CHARITY BEGINS IN BROOKLYN: Miss Brooklyn 2011 to Receive Commendation from Marty Markowitz at the State of the Borough Address

BROOKLYN, NY — Amaris Acosta, Executive Director of
the Miss Brooklyn Scholarship Organization (www.missbrooklyn.org)
announced today that Christina Moore, Miss Brooklyn 2011, will receive
a special commendation from Brooklyn Borough President, Marty
Markowitz, during the politico’s State of the Borough speech on
February 3rd at Sunset Park High School in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

“I am thrilled and honored to be a part of such a wonderful event,”
says Christina Moore. “Over the past few months, with the help of the
Miss Brooklyn Scholarship Organization I have been working hard to
implement my platform and doing everything I can to strengthen the
community I know and love. Being Miss Brooklyn has allowed me to open
doors I never knew existed and has shown me that a passion for what
you do can lead you on an amazing journey. I am both humbled and
extremely thankful to receive commendation from Mr. Brooklyn himself,
Marty Markowitz and look forward to what promises to be an eventful
year.”

Being recognized for a numerous contributions to the Brooklyn
community as Miss Brooklyn 2011 and before, Christina Moore, a native
of Bensonhurst, regularly donates her time and services to various
charitable efforts on both a local and national scale.

The Wagner College junior and Brooklyn Cyclones cheerleader is
promoting a platform of “Performance with a Purpose,” Bringing Sarcoma
Awareness to Center Stage (which has her working with the Sarcoma
Alliance).

“We are proud of Christina’s many accomplishments,” says Acosta.  “In
the few short months since she has been Miss Brooklyn, Christina has
created fundraising events for the Sarcoma Alliance and the Children’s
Miracle Network, lent her time to the Block Institute and has a full
volunteer calendar in the upcoming months. She has more than proven
herself to be a fine representative of Brooklyn, with or without a
crown.”

To find out more about Christina Moore and the Miss Brooklyn
Scholarship Organization, visit www.missbrooklyn.org or email
missbrooklynorg@aol.com.

BROOKLYN’S NEWEST QUEENS

BROOKLYN, NY –October, 2010— Amaris Acosta, the Executive Director of the Miss Brooklyn Scholar ship Organization (www.missbrooklyn.org) recently announced the crowning of four new queens that will represent the borough on the road to Miss America. Crowned on Saturday, October 9^th, at the Brooklyn Music School in Fort Greene, these four amazing ladies beat out a formidable field to take their titles in one of New York’s early preliminary pageants for Miss America. Introducing the new queens in the borough of Kings….

Christina Moore a native of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn is the new Miss Brooklyn for 2011. The Wagner College junior and Brooklyn Cyclones cheerleader is promoting a platform of “Performance with a Purpose,” Brining Sarcoma Awareness to Center Stage (which has her working with the Sarcoma Alliance). Christina brought poise, confidence and talent to the Brooklyn crown, which was passed on from outgoing queen, Mallory Hagan of Bedford Stuyvesant. Ironically, Moore competed against Hagan for the 2010 title.

Carmen Mendoza of Park Slope, Brooklyn is Miss Kings County 2011.  Pursing a Master’s Degree in Journalism from New York University, Carmen is an Executive Marketing Assistant with Ann Taylor Loft and is advocating a platform of “De-stigmatizing Getting Tested,” Carmen hopes to use her new title to continue the fight against HIV/AIDS by dispelling the stigma associated with getting tested and the social taboo of talking about safe sex.

Also earning titles at the pageant was Brittney Hollingsworth as Brooklyn’s Outstanding Teen and Lauren Mollela, Dutchess County’s Outstanding Teen. The “junior” division of Miss America, the Outstanding Teen competition promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America’s teens. Brittney, a student at the Acorn Community High School,  will travel throughout the Brooklyn community speaking about her platform, “Y.E.S.—Youth Engaged in Service” while Lauren, a Millbrook High School student, will continue the tradition by promoting her platform of “Scoliosis Diagnosis and Treatment” throughout Dutchess County over the next year.

