Have you ever asked yourself these questions?

If yes, come UNITE together and “shine” at the Miss Deaf CT Pageant,

November 9-10, 2007.

“UNITED WE STAND, WE SUCCEED”

Connecticut Association for the Deaf Convention

November 9 – 10, 2007

FAQ

Why should I join Miss Deaf Connecticut Pageant (MDCP)?

To develop self-confidence, positive self-concepts, self esteem and to become a goodwill ambassador and spokesperson of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).

What is the age limit when joining the MDCP? Young Deaf women must be single and between the ages of 18 and 28.  See “Eligibility Rules & Requirement.”

How did Miss Deaf Connecticut Pageant come into being? In 1966, the late Douglas J. Burke visualized the need of a “way to recognize the deaf actresses at an early age” and to develop the Pageant as part of the National Cultural Program in association with the N.A.D. (National Association of the Deaf).

What does the competition include?

Talent, evening gown, platform-speaking, and interviews

I want to join the MDCP. Where do I start? For more info, contact Milly Espinosa, Director via email, MissDeafCT@gmail.com

“I felt exhilarated, honestly, I worked so hard and I was happy that my work paid off.”

“I hope to be a role model and to build upon my leadership and presentation skills.”

Jessica Tanner, Miss Deaf Connecticut, as she embarked on her new reign of 2005-2007.   

MDCP Eligibility Rules & Requirements:

Contestants must be…

Interested in being a Miss Deaf CT contestant?

Email: MissDeafCT@GMAIL.COM

Or send a letter to:

Milly Espinosa, MDCP Director

American School for the Deaf

139 N. Main Street

West Hartford, CT 06107

NOTE: Please state your full name, age, and address.

***Sponsors can help pay the Pageant fees/registrations.  Information will be available in application packet.

**If additional help is needed to obtain sponsor support in participating in MDCP, please email

Kimberly.Bryden@asd-1817.org

“It gives me a deep comforting sense that things seen are temporal and things unseen are Helen Keller.

Please download attached this flyer for signup

(Print Version)

Walk with Miss Deaf
Connecticut

Hosted by Miss Deaf Connecticut Pageant Committee

American School for the Deaf

139 North Main Street

West Hartford, CT 06107

               May 5, 2007           

10 am – 2 pm

Walk with Miss Deaf

Connecticut Jessica S. Tanner (1, 5, 10 laps

Exhibit booths

Foods

If you want to rent a booth to sell or exhibit your things: please contact Milly at emfespinosa@GMAIL.com. 

$10 per a booth. 

****Spaces are limited!!! Deadline – April 27, 2007***

**The proceeds benefits Miss Deaf Connecticut Pageant Scholarship Fund**

Fundraiser

Walk with Miss Deaf Conecticut

All proceeds benefits Miss Deaf Connecticut Pageant Scholarship Fund

American School for the Deaf

139 North Main Street

West Hartford, CT 06107

May 5, 2007

11 am – 1 pm

You will be walking with Miss Deaf Connecticut Jessica S. Tanner (2005-2007) on the beautiful campus of the first historical deaf school- American School for the Deaf.  Enjoy walking 1, 5, or 10 lap(s) on the long, rectangle, green pasture with the contributions and you will make a difference in the history of the Deaf!

Team name:  _____________

Miss Deaf Connecticut Pageant Committee would like to thank you for your support and we hope to see you at Miss Deaf Connecticut Pageant on November 9-10, 2007 in Groton, Connecticut.

71 people showed up at Mr. CAD pageant!!!  Miss Deaf Connecticut Pageant wanted to thank people who came and supported!  We also wanted to thank ASL Live drama club for performing.  Congrulations to both gentlemen- Carey Mallach won the first place with 75 dollars gift certification from Best Buy and one year of free CAD membership.  A.J. Speranza won the second place with 25 dollars gift certification from Best Buy and one year of free CAD membership.  Thanks again for the donations- if it wasn't for them, young ladies will not be able to go to college due to the finanical issues...
Sincerely- Milly Morales-Espinosa MDCP director

Press Release
November 22, 2005

NCCC STUDENT WINS MISS DEAF CONNECTICUT CROWN

Jessica Tanner, a student at Northwestern Connecticut Community College was crowned Miss Deaf Connecticut on Saturday November 12 at the Miss Deaf Connecticut pageant during the Connecticut Association of the Deaf (CAD) Conference held in Stratford CT.  Jessica, who is a goodwill ambassador and spokesperson for CAD is now eligible to compete in the Miss Deaf America Pageant that will be held during the 48th Biennial National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference from June 29 through July 3, 2006 in Palm Desert California.

The Miss Deaf America Pageant provides women who have won their state titles the opportunity to compete to become a goodwill ambassador and spokesperson for NAD.  The winner is proclaimed NAD Miss Deaf America who then embarks upon a two-year reign touring the country and speaking to diverse groups.

Jessica, who is currently President of two student organizations, The Northwest Deaf Club and the Northwestern Connecticut Community College Club Council, attended the American School for the Deaf until she was a junior in high school, before transferring to Mascoma Valley High School in Canaan, New Hampshire.  She returned to live in Newtown CT. with her grandparents and enrolled in the Collegiate Education for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons (CEDHH) at Northwestern in January 2005.  She is now a Winsted resident.

Collegiate Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons program at NCCC sponsored Jessica’s entry and participation in the CAD pageant and provided support throughout the competition.  She was chaperoned by Maureen Chalmers, Communications Specialist in CEDHH, and Roxanne Norway-White, CEDHH Interpreter-Tutor coached her for her Talent Award winning presentation of a poem, Full Moon’s Child that Jessica wrote.  Other CEDHH staff members also contributed to Jessica’s wardrobe, makeup and hair styling needs.

Recalling the moment she heard her name announced as Miss Deaf Connecticut, Jessica says, “I felt exhilarated, honestly, I worked so hard and I was happy that my work paid off,” she says that during her reign, she “hopes to be a role model and to build upon her leadership and presentation skills.”  She also expressed appreciation for “the wonderful support I have received from the staff and I am hoping I can make everyone proud of me.”

The Liberal Arts major believes that her experience in leadership and the positive message she delivered during the pageant may have contributed to her victory.  During her pageant presentation, Jessica spoke about her involvement in a project Can by Can, which is raising money to build a school for the deaf in Nigeria. In referring to Can by Can, she said, “Success is not measured in numbers, but by the purpose itself.”

Jessica Tanner, reigning Miss Deaf Connecticut, whose favorite saying, “It gives me a deep comforting sense that things seen are temporal and things unseen are eternal,” (a quote from Helen Keller), will be scheduling appearances and making presentations of her Can by Can project to civic and corporate groups.

She will also need financial support from CAD for her and a chaperone’s trip to Palm Desert for the Miss Deaf America Pageant.  The cost is expected to be approximately $6,000. Mark J. Myers, CAD President and CEDHH Director will be arranging Jessica’s Can by Can appearances and presentations; he can be reached at (860) 738-6382 or at mmyers@nwcc.commnet.edu.

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