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2014 Mizzou Homecoming
Organization Rulebook
Table of ContentsDIRECTOR’S LETTER 2
STEERING COMMITTEE CONTACT INFO 3
POINT BREAKDOWN 4
CALENDAR 5
BLOOD 9
CAMPUS OUTREACH 12
PARADE 13
PUBLIC RELATIONS 17
SERVICE 20
SPECIAL EVENTS 23 TRADITIONS 29
APPENDIX 33
Director’s LetterThe Homecoming Steering Committee and the Mizzou Alumni Association would like to thank you for participating in Homecoming 2014. This year the University of Missouri commemorates the 103rd Homecoming by celebrating the traditions of our university and the pride of all Missouri Tigers. Homecoming is a time in which students, faculty, staff, community members and alumni come together to celebrate Mizzou and its impressive history of excellence. Homecoming 2014, “Celebrating Our Stripes,” acknowledges the diverse culture Mizzou students, alumni, family, friends, and fans. Mizzou students maintain and improve upon past traditions each year through Homecoming festivities, and simultaneously look to the future as they create traditions of their own.
The Mizzou Alumni Association is proud to celebrate many events including the Homecoming Blood Drive, which is recognized as the nation’s largest student-run blood drive. The Homecoming Food Drive benefits the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Campus Decorations and the Homecoming Parade are a unique experiences that combine creativity and service to the Mizzou family and Columbia community. These are just a few of the many Homecoming events that help bring Tiger spirit to Mizzou’s campus every Homecoming season. All events that support Mizzou would not be possible without the time and dedication of our students. We want to thank you for your commitment and hope you continue to carry on the same Mizzou spirit in years to come, and to help make 2014 yet another successful Homecoming.
The Homecoming Steering Committee has been working tirelessly in preparation for the 2014 Homecoming celebration. We strive to make positive changes each and every year, and this year these changes are apparent in all areas of our Homecoming festivities. We are excited about the events and activities scheduled in the weeks and days leading up to October 25th, when the fighting Missouri Tigers take on the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Please use this rulebook as a resource for information regarding all aspects of the Homecoming celebration. Please keep in mind that these rules are subject to change. If changes are implemented, liaisons will be notified to ensure clear communication for all organizations involved. The Homecoming Steering Committee is committed to Mizzou and all participants. We strive to foster Mizzou pride and spread the magic ofHomecoming. We truly look forward to working with you!
In the spirit of Homecoming,
Jeremy Essner, Jessica Morrow, Brandon Pilas 2
Steering Committee Contact InfoDIRECTORS
Jeremy EssnerJessie MorrowBrandon Pilas
ADVISER:Aly Friend
(573) [email protected]
BLOOD:
Tanner BryantKelsey Denker
Amit [email protected]
CAMPUS DECORATIONSBrian HinckNori Stone
Austin [email protected]
CAMPUS OUTREACHLaurel Meyers
Kit NelsonZac Sweets
PARADEJustin Kendall
Caroline McMahonBrett Waddell
Carly [email protected]
PUBLIC RELATIONSKelsey Boardsen
Tucker MooreAmy Zuroweste
SERVICETamarco DavisJustin Derks
Katie [email protected]
SPECIAL EVENTSNick AkinsCC Bolin
TALENTSam Belvin
Christian GanderNick LezechkoAlexis Schaefer
TRADITIONSLuke Blackburn
Ariel GillEmma Meek
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Point BreakdownSERVICE 19% 190 Points
DECORATE THE DISTRICT 17% 170 Points
BANNER 17% 170 Points
BLOOD 15% 150 Points
PARADE 15% 150 Points
MERCHANDISE 11% 110 Points
TRADITIONS (ROYALTY) 5% 50 Points
HOMECOMING INFORMATION MEETINGS 1% 10 Points
TOTAL 100% 1000 Points
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CalendarTuesday, September 2 Talent: Liaison Meeting, 8 p.m.
Thursday, September 4 Public Relations: Liaison Meeting, 7 p.m.
Friday, September 5 Blood: Online Registration Begins
Tuesday, September 9 Talent: Liaison Meeting, 8 p.m.
Thursday, September 11 Public Relations: Liaison Meeting, 7 p.m. Traditions: Royalty Applications Due, 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 14 Homecoming Act Auditions
Tuesday, September 16 Talent: Liaison Meeting, 8 p.m.
