Royal Court Qualifications back to top
The Greater Seattle Japanese Community and Cherry Blossom Festival Queen of 2010-2011 must be between the ages of 18-24; must not have reached her 24th birthday by July 31, 2010 and can be no younger than 18 years of age on July 31, 2010.
* Must not be, nor ever been married or plan to be married during her reign.
* Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
* Must live in the greater Seattle area. Family must also reside in the
greater Seattle area.
* Must not have, nor plan to have children during her reign.
* Must have Permanent Residence status defined as living in Washington State
for twelve consecutive months prior to application due date.
* Must be of one-half Japanese ancestry. Exceptions may be made on a case-
by-case basis decided on by the Board. Royal Court Duties back to top
Throughout the year of reign for the Royal Court, duties include, but are not limited to:
* Attendance at various community events, such as fundraisers, festivals, and
banquets.
* Volunteer monthly at Keiro Nursing Home and Nikkei Manor Assisted Living
Facility.
* Fundraise for royal court trips to Honolulu and San Francisco.
* Coordinate and supervise the following year's contestants. Calendar of Events back to top
Based on the 2008-2009 Royal Court schedule.
January through May
Weekly Saturday practices for coronation
May
Phase I - Judges Interviews
Phase II - Coronation
Nisei Veterans Committee Memorial Service
June through December
Fundraising for trips to Honolulu and San Francisco
June
Seafair preparation for our representative, with Seafair commitments throughout the summer.
ACRS Walk for Rice Event
July
Seafair Coronation
Seattle Bon Odori Festival
Seattle Chinatown Parade
August
Nisei Week Festival in Los Angeles
September through May
Monthly volunteering at Keiro Nursing Home and Nikkei Manor Assisted Living Facility
September
Nichiren Chow Mein Dinner
October
Coordinate Queen’s Tea with prospective contestants for the following year
November
Densho Sushi & Sake Fest
Nisei Veterans Chow Mein Dinner Fundraiser
December
Nisei Veterans Christmas Party
January through May
Lead and supervise practices for the incoming court
January
Consul General of Japan’s New Years Event
JACL Installation Banquet
March
Cherry Blossom Festival in Honolulu
April
Seattle Cherry Blossom and Cultural Festival
Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco
May
Phase I - Assist and supervise the incoming court
Phase II - Farewell coronation
How To Apply back to top
If you are interested in participating in the Greater Seattle Japanese Community Queen Scholarship Program applications are available below.
If you have any inquiries about the requirements and criteria, please feel free to contact us.
Please note: a completed application does not guarantee participation in the program. Application Deadline back to top
The deadline for candidate applications for the 2010-2011 Royal Court is Monday, November 30, 2009. |