“These four ladies are a wonderful addition to the Miss Brooklyn family,” said Acosta. “We are excited to not only work with Christina, Carmen, Brittney and Lauren, but also to have two shots in each division of bringing the Miss New York title home.”

For more information about the Miss Brooklyn Scholarship Organization or their titleholders, please visit www.missbrooklyn.org.

MEDIA ALERT: Miss Brooklyn Scholarship Organization Announces Date for the 2011 Competition

BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2010— Amaris Acosta, Executive Director of the Miss Brooklyn Scholarship Organization (www.missbrooklyn.org), announced today that the 2011 Miss Brooklyn and Brooklyn’s Outstanding Teen competitions will be held Saturday, October 9th at the Brooklyn Music School located at 126 Saint Felix Street in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

The Miss Brooklyn pageant, which serves as one of the local preliminaries on the road to the Miss America crown, is a scholarship competition that is open to women ages 18 to 24 and teens ages 13 to 17 who meet the residency requirements of living, working or attending school in the borough of Brooklyn. The only requirement to compete is that each contestant must raise at least $100 for Miss America’s official platform, the Children’s Miracle Network.

Acosta is also debuting a new title, Miss County Queen, which is an open competition that will draw contestants from all over New York state. Both Miss Brooklyn and Miss County Queen will be crowned on October 9th.

The Miss Brooklyn pageant has had many successful results including Leigh-Taylor Smith (Miss Brooklyn 2008) who went on to become Miss New York and was the Third Runner Up at Miss America. The most recent Miss Brooklyn, Mallory Hagan, and Brooklyn’s Outstanding Teen, Joelle Bracco, placed first runner up in their respective divisions at the Miss New York pageant this past June.

Interested in being part of the Miss Brooklyn legacy? Contact Amaris Acosta at missbrooklynorg@aol.com

A SHORT STACK FOR A TALL CAUSE

Miss Brooklyn Scholarship Organization Teams with Applebee’s for the Flapjack Fundraiser

BROOKLYN, NY – AUGUST 26, 2010—What could be better on a Saturday morning that a nice plate of fluffy, hot pancakes? Well how about having Miss Brooklyn (www.missbrooklyn.org) pass you the maple syrup? Join Mallory Hagan, Miss Brooklyn 2010 and Joelle Bracco, Brooklyn’s Outstanding Teen, for the two-hour Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, September 25. Sponsored by Applebee’s, the event takes place at the eatery’s Atlantic Terminal (139 Flatbush Avenue  at Dekalb Avenue) location in Downtown Brooklyn. Proceeds will raise money for the scholarships that are given to be given to the winners of the upcoming Miss Brooklyn pageant this October.

“Applebee’s has always been considered a neighborhood favorite and its dedication to the local community is well known,” says Miss Brooklyn Executive Director, Amaris Acosta. “The Miss Brooklyn Organization hopes to accomplish the same by providing our hometown girls with the platform to serve the community through volunteerism, as well as the opportunity to earn scholarships to further their education and future goals.”

Serving both as a fundraiser and as a chance for the Brooklyn community to get to know  more about the titleholders and the pageant that is a local preliminary for the Miss America pageant, the breakfast event begins at  8 am and includes a menu of flapjacks, bacon, eggs and juice—an enticing Saturday morning meal. Tickets for the event can be purchased via the Miss Brooklyn website at www.missbrooklyn.org.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Miss Brooklyn Organization Seeks Board Members

The Miss Brooklyn Organization is currently recruiting qualified professionals for volunteer positions within the Miss Brooklyn Organization Board. Can be within or outside of the pageant industry, only requirement is a strong committment to community involvement.

VICE PRESIDENT: Works directly in conjunction with Executive Director. Responsibilities include Pageant & fundraising Event Production, state competition prep & oversight of board members & volunteers. preferably someone with either pageant direction experience or ambition.Must have STRONG leadership skills and the ability to work independently. Requires a 5 hour per week committment.

