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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Eligibility ......................................................................................................................... 4

Attire for Pink Satin Pearls ............................................................................................. 4

Community Service Activity ........................................................................................ 4

Etiquette and Manners Class ....................................................................................... 4

Fundraiser Events/Activities ......................................................................................... 5

Registration Fees & Application ................................................................................... 6 Optional Additional Fees ................................................................................................................................. 6

Tentative Schedule of Pink Satin Pearls Activities ...................................................... 7 Event/Activity ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Date/Time ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 Cost ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls Committee ...................................................................... 8 Functions of the Pink Satin Pearls Committee ............................................................................................. 8 Application Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 8

2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls Application ..................................................................... 9

2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls Participant Biography .................................................. 11

Media Release Agreement for Minor ........................................................................ 12

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August 19, 2016

Dear Prospective Pink Satin Pearl Parent/Guardian:

Congratulations! Your daughter is on her way to becoming a member of the 3rd class

of Pink Satin Pearls in conjunction with the 2016-2017 Pearl Ball Debutante Cotillion

Season. As a Pink Satin Pearl, your daughter will form bonds with new peers, give back

to others in her community and improve her social graces and personal development.

Pink Satin Pearl program participants will partake in the following events and activities:

A meet and greet activity with all of the 2016-2017 Cotillion Pink Satin Pearls

An age appropriate etiquette and manners class

A community service project sponsored by D.C. Pearls III Foundation, Inc.

A photo session with the Cotillion Debutantes and other Pink Satin Pearls

Group fundraising events

A select number of rehearsals for the culminating Pearl Ball Cotillion. Practices

will be conducted in March and April 2017.

The Pearl Ball Cotillion – The formal event will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017,

7:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Crystal City, VA.

Please review the information in this packet thoroughly. If you are interested in having

your daughter participate in the Pink Satin Pearls program, please complete the

enclosed application and submit it by Saturday, September 10, 2016. You may contact

Holli Townsend via email at htownsend@comcast.net or phone at 410-905-8606 or

Jackie Hardy via email at aka.diva26@gmail.com or phone at 202-427-7391, if you have

any questions or comments.

The 2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearl Committee will work diligently to ensure that all Pink Satin

Pearls have a positive and memorable experience. We look forward to working with

you and your daughter.

Sincerely,

2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls Committee

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Eligibility

1) Pink Satin Pearls are girls between the ages of 6-10 ( at the time the application is

submitted).

2) Pink Satin Pearls MUST attend at least three (3) of the scheduled Pink Satin Pearls activities

and fundraisers that are included in the registration fees as well as the scheduled

rehearsals. This will ensure that the Pink Satin Pearls are able to get the MOST out of this

experience.

3) Parents/Guardians of the Pink Satin Pearls must meet application requirements by

Saturday, September 10, 2016.

4) Pink Satin Pearls are expected to fully participate in the culminating Pearl Ball Cotillion,

which will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Attire for Pink Satin Pearls

The Pearl Ball Cotillion attire for the Pink Satin Pearls will be a formal dress (floor length). The

dresses will be ordered on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 after the Pink Satin Pearls are -measured.

The cost of the dress and accessories listed below is included in the registration/application fee.

The accessories include a pair of long pink satin gloves, headband piece and a white pearl

jewelry set. These items will be ordered with the dress and provided prior to the Pearl Ball

Cotillion.

White/Silver, patent leather dress shoes should be purchased separately by the

parents/guardians. The cost of the shoes is not included in the registration/application fee.

Community Service Activity

The Pink Satin Pearls will participate in a joint community service activity with the members of

D.C. Pearls III Foundation, Inc. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service scheduled for Monday,

January 16, 2017.

Etiquette and Manners Class

We will host a class on etiquette and manners for our Pink Satin Pearls. The class will include, but

is not limited to demonstrations on greetings, appearance, public speaking and table manners.

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Fundraiser Events/Activities

The Pink Satin Pearls will be involved in three (3) low stress fundraising activities. All funds raised

will be used to assist Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Rho Mu Omega Chapter in our effort to

award scholarships to area students and provide community service programs to residents of the

Washington, DC community. The expectation is for each Pink Satin Pearl to assist by

participating in the outlined fundraising events.

The Pink Satin Pearl that raises the most funds will win the title of “Little Miss Pink Satin Pearl - Top

Fundraiser” at the 2017 Pearl Ball Cotillion on Saturday, April 22, 2017 and receive a monetary

award.

Imagination Stage – The Pink Satin Pearls must sell at least 5 or more $20.00 dollar tickets to the

play. The play is Beauty and the Beast and is playing at the Imagination Stage in Bethesda,

Maryland.

