Dear American Girl Fan: Easterseals Joliet Region is pleased to announce the 19 th Annual American Girl Fashion Show at The Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom 15 S. Richards St. Joliet Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11am and 4pm Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 4pm Don t Miss Our Final Year! The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled affair for girls and their families, friends and favorite dolls! Our young models provide an entertaining and educational look at how generations of American Girls have used clothing to express their own unique style and personality. The entire show is performed by local children to help raise money and awareness for services for children with disabilities. The event is open to the public and is a great way to celebrate the upcoming holiday. We are looking for girls with poise, confidence and a smile that would enjoy walking down a runway in front of an audience. If your daughter is interested in being a model, please return the enclosed 2016 American Girl Fashion Show Commitment Form and payment by Thursday, October 6, 2016. If your daughter has outgrown American Girl, please share this information with family and friends that may have girls interested in modeling. Unfortunately, American Girl Publishing Inc. announced they will no longer be offering their Fashion Show to not for profit charitable organizations. So, the curtain will close at the end of our 19 th year hosting the American Girl Fashion Show to the surrounding communities. Be a part of this celebratory event! Important Requirements: Because this is a fundraiser, families of each model are asked to purchase a minimum of 5 tickets ($40 each) to the show AND pay a Model Fee ($60). The Model Fee includes ONE professional picture taken at the show and ¼ page ad in the program guide. If you have 2 daughters modeling in the show, the Model Fee is $70 and you will receive 2 pictures and 2 ¼ page ads. Model fee is due October 6 th and tickets must be paid at the October fittings. Models must attend one fitting and one dress rehearsal. Schedule is enclosed. The fashions worn during the actual Fashion Show will be provided by American Girl Programs and are sizes 6x and 10. Models must fit a size 6/7 (Bitty Baby and Welliewishers Outfits) or size 10 (Historical, Just Like Me outfits and sleepwear). See size chart for measurements. There will also be a limited number of modeling opportunities for girls of other sizes, where models must purchase their own outfit that will be assigned to them. Models will not choose their own outfits to model. Models will be required to supply footwear and accessories depending on their assigned outfit. Models must be able to be away from parents during the show and feel comfortable walking a runway in front of 200 people.
Parents must volunteer to help at the show. During the show we need help with greeting guests, check-in, and photos. Please sign up to help in one of these ways at the October fitting. Please make sure you provide a valid email address that you check frequently. The majority of our communications will be via email. We will send you an email acknowledgement when your form and payment have been received. Additional Information Models are chosen on a first received basis. Please return your commitment form and model fee by September 15 th in order to reserve your show preference. Special pricing for organized groups (10 or more girls) is available. Please call 815-730-2052 ext. 2 for details. We will determine the size of your model based on the measurements you send in. Due to the line up in the script, size 10 models will wear a minimum of 2 outfits and size 6/7 models will wear 1 outfit. If your model wears a size 6/7 and you would like her to model 2 outfits, YOU must purchase the second outfit in her size. This arrangement MUST be made prior to Spetember 15 th. Please call Teresa Summers at 815-730-2052 ext.2 to discuss. Models do not come into the ballroom at all except when they are onstage. You do not need to buy your daughter a ticket to the event, as she will not be able to sit with you. No food or drinks will be allowed backstage at the show or during rehearsal to ensure the look of all the clothing on loan to us by American Girl Programs, Inc. Please ensure models have eaten before they arrive. The models will be given a light snack. Please share this information with family and friends that may have girls interested in modeling. There is also an opportunity for guest models. Form is enclosed. Each show includes a meal, an American Girl goodie bag for children, program book for adults, door prizes, souvenirs, and raffle prizes. (A hot plated meal will be served at all the shows. There are no kid meals.) The clothing and dolls used during the fashion show are provided by American Girl Programs, Inc. and should be worn exactly as described in the 2016 fall fashion show script. Some outfits may require that the model provide their own footwear, tights, or hair bows. All models wearing nightgowns are required to wear slips underneath to ensure modesty. Once models are cast with an assigned outfit, you will receive further details on completing the overall look. There are 10 guests seated at each table. Priority seating is given to families that purchase 10 tickets. There is NO videography allowed during rehearsals or the shows per the contractual licensing agreement with the American Girl Fashion Show Program. All proceeds benefit Easterseals Joliet Regional Pediatric Center. Thank you for your interest in allowing your daughter to participate in this memorable event. We hope you will take part in supporting us at this wonderful event. If you have any questions, please email: dev@joliet.easterseals.com or call 815-730-2052 ext. 2. Teresa Summers, Model Coordinator and Development Associate Deb Strahanoski, Development Manager
