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With boutiques that include Ellie, Ellie Shoes, The Buzz, Behind the Glass and Private Gallery, locals have plenty of options to shop downtown. But who do owners of these boutiques call when they need someone to model their clothing? The modeling board of course.
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The Auburn University Modeling Board is a group of approximately 25 individuals who love modeling. They work with local boutiques and other shops in Alabama to plan shows. Every year the Modeling Board models at the Mrs. Glom pageant and the Southeast Bridal Show in the spring.
“Modeling board is so much fun ," says Auburn University senior Kelly Gfeller. "It is kind of like being in a Greek organization without the Greek letters.”
To become a member of the modeling board, one must go through a two-step interview process. First, there is a runway walk round. Those who do a great job, are invited back for a formal sit-down interview.
Once a member of the modeling board, membership is not taken lightly.
“I just joined a gym in Auburn, because I want to be in really great shape for all of our spring stuff , ” Gfeller says.
Most of the members also are members of gyms.
The modeling board has an executive board and they hold meetings the Monday before every one of their shows. They usually meet at the student center, and have a catered dinner. After dinner, they practice their runway walks.
The Modeling Board also works with local clothing shops. When boutiques get a new shipment of clothing that they really like, the stores call the board and get them to take photos with the clothing on.
Although Gfeller enjoys the many great opportunities to practice her modeling, she says the friendships she has made has been even better.
“My favorite thing about the group is the friendships that come out of it ," she says. "I also love when December comes around, every year we have a Christmas Cocktail party and get together and watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. ”
The modeling board is in the process of planning many events for the spring semester that will be held in Auburn. You can find out about these events by following Andrea Jemison on Facebook.
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