IPOP Performers Manual JANUARY 2011

PERFORMERS MANUAL
January 4th January 7th, 2012 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel Los Angeles
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101 Convention Center Drive, Suite 700, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109 Phone: 702-448-2622 Fax: 702-9208732
Congratulations on your acceptance to iPOP!. We are sure you will truly have the time of your lives. To make sure you are ready to succeed, iPOP! has put together an extensive program to help you before, during, and after iPOP!. This program consists of iPOP! performance meetings, wardrobe selection, photo selection, and final consultations. All hotel accommodations and Award Dinners are also included.
iPOP! Main Office Headquarters: Phone: 702-448-2622 Fax: 702- 920-8732 E-Mail: office@ipopla.com
We are looking forward to working with each of you. We are all excited about the group we are taking to iPOP! Congratulations!
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iPOP!
GUIDELINES FOR PERFORMERS
iPOP! is dedicated to promoting talent who are commercially marketable: Actors, Singers, Dancers, Models who are ready for representation, ready to audition, and ready to be seen and heard iPOP! hosts today's top Agents, Managers, and Casting Directors--leaders in the music, acting and fashion worlds ready to see new faces and talent who have been trained and prepared by our iPOP! Members. Performers arrive in Los Angeles and begin a life altering journey in an amazing world of opportunity. iACT! Actors must prepare a one-minute monologue and a 90 second scene with another actor in their group. Monologue material selected should be age-appropriate, and from a play or film or television show. Scripts for television commercials and scene auditions will be sent to members who have registered. Acting ability and casting potential are evaluated in on-camera as well as face to face auditions. Actors should bring headshots with resumes for agents to view. Please put the contestant number on all headshots. Independent auditions will determine which actors perform in the Awards Night Talent Show. iSING! Singers must have two songs (Pop, Broadway, or Rock) prepared for auditions. Each song should be cut to be one minute in length. Singers may select one song of their choice and iPOP! will send options for the singers second song. Singers should be prepared to perform the one-minute cut of the song. Each song MUST be provided to the academy director as an MP3 file. Directors will upload both songs to the iPOP! Registration database by November 29th. Each MP3 file should contain a 1-minute version of each song (2 songs total) per performer and the MP3 File should be saved as the following: PerformerID_FirstnameLastName_Division_songname.mp3 (Example: 5231_davidjohnson_S3M_Somewhereovertherainbow.mp3) Performance skills, audition techniques, vocal abilities, stage presence and commercial appeal are evaluated. Singers should bring headshots, with contestant numbers and resumes. Independent auditions will determine which vocalists will perform in the Awards Night Final Show. iDANCE! Dancers must prepare one original dance piece, one minute in length. Dancers should be professionally trained in Tap, Jazz or Hip Hop. Dancers should be prepared to perform the oneminute cut of the song. The song MUST be provided to the academy director as an MP3 file. Directors will upload both songs to the iPOP! Registration database by November 29th. The MP3 file should contain a 1-minute version of the song , one per performer and the MP3 File should be saved as the following: PerformerID_FirstnameLastName_Division_songname.mp3 (Example: 1652_carriesanders_D2_evacuatethedancefloor.mp3) iMODEL! Models are evaluated in Runway, Print, and Swimwear. Your Director will guide you to choose the appropriate wardrobe in high fashion. Swimsuit selection can be bikini or one piece.
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No thongs! Each model should have zed cards with their name, contestant number, school and school telephone, and stats. Independent auditions will determine which models will perform in the Awards Night Talent Show.
TEAM! Musical Guidelines