Check # Amount $ Please complete this form and return by October 6 th with payment. Model s Name: Model s Age: Parent/Guardian s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Parent Email: Daytime Phone: ( ) (This is the preferred form of communication) In order to properly fit your model, these measurements are required: Current size model wears Height: Chest: Waist: Hips: Outseam: Arm length: 6x 10 Height 48 54-56 Chest 25-1/4 28-1/2 Waist 22-1/2 24 Hips 26-1/4 30 Outseam 27-3/8 32-5/8 Arm Length 17 19-3/4 *******PLEASE ATTACH A CURRENT FULL LENGTH PICTURE OF YOUR MODEL TO THIS FORM******* Due to the line up in the script, size 10 models will wear a minimum of 2 outfits and size 6/7 models will wear 1 outfit. Were you a model last year? Yes No If so, which American Girl outfits you have previously modeled:. Show Preference: (number in order of preference) Saturday, November 19 at 11am Saturday, November 19 at 4pm Sunday, November 20 at 4pm If you would like to be in the same show as a relative/friend, please indicate their name(s). By participating in this event: I give permission to Easterseals Joliet Region to use the photographic images and name of my child on the Easterseals website and marketing material or for release to the media. I agree to have my child participate in all mandatory requirements, including fittings, and rehearsal. I release and hold harmless Easterseals Joliet Region, and any other sponsors, volunteers, or staff for the said event, from any and all liability that may arise from my daughter s participation in meetings, rehearsals or fashion shows. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Enclosed is a recent FULL LENGTH picture of my child. Photographs will not be returned. Enclosed is a check in the amount of $60 made out to Easterseals Joliet Region. Mail to: Easterseals Joliet Development Office, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet, IL 60435
Easterseals Joliet Region contracts with American Girl Programs for this show. They send us the outfits to use in specific sizes; either 6x for Bitty Baby or 10 for historical and contemporary models. These sizes are based upon measurements determined by the American Girl Company and do not correlate to the sizes you might find in a retail store. If your daughter s measurements are not the exact size of the outfits provided to us by American Girl Programs, you will be required to purchase an outfit from American Girl for your daughter to model in our fashion show. If your daughter is a size 6/7 and would like to model 2 outfits, you will be required to purchase an outfit from American Girl for your daughter to model in our fashion show. The outfit will be yours to keep after the show. The outfit will be contemporary clothing, so your daughter can wear it as part of her regular wardrobe following the show. Easterseals will select the specific outfit for you to purchase based on the needs of the show. The price range for complete outfits is approximately $50 to $120. Return this form with your model commitment form by September 15 th. I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS ABOVE. CHILD S NAME PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE
Please complete form and bring to your assigned meeting on October 17 th or 19 th Model s Name: Please check the Program Guide ad you are purchasing: ¼ page ad (paid with Model fee) ½ page ad with picture (+$15) Full page ad with picture (+$25) Please write your message that will be used in the Program Guide ad: (only three lines total of 80 characters) *Pictures (only for ½ page and full page ad) must be emailed as a jpeg file by October 28 th to Teresa Summers at dev@joliet.easterseals.com Check the show you are attending: Saturday, November 19 th at 11am Saturday, November 19 th at 4pm Sunday, November 20 th at 4pm Check how many tickets you are purchasing: 5 tickets $200 (required) 6 tickets $240 7 tickets $280 8 tickets $320 10 tickets $360 (buy 9 tickets, get the 10 th ticket free and receive priority seating) PLEASE COMPLETE: $ Tickets $ Program Guide Ad with picture (1/4 page ad included with Model Fee, +$15 ½ page ad, +$25 full page ad) $ Souvenirs (attach order form) $ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Cash: Check #: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Credit card: Visa MC Discover Amex Card #: Expiration Date: Security Code: Name on Card Address City State Zip code Bottom half will be shredded after credit card is processed.
Thursday, October 6, 2016 DUE: Model Commitment Form, current FULL LENGTH picture of model, and $60 Model Fee ($70 for siblings). ALL INFORMATION MUST BE FILLED OUT! Mandatory Meeting/Fitting at Easterseals located at: 212 Barney Drive, Joliet Monday, October 17, 2016 Saturday 11am Show Fitting: Saturday 4pm Show Fitting: ***BRING REGISTRATION FORM*** 4:30pm 6pm 6:30pm 8pm Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Sunday 4pm Show Fitting: 5pm 7pm *At this meeting you will: try on outfits, order if desired pay for your required tickets and any additional payments sign up to help at the show * If you cannot attend your scheduled fitting, please call Teresa at 815-730-2052 ext.2 Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Victorian Ballroom Saturday 11am Show Dress Rehearsal: 4:45pm-6:45pm Saturday 4pm Show Dress Rehearsal: 6:45pm-8:45pm Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the Victorian Ballroom Sunday 4pm Show Dress Rehearsal: 4:45pm-6:45pm
Your American Girl can join the fun on stage as a Guest Model. For an additional $30 donation, she and her doll can walk the runway wearing their own outfits. Please note, this price is in addition to the ticket price for the show and guest models must purchase a Fashion Show ticket. Guest models will be given a $15 Gift Certificate to spend at the Souvenir Table. Model Name: Age: Parent/Guardian Name: Phone Number: Cell Number: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: E-mail Address: Name on the ticket order: Show you are attending: Please tell us four fun things about you. These items will be announced as you walk the runway! For example: your favorite American Girl doll, favorite activities, hobbies, or favorite movie or song, etc. 1) 2) 3) 4) Send guest model application to: Easterseals Joliet 212 Barney Drive Joliet, IL 60435 Or email information to dev@joliet.easterseals.com I give permission to Easterseals Joliet Region to use the photographic images and name of my child on the Easterseals website and marketing material or for release to the media. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: