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Homecoming 2014 Rules Book

HOMECOMING 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS Homecoming Committee 2014 3

University Union Board 3

A Letter from the 2014 Homecoming Directors 4

Schedule of Events 5

Mandatory Informational Meetings 6

Calendar of Events 7

Rules of Competition 8

Categories of Competition 9

Points Breakdown 9

Royalty 10

Rock the Flag 12

Paint the Paws 13

Paint the Town 14

Spirit Games 16

Rocky’s Boat Regatta 17

Dec the Campus 18

Variety Show 20

Yell Like Hell 22

Parade Marshals 24

Parade 25

Float Safety Standards 26

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HOMECOMING 2014 A HERO’S HOMECOMING, WHO’S YOUR HERO?

Homecoming Committee 2014 Homecoming Directors: Chris Guidi and Sam Schwartz

Homecoming Committee is a unit of University Union Board (UUB) that plans

Homecoming at Western Illinois University. Homecoming is an energizing week on campus that provides eight days of excitement and events. Homecoming week is a campus tradition in which the community partners with the student body to generate campus pride and healthy competition centered around a unique theme.

Advisors

Jervic Caparas Liz Nigro Jessica Girdler Nick Katz

2014 – 2015 University Union Board

UUB serves as the largest and broadest programming unit of WIU by providing social, cultural, recreational, and educational activities for the campus community. UUB members are active in the conception, planning and implementation of these programs.

Erica Rhodes President Marissa Weybright Concerts Yesenia Martinez Vice President Carole Fleetwood Volunteer

Jay Jacobs Public Relations Brandon Hynd Volunteer Demetrius Caston Coffeehouse Vannetta Thompson Volunteer Cally Keefauver Issues and Ideas Daniel Puorroy Cinema Showcase Kevin Fowler Special Events

Advisors

Liz Nigro Jessica Girdler Nick Katz

Amy Bevins Secretary Tony Fairchild Boat Regatta Caitlin Meyers Publicity Alex Rogers Boat Regatta Alexis Villasenor Publicity Matt Tillman Yell Like Hell Jessica Burke Special Events Michaela Wheeler Yell Like Hell Rachel Wirt Special Events Levi Campbell Variety Show Alexis Hill Royalty Gabby Conway Variety Show

Katy Hattula Royalty Cat Rodl Parade Meg Severson Parade

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A LETTER FROM THE HOMECOMING 2014 DIRECTORS Dear Homecoming Participants: Homecoming 2014 is just around the corner and we want you all to get excited for it! Homecoming is one of the most important times of the year as a student at Western Illinois University. It is a time to show pride in our university as well as spirit for our traditions. It is a time for all students to come together and celebrate what makes us Leathernecks. With that being said, we would like to officially announce that the theme of Homecoming 2014 is “A Hero’s Homecoming: Who’s Your Hero?” Our committee has been working very hard to come up with new and creative ideas to make Homecoming the best that it can be this year. While Homecoming is a time for competition between different organizations, we also believe it is a time to come together as one. We are looking forward to seeing what you all can accomplish and also seeing what all of our student organizations can achieve. As Directors of Homecoming 2014, we have set a few goals for this year. First and foremost, we are hoping to involve more students and more organizations in Homecoming than in years past. We are also aiming to have better attendance at all events throughout the week of Homecoming. In order to make Homecoming accessible to as many students and organizations as possible, the categories have been restructured this year. Our categories for Homecoming 2014 will be: Residence Halls, Greek Life, and General Organizations. We are hoping that these categories will encourage more participants and is a step in the right direction toward a larger and more successful Homecoming. We look forward to seeing all of you at the different events throughout the week of Homecoming. From Paint the Town to the inaugural Homecoming Kickoff Event to the parade and football game on Saturday, we hope you all enjoy Homecoming 2014 as much as possible. We encourage you all to have fun, be safe, and enjoy the friendly competition. Good luck to all of our participating students and organizations. We cannot wait to see you all and all of your creative ideas from September 26th to October 4th. GO LEATHERNECKS! Chris Guidi Sam Schwartz Homecoming 2014 Directors University Union Board

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Paint the Paws*

Friday, September 26th 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm

Western Ave. & University Dr.

