2016 Homecoming Packet. Missouri Western State University

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1 Homecoming Packet Missouri Western State University

2 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Table of Contents Letter to Organizations/Groups 3 Homecoming Steering Committee 4 Calendar of Events 5 General Homecoming Guidelines 7 Homecoming Events for Competition: Create the Board: Campus Decorating 8 Light the Torch (Optional) 9 Griffon Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk 10 Opening Ceremony (Bonfire) 11 Griffon Relay 12 Griffon Olympic Feud 13 Grecian Gala Dance Party 14 Blood Drive 15 Bongo-Battle Ball 16 Pep Rally/Dance 17 Parade 18 Homecoming Competition Point Layout 19 Forms: Homecoming Entry Form 20 Assumption of Risk Waiver 21 Homecoming Grievance Form 23 Griffon Olympian Candidate Information 24 Campaigning Rules 25 Griffon Olympian Nominee Application 26 Updated 9/20/ 2

3 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Letter to Organizations/Groups Dear Organizations/Groups, We are excited to begin this year s Homecoming and hope you are motivated to compete in one of the biggest celebrations at Missouri Western. Homecoming will be hosted the week of October 9 th -15 th,. We are proud to announce that this year's theme is "" and is focused on paying tribute to the Olympics. This packet contains the information for all events, guidelines, and applications needed to participate. You can also find the competition and point layout as well. If additional copies are needed a digital copy of this packet can be found online at missouriwestern.edu/homecoming. The committee has planned and organized many events for you to compete in and enjoy. We encourage all organizations or students can create a group of five (5) or more students to participate, whether for points or for fun. Our goal is to enjoy, and make this Homecoming at Missouri Western one to remember. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the packet or any other details about Homecoming, please contact the Assistant Directors of Homecoming: Taylor Dowell (tdowell3@missouriwestern.edu) Garren Howard (ghoward1@missouriwestern.edu) Good luck! Homecoming Steering Committee and Student Government Association Updated 9/20/ 3

4 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Homecoming Steering Committee Assistant Directors of Homecoming Taylor Dowell Garren Howard Chairs of Special Events Sunnie Helmer Jaylynn Hoffman Chair of Public Relations and Marketing Chuck Mosley Chair of Community Service Anthony Curiale Chair of Royalty Sherry Zhang Chairs of Pep Rally and Bonfire Tiffany Mabery Ricky Ward Chair of Parade Kasey Cannon Chair of Awards and Judges Kody Piper Homecoming Advisor Jessica Frogge Updated 9/20/ 4

5 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Calendar of Events Date Day of the Week Event Location Time September 6, Tuesday Homecoming Informational Blum :30 PM September 16, Friday Homecoming Entry Forms Due Blum 217 SGA Office No Later than 4:00 PM September 16, Friday Create the Board Sign Pick-Up Commons 9:00AM-8:00PM September 23, September 28 & 29, October 4, October 4, October 4, October 9, October 9, October 10, October 10, Friday Wed & Thur. Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Sunday Sunday Monday Griffon Olympian Applications Due Griffon Olympian Interviews Griffon Olympian Info Meeting Sign Drop Off Pep Rally Dance Music Due Griffon Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk Cookout, Bonfire & Fireworks Griffon Olympian Campaigning Begins Blum 217 SGA Office Blum 217 Conference Room Blum JCR Looney Multi- Purpose Room SGA Office Blum 217 Tentative: Baker Fitness Center Lot H Baker Fitness Center Lot H Campus No Later than 4:00 PM 4:30-7PM 6:00 PM 9:00AM-3:00PM No Later than 4:00 PM 2 PM- 4PM 5:00 PM 8:00 AM Monday Griffon Relay Clock Tower 6:30 PM Updated 9/20/ 5

