The Debutante Program of Sarasota & Manatee Counties
Escort Cram Sheet
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1. RSVP to all invitations – preferably the day it is received, but no later than the reply date; be sure to consult your Debutante. If you do not reply by the RSVP date, you will be removed from the guest list and will be unable to attend.
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2. Escort your Debutante to the events and during the events.
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3. Dress Reasonably & Appropriately; shock no adult.
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4. Eat Politely. Use manners. Dance appropriately.
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5. Do NOT talk or text on cell phones during the event.
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6. Arrive on time, stay for the Entire Event. Stay within the designated area during the entire event.
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7. Introduce yourself to host family/families upon arrival. Do NOT leave the event earlier than 20 minutes before the ending time on the invitation. Say “Thank-you” and “Good-Bye” to the host family/families.
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8. Conduct yourself in a gentlemanly manner at all times, giving due respect to the Debutante, her parents, the Debutante Committee and other Debutantes.
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9. Check the calendar of events regularly. Refer to the protocol book before each and every function.
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10. Zero Tolerance for alcohol or drug use (before, during or after ANY Debutante Event)!
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11. Schedule time for the BALL Rehearsal and reserve the entire evening of the DEBUTANTE BALL .