Thursday, September 18 Public Relations: Liaison Meeting, 7 p.m. Campus Decs: Entry Form, site, preliminary sketches with materials list due Parade: Online Registration due, 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 21 Traditions: Royalty First Round Interviews 5
Monday, September 22 Traditions: Royalty First Round Interviews
Tuesday, September 23 Talent: Liaison Meeting, 8 p.m. Traditions: Royalty First Round Interviews
Thursday, September 25 Public Relations: Liaison Meeting, 7 p.m. Homecoming Act entry forms are due.
Friday, September 26 Blood: Online Registration Ends
Sunday, September 28 Traditions: Royalty Second Round Interviews
Monday, September 29 Traditions: Royalty Second Round Interviews
Tuesday, September 28 Traditions: Royalty Second Round Interviews Talent: Liaison Meeting, 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 2 Public Relations: Liaison Meeting, 7 p.m. Campus Decs: Final Design Due
Saturday, October 4 Day of Service
Sunday, October 5 Tigers Taming Hunger Homecoming Act auditions
Tuesday, October 7 Talent: Liaison Meeting, 8 p.m. 6
Tuesday, October 7 Talent: Liaison Meeting, 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 9 Public Relations: Liaison Meeting, 7 p.m. Campus Decs: Script and location due Parade: Detailed sketches due Decorate the District: Last day to contact businesses Banner: Sketch due Tigers Taming Hunger
Friday, October 10 Service: Tiger Food Fight, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Traditions: Royalty Top Ten Banquet
Sunday, October 12 Tigers Taming Hunger
Monday, October 13 Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14 Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Talent: Liaison Meeting, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15 Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 16 Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Public Relations: Liaison Meeting, 7 p.m. Campus Decs: CD/audio due Parade: Script Due
Friday, October 17 Tigers Taming Hunger 7
Saturday, October 18 Tigers Taming Hunger
Sunday, October 19 Tigers Taming Hunger
Monday, October 20 Talent Production
Tuesday, October 21 Talent Production
Wednesday, October 22 Talent Production
Thursday, October 23 Public Relations: Liaison Meeting, 7 p.m. Campus Decs: Scaffolding approved by 4 p.m. Decorate the District: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, October 24 Campus Decs: Up by 4 p.m., Event 6-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 25 Parade Homecoming Game
Sunday, October 26 Campus Decs: Removal by 6 p.m. Decorate the District: Removal by 2:30 p.m.
BloodTanner BryantKelsey Denker
Amit [email protected]
OverviewBlood Drive Liaison Meetings will be held during the following times: September 11 - Blood liaison meeting 7 p.m. September 18- Blood liaison meeting 7 p.m. October 2- Blood liaison meeting 7 p.m.
The Homecoming Blood Drive will be a 4-day event, held in the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse during the follow-ing dates and times:
Monday, Oct. 13, 2014: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be no Deferral Day
General Information Please visit www.donateblood.com to register. Registering gives you an appointment and reduces your wait time. You are allowed to donate for a total of 3 different types of organizations: One Greek Chapter, One Residence Hall, and One Campus Organization
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Individuals who attempt to donate blood at the satellite drive locations count toward the total donations for the campus organization.
If you believe you will be unable to donate, someone may donate in your campus organization’s name at one of the satellite drives or in place of your pre-registered appointment time.
If you have any questions please email us at: [email protected].
Satellite Blood DrivesSatellite Drives will be held in certain cities throughout the surrounding area. Sign-up sheets will be provided at each location.
Final satellite locations will be listed at www.donateblood.com.
A prewritten letter will be provided to students who wish to send additional information outside the Mizzou community. This includes alumni, family, and friends.
Campus Organization Point BreakdownCampus Organizations will receive points based on the percentage of their total roster that attempts to donate, including satellite drive donors and community donors who give on the organization’s behalf.
Percent of Campus Organization:
Points will be awarded based on members of your organization, satellite donors, community donors, and those who attempt to donate divided by the total number of members in your campus organization times 100.
Penalties
50% 150 Points 20% 100 Points45% 140 Points 15% 90 Points40% 130 Points 10% 80 Points35% 120 Points 5% 70 Points25% 110 Points >5% 0 Points
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Deductions Solicitations of additional donors and/or volunteers within 500 feet of the blood drive location. (See definitions list for the official definition of “solicitation.”) 50 points
Mass solicitation to unaffiliated students on behalf of a Campus Organization in a classroom setting or listserv. 30 points
Monetary bribes given by a Campus Organization to any individual or group in exchange for blood donation in that Organization’s name. Disqualification and forfeiture of 100 percent of final blood points.
