The Blue Book Homecoming Event Information and Applications

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1 The Blue Book 2017 Homecoming Event Information and Applications 1

2 Table of Contents 3. Calendar with Events and Deadlines 5. Welcome Letter-From the Overall Coordinator of the Homecoming Coalition 6. Homecoming Coalition Social Media Reference Page 7. Homecoming Coalition Information 8. Official Rules and Participation Guidelines 10. Wildcat Cup Points Regulations 13. General Homecoming Application Paint the Town Blue 17. Banner Competition 18. Kitty Karnival 20. Homecoming Royalty 31. Other Events During Homecoming Week 33. Full Schedule of Events 34. Grievances Form 2

3 Calendar with Event Dates and Deadlines: SEPTEMBER 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Homecoming Packet Drop-off: 10AM - 5PM The Hub at Willy T Royalty Interviews: 4:30PM - 10PM Patterson Hall Royalty Meeting 1PM 2:30PM TBD Banner Drop-off: 12PM - 5PM Blazer Dining Paint the Town Blue Paint Pick-up: 12PM - 5PM Blazer Dining Paint the Town Blue Begin Painting: 8AM Contact Cassie Woolley 3

4 OCTOBER 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Paint the Town Blue: (continued) DanceBlue 5K: 12PM 2PM Kroger Field Pizza Meet and Greet: 11AM - 1PM Whitehall Classroom Building Kitty Karnival and CCO Donation Drive: 5PM - 7PM Administration Lawn Royalty Showcase and CCO Donation Drive: 7PM - 9PM Memorial Hall Alumni Basketball Game: 7PM Seaton Center Mr. and Ms. Black UK: 7PM - 9PM Memorial Hall Homecoming Street Fair: 5PM - 8PM Mining and Minerals Sidewalk/ William T Young Library Walkway SGA Trivia Night: 8PM - 10PM Starbucks in the Library NPHC Homecoming Step Show: 8PM Lexington Opera House Homecoming Game: UK vs. Missouri Paint the Town Blue: Paint Cleanup Deadline 5PM

5 Dear Wildcat Family, Welcome to the official Rule Book for the University of Kentucky 2017 Homecoming Week. This year will be the 102 nd Homecoming at UK, and the Homecoming Coalition is very happy to be bringing you events to make this homecoming season memorable. As the Overall Coordinators of the Homecoming Coalition, we work with all the organizations currently involved in the Coalition in order to make sure that Homecoming is a cohesive unit that reflects a common vision. The Homecoming Coalition s goal is to create a Homecoming week that represents our diverse culture on campus. Homecoming is one of the best traditions at UK. The Coalition works hard year-round to make sure that this tradition stays alive. This will be the second year that the Coalition will be taking on a larger role in the coordination and supervision of events. Royalty, Paint the Town Blue, Banner Competition, Wildcat Cup, and Kitty Karnival will be under the Coalition s supervision and coordination. We are currently undergoing changes to make sure that Homecoming is inclusive to all students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Kentucky. Some changes have been made this year so that we can provide everyone with an amazing Homecoming week. After reading the Rule Book, please contact the Homecoming Coalition with any questions you may have at ukhccoalition@gmail.com. This year s homecoming theme is Superheroes: Not All Wildcats Wear Capes. This theme was created to showcase the remarkable students, staff, faculty, and alumni that are part of the Wildcat Family. We hope that this theme will allow for creativity in your organization and cannot wait to see how everyone incorporates this theme into their designs! Homecoming is a time to celebrate the traditions our fellow Wildcats have left before us, and making new traditions to leave for Wildcats to come. Please join us in celebrating Homecoming during October 1 st -7 th. We hope to see you at all the events. As always, Go Cats! Cecelia Tio and Melissa Hong Overall Coordinators of the Homecoming Coalition 5

6 Homecoming Coalition Social Media Information Like Us on Facebook: University of Kentucky Homecoming Follow Us on Visit Our Website: We will constantly be using social media during homecoming week. Be sure to look out for prizes, giveaways, and contest that will happen during the week. We will also update the schedule and announce winners of events on these sites. Hashtags to Use When Posting on Social Media #UKHomecoming #HOCO102 #BluegrassTraditions #myukhero Homecoming on Snapchat This year we will be using a filter on Snapchat during the week of Homecoming. Be sure to use the filter and show your school spirit!!! 6

7 The Homecoming Coalition exists to unify the UK Community through programmatic efforts, bringing forward a celebration of tradition, spirit, and university values. The University of Kentucky s Homecoming Coalition was formed in February 2010 and has since worked to better coordinate individual programming of multiple organizations into one cohesive Homecoming Schedule. The Homecoming Coalition is made up of representatives from several organizations; including the Student Activities Board, the Black Student Union, DanceBlue, Center for Community Outreach, UK Student Government, Students Today Alumni Tomorrow/TEAM Wildcat, Alumni Association, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. All of these organizations work together to coordinate a weeklong schedule of events including (but not limited to) DanceBlue 5K, Paint the Town Blue, The Banner Competition, Kitty Karnival, Step Show, Mr. and Miss Black UK, Trivia Night, Alumni Basketball Game, and the Royalty Showcase. In an effort to move forward with a cohesive Homecoming Schedule, the Homecoming Coalition has appointed two Overall Coordinators and a Promotional Coordinator to help direct, schedule, and promote the Homecoming events. In order to get more information or questions for planning contact Cecelia Tio (Overall Coordinator), Melissa Hong (Overall Coordinator), or Cassie Woolley (Promotional Coordinator). Melissa Hong Cassie Woolley Cecelia Tio ukhccoalition@gmail.com ukhccoalition@gmail.com ukhccoalition@gmail.com

