The Cost Of Competing In A Pagent

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >There are several important questions that remain >concerning the professionalism of the new state >directors for Miss California USA. > >1. If Tamiko Nash is employed by the Morgan Agency why >is she allowed to retain her title, when rules clearly >stipulate that their is to be no working connection >between the host pageant organization and >contestants/winner? > >2. Why were the executive staff of the Miss Universe >Organization seating way in the back of the ballroom? >They were special guests and deserved VIP treatment. > >3. Why were their no farewell speeches from last years >winners? > >4. Why did the announcment of the runners-up and >winner have about as much excitement as attending a >funeral? > >5. Why was Keelee Sanders emceeing her own pageant? >Can we say primadonna? > >6. Why was the after party a joke? > >7. Why was the entry fee so darn high and the runners >up got crap for prizes? So many things went wrong with this pageant! If there is a conflict of interest then the Directors need to come clean and make it right. The whole thing sounds shady. Tony, if you really know this is true you need to do the right thing. The Director should not have been the MC. It "appears" that there is inpropriety. The biggest problem is the conflict of interest. If Tamiko was in any and I mean anyway connected with the Morgan Agency, then K-2 must come clean. It would demonstrate integrity. One thing that Keith Lewis said at orientation was that the pageant would be fair. Even if K-2 allowed Tamiko in the pageant unknowingly they need to make it right. If this is true then someone needs to challenge and submit an official complaint to the Miss Universe Organization. I would hope K'2 would correct their error. There are a number of ways to make it right. One of the ways is for a public apology from K-2 along with refunding entry fees to the young ladies that were affiliated with the Morgan Agency. After this is done the Miss Universe organization should announce the new results based on the elimination of those girls. I know it would be tough to do but it would demonstrate integrity. This is extremely upsetting. Is anyone out there willing to go public and demand an official investigation by the Miss Universe organization?