Spirit Game* WIU Volleyball vs. Denver

Friday, September 26th 7:00 pm

Western Hall

Paint the Town* Saturday, September 27th

10:00 am Downtown Macomb Square

Rocky’s Boat Regatta* Sunday, September 28th

12:00 pm Everly Park

Dec the Campus* Sunday, September 28th

4:00 pm Union Mall (Behind University Union)

Homecoming Kickoff Monday, September 29th

11:30 am – 2:30 pm Union Mall Area

Dec the Office Monday, September 29th

All Day Around Campus

Variety Show* Tuesday, September 30th

6:00 pm Western Hall

Yell Like Hell* Thursday, October 2nd

7:00 pm Western Hall

Homecoming Parade* Saturday, October 4th

10:30 am Macomb Square and WIU Campus

WIU vs. North Dakota State Football Game

Saturday, October 4th 3:00 pm

Hansen Field

Rock the Flag* All events throughout the week Except Paint the Paws, Kickoff,

Dec the Office, Parade, & Football game

*POINT AWARDING EVENTS ARE DESIGNATED WITH AN ASTERISK *

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MANDATORY HOMECOMING MEETINGS ALL HOMECOMING ENTRIES DUE Friday, September 12th 4:30 pm, Office of Student Activities General Rules Meeting Monday, September 15th 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Union Capitol Room At least two representatives from each team must attend. Any team not present will be disqualified from participating in Homecoming competitions. Boat Regatta Meeting Monday, September 22nd 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Union Capitol Room At least two representatives from your team must attend. Special Events Meeting (Paint the Town and Dec the Campus,) Monday, September 22nd 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Union Capitol Room At least two representatives from your team must attend. Variety Show Meeting Monday, September 22nd 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Union Chicago Room (Each team will be contacted with an individual appointment time) At least two representatives from your team must attend and bring an outline of the performance, a copy of your music, and props for your performance. Royalty Informational Meeting Monday, September 22nd 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Sandburg Lounge The King and Queen candidate(s) finalists must attend this meeting or will be disqualified from voting.

Parade Float Meeting Tuesday, September 23rd 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Sandburg Theatre At least two representatives from your team must attend and bring sketches/plans for your float, a list of materials for your float, and your float’s location. Parade Marshal Meeting Tuesday, September 23rd 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Sandburg Theatre The five representatives who will serve as parade marshals for your team must be in attendance or your float will be disqualified from judging in the parade. Yell Like Hell Meeting Tuesday, September 23rd 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Union Dusable Room (Each team will be contacted with an individual appointment time) At least two representatives from your team must attend and bring an outline of the performance, a copy of your music, and props for your performance. Paint the Paws Meeting Wednesday, September 24th 6:30 pm Alumni House At least one representative for each team must attend. Any team not present will not receive points for this event.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 12 – October 4

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Entries Due to OSA 4:30pm

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

General Rules Meeting 6pm

Royalty Interviews

Royalty Interviews

Royalty Interviews

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Boat Regatta, Special

Events, V-‐show, Royalty Rules Meeting

Parade, Parade

Marshalls, Yell Like Hell Rules

Meetings

Paint the Paws Rules Meeting

Paint the Paws 1pm,

3pm & Spirit Game 7pm

Paint the Town 10 am

28 29 30 1 2 3 4

Boat Regatta 12pm & Dec the Campus

4pm

Homecoming Kick Off 11:30am & Dec The Office

Variety Show 6pm

Yell Like Hell 7pm

Parade 10:30am & Football

Game 3pm

NOTE: Information regarding the Homecoming Philanthropy event (formerly known as Rocky’s Donation Station) will be coming soon.

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HOMECOMING COMPETITION

Homecoming competitions are held to encourage students living in residence hall complexes and are a part of student organizations to show their school spirit during Homecoming week. A trophy will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each individual competition and the overall category.

RULES OF COMPETITION

1. Homecoming teams will be awarded points for participation. In addition, they will be awarded points for placing in any event except Parade Marshals, Paint the Paws, Kickoff, and Royalty.

2. Entry forms must be submitted to the Office of Student Activities by Friday, September 12th at 4:30pm. Any violation of the rules or regulations will result in the loss of points to the sponsoring team and possible disqualification from the event. Each event has specific rules for participation. Please read each event page carefully.

3. Points will be awarded to the team, not to each organization that comprises a team, if there is more than one organization on a team.

4. In the event of a tie in individual events or for the overall competition, the Homecoming Committee will decide the outcome. A tie may be awarded. The committee’s decision is FINAL.

5. A Homecoming team has up to 24 hours prior to the event to remove their entry. In order to remove your team from a competition, the team representative must contact and speak directly to the coordinator/co-‐chairs for the specific event.

6. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IS EXPECTED. Inappropriate or derogatory comments made about other teams, the Homecoming committee members and/or judges may result in the DISQUALIFICATION of the team from the competition.

7. If entry forms are not received on time, the team cannot compete for points, but they may still participate as a non-‐competing team.

8. All student organizations participating must be registered with the Office of Student Activities. Any student organization that is not registered will not be allowed to participate.

9. All appeals on a Homecoming competitive event outcome must be submitted in writing to the Homecoming chairs, Chris Guidi or Sam Schwartz, within 24 hours of the event. The Homecoming Directors and the advisors of the Homecoming Committee will review all appeals. Decisions on all appeals are final. Appeals can be emailed to [email protected] or turned into the Office of Student Activities.