8 Homecoming 2017 Official Rules and Participation Guidelines Any University of Kentucky Student Organization, University of Kentucky LLP, or any University of Kentucky Official Athletic team is encouraged to take part in all Homecoming week activities. They may also participate in the annual Homecoming point competition: Wildcat Cup. Points are awarded throughout the week for attending, participating in and winning Homecoming events. The Wildcat Cup is broken up into three categories in which your organization/team can win. The group with the most points collected throughout the week wins the honor of Wildcat Cup in Homecoming 2017 and will be recognized in the halftime program at the Homecoming football game on October 7 th. For any additional inquiries, please contact ukhccoalition@gmail.com. 1. Any registered UK student organization, UK LLP, or UK official sport team may participate in any Homecoming activity. 2. Participating UK student organizations, UK LLPs, or UK official sport teams must be registered and in good standing with the University of Kentucky and Office of Student Organizations and Activities. 3. Participation in the point competition (Wildcat Cup) is optional for any participants involved in Homecoming week. Participants must indicate on their application if they will or will not participate in the point competition. 4. Participants do not have to compete in the point competition (Wildcat Cup) to participate in Homecoming activities. 5. Organizations are required to designate an official Homecoming representative on the Homecoming application. This person will serve as the official contact person, and will receive all Homecoming notifications and updates from the Coalition for his/her organization. 6. Official Homecoming applications are due on September 13 th, 2017 between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM in the Hub in the basement of William T Young Library. For registered student organizations, rosters will be pulled from the OrgSync organization registration system so please have your rosters updated BY SEPTEMBER 13 TH 2017 AT 5:00PM. Rosters for UK LLPs will be pulled from LLP directors. Rosters for UK official sports teams will be pulled from the official online rosters. These will be pulled BY SEPTEMBER 13 TH 2017 AT 5:00PM so please make sure they are up to date. 7. Organization presidents, team captains, LLP Peer Mentors and Homecoming representatives must state that their organization will follow all rules by submitting the Homecoming application. Please note that the Homecoming Coalition strictly enforces all rules. 8. The Homecoming Coalition reserves the right to disqualify any participants found in violation of the rules set forth in this information guide and the policies and guidelines of the University of Kentucky. Any grievances or violation of rules that may occur during Homecoming Week 2017 must be filed with the Homecoming Coalition within 24 hours of the incident occurring. Grievance forms must be ed to ukhccoalition@gmail.com. A response to the form will be sent within 48 business hours of being received. A grievance form can be found at the end of the Rule Book. 9. All preliminary information (winners of each event, rain calls, announcements, etc.) will be posted via UK Homecoming Coalition social media (@UKHomecoming and UK Homecoming on Facebook). 8

9 10. The Homecoming Coalition will not reimburse participants for expenses related to Homecoming week. 11. Performances and entries in Homecoming week must not display offensive or inappropriate language and behavior. All offensive performances and entries are subject to scoring deductions and disqualification at the discretion of the Homecoming Coalition. 12. Attendance points are awarded for attending DanceBlue 5K, Mr. & Miss. Black UK, the Street Fair, the Step Show, and Royalty Showcase. Participation points are awarded for participating in and/or winning or placing in Paint the Town Blue, Banner Competition, Homecoming Royalty, and Kitty Karnival. To earn attendance points, participant members must check in at the designated check-in area at that particular event. Check in occurs via University of Kentucky Student ID Swipe. Students must have their University of Kentucky Student ID cards in order to check in; if not, their attendance will not be counted towards their organization s total for that event. For all events, points will be calculated by the percentage of checked-in participant members. (Points will be available 30 minutes before and after event start time) During performance-based events (Royalty Showcase, Mr. and Miss Black UK, and Step Show), leaving before the end of the event is unacceptable and groups will be penalized. Example: Point check-in available from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM for an event that begins at 7PM. 13. Active membership for student organizations will be based on the roster of members pulled from the OrgSync system on Wednesday, September 13 th, 2017 at 5pm. Active membership for UK LLPs will be pulled from LLP directors. Active membership for UK official sports teams will be pulled from official online rosters. Only members on this roster can compete and receive participation points during the week of Homecoming. Please make sure to include new members on this roster by this date. 14. A representative from each participant group receiving an overall Homecoming award during game day will be required to accept the awards on behalf of their participant group on the field at the halftime presentation. Your designated Homecoming Representative (as listed on your Homecoming application) will be notified the night before (October 6 th, 2017) the Homecoming Game by or phone alerting you to send a representative. 15. Please note that all pieces of the Homecoming 2017 application will be due on one singular day, September 13 th, 2017 (this includes Royalty Nomination, Kitty Karnival, Paint the Town Blue, and Banner Competition). A member of your participant group will need to bring all parts of the application between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM in the Hub in the basement of William T Young Library. No early or late applications will be accepted (no applications - including royalty nominations - can be brought in on any other day during any other time). 9