Participation in any act deemed unethical by the American Red Cross, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or The University of Missouri Homecoming Steering Committee. Disqualification and forfeiture of 100 percent of final blood points.
Definitions Solicitation: To request that others unaffiliated with your organization attempt to donate blood or volunteer on your organization’s behalf.
Mass Solicitation: To request on a mass scale that others unaffiliated with your Campus Organization give blood or volunteer on your organization’s behalf in a classroom setting or class listserv.
Please direct any questions to the Homecoming Blood Drive email account. [email protected]
Important Dates September 11 - Blood liaison meeting 7 p.m. September 18 - Blood liaison meeting 7 p.m.October 2 - Blood liaison meeting 7 p.m. October 13 - 16 - Homecoming Blood Drive 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Campus OutreachLaurel Myers
Kit NelsonZac Sweets
Overview
The Homecoming Steering Committee will host a Homecoming informational session for participating organizations. Guest speakers will include representatives from the Mizzou Alumni Association, American Red Cross and the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Information sessions will be on [Insert date here] at [Insert Location] and [Insert location].They will last approximately 20 minutes and take place every 30 minute from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Organizations will receive 10 points for attending. Organizations will receive full points if 5% of the organization’s members are in attendance. Organizations will be assigned their respective times and issued tickets by the Homecoming Steering Committee.
Members of each organization attending the informational sessions are expected to bring a ticket and turn it in to a designated folder held by a Steering Committee member. These tickets must be turned in following the meeting in order to receive points.
Participating organizations will lose all points for attending the information session if a member of their organization is caught turning in more than one ticket. Members arriving later than their scheduled time will be asked to attend the next information session.
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ParadeJustin Kendall
Caroline McMahon Brett Waddell
Carly Wooldridge [email protected]
OverviewThe Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, October 25, 2014 Time: TBA. Any student organization recognized by the University of Missouri, residential unit, community organization or business may enter a decorated car, float, walking banner or other entry as allowed by the parade committee.
Campus organizations may place an entry in any one of the following three, judged categories Float Vehicle Banner
All participating groups must submit entry forms online at mizzou.com/homecoming by Thursday, Sept. 18 2014 at 5 p.m. Detailed sketches of each decorated entry (i.e. float or vehicle) must be turned in Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the liaison meeting. Sketches of banners do not need to be submitted
This years entries will be capped at 145. Parade entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Campus organizations may choose to participate as a judged category or simply as a parade participant.
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Competing entries will be ranked in first through fifth places based on the criteria listed on the judging form (see appendix) .
Parade Participation Rules All entries must maintain forward motion at all times.
Candy and other hand-outs must be directly handed to audience members.
Candy cannot be thrown.
Floats are subject to inspection to ensure guidelines are followed.
DecorationsAll entries (including vehicles, banners or floats) should incorporate Truman the Tiger and Celebrating Our Stripes. The name of each organization should be clearly represented on the entry.
Spirit Every judged entry must have at least 10 members of the campus organization walking with the entry during the parade.
Spirit throughout the parade and overall enthusiasm of the walking participants is strongly encouraged. This includes but is not limited to: chanting, cheering, smiling, waving, crowd interaction, etc.
Costumes are allowed in parade but must be approved by the Parade Committee and have no masks.
Please note that purchased materials do not necessarily equal spirit or enthusiasm.
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Float Dimensions and Construction Specifications Entries must not exceed a height of 11 feet (from bed of the trailer to the top of the entry) or a width of 12 feet.
Trailers must not exceed a length of 24 feet.
Entries must be safely navigable throughout the parade route. For safety and navigational purposes, no semi-trailers are allowed.
Only members of the campus organizations may construct floats. NO OUTSIDE HELP IS ALLOWED!
The theme specific to each float should be visible from both sides of the float or decorated vehicle.
Prefabricated materials may be used in the design of the float. However, these prefabricated materials must be approved prior to the construction and may only make up minor details as opposed to a major element in the design. Parade Committee has full discretion over what is or is not allowed as readymade material. If you have any questions, please contact the Parade Committee.
