Miss Gay Missouri Pageant
Sparkle Sparks Newsletter
AUGUST 2008
SEPTEMBER 2008
Wow its already been almost a month! When they say you “start” the next day, they really mean it! I have been active with booking and speaking with promoters since then. It was really a pleasure competing with you all this past year, and we have an awesome year ahead of us. Don’t forget to congratulate Jade when you see her, for such an amazing job. It’s going to be a tireless year for me, to keep up with her. Thanks Jade!!! I would also like to let you know that there are 4 preliminaries already set as follows: Sunday, August 24: Miss St. Louis Newcomer, held at the Grey Fox. This preliminary is designed for contestants who have NOT won an MGM Pageantry city preliminary, or who have NOT placed in the top10 at the state level. Contestants should wear black and white for presentation. Male Interview will be held that morning, and Solo Talent, Evening Gown, and Talent that night. If you have any questions about St Louis Newcomer you can contact Jade Sinclaire (314)640-4068 or myself. Friday, September 19th: Review Show at Martha's Vineyard Saturday, September 20th: Review Show at The Edge Sunday, September 21st: Miss Gay Springfield Held at the Clarion Hotel The theme this year is “Hollywood Red Carpet“, and we are looking forward to having everyone dressed appropriately for making a “red carpet” appearance at the Academy Awards. Male Interview will be held that morning, Solo Talent, Evening Gown, and Talent that night. You must live in a 100 mile radius to compete in Miss Springfield. If there are any questions about Miss Springfield you may contact Robyn Hunter (417)576-8296 or myself. Saturday, October 4: Miss City of Columbia at SoCo Club Male Interview will be held that evening, Solo Talent, Evening Gown, and Talent that night. You must live in Columbia to compete for Miss City of Columbia. If you have any questions about Miss City of Columbia you may contact Atheena Voce (573)673-5467 or myself. Friday, October 24: Miss Gay Northwest at Shaft Night Club in St Joe Male Interview will be held that evening, Evening Gown, and Talent that night. This preliminary is open to all. If you have any questions about Miss Northwest you may contact Dustin Matthews (816)261-9606 or myself. Please remember it’s never to early to qualify for Miss Gay Missouri, the earlier the better. Qualifying early will give you the advantage of a year to prepare your package. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. (816)517-9995 Sparkle Iman Miss Gay Missouri 2008 (816) 517-9995 Office rmcroy3@hotmail.com
Wow time sure is flying, it has already been two exciting months! I have been really busy, with only 12 days till Miss Gay America. The love I have received from you all upon entering your city has been great. Well this is my update to you, six have tried to qualify already!!! We started with Miss St Louis Newcomer; Jade doing a great job with this one. It was held on Sunday August 24 at the Grey Fox. Two contestants showed up to claim there spot for Miss Gay Missouri 2009. Congratulations to Scarlett River, your winner of Miss St. Louis Newcomer and Kimie Laurel as her first alternate. Thanks Jade for a great night. Miss Gay Springfield was this past weekend, and Oh my God, it was it a blast! The love between the sisterhood was felt the entire weekend. They kept me busy, but I loved every minute of it, from Friday at Martha’s, Saturday at the Edge, & Sunday at the pageant. It was wonderful, I felt like I was at a mini Miss Gay Missouri. Thanks to Marnie Ray Holiday who did such an awesome job. Four contestants showed up to claim there spot at Miss Gay Missouri. Congratulations to Nikki Stevens your new Miss Springfield and Victoria Von Dutch first alternate. Thank you Robyn and the sisterhood of Springfield, you all did an excellent job! I really enjoyed myself!!! LASHES ANYONE!!!!!!!!!! Many promoters have called to set there prelims, so this is great opportunity for you. Below you will find a list of the engagements that are ready for you to show up and compete. Miss City Of Columbia October 4, 2008 Closed Columbia, Mo. Miss Gay Northwest October 24,2008 Open 2 all contestants St Joe, Mo. Miss Metropolitan February 6 & 7, 2009 Open 2 all contestants St Louis, Mo. Miss Gay St Louis February 14, 2009 Open 2 all contestants St Louis, Mo. Miss Gay Kansas City March 6, 2009 Open 2 all in 50 mile radius Kansas City, Miss Gay Central Mo. March 7, 2009 Open 2 all contestants Columbia, Mo. Miss Gay St Joseph March 27, 2009 Open 2 all contestants St Joe, Mo. As you choose your prelim, take some time to get to know the promoter, make sure you choose what’s best for you. Find out which one will help you the most and give you that support your looking for. I have most of the prize packages available if you need them. Also remember it’s never too early to qualify, the earlier the better. Be smart and get it done so you may spend the rest of the time preparing for Miss Gay Missouri. Until October have a great month and wish us luck at Miss Gay America. I need it!!! Miss Gay Missouri 2008 Sparkle Iman Ricky McRoy Sparkle Iman Miss Gay Missouri 2008 Miss Gay Kansas City 2008 (816) 517-9995 Office rmcroy3@hotmail.com