10 Wildcat Cup Restructuring In an effort to make Homecoming more inclusive of all students, faculty, and staff there will be a restructuring of the Wildcat Cup. The Homecoming Coalition understands that the student body is unique and diverse. In the past, there have been three Wildcat Cups that Homecoming participants could win. They were divided in the three categories: Fraternity, Sorority, and Non-Greek. This year we will have three cups that can be won based on certain criteria with new names. We hope that these new categories will be more fitting for our student body. Bowman s Cup Bowman is the name of the University of Kentucky s most beloved statue. Named after John Bowman, the visionary behind the University of Kentucky. John Bowman was determined to see the University of Kentucky come to fruition after the Civil War. Bowman had many road-blocks in his way, but his perseverance allowed for the creation of the university. The Bowman s Cup will be given to a registered UK student organization, UK LLP, or UK official sports team that has shown that they believe in the spirit of UK and represent the spirit of John Bowman. By participating in events and activities during homecoming week participants can receive points in order to win this cup and demonstrate their school spirit. Commonwealth Cup Kentucky is actually not a state, it is a commonwealth. The Commonwealth is full of pride and of spirit, especially spirit for its university, the University of Kentucky. This award goes to a Greek organization that has demonstrated their spirit for the University of Kentucky and the Commonwealth by competing in Homecoming activities and attending Homecoming events. By participating in these events and activities during Homecoming week participants can receive points in order to win this cup. Bluegrass Cup Kentucky has been nicknamed the Bluegrass State for the Bluegrass that fills its fields and makes the region unique and diverse. UK is proud of its own unique and diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Homecoming week is a time to celebrate these individuals and come together in celebration of our Bluegrass region. This cup goes to the Greek organization that has demonstrated pride in the University by participating and attending homecoming events. By participating in these events and activities during homecoming week participants can receive points in order to win this cup. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about these new changes please feel free to contact the Homecoming Coalition at ukhccoalition@gmail.com. 10

11 Wildcat Cup Points System Paint the Town Blue: 20 points for participation 1 st place = 40 additional points 2 nd place = 30 additional points 3 rd place = 20 additional points (Max of 60 points for event) Banner Competition: 20 points for participation 1 st place = 40 additional points 2 nd place = 30 additional points 3 rd place = 20 additional points (Max of 60 points for event) Homecoming Royalty: 10 points for each nomination (10 for King and 10 for Queen) 15 additional points for Homecoming Court 30 additional points for Homecoming King or Queen 15 additional points for Showcase s Spirit of UK (15 for King and 15 for Queen) 15 additional points for Showcase s Overall Talent Winner (Max of 155 points for event) Kitty Karnival: 20 points for participation in the event 1 st place =50 additional points 2 nd place = 40 additional points 3 rd place = 30 additional points (Max of 70 points for the event) DanceBlue 5K: 10 points for 20% organization attendance 20 points for 40% organization attendance 30 points for 60% organization attendance 40 points for 80% organization attendance 50 points for 100% organization attendance (Max of 50 points for event) *** Runners and race audience/attendees will be counted for organization attendance Street Fair: 10 points for 20% organization attendance 20 points for 40% organization attendance 30 points for 60% organization attendance 40 points for 80% organization attendance 50 points for 100% organization attendance (Max of 50 points for event) 11

12 Mr. and Miss Black UK: 10 points for 20% organization attendance 20 points for 40% organization attendance 30 points for 60% organization attendance 40 points for 80% organization attendance 50 points for 100% organization attendance (Max of 50 points for event) Step Show: 10 points for 20% organization attendance 20 points for 40% organization attendance 30 points for 60% organization attendance 40 points for 80% organization attendance 50 points for 100% organization attendance (Max of 50 points for event) Royalty Showcase: 10 points for 20% organization attendance 20 points for 40% organization attendance 30 points for 60% organization attendance 40 points for 80% organization attendance 50 points for 100% organization attendance (Max of 50 points for event) 12

13 General Homecoming 2017 Application (Due September 13 th, 2017 in the Hub between 10 AM and 5 PM) Organization Name: Homecoming Representative: Phone Number: Address: Organization Category: Sorority Fraternity Registered Student Organization LLP Official Athletic Team My organization is participating in the Wildcat Cup Points Competition: YES NO My Organization is participating in (must select at least one): The Banner Competition Paint The Town Blue ($20 fee, $100 deposit due [two separate checks]. MAKE THE TWO CHECKS OUT TO UNIVERSIY OF KENTUCKY AND WRITE HOMECOMING COALITION ON THE MEMO LINE. Location sign-ups is September 13 th, 2017 between 10 AM and 5 PM) Choose your 3 colors: BLUE WHITE PURPLE ORANGE RED BROWN Kitty Karnival (booth sign-up is September 13 th, 2017 between 10 AM and 5 PM) List your top 3 booth games: Homecoming Royalty (applications, found later in the Information Packet, must be turned in by individual applicant on September 13 th, 2017 in the same location where the packet is due between 10 AM and 5 PM) Homecoming Royalty Nominations 13

