Defeat of Jesse James Days Royalty Code of Conduct

Royalty Scholarship Coronation-- Royalty Code of Conduct

1. The purpose of the royalty is to promote the Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration.

2. The queen will be expected to make at least 90% of the schedule appearances during the year-long reign, outside of our celebration, including holidays.

3. The princesses/ambassador will be expected to make at least 85% of the scheduled appearances during the year-long reign, outside of our celebration, including holidays.

4. Your final duties include hosting your Royalty reception prior to the next year's parade. Your parents will be asked to assist.

5. The queen has the opportunity to participate in the St. Paul Winter Carnival Queen's Program and compete in the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes competition. Your participation in these events will be sponsored by the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee.

6. Volunteer work will be required throughout the reign; including working shifts at the Northfield Historical Society, as scheduling fits.

7. The official attire, sash and tiara/hat must be worn by the queen and princesses, and ambassador at all official appearances. When not in the presence of an official chaperone(s), the sash and tiara/hat must be taken off.

8. Keep in mind, you are representing the celebration and the town of Northfield. At all official appearances, you will attend and leave with your chaperone. Friends and relatives are invited to attend on their own.

9. During the celebration or any other official appearances drug use, smoking and alcohol consumption is not permitted.

10. The royalty is invited to attend the Defeat of Jesse James Days Board and Committee Meetings. The Secretary will send out notices of when these are held.

11. All decisions will be made by the Chaperone(s) and/or the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee. Any suggestions of the royalty will be considered.

12. Any concerns, problems or disagreements must be addressed through the chaperone(s). If further assistance is needed, the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee will become involved.

13. Any royalty may be dismissed by the sole discretion of the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee. Any dismissal will result in forfeiture of awarded funds.

14. After satisfactory completion of your reign your scholarship awards will be paid after submitting a completed request form and a copy of bill(s) or invoice(s) from the school. All checks will be made payable directly to the school.