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1. What are the qualifications for applying for Hoover Belles?

A HOOVER BELLE MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF HOOVER, be of exemplary character, have a pleasant personality, be a sophomore and enrolled in school, and enjoy the civic responsibility of serving her city and local charities. She must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 at the time of application, and maintain that minimum for her full term as a Hoover Belle. A $25 application fee should be submitted with your application.

2. What are the responsibilities associated with being a Hoover Belle?

Each Belle is responsible for the cost of her own formal and casual wear and accessories. A two-year term fee of $250.00 is required for all incoming Belles and is due the night of orientation. During her time of service, each Belle will be required to continue to be a resident of the City of Hoover; be continuously enrolled in school; maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5; and participate in a minimum of thirty (30) hours of community service through the Hoover Belle program during her two-year term. A certificate will be issued at the completion of her term of service. Should a Belle fail to complete a minimum of thirty hours of community service or fail to participate appropriately, a letter of notification will be sent to her parent/guardian stating she may be ineligible to receive the Certificate and/or the Senior Gift and she may not be included in any farewell plans. All Belles (juniors and seniors) are required to attend (and wear name tag to) a Back-to-School function, normally held on the first Sunday in August following the beginning of the new school year. Invitations will be sent with time and location. In addition, each Hoover Belle will be required to sign and honor the Hoover Belle Pledge, as follows. Conduct outside of this standard will be reviewed by the Hoover Belle Committee and may be deemed as cause for dismissal from the Hoover Belles. The purpose of the Hoover Belle Pledge is not to restrict parents’ authority but to insure Hoover Belles are not involved in inappropriate, underage activities.

3. What is the Hoover Belle pledge?

The pledge may be downloaded here:

Hoover Belles Pledge

4. When, and where, will applications be available?

Application forms will only be available for download from this site.  When the application process begins each year, you will find dates, deadlines and other information on the Hoover Belle webpage and associated links.

5. How, and when, do I turn in my application?

Applications, and all accompanying materials, including the resumes and reference letters, must be placed in a sealed 9x12 envelope and returned to the Hoover Chamber of Commerce NO LATER THAN by 4:00 P.M. on date determined each year. The Chamber is located at 3000 Riverchase Galleria, Ste. 375, Hoover, AL 35244. The person returning the application must sign in so that we have a crosscheck to verify the return. Applicants will be required to attend an interview. You will be advised of your interview time. When the application process begins each year, you will find dates, deadlines and other information on the Hoover Belle webpage and associated links.

6. How will the applicants be notified?

The last four digits of the Social Security number of the Belles chosen for the two year term will be posted on this website on date to be determined each year.