10. There will be a five dollar entry fee to participate in each of the following events: Paint the Town, Rocky’s Boat Regatta, Variety Show, Dec the Campus, Yell Like Hell, and Parade. Fees are non-‐refundable and will be used for administrative costs associated with the event. For example, if your team participates in Paint the Town and Variety Show you would pay a total of ten dollars.

11. All materials must be turned in by Friday, September 12th at 4:30pm to the Office of Student Activities or the team will be disqualified.

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CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION Residence Halls

• One team per residence hall complex. Greek Organizations

• Each team must be made up of all Greek organizations (can be social, business, multicultural, etc.)

• Each Greek team may consist of up to four (4) Greek organizations • All organization names must appear on one ‘Homecoming Team Entry Form.’

General Student Organizations

• Each team must be made up of recognized student organizations through the Office of Student Activities

• Each team may be a combination of no more than four (4) student organizations

POINTS BREAKDOWN: Event 1st 2nd 3rd Participation Paint the Town 25 20 15 20 Rocky’s Boat Regatta 25 15 10 20 Dec the Campus 25 15 10 20 Yell Like Hell 25 20 15 30 Variety Show 25 20 15 30 Parade Float 50 40 30 50 Royalty [See Royalty Rules on pages 10-‐11] Rock the Flag 5 points per event (excluding the Parade and Football Game) Paint the Paws 5 points per person with a maximum of 25 points Parade Marshals 5 points per person with a maximum of 15 points Spirit Game 1 point per person (maximum of 35 points) – Res Halls and Greek Orgs 5 points per person (maximum of 35 points) – General Student Orgs Homecoming Philanthropy event scoring will be announced soon.

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ROYALTY Each year, five men and five women are selected to serve on Royalty Court. Candidates are nominated by the organizations and groups that compete in Homecoming. After candidates are nominated, they go through an interview process where five male candidates for King and five female candidates for Queen are chosen. During the interview process, the candidates are evaluated on the following criteria: academic achievement, campus involvement, community service, and interviews. Qualities such as poise, composure, attitude and enthusiasm are also taken into consideration. The King and Queen will then be chosen through a campus-‐wide election that will take place on PurplePost, September 26th-‐October 1st, 2014. Details Criteria for the King and Queen candidates are the following:

1. Candidates must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average 2. Candidates must be full-‐time undergraduate students at WIU with a minimum of 60 credit hours

completed 3. All Royalty nominations must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Friday, September 12th

by 4:30 pm. No late entries will be accepted. 4. All finalists must attend the mandatory Royalty informational meeting at 8:00 pm on Monday,

September 22nd in the Sandburg Lounge. At this meeting, candidates will be given the requirements for royalty.

Requirements for Royalty

1. Those individuals chosen for the court will be required to be present at ALL of the Homecoming events, including Spirit Day Volleyball Game, Paint the Town, Rocky’s Boat Regatta, Variety Show, Yell Like Hell, Parade and the Football Game in order to promote the events and the royalty court.

2. The court must check in with the Royalty chair 20 minutes prior to each event time. 3. The court MAY compete or participate in ONE of the Homecoming events for their sponsoring

organization. 4. The candidates who are chosen to be on Royalty Court through the interview process must have their

photo taken at the Visual Production Center. Royalty court members are responsible for scheduling their own appointments by contacting the Visual Production Office at 298-‐1358. Pictures must be taken to be a candidate on the court.

Interviews The Homecoming Royalty interviews will be held between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm (but hours may vary on the day) on Tuesday (September 16th), Wednesday (September 17th), and Thursday (September 18th). Campaigning

1. Sponsoring organizations may NOT campaign for their candidate. 2. Candidates MAY introduce themselves and/or give a short speech about themselves to their

respective organizations, Residence Hall Governments, and/or at floor meetings. Candidates should not campaign or promote themselves outside of the above-‐mentioned venues.

3. Prohibited campaigning includes but is not limited to passing/posting flyers, sending e-‐mails, creating Facebook pages and groups, and writing messages on boards.

4. Candidates are allowed and encouraged to attend a specified time slot to appear in the Union at the voting station. Sign up times will be made with the Royalty Committee.

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Royalty Points 1. Each team is allowed no more than 4 representatives; no more than 2 males and 2 females. 2. Each team will get 5 points for each candidate that they enter. 3. Each team will get an additional 5 points if their candidate(s) make it onto royalty court. 4. Each team will get an additional 5 points if their candidate is a runner up. 5. Each team will get an additional 10 points if their candidate is selected to be king or queen.

