade

    JANUARY 2025

    • Dairy Food Judging in Fresno County
    • CMAB District Meeting

    FEBRUARY 2025

    • Kings County Fancy Foods Judging
    • Lemoore Knights of Columbus Breakfast
    • Western United Dairymen District Dinner
    • World Ag Expo (if invited by CMAB)

    MARCH 2025

    • Kings Farm Day
    • Dairy Women’s Poster Contest Judging
    • Read Across America – Pioneer School
    • Western Classic Junior Dairy Show

    APRIL 2025

    • Hanford Knights of Columbus Breakfast (Palm Sunday)
    • Kings D.H.I.A. Dinner
    • Lemoore Pizza Festival
    • United Cerebral Palsy Walkathon

    MAY 2025

    • Kings County Farm Bureau Dinner
    • Dairy Women’s Candidate Introduction Luncheon
    • Hanford Homecoming Parade
    • CWA Annual Dinner

    JUNE 2025

    • Dairy Princess Contestant Lunch
    • Dairy Princess Contestant Meeting
    • Kings Fair Ribbon Cutting
    • Working in the Dairy Women’s booth during the fair
    • Kings Fair Dairymen’s Social
    • Salute to Dairy Industry Thursday Night Marketplace
    • Dairymen Softball Game
    • Dairy Princess Interview
    • June Dairy Month Dinner

     

    • The events in Bold MUST be attended by both the Dairy Princess and Alternate.
    • The Alternate is invited to events that are underlined. 

  • District 5 North Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement

    2024 Pre Contest and Contest Dates:

    • Application Deadline: Friday, March 8, 2024
    • Orientation Meeting: TBD
    • Mock Interview practice: TBD
    • Interview and Contest Date: TBD

    In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 5 North Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: (80% of the following activities must be completed).

    1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to:

    • School Visits:
      • Dairy Princess to do 6 appearances
      • First Alternate to do 4 appearances
      • Second Alternate to do 2 appearances
      • (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess/Alternate around her available time. Please contact Dairy Princess coordinator if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.)
    • The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in District 5 North during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested. If unable to attend, must make arrangements with an alternate to represent her.
    • Abide by the no drug, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative.
    • Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement.

    2. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training and Orientation Week, July 8 through 12, 2024.

    3. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting (Date and location to be determined).

    4. Attend other District Meetings (when applicable).

    5. Attend District events, these include but are not limited to:

    • Chowchilla-Madera County Fair – May 2024
    • Fresno Farm Bureau: Celebrating Friends of Agriculture Dinner at Fresno Chaffee Zoo – June 2024
    • Zoo Safari Ice Cream Social and Caruthers Fair – September 2024
    • The Big Fresno Fair – October 2024
    • Fresno Farm Bureau Farm and Nutrition Day and DHIA Dinner – March 2025
    • 2025 District 5 North Dairy Princess Contest, and Laton and Riverdale parades – May 2025

    6. Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended.

    7. When representing the Dairy Industry and District 5 North, always wear crown and sash. Drink milk and use other dairy products at any meal function you attend. Clothing should be appropriate. Never wear shorts, pants/jeans. Dresses must be of appropriate length, no strapless or revealing styles.

    8. Dairy Princess and Alternates must compile an activity list at the end of the year listing all activities that they have attended. The activity list must be emailed to the District 5 North Dairy Princess Committee and CMAB one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. Scholarship money will not be disbursed until the activity list is received.

    9. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event.

    10. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 30 days after attending an event.

    If the Dairy Princess Committee feels the above criteria are not met, they reserve the right to disburse of the scholarship as they feel deserving.

  • District 5 South Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement

    2024 Pre Contest and Contest Dates:

    • Application Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2024
    • Interview and Contest Date: Friday, June 21, 2024

    In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 5 South Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements: (80% of the following activities must be completed).

    1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to:

    • School Visits:
      • Dairy Princess to do 5 appearances
      • First and Second Alternate to do 3 appearances
      • (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess/Alternate around her available time. Please contact Dairy Princess coordinator if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.)
    • The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in District 5 South during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested.
    • Abide by the no drug, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative.
    • Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement.