6 Missouri Western State University Homecoming October 11, Tuesday Griffon Olympic Feud Spratt 101/Kemper 6:30 PM October 11-13, Tues-Thur. Blood Drive Blum :00AM-5:00PM October 12, Wednesday Griffon Olympian Voting Opens MWSU Webpage 8:00 AM October 12, Wednesday Grecian Gala Dance Party Remington Atrium 7:00 PM October 13, Thursday Bongo/Battle Ball Looney Arena 8:30 PM October 13, Thursday Griffon Olympian Voting Closes MWSU Webpage 11:59 PM October 14, Friday Office Decoration Deadline Campus 12:00 PM October 14, Friday Office Decoration Judging Campus 1:00-3:00 PM October 14, Friday Pep Rally/Dance Looney Arena 8:30 PM October 15, Saturday Parade Line Up Frederick & Union Street 7:30 AM October 15, October 15, October 15, Saturday Parade Downtown 9:30 AM Saturday SGA Tailgate Lot H 12:00 PM Saturday Homecoming Football Game MWSU vs. Pitt State Spratt Stadium 2:00 PM Updated 9/20/ 6

7 Missouri Western State University Homecoming General Homecoming Guidelines (revised 9/20/) The Homecoming Steering Committee and its advisors reserve the right to make the final decision in matters pertaining to points, disqualifications, and interpretations of Homecoming guidelines. Participants of Homecoming events must follow all guidelines set forth in this packet and any verbal guidelines given at events. Infractions pertaining to disregard of guidelines may result in disqualification from events or Homecoming altogether. Any sort of substance abuse taking place during Homecoming events will result in disqualification from Homecoming altogether. Participants in Homecoming events should be respectful of all other participants, judges, and the Homecoming Steering Committee. All judges for competitions (except Griffon Olympian) will be selected by the Chair of Awards and Judges. Chair of Royalty will select the judges for Griffon Olympian. All judges have final say in the winners of each competition. All judges selected will be approved by the Assistant Directors of Homecoming. Cheating is prohibited in all Homecoming competitions. If a group/organization is found cheating at an event, it may result in loss of points and/or disqualification. All Organizations/Groups must adhere to Student Code of Conduct and the Official RSO Handbook guidelines. No Organization/Group is permitted to produce and sell shirts that are Homecoming related prior to or during Homecoming Week. Please review event pages for specific rules. Updated 9/20/ 7

8 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Create the Board: Campus Decorating Looney Multi-Purpose Room Deadline: Tuesday, October 4 th, no later than 3:00pm Objective: o Promote school spirit and the Homecoming theme around campus by designing signs to be placed around Downs Drive during Homecoming Week. Rules/Info: o Boards must incorporate and relate to your organizations/groups designated Homecoming theme. o Include: Organization/Group name, theme, and year (EMPHASIZE THE YEAR) in the design. o Signs must be no larger than 4'x8' in size. o Organizations/groups may request a board to be provided by the Homecoming Committee on their entry form. Provided boards have been used prior years and a cover up paint coat may be needed. o Signs may be picked up in the Commons Wednesday September 21 st, from 9:00 AM 8:00 PM by organizations/groups who indicated they needed one. o Signs must be dropped off in Looney Multi-Purpose Room (room with large garage door) on October 4 th by 3:00 PM. o Signs MUST be dry when dropped off. o Organizations/Groups will lose points if late, still wet, or do not meet the above requirements. I.E. size, year, theme, group/organization name, and slogan. Updated 9/20/ 8

9 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Light the Torch (Optional) Objective: o To create a fun atmosphere and give organizations/groups a way to identify themselves and their chosen theme at each event. Rules/Info: o Each organization/group has the option to create a torch to symbolize their Homecoming theme as well as organization/group name. o Torch needs to include organizations/groups name. o Torch needs to be no larger than 2-2 ½ feet. o Torches will be presented at the Opening Ceremony/Pre-Party on October 9 th to receive 5 participation points o Organizations/Groups are encouraged to bring and show off your torch at each event. IMPORTANT: This is encouraged, but totally optional. 5 participation points will be awarded to organizations/groups who create a torch; no points will be deducted if you do not participate. Updated 9/20/ 9