Chick-Fil-A Night – This is a fundraiser event where you come out to have dinner and we will

receive a percentage of your purchase. All you have to do is invite as many of your friends and

family to come out that night to have dinner and you will earn funds toward your fundraising

goal. There will be flyers provided that you will need to give to your family/friends so come out to

support this event. A percentage of the total will go toward the fundraiser.

Lanham Roller Skating Event – This is a fundraiser event where you come out and have fun

skating. All you need to do is sell tickets to your family/friends and you will receive a percentage

of the proceeds toward your fundraising goal. The ticket cost per person is $12.00 and we will be

skating at the Lanham Skate Center on Lanham/Severn Road.

Souvenir Journal – The 2016-2017 Pearl Ball Cotillion will produce a program journal in which

advertisements can be placed. Proceeds from these advertisements will help to raise additional

funds for the Pink Satin Pearls. All advertisements for the Souvenir Journal, including monies, must

be received by D.C. Pearls III Foundation, Inc. no later than February 28, 2017 – no exceptions.

Ads should be “camera ready” and electronically submitted. Should you have to scan any

documents or pictures please scan at 300-600 dpi to avoid distortion of images in processing

your advertisement. Only JPG and PDF files will be accepted. Send files to: ads@dcpearlsiii.org.

For your records, as well as to assist with the ad reconciliation process, a Dropbox folder for each

Pink Satin Pearl will also be established for uploading ALL ads and forms associated with their

fundraising efforts. Online Payments for ads can be made via, http://dcpearlsiii.org/

Advertising Specifications

FULL PAGE

$250.00

QUARTER

PAGE

$125.00

EIGHTH

PAGE

$50.00

HALF

PAGE

$150.00

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Registration Fees & Application

The 2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls registration/application fee is $250.00 payable by personal

check, cashier’s check or money order. This fee will cover all costs associated with the attire

(except shoes), scheduled activities and the culminating Pearl Ball Cotillion for the Pink Satin

Pearls (see breakdown below).

A deposit of $100.00 is due on October 8, 2016. A balance of $150.00 will be due, November 12,

2016. Failure to pay the registration fees on the aforementioned dates and by the appropriate

method will result in your child being unable to participate in the 2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls

program. Please make checks payable to D.C. Pearls III Foundation.

2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls Expenses

Dress (Sizes 4 -16) $60.00 Pink floor length

Accessories $20.00 Gloves, headband and jewelry set

Activity & Fundraising Fees $70.00 Includes etiquette class and entry

fees to all activities and fundraisers

1 Pink Satin Pearl Cotillion Ticket $100.00

Total $250.00

Optional Additional Fees

Additional Cost for dress Size (10 & 12) $10.00

Additional Cost for dress size (14 & 16) $15.00

Additional Cotillion Tickets $100.00 Per ticket

Ad(s) for Souvenir Journal Varied See Souvenir Journal Ad

Specifications chart above

Alvin Ailey Show TBD Optional activity

Mother’s Daughter Tea/Luncheon $50.00 Optional activity

Photography TBD Individual –Purchases – Optional

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Tentative Schedule of Pink Satin Pearls Activities Dates and Locations are subject to change

Event/Activity Date/Time Location Cost

Application Deadline September 10, 2016 N/A

Pink Satin Pearls

Meet & Greet Orientation

October 8, 2016

4:00PM

Brightwood Park United

Methodist Church

744 Jefferson Street, NW

Washington, DC

N/A

Initial Deposit Due October 8, 2016 $100.00

Capital Wheel Activity October 22, 2016 National Harbor Included in Fee

Dress Order Completed November 1, 2016 Included in fee

Mother Daughter Tea

(Optional Activity) November 6, 2016

Woodmore Country Club

12320 Pleasant Prospect Rd

Mitchellville, MD 20721

$50.00

Final Deposit November 12, 2016 $150.00

Fundraiser: Roller Skating November 20, 2016

1:00PM – 4:00PM Lanham Roller Skating $12.00/ticket

Fundraiser: Beauty and the Beast Play December 11, 2016 Lerner Theatre

Imagination Stage $20.00/ticket

Community Service:

MLK Jr. Day of Service Project

January 16, 2017

2:00PM – 5:00PM Xi Omega Center N/A

Fundraiser: Chick Fil La February 2017 Chick-Fil-A

Downtown Silver Spring Cost of Meal

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Show

(Optional Activity)

February 12, 2017

1:30PM The Kennedy Center TBD

Etiquette & Manners Class February/March 2017

TBD Included in fee

Debutante and Pink Satin Pearls Photo

Session TBD TBD N/A

Banneker Douglas Museum Visit March 2017

Banneker-Douglass Museum

84 Franklin Street

Annapolis, MD

Included in fee

Pink Satin Pearls Rehearsal March 2017

TBD N/A

Pink Satin Pearls Rehearsal April 2017

TBD N/A

Pink Satin Pearls Rehearsal April 2017

TBD N/A

2017 Pearl Ball Cotillion Saturday, April 22, 2017

7:00PM – 10:00PM

Hyatt Regency

Crystal City, VA Included in fee

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2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls Committee

Functions of the Pink Satin Pearls Committee

1) The Pink Satin Pearls Committee will meet at least monthly from September through April

2017 Note: Meeting dates/times/locations are TBD. Conference calls will be utilized for most

of the meetings.