14 King Candidate: Phone Number: Address: Queen Candidate: Phone Number: Address: 14

15 Paint the Town Blue September 30 th - October 2 nd Paint the Town Blue is a window painting competition in which each organization is matched with a window on the University of Kentucky campus. The windows will be judged according to how well the organization s mural coincides with the Homecoming 2017 theme: Superheroes: Not All Wildcats Wear Capes. Have FUN and be creative! All participating organizations will be required to fill out a formal agreement stating you understand the terms and conditions in regards to painting on University of Kentucky property. Each organization will be responsible for all damages and the clean up of the painted window by Monday, October 9 th 2017 at 5:00 PM. If the windows are not cleaned up by this date and time, the $100 clean up deposit will be used to pay for the cleanup of the window. No paint will be distributed without the signed agreement. The signed agreement form should be turned in with your Homecoming Application on Wednesday, September 13 th, 2017, between 10:00 AM 5:00 PM. You are able to pick up your paint on September 29 th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm in room 350 in Blazer Dining. i. A $20.00 paint fee is required. You will receive 3 primary colors (which you can choose on your Paint the Town Blue application) and one small can of black paint. The UK Paint Shop will provide all of the paint. You are only allowed to use the paint that is given to you. Tarps and tape will be provided to ensure the space will be well protected. The paint used will be water-based paint and is specially treated to come off windows easily with soap & water. It is highly advised that your organization text Cassie Woolley, , (Homecoming Coalition Promotional Coordinator) when you begin to paint your designated window. She will be able to assist you with any questions you may have during the process. ii. An additional $100 paint cleaning deposit is due at the same time as your application drop off. This $100 deposit check needs to be a separate check from the $20.00 paint fee. The Homecoming Coalition will deposit both checks and then will reissue a new check for the $100 refund (within 30 business days following window clean-up day) for groups that clean up properly. We will not reissue a new $100 refund check to groups that do not clean up properly. MAKE THE CHECKS OUT TO UNIVERSIY OF KENTUCKY AND WRITE HOMECOMING COALITION ON THE MEMO LINE. BE SURE TO PROVIDE A VALID AND UPDATED MAILING ADDRESS TO SEND THE REFUND CHECK TO, ESPECIALLY IF ITS DIFFERENT THAN THE LISTED ADDRESS ON THE CHECK. iii. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE $20 CHECK AND THE $100 CHECK ARE SEPERATED. Do NOT bring one lump sum check or we cannot accept it. MAKE THE CHECKS OUT TO UNIVERSIY OF KENTUCKY AND WRITE HOMECOMING COALITION ON THE MEMO LINE. iv. The painting locations may now be chosen by the student organization. This will be done on a first-come, firstserve basis via a submission of Homecoming Packet Applications. There is no guarantee that organizations will receive their priority chosen options. The turn-in time will be on Wednesday, September 13 th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If assigned to a window on the Chemistry-Physics Building, you MUST paint on the inside of the building. No organization is allowed to paint on the outside of the building due to safety and will be disqualified if done so. v. Each organization will work alone and will have a designated window for painting. The window will be marked with the organizations name by Friday, September 29 th, 2017 by 6:00 PM. This will allow for the organizations to have enough time to prepare an idea for their allotted space. 15

16 vi. The organization must not disturb the flow of business during the painting process and if any such an incident is reported, they will be asked to leave the location and will no longer be allowed to participate in the contest. vii. All windows must be cleaned up by Monday, October 9 th by 5 pm. ALL CLEAN UP IS MANDATORY!!! IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CLEAN YOUR WINDOW BY THIS TIME, YOUR $100 PAINT DEPOSIT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED, AND WILL BE USED TO PAY FOR PROESSIONAL WINDOW CLEAN UP OF YOUR AREA. We encourage organizations to paint their windows along with the theme Superheroes: Not All Wildcats Wear Capes. viii. You may begin painting your window Saturday September 30 th, 2017 at 8 a.m. (REMEMBER TO TEXT Cassie Woolley, , and let her know you ve begun) and must be finished no later than Monday, October 2 nd, 2017 at 8 a.m. ix. Homecoming Coalition advisor, Courtney McCalla, will sign off on the partnership agreement form on behalf of the University. All windows will be judged on Monday, October 2nd beginning at 10:00 AM. Paint the Town Blue: 20 points for participation 1 st place = 40 additional points 2 nd place = 30 additional points 3 rd place = 20 additional points (Max of 60 points for event) 16

