The 2014 HOTT Fiesta Queen Candidacy Packet!

1. Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow
701 Peyton Street • Emporia, KS 66801
hottfiesta@hotmail.com • www.hottfiesta.com • #hottfiesta
HOTT Fiesta Queen Candidacy Admissions Packet
Dear Potential Fiesta Queen Candidate,
This year marks the 17th
Annual “HOTT Fiesta” that will be held at Las Casitas Park
here in Emporia. In years past, many of our Fiesta Queen and Fiesta Queen Candidates have
raised thousands for dollars for the HOTT Scholarship Fund. But because of their hard work
and dedication, they were able to put some of that money into their pockets and take it home
with them after the Fiesta. This is now your chance to do the same! Raise money for the HOTT
Scholarship Fund and you will have a chance to keep a portion of the funds you raised! Read
through this packet, with your parents if you are under 18 years of age, and make sure to
attend a mandatory Admissions Meeting on Monday, June 16th
, 2014 at the Salvation Army
Annex at 209 West 4th
Avenue at 6:00 PM. You will submit your completed application at this
meeting and learn more about this amazing opportunity!
Sincerely,
Sally Sanchez Diana Delgado Manny Requenes
HOTT Fiesta Royalty Committee
Admissions Packet Directions & Notes
Make sure you read this packet in its entirety. If you are under 18 years of age, go through this
packet with your parents so they can be involved in this fantastic opportunity with you.
When filling out any portion of this application, write as neatly as possible as bad handwriting
and penmanship can affect your candidacy eligibility.
Remember that all applicants are required to attend the Royalty Admissions Meeting on
Monday, June 16th
, 2014 at the Salvation Army Annex at 209 West 4th
Avenue at 6:00 PM.
This is where you will submit your completed application. All applications must be completely
filled out before the start of the meeting.
If you have any questions about this admissions packet, contact a HOTT Fiesta Royalty
Committee member:
Sally Sanchez
620-366-1094
Diana Delgado
620-366-1312
Manny Requenes
913-226-0261

2. HOTT Fiesta Queen Candidacy Agreement
I, _______________________________________________ agree to the following guidelines
if chosen as a Fiesta Queen Candidate:
I. Eligibility
This competition is open to all Hispanic ladies residing in Emporia and the surrounding towns
(Olpe, Marion, Reading, Americus, Allen, Neosho Rapids, Hartford, Lebo, Cottonwood Falls,
Strong City, Madison) who meet these criteria:
a. Be of 14 to 21 years of age on the official date of the Fiesta
b. Never have given birth to a child
c. Never have been married or engaged to be married
d. Never been crowned as HOTT Fiesta Queen before this year
e. Be in good academic and attendance standing with your current school
Good academic standing is defined by one of two ways:
Most Recent Semester GPA: With your application, turn in a copy of your grade card of
your Spring 2014 semester at the school you currently attend. You must have achieved a
minimum 3.0 GPA during your Spring 2014 semester.
Cumulative GPA: If you do not meet the GPA requirement stated above, you can turn in
a copy of your entire academic transcript with this application. You must have achieved a
minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA while at your current school.
Adjustments can be made for those who will be freshman at the time of the Fiesta. In these
instances, the report card or transcript of your most recent school can be substituted to verify
your academic standing.
II. Royal Duties
If chosen as the Fiesta Queen, you will be required to:
a. Reign for a one-year term of which will end during the 2015 Fiesta.
b. Be dressed appropriately and be present for the entire HOTT Fiesta on Saturday,
September 13, 2014 and participate in the parade that morning, the Fiesta Royalty
Coronation and everything else for the entire duration of the Fiesta.
c. Be present for the Fiesta Royalty Candidacy Orientation on Monday, June 23rd
, 2014;
The location and time will be announced during the Royalty Admissions Meeting.
d. Make public appearances at several HOTT functions including, but not limited to:
Annual Christmas Parade, Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival, and Annual Scholarship
Ceremony. Please note that these events are by invitation only and you will be notified
of all future events in a timely manner so you can plan ahead. If transportation is an
issue, speak with your HOTT Sponsor.