(Optional)
To ensure fairness and consistency to each competing group, the following are guidelines for the TEAM! competition:
Any background music must be brought on one CD at registration. CD must not exceed 5 minutes in length. We encourage you to create something that will showcase each one of your performers gifts and talents. There will be a maximum of 25 and a minimum of 5 registered performers per team. Each group will have a maximum of 30 seconds to prep stage and 30 seconds to break-down stage. A non-performer from your group must cue A/V to start Background Music. CD will play continuously once started. THERE WILL BE NO STOP-START BREAKS ALLOWED ONCE CD IS STARTED. 2 microphones w/ stands and 1-wireless microphone will be provided. No lighting changes/cues will be allowed. 10 points will be added to each performer from TEAM! towards STAR OF THE YEAR and SCHOOL OF THE YEAR.
Break a leg!!
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General Tips iPOP! INFORMATION BOOTH This is the central location for attendees to ask questions. If you have a question, always go to your iPOP! Director or the Performer Information Booth. Unasked questions dont get answers! THE SCHEDULE iPOP! auditions and events are scheduled by Division and/or School. Know your Division and follow the schedule book accordingly. If you have any questions about your schedule, go to your iPOP! Director or the iPOP! Information Booth. PUNCTUALITY Punctuality is a must! You must arrive at your auditions at least 15-20 minutes prior to your call time. Allow additional time for warm-ups, getting lost or waiting for elevators. ATTITUDE Your success in the entertainment or fashion industries has as much to do with your personality as it does with your appearance or talent. Being friendly, polite and cooperative will help lead you to success. COURTESY Talking and noise should be kept to a minimum at all times during auditions, seminars and special events (this also means in the hallways, on the elevators and any areas near the events). If you are disruptive, you may be asked to leave. MOBILE PHONES Mobile phone use is not permitted in any area related to the convention. Turn your phones off or keep them set at Silent. APPLAUSE! We want everyone to be enthusiastic and to support his or her school and friends. However, yelling, hollering, screaming and screeching are distracting and unprofessional. Lets all be considerate and keep noise limited to applause only. AUDITION SCHEDULES If you are registered in a category, you WILL be able to do each audition for that category. If you are registered in multiple categories, the iPOP! Staff will help you with your schedule so you can make all of your call times. If you have a question, ask an iPOP! Staff Member at the iPOP! Information Booth. If you dont ask, we cant help you. BADGES
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Wear your iPOP! badge at all times! You must have it with you to enter any iPOP! event or audition. If you lose your badge, contact your iPOP! Director or go to the iPOP! Information Booth. RESPONSIBILITY The hotel staff works very hard to ensure that our convention is fabulous! Please extend the same kindness to them by keeping noise and untidiness to a minimum. No outside food or drink is to be brought in to the hotel. Please do not sit on the floor in the hotel. You will be held financially responsible for any damage done to the hotel property.
DONT... Put your room number on your key. Give your room number to strangers (Photographers, Agents, etc.). Anyone wanting to contact you MUST do so through your iPOP! Director. Leave the hotel without the permission of your iPOP Director. Wear your badge outside the hotel. Talk to strangers or go anywhere with photographers, agents, etc. Anyone wanting to see you MUST speak with your iPOP! Director. Leave your room without your badge (you need it to audition and attend all iPOP! events). Leave cash or valuables in your room. Use your room safe or the hotel safe deposit box which is located in the lobby. Have your personal contact information on your resume (including mailing address, phone numbers, email address or website). Anyone wishing to contact you MUST do so through your iPOP! Director. Sit on the floor. If there are not enough chairs available, tell an iPOP! Staff Member in the Performer Information Booth. Eat or drink in any of the audition rooms. You will be asked to leave!
DO... Always travel in pairs (including public bathrooms, hallways and elevators). Call hotel security in the event of an emergency. Know all of your iPOP! Directors contact information. List your name and the full name, address and telephone number of your school on your resumes and model cards. Do not put your mobile phone number, or home address and phone number on your resume or model cards.
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Personalize your iPOP! bag. All bags look alike! So put a ribbon or tag on your bag to distinguish it from others. Keep your personal belongings with you at all times. Familiarize yourself with the hotel. Find the elevators, house phones and the iPOP! Information Booth.
HOTEL CHECK-IN, ORIENTATION & REGISTRATION Your iPOP! Director will handle hotel check-in for all Performers, Parents and Guests and arrange a meeting time to distribute hotel keys. Registration is taken care of by your iPOP Director. After your schools Registration is completed, your iPOP! Director will meet with your group to distribute iPOP! badges, bags, and schedule books. Please check your badge and make certain you understand the schedule. ON-CAMERA AUDITIONS (TV COMMERCIALS) You will perform on-camera on a closed set. Report to the audition room 15-20 minutes before your call time and join the queue for your assigned room. Make sure your Performer # is facing out. There will be a T-shaped mark on the floor where you should stand. When it is your turn, walk up to the T-shaped mark and wait for the Starter to tell you when to begin. When your time is up, the Starter will say, Time, and you will stop your performance and return to the waiting area at the back of the room. MONOLOGUE & SCENE AUDITIONS Report to the audition room 15-20 minutes before your call time and join the queue for your assigned room. Make sure your Performer # is facing out. There will be a T-shaped mark on the floor where you should stand. When it is your turn, walk up to the T-shaped mark and wait for the Starter to tell you when to begin. When your time is up, the Starter will say, Time, and you will stop your performance and return to the waiting area at the back of the room.
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MODEL AUDITIONS Anyone who is registered in iMODEL should participate in the modeling auditions as their top priority. Model Auditions times are specific and CANNOT be changed. If you miss your modeling audition, we cannot reschedule it. If you are registered in other categories, we can re-arrange the other auditions for you. See an iPOP! Staff Member at the Performer Information Booth to make those changes. Report to the audition room 15-20 minutes before your call time and join the queue for your assigned room. Line up in numerical order with your Performer # facing out. The starter will tell you when to go to the center of the stage. The announcer will announce your number and you will walk the runway.
COMMERCIAL PRINT & HEADSHOT AUDITIONS Your photo(s) will be projected (closed set) for agents, managers and casting directors to view. You do not need to be present for the showing of your photos.
TEAM MUSICAL Your team will have the opportunity to create and perform their own Team Musical performance Each school is given 5 minutes per performance Schools should incorporate Singers, Actors, Dancers and Models into the performance Winning Team will perform for entire iPOP! Convention during opening Pep Rally. See your iPOP! Director to sign up for Team Musical
AWARDS NIGHT CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS Your iPOP! Director will distribute banquet tickets to your group. Please keep your ticket stub to guarantee re-entry to the ballroom. Sit at the table number indicated on your ticket. Do not sit at any other table. Large screens on either side of the stage help you enjoy the show. Know that if you are not called up on stage to receive an award that you are still a winner! Cheer for the winners, have a great attitude and enjoy the show.
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If you do win, REACT! Smile, jump up and down, whatever your natural happy reaction is, let it show. We want to see your joy! And remember the camera crew has their lens on you! This is a black tie event. Ladies, wear elegant evening attire. Gentlemen, don a tuxedo or a nice suit in a dark color. Young girls, please wear a simple, pretty dress.
VIDEO CREW The iPOP! Video Crew will be around during the entire convention! They may ask you to be interviewed or they might just film you during your normal activities at the convention. They may also interview Parents and School Directors.
DIVISIONS
iACT! (Monologue, TV Commercial, Scene)
Female Division A1 Division A2 Division A3 Division A4 Division A5 Male Adult (22+) Young Adult (18-21) Teen (13-17) Junior (9-12) Child (4-8) Division A1M Division A2M Division A3M Division A4M Division A5M
iDANCE! (Tap, Jazz or Hip-Hop)

Female Division D1 Division D2 Division D3 Division D4 Division D5 Male Adult (22+) Young Adult (18-21) Teen (13-17) Junior (9-12) Child (4-8) Division D1M Division D2M Division D3M Division D4M Division D5M
iSING! (Pop, Broadway or Rock)

Female Division S1 Division S2 Male Adult (22+) Young Adult (18-21) Division S1M Division S2M
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Division S3 Division S4 Division S5
Teen (13-17) Junior (9-12) Child (4-8)
Division S3M Division S4M Division S5M
iMODEL! (Fashion Print, Runway, Swimsuit)