10 Missouri Western State University Homecoming 5K Griffon Gold Rush Walk/Run Tentative: Baker Fitness Center Lot H Sunday October 9 th, 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Hosted by SFC Bobby Smith and the Army National Guard Activities will include: 5K Walk/Run T-shirt giveaway to the first 175 students (available for ALL students) to sign up and show ID. DJ Dance Party Objectives: Be the first organization/group to have their 3 designated members cross the finish line. Rules/Info: Each participating Organization/Group must designate three (3) runners/walkers to represent their team to the Homecoming Committee Representative. The designated can NOT be changed after they have been registered. Only one (1) group of three (3) designated runners/walkers per organization/group can participate for points. Points will be awarded to the first three (3) organization/group whose three (3) designated members cross the finish line to determine Gold, Silver & Bronze. ALL members of each organization/group and ALL students are encouraged to participate (no points). Updated 9/20/ 10

11 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Opening Ceremony Pre-Party Behind Baker Fitness Center Lot H Sunday, October 9th, at 5:00 PM Objective: To start off Homecoming Week with an event for all students to hang out, eat, dance, and build excitement about the week s events. Activities will include the following: Cookout (Free for all Students) DJ Dance Party Prizes/Giveaways Opening Ceremony Behind Baker Fitness Center Sunday, October 9th, at 8:00 PM Activities will include the following: Bonfire Parade of participating teams (3-5 members) with their personalized torches Burning of the opposing team mascot Firework Show *Fireworks will start at 8:45 PM Updated 9/20/ 11

12 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Griffon Relay Clock Tower Monday, October 10th, at 6:30 PM Objective: o To win, a team must finish the obstacle course in the quickest time. Rules/Info: o Each team MUST consist of 5 active members of your organization/group. o All participating members in this event need to arrive at 6:15 PM to hear the specific rules of the competition. *Contestants must wear clothes they do not mind getting dirty.* A bracket will be made in order to determine the Gold (1 st ), Silver (2 nd ), and Bronze (3 rd ) Place Winner. Updated 9/20/ 12

13 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Griffon Olympic Feud Spratt 101/Kemper Recital Hall Tuesday, October 11th, at 6:30 PM Objective: o Organizations/Groups will compete in Family Feud style competition. Rules/Info: o Family Feud rules will be followed during this event in order to complete the game. o Organizations/Groups may have a family of 5 members to participate in the game. o All families that are competing must arrive at the Spratt 101 at 6:15 PM to hear the rules of the game. A bracket will be made in order to determine the Gold (1 st ), Silver (2 nd ), and Bronze (3 rd ) Place Winner. Updated 9/20/ 13

14 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Grecian Gala Dance Party Remington Atrium Wednesday October 12 th 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Objectives: Toga apparel optional and prepare to have a Griff-tastic time dancing! o Dressing up is optional but encouraged Live music/dj *No points will be awarded for this event* Updated 9/20/ 14

15 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Blood Drive Blum Tuesday-Thursday, October 11 th -13 th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Purpose: To assist the Community Blood Center (CBC) in collecting blood to be used to save lives in our community. The blood collected is very important and will save countless lives. The goal of this event is to collect as many pints of blood as possible. The Homecoming Committee request all participates in the event come with the expectation to give blood if they are eligible. While it s an incentive to earn points for your organization, please do not forget the intent of why the Community Blood Center is here. Providing correct information is extremely important and it s necessary you provide any and all correct information requested by the CBC during the process. Blood Drive Points If you have any questions regarding your eligibility to donate, you can call the Donor Eligibility Question line at # To receive a point: Participate in the Blood Drive and come to the refreshment table to get a red ticket. Write the name of the group/organization of your choice on the ticket and place in the box. Tickets will be counted by the Homecoming Committee & the Advisor to determine the winner. Scared of needles?? You can still get your point if you want to volunteer instead of donating. You should contact the Homecoming Committee to make arrangements to volunteer your time in the amount 15 minutes for your point. You can volunteer doing one of the following: Volunteering at the refreshments table by handing out beverages or snacks. Creating posters or materials to advertise for the blood drive around campus. Wearing the blood drop suits to help spread awareness of the need for blood donations on the day of the drive. Hosting a Lunch-time signup table to help get students appointments to donate. Updated 9/20/ 15

