HOMECOMING LIAISON MEETINGThursday, September 6, 2012
HOMECOMING DIRECTORSRichard Devero, Karee Hackel, Jordyn [email protected]
Welcome 2012 Homecoming
Liaisons!Thank you for all you do to keep the
tradition of Homecoming alive
Mission StatementThe Mizzou Homecoming celebration actively seeks to engage and unify
the Mizzou family by serving the community, cultivating spirit and
preserving the traditions of our alma mater.
BLOODCale Roberts, Zachary McGowan, Maggie [email protected]
BLOOD First Blood Liaison meeting is September 13th
We will be having an additional blood liaison meeting on September 20th
“Attempted donations” – we are still working with the American Red Cross on figuring out what they consider an attempted donation. We’ll let you know more specifics at one of the Blood Liaison meetings. If you know you cannot donate, find someone to donate in your
place! It can be a friend, family member, or a stranger off the street Questions or concerns?
Please feel free to email us at [email protected]
CAMPUS DECORATIONSKelsey Kerwin, Molly Loeffler, Charlie [email protected]
CAMPUS DECORATIONS A max of two freestanding objects are
allowed Objects extending off the boards may not
exceed 2 feet The freestanding objects may NOT be
traditionally pomped One freestanding object must be reused
in either Parade, Talent, or Campus Decs Talent dimensions: 4’x8’x10’
CAMPUS OUTREACHLauren Damico, Simoné McGautha, Gaby [email protected]
CAMPUS OUTREACH Greek groupings: reminder to talk with
your Chapter President about Outreach presenting to your New Members
ORGs/Res Halls: if you are still interested in a presentation, please email [email protected]
ORGs: we are offering Org Grants again this year- please stay after to learn more
Res Halls: stay after to pick your Era theme
MERCHANDISEBrad Fowler, Krista [email protected]
MERCHANDISE Order form and pick-up date clarification!!! The CORRECT dates are as follows:
Greek Chapters: Order forms are due September 13, and pick-up is September 30.
Residence Halls: Order forms are due September 20, and pick-up is October 1.
Campus Organizations: Order forms are due September 27, and pick-up is September 30.
Please continue to email us if you have any questions at [email protected]
PARADETrent Kruessel, Greg Loeffler, Maggie Nestor, Katelyn [email protected]
PARADEDates to remember:
October 5th: Entry forms due by 5 p.m. Mizzou.com/hcparade2012studentorg
October 11th: Detailed sketches due at Liaison meeting
October 27th: Parade
PARADE
Example Sketch
Oct. 3, 7-8 p.m., :123 Reynolds Alumni Center: Open office hours to discuss float designs and material lists with Parade committee if interested. E-mail [email protected] for additional appointment times.
Include as many details as possible on your sketch
If changes are made, contact the Parade committee.
PARADE Parade Entries
Entries will be capped at 110 First come, first serve
There will NO be spirit points awarded for participation in the parade this year.
We STRONGLY encourage your members to be spirited throughout the entirety of the parade.
Email any questions to: [email protected]
PARADE No outside help allowed Prefabricated materials
The same prefabricated materials from Campus Decorations apply to Parade floats.
Any questions about prefabricated materials can be directed to the Parade Committee.
Float dimensions: 11” feet high (from the bed of the trailer to the top of
the float) 12” feet wide Trailer must not exceed a length of 24 feet
PUBLIC RELATIONSNina Bolka, Crystal Friedman, Tom [email protected]
PUBLIC RELATIONS Social Media
Follow @MU_Homecoming on Twitter Like Mizzou Homecoming on Facebook Mizzou.com/Homecoming Mizzouhomecoming.wordpress.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS Liaison Meetings
All ten meetings are worth one point each for a total of 10 points
Every participating chapter, organization or residence hall must have one representing liaison at each meeting
Liaison Contacts You should be receiving emails from Steer
Co
SERVICEDarnell Cage, Courtney Doll, Luke [email protected]
SERVICE Tigers Taming Hunger:
October 11-12, 14, 18-19, 21 Once all of our grocery stores are solidified for TTH, we
will start signing members of for shifts. Some of our stores have agreed to just have barrels in
front, so promote to your group! Volunteers
Each Greek grouping will be asked to provide 4 volunteers for 4 two-hour shifts.