Female Age Division M1 Division M2 Division M3 Division M4 Division M5 Male Division M1M Division M2M Division M3M Division M4M Division M5M Height 19-22 16-18 13-15 9-12 4-8 Age 19-24 16-18 13-15 9-12 4-8 59 & over 58 & over 57 & over all heights all heights Height 60 & over 510 & over all heights all heights all heights
January 4th 7th Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Los Angeles

* Tentative Schedule of Events *
Monday, January 3rd

9am 9pm
4pm 5pm
8am 9am 9am 10am 10:30am 12pm 10:30am 12pm 10:30am 5pm 10:30am 5pm 10:30am 5pm 10:30am 5pm 6pm 9pm
Registration Appointments (iPOP! Directors Only)
Directors Meeting / Orientation
Tuesday, January 4th

iPOP! Model Final Show Auditions (Divisions 1, 2 & 3) Performers Pep Rally Team Musical iPOP! Model Final Show Auditions (Divisions 4 & 5) TV Commercial / TV Beauty Appointments (agents attending/closed set) Seminars (to be announced) iPOP! Talent Final Show Auditions (by appointment /agents attending) Singer Performance I (closed set) Agent Intro, Parade of Schools, Charity Concert and Dance Party
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Wednesday, January 5th

9am 12pm 9am 12pm 1pm 5pm 2pm 5pm 6pm 10pm Monologue Performance Appointments (open set) Dancer Performances Main Stage Ballroom Soap/ Scene Performance Appointments (open set) Runway Seminar Singer Performance II Main Stage Ballroom
Thursday, January 6th

9am 12pm 1pm 3pm 9am 2pm 3pm 5pm 6pm 9pm 6pm 9pm Model Performances: Fashion Print/ Runway Main Stage Ballroom Model Performances: Swimwear Main Stage Ballroom Talent Agency Open Call / Networking Singer Performance Final Audition for Awards Night Performance iPOP! Awards Night Dinner and Final Show Divisions 4 & 5 iPOP! Dance Party and Buffet Divisions 1, 2 & 3
Friday, January 7th

8am 5pm 9am 12pm 9am 10:30am 10:30am 12pm 12pm 2pm 5:30pm 9pm 5:30pm 9pm Rehearsals for Awards Celebration Showcase/Fashion Show Talent Agency Callbacks Only Model Agency Callbacks Only Model Agency Open Call / Networking Talent Agency Open Call / Networking iPOP! Awards Night Dinner and Final Show Divisions 1, 2 & 3 iPOP! Carnival and Buffet Divisions 4 & 5 PHOTOS
Photo Requirements
Online Performer Directory Photo: 1 image, headshot, color (matte), 3.25 X 3.5 inches Modeling Photos: 3 images, color (matte), 5 x 7 inches Swimwear Photo: 1 image, full body, color (matte), 5 x 7 inches Headshot: 1 image, headshot, color (matte), 5 x 7 inches Commercial Print: 3 images, color (matte), 5 x 7 inches Photo Due Dates Online Performer Directory Photo Deadline November 29, 2011 Late entry Online Performer Directory $100 each All Performers Photo Deadline: December 6, 2011
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Late entry Performer Photos, $200 per image if received after December 6, 2011 or at hotel registration. iPOP! Photo Shoot Actors, Singers, Dancers 2 Looks $500 Models 4 Looks $800 All Photo Shoot will include Hair & Make-up, Wardrobe Consultation, CD of all images Does not include duplication of images
Note: Photographs are important tools used by all agents, managers, casting directors, and advertising agencies and iPOP! is dedicated to making a positive impression for our members and their performers. It is imperative that each photo be the best possible. Search for the best photographers. iPOP! can supply you with a current recommended photographers list. Select the best photos. Determine that each photo meets the criteria of international professionals. If you need help or have questions, please call us. You must observe our deadline for headshots, as we work with a web designer to create a stunning Online Performer Directory.
Headshots appear in the iPOP! Online Performer Directory, which will be made available to all agents, managers, and casting directors as well as all fellow performers! Headshots must be cropped per instructions or they will be charged a $25 resizing fee. Photos must be professional quality or they will not be accepted. It is important that all Performers and all Directors photos appear in the iPOP! Online Performer Directory! All monies must be paid at time of booking. Photo shoot dates and times are on a first come first serve basis. Once the photo dates have been booked full, no other shoots will be offered. If you would like a professional photo shoot for iPOP! please discuss with your iPOP! Director to reserve your appointment.
CHOOSING MONOLOGUES FOR iPOP!

The information below is designed to help you in choosing your monologue(s). The following guidelines must be adhered to. PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION! When selecting a monologue, choose material that is suited to your casting age, personality, and look. In other words, you should realistically be able to be cast in the
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role. So, if you are 16, dont do a monologue that is talking about college life. If you are 20, dont pick a monologue talking to your 9-year-old son! Choose monologues that make you laugh, cry, feel, or that you relate to. In other words, pick monologues that you like and allow you to draw from your own life experiences and emotions. Monologues which are active (meaning you are speaking directly to someone specific at the moment) tend to be better than those, which are reminiscent, speech-like, nostalgic, or highly descriptive stories. Make sure your monologue(s) is NO MORE THAN ONE MINUTE IN LENGTH. You will be timed and cued to leave the stage when your time is up. Also, keep in mind when you are reading and timing your monologue(s) that performing time will run longer than reading time. If you find a monologue you really like, but it is slightly longer than a minute, you should trim it down so that you may use it. If you need help in figuring out which lines to cut, please ask for help. However, do not bring in a 3 or 4-minute monologue to cut its too long and too difficult. WARNING: Do NOT! Choose materials that are suggestive, sexual in nature, or contain offensive language or behavior! If there is an offensive word in an otherwise suitable monologue cut and/or replace it with an acceptable one. Do not pick monologues that require dialects/accents, classical pieces (Example: Shakespeare), poetry, monologues on the phone, or monologues that are too old or young for you. Other preferred monologue material can be found in plays, film scripts, TV scripts, monologue books, short stories and novels. You can type up a great monologue you saw in a film or on TV. Monologues books, plays, and short stories can be found at most bookstores and libraries. You can also find movie monologues online. Go to a search website and then type in monologues. But make sure when youre looking that you adhere to the rules we have listed here, especially age range.
SAMPLE RESUME FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY (All ages need a professional resume)
YOUR NAME
PERSONAL STATS Height: Weight: (Use iPOP! or Director contact info until you sign with agent)
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Hair Color: Eye Color: DOB: Date of birth until 18 yrs. LIST ANY LANGUAGES FILM & TELEVISION What you did THEATER What you did COMMERCIALS List Available On Request TRAINING Workshop Name Commercial TVI Dance: Jazz Singing: Style SPECIAL SKILLS Sports: List what you do Awards Academics Dialects Music GPA in school Community Activities Coach Length of Time Length of Time Length of Time Location, State Location, State Directors Name Directors Name Production Studio Location, State
List Details Volunteer Events, Clubs or Activities
PERSONAL INTERESTS Hiking, Computer, Water Skiing, Juggling, Baseball, Reading, Writing Stories, Poems, Beach Volleyball, Dancing, Singing, Outgoing, Loves People, Pets, Watching Movies, Traveling This resume is just somewhere to begin. Your agent will advise you of any changes. This is only a guideline so dont be afraid to brag about yourself. Let us know what you do and list all performing arts experience. Make a few copies to pass out and staple to the back of your headshot. If you have no experience then do not list and move other items up. Keep resume length to one page.
Additional Areas of Focus and Competitions

