More Pictures from Nationals

Chassie & National Director Jera Lynn

National Queen of Queens

Shortly after being crowned LIFETIME Ambassador

Getting ready for opening number

Me LIFETIME Ambassador & Shannon Queen of Queens

Join Us to Celebrate The National Today's American Woman Pageant in Beautiful Atlanta Georgia.

We Hope you can join us Saturday July 15, 2011 at 1pm at Atlanta Airport Hilton 1031 Virginia Avenue Atlanta, GA 30354 for The National Today's American Woman Pageant! You can purchase tickets online http://todaysamericanwomanpageant-efbevent.eventbrite.com/

Today's American Woman Pageant

TODAY’S AMERICAN WOMAN PAGEANT

My name is Chassie Virginia Deitz-Selouane. I am the National Today's American Woman Mrs. Plus Ambassador and I would like to invite you to Join us in our AMAZING inaugural year!

Today’s American Woman is the pageant whose national Platform is Volunteerism with a Passion, which allows each queen to serve the platform of her heart and life's experience!

OUR NATIONAL PAGEANT WILL BE IN ANNAPOLIS MD JULY 14-17TH 2011 AT THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL

Today's American Woman Pageant provides a wonderful way for women of all ages, cultures and sizes to celebrate the positive attitude that makes our country strong! This pageant system is designed to help you showcase your individual personality, build confidence, gain greater social awareness and give back to your community. Today's American Woman Pageant offers these opportunities, as well as a sisterhood and much more! AN OVERALL WINNER AND CASH PRIZE HAS BEEN ADDED TO COMPETITION! OVERALL WINNER WILL RECIEVE $500.00 CASH IN ADDITION TO ADDITIONAL AMAZING PRIZES. (contract conditions apply)

Our Age Divisions range from Teen and Miss to Ms. and Mrs. Contestants. We have special Divisions for Petite and Plus Size ladies too! The Pageant is open to all eligible applicants, welcoming newcomers to join and see how wonderful pageantry can be!

Teen Division Ages 13 to 17

Miss Division Ages 18 to 25

Ms Division Ages 26 to 35

Classy Ages 35 to 49

Elite Ages 50 up

Mrs. Division Ages 21 to 35

Classy Mrs. Ages 35 to 49

Elite Mrs. Ages 50 up

We have Petite and Plus Divisions in each age group as well

AN OVERALL WINNER AND A CASH PRIZE HAS BEEN ADDED TO PAGEANT!

CALL NATIONAL OFFICE FOR DETAILS!

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be a naturally born female and a citizen of the United States.

Must be of good health and moral character.

Must agree, that you will abide by all the rules and regulations governing that pageant.

Must agree that if you win a national Today's American Woman title, you will not participate in any other pageants during the time you hold any of these titles, unless authorized in writing by Today's American Woman National Office.

Must be willing to release, unconditionally and forever, any claim against Today's American Woman Pageants, directors, partners, employees, agents and assigns, which they may have by virtue of their participation in Today's American Woman Pageant, or by any use of their name, likeness, voice, and/or biography in connection with Today's American Woman Pageant, including use in promotional and advertising material.

Must understand and agree that all issues as to eligibility shall be determined by Today's American Woman Pageants, and they must agree to abide by that determination both as to themselves and other applicants.

AREAS OF COMPETITION:

Areas of Competition and Special Awards

50% Interview This will be done in the "Round Robin" style.

25% Glamorous Wear This is the opportunity to show the Glamour and Style in every "American Woman".

25% Evening Wear Let your light shine onstage with grace and elegance in your evening gown. You will be escorted by America's Service Men!

Opening Number Outfits will be chosen by the National Office at least 90 days before the National Pageant. You may be responsible for some or all of cost of opening number outfits.

Judging will be based on individual beauty, poise, personality, ability to promote their personal platform with success, stage presence, originality of style. Interview is a major part of the scoring. Your ability to speak well and promote your platform is a big plus. A woman's size is not a factor in any category. We are looking for a "well rounded" contestant to win our titles. THERE WILL BE MANY AWARDS SUCH AS SERVICE AWARDS, PHOTOGENIC, OVERALL QUEEN, EVENING WEAR, INTERVIEW HIGHEST SCORE, BEST GLAMOROUS WEAR, AND MORE!

PAGEANT FEES:

STATE TITLE HOLDER FEE $50.00 off state fees until April 1, 2011!!

$250.00 (Includes Crown, Sash and Prizes!)

When you enter and you are awarded a "State Title", the $250.00 is due within 30 days of the offer of the Title.

SPONSORSHIP FEES FOR NATIONALS

The balance for Nationals, which is discounted to $300.00 is not due until June 1st, 2011.

We do ask our queens to get sponsors for this and we help guide you in doing so.

My motto is "a good queen is a working queen"!

*NO REFUNDS ON ANY FEES...NO EXCEPTIONS!

CONTACT JERA LYNN ANDERS NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Pageant Office : 864-905-4623

Email: scpageants@hotmail.com

http://www.todaysamericanwomanpageant.com

Make sure to say that Chassie referred you.