2) The Pink Satin Pearls Committee will plan and coordinate Satin Pearls events and activities.

See Tentative Schedule of Activities.

3) The Pink Satin Pearls Committee will select the attire (dress, jewelry, gloves, and hair piece)

for the Pink Satin Pearls to wear during the 2017 Pearl Ball Cotillion.

4) The Pink Satin Pearls Committee will assist with ensuring that the Pink Satin Pearls are

prepared and dressed prior to the culminating event start time.

Holli Townsend, Chairman - Jackie Hardy, Co-Chairman

htownsend@comcast.net – aka.diva26@gmail.com

410-905-8606 – 202-427-7391

Application Instructions

Forward your completed 2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls Application, by September 10, 2016, to the

address below or return to any Cotillion Program Committee Member:

D.C. Pearls III Foundation

2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls Registration

P.O. Box 91436

Washington, DC 20090-1436

or email to

htownsend@comcast.net

Initial Deposit $100.00 due on October 8, 2016 Final Deposit $150 due on November 12, 2016

Acceptable methods of payment include a cashier’s check, money order or personal check,

made payable to: D.C. Pearls III Foundation.

D.C. Pearls III Foundation reserves the right to limit the number of Pink Satin Pearls. Failure to pay the full fee by

the deadline may forfeit the applicant’s place in the 2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls process.

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2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls Application

Date: ____________

Applicant Information

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _______________________ Age: ____________________ Grade: _____________________

Name of School: _____________________________________________________________________________

School Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Measurements: Current Dress Size: _______________ Shoe Size: _____ (Child) OR _____ (Ladies)

Bust: _______________ Waist: _______________ Hips: _______ Height: ___________________

Parent/Guardian Name Information:

Mother/Guardian: __________________________________________________________________________

Father/Guardian: ___________________________________________________________________________

Address (if different from above): ____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: (h) ________________________ (w) _______________________ (cell) ______________________

Email Address (to send meeting and event notices): __________________________________________

Expectations/What you’d like to see your Pink Satin Pearl gain from this experience?

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

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$250.00 Registration/Application Fee covers all activities, dress, etc.

Registration Fee is Non-Refundable.

Return Application and Fee to a Cotillion Committee Member or Mail to:

D.C. Pearls III Foundation,

2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls Registration

P.O. Box 91436

Washington, DC 2009-1436

Deadlines:

Registration fee of $100 is due – October 8, 2016

Balance fee of $150.00 due – November 12, 2016

All Money & Ads for Souvenir Journal – February 28, 2017

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2016-2017 Pink Satin Pearls Participant Biography

Name: __________________________________________________

Parent(s) Name: ___________________________________________

Brother(s)/Sister(s) Name & Age(s):

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of School:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Age______ Grade ______

Favorite Subject(s):___________________________________________________________________________

Hobby(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________

Activity(s): __________________________________________________________________________________

Awards, Certificates, Accomplishments: ______________________________________________________

What Would You Like To Do As An Adult (Career Objective)?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

What College Would You Like to Attend and Where Is It Located?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Favorite Food(s): _____________________________ Favorite Color: _______________________________

What Else Would You Like Us To Know?

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Foundation Use Only:

# Date Received: Application Complete: Fee Included:

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Media Release Agreement for Minor

As you may be aware, Rho Mu Omega Chapter and DC Pearls III Foundation maintain web sites

that contain information about the Chapter’s service projects and the Foundation’s programs

and activities.

From time to time, we may videotape or photograph the chapter’s service projects and

Foundation’s activities. For the photo(s) or video(s) of someone under the age of 18 to appear

on our web page or in a television broadcast, we must obtain written permission.

Your child will not be identified by name in photos published on the web or broadcast on

television. Personal information about your child is never posted nor is information indicating the

physical location of your child at any given time other than general participation information

about an activity/event at a particular chapter program or service project.

Please sign below to allow your child to be part of these general stories about our chapter

program(s) or service project(s) or the Foundation’s activities.

I give permission for my child’s picture or work to appear in television broadcasts and/or on the

Rho Mu Omega Chapter or DC Pearls III Foundation website. I understand that information

broadcast on television and/or published on Rho Mu Omega Chapter or Foundation website

may be accessed by the general public at any time.

Child Name____________________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian ________________________________ Date_________________