To benefit 2015 MODELING OPPORTUNITY & FUNDRAISING PRIZES HOW ARE MODELS SELECTED? Simply purchase a Guaranteed Model Package or a Premium Model Package online while spots are still available.* *Models must fit size 4 to 14 clothing for the show in April (Go to www.americangirl.com for specific measurements). *Models are required to attend one of six Kick-off parties where they will be measured by our staff, enjoy treats, Every girl must attend a model call to be considered (multiple model calls are held in January at Cincinnati and northern Kentucky Toyota Dealerships). American Girl provides all of the clothing for the show and specific measurements for each outfit. Models will be selected primarily based on measurement to ensure the best fit possible. PLEASE understand that this is NOT A PAGEANT selection is not based on talent or looks ONLY SIZE and in some cases, resemblance to the dolls according to each outfit in the show. Our outfits range from size 4 to size 14 (American Girl sizes - www.americangirl.com). Please see Another Opportunity to Participate below to learn how every girl can be a model this year! Size 6x and smaller will model American Girl Bitty Baby clothing (not American Girl Doll clothing) and do not need to resemble any of the dolls. These models will be selected primarily on measurements. If your daughter is a size 6x or between sizes and does not want to model Bitty Baby clothing please note this on her model call slip. WHEN WILL SHOW MODELS BE SELECTED? *All girls are being selected at this time as part of our Guaranteed Modeling Spot offer. You can guarantee your little girl a spot by purchasing the model package online now ($100 donation). This is a limited time offer. Log into your model s online account and purchase the model package to secure her spot as a show model. If you do not see the link, the offer may no longer be available. *Please see guaranteed model spots for more details. All other models are selected after our last model call and asked to raise $100 in donations for the foundation in the following weeks. We do our best to select the girls and update their online accounts within one week of the last model call. If she is selected, her account will say Congratulations, if she is not selected it will say At this time, all of our modeling spots in the show have been filled, we hope you will join us as a VIP Guest this year IF YOUR DAUGHTER IS SELECTED AS A SHOW MODEL
Models are required* to attend a fitting/photo shoot the weekend of March 6 th - 8 th with a professional photographer. (Available dates & times can be accessed in your model s online account once selected.) At the fitting, the models will try on their outfit and be photographed with the matching doll for the DVD Show Program. If she misses the photo shoot she will not appear in the slide show program. No refunds will be given. No Make-ups. *Missing the fitting/photo shoot does not mean she can t be in the show, however, we can t guarantee her outfit will fit the day of the show. Model is required* to attend a rehearsal on Sunday, April 12 th at Music Hall. (A.M. or P.M. option). *Excused absences are acceptable. Model will be backstage during the show so she does not need to purchase a ticket. All parents, siblings and guests wanting to attend the show must purchase tickets in advance. Some shows sell out very quickly! The $100 Fashion Show Modeling Agreement: Since this is a fundraiser for the Aubrey Rose Foundation, we require all selected models to satisfy a model agreement of raising $100. The $100 must be turned in to secure her modeling spot in the show. Show models/families can either purchase the model package online or raise the $100 through personal donations. Models can begin securing donations immediately after they register online for the model call. Once registered, her name will appear in the drop-down model list on all purchase pages within the website. Your model s name must be selected before donations are made online so it will apply to her fundraising efforts. ONLY donations may be applied to the $100 modeling agreement & therefore 100% tax deductible. PURCHASES (such as show tickets & raffle tickets) may not be applied to the $100 modeling package. The $100 Modeling Package includes: Twenty (20) raffle tickets (valued at $100) entered under the model s name for a chance to win one of several American Girl prize packages. These tickets are electronically generated under her name when the modeling package is purchased online. You will see the printed tickets at the show. Drawing to be held at the last show. View sample raffle items online. Professional photo shoot with John Casablanca's Modeling and Career Agency plus one 4 x 6 photo. (additional photos on CD available for purchase) Her photo shoot picture will appear in the Model Slideshow which runs before and after each show. Modeling spot in the American Girl Fashion Show. (Models will borrow the clothing and dolls on loan to us from American Girl Programs for the photo shoot and show. The clothing and dolls remain the property of American Girl Programs. Another Opportunity to Participate Be a VIP Guest Model Girls not selected as show models this year can still participate in the fashion show by walking the runway at intermission as a VIP Guest. VIP Guest Models are guaranteed a show model spot next year (must meet age & size requirements). Limited space is available.