17 Banner Competition September 28 th - October 2 nd Organizations are able to paint their own banners that will be hung up in William T. Young Library or Johnson Center. The Banners will be judged according to how well the organization s mural coincides with the Homecoming 2017 theme: Superheroes: Not All Wildcats Wear Capes. Have FUN and be creative! Organizations are allowed to do Paint the Town Blue and the Banner Competition, or organizations can simply pick one. Each organization will mark whether they are doing both or just one on the Homecoming Application. i. Banners should be turned in at the Blazer Dining, Conference Room #350 on Thursday, September 28 th between 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Upon dropping off banners, please note if you would like to keep your banner once homecoming is over. If not, all banners will be thrown away. ii. There is no fee to participate in this event. However, organizations must provide their own twin size sheet, paint, and PVC pipe and stoppers (for hanging the banner) for this event. iii. ALL BANNERS MUST BE VERTICAL and MUST BE DRY TO HANG. If organization s banner is not dry, the banner will not be hung. iv. NO GLITTER ON THE BANNER, or your banner will be disqualified and not displayed. v. Banners should be made in a respectable nature and should have no inappropriate contents or comments. Banners promoting violence in any manner are prohibited. If it is determined that a banner does not meet these rules, then the banner will be disqualified from the contest and not displayed. vi. Since the banners are to be hung on campus, the BANNERS MUST BE READY TO HANG (PVC PIPE MUST BE INCLUDED) when delivered to Blazer Dining, Conference Room #350. The top of each banner must be securely fastened with a PVC pipe placed on the top, along with stoppers on each end, so the banner falls downward and does not slide off. Staples will not be acceptable. vii. The size of the banner should be no larger than a TWIN SIZE SHEET. viii. You may begin painting your banner at any given time. All banners will be judged on Monday, October 2nd beginning at 10:00 AM. Banner Competition: 20 points for participation 1 st place = 40 additional points 2 nd place = 30 additional points 3 rd place = 20 additional points (Max of 60 points for event) Judging [for both Paint the Town Blue and Banner Competition] The judging of this event will be based on the following criteria: i. Artistic design and quality. ii. Creativity and the originality of your window design. iii. Portrayal of the them 17

18 Kitty Karnival Monday, October 2nd, 2017 (5:00 PM 7:00 PM) Administration Lawn The Homecoming Coalition will be hosting the 12 th annual Kitty Karnival, an event that joins the students of UK and the youth of Lexington for a celebration of the community. By emphasizing the family and community aspect of this event, the Homecoming Coalition hopes to provide an evening of fun with an inviting atmosphere that represents the spirit of tradition and history of the University of Kentucky. That being said, this year s theme is Superheroes: Not All Wildcats Wear Capes! i. Each organization is responsible for creating its own booth and carnival-style game. Selection for the type of booth and game will be on a first-come first-serve basis upon the completion and submission of the Homecoming application, which is due in between the hours of 10 AM to 5 PM on Wednesday September 13, If a certain type of booth has already been proposed, you must pick another type, so come early! ii. There will be no electricity available for this event. If you need to use any sort of electronic device, please use one that is battery operated. No generators are allowed. iii. Each participating organization will be provided with a table and two chairs for the creation of the booth. However, it is strongly encouraged that you create an actual booth for this event. We encourage you to be as creative as you would like! iv. Each participating organization will be given a set amount of prizes to be distributed to the children at the event. If you would like, or feel you need more than what is provided, we encourage you to bring more with you on the night of the Karnival (candy, prizes, etc.). v. Each participating organization will be allowed to enter Administration Lawn at 4:00 PM on October 2 nd, 2017 to set up the booth. Booth and Game Selection i. Please select games that one would normally see at a carnival that would interest young children. For example, face painting, ring toss, balloon animals, corn hole, simple race activities, win-it-in-a-minute activities, etc. ii. When creating your booth please put your own creative spin on the event to incorporate the theme of Homecoming. iii. Organizations will have their own unique game and the Homecoming Coalition will give ultimate approval. iv. Games will be assigned on a first-come first-serve basis according to the order in which the Homecoming applications are submitted to the Homecoming Coalition. If you have chosen a game that has already been selected you will be instructed to choose another game. v. Organizations will be notified by Monday, September 18, 2017 via s as to the game that will be assigned to the booth. vi. If the game or booth has any food, for example a cakewalk, all the food must come from a licensed food vendor such as a grocery store or bakery and be in its original packaging. Nothing homemade will be accepted for safety purposes. Judging The judging of this event will be based on the following criteria: i. Creativity ii. Appeal to kids iii. Incorporation of theme 18

19 iv. Overall engagement of organization members and children. *Feel free to bring your own candy to this event and dress up in costume in accordance with your booth theme. Kitty Karnival: 20 points for participation in the event 1 st place =50 additional points 2 nd place = 40 additional points 3 rd place = 30 additional points (Max of 70 points for the event) 19

