This contest is sponsored by Second National Bank and Versailles Poultry Days, Inc. The preliminaries

are on Friday, June 12th, at noon, and finals will be held Saturday, June 13th at 2:00 pm in the

Versailles High School Gym. This contest is open to all high school organizations, 4-H clubs, and

businesses in Darke County and connecting neighboring counties. Each organization is allowed

one entry. Contestants must be 16 years of age by January 1, 2009, and no older than 18 years of

age by the day of the contest. Deadline for entries is Friday, May 22, 2009.

The Miss Chick Contestants will be judged on the following basis:

1. Appearance 25% 3. Poise, ability to speak, platform presence 25%

2. Clothing 25% 4. Personal interview 25%

Miss Chick Contestants are invited to be in the parade Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. Each

contestant will need to supply her own transportation and identification signs for the parade. Miss

Chick and Court will have transportation and signs provided. Miss Chick and Court must attend

Poultry Day activities throughout the weekend.

The chosen Miss Chick will receive flowers, a plaque, crown and $300.00 for herself; First

Runner-up will receive flowers, a plaque and $150.00 for herself; and Second Runner-up will

receive flowers, a plaque and $100.00 for herself. Miss Chick and Court will have the privilege

of representing Versailles Poultry Days at other Ohio Festivals from Poultry Days 2009 until Miss

Contact Person: Kim Borchers *937-526-5590