Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the time commitments for a Debutante?
The South Brevard Debutante Program is a 15 month program, in which the Debutantes participate in a variety of programs, seminars and parties to prepare them for a future as community leaders and culminates with the traditional Debutante Ball. Most of the events take place during the Debutante's senior year of high school.
* Mother Daughter Lunch (March)
* Serene Harbor Service Day (June & July)
* Event Planning Seminar (August)
* Etiquette Seminar (September)
* "Love Shouldn't Hurt" - Domestic Violence Seminar by Serene Harbor (February)
* Father Daughter Ballroom Dance Lesson (April)
* Transition to College Seminar (May)
* Debutante Ball (May)
The schedule for these events is posted at the beginning of the program to prevent schedule conflicts for our busy Debutantes.
2. Are the Debutante programs mandatory?
We realize that our Debutantes have active and demanding schedules. In fact, their success has been driven by their commitment to their education and community. Their success has brought them to the attention of this program. That is why we schedule and post the event dates months in advance. As with other important dates her senior year, each debutante is expected to place the few mandatory dates on her calendar and work her other activities around those dates. The DAC sponsored seminars are mandatory, however the individual Debutante charity parties are voluntary. Yet, like with any program, one gets out of it what one puts into it. The South Brevard Debutante experience is like none other - exceptional young women doing exceptional things - Don't miss out!
3. Are there costs involved with being a Debutante?
The honor of being selected as a South Brevard Debutante is one that comes as a direct result of the efforts of our young women. The Debutante program in South Brevard has evolved from the "Presentation of the Young Woman to Society", to the "Preparation and Presentation of the Exceptional Young Woman as a future community leader of South Brevard". Each girl was selected on her own merit. Selection is made based on the young woman's individual accomplishments -outstanding achievements, strong commitment, and exceptional character.
The South Brevard Debutante Program is non-profit. The program is totally funded by the Debutante fee and it is financially self-sustaining. There is a payment plan in place to make the program affordable for the participants. Currently, the cost to participate in the Debutante program is $1800.00, 100% of the Debutante fee is spent on the Debutantes. The fee for the program covers the cost of:
* all DAC invitations and postage
* Debutante Program Notebook
* Mother/Daughter Lunch (late March)
* Mother Bunko Night (June)
* Serene Harbor Work Days (June/July)
* Event Planning Seminar (August)
* Lifestyle / Etiquette Seminar and Lunch presented by National Speaker and author Ms. Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP (September)
* Domestic Violence - Love Shouldn't Hurt Seminar (February)
* Father/Daughter Ballroom Dance Lesson (April)
* Transition to College Seminar (early May)
* The DEBUTANTE BALL (May-Memorial Day weekend) Formal Black Tie Event - the formal presentation of the Debutante. Each Debutante has a table of ten at a formal sit down dinner with a live band and dance, flowers, videography, candid photography and formal portraits.
In addition to the cost of the program expenses, the Debutante will incur the cost of her Debutante gown and gloves, the possible need for family apparel for the Ball, and the expense associated with her Debutante Charity Party. Of course, due to her choices, these additional expenses will vary from girl to girl.
4. Giving Back to the Community
South Brevard Debutantes is proud to be classified as a Florida 501c3 Nonprofit and generously serve and give back to our Space Coast Community. Because much of our time and efforts support Serene Harbor, our Debutantes will be eligible to receive Volunteer Hours (includes Bright Futures) for their time and efforts in the program, as this will further enhance our ability to support Serene Harbor and our Community