Voting Voting will take place each day on Purple Post Online. Internet access to Purple Post will also be setup in the University Union Concourse from 10:00am until 3:00pm on the following days: • Monday, September 29th • Tuesday, September 30th • Wednesday, October 1st The King and Queen will be announced on Thursday, October 2nd during Yell Like Hell. For questions, please contact: Katy Hattula KA-‐[email protected] Alexis Hill AJ-‐[email protected] OSA Office: 309-‐298-‐3232

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ROCK THE FLAG The purpose of this event is to generate excitement throughout Homecoming week by displaying each team’s flag at events throughout the week excluding the Parade and Football game. Flags will represent each team’s respective student organization, the theme, and Leatherneck spirit. Details

1. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Friday, September 12th at 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted.

2. Each flag must be a twin bed sheet -‐ 39”x75” 3. The flag must be painted incorporating the homecoming theme, Western Illinois University spirit, and

the student organization. Each flag is to be painted in good taste and must relate to the theme. 4. Teams must supply their own materials and supplies, which includes supplies to display the flag during

each event. 5. Each flag must be displayed by the scheduled start time of homecoming events. The events where

team flags must be present are: Spirit Game, Paint the Town, Rocky’s Boat Regatta, Dec the Campus, Variety Show, and Yell Like Hell.

6. Each time the flag is present for the entire duration of the event, 5 points will be awarded to the respective teams. Each team can receive up to 30 points.

7. All flags will be checked prior to the first event. Any flags that contain inappropriate material will be removed and no points will be awarded.

For questions, please contact: Amy Bevins AL-‐[email protected] OSA office: 298-‐3232

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Paint the Paws Paint the Paws is a time-‐honored tradition at WIU where the entire WIU community comes out and repaints more than 200 Leatherneck paws along University Drive and Western Avenue. Hosted by the Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) this wonderful event signifies the beginning of Homecoming as members of the community show alumni and friends the way to come back home to Western. Paint the Paws Details

1. All teams must check-‐in at the Homecoming table on the front lawn of Western Hall. 2. There will be two Paint the Paws shifts: the first one beginning at 1 pm and the second beginning at 3

pm. First-‐shift painters should check in at Western Hall by 12:45 pm and second-‐shift painters should check in by 2:45 pm.

3. Teams will receive their shift assignment at the mandatory meeting on Wednesday, September 24th at 6:30 pm at the Alumni House.

4. Teams will be assigned a location on University Drive or Western Hall to paint their paw(s). SALC will provide supplies to all attendee and groups.

5. Teams will be given five (5) points per participant, with a maximum of twenty-‐five (25) points. 6. Team captains must meet at the Alumni House on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30 pm. 7. Team members must sign out at the Homecoming table after completing their painting. 8. Teams will not be given points for those members who do not sign out. 9. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Friday, September 12th at 4:30pm.

No late entries will be accepted. For questions, please contact: Student Alumni Leadership Council 309-‐298-‐1914 [email protected] Sam Schwartz Chris Guidi SC-‐[email protected] CT-‐[email protected] OSA Office: 309-‐298-‐3232

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PAINT THE TOWN The purpose of this event is to generate excitement in the community for WIU’s Homecoming by painting the windows of businesses located on the Macomb square. This event allows the community to see the many talents the WIU campus brings to the community and helps showcase Western’s school spirit throughout Homecoming week. Details

1. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Friday, September 12 at 4:30 pm. No late entries will be accepted.

2. The Homecoming Committee will assign each team to a merchant’s window on the Macomb Square. Each team will paint the window they are assigned with a design relating to the Homecoming theme.

3. Each team’s Paint the Town contact person will be contacted by a Homecoming representative with your window assignment.

4. The window must be painted in good taste and relate to the theme of Homecoming. 5. Teams must supply their own materials including, but not limited to paint, brushes, and drop cloth. 6. ONLY TEMPERA PAINTS CAN BE USED FOR THE WINDOW DESIGNS! NO GLITTER, GLITTER PAINTS, OR

ANY GLITTER PRODUCTS CAN BE USED. 7. One representative from each team must report to the Citizens National Bank entrance on Saturday,

September 27th, at 10:00 am where a sample of your paint will be inspected before you are allowed to begin painting. All decisions about paint made by the committee are final. Failure to check-‐in before painting may result in disqualification from the event.

8. Windows must be painted on Saturday, September 27th between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. The Homecoming Committee requires the use of a drop cloth to protect the storefront. Please do not let paint drip onto the storefront.

9. The size of each painting(s) for each team will be limited to 50 square feet. 10. Each team will be responsible for having their window cleaned properly by 5:00 pm on Sunday,

October 5th. If the window is not cleaned properly by this deadline, the team responsible for cleaning the window will be charged a $250 fine, disqualified, and ineligible to participate in the following year’s homecoming events.

11. No points will be awarded for any team who does not check in before painting their windows. NOTE: If there is rain the windows will be judged by a sketch of the design.