All performers at iPOP! will choose a Primary Area of Focus. This primary area will be either Modeling or Acting. You will compete in the three competitions/auditions for that area.
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Many of you though have aptitudes and interests in more than one area. For that reason iPOP! offers you the ability to showcase that talent by entering additional areas of focus. iPOP! also offers you the ability to compete in the following additional competitions within your Primary Area of Focus:
Commercial Print Performers submit three photographs advertising a product or in a role advertising a company. All performers are eligible to compete. Headshots Performers submit a color headshot that would be used to interest an agent or casting director. All performers competing in iACT are eligible. TV Beauty Commercial This is an on-camera audition for those models who are camera ready. Models will perform a commercial script for which will be taped on a closed set. Winning Smile Contestants submit that one amazing photo. The one with the smile that stops people in their tracks. All contestants are eligible. Team Musical Each attending academy will create and perform its own Musical Performance. Should include Singers, Dancers, Actors and Models. Each team is given 5 minutes per performance and winning team will perform at opening Pep Rally. iJOKE! This will be a 1 minute improv comedy skit. Performers will write a 1 minute improv comedy skit that has been approved by their Director. The judging will be similar to TV commercial and TV Beauty.
Your iPOP! Director will advise you as to which of the above would be beneficial to you.
Note:
Performers can enter additional categories (iACT, iSING, iDANCE, iMODEL) for an additional registration fee. Performers can enter Commercial Print, Headshot, Beauty Television Commercial, Winning Smile, and iJOKE for additional registration fees. Performers competing in two or more categories and/or extra competitions are eligible for STAR OF THE YEAR.
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iPOP! Clothing Guidelines

Contestant Orientation/ Pep Rally & First Impressions:
Teen and above male/female should wear a nice outfit that makes you feel great. Keep it classic and bright solid colors work best. Your director may also decide to coordinate "matching colors" for your group ie white fitted tee and khaki bottoms or skirt. Actors and kids 12 and under should dress cute but comfortable. You will be waiting in short lines. Individual Awards & Dance Party Girls should wear a dress or skirt. You will see people in prom dresses! We suggest a simple cocktail dress. Guys should wear slacks and a dress shirt. Your banquet clothes do not need to be approved. Final Night Awards Banquet: Girls should wear a more formal dress or skirt. You will see people in prom dresses! We suggest a cocktail dress. Guys should wear slacks and a dress shirt and tie at a minimum. You will see many guys in suits and tuxes! Your banquet clothes do not need to be approved. Acting Competitions:
On bottom: khaki/brown/blue pants, skirts, or jeans. No baggy pants or jeans. On Top: Solid color shirts. Stay away from: turtlenecks, deep plunging necklines, large logos, or busy prints. Solid bright colors that are form fitting work best. Keep it classic. Think GAP, Old Navy, Ralph Lauren. Stay away from certain colors (black, white, or red) for taped TV Commercial competitions. Shoes: Clean tennis shoes ie Converse , loafers, boots (not hiking), ballet flats Minimal or no jewelry. Remember that the object is to look at your face, not your clothes. You probably have most of what you need in your closet. Make sure that clothes look new and neat. You do not have to have a whole new outfit for each competition. You can wear things more than once as different agents judge each competition.
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Female Modeling Competitions (Over 13 years old): Swimwear One piece or two piece swimsuit, in a solid color. Try to avoid prints and keep as simple as possible. Think Vogue Magazine, not - Pac Sun. Simple black swimsuits look great on almost anyone. Runway Simple and Elegant. Clothing should show off your figure, but very tastefully. No baggy clothes!!!! Shoes Girls should bring black pumps and neutral strappy high heels (nude, gold, silver, any color). Shoes should fit well. Avoid slip-on styles. Avoid platform wedge styles, as it makes it more difficult to walk gracefully. Accessories keep jewelry to a minimum. Agents want to notice you, not what you are wearing. We will schedule times for you to bring in your clothing to be approved. Male Modeling Competitions (Over 13 years old): Swimwear - Younger guys will probably wear their own swim suits (board short type). Older guys will probably wear a Speedo type suit. Runway - Make sure you have black dress shoes or dress boots, a black leather belt, a white fitted dress shirt, and brief underwear. We will schedule times for you to bring in your clothing to be approved. Shorter (under 510) or younger looking teens will most likely fall under the guidelines for the 5-12 year olds below. We will let you know. Female & Male Modeling Competitions (5-12 years old): Swimwear & Runway The focus is much more on the model and their personality and less on the clothes for the younger kids. We suggest you set up a time and bring in all of your favorite clothes and even a few new selections and your director will put together great outfits for you.
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If you buy anything new, leave the tags on until you are certain it is what you are going to wear for your competitions!
PREPARING FOR YOUR PHOTOSHOOT SCHEDULING: Please arrive on time. Its best not to make plans for after the shoot, as it is very common for shoots to go overtime. Everyone wants the best shot possible. Take advantage of the time with the photographer and make-up artist working with you to get a variety of looks. The shoot often becomes a very crowded place so we ask that the model/talent either arrive alone or with just one adult. Not too much and not too little the night before the shoot. Do not stay up late the night before your shoot. Relax and enjoy the experience. The model/talent must arrive with no make-up on. Be very sure to remove all mascara. If eyebrows need tweezing or trimming, have this done a few days prior to the shoot. Always check nose hairs, ear and facial hair that should be removed. Skin should be clear and lightly moisturized. Do not tan before a photo shoot. Avoid facials the day before a shoot, as breakouts can be common.
GUEST: SLEEP:
MAKE-UP:
HAIR: Model/ talent should arrive with clean natural hair. Hair should be dry. It is better for longer hairstyles to be washed the previous night. Any cut or coloring should take place at least one week prior to the shoot. Do not get extreme haircuts or highlights. Body hair should not be noticeable. Men, that means if you have hair, use a #1 or #2 adaptor on a beard trimmer. If youre a fitness or a body model, no body hair is best. NAILS:Fingernails should be natural and neutral. If any polish at all, it should be a clear coat. Do not wear fake or acrylic nails. Length should be kept short and natural. Dont forget to get a pedicure as wellmen too! Bad feet could ruin a good photo. ATTITUDE: Have fun. Go through magazines and get some movement ideas. Practice in front of the mirror and practice moving with your arms,
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head, hips, etc. Practice makes perfect. The photographer will give you direction but you need to relax and get into the shoot. Its all about your attitude. What you are thinking comes through on the film. CLOTHING: Bring a number of outfits. Talent should make sure they are your casting age and look. Bring the proper undergarments and shoes required for several outfits. Dont forget to bring accessories and jewelry.
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO CARRY IN YOUR TOTEBAG

(FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC AND FASHION WORK) The TOTEBAG should be light-weight and large enough to carry many items. Canvas and nylon are best. Be sure that your schools name and phone number, along with your name is found easily in the bag. Marking your bag with a bright colored tag or ribbon can also be helpful when trying to find your bag in a large room. There will be many performers at the hotel and losing a bag can be very stressful. Female's Basic Model Bag
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Shoes Black Pumps, Strappy Sandal Pump (Neutral) Panties Nude colored, no trim, thong style Plain Bras Nude, Black and White (no trims) Accessories Scarves, Earrings, Necklaces Emery Board Small Mirror Nail Polish Remover / Clear Polish Clear Deodorant Needle and Thread Straight and Safety Pins Sewing Kit Masking Tape Scotch Tape Hair Spray Hair Pins/ Bobby Pins Brush and Comb Curling Iron / Flat Iron Lotion / Moisturizer Cosmetic Kit a. Foundation b. Concealer
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9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
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c. d. e. f.
Powder Complete Brush Set Mascara Visine
Male's Basic Model Bag

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Form Fitting Briefs 9. Chap Stick White V-neck and Crew Neck Undershirt 10. Powder Black Socks Black/Navy 10. Sewing Kit Clear Deodorant 11. Lotion Safety Pins 12. Tweezers Hair Spray/Gel 13. Visine Brush and Comb
What To Bring To iPOP!

Headshots Actors Portfolio and Comp Cards Models Disposable Camera Cell Phone Credit Card Travelers Checks Performance Clothing Audition and Go See Clothing Awards Celebration Outfit Medication Comfortable Shoes For Exploring Los Angeles
What To Get After You Arrive At iPOP!

Bottled Water For Room Snacks Energy Bars, Nuts, Etc. Fresh Fruit
What Not To Bring TO iPOP!

Too Much Luggage Too Many Shoes Excessive Toiletries
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Expensive Jewelry Laptops Pets There will be a limit to the amount of luggage each performer and chaperone are allowed to bring. You must be able to carrying everything yourself.
Airport Check-in Tips:

