Registration Materials
This page answers commonly asked questions regarding registering for Miss Wausau Area. This page also provides templates and instructions for some of the paperwork. Paperwork must match the template presented on this page!
Miss America Registration
AHA Fundraising
The Essential Links
Click for the AHA Instructions
Paperwork: Resume
The Essential Links
Click for the Resume Instructions
Click for the Resume Downloadable Template
Click for the Resume Example
The national Miss America Program requires each contestant to register through their national program. It is a $49.99 fee. Once you have completed the registration fee, then you need to log in to the sign up link to register for Miss Wausau Area. Please note to keep the email you use to register and the email you use to sign up for the local competition the same!
If you have questions regarding any part of this step - please reach out to Jenny at misswausauarea@gmail.com and she will help step you through it in detail!
Why do I need to do this?
Since the Miss Wausau Area Scholarship Organization is a local level organization within the Miss America Program, we are licensed through the Miss America Program. This is a required step for us to operate.
Do I need to fill out all Exhibits of the contract?
The entirety of the basis of the contract must be filled out. For the exhibits - no - most contestants only fill out Exhibits A-C.
Exhibit D & E are for if you plan on competing in other local competitions after Miss Wausau Area/Teen. Exhibit F is if you underwent surgical changes to biologically meet requirements.
Be sure to download the contract after you have filled it out. You will need to submit this in your registration.
Paperwork: Community Service Initative
The Essential Links
Click for the Community Service Initiative Instructions
Click for the Community Service Initiative Example
The national Miss America Program requires each contestant to fundraise a minimum of $30 for the American Heart Association.
How do I start my AHA Fundraising?
You MUST register for the local via the Club Miss America page first. You will receive an email from the national organization that will provide you with your custom link for raising money for the American Heart Association. Follow the guidance in the AHA Instructions for more.
Be sure to use the link from Miss America. If you set up a separate account, it will not qualify. You must use the link from Miss America to do this.
I didn’t receive an email with a link after I registered for the local.
Check your spam email to verify that you did not receive the link. Please send Jenny an email at misswausauarea@gmail.com for assistance with this. If we are unable to locate it, we will connect you with the national level.
What if I go above the $30 minimum?
That’s totally fine! It means more money raised to support the American Heart Association. We award a scholarship to the highest fundraisers in each age division.
What is the resume/fact sheet used for?
This is provided to the panel of judges ahead of time to look at, and this is used to help form questions for your interview. Additionally, the resume is used for judging some of the non-scored awards such as the STEM Award and Volunteer Award.
Do I need to match the format that is described in the instructions?
Yes, the format needs to be matched! This means following the instructions that are presented - all the way down to the margin sizes.
Mine goes over a page - is that an issue?
Unfortunately, we do have to keep it to just one page per Miss America Organization rules. If your resume goes over a page, remove any material that you feel doesn’t add value or is'n’t something you would want to talk about in your interview!
Can I use my normal resume for this portion?
You can use your normal resume to help develop material, but ultimately it needs to match the format in the instructions. Where this resume might differ from a typical job resume is that this is meant to spotlight you and your passions! Don’t be afraid to let your personality shine through your paperwork.
What is the Community Service Initiative (CSI) used for?
Your Community Service Initiative is your passion project and way of giving back to the community. This one-page essay helps describe what it is, why it matters, what you have done with it, and what you intend to do with it if selected as a titleholder. This page is provided to the panel of judges ahead of time to look at, and is used to help form questions for your interview. Additionally, the CSI is used for judging some of the non-scored awards such as the STEM Award and Volunteer Award!
How do I pick a CSI?
While we can’t explicitly tell you how - here are some things that might help!
Identify what things you care about within your community. Oftentimes, your already existing volunteer work is a great place to start for thinking about a community service initiative.
Have you volunteered within theater? Are you passionate about rescuing animals? Is there a disease you wish there was more awareness and funding directed towards? Is there a specific issue that you think all people can benefit from?
Don’t limit yourself to ideas mentioned above! A Community Service Initiative can be just about anything. Ranging from prison reform to hand washing to electricity education, just about any project that you believe would better society can be a CSI!
What do I even write about for a Community Service Initiative?
Think about this as like your elevator pitch for your CSI. Why should the judges care about your initiative? What impact have you had with it already? What do you plan on doing to promote your CSI if selected as Miss Wausau Area/Miss Wausau Area’s Teen? What problems is this solving within the local community?
Mine goes over a page - is that an issue?
Unfortunately, we do have to keep it to just one page per Miss America Organization rules. If your CSI goes over a page, remove any material that you feel doesn’t add value or is not something you would want to talk about in your interview!