Absolutely no flames or any form of pomping are allowed. The penalty for using flames or pomping is disqualification.
Absolutely no objects such as water, candy or, confetti may be propelled or thrown.
Tips on Float ConstructionThe most important thing to remember when building a float is your limitations. You will need to determine the budget, time commitment, resources, and talent available.
Be sure to follow the rulebook closely as rules will be strictly enforced. A detailed sketch is required. The purpose of the sketch is to make sure your float is acceptable and meets all requirements. However, your float will be inspected at a later date to make sure that your float, physically, meets all requirements.
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It is important to start early to achieve your goal of having a successful float. You will want to build a structure strong enough to last for the duration of the parade route. Remember: Know your limitations!
Papier-maché and painting are all effective ways to cover the float; however, there are other covering that are acceptable. Please contact the Parade Committee if you have questions concerning your choice of covering. Remember NO POMPING.
The safety of your float is most important!
Tips for Decorating a VehicleDecorated vehicles are not limited to cars and trucks. Golf Carts, Lawnmowers, Tractors, ATV’s, etc. are also acceptable. If there is any question concerning your vehicle, contact the parade committee.See the point breakdown for other questions, or contact the Parade Committee,[email protected].
Tips for BannersBanners will be walked with for a few hours, so keep this in mind when selecting a material for construction. The banner must last the entire parade.
Important DatesSeptember 18- Online entry forms due by 5 p.m.October 9- Detailed sketches of float due at liaison meeting October 16- Parade script due at liaison meetingOctober 25- 2014 Homecoming Parade
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Public RelationsKelsey Boardson
Tucker MooreAmy Zuroweste
Overview
Liaison meetings will be held every Thursday at 7 p.m. during the Homecoming season until Thursday, Oct. 16. Dates are listed below. Please note that meeting locations change often.
Thursday, September 4Thursday, September 11Thursday, September 18Thursday, September 25Thursday, October 2Thursday, October 9Thursday, October 16
Liaison Meeting Attendance
A representative from each participating organization must be present at every liaison meeting. For Greek groupings, this includes one member from each chapter.
All 10 liaison meetings are worth one point for a total of 10 points. You must arrive on time. If a liaison arrives late, they will lose their points for that meeting.
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MerchandiseThe purpose of Merchandise is to promote Mizzou spirit and Homecoming pride through the sale and distribution of official 2013 Mizzou Homecoming apparel. To ensure fairness and efficiency, participating campus organizations must turn in the official merchandise Group Order Forms and payment at the liaison meeting on Sept. 11, 2014 in order to be eligible for merchandise points.
Important Dates Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014: Group Order Form and payment due at the Homecoming liaison meeting. Participating organizations must turn in their Group Order Forms and payment by the end of the Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 Homecoming liaison meeting in order to receive full merchandise points. If the Group Order Form and/or payment is turned in after the end of the liaison meeting, groupings will receive a 20 point deduction from their merchandise points. Please note that orders received 24 hours after the liaison meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 will lose half of the grouping’s merchandise points.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014: Merchandise Pick-Up Day at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Each chapter will be assigned a 15-minute block of time to pick up its merchandise order.
Point Breakdown To earn merchandise points, participating groupings must pre-order merchandise by using the Group Order Form.
The Group Order Form and payment must be turned in by the end of the liaison meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014.
The percentage of members (as of Sept. 11, 2014) ordering merchandise within each Homecoming pairing will determine the number of points the respective grouping receives (see formula below). Official organization percentage will be obtained using numbers submitted to the Office of Greek Life at the beginning of the semester.
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Organizations that fail to pick up their merchandise order within their assigned 15-minute block of time on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 will automatically receive a 20 points deduction from their total score.
Organizations that fail to pick up their merchandise orders by the last allotted block of times will receive a 30-point deduction from their total score.
Both long and short sleeve shirts are available for purchase. Each item will count toward merchandise points for participating chapters if ordered through the Group Order Form. For example, if a chapter has 100 members, to receive maximum points the organization would need to order 60 items – this could be 30 short sleeve and 30 long sleeve.