Have removed prohibited items such as pocketknives metal scissors with pointed tips (metal or plastic scissors with blunt tips are permitted) and tools from your carry-on baggage. Wear shoes that can be easily removed at security checkpoint. Do not wear belts with buckles if possible Do not place locks on your luggage Watch your bags and personal belongings at all times Do not accept packages from strangers If you see unattended bags or packages anywhere in the airport terminal or parking area, immediately report them to a security officer or other authority. Report any suspicious activities or individuals in the airport or parking lot to airport security. Don't joke about having a bomb or firearm. Don't discuss terrorism, weapons, explosives, or other threats while going through the security checkpoint. The mere mention of words such as "gun," "bomb," etc., can compel security personnel to detain and question you. They are trained to consider these comments as real threats.
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HOTEL CHECK-IN, ORIENTATION & REGISTRATION Your iPOP! Director will handle hotel check-in for all Performers, Parents and Guests and arrange a meeting time to distribute hotel keys. Registration is taken care of by your iPOP! Director. After your schools registration is completed, your iPOP! Director will meet with your group to distribute iPOP! badges, bags, and schedule books. Please check your badge and make certain you understand the schedule.
OPEN/CLOSED AUDITIONS As a parent, your role in your childs career is one of support and encouragement. At iPOP! we are creating real world auditions for your Performers. To maintain this professional standard for Performers, there are some auditions that are closed to all Parents, Guests and School Staff. Some audition rooms will have Observation Areas. Those rooms are noted in your Schedule Book and you are invited to the Observation Area to watch auditions. We ask for complete quiet during auditions.
IN ROOM OBSERVATION AREAS Observation Areas are inside of some audition rooms. There will be seating areas for Parents, Guests and School Staff to watch their Performers auditions. Remember that this is not a performance, but an audition. There is no applause, cheering or photography allowed in any Observation Room.
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SEMINARS Seminars are open to all Parents who have registered with iPOP!. You are welcome to attend alone or with your Performer.
VIDEO CREW The iPOP! Video Crew will be around during the entire convention! They may ask you to be interviewed or they might just film you during your normal activities at the convention. They may interview Performers, Parents, and School Directors.
PARENT PARTICIPATION As a Parent who has registered as an attendee at the Convention, you are special and welcome. Should you observe any Parent or Guest who has not registered officially entering any iPOP! venue, please notify your iPOP! Director and the iPOP! Staff at the Performer Information Booth.
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WHAT IS PROFESSIONALISM? In Los Angeles, you will not only be representing yourself, but also your team, and the iPOP! organization. There will be many exciting and important people throughout the week visiting this event. We want you to perform and be the best you can be, both on and off the stage. It could be described as knowing not only your craft or skill, but also how to conduct yourself in a manner that reflects credit on both you and your firm or profession. Professionalism is also: grooming, manners, adequate business vocabulary, good grammar, and language suitable to the firm and your position, and appropriate business decorum. GROOMING Personal cleanliness, neatness, clothes and hairstyle appropriate to your position. MANNERS A friendly smile, along with please, thank you, and an I care attitude. (Dont forget Im sorry and Pardon me). BUSINESS VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR When you accept a job with a firm, you have the obligation to learn the terminology that goes with it in order to fill the position to the best of your ability. If you have personal contact with the firms customers, the obligation to present the best company image would also include the use of good grammar. The customer who hears, We aint got no size 7s is going to leave with a lessoned image of the firm and even more less of the employee. BUSINESS DECORUM In old western movies, the hero always wore a white hat and the bad guys always wore black hats; in real life we are often stereotyped by very similar standards. People who chew and pop their gum are stereotyped as dumb; people who swear excessively are judged as uneducated. This of course is not necessarily true, however, judgment can be and usually is based on a one-time exposure. The FIRST IMPRESSION is recognized by management as being extremely important. While most of us have heard all the bad words, and are not unduly shocked by them, a business institution is DEFINITELY not the place to use them. It sets a tone of
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untrained personnel, and a lack of attention to, or knowledge of, Proper Business Decorum.
INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION OF PERFORMERS
SPONSORSHIP PACKET
THE INTERNAL LETTERS IN THIS PACKET ARE EXAMPLES SET FORTH BY THE INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION OF PERFORMERS 25
EACH PERFORMER & FAMILY SHOULD CONSIDER SPECIFICALLY CREATING THEIR OWN SPONSORSHIP LETTERS FOR BEST RESULTS IN YOUR REGION AND INTEREST
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iPOP! SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Securing sponsors is very important for performers who are on a budget but wish to perform and audition at iPOP! in Los Angeles. iPOP! is dedicated to promoting talent who are commercially marketable: actors, singers, dancers, and models who are ready for representation. Attendance at iPOP! is an extraordinary opportunity that brings todays best agents, managers, leaders in the music and fashion world, to see new faces and talent who have been trained and prepared to perform by our iPOP! members. Determine what companies or businesses you will visit to seek sponsorship. If you do business with certain companies, chances are they are the ones that you will want to visit. Excellent sponsors are local organizations and businesses such as: Hair Stylists P.T.A Car Dealers Nail Salons Banks Your Insurance Agent Church Organizations Rotary Club Fast Food Restaurants Your Family Doctor Food Markets Family Businesses Video Stores Dry Cleaners Your Dentist Orthodontists Lions Club Neighbors
Remember, dont feel intimidated asking sponsors for their financial assistance. Be excited about the iPOP! experience and it will be contagious. There are endless possibilities. Work with your Director, your group (other performers), family and friends to come up with ways you can find sponsorship. Teamwork can be productive and FUN!
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WHAT DO YOU SAY TO YOUR PROSPECTIVE SPONSORS? Take the color brochure you will be receiving about iPOP!, the letter provided by your iPOP! Director, and your personal letter to a prospective sponsor. Briefly explain the situation. Stress your commitment to developing a professional career in the fashion or entertainment world, your serious attitude and the fact that iPOP! is offering you an opportunity to showcase your talent and learn about the business from experts. HOW MUCH SHOULD I ASK FOR? Sponsors may contribute as little as $20 and as much as the entire trip. You can offer to work in exchange for sponsorships. Many companies may prefer to provide you with gift certificates or product. Take those items and raffle them off to your friends and family. Any business sponsoring you in the amount of $100 or greater, will have their name appear in the iPOP! Schedule Book and online at www.ipopconvention.com. For many companies this can be considered advertising and they can actually use it as a tax write-off. Please tell the company to consult their accountant regarding any write-off opportunities. WHAT IS A SPONSORSHIP PACKET? Its your personal PR Kit. Every iPOP! performer who is seeking sponsors must have a Sponsorship Packet. Take the time to make sure your packet looks professional. Your packet will include: An iPOP! Brochure Sponsor Letter from your iPOP! Director Sponsor Letter written by you expressing why you want to be successful in the entertainment world and why you want to attend iPOP! Your Headshot or Comp Card

Your iPOP! Director will also provide extra business cards so that your potential sponsor can call for further information or questions. The following is a suggested letter that can put on the companys letterhead:
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INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION OF PERFORMERS This letter will introduce __________________________ who is a Performer from the ____________ Region and has been invited to audition and perform at the International Presentation of Performers to be held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, January 4th - 7th, 2012. The performers (actors, models, singers and dancers) who will attend this prestigious event have been studying to develop and advance their skills. Each one will have the opportunity to show their talent to judging panels consisting of todays top agents, managers, casting directors, and industry professionals. Those who are selected at auditions will perform in a professional showcase at iPOP!s Celebration of Success Awards Night on January 7th , where top international agents will be seeking their next new star. Thank you for your support of this young performer.
Sincerely, IPOP! Director
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INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION OF PERFORMERS Los Angeles, California January 4th - January 7th
Help a talented Model, Actor, Singer, or Dancer achieve his/her highest goal by participating in the professional competitions in Los Angeles 2012 iPOP! Event. The iPOP! presentation offers a unique experience to aspiring talent. Attendance at an iPOP! Event is an incredible opportunity where Fashion and Talent Agents, Personal Managers, Casting Directors, and Producers from every major market come to scout for and discover fresh faces and new talent. In addition, educational workshops and seminars presented by industry experts afford performers and parents the chance to learn about the realities and success opportunities of the business. Yes, I will sponsor a model/talent for $ COMPANY NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE __________
Sponsor a Model or Talent for the
SPONSORS SIGNATURE
DATE______
MODEL OR TALENT SIGNATURE MODEL OR TALENT PRINT NAME
DATE
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INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION OF PERFORMERS

