Delano Royalty
ORGANIZATION
The Delano Royalty Organization (DRO) was designed
for one main purpose: To foster leadership abilities for the
young women of Delano. DRO consists of approximately ten
volunteers who collaboratively recruit candidates, provide
scholarship, and organize community involvement and
public speaking opportunities for Delano ambassadors and
Little Misses.
During candidacy, the young women take part in
parades, professional interviews, sponsorship promotion,
fundraising, women in leadership and professional etiquette
workshops, and the Meet the Candidates judging event.
While representing our great city, Delano Ambassadors
and Little Misses make appearances at community festivals
around Minnesota where they promote the Delano 4th of
July celebration. The Delano Royalty take part in local events,
fundraisers, and business promotion. The ambassadors
attend the St. Paul Winter Carnival, and one ambassador is
chosen to represent Delano at the Minneapolis Aquatennial
as a candidate for the Queen of the Lakes Scholarship
Program.
“During my year with the Delano royalty, I did not yet
realize how the experience would promote my leadership
and public speaking abilities or how valuable these skills
would be in my future,” said Delano Royalty Organization
chairperson, Emily Hilbelink. “After high school, I felt confident
speaking to large groups and conversing with business
professionals thanks to my experience with Delano Royalty.
Our goal is to help the candidates and ambassadors build
this same confidence and skill repertoire.”
“During my year as a Delano Ambassador, I gained many
valuable skills as an individual such as public speaking,
confidence building, and leadership skills. The Delano Royalty
Organization helped me gain a better sense of community.
Our goal as an organization is to empower young girls to
gain confidence and be the best versions of themselves as
they can be,” said Heidi Oare, DRO committee member.
This rewarding opportunity extends to the parents of
royalty as well. Parents may take turns escorting the royalty
to events if they choose. Organization members are also
available when parents are unable to supervise.
Candidates and royalty are encouraged to play an active
role in the community and act as ambassadors for Delano.
However, DRO recognizes schedule constraints, so few events
are mandatory.
Qualifications to become a DRO candidate are as
follows:
• The female candidate must be between the ages of 17
and 22 years old.
• Candidate must be a Delano High School student, or live
in the Delano School District.
• Candidate must be actively seeking, or have already
received a high school diploma.
• Candidate/royalty must be a single female, and agree
that she has not been, is not now, and will not become
pregnant or married or cohabitate during her candidacy
and reign as royalty.
• Candidate/royalty must be willing to always represent
Delano in a positive and friendly manner.
A non-commitment, informational meeting is hosted
each March. A parent of each candidate is encouraged
to attend the meeting to ensure they have full knowledge
of the parent involvement required with the candidate/
ambassador program.
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Photo courtesy of McDonald’s Studio
2018-19 Delano Ambassadors are Anna Blonigen, Lindsey Dreger, and
Kristina Tulkki, pictured here with Little Misses Olivia Jerde and Benni Jo
Zitzloff.
Applications for the program are due April 1st, 2019. We
hope to see your application in the pile!
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Official Guide to DELANO 2019