Merchandise Point Breakdown
If at least 80% of the campus organization purchases merchandise, they will receive 110 points. If 70-79% of the campus organization purchases merchandise, they will receive 95 points. If 60-69% of the campus organization purchases merchandise, they will receive 80 points. If 50-59% of the campus organization purchases merchandise, they will receive 65 points. If 40-49% of the campus organization purchases merchandise, they will receive 50 points. If 30-39% of the campus organization purchases merchandise, they will receive 35 points. If 0-9% of the campus organization purchases merchandise, they will receive 0 points.
Deduction Point Breakdown
Failure by a campus organization to turn in the Group Order Form on time – 20 point deduction. Failure by a campus organization to pick up merchandise during allotted time slot – 20 point deduction. Failure by a campus organization to pick up merchandise by the last allotted time slot – 30 point deduction.
Important Dates
Sept. 11: Group Oder Form and payment due at liaison meeting, 7 p.m.Sept. 28: Merchandise pick-up at Reynolds Alumni Center.
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ServiceTaMarco DavisJustin Derks
Katie [email protected]
OverviewHomecoming Service allows students to showcase the University to the community and give back to those in need in the name of Mizzou Homecoming. Each campus organization will be required to send a certain number of members to the service projects that will be held throughout October. In order to receive full points, members must check in on time at their event or project, complete the project as instructed, and check out before leaving. If volunteers fail to meet the requirements listed for each given event, there will be a deduction of points as outlined in the deductions headline of the service section of this rulebook.
Projects and ParticipationTiger Food Fight: Friday, Oct. 10, 2014: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Members of the Mizzou community will work to make a significant contribution to the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Greek groupings, campus organizations, residence halls, and all other Tigers will donate canned food to the “Tiger Food Fight” drive.
The drive will take place in front of the Student Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10.
Campus organizations will be given an appointment time and are expected to provide their own transportation to deliver their canned goods. Each campus organization is expected to deliver their canned goods at their designated time or they will be deducted points as outlined in the deduction section.
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Items that will not be accepted include ramen noodles and perishable food items.
Drop off times will be shared at the liaison meeting on Thursday, October 2, and emailed to participating campus organizations following the meeting.
Tigers Taming Hunger: Oct. 5th, 9th, 12th, 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2014
Members of campus organizations will ask for donations from the community at local grocery stores and from Mizzou students at campus dining facilities and markets.
Each organization will be asked to provide 4 volunteers for 2 shifts for a total of 8 volunteers. Each shift will last 2 hours. These volunteers will stand outside of assigned locations and request food and monetary donations. Volunteers will be given fliers containing information on which food items are the most needed.
Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful of employees and patrons.
Volunteers are expected to maintain a positive attitude while actively participating. A Steering Committee member will be present should a situation arise.
Volunteer assignments will be distributed at the October 2nd liaison meeting.
Day of Service Oct. 4
We encourage all members of the Mizzou family to give back to our campus and to the community.
Each campus organization will be asked to provide 5 volunteers at the Homecoming Day of Service. We will provide participants service opportunities through organizations that benefit the Columbia community.
Volunteers will be required to check in and out with a Homecoming Steering Committee member.
Every organization is encouraged to participate in the Homecoming Day of Service.
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Point Breakdown Tiger Food Fight: 300 cans 65 points 150 cans 50 points 100 cans 35 points Tigers Taming Hunger - 8 volunteers: 65 points Day of Service - 5 volunteers: 60 points Total: 190 points
Deductions Tiger Food Fight
If the campus organization delivers their food more than 15 minutes after their designated time, 10 points will be deducted from the service total.
Tigers Taming Hunger
Each time a participant of the Greek grouping arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves early, then 10 points will be deducted from the Service total. If volunteers are not actively participating, 10 points will be deducted. If a grouping is asked to leave their location site, all Tigers Taming Hunger points will be deducted.
Day of Service
If any member of the campus organization is asked to leave the service site, 10 points will be deducted.
Important DatesOctober 2: Given assigned drop off time for Tiger Food Fight at liaison meeting; Tigers Taming Hunger volunteer slots distributed.October 4: Day of ServiceOctober 5, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19: Tigers Taming HungerOctober 10: Tiger Food Fight
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Special Events Nick AkinsCC Bolin
Decorate The DistrictDecorate the District spreads the spirit of Homecoming throughout the city of Columbia through the deco-ration of businesses in the Downtown District. Each campus organization will be partnered with a specific establishment and asked to show their creativity while incorporating the groupings overall theme and Mizzou spirit by embellishing the façade of the building. Decorate with spirit, pride, creativity and make sure to have fun!