3. III. Code of Conduct & Ethics
If chosen as a Fiesta Queen Candidate and if chosen as Fiesta Queen, you will be
expected to represent yourself in a proper, civil manner. As a candidate or Queen, not only do
you represent this organization, but also your family, your school, your city and first and
foremost, you represent yourself. Any questionable misconduct will be addressed by the
Royalty Committee and can result in your immediate termination of this agreement. This is
your chance to be a role model for your city. Take advantage of it.
If chosen as a Fiesta Queen Candidate and if chosen as Fiesta Queen, you will be
expected to maintain optimal sportsmanship. As a possible candidate, you will be in the same
competition with many others. You will be competing to raise the most money, but you are all
raising money for the same cause. We function as a team in this competition so we will work
as a team. Keep that in mind. Any foul play or any acts or behaviors that go against our Code
of Conduct & Ethics, the Royalty Committee will address these situations and could result in
the immediate termination of your agreement.
If chosen as a Queen Candidate, all sales must be legal and done in cash. Do not
promote your ticket sales with tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs. Any form of this kind of
foolishness will result in your immediate termination of this agreement. Keep your sales clean
and take advantage of your creativity.
IV. Attire
All Queen Candidates and once chosen, the Fiesta Queen, must dress appropriately for
all HOTT events in attendance. Appropriate attire is defined as formal or semi-formal attire that
does not include jeans or tennis shoes to be worn at any time. No short dresses will be
permitted or any tops that expose too much of your cleavage area. All dresses must be no
shorter than four inches above the knee. At any event that an escort accompanies you, your
escort must follow similar attire guidelines as yours. Your escort will be expected to dress in a
dress shirt, tie or bowtie, dress pants, with a matching belt and dress shoes along as looking
presentable. Any violations to this section could result in your immediate termination of this
agreement.
V. Indemnification & Termination
At any point during your Fiesta Queen Candidacy, if you violate any portion of this
agreement, it can result in your immediate termination of this agreement. If your agreement is
terminated, you will be required to turn in all monies and materials given to you since the
beginning of your Queen candidacy, which includes, but not limited to: tickets, money, folders,
clothing, receipts. Failure to do so can result in legal action. Termination of your agreement
can affect future Queen candidacy applications.
If at any point when chosen as Fiesta Queen you cannot fulfill your royal duties or if you
violate any portion of this agreement at any time during your reign, it can result in your
immediate termination of this agreement. If your agreement is terminated during your reign,

4. you will be required to turn in all monies and materials given to you since the start of your
candidacy, which includes, but not limited to: money, folders, clothing, receipts. Even if you
already spent your money, you will be required to turn in all money you won back to the
Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow. Failure to do so can result in legal action.
VI. Appeals
If at any time any sort of disciplinary action is issued on your behalf including an
agreement termination, you will be allowed to appeal any decision made by the Royalty
Committee. A place and time will be scheduled for your hearing at which you will be given the
opportunity to persuade the Royalty Committee why any decision should be rescinded so that
only a verbal warning should be issued. After the hearing, the Royalty Committee will
deliberate and inform you of their decision as soon as possible. All appeals are final.
VII. Amendments
As the governing body for the HOTT Fiesta Royalty, the Royalty Committee has the
right to amend this agreement at any time as deemed necessary.
VII. Agreement Affirmation
I, ________________________________________, agree to all of the guidelines stated
herein for the HOTT Fiesta Queen Candidacy. I will follow of these guidelines to the fullest
extent and I will see that I commit 100% to this program. I hereby sign my name below to
affirm my agreement to these guidelines:
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Applicant’s Signature
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Parent/Guardian’s Signature (if applicant is under 18 years of age)

5. HOTT Fiesta Queen Candidacy Admissions Application
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
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Mother’s Name: _____________________________________________________________
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Father’s Name: ______________________________________________________________
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Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________
City, State & Zip Code: _______________________________________________________
E-Mail Address: _____________________________________________________________
Cell Phone: ___________________________ Home Phone: _________________________
Facebook URL: _____________________________________________________________
Twitter: ______________________________ Instagram: ____________________________
Birth Date: _______/_______/_______
School Name: _______________________________________________________________
Grade Level: ________________________________________________________________
Anticipated Graduation Date: __________________________________________________
List any involvement or activities at your current school or church: _________________
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6. Essay
This is where you get to tell us about who you are. In one to two paragraphs, minimum,
answer as many of these questions as possible:
• Why should you be selected as a Fiesta Queen Candidate?
• What makes you different from all of the other possible candidates?
• If your chosen as Fiesta Queen, will you be able to uphold your annual commitment of
all your royal duties as outlined in the agreement?
• If you win any money during your candidacy, what will you do with it?
• What do you expect to get out of your entire candidacy?
• What do you plan to achieve by the end of your candidacy?
When writing your responses, write as neatly as possible. If the committee members cannot
read your handwriting, that could affect your chances of being selected as a Fiesta Queen
Candidate. If you need more room, attach any additional paper to this application.
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