Today's American Woman Pageant Mrs. Plus Ambassador

Chassie is so honored to announce that she was Chosen by the Today’s American Woman Pageant and crowned The National Mrs Plus Ambassador 2011 for the Pageant. Chassie is excited to use her crown as a megaphone to promote her Platform of “Beauty does not come in a Size,” Promoting positive self-esteem in America’s Youth.” As a motivational speaker she has had the opportunity to travel into numerous classrooms and venues through the country encouraging children and teens that true beauty begins within each individual. Chassie is known for always urging everyone she meets to remember the Truth found in her favorite quote “ It is Beauty that captures your Attention, however It is Personality that leaves the Impression!”

She is excited to be a part of the Today's American Woman Pageant which promotes and encompasses volunteerism and celebrating the spirit of our country!

If this sounds like an organization that interests you then Today’s American Woman Pageant is for you!

Today's American Woman Pageant provides a wonderful way for women of all ages, cultures and sizes to celebrate the positive attitude that makes our country strong! This pageant system is designed to help you showcase your individual personality, build confidence, gain greater social awareness and give back to your community. Today's American Woman Pageant offers these opportunities, as well as a sisterhood and much more!

Pageant Special- If you enter and pay fees in full by the End of April you will only have to pay a $250 National Entry fee- This fee Includes State Title, Crown and National Pageant Entry.

Tips for all of you aspiring Plus Size Models out there!!

Greetings Plus Size Divas!

I am sorry for the lapse in my blogging lately! The past few monthsI have been booked solid but I am back and ready to blog.

I am always being asked by people everywhere " Chassie I think I could model....How Do I get started in the Plus Size Modeling Industry?"

Well I have complied a list of advice that aspiring Plus Size Models Need to Know!!!

#1 Get used to hearing the word NO!

To be in the Entertainment Industry you have to have a thick skin. I can guarantee you that you will be told No more than yes when you first enter the industry. Especially if you are over the standard "plus size"(a size 10-18). I am as industry lovingly likes to call "super plus". There are companies that use over a size 24 but they are few and far between and you have to market yourself. Because a few companies out there will take the chance on you! So remember NEVER GIVE UP! Keep going on auditions, because eventually you will book a job!!

#2 Keep your eyes open for scams! Real Agencies do not charge up front money! Rule of thumb you should never have to pay in order to work! In a traditional job you would never think to pay someone for the privilege to work for them. This is the same in the entertainment industry. A real agency will charge a commission on the jobs you are booked for. If you are asked to pay a fee to join an agency or to be reviewed by an agent--- BEWARE.... This could be a scam! Always research an agency before signing anything!!! A respectable agent can always be researched by checking with the BBB or your state's attorney general's office for complaints on file!

Although you should never PAY someone to work- You should keep your eyes open for resume builders. Feel free to barter your services. For example offer to model for a photographer in order to receive print copies for your portfolio- or participate in a fashion show that will allow you to keep the clothes that you model. Deals like this not only give you experience for your resume but you are also getting something in return for your time.

#3 Build your portfolio and always keep a current head shot. In the entertainment industry getting called for an audition or booking a job could be the difference between a Good head shot and a Fantastic head shot. Keep a running portfolio of your photographs in case an agent or client requests to see examples of your work.

#4 No matter what you are told or tried to be sold- You do not have to spend a fortune on head shots. Seek out a respectable photographer who is willing to give you a release on your photo's and digital copies. The digital copies make all of the difference. This will allow you to make copies of your head shots whenever you need reprints. Just as models need to build their own portfolios- so do photographers. With a little research you should be able to find respectable photographers in your area looking to build on their portfolio. Often if you sign a release allowing the use of your photographs for their business they will discount your photography session.

*If you are in the Raleigh Durham area a great photographer that I recommend is Autumn Harrison from Reminiscing Moments Photography. Her Website is http://www.reminiscingmoments.com/ and she does discounted rates for those who are on a budget. She is running a special for a 30-40 min photo shoot with digital copies of your session for $50.00. *

#5 Make sure that the photo you are using represents the real you. Make sure it is not too glamorized or airbrushed. You never want to show up at a photo shoot or an audition and NOT look like the person the client hired. Natural sells! Less is More for head shots. Avoid heavy jewelry and heavy makeup as well. As a model it is your job to sell the garment or the product- The client will make you look how they want you to look.

#6 Most of all marketing yourself and networking will get you a long long way!

Get exposure where you can. Networking can occur anywhere! I actually started out in plus size pageants. By participating in pageants you have the opportunity to not only win some awesome prizes but if you win a local, state or national title you have that title for an entire year. You are the face of that pageant and the exposure on the marketing materials is a fantastic opportunity that can be extremely helpful to launching your career.

Pageantry opened many doors for me in the industry. After winning my first state pageant my local newspaper did an article on me and listed my contact information I received many requests to model for local companies and thus my plus size modeling career was born.

Plus Size Pageants can also be a great way to gain runway experience that will lead to other fashion opportunities.

#7 Ultimately being a model sounds like a lot of fun and excitement but the most important thing Aspiring Models need to know that modeling is VERY HARD WORK! You have to be committed to learning how to pose, walk, and show off garments. After all this is a fashion model's main job is to present the clothing so it can be sold.

I hope that this helps all of you Aspiring Plus Size Models out there!!!!

But no matter what happens remember To Live Plus Size Beautiful!!!!