Sponsorship List Deadline: November 29th, 2011
IPOP! Member: ________________________________ City: _________________State: Please list these sponsors for the Online Performer Directory. Each sponsor has contributed a minimum of $100 to the Performer. Performer: __________________________________________ Sponsors: 1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________________________ 6. ___________________________________________________________________ 7. ___________________________________________________________________ 8. ___________________________________________________________________ 9. ___________________________________________________________________ 10. _________________________________________________________________
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More Sponsorship Information Can a Sponsor Provide Other Support?

Yes! While financial support is the most desirable, there are many other ways potential sponsors can help you get to iPOP!! Perhaps a local retail store will provide you with clothing. There may be a beauty salon that will cut and style your hair and use you as a model. They may even furnish some or all of your cosmetics. Check with a shoe store, they may donate a cute new pair of shoes for your trip to iPOP! You can also get items donated from local retail stores to raffle or auction. Sometimes retail stores are more willing to donate items or auctions or raffles because they get immediate exposure (advertising) this way.
What does the sponsor receive?

Besides the satisfaction theyll get from realizing their contribution the following recognition is given: Sponsors who contribute a minimum of $100 to you, before November 29th, 2011 will receive a listing in the iPOP! Schedule Book and at www.ipopconvention.com. The iPOP! Online Performer Directory can be accessed by every registered contestant, parent, and guest; including every agent, personal manager, and casting director who attends. Check with your Director first and if they agree, some sponsors may be eligible to hold a presentation at your school featuring their services. Others may want to have information about their business at your school.
What is a sponsorship packet?

Your very own personal PR packet! Every iPOP! Contestant who is seeking sponsors should have a Sponsorship Packet. Your packet should look professional and explain why you would like them to be one of your sponsors. Your packet should include: an iPOP! Sponsorship letter; a brief note from you stating why you want to go to iPOP! (stress your commitment to developing a professional career in the fashion or entertainment world, your positive attitude, and the fact that iPOP! is offering you an opportunity to showcase your talent and learn about the business from experts!); a photograph (laser copies are fine); a sponsorship receipt that they can use for tax purposes (if applicable); an iPOP! Corporate Brochure.
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Your Director can help you with your Sponsorship Packet. They may have additional literature that could be included in your packet.
Is Sponsorship Tax Deductible?

Each sponsors tax situation is different. That is why we dont and you shouldnt answer this question for any sponsor! Every sponsor who inquires about this subject should check with his or her accountant. However, here are a few things you might choose to mention: A sponsorship in the amount of $100 or more received before November 29th, 2011 entitles them to sponsorship listing in the iPOP! Online Performer Directory. Therefore, many companies may find that their contribution is tax deductible as an advertising expense. Self-employed persons or small business owners may find that sponsorship of their family member(s) is tax deductible as an advertising as an advertising expense for the same reason listed above. Because iPOP! offers educational seminars and workshops, your sponsor may be able to write the expense off to education.
Remember to provide each sponsor with a receipt. Discuss with your Director who the sponsor should write the check to.
What Are A Few Other Suggestions?

Your director can be helpful in putting together group organized fund raisers that will benefit everyone in your group attending iPOP! 2012 Los Angeles. Car washes, raffles, bingo (if its legal!), doughnut and bake sales, spaghetti dinners, silent auctions, and candy sales are just a few ideas that have worked for other groups in the past. Sometimes someone in your group may be able to donate a really fabulous item that can be raffled or auctioned. (Check your local laws regarding raffles, auctions, or games of chance.) Clubs, organizations, and churches where you or a family member belong to might be willing to help you by providing a hall or space for your fund raiser. Dont forget to check with your local bowling alley and skating rink either!
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Positive publicity always attracts attention! Write letters to your local newspaper and contact local TV and radio news departments about your scholarship need and your desire to go to iPOP!! Always remember to discuss anything you are planning to do with your Director beforehand!! Also remember, it often takes hard work and perseverance to convince a potential sponsor to make a contribution. Dont give up! Stay determined and focused and you will be successful with your fund raising efforts and on your way to iPOP! 2012 Los Angeles! and most importantly, always remember to say THANK YOU whether someone has given you a donation or not!!!
Gals Ideas
Maid For A Day
Ask friends, neighbors, and family to donate a day of services helping you wash dishes and inside windows; cleaning bathroom sinks and tubs etc. Charge $6 - $9 an hour. If you have five volunteers plus yourself working six hours in one day at $8 per hour, they will have helped you earn $288.00 towards iPOP! 2012 Los Angeles!
Make Over Slumber Party