Interaction with the Establishment Remember to be courteous and respectful of the establishment and its owners and employees. As students of the university, you are responsible for promoting a positive image of Mizzou and Homecoming to the outside community.
15 points may be deducted if an establishment owner files a complaint about the student participation
Campus organizations will receive their assigned businesses on Thursday October 2nd, and must contact their designated establishment by Thursday, October 9th, to ensure that they agree to the decorations.
A proof of contact contract is available in the appendix of the rulebook. The designated establishment as well as the campus organization must sign this contract
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Points will also be deducted if a design for your designated establishment is not submitted. The sketch must be initialed by the establishment contact and turned in at the liaison meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2014 10 points will be deducted if your designated establishment is not contacted.
MAA Signage Each campus organization will be given a Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) sign that must be placed at their business.
The MAA sign will be given out at the liaison meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2014.
Finances Each campus organizations may buy supplies, but total supplies purchased may NOT exceed $200.
The use of materials and decorations previously owned are encouraged to be used and will not count toward the $200 supply threshold.
Campus organizations will be required to present receipts for all supplies used by 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014, to the Special Events committee member stationed at corner of Ninth and Elm Street (across from Shakespeare’s Pizza).
All expenses should be included on the expense log provided in the rulebook. Receipts should be included as well.
Decorating Specifications and DeductionsIn addition to the MAA sign, each campus organization is required to decorate their business by displaying Mizzou spirit while incorporating the organization’s overall theme.
As noted in the contract, all supplies used must be approved by the business. This includes any preferences regarding supplies, (i.e. window paints, streamers and lights). Please respect the wishes of your assigned establishment.
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All window decorations and artwork may display your group’s name and mizzou spirit, but may not serve as a venue for advertising your group’s mission or political agenda.
Decorating will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.
You may leave the establishment once decorations are completed, but while decorating, a member from the campus organization must be present at all times.
All Decorations and clean up must be completed by 4 p.m. A representative from the campus organization must check out upon completion and turn in receipts and the expense log to a Special Events Committee member at the corner of Ninth and Elm by 4 p.m.
No points will be awarded if members of a campus organization work past 4 p.m.
Judging will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.
Removal Each campus organization is required to have all decorations down by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. This includes all window paint, which must be completely removed from all windows.
Failure to remove the decorations by 2:30 pm will result in disqualification from Decorate the District.
A fine of $100 will be charged to any campus organization that does not remove decorations to the satisfaction of the establishment owner. The approval of the clean-up efforts is at the discretion of the establishment owner.
Point Breakdown Judges will award points for creativity, artistic value and Mizzou spirit while incorporating the pairing’s overall theme.
The point scale will be from 0 - 170
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Deductions and Fines 10 points will be deducted if the Proof of Contact contract and the initialed sketch are not turned in at liaison meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2014.
10 points will be deducted if the campus organization is not represented during decorating at all times.
10 points will be deducted if the expenditure report is not turned in at check out or if the total expenditures exceed the limit.
Disqualification will result if decorations are not removed by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.
No points will be awarded if members of a campus organization work past 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.
Decorate the District Expenditure LogThe Decorate the District expenditure log is available in the Appendix section of the rulebook. Each campus organization will be required to fill it out and hand it in at the designated time.
Important Dates - Decorate the DistrictOctober 9- Last day to contact designated business. Proof of Contactcontract due at liaison meetingOctober 16- MAA sign handed out at liaison meetingOctober 23- Decorate the District between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.October 26- Decorate the District decorations must be removed by 2:30 p.m.
BannerThe banner competition is a vital part of the MU Homecoming tradition. Each yearResidence Halls, campus organizations and Greek Chapters design and create bannersthat display their Mizzou spirit and pride while incorporating their overall participationtheme.
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This year campus organizations have two opportunities to complete a banner. One banner will be judged and scored, and organizations have the option of creating an additional spirit banner, which will not be judged. Although the spirit banner is not required it is encouraged to help spread Mizzou spirit around campus
Spirit Banner
Campus organizations can create an optional spirit banner. This provides organizations an opportunity to showcase their organization to fans and the community. These banners will be placed in the Student Center throughout the week of Homecoming.