    2. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training and Orientation Week, July 8 through 12, 2024.

    3. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting (Date and location to be determined).

    4. Attend other CMAB District Meetings (When applicable).

    5. Attend District events, these include but are not limited to:

    • California State Fair, Sacramento – July 2024
    • Tulare County Fair, Tulare County Fair Parade, Handing Out Milk Quality Awards at Heifer Sale and Handing Out Ribbons at Tulare County Fair Dairy Show, Tulare – September 2024
    • Tulare Christmas Parade, Tulare – December 2024
    • World Ag Expo, Tulare – February 2025
    • DHIA Banquet, Tulare – March 2025
    • California Antique Farm Equipment Show, Tulare – April 2025
    • AgVenture Day, Tulare – May 2025
    • Contestant Introduction Luncheon and 2025 Dairy Princess Contest and Dinner, Tulare – June 2025
    • Other opportunities held at International Agri Center to educate our youth at various events throughout year

    6. Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended.

    7. Dairy Princess and Alternates must compile an activity list at the end of the year listing all activities that they have attended. The activity list must be emailed to the District 5 South Dairy Princess Committee and CMAB one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. Scholarship money will not be disbursed until the activity list is received.

    8. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event.

    9. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 30 days after attending an event.

     

    District 6 Dairy Princess Contest Participation Agreement

    2024 Pre Contest and Contest Dates:

    • Application Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2024
    • Pre-Contest Orientation: Location and time TBD
    • Interview and Contest Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

    In addition to the requirements set forth by the CMAB, the District 6 Dairy Princess Committee further requires contestants to abide by the following rules and requirements:

    1. Dairy Princess, First & Second Alternate Dairy Princesses are expected to comply with all duties required of their title as outlined in the contestant handbook which include but are not limited to:

    • School Visits:
      • Dairy Princess to do 8 appearances
      • First Alternate to do 6 appearances
      • Second Alternate to do 4 appearances
      • (These school visits are to be scheduled by the Dairy Princess/Alternate around her available time. Please contact a committee member if you need assistance for locating schools to contact.)
    • The Dairy Princess or Alternates should be available for personal appearances in their district during the year in which she reigns. You must be available for all major fairs, parades and any industry activities that take place in the district when attendance is requested and attend the District 6 Dairy Princess contest the following year.
    • Abide by the no drug, no alcohol, and no profanity requirements, outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement, while serving as the Dairy Princess/Alternate representative.
    • Abide by the code of conduct and dress code of CMAB as outlined in the Spokesperson Agreement.

    2. A complete list of activities will be required to be given to the Dairy Princess Committee before scholarship monies will be paid.

    3. Attend CMAB Dairy Princess Training and Orientation Week, July 8 through 12, 2024.

    4. Attend CMAB Annual Meeting (Meeting location and date to be determined).

    5. Contact Dairy Princess Coordinator every month or as often as needed to recap events attended and discuss upcoming events that should be attended.

    6. Compile an outline at the end of the year listing all activities, month by month, attended by her and/or alternates. Outline must be given to CMAB and Dairy Princess Coordinator one week prior to Dairy Princess Contest. A complete list of activities will be required to be given to the Dairy Princess Committee before scholarship monies will be paid.

    7. Official Appearance Forms, which will be provided, must be completed prior to each event.

    8. Mileage Reimbursement Forms, which will also be provided, must be completed within 30 days after attending an event.

    If any of these requirements are abused, not followed, or not completed, the District 6 Dairy Princess Committee reserves the right to remove the crown, title, and/or any benefits or awards received as the result from being the Dairy Princess or Alternate which includes scholarship awards.

  • All activities included herein are subject to any Federal, State, or local governing regulations relative to safety measures related to the COVID-19 virus. Should these activities be canceled, appearances may be scheduled through Zoom conferencing or prerecorded videos to ensure the safety of the Dairy Princesses and Alternate Dairy Princesses.

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