The $100 VIP Guest Package includes: Show Ticket ($40 value) with option to upgrade & purchase additional VIP seating (while supplies last). Opportunity to walk the runway at intermission as our Emcee shares fun facts provided by you with our audience (see sample runway profile). Professional photo shoot (March 6 th, 7 th and 8 th ). VIP must be registered by March 6 th. 4"x 6" photo from photo shoot. Models can walk with their own dolls or borrow one of ours! Exclusive American Girl Fashion Show souvenir T-shirt. Model can wear her own current American Girl clothing or the souvenir t-shirt. Guest Model Certificate of participation. VIP Guest Packages are available to girls and boys age 4-13. You must register your child online prior to purchasing this package. After purchasing the package you will be asked to complete the Runway Profile. VIP Guests should check in at the VIP Registration Table 30 minutes before the show. You will receive your t-shirt & further instructions upon arrival. WHERE TO START FUNDRAISING CONTEST Join the Aubrey Rose Fundraising Team to help make a difference in a child s life and win fabulous prizes! Join the fundraising competition for a chance to win some fantastic prizes such as a Day at American Girl Place in Chicago or Columbus, a VIP Guest package to the fashion show or an American Girl doll! Any girl between the ages of 4 and 13 can participate even if they are not a model in this year s show. Just register on the American Girl Fashion Show website (www.aubreyrose.org) and her name will appear in the "drop-down" model list on all purchase pages within the website. Make sure everything turned in includes the first & last name of the model/fundraiser to ensure fundraising credit. Check the fundraising total in her online account to keep track of fundraising success. (Updates made weekly.) Most importantly, have fun! HOW TO RAISE MONEY 1). Sell Sponsorships/Advertising. This is an easy way to raise the money while offering people/companies something valuable in return. Available online or contact us directly. 2). Sell Show tickets & tables. IT S REALLY EASY just send people to www.aubreyrose.org to buy their tickets or tables and tell them to select your name from the drop-down menu. VIP/Corporate Table - $550 Star Table Sponsor - $1,000 Preferred seating (table of 10) Name on table sign See full list of benefits online This is the only "reserved" seating available at the show
3). Sell Raffle Tickets. Send people to www.aubreyrose.org, click on the Fashion Show logo and ask them to select your model s name from the drop-down menu OR contact Nancy Hollenkamp at nancy@aubreyrose.com to request tickets by mail. 4). Solicit Silent Auction Items. This is another great way for local businesses, small & large to have a presence at the event without sponsorship. Please see donor form for details. 100% of the auction item value will be applied to overall fundraising. The event staff reserves the right to accept or reject items. Items requiring a purchase will not be accepted (eg. discounts & buy one-get one free offers). 5). In-kind donations. We are looking for the following donations to reduce expenses: food, beverages, printing, and shipping. Please contact Nancy at nancy@aubreyrose.org or 513.265.5801 if you can help. FUNDRAISING PRIZES (Prizes subject to change. Prize values will be equal or greater if change occurs.) First Place FUNDRAISER: It s your little girl s dream come true! Enjoy a special day for two at the American Girl Place in Chicago or Columbus. A meal in the café, souvenirs, spending money & more! (Value: $250) OR $250 in American Girl merchandise. Order must be placed through Nancy Hollenkamp within 2 weeks of the show. (min. $2,500 fundraising monetary value to qualify) Example: $550 table + $500 raffle tickets +$1,550 monetary donations = Qualifies. Example: $550 table + $1,500 in auction item(s) or other "in-kind" donations = Does Not Qualify. Second Place FUNDRAISER: Your little girl will be a true shining star when she is recognized as our VIP Guest in next year's Cincinnati American Girl Fashion Show. She will receive 4 tickets to the show of her choice, VIP Guest Package & doll of her choice (min. $500 monetary value to qualify) Third Place FUNDRAISER: Your little girl will receive an American Girl Doll of her choice! (min. $500 monetary value to qualify) Top RAFFLE TICKET SALES: The girl who sells the most raffle tickets by April 12 th, 2015 will receive an American Girl Doll of her choice!* (min. $500 monetary value to qualify) *In the event the raffle ticket sales winner has already qualified for one of the top 3 overall prizes, then the next highest girl will be awarded this prize. Top AUCTION ITEM WINNER : The girl who brings in the most auction items by April 12 th, 2015 will receive the gift of hosting the American Girl Fashion Show VIP After-Party with Young Anna Livvy Stubenrauch. She will get an autographed picture of Young Anna as well as her own photo shoot with Livvy as they walk the runway at the VIP After Party. This winner will also be featured on the AGFS Facebook Page. Raise $300 Souvenir t-shirt Every girl who raises a minimum of $300 (monetary value) by April 12 th will receive a unique souvenir t-shirt (not available for purchase).
Raise $1,000 WALL OF FAME! - Models raising $1,000 or more by April 12 th will have their picture featured on the American Girl Fashion Show/ARF website Wall of Fame page for the entire year, their picture will be on the big screen at each of the shows, they will be featured on the AGFS Facebook page and they will be introduced at their show as a Wall of Fame model. COLLECTION OF MONEY All money must be turned in no later than April 12 th to qualify for prizes. Checks (preferred) made payable to Aubrey Rose Foundation. Credit cards may be processed by calling Nancy Hollenkamp at 513.265.5801 Cash should be turned in at the rehearsal on April 12 th or hand-delivered to the address below by April 13 th. Mail Checks to: Aubrey Rose Foundation Attn: American Girl Fashion Show 3862 Race Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45211 If you have any questions or would like our assistance with fundraising, please contact: Nancy Hollenkamp nancy@aubreyrose.org (513) 265.5801 Thank you for supporting the Aubrey Rose Foundation!