The Franklin County CASA Organization and Imperial Pageant Productions are seeking contestants for the CASA Sweetheart Pageant to be held March 21, 2009. The pageant will be used to raise funds for the Franklin County CASA Organization. The community pageant will be for single ladies ages 9-27 and married ladies ages 18+. Contestants will be divided into four age groups. Contestants must be residents of Missouri. The Franklin County CASA is an organization "to advocate for the best interest of children of abuse and neglect who are under the protection of the Franklin County Juvenile Court. Through highly trained community volunteers the child’s needs are heard, researched and advocated for throughout the duration of the child’s time before the court, thus securing a safe and permanent home for all such children." It will be a great experience for the young ladies participating. No pageant experience is necessary. A rehearsal will be held where contestants will be coached on their public speaking skills, posture, and self confidence by Imperial Pageant Productions' owner, Kaylin M. Bade. All contestants will receive a thank you gift, the four queens will receive wonderful prize packages, and runners up will also be awarded. Applications will be accepted now through March 14, 2009. For more information, contact Kaylin at , go to www.freewebs.com/imperialpageantproductions or by phone at .