SECRETARY/NY ORG LIASON: Keeps track of necessary paperwork/deadlines for NY Org & Miss Bk/OT. Records minutes, saves correspondence/PR releases/etc in BK Org files.

TREASURER: Manages Scholarship & Operating accounts for Miss Brooklyn Org. Oversees fundraisers, ticket sales, program book ads, etc. Reports to ED only.

MEDIA TRAINER/APPEARANCE COORDINATOR: Trains Miss/Teen for media interviews. Effectively communicates MBO FAQ’s, mission statement, boilerplate, 30-second ‘commercial’ to title holders & delegates. Liase with appearance contacts. Provides year-end contact list for thank you’s and acknowledgements.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Reports to ED, manages BOH to ensure a timely production. Coordinates talent requirements for theater staff, emcee sheets, scripts, schedules, etc. Collects CMN volunteer sheets day of pageant.

CONTESTANT COORDINATOR: Assists potential delegates in fulfilling paperwork requirements in a timely manner. Sends newsletter reminding delegates of deadlines, training sessions, meet & greets & fundraising opportunities. Liases with ED to answer questions regarding competition requirements ONLY. Does NOT coach, train, or provide competition advice.

MISS NEW YORK PREP TEAM: Fitness, Interview, Talent & wardrobe Prep team.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER: By project basis only. Examples include Miss Bk newsletters, program book & ads.

All interested volunteers please email Executive Director Amaris Acosta at missbrooklynorg@aol.com. All applicants will be considered.

Warmest Personal Regards,

Amaris Acosta
Executive Director
Miss Brooklyn Scholarship Organization
PO Box 20378
Greeley Square Station
New York, NY 10001-9994
http://www.MissBrooklyn.org p*800 998 7964 e* MissBrooklynOrg@aol.com

BROOKLYN SHINES IN ALBANY

Miss Brooklyn Scholarship Organization Has Strong Showing at State Pageant with First Runner Ups In Both the Miss and Teen Divisions

BROOKLYN, NY – JUNE 28, 2010— Amaris Acosta and the Miss Brooklyn Scholarship Organization (www.missbrooklyn.org) are sitting pretty after this weekend’s Miss New York pageant, the state preliminary for Miss America. Taking place at the State University of New York at Albany’s Performing Arts Center, Mallory Hagan, the current Miss Brooklyn, and Joelle Bracco, Brooklyn’s Outstanding Teen, both placed 1^st Runner Up in their respective divisions, continuing a tradition of Top Five finishes for the borough. The winner of the Miss New York title was Claire Buffie, Miss Southeast New York while Alison Stroming, Miss Jubilee’s Outstanding Teen took the teen title.

“I am proud of Miss Brooklyn’s legacy,” says Amaris Acosta, the pageant’s executive director. “In the three years we have been back in the borough we have produced one Miss New York and top five finishes at the state level each year, cementing Brooklyn’s status as a powerhouse. I look forward to the continued growth and success of the organization, and could not be more excited to find more talent to showcase for the next year. “

Mallory and Joelle will continue their reigns as the Brooklyn titleholders appearing at various events throughout Brooklyn and New York City including an appearance at the July 25^th Brooklyn Cyclones baseball game at MCU Park in Coney Island.

As for Amaris, she is already setting her sites on 2011 with preparation for the Miss Brooklyn pageant, The Outstanding Teen Pageant (for teens 13 to 17) and the reemergence of the Brooklyn Princess Pageant (open to girls ages 6 to 12) and a renewed push for the state title. “It’s Albany or Fuggetaboutit!”  says Acosta.

For more information about the Miss Brooklyn Scholarship organization or to enter one of the upcoming pageants, please visit www.missbrooklyn.org or email the Executive Director at missbrooklynorg@aol.com.