20 Homecoming Royalty 2017 Showcase: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017 (7pm-9pm) Homecoming Game: Saturday, October 7 th, 2017 The Homecoming Royalty competition honors distinguished students who have excelled in bettering the UK and Lexington community and are well-rounded representatives of the University. Thus, during the judging process, emphasis will be placed on campus and community involvement, academic performance, poise and presentation. Each applicant must submit the official Royalty Homecoming Application, found below, by September 13 th, 2017, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. ROUND 1-Application Reviews A judging panel will review the student applications by September 19 th, 2017, and the top 10 King candidates and the top 10 Queen candidates moving on to the formal interview process will be notified. ROUND 2-Formal Interview These candidates will then move on to a personal interview session held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Three judges representing both the University and Lexington communities will conduct the personal interview. Following the interview, judges will then select 5 Queen and 5 King candidates; these students will represent the 2017 Homecoming Court. These 10 candidates will be presented at the University of Kentucky Homecoming Game, held on October 7 th, 2017, where the Homecoming King and Queen will be announced. These 10 candidates will also compete in the 4th annual Royalty Showcase where they will showcase their most highlighted qualities. Also at the interview, individual photos of each candidate will be taken for use in round three. ROUND 3-Showcase Held in Memorial Hall on October 3 rd, 2017 from 7:00 PM 9:00 PM, the Royalty Showcase will highlight the qualities of those 10 finalists that represent a well-rounded student and member of the Lexington community. Geared towards the everyday student, we encourage everyone to come see each candidate of the 2017 Homecoming Court. There will be a talent portion and question and answer segments throughout the event. Student voting will occur via a text voting service starting at 9:00 PM on the day of the royalty showcase, October 3 rd and ending at 9:00 PM the following day, October 4 th. REMEMBER, student voting only counts as 30% of the overall scoring for Homecoming King and Homecoming Queen. If you have any questions contact the Homecoming Coalition at ukhccoalition@gmail.com. Court finalists will hear more details at a MANDATORY meeting on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 1:00PM (location TBD). Showcase Awards A panel of impartial judges selected from faculty, members of the community, alumni and administrators will vote on winners for the following awards. There will be a male and female Spirit of UK winner, as well as an overall talent winner. The Spirit of UK winner (one King and one Queen candidate) will be the candidate with the highest score in the On-Stage Interview category. Overall Talent Winner (one King OR Queen) will be the candidate with the highest score in the Talent category. i. Mr. and Miss Spirit of UK 15 Wildcat Cup Points awarded to each winner s organization ii. Overall Talent Winner 15 Wildcat Cup Points awarded to the winner s organization The allocation of points of how the Homecoming King and Homecoming Queen will win: i. 10% Personality/Poise 20

21 ii. 30% On Stage Interview Response iii. 30% Talent iv. 30% Student Voting Required activities for the 5 King Candidates and 5 Queen Candidates during Homecoming Week: i. Participate in the Royalty Showcase on Tuesday, October 3 rd, ii. Attend the street fair to be held on Thursday, October 5 th, Finalists may be asked to help with volunteer needs during the event. iii. Attend or send a representative to Pizza Meet and Greet on Monday, October 2 nd, 2017 iv. Attend Kitty Karnival on Monday, October 2 nd, v. Attend the National Pan-Hellenic Step Show Friday, October 6 th, 2017 vi. Must attend the Royalty half-time practice with the UK Band the morning of the Homecoming Game (October 7 th, 2017). vii. On October 7th, 2017, before the football game, the candidates are invited to President Capilouto s Homecoming Game Pre-reception. Each candidate and their two guests will sit together at the football game (The Student Activities Board and Homecoming Coalition will secure one student ticket and two guest tickets for each candidate). The 2017 Homecoming King and Queen will then be announced during halftime of the football game versus Missouri. Required activities for Homecoming King and Queen following Homecoming Week: i. Be available for events upon request of the Homecoming Coalition to act as a representative of the University of Kentucky. In order to be eligible, the candidate should: i. Be a full-time undergraduate student at the University of Kentucky; BCTC students will not be considered. ii. Be a junior or senior. iii. Have a minimum GPA of 2.6. iv. Be in good academic and disciplinary standing. The rules and regulations for the competition are as follows: i. No advertising or individual self-promotion, known or unknown for the candidate is allowed. This includes, but is not limited to: banners, flyers, posters, and electronic media seen on the University s campus. Such an offense will be grounds for immediate disqualification. ii. The incumbent Queen or King may not succeed him/herself. iii. The Homecoming Coalition will settle all disputes on an individual basis. iv. If a nominee cannot attend his/her stated interview, he/she will be disqualified. v. All votes should be individually cast. Any discrepancies will be reviewed and may be cause for disqualification of the candidate(s). vi. Student voting will occur via text vote starting at 9:00 PM the day of royalty showcase, Tuesday, October 3rd and will continue until 9:00 PM on Wednesday, October 4 th. REMEMBER: voting only counts towards 30% of an individual s overall score. Pizza Meet and Greet 21