Spirit banners will be hung Sunday October 19th as well. The following information should be included on the OPTIONAL Student Center banner: The words, “Mizzou Homecoming” The words, “Celebrating Our Stripes” Name of campus organization The banner at the Student Center must not exceed the size of a twin sheet.
Competition Banner
For the judged banner, campus organizations must incorporate and include the following things: Incorporation of overall designated participation theme The words, “Mizzou Homecoming” The words, “Celebrating Our Stripes” Name of the Campus Organization The banner must be the size of a queen size sheet The banner is NOT required to have a 3-D object
Point Breakdown The judges will assign points to each campus organization based on the following: Design of the banner Incorporation of Homecoming pairing or triad’s overall theme Display of the Homecoming pairing or triad’s Mizzou Creativity and originality Neatness.
The point scale will be from 0 - 170.
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Deductions and Fines 5 points will be deducted if a sketch of the banner design is not turned in on at the liaison meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2014.
5 points will be deducted if the campus organization does not include the required elements (name, destination, theme, etc).
10 points will be deducted if the banner exceeds dimensions.
No points will be awarded if the campus organization’s banner is not hung in the designated location on Sunday, October 19, 2014.
Important DatesOctober 19: Competition Banners hung at designated location by 4 p.m. Competition Banners judged starting at 4:30 p.m. Spirit Banners hung at the Student Center- assigned time TBA.
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TraditionsLuke Blackburn
Ariél GillEmma Meek
OverviewUniversity of Missouri seniors have the opportunity to compete for one of the most coveted honors at the University: 2014 Homecoming King and Queen.
Royalty Applications are due September 4th by 5:00 pm in 123 Reynolds Alumni Center or at the liaison meeting.
All University Organizations may enter a maximum of three candidates into Royalty Competition.
Entry FeeEach campus organization is allowed one free entry. Any additional application wills costs a $25.00 fee, which is due along with the application. Applications without payment will be eliminated from the selection pool.
Overall Point Breakdown Points for sponsoring organizations are as follows:
Applicant Submission: 15 points total Top 30: 25 points total Top 10: 10 points total Crowning: No additional points will be awarded
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NOTE: Only one application per campus organization needs to be submitted to receive the full 15 points for submitting an application. Each campus organization will receive points for the one individual who advances the furthest in the selection process. For instance, a campus organization that has two individuals in the “Top 30,” one of whom goes on to the “Top 10,” the campus organization will receive 50 points, 15 points for submitting an application, 25 points for “Top 30,” and 10 points for “Top 10.”
Applicant Rules & Regulations Applicants must be graduating in either December of 2014 or May of 2015 and must be a fulltime student, carrying at least 12 credit hours. Applicants must have attended MU three consecutive semesters. Qualification is NOT determined by cumulative credit hours.
Applicants must also be in good academic standing (at least a 2.5 GPA is required).
If a student has been named to a previous Homecoming Top 10 or Greek Week Top Ten, they are prohibited from applying.
Points are only awarded to the campus organization that is sponsoring the candidate(s). Only one organization can sponsor each candidate.
Absolutely NO public campaigning by the candidate or anyone on their behalf. This includes mass e-mails and social networking. (I.E. Listserves, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.). Any other form of campaigning is NOT allowed. This includes mass emails, banners, fliers, and disrupting classroom settings.
Selection ProcessThe process of selecting royalty is made up of two parts:
Part One: Top 30 selection consists of cumulative score from both a first round interview score and paper application score. These individuals (15 kings candidates and 15 queen candidates) with the highest cumulative score advance as the Top 30 royalty candidates.
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Part Two: The Top 30 Royalty candidates will receive a second round interview to determine Top 10 Royalty (5 king candidates and 5 queen candidates). Top 10 selection is based on the second round interview score, first round interview score, and paper application score. The five females and five males with the highest overall score will be the Top 10 royalty candidates.
MU faculty, alumni, and members of the Columbia community will judge all paper applications, along with first and second round interviews.
Participating in royalty activities and student voting are the final components of the selection process to determine the 2014 Homecoming King and Queen.
Coronation Point Breakdown Paper Application: 5% First Round Interview Score: 5% Second Round Interview Score: 10% Student Voting: 35% Participation in Mandatory Events: 45%
Mandatory Events Students who are selected to Homecoming Royalty Top 10 will have mandatory responsibilities, including service projects and public appearances. Events are listed below:
Mandatory Events are subject to change and/or removed or added at the discretion of the Traditions Committee.