16 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Bongo/Battle Ball Looney Small Gym Thursday, October 13th, at 7:00 PM Objective o Bongo Ball: To win, a team must score more points than the opposing team. o Battle Ball: To win, a team must be the last team to get eliminated Rules/Info: o Each team MUST consist of 5 players. o All participating members must arrive at 6:45 PM to hear the rules and regulations. A bracket will be made in order to determine the Gold (1 st ), Silver (2 nd ), and Bronze (3 rd ) Place Winner. Updated 9/20/ 16

17 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Objective: Pep Rally/Dance Looney Main Gym Friday, October 14th, Approx. 9:00 PM (Following the MWSU Volleyball match) Agenda: o To create a fun-filled atmosphere to prepare students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members for the Homecoming Game on Saturday o Cheerleaders will open with a performance directly after the volleyball match o Dance competition between participating teams o Crowning of Griffon Olympians Rules and Regulations for Dance Competition: o Each organization/group participating in Homecoming may perform a dance/routine for competition o No fewer than 5 members and no more than12 members can participate 5 points will be deducted for not following the member participation requirements o Each performance MUST be between two and three minutes long (ABSOLUTELY NO LONGER THAN THREE MINUTES) 5 points will be deducted for every 30 seconds over the 3 minute limit o The music, costuming, and overall performance must represent the organizations/groups theme o Music used must be turned into Blum 217 by Tuesday, October 4th, by 4:00 PM on a CD/Flash Drive with instructions including track number, start time, entrance/exit, etc. The Homecoming Steering Committee will give approval/nonapproval no later than Thursday, October 6th, IMPORTANT: The Arena floor is new so extra care and precautions are needed to prevent any damage to the floor. NO street shoes, heels or shoes that will leave marks will be allowed on the Arena floor. ALL props will need to be approved through Jessica Frogge (jfrogge@missouriwestern.edu) prior to the event. The only footwear that will be allowed on the arena floor will be clean rubber sole shoes or socks. If you are unsure ask!!!!! Updated 9/20/ 17

18 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Parade Downtown St. Joseph, Frederick Avenue Saturday, October 15th, at 7:30 AM Objective: o Create an event for the Missouri Western and St. Joseph community to enjoy the pride of Missouri Western State University Where: * This route is tentative* o Downtown St. Joseph o Line up between 22 and Frederick on Union Street o Starting at the merge of Frederick and Faraon o Left onto 9 th Street o Right onto Felix Street o Right onto 5 th Street o Right onto Jules Street o Ending back at the merge of Frederick and Faraon or City Hall Rules: o All entries must be capable of being transported to the parade line up site and remain mobile through the duration of the parade. o All float entries must follow city ordinances in regard to the size regulation; float units (truck and trailer) must not exceed 80 feet in length or 12 feet in height from the ground up. o Group/organization floats must emphasize the name of the group/organization, and the organizations/groups chosen theme along with the year. o All entries may begin to arrive for line up starting at 7:30 AM on Union Street and all entries must be present at line up by 8:00 AM for check in. Tips: o Be prepared to stop and start to add bands. o Be prepared for sharp turns and hills. o You will be given an entry number. That will be the order you line up in for parade. o Judging will be at the lineup of the parade at 8:30 AM on Union Street. o Points will be awarded to the float with the best design and most enthusiasm. o Do not tear down floats after parade. The winning float will be displayed near Baker Fitness Center & Spratt Stadium. Updated 9/20/ 18

19 Missouri Western State University Homecoming Homecoming Competition Point Layout (REVISED 9/8/16) Event Steering Committee Application Steering Committee Member Griffon Olympian Court Griffon Olympian Winners Participation Points Gold Silver Bronze Max Possible K Walk/Run Light the Torch (Optional) Create the Board Griffon Relay Griffon Feud Blood Drive Bongo/Battle Ball Pep Rally (Dance) Parade Students who form a group of five (5) or more OR new organizations (without a member on the committee) who were approved by SGA as an RSO after Homecoming Committee was selected have the opportunity to earn up to 75 points by assisting the Committee in varies ways (ie. T-shirt sales, voting polls, event set up/tear down). Points will be calculated as follows: 3 hours = 25 points 6 hours = 50 points 9 hours = 75 points. Please contact the Homecoming Committee if you are interested in earning these points. Updated 9/20/ 19