22 Homecoming Coalition is dedicated to making sure that students who wish to participate in the Royalty competition do not need to campaign in order to receive a royalty title. By allowing the students to showcase their talents, instead of campaigning, each student is able to show the student body their unique and individual personality. This year to enhance the royalty competition, without using campaigning, we are having a pizza meet and greet event where the student body can come and meet the candidates. Rules and Regulations for the Pizza Meet and Greet: i. Both Homecoming King and Queen candidates and Mr. and Miss Black UK participants can be involved in the pizza meet and greet. ii. All food will be provided by the Homecoming Coalition. No outside foods or drinks are allowed to be distributed. iii. All flyers and hand bills will be created by the Homecoming Coalition iv. Only the flyers and handbills created by the Homecoming Coalition will be handed out. Any candidate who is found in violation of this rule will be disqualified. v. The candidates may have one other representative with them at the event to help them pass out pizza, if they so choose. If the candidate has a class and cannot attend the event, they are allowed to send two representatives in their place. vi. Candidates and their representatives are representing the University and Homecoming Coalition as a whole and must present themselves in a respectful manner. vii. Candidates and their representatives may not campaign or self-promote any individual. Candidates and their representatives can only tell students about the showcase, about themselves, and how (not whom) to vote. 22

23 First Round of Reviews: ROYALTY APPLICATIONS ARE DUE: Wednesday, September 13, 2017; 10:00 AM. to 5:00 PM The Hub Location (applications only, no interviews) The top 10 King Candidates and top 10 Queen Candidates will be notified: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 by 6:00 PM Second Round: Interviews: Thursday, September 21, 2017 times will be assigned between 4:30 PM and 10:00 PM The top 5 King Candidates and top 5 Queen Candidates will be contacted by: Friday, September 22, 2017 by 5:00 PM MANDATORY meeting with top 5 King Candidates and top 5 Queen Candidates: Sunday, September 24, 2017, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pizza Meet and Greet Monday, October 2 nd, am-1pm Whitehall Royalty Showcase Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Memorial Hall Wildcat Cup Points Homecoming Royalty: 10 points for each nomination (10 for King and 10 for Queen) 15 additional points for Homecoming Court 30 additional points for Homecoming King or Queen 15 additional points for Showcase s Spirit of UK (15 for King and 15 for Queen) 15 additional points for Showcase s Overall Talent Winner (Max of 155 points for event) 23

24 Please turn in the following material in order to complete the royalty application: Print Ready form- must be turned in, typed and paper clipped in the order listed below. Please do not turn in applications that are printed front/back 1. Complete the following application titled Royalty Application. The application is to be typed, paper clipped and turned in with the following in the order listed. 2. Answer the following three questions (in one page or less each). A. How has the University of Kentucky had a positive impact on you? B. In your time at the University of Kentucky, what steps have you taken to create a welcoming and inclusive community on our campus? C. What inspired you to apply for Homecoming Royalty 2017 and why do you think you should be the Homecoming Queen/King? 3. Include a 100-word bio of yourself (to be used in press releases, and said over the intercom at the Homecoming Game). Your bio should be typed and double-spaced. Please give your hometown, major, and the names of your parents in your bio. Your bio should be written in 3 rd person. 4. Include a copy of your current resume and unofficial transcript. 5. Signed Royalty Oath and Permission to Verify. Royalty Oath By submitting this application, complete with a copy of your resume, unofficial transcript, short biography and short answer section, you hereby declare that all of the above information is true to the best of your knowledge. You also acknowledge that you have read all the rules and guidelines associated with the Homecoming 2017 Royalty application. Sign Your Name Above Date Permission to Verify I,, understand that the University of Kentucky Homecoming Coalition reserves the right to verify any information included in my resume and application for Homecoming Queen/King. Sign Your Name Above Date *Reminder: Royalty Applications along with Homecoming Applications are due Wednesday, September 13 th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Homecoming Royalty Application 2017 Which Position Are You Applying For: King Queen 24

25 Name: Phone Number: Address: Cumulative GPA: UK Student ID: Major: Minor: Honor Societies Please list all Academic Honor Societies in which you are currently a member as well as the number of years involved. Years Participated Honor Society National Awards, Scholarships and Honors Should not be from the University, Local or State level. Include date received. This may include national awards given during high school that are on prominent level (such as Eagle Scout). Date Issued National Level Awards, Scholarships and Honors 25

26 State and Local Awards, Scholarships and Honors (Non-University Funded etc.) Should not be from the National or University level. Include date received. Date Issued State and Local Level Awards, Scholarships and Honors UK Awards, Scholarships and Honors List all Awards, Scholarships and Honors received through the University. Date Issued University Level Awards, Scholarships and Honors 26

27 Organizational Membership List all registered UK organizations in which you are or have participated in during your tenure at UK. Include years of membership. Years of Membership University Organization Campus Leadership List all registered UK organizations for which you have served as PRESIDENT OR OVERALL DIRECTOR. Include number of years served in this position. Years Served University Organization President/Overall Director 27

28 List all registered UK organizations for which you have served in an Executive Role (i.e. Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.). Include number of years served in this position. Years Served University Organization Executive Role List all registered UK organizations for which you have served in a leadership role not mentioned above. Include number of years served in this position. Years Served University Organization Leadership Role 28

