The National Conference of State Societies cordinally invites you to have a Princess represent your Embassy in the 2007 Cherry Blossom Festival.
2007 CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
APRIL 8 THROUGH APRIL 14, 2007
INTERNATIONAL PRINCESSES INVITATION
The National Conference of State Societies cordinaly invites you to have a Princess represent your Embassy in the 2007 Cherry Blossom Festival.
2007 is the 95th anniversary of the planting of cherry trees as a gift from Tokyo to Washington as a memorial of national friendship between the United States and Japan. In 1948 Cherry Blossom Princesses were selected from every state and terrotory to participate in the festival and the Cherry Blossom Queen was crowned; this practice has continued ever since. For several years we have invited Princesses to represent the Embassies in Washington, D.C.
The International Princesses are a very important role in the Cherry Blossom Festival. They expose the community to the values and culture of their country as well as strenghten ties between all involved. They become friends with the US Princesses and that friendship can last a lifetime.
Here is some petinent information regarding the festival:
a) Date: April 8 through April 14;
b) Age: 20 to 24, never married;
c) Able to participate in all events;
d) Provide a gift for all Princesses;
e) Instead of $350.00 application fee, breakfast, lucheon, tea or light dinner with presentation about your country
The 2007 NCSS Cherry Blossom Festival Princess application and participation agreement forms and instructions for your use in selecting zour Princess and reporting your selection to the Princess Committee may be downloaded from the web site at: http;//statesocieties.org
The completed Princess application MUST include the following documents:
1. Statement of Interest by Princess - signed by the Princess and the State Society President of Embassy Ambassador or Representative (Form A)
2. $350.00 Princess Program Fee - from the individual State Society - made payable to NCSS Charity & Educational fund.
3. Princess Participation Agreement signed by the Princess, Parent or Guardian, and State Society President or Embassy Representative (form B)
4. Legible Copy of birth Certificate, Drivers License or Passport (to confirm eligibility)
5. Two 5x7" photographs - black & white preferred (Princess name and State Society or Embassy printed on the back)
6. Cherry blossom Princess Biographical Information (form C)
7. copy-Ready 2007 Cherry Blossom Princess biography, 100 words or less (emailed: [email address]) - example attached
8. Emergency Care Information signed by the Princess (Form D)
9. Photo Release signed by the Princess and Parent or Guardian (Form E)
10. Escort Form and Additional Princess Information (Form F)
11. Abscence Request (signed by the Princess) - only if applicated (Form H)
Deadline for return of application and all suporting documentation listed above:
February 15, 2007
Return of all documents in a complete package; including application, fee, photos to:
Suzanne New - NCSS Pruincess Chairman Team
c/o Cherry blossom Princess Papers
15321 Comus Road
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Email Address: Suzanne.L.New@Lmco.com
Phone: 301-214-3990
Fax: 301-214-3997
Cell: 703-989-8992
Thank you.
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