
POLLETTE'S

OFFICERS
Linda Davis
President
Beth Blinson
Vice President
Nancy Shanks
Secretary
Peggy Blinson
Treasurer
Brittany Lookabill Skeen
Queen Chair
Kim Eudy
Queen Co-Chair
Sharon Hice
1 Year Director
Sherrawn Sockwell
2 Year Director
Brittany Skeen
3 Year Director
QUEEN & PRINCESS'

I.Qualifications for North Carolina Hereford Queen
A. Contestant must be at least 16 years old and not have reached 22 years of age
By January 1 of the year that she will represent her state at the Junior
National Expo as Queen.
B. Must be a member of good standing (yearly dues paid) of the North Carolina
Junior Hereford Association, for at least one year, and a daughter or
Granddaughter of a Hereford breeder who is a member of the NCHA
And/or AHA or must own a Hereford animal.
C. A letter from the candidate must be submitted to the Queen Chairman, stating
the candidates reason for running for North Carolina Hereford Queen and
what the candidate wants to accomplish as a representative for the state
of North Carolina as queen. This letter should be submitted prior to the
NCHA Annual Banquet in March of said year. A personal resume must
accompany the letter. This must be submitted 15 days prior to the Annual March meeting.
D. Overall selection of the North Carolina Hereford Queen will be by a vote of
the N.C. Pollette Board and will be based on general appearance, ability to
communicate, general knowledge of the Hereford breed and beef cattle
industry, personality and poise.
E. Must be a resident of the state of North Carolina (submit current copy of
NCDL with candidate letter).
F. Must be single, never married, no children.
II. Rules for North Carolina Hereford Queen
A. May serve as North Carolina Queen for the state association a second year
with approval from the Pollette Board.
B. May compete for National Queen two years providing she did not win the
National title and she has the approval of her state.
C. A candidate may not be queen/princess for another breed and a State/National
Hereford Queen; she must be exclusive to the Hereford breed.
D. The sponsoring state organization must have at least one Pollette member with
their national dues paid by August 1 of the year she is competing for
National Queen.
E. A state queen may not attend a function outside their elected area in official
state queen capacity unless personally invited by the host state.
F. Only the National Queen will wear white or off-white. For the National Show,
each State Queen is to be dressed in a Blazer or Skirt (wool or wool blend),
Boots, Tiara (No Hat) and Banner. At the Junior National Hereford
Expo, Queens shall be dressed in a skirt, blouse with sleeves, boots, tiara
(no hat) and banner at the events or activities designed as “Dress or
Queen Events”. See Official State Queen Outfit Guidelines for further
details.
G. The North Carolina Queen should attend the Junior National Hereford Expo
and is expected to attend the American Royal, the annual NCHA Banquet and Sale, the N.C. State Fair Junior Show and Open Show, plus be available to attend NCHA member’s sales and events on request.
H. The National Queen and State Queens are responsible for making their own
room reservations.
I. The National Queen and State Queens may show at the Junior National
Hereford Expo Show.
J. The National and State Queens may not show at the American Royal Show.
They may enter cattle, but may not be involved in the care and exhibiting
of the animals at the American Royal Show in KS.
K. The National Hereford Queen will be crowned during the American Royal Show. Runners-up will also be chosen.
L. Each State Queen will sign and return the conduct agreement to the National
Queen Chairman before the Junior National Hereford Expo.
M. Any deviation from the expected behavior of the North Carolina Hereford
Queen such as pregnancy, felony violation of the law, etc. will result in
disqualification from the program.
N. The North Carolina Hereford Queen will not consume alcohol, use tobacco
or drugs, or use obscene language while serving in any official capacity as
queen.
O. In the event there are two or more girls running for Queen there will be an interview process in conjunction with the NC annual Meeting In March to determine who is crowned.
Revised 02/13
II.Qualifications / Rules for North Carolina Hereford Princess
A. Contestant must be at least 13 years old by January 1 of the year that she will
represent North Carolina.
B. Must be a member of good standing (yearly dues paid) of the North Carolina
Junior Hereford Association, for at least one year, and a daughter or
granddaughter of a Hereford breeder who is a member of the NCHA
and/or AHA or must own a Hereford animal.
C. A letter from the candidate must be submitted to the Queen / Princess
Chairman, stating why the candidate would want to be a North Carolina
Hereford Princess. This letter should be submitted prior to the NCHA
Annual Banquet in March of said year.
D. Overall selection of the North Carolina Hereford Princess (s) will be by a vote
of the N.C. Pollette Board and will be based on general appearance, ability
to communicate, general knowledge of the Hereford breed and beef cattle
industry, personality and poise.
E. May have multiple candidates serving as North Carolina Hereford Princess.
F. Must be available to fill in if the NC Queen is unavailable or absent.
G. Must be able to attend the same functions as the NCHA Queen except the
Junior National Hereford Expo and the Denver National Show.
Queen / Princess Chairman:
Brittany L. Skeen
902 Greensboro Street Ext.
Lexington, NC 27295
brittanyljames21@yahoo.com
Phone- (336) 247-5526
The North Carolina Pollettes recommend that before you apply for NC Hereford
Queen or Princess you consider the following:
___ I am truly interested in the NCHA and I consider myself a good representative for
my state and my breed. Do I have the desire and enthusiasm to handle the
activities and requirements made of the queen and princess?
___ If chosen as North Carolina Hereford Queen, there must be no reason that you
would not be able to attend the National such as school or college schedule
conflict.
___ The Pollettes may give a monetary donation for queen attire, if the funds permit.
You may try to raise money yourself for your expenses.
___ You must have the appropriate attire for all state functions including a tiara and
state banner (furnished by the Pollettes).
___ The North Carolina Hereford Queen must be chaperoned at all overnight
functions.
Goals of the both the North Carolina Hereford Queen and North Carolina Hereford
Princess are to be able to represent the North Carolina Hereford Association and its breeders with knowledge, honor, and pride