We cannot guarantee access to the inside of all of the buildings, so please plan accordingly. Judging Judging will be based on the following:

• Creative quality • Originality • Incorporation of WIU/Homecoming theme • Overall effect

Please see the following page for the actual judging sheet. For questions, please contact: Jessica Burke Rachel Wirt [email protected] R-‐[email protected] OSA office: 298-‐3232

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Paint the Town Score Sheet

Category

Points Possible

Points Earned

Comments

Creative Quality (Use of colors, images,

words, etc.)

10

Originality (Novelty, original, unique) 10

INCORPORATION OF

WIU/HOMECOMING THEME

(SCHOOL SPIRIT, PURPLE AND GOLD)

25

OVERALL EFFECT 30

TOTAL 75

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SPIRIT GAME This year’s Spirit Game will be the Volleyball Game on Friday, September 26th at 7:00 pm. The game will be the second official event of Homecoming 2014. In an effort to start the week off right, we will be having a PURPLE OUT. This means that our goal is to have Western Hall filled with people wearing purple. Spirit Day is an opportunity to support the Leatherneck Athletic Teams outside of the traditional Homecoming Football game. Spirit Day Volleyball and Soccer Game Details


2. Each team must have the members of their team check-‐in and check-‐out at the Homecoming check-‐in table. Check-‐in will begin at 6:30pm and check-‐out will take place after the entire game is over.

3. Points will be given based on participation and attendance. Residence Halls and Greek Organizations will be given 1 point for every person that attends (35 points max). General Student Organizations will receive 5 points for every person that attends (35 points max). Team members will not be allowed to sign out until the end of the game. Teams will not be given points for those team members who do not sign out.

4. Individuals can only sign in for 1 team. Individuals will not be allowed to sign in for multiple teams. 5. We encourage Western apparel! PURPLE OUT!

For questions, please contact: Jessica Burke [email protected] Rachel Wirt R-‐[email protected] OSA office: 309-‐298-‐3232

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ROCKY’S BOAT REGATTA In this event, each team builds a two-‐person powered corrugated cardboard boat capable of completing the race course. The boats then compete in timed races (heats) across the lake in Everly Park. Details


2. The Rocky’s Boat Regatta will be held on Sunday, September 28th at 12:00pm at Everly Park (located at the Northeast corner of US 67 and University Drive, across from Café Aroma).

3. The number of teams will determine the race brackets. 4. The boat must be made entirely of corrugated cardboard and propelled by canoe paddles. Paddles

and life jackets will be provided by the Homecoming Committee. 5. The only construction materials allowed are: corrugated cardboard, caulk, liquid nails, masking tape,

paint, rubber cement, string and water sealant. Any materials other than those listed will result in automatic disqualification. *NO DUCT TAPE OR FOAM SPRAY INSULATION WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOAT*

6. The boat must be free of sharp edges, pointed objects or anything that could cause potential damage to another boat. Problems called to your attention must be fixed prior to racing.

7. Boats can be no more than ten (10) feet long. Boats longer than 10 feet will not be allowed to compete.

8. There will be a Boat Show prior to the beginning of the boat race. Boats must be placed in the designated are prior to your heat.

9. There must be two occupants in the boat, one male and one female. 10. To qualify as a finisher, both occupants must be inside of the boat when crossing the finish line. If

occupants fall out of the boat, they must immediately get back in the boat and continue the race to the finish line.

11. Occupants in the boat must wear properly fastened life jackets and proper footwear, which includes water shoes and tennis shoes. Flip-‐flops and open-‐toed shoes are not allowed during the duration of the race.

12. Both occupants in the boat must be visible during the duration of the race. 13. Each heat will be timed and the teams will compete for the fastest finishing time. The teams with the

fastest finishing time of the heats will advance to the next round. After each heat, teams will be allowed to make repairs using duct tape only. The team must supply their own duct tape.

14. Occupants will be required to leave their boat after racing, so the Homecoming Committee can inspect it. All decisions made by the Homecoming Committee regarding illegal materials used in construction of the boat are final. All boats become property of the Homecoming Committee. Teams are responsible for disposing of their boats after inspection.

15. Violation of any rules stated above will result in automatic disqualification. 16. There will be an award (of 5 points) given out before the race for best technical design of a boat. 17. Another award (of 5 points) will be given out before the race for best esthetic design of a boat. Details

as to how these points will be awarded will be discussed during the mandatory meeting on Monday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm.

For questions, please contact: Alex Rogers Tony Fairchild AM-‐[email protected] A-‐[email protected] OSA Office: 309-‐298-‐3232

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DEC THE CAMPUS The purpose of this event is to promote Homecoming spirit and create an atmosphere of celebration throughout the campus community. Each team helps decorate the campus by painting University building windows displaying their team and school spirit. Details

1. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Friday, September 12, by 4:30 pm. No late entries will be accepted.

2. The Homecoming Committee will assign each team to a University building window. 3. Each window must incorporate Western Illinois University spirit and the student organization in the

design on the window. 4. Windows are to be painted by September 28th. No late entries will be accepted 5. Each team’s representative will be contacted by a Homecoming Committee member with their

window assignment. 6. The window must be painted in good taste. 7. Only TEMPERA PAINTS can be used on window designs. NO glitter, glitter paints, or any glitter

products may be used. Only paint the outside of the windows. 8. A drop cloth must be used when painting the window. Please do not drip on sidewalks or grass. 9. One representative from each team must report to Union Mall (behind the Union) September 28th at

4:00 pm where a sample of your paint will be inspected before you are allowed to begin painting. All decisions about paint made by the committee are final. Failure to check-‐in before painting may result in disqualification from the event.

10. Each team will be responsible for properly cleaning their window by 5:00pm on Sunday, October 5th.If the window is not properly cleaned by this deadline, the team will be responsible for cleaning the window, will be fined $250, and disqualified from all events.

11. No points will be awarded for any team who does not check in before painting their windows. Note: If you are painting a door, your painting cannot cover the entire door. As a safety precaution people

must be able to see in/out of the door. We cannot guarantee access to the inside of the buildings, so please plan accordingly.

Judging Judging is based on the following:

• Creative quality • Originality • Western Illinois University spirit • Overall effect

For questions, please contact: Jessica Burke [email protected] Rachel Wirt R-‐[email protected] OSA Office: 309-‐298-‐3232

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DEC THE CAMPUS’S SCORING SHEET

Category Points Possible

Points Earned Comments

Creative quality (Use of colors, images,

words, etc.)

10

Originality

(Novelty, original, unique)

10

Incorporation of WIU/Homecoming

Theme (School spirit, purple

and gold)

25

Overall effect

30

TOTAL 75

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VARIETY SHOW Variety Show is an opportunity for teams to showcase their various talents. In this competition, each team performs a talent act that highlights and incorporates the theme of Homecoming. Details


2. Each organization wanting to participate in Variety Show must attend a mandatory meeting on Monday, September 22, 2014 between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm to review their act.

3. Each team is allowed one act. This act should consist of no more than thirty (30) people. Each act will be judged under the same criteria regardless of the number of participants. We encourage everyone to incorporate both individual and group activities into the organization’s single act.

4. In order to perform in Variety Show, acts must be part of a registered Homecoming team that is entered in at least two other competitions.

5. Each act can be up to five minutes long. Points will be deducted if an act exceeds the time limit. Your performances should creatively incorporate the theme in some way.

6. Acts that contain degrading or offensive material will result in an immediate disqualification from the event.

7. Acts must contain no tumbling or any moves where the feet are above the head. 8. Any music in the routine can be from any artist but must be in good taste. 9. Props are allowed but a detailed list must be brought to the mandatory meeting on Monday,

September 22nd for safety purposes. 10. Each team must provide the Homecoming committee with a typed list of participants the night of the

event and present it at check-‐in. 11. Each participant must check-‐in with their valid WIU Student ID and be seated in their designated

location. Be prompt. Check-‐in begins at 4:30pm. All participants must be seated by 5:45pm. This event will begin promptly at 6:00pm.

12. Everyone in the act must be a WIU student and a member of the performing team’s organization. 13. If your act requires music, you must bring your selection to the Variety Show meeting on Monday,

September 22nd. All music included in the act must be on the CD unless it is a live performance. 14. Audience and participant behavior is an integral aspect of this competition. Booing and/or any other

derogatory or abrasive comments are strongly prohibited. Every act should be shown the same courtesy that you want shown to your team during their performance. Any inappropriate behavior observed from a group will result in first a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, there may be a point deduction from the total points your group receives and/or disqualification from the event.

Judging Entries will be judged on the following:

• Creative quality • Use of talent • Originality

• Western Illinois University spirit/ Incorporation of Homecoming Theme

• Overall effect (use of props, stage, flow of performance, etc.)

For questions, please contact Gabby Conway Levi Campbell GN-‐[email protected] AL-‐[email protected] OSA office: 298-‐3232

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Variety Show Judge’s Scoring


Points Earned Comments

Creative quality (Going beyond traditional talent

acts)

15

Use of 3 Unique Talents

( Musical talent, dancing, singing, other unique

talents)

45

Originality (novelty of act) 15

Incorporation of WIU/

Homecoming Theme

(School spirit, purple and gold)

25

Overall effect (use of props, stage,

flow of performance)

30

TOTAL 130

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YELL LIKE HELL Yell Like Hell is Western Illinois University’s annual Homecoming pep rally event that sparks excitement for the WIU Leatherneck football team, WIU sporting events, and the campus as a whole. Details

1. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Friday, September 12 by 4:30 pm. No late entries will be accepted.