Do this with one or two iPOP! Contestants) Youll need a location, date, donated munchies, and really great invitations with a RSVP. Everyone brings their own make-up and suppliesiPOP! contestants bring hair accessories, curlers, dryers, curling irons, spray, and make-up supplies, cameras and/or a camcorder. Each guests pay $20. Firstteach them what you know and then let them do themselves. Youll want good lighting and lots of mirrors. Secondeverybody removes their make-up and then two or three of your reapply the make-up to your guests with a NEW lookbe fearless and fun!! Great music helps!
Make-over Social
Same as slumber party, only do it during the day/evening! Serve dessert, coffee, and iced tea. Decorate with floral arrangements, plants, accent pillows, draped scarves, jewelry, etc. Do this for adults or mothers and daughters.
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Like getting a Glamour Shot but its less money and for a much better causegetting you to iPOP! 2012 Los Angeles! Get three for four iPOP! girls to sign up and schedule a time with friends, family, and neighbors. Then borrow a good camera, get lots of film, and one hour or overnight developing donated. Remember to bring lots of make-up, hair design supplies, and beautiful accessories to help accentuate everyones best attributes! Work quickly in teams to transform and photograph. You can repeat this on several evenings and make daytime appointments available too! Charge $25.00 per person. Take three photos of each person and have 5x7 photographs made. Then watch their faces light up when they receive their glamorous photograph!
Guys Ideas
Boot-N-Shoe Shine
You will need several Dads, Uncles, and neighbors to pitch in! They can donate rags, tins of shoe polish, brushes, and even themselves to lend their elbow grease for the day. Arrange with your customers a drop-off/pick-up or delivery time. Charge $3 per pair, $4 for boots, or any four pairs for $10. Put a thank you note with each bag of returned shoes. Advertise in Barber Shops, Tobacco Stores, Gyms, etc. (This could earn you $300 or more!!)
Dart Tournament
Pick a date, location, and advertising slogan. Find volunteers willing to donate three or four dart boards, donated snacks, and donated prizes. Sign up friends to help get people signed up and collect $5 or $10 Entry Fee and let the games begin! Other tournaments: Horseshoes, Basketball Shoots, Baseball Throw, etc.
Heavy Housework
All you need to remember for this is: the more VOLUNTEERS you have, the BETTER!! Ask them to donate a day and their supplies to do attic cleaning, house painting, window washing, yard work, furniture moving, etc. Charge $7-$10 dollars per hour. What your buddies earnyou keep! Surprise them with a donated thank you gift.
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Just like a car wash but also offer waxing! Youll need volunteers, a donated location, rags, a bucket, cleaning detergent, water hose, and wax. ADVERTISE!! You can either charge by the vehicle or ask for a donation to help you on your way to iPOP! 2012 Los Angeles!
Ideas For Kids

Pet Shows
You will need: Prizes, advertising, sign-up, a location and date, judges, and award categories. Each contestant pays $5-$10 to register their pet: cat/dog/hamster/bird/etc. Prepare beverages and snacksyour local grocery store may even donate this items! Make 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place award ribbons or certificates and prizes or one Grand Prize. Prizes should be age/gender appropriate. GET DONATIONS!!
Color-A-Thon
You will need Xeroxed copies of pictures to be colored; age appropriate groups of contestants/prizes/advertising; sign-up sheets; a date; and beverages and snacks. Each contestants pays $5-$10 to register for competition. Award category suggestions: 1st to complete, Most Vivid, Best To Stay In The Lines, etc. Recruit three or more family members to get contestants signed up and paid. You MUST get prizes donated FIRST so that the advertising flyers and sign up sheets entice!!
Root-Beer Chugging Contest
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You need DADSto do the drinking, that is! Youll need a timer, donated prizes, award certificates, refreshments, etc. Charge each Dad $10 to competeturn this into a backyard/picnic situation!! (Maybe even a camera to document the Dads chugging?)
Hershey's Fund Raising

Max Assortment - 52 bars #837715 at samsclub.com. Use the link below to view: http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=347059
Suggested Sequence Of Events & Time Frames

EVENT
1. Date/Location/Prices 2. Tickets Printed and on sale 3. Advertising begins 4. Donations on-going and completed 5. Donations divided 6. Program & bid sheets complete 7. Final ticket sales 8. Decorating 9. Room set-up 10. Clean up 11. Account tallies 12. Thank you notes
TIME FRAME
6-8 Weeks 4 weeks before 4 weeks before 10 days before 5 days before 5 days before 5 days before 1 day before Day of Day of Night of Day after
EXPENSES NEEDS
1. Hall
DECORATION
1. Ribbons
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2. Ticket Printing 3. Programs 4. Various Supplies
2. Netting 3. Baskets 4. Posters
GET
VOLUNTEERS INVOLVED!!! Grandparents Boyfriends/Girlfriends Buddies There are a lot of things to ask for & a lot of people to ask!! Start Process right now!!!! Well see you in Los Angeles!!!
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TEAM! Musical Guidelines

iDANCE! (Tap, Jazz or Hip-Hop)

iSING! (Pop, Broadway or Rock)

Division S3 Division S4 Division S5

Teen (13-17) Junior (9-12) Child (4-8)

Division S3M Division S4M Division S5M

iMODEL! (Fashion Print, Runway, Swimsuit)

January 4th 7th Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Los Angeles

Monday, January 3rd

Registration Appointments (iPOP! Directors Only)

Directors Meeting / Orientation

Tuesday, January 4th

Wednesday, January 5th

Thursday, January 6th

Friday, January 7th

CHOOSING MONOLOGUES FOR iPOP!

List Details Volunteer Events, Clubs or Activities

Additional Areas of Focus and Competitions

iPOP! Clothing Guidelines

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO CARRY IN YOUR TOTEBAG

Powder Complete Brush Set Mascara Visine

Male's Basic Model Bag

What To Bring To iPOP!

What To Get After You Arrive At iPOP!

What Not To Bring TO iPOP!

Airport Check-in Tips:

INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION OF PERFORMERS

iPOP! SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Sincerely, IPOP! Director

Sponsor a Model or Talent for the

MODEL OR TALENT SIGNATURE MODEL OR TALENT PRINT NAME

INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION OF PERFORMERS

More Sponsorship Information Can a Sponsor Provide Other Support?

What does the sponsor receive?

What is a sponsorship packet?

Is Sponsorship Tax Deductible?

What Are A Few Other Suggestions?

Make Over Slumber Party

Wax and Wash 35

Ideas For Kids

Root-Beer Chugging Contest

Hershey's Fund Raising

Suggested Sequence Of Events & Time Frames

2. Ticket Printing 3. Programs 4. Various Supplies

2. Netting 3. Baskets 4. Posters

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