Each Residence hall and Organization will be asked to provide 4 volunteers for 2 two-hour shifts
SERVICE Tiger Food Fight:
Friday, October 12, 2012 -Greek groupings, campus organizations, residence halls, and all other Tigers will
donate canned food to the “Tiger Food Fight” drive. -Orgs: If requested, an Org can have a bin placed at the Student Center or another
location- just email us! -Residence Halls: we are in communication with Hall Coordinators about bin
placements in halls Day of Service
Reminder - It is a community based day Registration process and date will be announced in September. Volunteers
Each Greek grouping will be asked to provide 4 volunteers for 4 2-hour shifts
Each residence hall and organization will be asked to provide 4 volunteers for 2 2-hour shifts
Questions: email [email protected]
SPECIAL EVENTSEthan Colbert, Jordan Denker, Sophia [email protected]
SPECIAL EVENTS Banner
The Banners should be the size of a queen sheet. Your 3D objects may not exceed these dimensions.
Greek grouping will hang their banner on October 21st by 3pm
Residence Halls will hang their banner on October 18th
You may construct an optional banner to hang outside Faurot Field, but this will not count for points.
SPECIAL EVENTS Decorate the District
You will select your business for Decorate the District on October 4th.
Proof on Contact must include an attached design for owner/manager.
This is due at the liaison meeting on October 11th If you are in a Greek grouping a member from
each chapter must be present while decorating, but it is not required to use all of the allotted time. Decorating will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS MIZ-BBQ
Residence Halls: Your competition banner will be hung the same day as the
MIZ-BBQ This is to be hung outside your residence hall
BBQ takes place on Thursday, Oct 18 this year You can set up for BBQ area form 11:30am-4pm. Judging will begin at 4:30pm
Questions: [email protected]
TALENTKeenen Clerkley, Kyle Lindner, Leanne Mathew, Katie [email protected]
TALENT FIRST DIRECTORS MEETING NEXT WEEK!
Wednesday September 12th in room S204 Memorial Union at 8:30 PM
IBA forms are due by the 27th! Each IBA form is $20 per performing group Payment is turned in with form! IBA auditions begin the 30th!
REMEMBER: Performers can chose to perform in Jesse Hall, at the Shack, or either!
TRADITIONSAli Frain, Stacy Massey, Sean O’[email protected]
TRADITIONS Royalty Applications are due September
14 by 5:00 pm in 123 Reynolds Alumni Center. Residence Halls and Campus Organizations-
may enter a maximum THREE candidates. Individual Chapters- may enter a maximum of
THREE candidates. Paired Organizations or Triads- may
collectively enter maximum of SIX candidates. (i.e. Triad nominations can either be split 2-2-2 or 3-2-1).
TRADITIONS Entry Fee- Each organization will
receive one, free application. Additional applications cost $25.00, which is due along with the application.
Applications can be found at www.mizzou.com/homecoming
TRADITIONS Remind chapter members, if they were not
nominated through their Greek chapters, they still have the opportunity to be nominated through other student organizations he or she is involved in.
Platform: This is just a way for judges to get to know what the candidates are passionate about and help applicants to stand out.
Please send your chapter’s nominations to [email protected]
TRADITIONSName: Truman the TigerHometown: Columbia, MOMajor: Sports Management and Spirit EnhancementOrganization: Mizzou Spirit SquadPlatform: My platform is campus-wide spirit because school spirit increases morale for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. I am passionate about my platform because my time at Mizzou has been enhanced by the overwhelming spirit of Mizzou fans! MIZ!!!
HOMECOMING DIRECTORSRichard Devero, Karee Hackel, Jordyn [email protected]
PARTICIPATION THEMES Ice age Pioneer Old west Roaring 20s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s The Future Egyptian Greek
The Great Depression Medieval/Renaissance Roman Empire Colonial The Exploration Era Mayan Victorian Viking The New Millennium The Space Race Rock and Roll