2. Time slots will be assigned after all of the entry forms have been received. 3. Each organization wanting to participate in Yell Like Hell must attend a mandatory meeting on

Tuesday, September 23, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm to review their routine. Two individuals will be required to attend the meeting and are asked to bring an outline of their performance, a list of props, and a copy of their music to the meeting. A judging score sheet will be available and an opportunity for tumbling time warm-‐up on the mats the day of the event. If the organization does not attend the meeting, they will be unable to perform. Each team will be contacted and given an individual appointment time.

4. Routines must be cheer-‐based. Cheers must reflect WIU spirit and focus on supporting the University. All routines must be in good taste. Routines may be up to four (4) minutes long, and any performances longer than 4 minutes will result in a deduction of 2 points. There will be no time restrictions for music in your performance and no restrictions on how many cheers can be performed. However, please remember that this is a CHEER COMPETITION. There is no minimum number of participants, however only 40 participants are allowed on the mat at one time.

5. Music must be on a CD. A copy of all music must be turned in at the mandatory meeting on Tuesday, September 23rd. CD player will be available. In case of technical difficulties, please bring a backup copy of the CD to the meeting and the event on Tuesday night.

6. Tosses (i.e. basket tosses and free falling moves) are not allowed. Any toss or free fall that is performed will result in disqualification. Any participant that is lifted off the ground MUST have four people spotting them (front spot, back spot, and two side bases) for the duration of the lift. In case of shoulder sits, 2 spotters are required. Failure to have a sufficient amount of spotters will also result in disqualification.

7. Each team must use a minimum of three signs within their performance to promote crowd involvement. These signs should promote Western Illinois University, not the individual organizations.

8. All participants need to wear athletic shoes. Shoes will be checked before performance. 9. Each team must provide the Homecoming committee with a typed list of participants the night of the

event and present it at check-‐in. 10. Each participant must check-‐in with a valid WIU student ID and be seated in their designated location.

Be prompt. Participant check-‐in begins at 5:30pm. A time for tumbling warm-‐ups will be given upon request, which can be done at the Tuesday, September 23rd meeting. All participants and spectators must be seated by 6:45pm. This event will begin promptly at 7:00pm.

11. No animals or vehicles are permitted in Western Hall. 12. Please remain seated and be courteous to all of the groups performing. 13. Participants may not walk in front of, beside or behind the judges to move into performing positions.

Points will be deducted if this happens. 14. Each group using music is required to have one member not participating in the performance to assist

WESTEC in cueing the music. Additional information for this member will be distributed at the mandatory meeting.

NOTE: Originality is the key to Yell Like Hell. Please keep this in mind when creating your performance.

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Judging Judging will be based on the following:

• Creative quality • Originality • Incorporation of WIU/ Homecoming theme • Overall effect (volume, clarity, synchronization)

For questions, please contact: Matt Tillman Michaela Wheeler MA-‐[email protected] MK-‐[email protected] OSA office: 298-‐3232

Yell like hell scoring sheet


Points Earned

Comments

Creative quality (Going beyond traditional cheers)

10

Originality (Novelty, original, unique)

10

Incorporation of WIU/Homecoming Theme (School spirit, purple and gold)

25

Overall effect (Volume, clarity, synchronization)

30

TOTAL 75

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PARADE MARSHALS Parade Marshals assist the Homecoming Committee and ensure that the parade runs smoothly along its route through the community and campus. Details


2. Each team is required to provide 3 people to be Parade Marshals (the same for all categories). Each organization will be given five points for each parade marshal.

3. Parade Marshals will be required to walk the parade route in an assigned spot between parade entries helping in any way possible (keeping spectators off the street, making sure entries stay on route, police the route, etc.).

4. The three marshals from each team must attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:30 pm in the Sandburg Theatre. In order to receive participation points the marshals must attend the meeting and be present on the day of the parade. No points will be awarded without full participation.

5. Parade marshals will sign in at the beginning of the parade and sign out at the end of the parade. 6. Marshals must report for duty on Saturday, October 4th at 9:30 am at the designated meeting location. 7. The maximum points awarded to any group will be 15 points.

For questions, please contact: Cat Rodl CL-‐[email protected] Meg Severson MM-‐[email protected] OSA office: 298-‐3232

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PARADE The Homecoming Parade is a time when the Macomb community, WIU students, and WIU alumni can all come together to celebrate Western spirit! All teams are strongly encouraged to enter a float in the parade. Details

1. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Friday, September 12th t 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted. You also need to fill out the online entry sheet found on the website.

2. At least one representative from each team must attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00 pm in the Sandburg Theatre. At that time, the parade chair will schedule a float inspection time with you. Line-‐up information, safety information, and an overview of the rules will be discussed at the meeting. Each team must provide a sketch of the float, a list of construction materials and the location of the float to the meeting.