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Top 5-3rd Runner Up-Jennifer Scacco, 1st Runner Up-Mallory Hagan (Miss Brooklyn 2010), Miss New York 2010- Claire Buffie, 2nd Runner Up- Hannah Wright, 4th Runner Up -Inga Schlingmann

Joelle Bracco is the 1st Runner Up as Miss New York's Outstanding Teen and is currently Miss Brooklyn's Outstanding Teen.

Mallory Hagan, Miss Brooklyn 2010, Prelim Evening Wear Winner @ Miss New York 2010

THERE SHE IS…..

The Who’s Who of the Pageant World Prepares for the Second Annual Queen’s Corner Networking Event Presented by Amaris Acosta, Savvy Magazine, The Red Carpet Pageant and Karaliene Total Image.

New York, NY — January 11, 2010— In just a few short weeks, the who’s who of the pageant industry will be gathering together for the second annual Queen’s Corner(www.thequeenscorner.com) networking event, taking place on Sunday, February 28^that the Hilton Gateway in Newark, New Jersey. Hosted by founder and former Miss New York United States, Amaris Acosta, The Queen’s Corner attracted over 50 contestants, exhibitors and titleholders last year’s event and has quickly become the premiere social networking event and expo of its kind for the pageant industry on the East Coast. This year’s sponsors include Savvy Magazine, The Red Carpet Pageant and Karaliene Total Image.

The day-long event includes a series of workshops that provide attendees with advice and tips in various areas including interview, nutrition and competition prep from some of the industry’s top pageant coaches and titleholders. This year’s keynote address will be delivered by famed media coach, Don Baker of Don Baker Communications.

The Queen’s Corner also provides a platform for many of the industry’s elite vendors with the opportunity to showcase their wares to a large number of contestants who are seeking to gain an advantage over the competition.  Confirmed participants in this year’s event include: Carter Studios, Fiehn Photography, the Red Carpet Pageant & Prom, and Pageant Life Coaching by Sheri. Representatives from Darling Diva Productions, Miss Empire Royalty, Miss New Jersey/New York Essence, New England Ethnic World, and New York Perfect pageants will be in attendance to answer questions about pageant process and their organizations.

The first 75 attendees to the Queen’s Corner will receive a gift bag fit for a queen and all attendees have a chance to win great products and services provided by industry favorites including Body by Mike, Pageant Notebook, Qdazzle Makeup, The Rhinestone Palace and Energy Fitness by Josh.

Interested in participating in this event as a vendor or an attendee? Visitwww.thequeenscorner.com for more information.

ABOUT AMARIS ACOSTA

AMARIS ACOSTA has a habit of always saying what everyone else is thinking- which doesn’t exactly make you the most popular girl in school. Luckily, she found a place where it can be useful- she can be seen stumping celebrities and common folk alike in the lifestyle show En la Escena, where she has interviewed distinguished personalities such as Iman, Mikki Taylor, Andre Harrell and Phillip Bloch. Prior to joining ELE, Amaris gave pageants a try and was awarded the title of Miss Caribbean USA, placing in the semifinals of Miss Caribes Hibiscus International. Not one to forget her start, she now runs the Miss Brooklyn Scholarship Competition, a preliminary to Miss America. Active in her community, Amaris volunteers her spare time to various local charities including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and CocoaChic’s TeenChic. To learn more about Amaris, visit www.amarisacosta.com

ABOUT THE QUEEN’S CORNER

The brain child of New York beauty queen, pageant coach and founder of Karaliene Productions Amaris Acosta, The Queen’s Corner is the premiere pageant networking event for the East Coast. Bringing together regional titleholders, photographers, contestants, coaches, vendors, and fans; The Queen’s Corner is a one day event that offers workshops from the best the pageantry world has to offer.  The Queen’s Corner is also the official sponsor of the Miss Brooklyn Scholarship organization. For more information about the Queen’s Corner, visit www.the-queens-corner.com .