Members will be responsible for portraying a POSITIVE image of Mizzou throughout all activities and service projects.
All mandatory events can be found on the application.
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Applications Available June 1 Applications Due September 4 First Round Interviews September 21, 22, 23 Second Round Interviews September 28, 29, 30 Top 10 Banquet October 10 Blood Drive Set-up October 12 Blood Drive October 13, 14, 15, 16 MIZ BBQ TBA Talent October 20, 21, 22, 23 Top 10 Family Reception October 24 Campus Decs & Spirit Rally October 24 Homecoming Parade October 25 Halftime Coronation Homecoming Day October 25
When applying, please take into consideration all of these dates are MANDATORY.
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Merchandise Order Form: Campus Organizations
Chapter/Org: _____________________________________________ Contact: __________________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Total Qty
SubtotalS M L XL
Comfort Colors Short Sleeve Tee (gold) $14.00 $Comfort Colors Short Sleeve Tee (gold) XXL $15.00 $Comfort Colors Short Sleeve Tee (gold) 3XL $16.00 $Comfort Colors Long Sleeve Tee (grey) $18.00 $Comfort Colors Long Sleeve Tee (grey) XXL $19.00 $Comfort Colors Long Sleeve Tee (grey) 3XL $20.00 $
ORDER TOTAL $
Merchandise Item Price Size
Payment: Cash Check Student Charge Student Number:__________________________ Credit Card Card Number:_____________________________
Expiration: __________ Card type: Visa Mastercard Discover Signature: _________________________________________________________________________ Printed name (as it appears on card):__________________________________________________
**Items will be available for pick-up at the Reynolds Alumni Center on September 28 at your assigned time
Spirit Banner Banner Design Approval
Please sketch your banner(s) below or attach a sketch and turn it in at the liaison meeting on Thursday, October 9th, 2014 Competition Banner
Spirit Banner (if applicable)
By signing below, you understand that you may be asked to make changed to your banner upon the discretion of the 2014 Homecoming Steering Committee.
Organization________________________________________
X_________________________________________________
Decorate the District
Proof of Contact/Involvement Confirmation I, _______________________ (business owner/manager), do hereby acknowledge that
_________________________ (organization) has contacted
_________________________ (designated business).
As a business owner/manager, I hereby give permission for the given organization to decorate the exterior of the business on Thursday, October 23, 2014 between the hours of 10am and 4pm. I acknowledge that the judging will also take place at 4:30pm on October 23, 2014. I also acknowledge that the decorations will be taken down by Sunday, October 26th, 2014 at 2:30pm.
In addition, I agree not to donate and/or supply the organization with any additional items as decorations. Please acknowledge that you accept the sketch below, as well.
Organization x________________________________________________________
Business x___________________________________________________________
Return at Liaison meeting on Thursday, October 9th, 2014.
2014 Homecoming Act and National Anthem Audition Form Please fill out one entry form per act.
IBA Entry National Anthem Entry I would like to perform (check one) At Jesse auditorium At the Shack, MU Student Center watch party Either Homecoming Act
Contact: _________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________________________ E-mail Address: _________________________________________________ Brief description of performance: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HA Payment: $20. There is no Entry fee for National Anthem
HA tryout entry forms and payment are due on Thursday, September 11, at the Homecoming Liaison Meeting at 7:00 p.m. All checks or money orders are payable to MAA-Homecoming.
Organization Participation Sheet
Organization(s): ____________________________________________ Homecoming Liaison(s): ___________________________________________________________
Please check the following events that your Organization will be participating in during Mizzou’s 103nd Homecoming Celebration
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Participating Event Details Contact Person and Email
Tiger Food Fight Agree to hold hall-‐wide food drive and deliver items on Oct. 10
Tigers Taming Hunger
Will need to provide 4 volunteers for 4 two-‐hour shifts
Homecoming Day of Service
Will need to provide 4 volunteers in order to qualify for points, however any student can sign up individually
to participate
Spirit Banners Will have banner hung by Oct. 19 Decorate the
District Will decorate between 10am and
4pm on Oct. 23
Parade Additional entry form required, due Sept. 18
For more information, full details, and additional deadlines, please consult the Organization Rulebook.
Organization Participation Sheet due to Homecoming Tri Directors ([email protected]) at the Liaison Meeting on Thursday, September 25th.