3. Float chairpersons must adhere to specific safety regulations when building their float. Float safety guidelines are located on the next page. Failure to adhere to these details may result in disqualification.

4. The Homecoming Committee will be inspecting the floats the night before the parade to ensure that the safety requirements are met. A second follow-‐up inspection will be performed at check-‐in on the day of the parade.

5. In case of bad weather, your contact person will be called at approximately 4:00 am on October 4th, announcing any changes to the start time. Please make sure your parade contact person provides the proper contact information.

6. Floats must be in their starting line-‐up locations by the start of the parade or they will be disqualified. 7. No alcohol or illegal substances will be allowed on the float or vehicle during the parade or before the

parade in the lineup. Parade participants that are noticeably intoxicated may be removed from the parade line-‐up.

8. Inappropriate behavior, comments and/or attire during the parade may result in disqualification. 9. Throwing items to the crowd during the parade is strictly prohibited. Prohibited items include but are

not limited to candy, beads, and/or flyers. Entrants may have members of their organizations walk beside their float and handout giveaway items. Throwing items may result in disqualification.

10. All floats must pass inspection by the Homecoming Committee. Time slots for inspection will be assigned by the parade chair.

11. If you are caught drinking and driving, you will be subject to punishment by the university and Macomb Policy department.

Judging Floats will be judged in front of the Alumni House during the parade. All floats must pause in front of the Alumni House so that the judges can accurately judge the float. Judging is based on the following:

• Creative quality • Quality of lettering or images on float • Originality • Western Illinois University spirit and Incorporation of Homecoming theme • Overall Effect

For questions, please contact: Cat Rodl Meg Severson OSA office: 298-‐3232 CL-‐[email protected] MM-‐[email protected]

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FLOAT SAFETY STANDARDS Construction and Materials

1. Floats, displays, and decorations should be structurally sound and designed to withstand adverse weather conditions and collapse.

2. Areas where individuals will be riding on floats shall be of substantial construction to support the weight of the riders. Areas for riders must allow for the rider to ride in a natural position without undo chance of injury. Riders are not allowed to lean off or hang off the sides of a float. Riders who are standing must have some type of support mechanism to hold them in place or brace themselves.

3. No devices employing flames or heating devices (i.e. candles, kerosene or gasoline lanterns, torches, space heaters, heat blowers, etc.) will be permitted on floats.

4. There shall be no open contacts, exposed wires or unprotected, exposed bulbs on the float. 5. No decoration, deck or display shall be erected or stored in such a manner that it will block or impede

any exit from a building, hall, etc. 6. Float height may not exceed 13 feet, as measured from the ground/street to the highest point on the

float. Fire Safety

1. A fully charged, all purpose ABC fire extinguisher (5 lb. minimum) is required on each Homecoming parade float. At least one float passenger must be responsible for and familiar with the proper operation of the extinguisher.

2. When choosing materials for and constructing a float, we suggest: 3. Using materials that are flame resistant or flame retardant whenever possible and available. 4. Using non-‐flammable finishes such as latex and watercolor paints. Oil based paints, lacquers, and

enamels are much more flammable. 5. Using tag board or poster board instead of materials containing inner voids such as corrugated

cardboard, cornstalks and straw. 6. No part of the float should drag or touch the ground or street which could result in items getting

entangled in the wheels and/or potential fire hazards. All parts of the float should be a reasonable and safe distance from the ground, wheels, and/or any other part of the float that could entangle them

Towing Unit

1. Float height and the height of the towing vehicle must not exceed 13 feet as measured from the ground to the highest point on the float and/or towing vehicle.

2. The float unit must be securely hitched to the towing unit; the attachment will include an approved hitch or safety pin which is to be secured to assure that it cannot fall out or become loose.

3. Ball hitches should be secured by at least 2 welded link safety chains and attached in a manner that will prevent its accidental release.

4. Pin hitches should be secured by the pin and a retaining clip to prevent its accidental release. 5. No one is permitted to stand or ride on the float tongue, tractor bars or hitch assembly. 6. Windshields of any vehicle being used as a towing unit must be clear and unobstructed. 7. The driver of the towing unit must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance coverage at the

time of float inspection on the day of the parade. Float inspection

1. Inspection of the floats will be conducted the night before the parade and immediately prior to the parade. Any float not meeting the safety requirements or deemed unsafe will not be permitted to participate in the parade until and unless requirements are met.

2. If there are any questions regarding these standards, contact the Office of Student Activities at 298-‐3232.

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Parade Float’s Scoring Sheet


Points Earned

Comments

Creative quality (Going beyond traditional float

ideas)

20

Quality of Lettering/images

on Float (Clear, easy to read

or see)

20

Originality (novelty of float) 20

Incorporation of WIU/

Homecoming Theme

(School spirit, purple and gold)

20

Overall effect 20

TOTAL 100

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