29 Work Experience List all jobs and/or internships held during your tenure at the University. Include dates worked and average number of hours per week. Dates Employed Average Hours Per Week Job/Internship Community Service Name all community service activities that you have participated in since your tenure at the University. Indicate your title/leadership position as well as check off the box that best describes how often the activity occurred. Twice or more a Week 2-6 times a Month Once a Month 2-6 times a Year Once a Year Position Activity 29

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31 DanceBlue 5k Date: Sunday, October 1st Location: Kroger Field Time: 12-2 pm Other Events During Homecoming Week The DanceBlue 5K is our annual run/walk race that students, faculty, and members of the Lexington community are invited to participate in. The event raises money and awareness for the Kentucky Children's Hospital DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic. Registration for the run/walk will be available for everyone online in the Fall. Student vs. Alumni Basketball Game Date: TBD Location: Seaton Center Time: TBD The Student vs. Alumni Basketball game is an annual event hosted by the Black Student Union in which students and alumni battle it out on the courts in homecoming tradition. Mr. and Miss Black UK Pageant Date: Wednesday, October 4th Location: Memorial Hall Time: 7-9 pm The Mr. and Ms. Black UK Scholarship Pageant was first implemented at the University of Kentucky in the late 1980s by the Mu Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It later became a collaborative event with the Black Student Union. This scholarship pageant is not only an opportunity for educational development and advancement, but also an opportunity for minorities to showcase their talents and represent the diversity at the University of Kentucky in a positive light. The Mr. and Ms. Black UK Pageant offers a chance to celebrate the minority culture and presence on campus. SGA Trivia Night Date: TBD Location: TBD Time: TBD SGA will be hosting their 2 nd Annual Trivia Night. The trivia will be UK focused but also will include some general knowledge. 31

32 2017 National Pan-Hellenic Council Homecoming Step Show Date: Friday, October 7 th Time: 8 pm Location: Lexington Opera House The Homecoming Step Show is one of the biggest events during UK's Homecoming and serves as the largest fundraiser and publicity event for the council and its member organizations. This year, eight of the Divine Nine organizations will be bringing a great show. These include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The Step Show is a great way to learn more about the history and heritage of our NPHC organizations while also enjoying an entertaining show. CCO Canned Goods and Hygiene Items Drive: The CCO is the Center for Community Outreach, an organization allowing UK students to serve the Lexington community in various ways. As a part of UK s Homecoming, the CCO will be hosting a canned goods and hygiene items drive to collect donations to distribute to their Lexington community partners. Donations should be dropped off at the homecoming event hours of Kitty Karnival and Royalty Showcase and can also be taken directly to the CCO office in Blazer Dining Hall. For more specific questions on what items will be accepted for the drive, please contact the CCO at volunteer@ukcco.org or (859)

33 Complete List (Date and Times) of Events During Homecoming Week 2017 Saturday, September 30th, :00 AM: Paint the Town Blue commences- remember that paint pick-up is on Friday, September 29 th, 2017 from 12:00 PM-5:00 PM in Blazer Dining- room 350. Sunday, October 1 st, :00 AM: Paint the Town Blue continues 12:00-2:00PM: DanceBlue 5k Location: Kroger Field Monday, October 2 nd, :00 AM: Judging for Paint the Town Blue [participation points for Wildcat Cup given] Location: Painted Windows on University of Kentucky s Campus 10:00 AM: Judging for the Banner Competition [participation points for Wildcat Cup given] Remember Banner Drop-off is Thursday, September 28 th, 2017 from 12:00 PM-5:00 PM in Blazer Dining- room 350 Location: William T. Young Library and Johnson Center 11:00 AM 1:00 PM: Pizza Meet and Greet Location: Whitehall Classroom Building 5:00-7:00 PM: Kitty Karnival and CCO Drive [participation points for Wildcat Cup given] Location: Administration Lawn Tuesday, October 3 rd, :00 PM -9:00 PM Royalty Showcase and CCO Drive [participation points for Wildcat Cup given] Location: Memorial Hall 7:00 PM: Alumni Basketball Game Location: Seaton Center Wednesday, October 4 th, :00 PM 9:00 PM: Mr. and Miss. Black UK Pageant [attendance points for Wildcat Cup given] Location: Memorial Hall Thursday, October 5th, :00 PM 8:00 PM: Homecoming Street Fair [attendance points for Wildcat Cup given] Location: Mining and Minerals Sidewalk/William T. Young Library Walkway 8:00 PM 10:00 PM: SGA Trivia Night Location: Starbucks in William T. Young Library Friday, October 6 th, :00 PM: 2017 National Pan-Hellenic Council Homecoming Step Show [attendance points for Wildcat Cup given] Location: Lexington Opera House Saturday, October 7 th, 2017 Homecoming Game: University of Kentucky vs. University of Missouri Halftime of Game: Crowning and Announcement of Homecoming King and Queen / Announcement of Wildcat Cup Winner 33

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