Delano Royalty Organization
The Delano Royalty Organization consists of more than ten volunteers working to foster leadership in the young women of Delano and enables them to promote the businesses and community of Delano.
“My year as Delano princess provided me with an opportunity for personal growth, memories of traveling to other town festivals, a chance to volunteer in Delano and a new sense of pride for my community,” said Rachel Windsperger, Delano Princess 2004-05.
As a Delano Royalty candidate or ambassador, young women will improve public speaking and leadership skills by promoting Delano at other community festivals around Minnesota. Ambassadors will get to know your community and add experience to your resume.
Candidates and royalty volunteer and make appearances at many events around Delano. In addition to these opportunities given to the royalty, the Delano Ambassadors will attend the Minneapolis Winter Carnival and the Minneapolis Aquatennial as a candidate for the Queen of the Lakes.
Royalty will make great friendships with other royalty and represent Delano in parades throughout Minnesota. Each candidate will have two businesses sponsor them and the royalty organization will be happy to help candidates find sponsors.
This is an exciting opportunity for young women and their parents. Parents may take turns escorting their royalty to events, if they choose. An organization member will also be available when parents have conflicts. Candidates and royalty are encouraged to play an active role in the community and act as ambassadors for Delano. However, few events are required, as the organization realizes that school and family comes first.
Qualifications to become a Delano Royalty Candidate are as follows:
• The female candidate must be between the ages of 17 to 22 years old.
• Candidate must be a Delano High School graduate or live in the Delano School District.
• A parent of each candidate will be required to sign the Delano candidate handbook to ensure they have full knowledge of the parent involvement required with the candidate/royalty program.
• Candidate must be actively seeking, or has already received a high school diploma.
• Candidate/royalty must be a single female, and agrees that she has not been, is not now, and will not become pregnant or married during her candidacy and reign as royalty.
• Candidate/royalty must be willing to always represent Delano in a positive and friendly manner.
For more information on the Delano Royalty Organization or to inquire about candidacy, visit http://www.orgsites.com/mn/delanoroyalty or e-mail delanoroyalty@gmail.com.
